No matter how open-minded...

[Zio_IV]

I can't for the life of me understand why video games companies (and I'm being very loose in using the term), keep releasing all that shovelware you see taking up most of the shelf space at your local game retailer. Who actually buys them, and are they really selling enough to keep making more of them? The world may never know...

If it wouldn't sell, why would it take up most of the shelf space?

I'm just remarking on how video games that no gamer in their right mind would ever purchase (think along the lines of the My First Baby set of games), still end up cluttering the shelves. You would think that not enough people would buy them to validate making more of them, but somehow, there they are.

Just my own observation, though. Maybe I'm missing something. *shrugs*

Well, with the Wii and Facebook etc, games aren't exclusive to gamers anymore, so the market for those games has grown a lot.

They're also likely cheaper to make, so they don't have to sell as much as hardcore titles to be profitable.

Yeah, I suppose that's true. Having grown up with games since the Commodore 64 days, and seeing the industry evolve, I guess it's hard for me to see products like the ones I stated earlier as anything worthwhile, given the potential video games have today for telling stories or offering amazing experiences in their gameplay. I probably shouldn't be so obtuse about it, now that you mention it like that. /introspective rant

 

[Zio_IV]

EDIT: double post

 

[5t3v0]

Dubstep. Ill finish there.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

2) The term "all but." Every time I see it, I read something to the use of "everything but," implying that they are saying something is everything with the one sole exception of what they mention, but it always seems to be used as a phrase that adds emphasis to it being that one thing.

To quote something said a lot earlier: "diseases we have all but eradicated in the Western World" reads something to the effect of "diseases we haven't yet eradicated in the Western World" to me rather than "diseases that were eradicated in the Western World."

Please correct me if I am wrong. Please...

I can explain that (it's a bit like 'I could care less'). It's implying that we've pretty much wiped it out, but it's pretty impossible to say that it's been completely eradicated.

I will never understand men wearing skinny jeans. Do they have no testicles? I can't say I care very much about how they look, but I can't fathom suffering horrendous ball-ache for fashion.

 

[mrc390]

Metal Gear Solid 4 fans
I played all those fucking games and enjoyed the first three, but four was just SHIT. After Act 2 you literally have about another half hour of sneaking, rest is just cutscenes, and boss fights. Act 3 is just sneaking, cutscene, on rails shooting, boss fight, cutscene
Maybe if the cutscenes were at least GOOD and didn't ramble on for ages about things we already know( MGS3 had this a bit but a lot of the cutscenes were great not just endless plot holes like MGS4) then it could have been a good game. It's not a bad game but I can't understand how it has received such high acclaim over the years and is regarded as one of the best Ps3 games.

 

[CRRPGMykael]

For me, it's people who aren't moved by music(...)

Everyone who says they aren't 'moved by music' are lying. It's like saying 'I hate video-games' or 'I hate movies'. There's bound to be something that you like.

And to keep on-topic, I can't wrap my head around religion. I mean, SERIOUSLY. IT'S RIDICULOUS! And when they start dismissing things JUST BECAUSE OF THEIR RELIGION like, for example, EVOLUTION or something, it's like...FOR FUCK'S SAKE! Makes me go ape-shit!

 

[Sandernista]

People willingly taking drugs and alcohol. They know that it kills them, how bad it is, why they should never do, but they choose to do it anyways. It makes no sense why killing themselves sounds in the least bit logical.

Is killing you the only effect of said drugs and alcohol?

OT: When pornstars start screaming 'fuck that pussay'. That line has ruined porn for me.

Thought I'd start with that one; now on a more serious note, people actually believe visual art is not as expressive, or can relate emotion as well, as music. Fuck you Rousseau.

 

[Magnethead]

it's a bit like 'I could care less'

I hate that saying, "I could care less". What you're saying is that you actually care about the subject. In order to be able to care less you must by definition care at least somewhat.

"I couldn't care less" makes far more sense. Then you're saying that you quite literally could not care any less about something than you do right now; it is utterly unimportant to you.

 

[floppylobster]

I don't get how people cannot 'get' other people. I'm not trying to be facetious, (in truth I do 'get' them), I used to be like it myself, but once you start to formulate your own theories on life, if you can't explain other people's behaviors/preferences, then your theory on life is incomplete and possibly faulty.

(For example - If a psychologist can't accept that many people believe in religion, then they should not be a psychologist.)

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

it's a bit like 'I could care less'

I hate that saying, "I could care less". What you're saying is that you actually care about the subject. In order to be able to care less you must by definition care at least somewhat.

"I couldn't care less" makes far more sense. Then you're saying that you quite literally could not care any less about something than you do right now; it is utterly unimportant to you.

'I could care less' Implies that you care very little. It just doesn't come across well in text (a bit like sarcasm) because you can't use tone of voice. I actually prefer it in conversation, it needs more expression so it's more interesting. It's simply unfortunate that it happens to be used mostly by Americans, who in my experience, suck at using and picking up on subtleties in speech.

 

[KillKill]

The Ponies.

You might want to expand on that so you don't get hit with a low content warning.

OT: For me, it's rap and hip hop. I can't get how people can honestly like that stuff.

This is how

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1HZp4ClFXY

 

[LadyTiamat]

The religious, I dont get how people can overlook the barbarity and outmoded moral concepts thats rife throughout religion. I dont get how these people can then say they hold the moral high ground, that as an atheist Im spiritually dead and morally suspect.
If Im totally honest it makes me very angry.

I agree with what you're saying and see where you're cong from, being a very opinionated atheist as well, but even I have to admit to understanding that some people have faith simply as a comfort. Although I also see that as a huge weakness.

This, but also the need of some theists that YOU MUST think and believe as they do!

And the gleeful want of the end of the world, though I do understand how the end of humanity is a thrilling aspect but not actively working towards it and making a political mess in the middle east (it won't work just make the world worse for everyone).

 

[tobyornottoby]

I can't for the life of me understand why video games companies (and I'm being very loose in using the term), keep releasing all that shovelware you see taking up most of the shelf space at your local game retailer. Who actually buys them, and are they really selling enough to keep making more of them? The world may never know...

If it wouldn't sell, why would it take up most of the shelf space?

I'm just remarking on how video games that no gamer in their right mind would ever purchase (think along the lines of the My First Baby set of games), still end up cluttering the shelves. You would think that not enough people would buy them to validate making more of them, but somehow, there they are.

Just my own observation, though. Maybe I'm missing something. *shrugs*

Well, with the Wii and Facebook etc, games aren't exclusive to gamers anymore, so the market for those games has grown a lot.

They're also likely cheaper to make, so they don't have to sell as much as hardcore titles to be profitable.

Yeah, I suppose that's true. Having grown up with games since the Commodore 64 days, and seeing the industry evolve, I guess it's hard for me to see products like the ones I stated earlier as anything worthwhile, given the potential video games have today for telling stories or offering amazing experiences in their gameplay. I probably shouldn't be so obtuse about it, now that you mention it like that. /introspective rant

Another way of looking at it is to compare the medium 'games' with the medium 'moving pictures'. There are a lot of different kinds for different purposes. You have movies, TV shows, commercials, documentaries, music videos, the information video shown in airplanes, etc. Traditional games would be like movies, a pasttime you consciously set time aside for and have high expectations of. Shovelware would be more akin to zapping on tv, impulse 'purchases' that you're just using to kill some time, you're content with it not offering much more.

So yes, as a medium, games have incredible potential. But every medium is multipurpose too.

 

[MattRooney06]

Girls who like video games, and feel the need to tell everyone they're a "girl gamer"

Obviously I have no problem with Girl gamers, my best friend is in fact a girl gamer and I wouldn't have it any other way, what i'm talking about is girl gamers who seem to think they are special for being girl gamers

Like the other day I was on Youtube listening to the Phoenix Wright Objection music and there was a comment that said

"I'm a Girl Gamer and even I like this music"

What does being a girl gamer have to do with anything * potentially unnecessary rage*

 

[Ph33onix]

your post is ironic considering your avatar pic and your name

Personally I haven't found something that can't be explained in peoples behavior in a long time. I still hate hypocrisy and the huge amount of value people think a human life has but there's never really a case where I don't know why something is the way it is.

Although if you are asking for what I hate the most that would have to be the downfall of individuality. 2 things bugged me about this:

1 I've visited a few other countries UK,China,USA,Japan, and a few other in the EU and well they are all the same... I mean the big cities have malls and all the things you would expect to find and the rural or smaller cities don't, all the thrill of visiting another country is just not there anymore unless you speak the language and can at least have some interesting conversations in a foreign language.

2 I am getting my Computer Sciences bachelor degree and am thus also learning lots of useless theoretic math and computer theory along with actual programming. The thing is I see just how far "science" has gotten and how difficult it would be to actually come up with something new on your own. Even the people that still get awards and stuff don't actually work alone and are just the head of the department responsible.

Because of this I have trouble finding good reasons why life is actually worth trying getting worked up about. I know most people live their lives just trying to be happy but to me happiness is just like any other drug, it' just naturally there and thus everybody accepts it unlike unnatural stuff like chemicals foreign to the body or mental addictions. Hey, this was fun even if there are few chances that many people are gonna read this long of a post .

 

[FinalHeart95]

Anybody who is against gay marriage. I honestly don't think there are any secular arguments against it, and religious arguments can't be used for any laws in this country. It all basically comes down to "ew, gay people", which disturbs me on a few levels.

 

[Verlander]

People thinking that they are intelligent, when even the most intelligent amongst us are incredibly stupid in the "grand scheme" of things. Everything you know and believe is opinion and observation, and everyone will have a different experience. Fact is probability and life is just one big theory. Now get on with it.

 

[AwardNoPoints]

I don't understand people that commit crime. I can't wrap my head around how somebody can be so immature that they don't develop a sense of responsibility or empathy for other people by the time they reach adulthood. Spur of the moment reactions are just down to willpower, or lack thereof, but commiting a planned and organised crime with a clear thought process behind that exists for nothing other than personal gain is an action I will never understand.

Well, there's the classic bread loaf for your starving family situation. Or, if you're talking about solely personal gain, then stealing to feed yourself. If you have no money and are likely to die of hunger, there are few people whose principles would prevent them from doing whatever it takes to survive. Acts of desperation are not necessarily reflexive, they can be planned and premeditated.

 

[Majorlagger]

I think in the escapist community i am going to be in the minority on this one, However.

Atheist saying that Faith is stupid... Now don't get me wrong i believe everyone has there own choices and beliefs so all the power to you... but Atheism is the firm belief that No God Exists. However this is just as much impossible to prove as proving that God does exist, if you really thought faith was stupid you would consider yourself an Agnostic.

 

[Dutch 924]

Politics

Why is it always the bad/stupid people who end up leading the country?