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Saw this article posted over at another forum I frequent, and thought I'd see what you guys thought/felt about it. Was the coach right in his decision? Does the need to follow the rules always win out in every scenario in competetitions? Read the Article Here Personally, I think that was a huge dickmove, and entirely uncalled for. I would be ashamed to have won under such circumstances, definitely not something to be proud of I think. Following the rules is an important thing, and "rules are rules" is an important lesson to be learned for sure, but as with anything there are limits to how much good being unwaivering in your beliefs might provide.

Thanks for the responses guys, they are much appreciated. I figure the choice is one I'll have to make once I start further developing the story, and more likely, when I get there (there as in to whatever part in the plot it might be included.) Feel free to continue discussing this, as I'm still interested in any other opinions you may have on how to properly implement a sex scene, or avoid one, once I decide which is best

omgosh happy birthdayyyy!!!

Yup, this is generally what I was getting at.

Happy belated mark Hope it was good!

Hey guys, so basically I'm making this thread, because as you may or may not know, I'm in the process of writing a story. I've had the ideas in my head for this story for a while now, many years in fact, and have decided that with the summer here, I have plenty of time to sit down at plan/write it out. Anyways I've coming to a turning point in my planning process. Do I, or do I not include sex as a plot device in the story? I know that this is a largely subjective issue, and that it is ultimately up to me in the end, however I still am having trouble deciding if its something I'd like to write. I've written such scenes in the past (when I was younger ) and it wasnt an exceptionally terrible or enjoyable experience. Pretty much mediocre I'd say. Anyways, what I'd like to know from you guys, is how everyone feels about sex scenes in stories. The one I'm working on won't be revolving around such things (which I know is more commonly known as porn) however I'm not sure how to implement it, or use it as an effective tool for character development. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of using sex scenes in a plot driven story are much appreciated, and are in fact what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance for any ideas you might share on the subject

Well I assumed as much, but that still doesnt clarify what you meant. Were you saying that indeed, you dont believe there is such a thing as straight? Because by that admission there also is no such thing as gay either Or were you saying, that more people are bisexual, then they let on? Which is something I can agree with. The bit you posted about the children of cannibals will be cannibals leads me to believe that you were trying to convey this idea, versus the idea that single sex attraction is a nonexistent phenomenon. If this is the case I'd suggest re-wording you initial post, because it seems apparent it doesnt accurately reflect your ideas on the matter Edit: I guess I should add, that just because the case of those two people you talked to proved that someone might be more into guys then they let on, certainly doesnt prove that the entirety of mankind is that way

While I see what your getting at to a sense, I dont entirely agree with the logic and reasoning you used to get there. What you said is akin to saying you're lying to yourself if you say you dont like grapefruit, only oranges, because from certain distances and in certain scenarios they look different and may be mistaken for each other. People are largely similar, and there is much give and take between genders. Common social standards are what are usually the defining factor for what is discinctly male or female (ala long head hair and zero body hair being female, short head hair and hairy being male), but of course, like any gradient, there is cross over. Some people may align with their gender physically, and some may not. What it comes down to is personal preference. Someone who is male, might possess traits which another male finds attractive, and this is just where physiology, and preferences might intersect. However, I do agree with you that there are many more people whom hold some kind of physical and emotional attraction to people of their own sex (ie. are bisexual to some degree) than most would have you believe. The desire to fit into the mold created by previous and present generations of social normality is a much stronger force than the one to be true to yourself for most. Unless ignoring that part of yourself is ignoring what the individual considers a substantial part of themself (which could mean anything, as I said, its what the individual considers substantial, what is substantial to some, might not be to others) most will live that part of their life as it fits the mold. What this also means however, is that there are people who simply are not attracted to people of the opposite sex, just as there are those who are not attracted to people of their own. Some people like ONLY oranges, some ONLY grapefruit. Most PREFER one, but will try both at some point in their life. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say, but whether or not you communicate those feelings of beauty and lust and such is a product of far more environmental factors. So I think anyways

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Happy birthday tom!

Lol coincidentally I was watching the biggest loser, when I began reading this thread. Anyways I hate working out. Its like the worst thing ever. I used to be in great shape, because I played basketball everyday during the winter. This year however, I found I never shed the winter bulk Ugh, I suppose I should bandwagon it and start doing something too ;_;

You could teach me to surffff ugh the ocean >_<

QFT I have a couple friends who went to all boys schools, and are severly socially awkward around girls (or were). Moreso than typical teenager hormone horniness can account for. Like even just basic social norms for interacting with girls on the level of friendship seemed to be lost to them. Not worth it imo. If my kid starts slacking in school and his/her grades take a hit, then tv, friends, etc will be the first to go. Not people with whom they're learning.

Less than a three, because your making a heart in your picture, and thats what hearts are made of <3

Happy birthday patrick

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both, but puppies ftw

Thanks

Lol another one, at my friends birthday dinner, this was prior to the bar. Hence why I'm wearing the same thing Yes thats my friends hand, and her fake raybans

Meh, yb stimulates my need for intelligent conversation/debate, so he at least gets a chance

Agreed. I dont know why anyone wouldnt lol.

I could never agree with you there haha. The bloody beetroots make bad songs great. Its their destiny!

Aww thanks jamie People have told me I look like willsmith before, but I really dont personally see the resemblance xD Thanks kev

Me and a friend at the barrrr. I was very drunk here O:

ENTJ, I know this because I've done this test many times haha. Will edit after I do it again, and see if its still the same/copy paste meanings. I believe this is the Meyers-Briggs/Jung topography test? Or something like that. Your Type is ENTJ the Fieldmarshal Strength of the preferences % Extraverted - 56 Intuitive - 62 Thinking - 38 Judging - 56 You are: moderately expressed extravert distinctively expressed intuitive personality moderately expressed thinking personality moderately expressed judging personality Hardly more than two percent of the total population, Fieldmarshals are bound to lead others, and from an early age they can be observed taking command of groups. In some cases, they simply find themselves in charge of groups, and are mystified as to how this happened. But the reason is that they have a strong natural urge to give structure and direction wherever they are - to harness people in the field and to direct them to achieve distant goals. They resemble Supervisors in their tendency to establish plans for a task, enterprise, or organization, but Fieldmarshals search more for policy and goals than for regulations and procedures. Keirsey Fieldmarshal analysis The other page that has analysis of the personality types Anyone who knows me can agree with much of whats said on this pages lol.