[–] SkepticalMartian 2 points 5 points 7 points (+7|-2) ago
....really? she starts the conversation with trigger warnings?
[–] leaffur 2 points -1 points 1 point (+1|-2) ago
It would be irresponsible for her to talk about sensitive subjects without giving a warning. Also mental health issues like anxiety can be seriously compounded for social outcasts like the people who come to PAX. She directs them to the AFK room which is a really cool thing to help people who suffer from social anxiety to get away from the craziness of the crowd. While I personally don't have an issue with that sort of thing, I have many friends who can't handle this kind of event for a few hours, let alone 3 days. The AFK room is great for that (it is a "safe space" though)
[–] SkepticalMartian 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
It would be irresponsible for her to talk about sensitive subjects without giving a warning.
Every discussion about human behaviour/nature is a sensitive subject these days. Fuck people who need their "safe spaces". These people should be confronted with the truth more often instead of being directed to bury their heads in a sandbox.
[–] BeautifulInside 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
30 wasted seconds. If it was someone stalling at a green light you would be annoyed.
[–] SkepticalMartian 1 point 7 points 8 points (+8|-1) ago
It didn't. It just bothers me that a psychologist can't see the damage in pandering to the PC crowd - even if only for 30 seconds. Don't validate those toolsheds.
[–] goodwood 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
First it was science fiction and cartoons, then horror movies and games. Is there any creative fun that hasn't been accused of spoiling the youth? I learned by now, that the real psychos are the ones blaming us for having fun and loving, instead of fighting their wars.
[–] tribblepuncher ago
There are some people who will only be satisfied when all children are working themselves half to death on a farm or as an apprentice in a manner reminiscent of the 1800s in England.
I believe it is noteworthy that everyone in that position is already well past childhood and will not have to endure it themselves.