gdp's Comments

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 15:34:45 +0000

Thank you for your kind words, Duo. But it's not the same thing. What I wrote was "I have compassion for those discriminated against and also for those who are discriminating against others out of fear or lack of empirical understanding." I was speaking of young people who have ageist ideas. If they live long enough, all young people will have the empirical understanding of being older (and eventually, old). No white person will ever have the empirical understanding of what it's like to be Mexican. Please, let's put this issue to rest. I'm biracial (white/black) with a much older Mexican boyfriend, so your seeming effort to align my comments with racist ideals is really distasteful to me.

Crasstalk : Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 15:27:41 +0000

It would be great if you would add that to the official Writer's Guide.

Crasstalk : Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 15:24:46 +0000

I'm so glad you wrote this! I don't have much to say on the subject, but it was an interesting read (both the article and the comments). More, more, more!

Crasstalk : Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 15:22:04 +0000

It's good to know that he's gotten his act together since a few weeks ago. Thanks for sharing that.

Crasstalk : A History of Pixelated Violence

Wed, 4 May 2011 15:18:35 +0000

You can't forget about "Freeway."

Crasstalk : The True Story of the Phantom Pooper

Wed, 4 May 2011 15:16:40 +0000

What a great story (and win-win ending). I am especially impressed by this line: "I had to make sure the problem was solved soon because we were about to move and I didn’t want to leave this for the landlord." That's the essence of graciousness!

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:54:20 +0000

I just saw the humor tag now. That makes more sense. (Also: perfect gif.)

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:53:26 +0000

Hee. I know what you mean.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:48:54 +0000

Beverly Hot Springs is my refuge when I'm in L.A.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:46:55 +0000

Smiling my face off at this excellent imagery.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:45:55 +0000

I wish I could kiss you for this, just this once.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:44:16 +0000

I can't reply on the other thread anymore, but: I think you are right to be vocal about this. However, I also understand the perspective of a younger person who is freaked out by aging and wants to distance themselves from it. I have compassion for those discriminated against and also for those who are discriminating against others out of fear or lack of empirical understanding.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:37:53 +0000

Satan is the one coaxing you to keep fucking right after your open heart surgery.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:24:54 +0000

Damn, that's good.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:20:13 +0000

I stole the stapler from Milton. <img src="http://chrisd.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/milton-office-space-stapler.jpg">

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 4 May 2011 00:18:07 +0000

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Crasstalk : Saturday Open Thread

Sun, 1 May 2011 01:19:20 +0000

Would you consider a format where the most recent comment thread stays at the top of the page, with comments underneath are in reverse chronological order?

Crasstalk : Saturday Open Thread

Sun, 1 May 2011 01:15:41 +0000

In my estimation, this format (where the thread that's most recently commented on is always bumped to the top of the page) lends itself to controversy, because that's what often inspires people to comment. I think a better setup is the one that Crosstalk had: the most recent comment thread - the entire thread - is at the top of the page until the next comment thread comes along. Then you can scroll down and read other comment threads, and they all stay in the same place they were originally. This constant leapfrogging of comments does not inspire conversations of any length or depth.

Crasstalk : Saturday Open Thread

Sun, 1 May 2011 01:05:37 +0000

Jesus, I didn't even notice that. "All we are saying is give peace a chance, after I kill a bunch of people and animals with my gun."

Crasstalk : Saturday Open Thread

Sun, 1 May 2011 01:02:35 +0000

Touche.