Reegar

Criticism of ESB is fresh air. I occasionally visit John Byrne's forum to see people nitpick at it. And it's an excellent film, in my opinion.

LexX said:

Did they really need trash compactor scene in SW?

Did they really need TIE Fighter chase in SW?

Did they really need asteroid chase in TESB?

Did they really need Sarlacc battle in ROTJ?

Did they really need to make the films?

No.

 The problem with this approach is that it can be used to excuse anything.

1: "Did the podrace in TPM really need to be so drawn out?"

2: "Did they really need the asteroid chase in TESB?"

or

1: "Did Anakin and Obi-Wan need to be that close to the lava on Mustafar? It destroys believability when they don't even break a sweat."

2: "Did Star Wars really need to happen?"

One word out of the wrong mouth can cause greater scandal than a murder case.

That bothers me.

Systematizing my beliefs on the subject of slurs is difficult. On one hand, I understand that words hurt. On the other hand, I dislike that any one word has such power regardless of context to some well-intentioned people.

I don't know where sensitivity turns into needless fussiness. And I might never know.

TV's Frink said:

I've always wanted to see a commercial for an animal shelter using the chorus of this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H833o5lnB2E

(F-word advisory)

 Zod picked this song up as a radio signal and took it too seriously.

TV's Frink said:

Reegar said:

I didn't read it like that either.

The gay community uses gay humor. Ever heard of the website GameFaqs.com? Well, there's a gay group of gamers who made it into a pun.

 Some in the black community use the n-word.  I certainly shouldn't use it.

 If you go to Memphis to a poor neighborhood where blacks and whites mingle, you'll hear whites say the word (for educational purposes, please excuse me) "niggah" to blacks' faces. And vice-versa. Note the "ah" at the end. It can be a term of endearment.

It does depend on context, Mr. Frink.

I didn't read it like that either.

The gay community uses gay humor. Ever heard of the website GameFaqs.com? Well, there's a gay group of gamers who made it into a pun.

Have an enlightening Kwanzaa, Tack.

Happy Life Day.

Are you an Objectivist? Your post on just versus unjust universe, combined with the fact you're agnostic, hints at that.

HotRod. Come out and play again.

Push me on the swing, please.

DuracellEnergizer said:

Personally, I like the idea of the Vong; a technophobic race of sadomasochists who use organic technology and can't be perceived through the Force is a rather interesting concept.

However, I'm not exactly pleased with how the concept was executed, I don't like that the Yuuzhan Vong War occurred right after the Galactic Civil War came to a final close, and I don't like how it impacted the main cast of the SW Expanded Universe.

IMO, the NJO era should have taken place thousands of years into the future, after everyone from the OT, their children, etc. were long gone, sort of like a reversed Tales of the Jedi. 

 There would've been far less criticism. The main complaint is that it was too dark and incongruous with Star Wars. They're correct, as far as the OT cast goes.

Where is "Bible only" found in the Bible?

Psh.

The Holy Bible even agrees with me. Jesus says he'll spew the lukewarm out. If you lack conviction, you may as well rebel one-hundred percent.

There's such a thing as drug intervention programs where a friend or family member presumes to know what's best for the drug-addicted. And, of course, they actually do. And ray_afraid, if your smoking friend was diagnosed with lung cancer, wouldn't you make some sort of move if they continued smoking?

If there's a point I'm trying to make with my curiosity, it's that disagreement with but embracing of homosexuals is an exercise is complete and utter meaninglessness. Unless you kidnap your homosexual friend and send them to rehabilitation out of love, or frequently dissuade them from homosexuality, your beliefs against homosexuality amount to less than nothing.

You should drop the charade and be pro-homosexual. Help the world move forward.

ray_afraid said:

I hate cigarettes, but I have many friends who smoke 'em. Right in front of me even. I don't hate or even dis-like them for it, but I don't condone it, like it or support it.

Is that similar?

 Yes.

You believe they're engaging in activity harmful to them (sin), and that they will eventually suffer for it. Do you discourage them from the act? Do you hope they will eventually follow your non-smoking example by virtue of being in your presence long enough? Or perhaps it's something you ignore without an ulterior motive.

If you'll allow me to be critical for the sake of discussion, some angles sound unfriendly. You're letting them die without even trying to divert them.

Friendship between a homosexual and a conservative religious-type is interesting. I'm just curious as to the dynamic.

(I'm tired of looking at my avatar. Bkev has inadvertently given me the idea for the new one.)

DuracellEnergizer said:

Perhaps "accept" should be swapped for "embrace"?

 That could work.

A lot of people say they "tolerate" homosexuality, but refuse to "accept" it. How do you tolerate something without accepting it?

Then you have those who say "I like you, but don't agree with your sexuality/lifestyle". What does disagreement imply when you're on good terms with the person? Only saying "I think what you are doing is a sin"? That seems rather weak to me.

imperialscum said:

Mielr said:

It's arguably the best scene in the movie. So...yes. ;-)

 The film has many far better scenes.

 Don't list them and explain why they're better. Just say it. :P

Seriously, though, which scenes do you consider superior?