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Posted by Declan on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:49
In reply to Dark Horses » kaleidoscope, posted by Quintal on March 20, 2007, at 15:39:12
Is Lamictal that good?
I had no idea.
Posted by Quintal on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:49
In reply to Re: Dark Horses, posted by Declan on March 20, 2007, at 15:59:51
I meant to say: "This has been a revelatory thread I feel".
But yes, I had a good response to it for two years where it at least kept me rock solid stable, if a little befuddled.
Q
Posted by Quintella on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: Dark Horses, posted by Declan on March 20, 2007, at 15:59:51
Okay, I've taken the hint from some here that my feminine side may be happier if I was living as a woman. It's an interesting idea so I thought I might put it to the test.
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Posted by Quintella on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Babblename Gender Reassignment, posted by Quintella on March 20, 2007, at 21:37:21
It feels wrong. I just posted to FredPotter as a woman, and felt like a stranger to myself. After only an hour I find myself reaching instinctively for my 'al' only for hand to snatch at empty space. It's strange and disturbing. I am definitely not transgendered.
I have made a request for the good doctor to reverse it. I'm going to bed now and hopefully when I wake this will all be over.
Q
Posted by Ken Blades on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: Where did this post go off on such a tangent? » Ken Blades, posted by Quintal on March 20, 2007, at 11:50:41
No, but perhaps YOU would feel more comfortable...
or happier[eventually]. I realize you get off
on your intellectualizations that prompt
responses from the board population, but is
that LIFE? Seems rather sad to me.But hey, that's just my humble opinion. Do whatever
floats your boat.Ken
Posted by Quint on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: Where did this post go off on such a tangent? » Quintal, posted by Ken Blades on March 21, 2007, at 2:53:17
>No, but perhaps YOU would feel more >comfortable...
>or happier[eventually]. I realize you get off
>on your intellectualizations that prompt
>responses from the board population, but is
>that LIFE?Yes, I do and yes, it is. Especially for most people who post here.
>Seems rather sad to me.
That would carry more weight if you weren't a regular contributor to this thread yourself.
It disappoints me when people try to discourage others from posting on topics they find unnerving with derisive name calling like this. One thing I've never done upon reading a post I consider truly sad, rambling or boring is to fire off an irate response pleading for the person to stop posting, not on a message board when I can click on the little x in the top right corner of the screen and move on to a thread I find more interesting.
Q
Posted by gardenergirl on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: Where did this post go off on such a tangent? » Quintal, posted by Ken Blades on March 21, 2007, at 2:53:17
> I realize you get off
> on your intellectualizations that prompt
> responses from the board population, but is
> that LIFE? Seems rather sad to me.Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down or jump to conclusions. Dinah previously asked you to be civil, so now I am blocking you for a week. If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please first see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceFollow-ups regarding these issues should be directed to Psycho-Babble Administration and should of course be civil. Dr. Bob has oversight over deputy decisions, and he may choose a different action. If you wish, you can appeal this decision to him.
namaste
gg, acting as deputy
Posted by gardenergirl on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: Where did this post go off on such a tangent? » Ken Blades, posted by Quint on March 21, 2007, at 6:04:26
> It disappoints me when people try to discourage others from posting on topics they find unnerving with derisive name calling like this.
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down. Dinah previously asked you to be civil, so now I am blocking you from posting for a week. I've asked Dr. Bob to correct your screen name as per your request, so hopefully that name will be available for you to use when your block is up.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforce
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be directed to the Admin board and should of course be civil. Dr. Bob has oversight over deputy decisions, and he may choose a different action.Thus, you can always appeal this decision to him.namaste
gg, acting as deputy
Posted by FredPotter on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: Where did this post go off on such a tangent? » Ken Blades, posted by Quint on March 21, 2007, at 6:04:26
Q I agree. Ken - please leave him alone. Recently you posted a really useful post. Hey Quint reminds me of Peter Quint standing at the window in Turn of the Screw by Henry James (hrrrooorrrraaaggghhh!)
Fred
Posted by Declan on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: Where did this post go off on such a tangent? » Quint, posted by FredPotter on March 21, 2007, at 18:02:42
This excursion into the polymorphous perverse does not seem to have pleased everybody.
Well, no surprises there.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: heterosexuality: a social construct » elanor roosevelt, posted by Quintal on March 20, 2007, at 14:24:03
It's also a statistical fact that most people are heterosexual, for what that's worth.
it is a statistical fact that most people "self define" as heterosexual.
we do not live in a society that encourages exploration of our sexuality. We are supposed to watch more TV and forget any meaningful longings.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:50
In reply to Re: heterosexuality: a social construct » kaleidoscope, posted by Quintal on March 20, 2007, at 14:59:01
> You could try tianeptine, or did that fail?
>
> Qi am sorry that tianeptine made me so moody
but i have lots left and i was thinking i would take some the next time my lover is in town.
it kept me "easily aroused."
Posted by FredPotter on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:51
In reply to Re: heterosexuality: a social construct, posted by elanor roosevelt on March 21, 2007, at 21:35:56
what's self-define mean? Is it a Postmodern phrase? If so I want nothing to do it
Posted by kaleidoscope on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:51
In reply to Polymorphous perverse, posted by Declan on March 21, 2007, at 20:13:27
Dec, what is the polymorphous perverse? It sounds kind of cool.
K
Posted by Declan on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:51
In reply to Re: Polymorphous perverse » Declan, posted by kaleidoscope on March 22, 2007, at 17:35:36
Hello Mr K
Polymorphous perverse was Freud's desciption of infant sexuality. (I think).
I've not read much of the man himself.
Declan
Posted by Declan on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:51
In reply to Re: Polymorphous perverse » Declan, posted by kaleidoscope on March 22, 2007, at 17:35:36
And it must mean 'taking many forms' and 'with no regard for established norms'.
Perhaps he meant this about our initial natures?
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:51
In reply to Re: heterosexuality: a social construct » elanor roosevelt, posted by FredPotter on March 22, 2007, at 0:15:34
> what's self-define mean? Is it a Postmodern phrase? If so I want nothing to do it
by "self defined" i mean that people said "oh, i'm straight" to some question. were likely not asked about their sexual history or fantasies.
Posted by kaleidoscope on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:51
In reply to Re: Polymorphous perverse » kaleidoscope, posted by Declan on March 22, 2007, at 20:13:37
Hello Mr. Declan,
You mean that our initial natures are polymorphous perverse because we have not yet learnt what is socially accepted as normal?
Mr. K
Posted by Declan on March 24, 2007, at 22:50:51
In reply to Re: Polymorphous perverse » Declan, posted by kaleidoscope on March 23, 2007, at 16:24:45
It might have something to do with how we love in our lives. As soon as we are born (and for all I know before) we start to love. The pattern the love takes in early childhood will be recreated in varying formulations in an effort to feel freedom and enjoyment in sexual relations later in life. That's my version, as good as I can think at the moment.
It probably has bugger all to do with Freud.> Hello Mr. Declan,
>
> You mean that our initial natures are polymorphous perverse because we have not yet learnt what is socially accepted as normal?
>
> Mr. K
>
>
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 24, 2007, at 23:00:37
In reply to Re: Where did this post go off on such a tangent? » Quint, posted by FredPotter on March 21, 2007, at 18:02:42
> Hey Quint reminds me of Peter Quint standing at the window in Turn of the Screw by Henry James (hrrrooorrrraaaggghhh!)
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused.
But please don't take this personally, either, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please first see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceFollow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Gabbi-2 on March 25, 2007, at 16:43:28
In reply to Re: please be civil » FredPotter, posted by Dr. Bob on March 24, 2007, at 23:00:37
semen tasted like beer, a lot fewer men would be homophobic.
Posted by sdb on March 25, 2007, at 17:27:09
In reply to well, My simple theory is that if.. » Dr. Bob, posted by Gabbi-2 on March 25, 2007, at 16:43:28
In art, for example music, there are many genius said or known to have or had a special sexual orientation.
Sviatoslav Richter was homosexual, Nathan Milstein was said to be too. Glenn Gould was attributed as an asexual but that's not for sure in contrast to his drug addiction.
Sviatoslav Richter playing Schumann's Toccatahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Au_TBsyRAA
(Richter seems to have a personal glasses remover before a difficult passage...)
Glenn Gould plays Bachhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB76jxBq_gQ
(The dog seems to be tired of music...:-)
Bach BWV 1004 Chaconne Nathan Milstein Violin - Part 2
Bach BWV 1004 Chaconne Nathan Milstein Violin - Part 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdEFedswEX0
(very nice spectatrice / spectateur)sdb
Posted by Gabbi-2 on March 25, 2007, at 17:55:20
In reply to special orientation of artists (nice videos), posted by sdb on March 25, 2007, at 17:27:09
Posted by Gabbi-2 on March 25, 2007, at 18:02:56
In reply to special orientation of artists (nice videos), posted by sdb on March 25, 2007, at 17:27:09
It's true, perhaps why some religions honour homosexuality.
It's sad though, that maligned groups have at times gained acceptance because of what they "given" to society (hence my beer comment) Is it really morality? Or are people just trying use the immoral club to bash something they find personally distasteful?
One should be able to be a talentless loser and still be accepted
Posted by sdb on March 25, 2007, at 18:36:03
In reply to Re: special orientation of artists (nice videos) » sdb, posted by Gabbi-2 on March 25, 2007, at 18:02:56
Dear Gabbi-2
> It's true, perhaps why some religions honour homosexuality.
That's interesting. Which religions do honor homosexuality? I suppose the Vatican does not.
> It's sad though, that maligned groups have at times gained acceptance because of what they "given" to society (hence my beer comment)
Yes, I think it's sad. Even if such groups gain acceptance at times it is possible that they must suffer. Sviatoslav Richter had episodes of depression. He had (unfortunately) an unbelievable memory and said in his eighties that his life was nothing for him. In the only official interview in his last days he said: "I don't like myself". Richter was somehow captivated due to his genius and political circumstances (controlled by Soviet agents and much more)
In contrast Nathan Milstein had many musical companions probably with a similar orientation. He said: "It doesn't make sense to think too much about life sometimes".
Gould suffered anxiety and had episodes of depression. But this maybe not due to a special orientation.
Is it really morality? Or are people just trying use the immoral club to bash something they find personally distasteful?
> One should be able to be a talentless loser and still be accepted
>It is sad to say but it will hardly ever be possible.
warm regards
sdb
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