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Forum: Relationships and Dating July 22nd 2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,991
Posted By dr2005
Re: Is it easier to just not date in High School?

With all due respect, my post was aimed at the OP's original question and made no reference to what you posted. I was offering my own opinion based on my own experiences, without seeking to challenge...
Forum: Relationships and Dating July 21st 2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,991
Posted By dr2005
Re: Is it easier to just not date in High School?

Depends how you define "easier", really. If you mean "the best way to keep stress levels down while studying", then probably yes - as others have said, high school relationships can bring with them...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 19th 2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 654
Views: 61,628
Posted By dr2005
Re: Prayer Requests Thread

Family friend's daughter (name is Genevieve) is battling a recurrence of cancer and from the sound of things is very ill indeed at the moment. Thoughts and prayers would be very much appreciated.
Forum: Games and Things July 19th 2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3,644
Views: 81,229
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 before a Moderator posts.

Six...slowly but surely... :p
Forum: Games and Things July 8th 2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3,644
Views: 81,229
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 before a Moderator posts.

Seven.

(This is going quite slowly... :p)
Forum: Games and Things July 5th 2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3,644
Views: 81,229
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things June 23rd 2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,644
Views: 81,229
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things June 14th 2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

That conversation could have gone a lot better. But I stand by what I said. I'm sorry it's not what you wanted to hear, but I can't say something is a good idea when it really isn't.
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 28th 2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Posted By dr2005
Re: my new boyfriend is cut! Help

Fair enough. :) We've been asked a few times before that's all! Hope everything works out for you.
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 28th 2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Posted By dr2005
Re: my new boyfriend is cut! Help

Just to clarify, all bitesize was trying to say is that while we can advise you on things like communication and where to find further information, and provide reassurance from personal experiences,...
Forum: Why Me? February 14th 2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

I must be one of the only people who can be in a loving, committed and physical relationship, spend Valentine's Day with my partner and still end up going home alone. Much as I have a lot to be...
Forum: General Health February 9th 2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,400
Posted By dr2005
Re: Doctor-assisted suicide

Much as I understand, and sympathise with, the position you are coming from, I would caution against basing any thought process about the acceptability or otherwise of a course of action such as...
Forum: General Health February 8th 2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,400
Posted By dr2005
Re: Doctor-assisted suicide

Much as I sympathise with the aims of the assisted suicide movement, and can understand the appeal of having that option, the following issues continue to bother me about it (and I've yet to receive...
Forum: Games and Things February 7th 2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

We need to talk. I don't like the way this is heading, or how's it making me feel, and the longer we leave it the worse it's getting.
Forum: Why Me? February 7th 2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10,584
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Screaming thread.
Views: 325,059
Posted By dr2005
Re: Screaming thread.

How is it so difficult for you to see that you talking to me like I'm a fucking child is going to wind me up? Or that by basically shutting me out when you were panicking about your dad earlier, I...
Forum: Rape and Abuse December 14th 2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,722
Posted By dr2005
Re: [REPOST] Statutory Rape

Wow. 15 months ago. I'd forgotten I even wrote a reply! :nosweat:

Oh well, here goes...



I see where you're coming from; however, I'm not sure it's entirely accurate. We consider that minors...
Forum: Rape and Abuse December 7th 2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,276
Posted By dr2005
Re: Legally, how far can we go? Statutory rape? UK

As Holly says, under current law (predominantly the Sexual Offences Act 2003) the age of consent is 16 and "statutory rape" applies to intercourse with persons aged 13 or younger. Between 13 and 16...
Forum: Education and Careers December 7th 2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,310
Posted By dr2005
Re: School Principal suspended over Saftey Drill

Very true - I was thinking more specifically about the "lockdown" drills with that comment, which despite the occasional incident (not least Dunblaine) haven't been rolled out across the UK. But fair...
Forum: Education and Careers December 4th 2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,310
Posted By dr2005
Re: School Principal suspended over Saftey Drill

If that is the case, then I agree the principal was foolhardy in her approach. However, I understand that the drill was brought about in collaboration with the police, who presumably were operating...
Forum: Education and Careers November 23rd 2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,310
Posted By dr2005
Re: School Principal suspended over Saftey Drill

I guess the key question in all of this is: was what the principal signed off an accurate depiction of what a "lockdown" situation would be like? I'm in no position to comment about such things as we...
Forum: Why Me? October 25th 2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10,584
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Screaming thread.
Views: 325,059
Posted By dr2005
Re: Screaming thread.

We get it. You're not happy he's having to see his dad. Frankly, none of us are - especially not my fiancee who happens to be his mum. We know the relationship was abusive. We've been over this a...
Forum: Sex and Puberty September 22nd 2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Male Advice Preferred: Erection - help needed
Views: 1,936
Posted By dr2005
Re: Erection - help needed

It's pretty normal - hormones are still flying all over the place, even if it's not to the same extent as when you were younger, so occasionally they'll spring a nasty surprise like that. It's...
Forum: Self Harm September 17th 2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,806
Posted By dr2005
Re: Cutting off old ties

That's understandable. All the same, it's worth giving it time to see what happens. You never know with these things.



I wouldn't say that about yourself - for one thing, doing yourself...
Forum: Self Harm September 9th 2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,806
Posted By dr2005
Re: Cutting off old ties

First off, I think you deserve a bit of credit for being quite honest about your situation and how things got to where they have. It's not the easiest of things to talk about when you've had...
Forum: Education and Careers September 9th 2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By dr2005
Re: I go to a Christian school...

First off, I'm really sorry to hear about your father dying recently - I can imagine that's been very difficult to deal with. :(

Secondly, what the girl said is complete and utter bollocks -...
Forum: Sex and Puberty September 9th 2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,238
Posted By dr2005
Re: 18 y/o virgin, didn't get erection before sex

What you describe is by no means unusual, and is what is known as performance anxiety - or indeed, "stage fright" as you refer to it above. While I can appreciate it is very frustrating in the...
Forum: Why Me? September 6th 2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Just trod on a slug. In my socks. Socks are now in the wash but not overly optimistic it'll do anything. Feeling sorry for the slug as much as anything...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 31st 2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 63,553
Posted By dr2005
Re: Your Religious and/or Spiritual Beliefs

Still believe in God, still a Catholic, still working on the details... (Hey, they call it "practising" for a reason!)
Forum: Relationships and Dating August 27th 2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,626
Posted By dr2005
Re: Could My Girlfriend Be Pregnant? Need help as soon as possible please!!

Provided your girlfriend has used the birth control properly (and the morning-after pill as advised), then you should be fine. While it is theoretically possible for sperm to be carried in pre-cum...
Forum: Sex and Puberty August 25th 2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Poll: Male Advice Preferred: Sex while girl is on her period
Views: 2,155
Posted By dr2005
Re: Sex while girl is on her period

My fiancee is not at all comfortable with or keen on the idea of sex while she is on her period, so we've never done it. She tends to feel very uncomfortable generally during her period, due to the...
Forum: Why Me? August 10th 2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Feeling more than a little taken for granted by my other half at the moment. I get it that she's busy with work, and that having a child to look after as well brings even more demands on her time....
Forum: Rape and Abuse April 23rd 2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Triggering (Abuse): Game of Thrones Rape Scene
Views: 3,765
Posted By dr2005
Re: Game of Thrones Rape Scene

I think the fact that the author of the books himself has questioned the way the book was adapted in relation to this scene says it all, really. I know Games of Thrones is sex-happy putting it...
Forum: Friends and Family March 5th 2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By dr2005
Re: Girl suing parents for college tuition.

Without the benefit of a judgment on the full facts of the case (this is only a partial verdict thus far), it's difficult to comment really. That being said, it sounds like one of the most ridiculous...
Forum: Education and Careers March 3rd 2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,562
Posted By dr2005
Re: Michael Gove Pledges 10-Hour School Days

Mike: I realise I owe you 2 replies, and this thread is on the verge of timing out because I haven't had chance to as yet. If you would prefer, and seeing as we've divulged from the topic at hand...
Forum: Education and Careers February 15th 2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,562
Posted By dr2005
Re: Michael Gove Pledges 10-Hour School Days

Sorry for being slow to reply - have been travelling a lot this week with work so haven't had chance to sit down and compose a full response.



In response:

1) I always add in "with respect"...
Forum: Education and Careers February 9th 2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,562
Posted By dr2005
Re: Michael Gove Pledges 10-Hour School Days

With respect, I think you're getting your terminology mixed up. What you're referring to sounds more like the theory of corporatocracy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporatocracy) as opposed to...
Forum: Education and Careers February 5th 2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,562
Posted By dr2005
Re: Michael Gove Pledges 10-Hour School Days

Good luck getting a kid to concentrate for 10 hours a day, that's all I'm saying...

Actually, no, I'm going to add a bit more. I went to a private school (I know, boo hiss and all that), and most...
Forum: Relationships and Dating January 26th 2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): The sex that my girlfriend has had
Views: 2,327
Posted By dr2005
Re: The sex that my girlfriend has had

Wallflower and Taylala have hit the nail on the head, really. Firstly, you need to discuss this with your wife-to-be properly and clear the air - as Wallflower says, it's not fair for her to tell you...
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 3rd 2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,379
Posted By dr2005
Re: Rape Victims and the lyrics of Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines'

I'm going to take a risk and stick my neck out on this one: I honestly don't believe the lyrics of the song necessarily bear out the interpretation which has been ascribed to them in certain...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 19th 2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Triggering (Abuse): Reassuring a worried girlfriend
Views: 3,327
Posted By dr2005
Reassuring a worried girlfriend

(The trigger warning is just me being cautious - hopefully this shouldn't be triggering, but I'm not one for taking chances!)

So, I've been with my girlfriend for nearly 6 months now and things...
Forum: Current Events and Debates November 22nd 2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: George Zimmerman arrested after threatening girlfriend with shotgun

Actually, she declined to press charges and the police did likewise after failing to retrieve video from an idea which George Zimmerman broke over his knee (according to the police's own report on...
Forum: Current Events and Debates November 20th 2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: George Zimmerman arrested after threatening girlfriend with shotgun

As with all things, it needs to go through proper due process and so I will refrain from commenting on the allegations made until it does so. That being said, if the allegations are borne out by the...
Forum: Rape and Abuse September 24th 2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Triggering: Statutory Rape
Views: 4,990
Posted By dr2005
Re: Statutory Rape

As others have said, I'm afraid that's incorrect. They would be charged as a minor, but under the vast majority of definitions of rape the 13 year old would be charged with rape. The 19 year old...
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 14th 2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,956
Posted By dr2005
Re: Girlfriend has "accepted God fully and completely"

I suppose I should start by saying there are a few loaded questions in there, so expect some interesting replies. :p I'll aim to be as neutral as possible though.



You'll probably get some...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 9th 2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,392
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion Controls?

I'd say religion wasn't designed with the intention of controlling people - at its most basic level, religion is just a codifying of a particular set of ideas to do with the supernatural which is...
Forum: Good Days! September 6th 2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11,827
Views: 380,697
Posted By dr2005
Re: I'm happy today because...

Feels like things are falling into place with my future, and it looks like being a good one. Really upbeat about things. :)
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity September 6th 2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By dr2005
Macklemore's "Same Love" and the LGBT rights movement

For those not familiar with this, Seattle-based rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis have released a single called "Same Love" in which they express their support for the LGBT rights movement....
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 1st 2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,082
Posted By dr2005
Re: My boyfriend wants to have sex? And I don't know if I am ready?

I think the key thing from your post is this line:



To me that would suggest that at this stage, it's probably too soon for you. If you're worrying about the potential consequences of it (and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 12th 2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,354
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion and intelligence

Well, I'm a Catholic and I got a 1st in my Law degree and averaged 81% on my most recent postgrad course taught at Masters level. So I'm calling bullshit on this one. :bleh:

On a more serious...
Forum: Current Events and Debates August 3rd 2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

I have read that link, thank you very much - unlike yourself, however, I have actually given consideration to what those phrases actually mean rather than jumping on one word or one phrase out of...
Forum: Current Events and Debates August 2nd 2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

Not going to quibble with the other examples you mentioned, but this is just plain wrong. A glance at the article you link to makes that clear. The CRS, funded by the DoJ, is stated as being a...
Forum: Relationships and Dating August 1st 2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By dr2005
Re: Dating single parents

Thanks for the further replies, all very helpful. (And Brandon, you didn't disappoint on the brutal honesty bit :p) I've been on another date with her this evening and so far so good, but will bear...
Forum: Relationships and Dating July 29th 2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By dr2005
Re: Dating single parents

Thanks for both replies - you both make very good points and ones I will take on board without doubt. How things will work out if it gets serious enough that I'm introduced to the kid (which I know...
Forum: Relationships and Dating July 28th 2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By dr2005
Dating single parents

This is more of a dating thing than a relationship thing as the title suggests, but relationship advice is also welcome.

So, my life took a slightly unexpected twist last night. Was at a house...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 22nd 2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

Did I say it was the norm? Leaving aside that point (which is debatable - certainly I'd say it's more likely than not that teenage boys will get into fights at school at some point or another, to...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 22nd 2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

With all due respect, you have missed the point I was trying to make. My comment had nothing to do with viewing the situation as if I were Trayvon Martin; it was to point out that assuming someone is...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 22nd 2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

I'll address each of those in turn:

1) The organised fights: I believe the texts and videos you refer to were excluded by the trial judge, Debra Nelson, on the grounds that they were irrelevant...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 21st 2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

Oh dear, Ben:



Source (http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20258728/trayvon-martins-mother-police-demonizing-slain-son)

From a glance at other sources it may well be the case that he...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 16th 2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

I'm not sure what source gave you that definition of 3rd degree murder, because that description is incorrect. The 2012 Florida Statutes...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 15th 2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

My understanding (again limited by the fact I don't know US federal law inside out) is that a civil rights violation charge could be brought separately from any potential hate crime charge....
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 15th 2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

Again, that speaks more of irrational paranoia than an understanding of the case. But I see your point, and I agree with what you said about the media's role in all this and in similar cases....
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 14th 2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

Again, like Ben this is pure speculation (unless there was something in the witness testimony to the effect that he was returning to his car, in which case I would be grateful for a source as thus...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 14th 2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

I have no idea whatsoever. Happy to hold my hands up over that one and amend accordingly.
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 14th 2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman

Been away a while, but figured I'd come back to post my thoughts on this - after, inevitably, responding to some of Ben's comments. Wouldn't be the same otherwise. :p



The judge clearly felt...
Forum: Why Me? December 24th 2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Just completely fed up, and not remotely in the Christmas spirit.
Forum: Why Me? December 1st 2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Epiphany moments really suck. :/
Forum: Why Me? November 9th 2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Just so damn tired...
Forum: Why Me? October 28th 2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Couldn't get to sleep last night, as my brain decided to go into overdrive on everything that's bothering me at the moment. Not impressed. :mad:
Forum: Games and Things October 27th 2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

Sorry if I came across a bit aloof when we were out - you're a really nice girl and I'd like to get to know you better. I was just really off form (and a bit annoyed about my last-minute call-up)....
Forum: Why Me? October 26th 2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Still socially awkward at 25. Damn it.
Forum: Education and Careers October 13th 2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,057
Posted By dr2005
Re: Would you go to college out of state to be with someone you love?

Man, college...that's a while ago now! XD

Anyway, I would say that unless I wanted to go to that college anyway and it offered the course I wanted to study, probably not. Sounds a bit harsh on...
Forum: Current Events and Debates September 26th 2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

To the best of my knowledge, the defence hasn't presented its case yet (nor should it at this case, seeing as we are still in pre-trial discovery), so I'm not sure what you're referring to by "what...
Forum: Current Events and Debates September 25th 2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

I'm intrigued as to what exactly it is you know, outside of what has been released into the public domain, that leaves you convinced that Mr Zimmerman has an insurmountable defence which would see...
Forum: Technology, Gamers and Gadgets September 23rd 2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,263
Posted By dr2005
Re: Apple Iphone 5 cost 199 to make! Sells for 849!

In light of the usual distribution model for phones, I would expect the vast majority of iPhone 5s were sold as part of a contract rather than SIM-free for pay-as-you-go purposes (simple reason...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 16th 2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,830
Posted By dr2005
Re: Talking about religion

I'm a Catholic, and I'm happy to talk about religion with anyone of any creed, culture or philosophical outlook - provided it's done from a position of mutual respect for the other person and with an...
Forum: Why Me? September 11th 2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

May have to quit my job... :(
Forum: Why Me? September 10th 2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Nearly crashed the car again earlier - driving down the main road, took my eyes off the road for about three seconds and the cars in front had come to a complete halt. Slammed the brakes on and...
Forum: Technology, Gamers and Gadgets August 28th 2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,378
Posted By dr2005
Re: Apple Vs. Samsung

Good God, that means I've agreed with you on something as well... D:
Forum: Technology, Gamers and Gadgets August 28th 2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,378
Posted By dr2005
Re: Apple Vs. Samsung

You are correct insofar as a company needs to take some identifiable form of action to show they are still using the trademark - however, that need not be ligitation. Had they entered into...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 27th 2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,953
Posted By dr2005
Re: What Religion Am I>?

Agree with Lizzie - that sounds most like Buddhism, particularly the bit about karma. Best suggestion would be to do some entry-level reading on the life of Buddha and his teachings, as well as some...
Forum: Rape and Abuse August 23rd 2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,807
Posted By dr2005
Re: Legitimate Rape - Akin and Galloway

Such instances of false accusations of rape are generally quite rare (estimated at 2% of reported rapes), and those that do reach trial stage are often discovered under cross-examination. The fear of...
Forum: Rape and Abuse August 22nd 2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,807
Posted By dr2005
Re: Legitimate Rape - Akin and Galloway

Nope, and I'm not even going to try. Biologically speaking Akin just seems to be making it up as he goes along and not even realising how far off piste he's gone, while legally speaking Galloway is...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 19th 2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

Were the witness in question "full of shit", as you put it, the defence would have succeeded in having the statement quashed from the evidence file - presumably by bringing evidence of witness...
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 5th 2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

Bail now set at $1m.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18729622

If they use the original percentage to determine how much needs to be paid, that works out at a $100,000 bond. About what...
Forum: Games and Things June 30th 2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for making excuses for not being on this thread. :p
Forum: Rape and Abuse June 27th 2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,131
Posted By dr2005
Re: Men Outnumber Women Among American Rape Victims

Been there, tried that. Made no difference whatsoever. People become desensitised to acts of gratuitous violence if they seem them often enough.

@girlfromsocal: The entire rationale behind...
Forum: Rape and Abuse June 26th 2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,131
Posted By dr2005
Re: Men Outnumber Women Among American Rape Victims

Seconded. The punishment is meant to be deprivation of liberty, not bodily integrity or whatever's left of their dignity.

Anyway, I think the whole issue of prison crime is one which could do with...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 19th 2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,973
Posted By dr2005
Re: religion

As a churchgoer (intermittently at present), I think it's down to three things:



More people being atheist/agnostic/other religions than has been the case in recent history in the West;
A...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 17th 2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,043
Posted By dr2005
Re: Besides Religion

Try not to tar everyone with the same brush in future, please - you'll find there are plenty of us religious people on here who can support our beliefs with logic and reason rather than just being...
Forum: Education and Careers June 11th 2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,390
Posted By dr2005
Re: How to Stay Christian in College

I'll tackle them one at a time, as a Catholic with liberal leanings and the occasional lapse:



I'd say it's a matter of opinion whether marriage promises are "binding" or not, but in any event...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 9th 2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

That's where the defence submission in the next bail hearing comes in. Provided they can explain this sufficiently, it won't have a bearing and his previous good record of cooperation will take...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 9th 2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

I'm not familiar with the procedural rules involved in calculating bail amounts, but if the judge is satisfied it was a genuine oversight I would not expect the bail level to be raised to a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 8th 2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,051
Posted By dr2005
Re: 'Batmanism': a valid religion?

Validity in the field of religion is always a prickly topic at the best of times, if for no other reason than what constitutes "validity" in terms of a belief is highly subjective. Even concepts in...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 8th 2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

While the circumstances surrounding it admittedly do not help his credibility at present, this is a procedural issue as much as anything. Provided his defence team can provided a suitable explanation...
Forum: Current Events and Debates May 15th 2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

I come from the land of sarcasm, my friend - my first response still stands. I'll take your word on the Brady Campaign and spare myself the cringing - I do enough of that at work as it is...


...
Forum: Why Me? May 15th 2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Hit a really low ebb - can't be bothered to put effort into work, socialising, the gym...anything really. Just hoping I haven't gotten restless again...
Forum: Current Events and Debates May 9th 2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

A few problems with this. One, "subconscious" is a pop psychology term, not a scientific one - thought processes are either conscious (to admittedly varying degrees) or unconscious. There isn't...
Forum: Games and Things May 1st 2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

I really like you - I mean, REALLY like you - and I really wish I didn't. No matter how I look at it, it'll only end in trouble if I act on how I feel. Yet all I've got instead is stewing over my own...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 29th 2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,420
Posted By dr2005
Re: Abortion?

I feel this is where a logical hiccup occurs. While the mother may indeed have no control over the biological processes, none of them would take place but for (in most cases at least) a conscious...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 17th 2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,838
Posted By dr2005
Re: Raising children into religion.

I know mate, don't worry. Hence the ":p" afterwards.
Forum: Why Me? April 17th 2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Trying to help someone through a rough patch, and getting pretty much all of it thrown back in my face.
Forum: Why Me? April 16th 2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Can't seem to talk to people properly - mind's just too tied up with things. And when I do manage to talk to people properly, I always seem to be the bearer of bad news or having to bring them back...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 15th 2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: Trayvon Martin

Please don't infer assumptions on my behalf. It's not very good form. I make no such assumption - I merely pointed out it's still a conscious process. Conscious =/= rational.
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 15th 2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: George Zimmerman Charged With 2nd Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin's Death

If he had enough time and presence of mind to reach for his gun, remove it from the holster, release the safety, take aim and fire, then clearly he wasn't being bashed around the head enough to...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 13th 2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,838
Posted By dr2005
Re: Raising children into religion.

So much for freedom of religion then. :p

Anyway, should I have kids (and there's quite a big "if" on that front at the moment) I would in all likelihood raise them with awareness of my faith and...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 12th 2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: George Zimmerman Charged With 2nd Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin's Death

I am quite aware of the difference between real life and the movies, thank you very much - I have achieved at least that much in the quarter-century I have been alive. My point is - and I suspect it...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 12th 2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: George Zimmerman Charged With 2nd Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin's Death

You assume incorrectly, I'm afraid - I have used firearms before (briefly, admittedly) and I know enough to be able to say it's as easy to hit someone in the shoulder as the chest if you're at...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 12th 2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,420
Posted By dr2005
Re: Abortion?

Suitable formula milk is available, certainly, but in itself requires quite a bit of effort to produce (sterilising equipment, mixing the formula etc.) which in itself consumes resources for the...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 12th 2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: George Zimmerman Charged With 2nd Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin's Death

A few points to raise in response. One, that level of ferocity of attack is not consistent with the reported injuries to Zimmerman ("raining blows down on your head" woudl arguably cause more than a...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 12th 2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 25,080
Posted By dr2005
Re: George Zimmerman Charged With 2nd Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin's Death

I think you may want to consider the wording of Florida's so-called "Stand Your Ground" law again:

"2011 Florida Statutes CHAPTER 776 JUSTIFIABLE USE OF FORCE[20]...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 10th 2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,420
Posted By dr2005
Re: Abortion?

So, just to stress-test this claim, what's the difference between a foetus and a newborn being breastfed? At the point of breastfeeding, it's living on the mother's body and is deriving nutrients at...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 9th 2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,420
Posted By dr2005
Re: Abortion?

Neither of them are framed in terms of "choice" to the same extent as the abortion argument, though - the arguments for or against surgery are framed in terms of risk vs reward or life now vs...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 8th 2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,420
Posted By dr2005
Re: Abortion?

What I would give for this subject to be stickied and black-listed so we don't have to go through this every few months or so. We really have done this topic to death and a lot of this is just...
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 15th 2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By dr2005
Re: Work Place Romance?

Best advice is tread carefully. Leaving aside the very valid point made that it could be in breach of your employer's code of conduct, it could make things very awkward indeed whether things go well...
Forum: General Health March 9th 2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Doctor lying bill

Purely playing Devil's Advocate, it could be argued that a number of widely-accepted medical procedures (including, but not limited to, organ donation and abortion) would also fall foul of the...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 1st 2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,381
Posted By dr2005
Re: Is ATHEISM a RELIGION?

The worrying bit is, it probably sums me up very well! XD And no worries, apologies if it came across as an attack - I can see what you mean, I'm just not sure about the analogy insofar as the...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 1st 2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,381
Posted By dr2005
Re: Is ATHEISM a RELIGION?

Yeah...blame the law degree for that one I guess. :p

Also, thanks for the positive messages guys - have to admit when I first saw Shively's post I did start to wonder about what I'd actually...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 28th 2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,381
Posted By dr2005
Re: Is ATHEISM a RELIGION?

While the lack of belief in a deity or deities cannot in itself be a standalone religion, Mike is right in pointing out that holding such a belief does not prevent one being defined as "religious"...
Forum: Why Me? February 17th 2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Crap day, crap week, crap mood.
Forum: Why Me? February 2nd 2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Having a really off week...
Forum: Birthdays! February 2nd 2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,877
Posted By dr2005
Re: Happy birthday, Rob! =D (3rd Feb)

Happy birthday for tomorrow Rob - hope you have a good one. :)
Forum: Games and Things February 2nd 2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for hating on the Star Wars Dance Off video. Seeing Darth Vader dancing made my week. XD
Forum: Games and Things January 28th 2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 31,186
Posted By dr2005
Re: What are you thinking right now?

If it makes you feel any better, I'm 24. :p

Anyway...I'm thinking about just how much my life seems to have gone into freefall at the moment, and how I'm going to try and get it back on track. No...
Forum: General Health January 24th 2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,380
Posted By dr2005
Re: Doctor playing Eugenics

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Godwin's Law in action...
Forum: Games and Things January 23rd 2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

I think I really like you, but I wouldn't know where to begin as far as doing anything about it goes. That's not normal for me. Damn.
Forum: Chit-Chat January 23rd 2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,285
Views: 105,851
Posted By dr2005
Re: The "Wow! Look at my post count!" Thread

Just passed the 1,500 mark. :)
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 23rd 2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 41
Triggering (Abuse): Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case
Views: 4,208
Posted By dr2005
Re: Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case

If you seriously think a Jiu-Jitsu grading is a "friendly sparring competition", I'd suggest you actually go to one. I can assure you friendly does not come into the equation. In my case, the person...
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 23rd 2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 41
Triggering (Abuse): Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case
Views: 4,208
Posted By dr2005
Re: Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case

Having being on the receiving end of a proper strike to the groin area during a Jiu-Jitsu grading, I can assure you that you're in no position to do much of anything in that situation. In any event,...
Forum: General Health January 23rd 2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,380
Posted By dr2005
Re: Doctor playing Eugenics

Agreed - I take no issue with the quality of life argument (my only remark on it being that there isn't enough information to comment either way). I'm just baffled as to why mental condition was...
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 22nd 2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 41
Triggering (Abuse): Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case
Views: 4,208
Posted By dr2005
Re: Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case

And if the rapist is carrying a gun themself? What then? Or if they overpower the victim and take possession of the stun gun? Introducing weapons into the equation isn't a magic pill, and if anything...
Forum: General Health January 22nd 2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,380
Posted By dr2005
Re: Doctor playing Eugenics

Irrespective of the concerns regarding quality of life, which may have merit (although I would argue we know far too little about her actual prognosis to comment), the notion that her mental...
Forum: Games and Things January 22nd 2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for implying surrender in the absence of evidence of surrender.
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 22nd 2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 41
Triggering (Abuse): Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case
Views: 4,208
Posted By dr2005
Re: Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case

Very fair point. All the same, I think this is one of those areas where the wider debate about conviciton rates, case attrition etc. is always going to flare up, even if it doesn't directly relate to...
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 21st 2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 41
Triggering (Abuse): Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case
Views: 4,208
Posted By dr2005
Re: Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case

I underlined that word in your post, because this is where I think you're going wrong. Amy actually said that disbelief is "yet another reason", implying more than one reason and therefore that it is...
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 21st 2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 41
Triggering (Abuse): Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case
Views: 4,208
Posted By dr2005
Re: Ben Rothlesberger's Rape Case

Bullshit. Utter, utter bullshit. That isn't remotely what Amy said, and frankly twisting her words to that extent is below you. People can choose not to press forward with court cases for all manner...
Forum: Games and Things January 20th 2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for not looking up what a soprano is. :p (It's a type of singing voice by the way, one with the highest pitch out of the traditional ranges. :))
Forum: Games and Things January 19th 2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for not warning people before posting that picture...!
Forum: Games and Things January 17th 2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for picking on a moderator. :p

I'd also like to retrospectively ban Stacey for thinking I was banning Eilish when I was actually banning Sammi, but that's just getting too complicated! XD
Forum: Games and Things January 17th 2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

YES! WE ARE VICTORIOUS! :dem:

I mean, uh, eight. :p
Forum: Games and Things January 16th 2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

Five.

You have to sleep sometime Barbara. :p
Forum: Games and Things January 16th 2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you because I thought Eilish was referring to the use of two smileys (":P") and so am now a bit confused. *)
Forum: Games and Things January 15th 2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

Definitely time for a more concerted effort. :p

One
Forum: Games and Things January 15th 2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for hating on the tree. XD
Forum: Games and Things January 15th 2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

Nineteen.

Hey, it's worth a try. :p
Forum: Games and Things January 15th 2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

Seventeen...I think we need a more co-ordinated effort if we're going to do this. :p
Forum: Games and Things January 15th 2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for even contemplating impersonating a real doctor. D:
Forum: Games and Things January 14th 2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things January 14th 2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for discriminating against non-Emilys. :p
Forum: Games and Things January 11th 2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things January 11th 2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

Please stop being so patronising when answering questions I ask you at work. You're a nice person, I get on well with you and like talking to you generally, but I've been doing this job for nearly...
Forum: Games and Things January 11th 2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for quoting Galaxy Quest (which still has to be the funniest sci-fi comedy I've seen). :D
Forum: Games and Things January 11th 2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things January 10th 2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things January 10th 2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you both for being younger than me and making me feel old. :p
Forum: Games and Things January 10th 2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

Banned for blatant hypocrisy. :D
Forum: Games and Things January 10th 2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

Fourteen. (Vive la révolution! :dem:)
Forum: Games and Things January 9th 2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things January 9th 2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

D: I ban you for banning me for not thinking of anything original to ban her for. XD
Forum: Games and Things January 9th 2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things January 8th 2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 127,228
Posted By dr2005
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for being banned so many times I can't think of anything original to ban you for. :p
Forum: Games and Things January 8th 2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Games and Things January 7th 2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Sex and Puberty January 3rd 2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,174
Posted By dr2005
Re: why don't doctors regulate when you enter puberty?

The simple reason is this: puberty is a natural part of the life cycle and attempts to stop it or delay its onset can be risky and aren't to be taken lightly. It will always be a case of slowing...
Forum: Games and Things January 1st 2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 270,834
Posted By dr2005
Forum: Goals and Ambitions January 1st 2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,358
Posted By dr2005
Re: no one takes my career goal seriously....

As others have said, aiming to become a zookeeper is a worthwhile career goal to have and certainly not one you should have to go on the defensive about. From the sound of it you are passionate about...
Forum: Games and Things January 1st 2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 41,491
Posted By dr2005
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

See, that just makes it sound like I argue all the time...well, okay, maybe I do a lot of the time. :p

Anyway...on to the poster above:

3/10 - Starting to see you around a bit more now.
Forum: Why Me? December 30th 2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Car's decided to flood its engine with petrol and burn through it like there's no tomorrow. :mad:
Forum: Goals and Ambitions December 29th 2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 37,351
Posted By dr2005
Re: what do you want to do before you die?

Meet the right girl, fall in love, get married, have kids etc. - basically build up a family and life of our own.
Establish a career - I don't know if it's going to be in Law or not, but I want to...
Forum: Games and Things December 28th 2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 41,491
Posted By dr2005
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

6/10

Haven't seen you as much recently but good to see you again. :)
Forum: Games and Things December 28th 2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

Well this is annoying. On the one hand, I wouldn't have met you in the first place without work; on the other hand, while we're colleagues you're off-limits for all kinds of reasons. Even when I...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 22nd 2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Male Advice Preferred: I had a dream about my girlfriend.
Views: 5,417
Posted By dr2005
Re: I had a dream about my girlfriend.

As has already been said, dreams are just dreams. Don't worry about it. In REM, your brain will cobble together all manner of things (usually in a way which doesn't make much sense) in an attempt to...
Forum: Why Me? December 21st 2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Full of cold, hacked my lungs out a fair bit of the day and nearly threw up last night. Not a happy bunny...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 20th 2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By dr2005
Re: Does Getting Back Together Ever Work..?

As others have said, it depends how significant the problem which caused you to break up is as far as your relationship goes. My ex and I were together for just under half a year, broke up, got back...
Forum: Birthdays! December 20th 2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,931
Posted By dr2005
Re: Happy Birthday, Acheron!

Happy birthday mate - have a good one. :)
Forum: Why Me? December 19th 2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 304,731
Posted By dr2005
Re: Complaint of the day

Not sleeping properly, and drivers around where I live are really starting to piss me off now. So it's raining. Big deal. It's BRITAIN. Use your wipers and learn to drive...
Forum: Education and Careers November 28th 2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,152
Posted By dr2005
Re: The Economy, College, and the BS You're Fed in HS

I agree completely - focusing solely on university education and getting degrees, as both the USA and the UK among others appear to be doing, is leaving a massive gulf in skills which are actually...
Forum: Games and Things November 21st 2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10,414
Views: 398,267
Posted By dr2005
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

After all this time, I still wish things had worked out even slightly better than they have done. Too much water under the bridge now, I suppose. The only thing I hope is that wherever you are right...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity November 20th 2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,860
Posted By dr2005
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

You really are missing the point. Knowledge of the actual act of ending their life isn't what was being questioned; it was knowledge of the gravity of the situation which was. Most kids have a very...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity November 17th 2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,860
Posted By dr2005
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

I don't know enough to comment about the bullying itself, but whatever has been going on it is incredibly sad for someone so young to feel the need to end their own life. It does make me question how...
Forum: Relationships and Dating November 5th 2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By dr2005
Re: Dating

As Jake and Shannon both said, it's when you feel ready - properly ready, not just need-to-be-in-a-relationship ready - that counts. For some people, that can be a matter of days; for others it can...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy October 31st 2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,772
Posted By dr2005
Re: What is a Religion

My understanding is that for something to become "religious" as opposed to "philosophical", it tends to need more of a metaphysical/spiritual aspect to it - that is to say, it needs to concern events...
Forum: General Health September 26th 2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,632
Posted By dr2005
Re: There's a Doctor in the house!

Welcome to the site - always good to have someone from another perspective among us. :)
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 22nd 2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion vs Science...why?

I suppose I define spirituality as that which helps me work out the essence of who I am and my place in the wider world, and form a holistic view of that wider world. I'm not saying that's what it is...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 20th 2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion vs Science...why?

True; however, you would normally expect the competing propositions to bear more than superficial similarity. For instance, if people were arguing over the comparative merits of apples and oranges,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 19th 2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion vs Science...why?

I must admit I did wonder if Galileo would come up - and it's quite ironic because the claim he was making was not in fact the nature of the dispute. Galileo's fundamental problem was that he sought...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 18th 2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By dr2005
Question Religion vs Science...why?

NOTE: Please keep this debate civil and on-topic. If it starts to degenerate into another believer-bashing/atheist-bashing thread, I will close it. You have been warned. :p

Anyway...as someone who...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 12th 2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,339
Posted By dr2005
Re: Do you/Would you only date someone of the same religion (or lack of)?

As with any other potential "deal-breaker" in a relationship, I think it only becomes a significant obstacle if one or both people make it one, either through having very strong and immovable views...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare September 6th 2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,622
Posted By dr2005
Re: Is it likely she can get pregnant?

As others have said, provided she's using it correctly the odds are low; however, there is still a chance when not using one of the barrier methods (e.g. condom) and as always being cautious is the...
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 5th 2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By dr2005
Re: Interracial dating.

Classic. :p

Anyway, while I'd be lying if I said I don't notice differences in ethnicity on some level it's as much of a non-issue as it can be as far as I'm concerned. I have friends from various...
Forum: Technology, Gamers and Gadgets August 28th 2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,664
Posted By dr2005
Re: Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook Named New CEO

Sad to see him go on health grounds, and he clearly played a significant role in Apple's resurgence from the brink. However, I'll be happy if this spells an end to Apple's recent litigation frenzy,...
Forum: Rape and Abuse August 18th 2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,395
Posted By dr2005
Re: Middle School Girl Expelled, Forced to Apologize to Boy Who Raped Her

I hope the school board themselves have a good legal team on standby, because they could end up with the mother and father of all damages claims landing on their heads if it turns out they indeed...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction August 13th 2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,036
Posted By dr2005
Re: I don't drink alcohol

As everyone else has said, there is absolutely nothing wrong with not drinking alcohol and you should feel no pressure to do so if you don't want to. I will hold my hand up and say my experiences...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 13th 2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,019
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion in the census.

I think the last one is a very good point - some people do take the position that their views on religion are no one's business, least of all the state (who do commission the census in the first...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 12th 2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,019
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion in the census.

The "I get a lot of guff from Atheists (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f39-religion-spirituality-science-philosophy/t80030-i-get-lot-guff-atheists/)" thread is one recent example, as shown by Nat's...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 12th 2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,019
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion in the census.

I would start off by saying that was a general observation based on two stints on TeenHelp, and that it is based upon a distinction between a good-natured exchange of differing views (debate) and a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 12th 2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,019
Posted By dr2005
Re: Religion in the census.

That certainly wasn't how I read the comment, so please calm down. We have enough arguments over nothing in this bit of the forum as it is... :p

For what it's worth, I believe most census bodies...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 10th 2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,093
Posted By dr2005
Re: Do you follow the same religion as your parents?

Yes, but I didn't always and I do so now by choice. We're all pretty open minded towards other religions and those with no religion anyway so I'm happy enough.
Forum: Games and Things July 10th 2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 41,491
Posted By dr2005
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

10/10 - you seem to be everywhere... :p
Forum: Games and Things July 9th 2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 41,491
Posted By dr2005
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

Also 3/10 - think I've seen you on a few threads.

Just noticed you joined fairly recently so welcome to TeenHelp. :)
Forum: Chit-Chat July 5th 2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1,285
Views: 105,851
Posted By dr2005
Re: The "Wow! Look at my post count!" Thread

Haven't posted in this thread, but just hit the 1,000 mark so I think that's worth a shout. :D
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