i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
So far I just wish Asura's Wrath on such constraining rails, but the makers set out to make a semi-interactive Anime, and that's exactly what they did.
It's still fun. Though I had some issues with the characters and kinda cliche plot.
Let me get my live blog...
All this being said, this discussion reminds me I need to play more of it.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
Two of them at least, the other is in beta. I haven't used it for anything, but figured I'd give it a shot.
The other two versions is because we're in the middle of upgrading our software environments, hopefully we can drop one eventully, but I doubt that will be anytime soon.
We're (read: I'm) still on VS 2008 here, jut that's partially because I'm lazy. I know of people who still insist on using VS 6 for some reason, even though it's well over a decade old at this point.
Man is a most complex simple creature: see what he weaves, and how base his reasons for doing so.
So today was an interesting day. Drank some coffee, showed the new guy around...oh, and my unit underwent a military police raid.
They got us all in the lobby, reading out the banned contraband items. I sweated and fretted, like someone with something to lose, as I had possessed a camera phone with the camera removed. Drugs, outlawed cigarettes, camera phones; all things I did not have. But then the officer officer; "...and obscene materials, with either front or back nudity. If any of you have anything to declare, please declare right now."
Before I knew it, my hand shot up. I could see surprise on several faces. One of them bade me to come forward, and asked me what I wanted to declare. "Obscene materials." I said, and the phrase was bitter in my mouth. He bade me to empty my pockets, and I did so. Upon discovering my smartphone, I simply said "I had the camera removed." and he handed it back to me with no further comment or probing. Perhaps he felt merciful upon me, I'll never know.
I took him upstairs with a beating heart, and showed him the library in my locker. He flipped through such things such as Skull Man, Infinite Kung-Fu, and Peacemaker, all depraved in their own ways, and none of them bore the "taint." But when he looked over Finder, A Young Bride's Stories, and Black Joke, my heart sank. Undoubtedly these works would have the nudity he searched for, and they were some of the best stories I have ever read (except Black Joke, that thing is trash).
He took me downstairs, and for the next three hours I sat in their presence as they cataloged every page that bore bare breast, every image that showed naked buttocks. At first I fretted, like a man about to be hanged. Then I cursed myself in silence, I cursed the stringent policies of my nation beneath my breath. Then I wished that it wasn't really happening to me. I started rehearsing what to say at my trial, how to haggle. Then ennui and despair set in.
They passed around a few forms and the evidence bag to sign, while I was trying to read 'Talisman' one last time, to say goodbye. But I didn't finish it. So I put the book in the plastic bag, and spent the rest of the day in low spirits.
Now that I know the most severe punishment they can inflict, I don't really care what they do to me. I care about some of the greatest, strangest, most lovely and resonant sequential arts stories wasting away in an evidence locker until the stars grow cold, never to be seen, never to be read ever again.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
I imagine "kingCracker's real life" is the answer to the question.
I'm not really familiar with Singaporean laws regarding what material is legal and what isn't, but I'd imagine we're getting a crash course via that post.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
I'd imagine there are pros and cons compared to other first world nations, but yeah, police raids to confiscate "obscene material" seems like a big con.
If the "nudity is evil" train of thought runs throughout all policy on banned materials, it's probably to prevent people from taking/sharing nude photos, as a guess.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I had assumed it was to keep people from photographing potentially sensitive information.
Man is a most complex simple creature: see what he weaves, and how base his reasons for doing so.
Firstly, it was MILITARY police, so it's an internal security sort of thing.
Second, it was routine. We all knew it was going to come, we just didn't know when, and I didn't know that certain things weren't allowed.
Thirdly, masturbation is illegal on government property, and this was presumably a measure to take away our wank material. But how you actively STOP people from jerking off, I have no idea.
Sixth, it was only graphical depictions of nudity. I also have in my possession a girly mag full of lingerie models that I picked up, and is far sexier than the likes of Finder, but everyone is clothed, so I was allowed to keep that. And yes, Naked Lunch is allowed as long as there are no nude illustrations.
Seventh, I bought all of these in bookstores on homesoil, so I presume that we are allowed to heartily wank as much as we please in our own homes.
Eight, the MP's were all super-nice about the whole thing, and actually tried to make me feel better.
Lastly, yes, camera smartphones are banned because of the transmitting of sensitive material.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Gonna be away for a day or so, helping to clean up my grandpa's old house and garden (he lives with us now, but we're keeping it nice for prospective buyers).
I will update Zestpoole's adventure when I get back. :)
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Sometimes I have these moments where I realize just how much of AU's posting quirks I've picked up over the past two years.
It's amazing, actually, that I've known him for over two years now...god, I just wanna give him a big hug.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Well, like, look at this post I made earlier:
Goddammit, so many people on AARoads are engineers or work for state DOTs
Makes me ENVIOUS; why can't I have a cool job like that
Aside from the subject matter, doesn't that seem like something you would post?
Wow, what a day. Got called out for something awful I did, almost got banned, made a fool of myself, and realized that I cannot properly use the English Language.
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i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
And I went out and bought it, because dammit, I need that in my life sometimes.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
How horrible.
I've heard Singapore isn't a great place to live but that's just absurd.
Wait a minute. They send the police.
on raids.
to confiscate obscene material
where "obscene" is defined as anything with nudity of any kind?
That's like....that has to be over half of all media ever printed.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
Second, it was routine. We all knew it was going to come, we just didn't know when, and I didn't know that certain things weren't allowed.
Thirdly, masturbation is illegal on government property, and this was presumably a measure to take away our wank material. But how you actively STOP people from jerking off, I have no idea.
Sixth, it was only graphical depictions of nudity. I also have in my possession a girly mag full of lingerie models that I picked up, and is far sexier than the likes of Finder, but everyone is clothed, so I was allowed to keep that. And yes, Naked Lunch is allowed as long as there are no nude illustrations.
Seventh, I bought all of these in bookstores on homesoil, so I presume that we are allowed to heartily wank as much as we please in our own homes.
Eight, the MP's were all super-nice about the whole thing, and actually tried to make me feel better.
Lastly, yes, camera smartphones are banned because of the transmitting of sensitive material.
Because that post was a great read, very engaging.
Who masturbates while on the job? O_o
And really while nobody wanks during office hours, there are those who need a quick tug before bed so they might sleep better.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
I will update Zestpoole's adventure when I get back. :)
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
I just want to hide in a hole somewhere.