Black Friday 2019!

[clevergirl]

Originally Posted by loramin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

On some level, touche.

But I don't agree that humans are completely powerless in the face of "isms" like consumerism. Taking a day (and in particular THE day for shopping) off, to challenge that consumerism is a very effective way to re-center yourself against it.

If only I could be more viral and less lactobasilic.

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by loramin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So I choose to take one day off of shopping and avoid insane crowds, while I appreciate the things I already have and recognize how much consumerism drives me to buy things I don't need ... and therefore I should "move somewhere else" and I'm "a turd".

Nice chat.

It's almost like you two recognize on some level that you're in a hamster wheel, and your overwrought "defence" (ie. attacking me) is cognitive dissonance ...

no, its mostly just pent up angst from consumer abstinence throughout the year. can't tell you how worth it it really is though when you blow every last drop of your responsibly apportioned disposable income at 3+x the purchasing power in a single glut. lot more satisfying than paying to change the corporate chamber lot throughout the year with nothing more than a wink and contemptuous smile.

#winning

you're not a turd either, just sometimes. You can be thankful for your stuff, butt stuff is best appreciated everyday, not just one day

[loramin]

Originally Posted by maskedmelon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

you're not a turd either, just sometimes. You can be thankful for your stuff, butt stuff is best appreciated everyday, not just one day

Thanks? But while that's easy to say, we humans never appreciate anything every day, or at least not without significant effort. We need events to remind us to stop and smell the roses.

Also, what's this garden everyone's talking about? At first I thought y'all were talking about Eden, but then I got lost.

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by loramin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Thanks? But while that's easy to say, we humans never appreciate anything every day, or at least not without significant effort. We need events to remind us to stop and smell the roses.

Also, what's this garden everyone's talking about? I feel like I missed a meme or something.

you're welcome ^^ and yeah, it's very easy to take good fortune for granted and change isn't easy, but that doesn't mean thankfulness isn't worth striving for.

as for the garden, i think mae was just referring it to earth, but i associated it with eden from genesis and i generally regard it as an allegory for delusion and the hardship of reality. truth is abundant outside, but happiness is elusive.

[America]

Originally Posted by loramin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So I choose to take one day off of shopping and avoid insane crowds, while I appreciate the things I already have and recognize how much consumerism drives me to buy things I don't need ... and therefore I should "move somewhere else" and I'm "a turd".

Nice chat.

EDIT: It's almost like you two recognize on some level that you're stuck in a hamster wheel, and your overwrought "defence" (ie. attacking me) is cognitive dissonance ...

don't get so mad ya big cuddly goofball turd!!

*hugs*

these hazing rituals are how affection is displayed around here. and i only told you to move somewhere 'cuz i figured out to get a edgy race remark in edgewise in so doing ^^

[loramin]

Originally Posted by America [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

these hazing rituals are how affection is displayed around here. and i only told you to move somewhere 'cuz i figured out to get a edgy race remark in edgewise in so doing ^^

Heh, I get it. I think this was before your time, but my current avatar comes from one such "affectionate hazing ritual". [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Although I've had it for quite some time now, I need to come up with a new version ...

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by loramin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Heh, I get it. I think this was before your time, but my current avatar comes from one such "affectionate hazing ritual". [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Although I've had it for quite some time now, I need to come up with a new version ...

yaw, America hasn't been around as long as you and me, Lor. I agree the frowny face is kinda old. fwiw, my avata is super old, but it is fantastic so I have retained it. you'll just have to make that choice too.

*slaps loramin affectionately on the back*

[Wonkie]

Originally Posted by loramin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Heh, I get it. I think this was before your time, but my current avatar comes from one such "affectionate hazing ritual". [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Although I've had it for quite some time now, I need to come up with a new version ...

lol

[America]

everything is transactional, for instance i nut harder when spoiled financially. cant help it the transactions give me pleasure. bring on the consumerism pure enough and eventually hunky sales associates will full nelson me consensually in the checkout line and tell me what a good girl i am for purchasing. that's a future i am willing to see through.

[Mblake1981]

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