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The Padded Room Party: Random Thoughts

The Padded Room Party: Random Thoughts

Even been in a forum and didn't know what to talk about or how to start a thread? I'm sure we've all had those moments where we're going, okay, now what? So to meet that need Shy made a general thread where you can just post a random thought. Or respond to what someone else said.

The idea is that you can't go off topic since anything can be a topic in the thread. It looks interesting but I do wonder if it will just be a glorified spam fest. Only time will see. It is at least a nifty idea in my opinion so here's hoping the thread does well.

Feeding, nappies... and PlayStation

Feeding, nappies... and PlayStation

I'm sure I'm not the only one to read this article about how a thirteen year old boy got a fifteen year old girl pregnant and how they now have a baby. And I'm positive I'm not the only one going... What. The. Hell?!? I honestly just don't get it. How does someone at that age even get to the point where they are having sex? I've heard of girls getting pregnant at an early age, but this is the first time I've heard of the father being so young.

You read the article, and others about it and apparently she lost her virginity to him when he was eleven. I read that and it's just so messed up that it makes my head spin. Especially when they talk about how they are so ready for it. Uh... news flash, If you have to live at home and your own parents have to pay for everything... that's not ready, no matter how you try to pretend otherwise.

The Valentine's Day Thread!

The Valentine's Day Thread!

I think you all knew this was coming right? Whether you've got someone you are seeing or if you're still in the world of being single... Valentines Day is coming up! I'm single, but then I have no interest in dating. It doesn't mean I don't like the holiday though.

I'm going to give little gifts to my friends and probably go to a movie and just hang out on the fourteenth since it's this upcoming Saturday. I'm kind of excited since I love doing stuff with my friends. How about all of you? What are your plans or if you don't have any, how about some stories of past Valentine's Day?

And no day is complete without some lolcats so...

Death Penalty

Death Penalty

This one is always a hard topic when it comes up. Mainly because the issues surrounding why such a punishment would be considered can be so very complex. It would take a very long time for me to explain why I think it's necessary. So I'll try to keep it simple.

As a society I believe that we need to be accountable for our actions. If we willfully murder someone (this is where it gets tricky since war and self-defense are different) then we need to be prepared to accept the consequences of choosing to kill someone else.

So yes I think it should exist. However, I also think it's something that should be carefully considered and rarely used. Anyway, what are your thoughts?

Put Down That Sea Kitten You Monster!

Put Down That Sea Kitten You Monster!

If you haven't heard the news already, apparently PETA is under the impression that all it takes to stop people from eating fish is to rename them sea kittens. Uh... I don't know about you, but changing the name is unlikely to stop me from enjoying fish. o_O

I personally think they could have done something better than use the tasteless tactic of trying to appeal to kids with a name change. It really seems to me that with this campaign, all they're doing is fishing for sympathy instead of making a real difference.