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Swede said:
1) is she hot
2) if hot, will you sleep with her?
3) if not hot, will you sleep with her?
4) how many dogs will attend?
5) is she Chinese and if so, is dogs on the menue?
6) if yes on nr 5, I see the logic in theme of party
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I love you Swede, but it's kinda racist. There are as many %people eating dogs in China as people eating rabbits in Germany
I am being serious.

If people know me, you I don't like to take about racism, for a simple reason. Racism has been sensationalizing, & twisted for political & division propaganda, & I want no part of it. I think Anti-racist are making racism & hatred worst not better.

However, there is a double standard about racism that I notice & only fair to point it. It's not okay to be (soft) racist against black, against Hispanic, Asian, Europeans, everyone. Standard needs to be applied universally.

There is a video I can't find anymore. The guy is an Asian American & he said he was often making fun of with dogs & kungfu jokes. He said the same people will not attempt to make the slight offensive remarks about black people, but open season with Asians. He said the reason is simple. Asians were told by parents to ignore racism & get on, giving the illusion they are okay or not upset by it.
 
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starseeker said:
I love you Swede, but it's kinda racist. There are as many %people eating dogs in China as people eating rabbits in Germany
I am being serious.

If people know me, you I don't like to take about racism, for a simple reason. Racism has been sensationalizing, & twisted for political & division propaganda, & I want no part of it. I think Anti-racist are making racism & hatred worst not better.

However, there is a double standard about racism that I notice & only fair to point it. It's not okay to be (soft) racist against black, against Hispanic, Asian, Europeans, everyone. Standard needs to be applied universally.

There is a video I can't find anymore. The guy is an Asian American & he said he was often making fun of with dogs & kungfu jokes. He said the same people will not attempt to make the slight offensive remarks about black people, but open season with Asians. He said the reason is simple. Asians were told by parents to ignore racism & get on, giving the illusion they are okay or not upset by it.
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I had no idea that robots had a taste for rabbits.

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starseeker said:
I love you Swede, but it's kinda racist. There are as many %people eating dogs in China as people eating rabbits in Germany.
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Well.... I'd think most germans wouldn't think it disgusting to eat rabbit? And you could find rabbit on a menu here (although not very common).
And they definitely have a habit of eating dogs in China, that's no myth.

www.cbsnews.com

China's annual dog meat festival is underway, but activists hope it will be the last

Rules are changing about eating "companion animals" in China, and with a pandemic linked to an animal market, the tide of public opinion is rising.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
 
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Swede said:
Well.... I'd think most germans wouldn't think it disgusting to eat rabbit? And you could find rabbit on a menu here (although not very common).
And they definitely have a habit of eating dogs in China, that's no myth.

www.cbsnews.com

China's annual dog meat festival is underway, but activists hope it will be the last

Rules are changing about eating "companion animals" in China, and with a pandemic linked to an animal market, the tide of public opinion is rising.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
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Yes, but is very rare, & getting rarer by the day. China is bigger in population than Europe & all of North & South America combined. Its basically a continent by most standard obvious there will be places with questionable & controversial practices.

Imagine if you go to Asia & someone jokes, who your wife sleep with last night, or did you beat your wife last night? A lot of Asians has a misconception that Westerners are violent & loose the same way many people in the west think most Chinese eat dogs or use child labor.

Sure there are people here that do that, but they are the exception rather than the norm.
 
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Yes, but is very rare, & getting rarer by the day. China is bigger in population than Europe & all of North & South America combined. Its basically a continent by most standard obvious there will be places with questionable & controversial practices.

Imagine if you go to Asia & someone jokes, who your wife sleep with last night, or did you beat your wife last night? A lot of Asians has a misconception that Westerners are violent & loose the same way many people in the west think most Chinese eat dogs or use child labor.

Sure there are people here that do that, but they are the exception rather than the norm.
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French drinks wine, swedes eat fermented fish, germans....I don't know what you do, make great cars? Norwegians don't eat lunch, amerikans go to church on sundays and... Chinese eat dogs.
 
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French drinks wine, swedes eat fermented fish, germans....I don't know what you do, make great cars? Norwegians don't eat lunch, amerikans go to church on sundays and... Chinese eat dogs.
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The difference is saying French drink wine or Norwegians don't eat lunch isn't mean as an insult or demeaning.

I am just pointing out it's racist to Chinese, as the vast majority don't eat dogs, in fact, most think its bad, & you are lumping majority for actions of few. That's like saying Muslims are terrorists or Germans are Nazi.

But I am not speech police. I am just pointing out its racist, & explain why so. If you cannot see it, then so be it. People know I am not a fan of the Chinese government or some of the stuff Chinese are doing, & critical about Islamic terrorism, but we cannot lump people into collective group & use the worst of what the group does, as an attack or make fun of entire group.
 
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The difference is saying French drink wine or Norwegians don't eat lunch isn't mean as an insult or demeaning.

I am just pointing out it's racist to Chinese, as the vast majority don't eat dogs, in fact, most think its bad, & you are lumping majority for actions of few. That's like saying Muslims are terrorists or Germans are Nazi.

But I am not speech police. I am just pointing out its racist, & explain why so. If you cannot see it, then so be it. People know I am not a fan of the Chinese government or some of the stuff Chinese are doing, & critical about Islamic terrorism, but we cannot lump people into collective group & use the worst of what the group does, as an attack or make fun of entire group.
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I'm not implying that it's wrong eating dogs, same as eating fermented fish isn't wrong (although it tastes and smells like s*** imo). Vast majority here doesn't eat that but it's clearly fun (see mortal kombat clip above) to have a laugh at us for it, I loled.
Chinese have a dog eating cultural, same as we have eating that horrible fish, it's only racist if you want it too be lol
 
Swede said:
I'm not implying that it's wrong eating dogs, same as eating fermented fish isn't wrong (although it tastes and smells like s*** imo). Vast majority here doesn't eat that but it's clearly fun (see mortal kombat clip above) to have a laugh at us for it, I loled.
Chinese have a dog eating cultural, same as we have eating that horrible fish, it's only racist if you want it too be lol
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A lot of Asians find it racist. But if you meant it as a joke & talk among us, it's fine as we know you are an inspiring comedian, like me. I don't want to feel you can't express yourself freely. That's the last thing I want.
Just be mindful that it can be perceived negatively for Chinese.

By the way, one of my good friend is in holiday in Sweden. Maybe I ask him to bring back this fermented fish you are so proud of. My only understanding of Sweden is IKEA & Roxette & Alba & the footballer turned Calvin Klein underwear model.
 
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A lot of Asians find it racist. But if you meant it as a joke & talk among us, it's fine as we know you are an inspiring comedian, like me. I don't want to feel you can't express yourself freely. That's the last thing I want.
Just be mindful that it can be perceived negatively for Chinese.

By the way, one of my good friend is in holiday in Sweden. Maybe I ask him to bring back this fermented fish you are so proud of. My only understanding of Sweden is IKEA & Roxette & Alba & the footballer turned Calvin Klein underwear model.
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Then they should simply ban dog meat industry.

You forgot Björn Borg, hundreds of NHL players, mass death of elderly in care homes from Corona, disastrous integration of refugees and Zlatan.
 
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I’m already getting annoyed by people I know IRL on social media already boycotting baseball because of the kneeling or social injustice messages. They’re peacefully protesting and not protesting the flag, anthem, or country you f***ing idiots! F***ing white people smh.
 
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I want to quit drinking. I can;t do this anymore. I just broke my band new thousand dollar tv, and I don't even know why or how. I lost so much time last year getting my work done to drikining. I lost so much money. I just don't know if I can do this anymore. I cant handle it anymore
 
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Godsmack said:
I want to quit drinking. I can;t do this anymore. I just broke my band new thousand dollar tv, and I don't even know why or how. I lost so much time last year getting my work done to drikining. I lost so much money. I just don't know if I can do this anymore. I cant handle it anymore
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I am never into any addiction, so I can't give concrete advice. Is this an issue with stress? Over your game. My game development has given me a lot of stress as well, not from the technical side but lack of exposure. But I just push on.

Maybe considering counseling or help from family members, pick a hobby like running. But know if you ever need help, I will do what I can do to help.
 
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Godsmack said:
I want to quit drinking. I can;t do this anymore. I just broke my band new thousand dollar tv, and I don't even know why or how. I lost so much time last year getting my work done to drikining. I lost so much money. I just don't know if I can do this anymore. I cant handle it anymore
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Talk to someone you feel won't judge you, someone you can just lay all your worries on.
If you haven't got anyone, go to a psychologist...asap. I did, just the feeling of getting things off your chest is a huge relief.
 
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One of the few things you can do. meet people, go for group sport or something. I heard someone (who is making a movie about depression) told me it works.

Avoid cancer aka Twitter, Reddit. Avoid "news". These "News" are more interested to trigger outrage in people for their viewership than report well, news.

Focus on what you can do positively.
 
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starseeker said:
One of the few things you can do. meet people, go for group sport or something. I heard someone (who is making a movie about depression) told me it works.

Avoid cancer aka Twitter, Reddit. Avoid "news". These "News" are more interested to trigger outrage in people for their viewership than report well, news.

Focus on what you can do positively.
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lol there are communities on both of websites you listed that are dedicated to help people stop drinking. Godsmack check out r/stopdrinking, it's a community that will help you learn techniques to control your habits.

One thing that I use as a placeholder for not drinking is seltzers. It's not beer, but it kinda scratches that "I have to be drinking something" itch.

Also, I think starseeker said something about running. It helps a lot, and if you can get to a comfortable level it helps you do a lot of thinking and reflection on life. Plus you're getting healthy and the mental benefits are unmatched.

Swede is right too on the therapy aspect, I've gone a few times for different things in my life, and I've always come out feeling ready to conquer the world.
 
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lol there are communities on both of websites you listed that are dedicated to help people stop drinking. Godsmack check out r/stopdrinking, it's a community that will help you learn techniques to control your habits.

One thing that I use as a placeholder for not drinking is seltzers. It's not beer, but it kinda scratches that "I have to be drinking something" itch.
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Fair enough. There could be exceptions. But one does need to navigate through cancer that is most of Reddit.
 
One thing I will say is to not drink too much soda as that will make you fat real quick. And if you're a true 100% alcoholic (I.E. pounding liquor by the handle) you'll need to look into detox programs because quitting cold turkey could actually kill you. No judgement, just trying to provide some guidance.
 
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I've successfully quit for 2 or 3 months late last year, but i started again this year. it doesn't help that most of my friends are heavy drinkers. I never got to the point where I became addicted to the alcohol itself, but I became addicted to the feeling of drinking. It cost me a lot last year. I tried controlling how often I drink, like once a week, but it always sneaks back up. I spent half of last year hungover dealing with the death of my father, trying to handle the estate on my own, and just not being able to handle the stress.

I just think I have too much underlying stress to handle drinking anymore. I think I should just quit and be done with it. I can't control it enough to keep it under control.
 
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