Misconceptions you hate!
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Ooh, the misconception that those two are equal when they aren't is one I hate. They are so close that it doesn't matter if you round up, but mathematically they are not the same.ManInRed said:
Also there is no need for flaming people over it, especially when you've got the wrong answer.
To be honest, that *kinda* fits with the stereotype that any canuck, excluding certain prone-to-rage French Canadians, are the most civil, mellow, well-adjusted humans on the face of the planet. This is coincidentally one of the things that personally drives me crazy. >.<aegix drakan said:
This is the other misconception that can throw me into a brain-meltingly catastrophic sh*tfit. People should take some initiative & properly educate themselves, instead of relying on the "talking heads" on the TV/internet for their complete daily, real-world infodumps. The masses would be far less susceptible to the insultingly obvious, exploitative, biased "research study info" certain overzealous female interest groups and lobbyists push on us.mjc0961 said:
-the phrase "could care less." People use it when they actually mean "couldn't care less"
-that governments are not comprised almost completely of corrupt, lying douchebags no matter who you elect. I know this to be true of the U.S., Canada and Australia (apparently it's much worse down under than even here in North America
), and I would be extremely surprised if it were not also true in the U.K. and the rest of the civilized world.
-that governments are not comprised almost completely of corrupt, lying douchebags no matter who you elect. I know this to be true of the U.S., Canada and Australia (apparently it's much worse down under than even here in North America
), and I would be extremely surprised if it were not also true in the U.K. and the rest of the civilized world.
Personally? Imagine what would happen if I changed my avatar back to my old one, one that isn't the twilight zone logo. What do you think most people think of when they hear Twilight_Guy?
Yeah I hate ad hominem involving accusing me of like a book and movie series that I have never even seen and using that as a character insult. Twilight_Zone_Guy is too long for a user name guys.
Yeah I hate ad hominem involving accusing me of like a book and movie series that I have never even seen and using that as a character insult. Twilight_Zone_Guy is too long for a user name guys.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the in
OT: I really, really hate the misconception that acknowledgment of your own fluid sexual preferences makes you a whore or slut or interested in an open marriage. I've always been attracted to both sides of the gender pool- but in 27 years I've had exactly 2 sexual partners- and one of them is the husband I have always been faithful to for our 6 years of marriage.
I understand your annoyance at the misuse of the terms- but please PLEEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSEEEE don't stick to your own misconception that all Americans are like or even agree with Sarah Palin. That's like saying all Britons think like Tony Blair, or all Japanese think like Ryu Matsumoto.BiscuitTrouser said:
OT: I really, really hate the misconception that acknowledgment of your own fluid sexual preferences makes you a whore or slut or interested in an open marriage. I've always been attracted to both sides of the gender pool- but in 27 years I've had exactly 2 sexual partners- and one of them is the husband I have always been faithful to for our 6 years of marriage.
The process is just cosmetic surgery and like you said hormone therapy. Although this make them look like men and women on the outside the inside of their body is still their original genders. A woman that becomes a man still has her womb and a man that becomes a woman can't magically grow a womb.Innegativeion said:
Everything related to airplanes.
-That the plane will immediately fall out of the sky when the engines turn off
-Various mis-assignment of aircraft between different branches of the military (Air Force gets the F-16s and F-15s. Navy gets F-18's. NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.)
-The vulcan cannon, in particular, is never portrayed accurately. They always show individual rounds flying out in a "tut-tut-tut-tut" sort of rate, like it's some slow-firing bushmaster or something. It doesn't do that. It fires close to 100 rounds per second. It sounds like a chainsaw exploding when it fires.
-Somehow, everyone thinks that planes have afterburners permanently on.
-Everyone ALSO thinks that every jet plane has the same stupid whine when it flies over, like it's some light commercial jet. Then they apply this same stock sound to a jet fighter flying by. Jet fighters are not powered by the dainty civilian turbofans, they have low-bypass jets blasting supersonic exhaust into the air, sounding less like a whine and more like a God's fireworks.
-There are A LOT more, but I can't possibly list them before I get to sleep.
-That the plane will immediately fall out of the sky when the engines turn off
-Various mis-assignment of aircraft between different branches of the military (Air Force gets the F-16s and F-15s. Navy gets F-18's. NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.)
-The vulcan cannon, in particular, is never portrayed accurately. They always show individual rounds flying out in a "tut-tut-tut-tut" sort of rate, like it's some slow-firing bushmaster or something. It doesn't do that. It fires close to 100 rounds per second. It sounds like a chainsaw exploding when it fires.
-Somehow, everyone thinks that planes have afterburners permanently on.
-Everyone ALSO thinks that every jet plane has the same stupid whine when it flies over, like it's some light commercial jet. Then they apply this same stock sound to a jet fighter flying by. Jet fighters are not powered by the dainty civilian turbofans, they have low-bypass jets blasting supersonic exhaust into the air, sounding less like a whine and more like a God's fireworks.
-There are A LOT more, but I can't possibly list them before I get to sleep.
Uhm... I think you missed the point of my post. I'm saying that 'I could care less' isn't necessarily silly.aegix drakan said:
Woops... >_> I DID miss the point of your post....I guess I'm part of that misconception you hate then... (although I don't think people who say "I could care less" are stupid. I just assume they haven't heard the proper phrase, or something)TheRightToArmBears said:
It just bugs me....sorry...
It doesn't necesarily have to do with instilling fear. It has to do with having control. Do you have more or less control if your victim is completely unable to do anything? Ok good.Father Time said:
And honestly, I thought this was pretty basic knowledge, so I'm posting here only to tell you that.
A quick Google search [http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=rape+is+about+control] should really [http://www.livestrong.com/article/13935-rape/] give [http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=34147] you [http://www.articlesbase.com/womens-issues-articles/rape-is-about-power-control-and-anger-not-sex-1345819.html] more of an idea.
I haven't checked the credibility of these independently linked articles or their sources, but it is basic psychological knowledge that rape is about control and not sexual arousal.
Damn that sort of does suck you got shafted on that user name. But hey I hear Jim butcher has the same issue with his Dresden Files Series, his character is named Harry and people seem to assume he copied JK Rowling even though the Dresden Files was published first. Go figure.Twilight_guy said: