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Danilo_G

There exist no boundaries, as in the desert, as in the sky, and memories calmly pass settling wherever they find it coziest.

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  • Screen Name* Danilo_G
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? Belgium and Bosnia
  • About Me: 1994; Engl­ish and Sp­anish lite­rature and­ linguisti­cs; many i­nterests.
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    genius.com­/users/The­_Legacy is­ where I d­o some wri­ting on li­terature, ­video game­s and the ­occasional­ moral mat­ter.
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  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?:
    In case you mean 'ugly' not just in a figurative or artistic sense, I've actually never found Janis unattractive, despite all the prattle about her looks. Seems like that becomes much more of a (baseless) issue when regarding a young woman.In some picture...  moreIn case you mean 'ugly' not just in a figurative or artistic sense, I've actually never found Janis unattractive, despite all the prattle about her looks. Seems like that becomes much more of a (baseless) issue when regarding a young woman.In some pictures she's effectively pretty; but I guess I rarely think otherwise of a genuine smile, or of full commitment to the moment.  
    • Wed at 12:42 PM
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    Danilo_G replied to What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?:
    I guess we could consider the audience members enter into a sort of 'contract:' in exchange for their presence, and whatever pleasure they may derive from it, they agree to comply with any such trickery regardless of how silly or downright stupid it reall...  moreI guess we could consider the audience members enter into a sort of 'contract:' in exchange for their presence, and whatever pleasure they may derive from it, they agree to comply with any such trickery regardless of how silly or downright stupid it really is.You too, Welbz!  
    • Wed at 12:31 PM
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?:
    I feel like focusing on her bad habits too much is doing her something of a disservice; regardless of personal turmoils, her voice is principally a result of talent and dedication, surely. There is something inherently 'forced' about any singing--it's not...  moreI feel like focusing on her bad habits too much is doing her something of a disservice; regardless of personal turmoils, her voice is principally a result of talent and dedication, surely. There is something inherently 'forced' about any singing--it's not as though operatic singers sound like that when ordering tea--but one can move through it with elegance, and for all Janis's rawness, she executes it entirely fluently.Not that you necessarily meant it so; but her style isn't imitative either, much as certain black singers certainly inspired Janis. It stands complete in its own right.  less
    • Wed at 12:28 PM
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?:
    You're right, that 1:31 moment specifically seems staged. I'm not fond of that either, but it's how those things go, and for such a singer I can tolerate it. A bit more irking, to me, is the judges' exclamations during the performance; if they honestly th...  moreYou're right, that 1:31 moment specifically seems staged. I'm not fond of that either, but it's how those things go, and for such a singer I can tolerate it. A bit more irking, to me, is the judges' exclamations during the performance; if they honestly think she's great, they should focus all their attention on listening--it's not like they won't get their say afterward.  
    • Wed at 5:57 AM
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Can you post songs that mention COTTON? Yep. I'll take any form of cotton. I am desperate that way.:
    Didn't have to think about it! 
    • Mon at 1:22 PM
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Hey, everyone. Would you like to celebrate a big day with me?:
    You know the deal: show me the cake first....Ah, guess I can make an exception. Happy birthday, one-eye!
    • March 17
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What are the hazards of working in close proximity with other people in a crowded environment like a MacDonald's kitchen? :
    Misanthropy.
    • March 17
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?:
    Wow, that kid is phenomenal! Love to see someone just open up like that in a performance. And you are indeed the one to introduce me to her--for which I'm doubly grateful, because it means I'll be thinking of you whenever I hear her.As for Janis, I do rec...  moreWow, that kid is phenomenal! Love to see someone just open up like that in a performance. And you are indeed the one to introduce me to her--for which I'm doubly grateful, because it means I'll be thinking of you whenever I hear her.As for Janis, I do reckon she had a pretty tough time growing up, picked on as an 'outsider' and due to her looks. But apparently she made a friend who had albums by Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and Lead Belly.  
    • March 16
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?:
    A simile is not too different from a metaphor, except it's a direct comparison, typified by the use of "like" or "as." For example, to paraphrase one YouTube comment: "Janis had a voice like a comet crossing the sky. (She lit up our lives too briefly.)"I ...  moreA simile is not too different from a metaphor, except it's a direct comparison, typified by the use of "like" or "as." For example, to paraphrase one YouTube comment: "Janis had a voice like a comet crossing the sky. (She lit up our lives too briefly.)"I dig your profile pic, haha. Do you call that Barasta?  
    • March 16
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G started a discussion:
    What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?
    She was just so extraordinary. I've heard her described, unsurprisingly, as "electrifying," which on the one hand is fitting and on the other nowhere near close enough.
    • March 15
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Please post an explanation for not wanting to date someone in EXACTLY 5 words, thanks. :
    "What's that between your teeth?"
    • March 14
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Are you Nordic? :
    Aldmeri, oftentimes. Despite the Dominion.
    • March 8
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man?:
    Hahaha, well, you're a lot stronger than me since I didn't get through the fourth. And I won't go back for the horse one, thank you very much.
    • March 7
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man?:
    Haha I hadn't done that--I honestly just assumed. But Urban Dictionary is infinitely worse, as usual.
    • March 7
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man?:
    It kind of wore off through time. Apparently people started interpreting 'webbing' differently.Thanks, Jaimie!
    • March 7
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    Danilo_G replied to What non fictional book has had the most influence on you, or has changed how you view things?:
    Right; nothing wrong with facts and skills--on the contrary--unless we're bending ourselves to those while ignoring how much of what we assume true and important is not. You're very welcome!
    • March 7
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man?:
    I used to come home from elementary and put on my Spidey suit. Even answered the door like that once, happened to be a police officer who rang. Guess I always liked the uncle Ben great-power-great-responsibility story, geeky guy trying to balance these di...  moreI used to come home from elementary and put on my Spidey suit. Even answered the door like that once, happened to be a police officer who rang. Guess I always liked the uncle Ben great-power-great-responsibility story, geeky guy trying to balance these different lives, always trying to be at his best with differing degrees of success. And Peter gets MJ so he obviously wins.  
    • March 7
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What non fictional book has had the most influence on you, or has changed how you view things?:
    Education and the Significance of Life. Or anything from Krishnamurti, really.
    • March 7
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to how to install skyrim on my microwave :
    There's a Thu'um for that. I think it was MEEK - ROHON - DAH!
    • March 6
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to When should we have another baby ?:
    Happy to hear you think of her as your best friend, and that the little girl is well too. If your wife in any way feels it might be too soon, it may make pregnancy even tougher than it already is. I'd really just stick by her call.
    • March 3
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Too many song request posts with the word "love" hanging around. What are your favorite hateful/angry songs?:
    Hah, right back at you.
    • February 13
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Too many song request posts with the word "love" hanging around. What are your favorite hateful/angry songs?:
    Hey Welbz, I also think the idea was a good one--unfortunately, the execution of it drastically lacked maturity; but as a long-time fan of the Prince of Persia series I was willing to look past the obvious shortcomings.There's some crazy multipl...  moreHey Welbz, I also think the idea was a good one--unfortunately, the execution of it drastically lacked maturity; but as a long-time fan of the Prince of Persia series I was willing to look past the obvious shortcomings.There's some crazy multiple timelines in there, and the main character needs to kill an other 'self'--one more rash and not only outwardly aggressive--before he can try to rectify a past mistake. In the sequel, that rectification turns out only to have caused more trouble, and so on, until he at last acknowledges his errors, accepts the pain, and no longer seeks to literally undo the past.I'm not in any way saying this for thinking it should help, since I know so little; it's just that I really do like those games! Be well, Welby!  less
    • February 13
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Too many song request posts with the word "love" hanging around. What are your favorite hateful/angry songs?:
    In an older video game (2004) all about anger from fear, this plays during a desperate fight.
    • February 12
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Are you perfectly comfortable with your initial introduction to people?:
    The other day I went to shake someone's hand. I opened with "hey, what's going on?" while he simultaneously asked "how are you?", to which I replied "nothing."Perfectly comfortable.
    • February 11
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What are your feelings on the Gillette "Best a Man Can Be" commercial? :
    Naturally, their main objective will be commercial; and, as the YouTube comments show, much can be said against other practices of this company and its parent company.But it's positively recognizing an important issue.
    • February 5
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Can you post a baby shark picture? :
    So this is one of the first pics to pop up:
    • February 3
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to What would make you run for the exits? :
    Randy forgetting to conclude any post with a tilde.That would mean the end.Wait... OH! OH!!!
    • January 26
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to what book are you currently reading if any :
    TES fan here too. Currently five 'books' into Paradise Lost.
    • January 16
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Can you list some words that start with 'S' and imply some kind of motion? Please give only a few so others can play too.:
    Slump.
    • January 12
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Can you list some words that start with 'S' and imply some kind of motion? Please give only a few so others can play too.:
    I think you win.
    • January 12
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    Durdle is now friends with Danilo_G.
    • January 8
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Do you esteem any of your psychological scars?:
    That's certainly an interesting perspective on addiction. I don't really know Bradshaw, so I presume such a point of view still includes getting rid of the addiction, perhaps only not in an 'aggressive,' disheartened manner?
    • January 3
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Do you esteem any of your psychological scars?:
    Not sure anyone knows how exactly we become the people we are. We'll all have our tales about it, I suppose; but the weight of each event, how much of it is external, how much internal--all very obscure. Not that that's a problem.The Golden Rule, of cours...  moreNot sure anyone knows how exactly we become the people we are. We'll all have our tales about it, I suppose; but the weight of each event, how much of it is external, how much internal--all very obscure. Not that that's a problem.The Golden Rule, of course; feels like it was just yesterday when I came up with that!  
    • January 3
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Have you donated to We The People Will Fund The Wall yet?:
    I actually feel like that might be the best way of settling the matter. Could set a strange precedent, though; voting with your wallet indeed.But then how will Mexico pay for the wall?
    • December 23, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Highlight of the day: My wife and I aren't talking. What's your highlight?:
    I haven't walked into anything yet. Four more hours to go till midnight over here; fingers crossed.How are you doing, El?
    • December 19, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Guys...for those of you who aren't, would you care if went bald?:
    Suppose so, in the sense that I couldn't exactly go for months without getting a haircut anymore. I tend to min-max, for convenience.
     
    Unless I naturally went completely bald, though. That sure would make life significantly easier.
    • December 13, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to OK movie experts. What's the name of this one?:
    Haha, I think this is Welby's area. But my guess would be Bridges of Man and Son: Count Thee.
    • December 6, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to I'm sure by now most of you know about the Mars landing. 25 years ago, I would have thought that was awesome.:
    I don't understand it properly either, but studying celestial bodies does help us understand the evolution of the solar system, or the characteristics of Earth's core, which is otherwise so inaccessible to direct investigation.
    • November 28, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to I'm sure by now most of you know about the Mars landing. 25 years ago, I would have thought that was awesome.:
    Hear you, Ele. I feel the same way about self-driving cars, for instance. To think of all the more pressing possible uses for such resources and minds...But we, humanity, seem to consider it something of our destiny, inevitably. And learning more about ot...  moreHear you, Ele. I feel the same way about self-driving cars, for instance. To think of all the more pressing possible uses for such resources and minds...But we, humanity, seem to consider it something of our destiny, inevitably. And learning more about other planets does help us understand our even more beautiful own.  
    • November 27, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Yup, another wondrous movie I adore. Have you had the exhilaration of experiencing this one?:
    As far as I'm aware, it's the scene in Magnolia; I knew what you meant as soon as I read "a scene that knocked my socks off," hehe. Apparently some of the actors were nervous about it, so Moore had to go first. It's such a fine line to walk...  moreAs far as I'm aware, it's the scene in Magnolia; I knew what you meant as soon as I read "a scene that knocked my socks off," hehe. Apparently some of the actors were nervous about it, so Moore had to go first. It's such a fine line to walk there being either cheesy or impactful, but I'm glad P.T.A. had the guts to go for it.That's nice of you to say, about Sanja. With her too, I think there are moments and tones that risk going awry; but otherwise what's the point?
    Condolences about your father. I think this film also does well in its acceptance of grief. It's part of it all--us all. And, yes, that is Philip, great actor, who passed away in 2014.  less
    • November 23, 2018
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    Danilo_G replied to Yup, another wondrous movie I adore. Have you had the exhilaration of experiencing this one?:
    I had bookmarked your question for after I'd watched my recording of the film, hehe. Philip Seymour Hoffman is great in it too; I reckon it takes a lot of talent and skill to come across as so 'regular.'Like you say, Welby, the film really does have that ...  moreI had bookmarked your question for after I'd watched my recording of the film, hehe. Philip Seymour Hoffman is great in it too; I reckon it takes a lot of talent and skill to come across as so 'regular.'Like you say, Welby, the film really does have that honesty. I love the scene where Walters (the addict) and Reilly (the cop) are on a date and discuss that very subject. It didn't quite touch me emotionally, though it appears intended to, but that would be down to me viewing it in half-an-hour segments, and, frankly, I'm rarely affected in such a way by fiction. (Maybe it's also due to a lack of being able to relate to the characters, as a 24-year-old from a pretty different background, which may sound ironic given that you-know-who isn't the most directly relatable either--I hope.) That's not to take away from the excellent film-making and performances, however.Have to appreciate its genuine feeling.  less
    • November 23, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to May I say?:
    I remember not nearly recognizing the significance of these interactions until the day AnswerBag went down. It was just such a sudden void, to think those perspectives and friendships (indirect though they may be, yet again more direct in some ways) gone....  moreI remember not nearly recognizing the significance of these interactions until the day AnswerBag went down. It was just such a sudden void, to think those perspectives and friendships (indirect though they may be, yet again more direct in some ways) gone. And let me stress how great it was to see many of us reunite in the Mug, and how welcoming the people already here were.Very kind of you, Welby.  
    • November 22, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to In your own words, define grammar nazi:
    Hi, Pearl! I've gotten used to 'nn' for 'm' because of your keyboard, but 'grannnnar' is on a whole new level, hehe.May I suggest something I do for symbols that aren't on my keyboard? You could copy any "m" and then use "paste" or "Ctrl+v" to insert it. ...  moreHi, Pearl! I've gotten used to 'nn' for 'm' because of your keyboard, but 'grannnnar' is on a whole new level, hehe.May I suggest something I do for symbols that aren't on my keyboard? You could copy any "m" and then use "paste" or "Ctrl+v" to insert it. Not that I'd make a big deal out of this myself, but it's an option.  
    • November 18, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G started a discussion:
    How might Earth's chief religions interpret or incorporate the existence of sentient (and spiritually conscious) life on other planets?
    Would such a discovery support the core beliefs of, among others, Muslims, Jews and Christians; even if, for instance, those extra-terrestrials tend to be monotheistic but know of nothing alike the Bible?
    • November 16, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Do you know anyone who has ever successfully changed their outlook/ approach/ emotional response to things? How'd they do it?:
    Of course! It's very interesting that you willed and managed to take up such a thorough approach.And I bet that feeling like "I've written all this and it now seems sort of silly to me," yet nonetheless sending the post like that, proves the point of how ...  moreOf course! It's very interesting that you willed and managed to take up such a thorough approach.And I bet that feeling like "I've written all this and it now seems sort of silly to me," yet nonetheless sending the post like that, proves the point of how you've progressed as a person?  
    • November 16, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Do you know anyone who has ever successfully changed their outlook/ approach/ emotional response to things? How'd they do it?:
    Thanks, Welbz, yours too--and good video-adding skills!
    • November 16, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Do you know anyone who has ever successfully changed their outlook/ approach/ emotional response to things? How'd they do it?:
    I don't think I know anyone who hasn't. If we admit that nobody's perfect, then it's also a loss to continue being the same person as before.
    • November 16, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to In your entire life, have you ever eaten food that was meant for someone else? What were the circumstances of at least one such incident? ~:
    In the sense that I have eaten people who dared touch a sandwich destined for me; sure.
    • November 15, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Do you only reply to attack questions about the don or do you also answer other questions about non-political things like ketchup? Why?:
    You're totally right about that principle, though I do think it's possible to reflect a question to the asker without seeking to be impolite in any way.As for hotdogs and ketchup, I just don't eat meat; but do like my falafel with aioli (or anything garli...  moreYou're totally right about that principle, though I do think it's possible to reflect a question to the asker without seeking to be impolite in any way.As for hotdogs and ketchup, I just don't eat meat; but do like my falafel with aioli (or anything garlic-like) or andalouse.Thanks, Rosie, and Happy Wednesday to thee too!  
    • November 14, 2018
  • Danilo_G
    Danilo_G replied to Do you only reply to attack questions about the don or do you also answer other questions about non-political things like ketchup? Why?:
    Sure, I like ketchup. Mustard etc. too. Belgians are typically crazy for mayonnaise.I suppose people flock more towards political issues due to some sense that they need to; if they don't speak for their convictions, others will impose their own; they mus...  moreSure, I like ketchup. Mustard etc. too. Belgians are typically crazy for mayonnaise.I suppose people flock more towards political issues due to some sense that they need to; if they don't speak for their convictions, others will impose their own; they must be some sort of 'protectors,' vocally so.Yet it feels like such attitudes generally hamper, rather than foster, discussion.  
    • November 14, 2018
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  • Screen Name* Danilo_G
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? Belgium and Bosnia
  • About Me: 1994; Engl­ish and Sp­anish lite­rature and­ linguisti­cs; many i­nterests.
    ­

    genius.com­/users/The­_Legacy is­ where I d­o some wri­ting on li­terature, ­video game­s and the ­occasional­ moral mat­ter.

  • What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice?

    She was just so extraordinary. I've heard her described, unsurpr...  moreShe was just so extraordinary. I've heard her described, unsurprisingly, as "electrifying," which on the one hand is fitting and on the other nowhere near close enough.  
    Last post by Slartibartfast - 6 hours ago
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  • How might Earth's chief religions interpret or incorporate the existence of sentient (and spiritually conscious) life on other planets?

    Would such a discovery support the core beliefs of, among others...  moreWould such a discovery support the core beliefs of, among others, Muslims, Jews and Christians; even if, for instance, those extra-terrestrials tend to be monotheistic but know of nothing alike the Bible?  
    Last post by Durdle - January 7
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  • Do you find it more constructive to oversee a series of problems in their specifics or to try finding a core underneath them?

    'Tab for a Cause' (not that I believe too strongly in their comm...  more'Tab for a Cause' (not that I believe too strongly in their commitment, yet trust it does no harm) is a simple project that allows one to donate 'hearts' to several charities. I was looking at the eight options given, each concerning one of these issues: famine, health, education, human rights, access to clean water, and conservation of nature. Speaking for myself, I view these matters as intimately connected, without exception existing--persisting--due to lack of respect and of equality (both of which I would again argue to come down to the same: lack of culture).I am convinced that such an outlook is more helpful: by delineating the issue it does so for the solution as well, it restricts to a bare minimum the chaos of trying to control many factors, and hopefully resists tracking symptom rather than cause. But it is about this that I wish to ask: why might one not agree?  less
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  • Are you the kind of person to lather their hair, let the shampoo sit for a while, and then forget to rinse?

    If so, I think we (will) get along fine. My stepgrandmother used...  moreIf so, I think we (will) get along fine. My stepgrandmother used to say that professors tend to be distracted people, but not every distracted person is a professor.  
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  • If I live in a vehicle, can I avoid paying for both home and car/boat insurance?

    That sounds like the life.
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  • Do you esteem any of your psychological scars?

    Many, perhaps particularly men, seem glad to show off their phys...  moreMany, perhaps particularly men, seem glad to show off their physical cicatrices, including those gathered through evidently dumb decisions (such as when I tried to help a stranger with their cat, disregarding that it had snowed and hence impaling my hand on a tall fence). But is anyone bolstered by their mental scars, which might prove the passing of a trial that bade them improve in the greater sense?  
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  • Do you ever confuse your dreams and 'reality?' What would be a notable example?

    A few days ago--it's typical that I can't tell when exactly--I (...  moreA few days ago--it's typical that I can't tell when exactly--I (must have) dreamed hearing about one of my uncles dying. I only recalled this imagination when the uncle came up in conversation, and part of me was momentarily surprised to find him still alive.Anything relatable to you in this?  
    Last post by WelbyQuentin - December 3, 2017
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  • What do you expect of art in general?

    To introduce a fresh perspective, address social issues, prompt ...  moreTo introduce a fresh perspective, address social issues, prompt philosophical questions; perhaps simply to be beautiful, appealing, memorable (but then what makes it that?); or to leave you alone?What is artistic to you and what gives art value?  
    Last post by WelbyQuentin - August 31, 2018
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  • How about a friendly game of communal chess?

    It will be fun even while we all yell at the person who screws u...  moreIt will be fun even while we all yell at the person who screws up. Then maybe we can join a tournament, as the AnswerMug clan.1. Nf3  
    Last post by Pearl - October 27, 2017
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  • Would you share a favored koan?

    Came across this one via Fallout 3, apparently known as&nbs...  moreCame across this one via Fallout 3, apparently known as The Moon Cannot Be Stolen:Ryokan, a Zen master, lived the simplest kind of life in a little hut at the foot of a mountain. One evening a thief visited the hut only to discover there was nothing to steal. Ryokan returned and caught him. “You have come a long way to visit me,” he told the prowler, “and you should not return empty-handed. Please take my clothes as a gift.” The thief was bewildered. He took the clothes and slunk away. Ryokan sat naked, watching the moon. “Poor fellow,” he mused, “I wish I could have given him this beautiful moon."  less
    Last post by Danilo_G - October 18, 2017
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  • What are your favorite or most intriguing personal paradoxes?

    For me, it's perhaps being a vegetarian pacifist who naturally a...  moreFor me, it's perhaps being a vegetarian pacifist who naturally adores hunting and fighting.  
    Last post by Danilo_G - October 1, 2017
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  • Do you think video games can achieve artistic quality the likes of more traditional media, such as visual arts, literature or film?

    The question is intended for those who regularly play video game...  moreThe question is intended for those who regularly play video games and those who never do alike, but please do specify where you see yourself on that spectrum.  
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  • In case you mean 'ugly' not just in a figurative or artistic sen...  moreIn case you mean 'ugly' not just in a figurative or artistic sense, I've actually never found Janis unattractive, despite all the prattle about her looks. Seems like that becomes much more of a (baseless) issue when regarding a young woman.In some pictures she's effectively pretty; but I guess I rarely think otherwise of a genuine smile, or of full commitment to the moment.  
    in What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice? March 20, 2019 12:42 PM MDT 1
  • I guess we could consider the audience members enter into a sort...  moreI guess we could consider the audience members enter into a sort of 'contract:' in exchange for their presence, and whatever pleasure they may derive from it, they agree to comply with any such trickery regardless of how silly or downright stupid it really is.You too, Welbz!  
    in What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice? March 20, 2019 12:31 PM MDT 1
  • I feel like focusing on her bad habits too much is doing her som...  moreI feel like focusing on her bad habits too much is doing her something of a disservice; regardless of personal turmoils, her voice is principally a result of talent and dedication, surely. There is something inherently 'forced' about any singing--it's not as though operatic singers sound like that when ordering tea--but one can move through it with elegance, and for all Janis's rawness, she executes it entirely fluently.Not that you necessarily meant it so; but her style isn't imitative either, much as certain black singers certainly inspired Janis. It stands complete in its own right.  less
    in What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice? March 20, 2019 12:28 PM MDT 1
  • You're right, that 1:31 moment specifically seems staged. I'm no...  moreYou're right, that 1:31 moment specifically seems staged. I'm not fond of that either, but it's how those things go, and for such a singer I can tolerate it. A bit more irking, to me, is the judges' exclamations during the performance; if they honestly think she's great, they should focus all their attention on listening--it's not like they won't get their say afterward.  
    in What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice? March 20, 2019 5:57 AM MDT 1
  • Didn't have to think about it! 
    in Can you post songs that mention COTTON? Yep. I'll take any form of cotton. I am desperate that way. March 18, 2019 1:22 PM MDT 4
  • You know the deal: show me the cake first....Ah, guess I can mak...  moreYou know the deal: show me the cake first....Ah, guess I can make an exception. Happy birthday, one-eye!  
    in Hey, everyone. Would you like to celebrate a big day with me? March 17, 2019 11:11 AM MDT 6
  • Misanthropy.
    in What are the hazards of working in close proximity with other people in a crowded environment like a MacDonald's kitchen? March 17, 2019 9:30 AM MDT 3
  • Wow, that kid is phenomenal! Love to see someone just open up li...  moreWow, that kid is phenomenal! Love to see someone just open up like that in a performance. And you are indeed the one to introduce me to her--for which I'm doubly grateful, because it means I'll be thinking of you whenever I hear her.As for Janis, I do reckon she had a pretty tough time growing up, picked on as an 'outsider' and due to her looks. But apparently she made a friend who had albums by Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and Lead Belly.  
    in What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice? March 16, 2019 11:37 AM MDT 3
  • A simile is not too different from a metaphor, except it's a dir...  moreA simile is not too different from a metaphor, except it's a direct comparison, typified by the use of "like" or "as." For example, to paraphrase one YouTube comment: "Janis had a voice like a comet crossing the sky. (She lit up our lives too briefly.)"I dig your profile pic, haha. Do you call that Barasta?  
    in What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice? March 16, 2019 9:32 AM MDT 3
  • She was just so extraordinary. I've heard her described, unsurpr...  moreShe was just so extraordinary. I've heard her described, unsurprisingly, as "electrifying," which on the one hand is fitting and on the other nowhere near close enough.  
    in What might be an appropriate simile for Janis Joplin's singing voice? March 15, 2019 2:23 PM MDT 0
    This post was edited by Danilo_G at March 15, 2019 2:23 PM MDT
  • "What's that between your teeth?"
    in Please post an explanation for not wanting to date someone in EXACTLY 5 words, thanks. March 14, 2019 6:04 AM MDT 4
  • Aldmeri, oftentimes. Despite the Dominion.
    in Are you Nordic? March 8, 2019 12:40 PM MST 2
  • Hahaha, well, you're a lot stronger than me since I didn't get t...  moreHahaha, well, you're a lot stronger than me since I didn't get through the fourth. And I won't go back for the horse one, thank you very much.  
    in Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man? March 7, 2019 1:16 PM MST 1
  • Haha I hadn't done that--I honestly just assumed. But Urban Dict...  moreHaha I hadn't done that--I honestly just assumed. But Urban Dictionary is infinitely worse, as usual.  
    in Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man? March 7, 2019 12:59 PM MST 1
  • It kind of wore off through time. Apparently people started inte...  moreIt kind of wore off through time. Apparently people started interpreting 'webbing' differently.Thanks, Jaimie!  
    in Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man? March 7, 2019 12:02 PM MST 1
  • Right; nothing wrong with facts and skills--on the contrary--unl...  moreRight; nothing wrong with facts and skills--on the contrary--unless we're bending ourselves to those while ignoring how much of what we assume true and important is not. You're very welcome!  
    in What non fictional book has had the most influence on you, or has changed how you view things? March 7, 2019 12:00 PM MST 1
    This post was edited by Danilo_G at March 7, 2019 12:00 PM MST
  • I used to come home from elementary and put on my Spidey suit. E...  moreI used to come home from elementary and put on my Spidey suit. Even answered the door like that once, happened to be a police officer who rang. Guess I always liked the uncle Ben great-power-great-responsibility story, geeky guy trying to balance these different lives, always trying to be at his best with differing degrees of success. And Peter gets MJ so he obviously wins.  
    in Batman, Spider-man, Superman or Iron Man? March 7, 2019 10:52 AM MST 1
  • Education and the Significance of Life. Or anything from Krishna...  moreEducation and the Significance of Life. Or anything from Krishnamurti, really.  
    in What non fictional book has had the most influence on you, or has changed how you view things? March 7, 2019 10:46 AM MST 3
  • There's a Thu'um for that. I think it was MEEK - ROHON - DAH!
    in how to install skyrim on my microwave March 6, 2019 12:55 PM MST 4
  • Happy to hear you think of her as your best friend, and that the...  moreHappy to hear you think of her as your best friend, and that the little girl is well too. If your wife in any way feels it might be too soon, it may make pregnancy even tougher than it already is. I'd really just stick by her call.  
    in When should we have another baby ? March 3, 2019 12:42 PM MST 1
  • Hah, right back at you.
    in Too many song request posts with the word "love" hanging around. What are your favorite hateful/angry songs? February 13, 2019 12:28 PM MST 1
  • Hey Welbz, I also think the idea was a good one--unfortunately, ...  moreHey Welbz, I also think the idea was a good one--unfortunately, the execution of it drastically lacked maturity; but as a long-time fan of the Prince of Persia series I was willing to look past the obvious shortcomings.There's some crazy multiple timelines in there, and the main character needs to kill an other 'self'--one more rash and not only outwardly aggressive--before he can try to rectify a past mistake. In the sequel, that rectification turns out only to have caused more trouble, and so on, until he at last acknowledges his errors, accepts the pain, and no longer seeks to literally undo the past.I'm not in any way saying this for thinking it should help, since I know so little; it's just that I really do like those games! Be well, Welby!  less
    in Too many song request posts with the word "love" hanging around. What are your favorite hateful/angry songs? February 13, 2019 5:08 AM MST 1
  • In an older video game (2004) all about anger from fear, this pl...  moreIn an older video game (2004) all about anger from fear, this plays during a desperate fight.  
    in Too many song request posts with the word "love" hanging around. What are your favorite hateful/angry songs? February 12, 2019 12:36 PM MST 3
  • The other day I went to shake someone's hand. I opened with "hey...  moreThe other day I went to shake someone's hand. I opened with "hey, what's going on?" while he simultaneously asked "how are you?", to which I replied "nothing."Perfectly comfortable.  
    in Are you perfectly comfortable with your initial introduction to people? February 11, 2019 6:41 AM MST 5
  • Naturally, their main objective will be commercial; and, as the ...  moreNaturally, their main objective will be commercial; and, as the YouTube comments show, much can be said against other practices of this company and its parent company.But it's positively recognizing an important issue.  
    in What are your feelings on the Gillette "Best a Man Can Be" commercial? February 5, 2019 5:17 AM MST 6
  • So this is one of the first pics to pop up:
    in Can you post a baby shark picture? February 3, 2019 9:13 AM MST 6
  • Randy forgetting to conclude any post with a tilde.That would me...  moreRandy forgetting to conclude any post with a tilde.That would mean the end.Wait... OH! OH!!!  
    in What would make you run for the exits? January 26, 2019 10:15 AM MST 5
  • TES fan here too. Currently five 'books' into Paradise Lost.
    in what book are you currently reading if any January 16, 2019 12:10 PM MST 1
  • Slump.
    in Can you list some words that start with 'S' and imply some kind of motion? Please give only a few so others can play too. January 12, 2019 10:11 AM MST 5
  • I think you win.
    in Can you list some words that start with 'S' and imply some kind of motion? Please give only a few so others can play too. January 12, 2019 10:11 AM MST 2
  • That's certainly an interesting perspective on addiction. I don'...  moreThat's certainly an interesting perspective on addiction. I don't really know Bradshaw, so I presume such a point of view still includes getting rid of the addiction, perhaps only not in an 'aggressive,' disheartened manner?  
    in Do you esteem any of your psychological scars? January 3, 2019 12:30 PM MST 1
  • Not sure anyone knows how exactly we become the people we are. W...  moreNot sure anyone knows how exactly we become the people we are. We'll all have our tales about it, I suppose; but the weight of each event, how much of it is external, how much internal--all very obscure. Not that that's a problem.The Golden Rule, of course; feels like it was just yesterday when I came up with that!  
    in Do you esteem any of your psychological scars? January 3, 2019 12:28 PM MST 1
  • I actually feel like that might be the best way of settling the ...  moreI actually feel like that might be the best way of settling the matter. Could set a strange precedent, though; voting with your wallet indeed.But then how will Mexico pay for the wall?  
    in Have you donated to We The People Will Fund The Wall yet? December 23, 2018 2:11 PM MST 2
  • I haven't walked into anything yet. Four more hours to go till m...  moreI haven't walked into anything yet. Four more hours to go till midnight over here; fingers crossed.How are you doing, El?  
    in Highlight of the day: My wife and I aren't talking. What's your highlight? December 19, 2018 12:12 PM MST 3
    This post was edited by Danilo_G at December 19, 2018 12:12 PM MST
  • Suppose so, in the sense that I couldn't exactly go for months w...  moreSuppose so, in the sense that I couldn't exactly go for months without getting a haircut anymore. I tend to min-max, for convenience.
     
    Unless I naturally went completely bald, though. That sure would make life significantly easier.  
    in Guys...for those of you who aren't, would you care if went bald? December 13, 2018 12:03 PM MST 3
  • Haha, I think this is Welby's area. But my guess would be B...  moreHaha, I think this is Welby's area. But my guess would be Bridges of Man and Son: Count Thee.  
    in OK movie experts. What's the name of this one? December 6, 2018 12:54 PM MST 2
  • I don't understand it properly either, but studying celestial bo...  moreI don't understand it properly either, but studying celestial bodies does help us understand the evolution of the solar system, or the characteristics of Earth's core, which is otherwise so inaccessible to direct investigation.  
    in I'm sure by now most of you know about the Mars landing. 25 years ago, I would have thought that was awesome. November 28, 2018 5:00 AM MST 1
  • Hear you, Ele. I feel the same way about self-driving cars, for ...  moreHear you, Ele. I feel the same way about self-driving cars, for instance. To think of all the more pressing possible uses for such resources and minds...But we, humanity, seem to consider it something of our destiny, inevitably. And learning more about other planets does help us understand our even more beautiful own.  
    in I'm sure by now most of you know about the Mars landing. 25 years ago, I would have thought that was awesome. November 27, 2018 1:52 PM MST 2
  • As far as I'm aware, it's the scene in Magnolia; ...  moreAs far as I'm aware, it's the scene in Magnolia; I knew what you meant as soon as I read "a scene that knocked my socks off," hehe. Apparently some of the actors were nervous about it, so Moore had to go first. It's such a fine line to walk there being either cheesy or impactful, but I'm glad P.T.A. had the guts to go for it.That's nice of you to say, about Sanja. With her too, I think there are moments and tones that risk going awry; but otherwise what's the point?
    Condolences about your father. I think this film also does well in its acceptance of grief. It's part of it all--us all. And, yes, that is Philip, great actor, who passed away in 2014.  less
    in Yup, another wondrous movie I adore. Have you had the exhilaration of experiencing this one? November 23, 2018 1:00 PM MST 1
    This post was edited by Danilo_G at November 23, 2018 1:00 PM MST
  • I had bookmarked your question for after I'd watched my recordin...  moreI had bookmarked your question for after I'd watched my recording of the film, hehe. Philip Seymour Hoffman is great in it too; I reckon it takes a lot of talent and skill to come across as so 'regular.'Like you say, Welby, the film really does have that honesty. I love the scene where Walters (the addict) and Reilly (the cop) are on a date and discuss that very subject. It didn't quite touch me emotionally, though it appears intended to, but that would be down to me viewing it in half-an-hour segments, and, frankly, I'm rarely affected in such a way by fiction. (Maybe it's also due to a lack of being able to relate to the characters, as a 24-year-old from a pretty different background, which may sound ironic given that you-know-who isn't the most directly relatable either--I hope.) That's not to take away from the excellent film-making and performances, however.Have to appreciate its genuine feeling.  less
    in Yup, another wondrous movie I adore. Have you had the exhilaration of experiencing this one? November 23, 2018 5:38 AM MST 1
  • I remember not nearly recognizing the significance of these inte...  moreI remember not nearly recognizing the significance of these interactions until the day AnswerBag went down. It was just such a sudden void, to think those perspectives and friendships (indirect though they may be, yet again more direct in some ways) gone. And let me stress how great it was to see many of us reunite in the Mug, and how welcoming the people already here were.Very kind of you, Welby.  
    in May I say? November 22, 2018 7:33 AM MST 7
  • Hi, Pearl! I've gotten used to 'nn' for 'm' because of your keyb...  moreHi, Pearl! I've gotten used to 'nn' for 'm' because of your keyboard, but 'grannnnar' is on a whole new level, hehe.May I suggest something I do for symbols that aren't on my keyboard? You could copy any "m" and then use "paste" or "Ctrl+v" to insert it. Not that I'd make a big deal out of this myself, but it's an option.  
    in In your own words, define grammar nazi November 18, 2018 1:48 PM MST 5
  • Would such a discovery support the core beliefs of, among others...  moreWould such a discovery support the core beliefs of, among others, Muslims, Jews and Christians; even if, for instance, those extra-terrestrials tend to be monotheistic but know of nothing alike the Bible?  
    in How might Earth's chief religions interpret or incorporate the existence of sentient (and spiritually conscious) life on other planets? November 16, 2018 1:15 PM MST 0
    This post was edited by Danilo_G at November 16, 2018 1:15 PM MST
  • Of course! It's very interesting that you willed and managed to ...  moreOf course! It's very interesting that you willed and managed to take up such a thorough approach.And I bet that feeling like "I've written all this and it now seems sort of silly to me," yet nonetheless sending the post like that, proves the point of how you've progressed as a person?  
    in Do you know anyone who has ever successfully changed their outlook/ approach/ emotional response to things? How'd they do it? November 16, 2018 12:36 PM MST 1
  • Thanks, Welbz, yours too--and good video-adding skills!
    in Do you know anyone who has ever successfully changed their outlook/ approach/ emotional response to things? How'd they do it? November 16, 2018 12:13 PM MST 1
  • I don't think I know anyone who hasn't. If we admit that nobody'...  moreI don't think I know anyone who hasn't. If we admit that nobody's perfect, then it's also a loss to continue being the same person as before.  
    in Do you know anyone who has ever successfully changed their outlook/ approach/ emotional response to things? How'd they do it? November 16, 2018 11:45 AM MST 1
  • In the sense that I have eaten people who dared touch a sandwich...  moreIn the sense that I have eaten people who dared touch a sandwich destined for me; sure.  
    in In your entire life, have you ever eaten food that was meant for someone else? What were the circumstances of at least one such incident? ~ November 15, 2018 11:35 AM MST 0
  • You're totally right about that principle, though I do think it'...  moreYou're totally right about that principle, though I do think it's possible to reflect a question to the asker without seeking to be impolite in any way.As for hotdogs and ketchup, I just don't eat meat; but do like my falafel with aioli (or anything garlic-like) or andalouse.Thanks, Rosie, and Happy Wednesday to thee too!  
    in Do you only reply to attack questions about the don or do you also answer other questions about non-political things like ketchup? Why? November 14, 2018 10:28 AM MST 1
  • Sure, I like ketchup. Mustard etc. too. Belgians are typically c...  moreSure, I like ketchup. Mustard etc. too. Belgians are typically crazy for mayonnaise.I suppose people flock more towards political issues due to some sense that they need to; if they don't speak for their convictions, others will impose their own; they must be some sort of 'protectors,' vocally so.Yet it feels like such attitudes generally hamper, rather than foster, discussion.  
    in Do you only reply to attack questions about the don or do you also answer other questions about non-political things like ketchup? Why? November 14, 2018 5:03 AM MST 2
  • I applaud your resolve, but would sure have to see a modern free...  moreI applaud your resolve, but would sure have to see a modern free, independent, thinking society for myself.  
    in If we all could think alike then there would be no need for arguments or differences of opinion or battles or skirmishes or wars. Right? November 14, 2018 4:57 AM MST 0
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