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[quote name='SertraOD' timestamp='1301023589' post='90634'] People need to realize that science is not some end-all be-all of knowledge. It's ridiculous how these kids on the internet throw around the word "science" without actually understanding what science is and what it can do for us. We are nowhere near having absolute knowledge of anything. Quit throwing around the word as if we do, and quit drawing these ridiculous conclusions based on limited scientific findings as if it's given you any real insight. You sound like any other internet atheist throwing the word around, pretending to be all intellectual. You are not an intellectual until you admit ignorance. My position admits ignorance because it's not an absolute position; homosexuality is caused by a myriad of complex factors. Your position asserts false knowledge; making conclusions because of lack of data in one area and an abundance of data in another, without even considering the practical concerns of why we have that data. Kinda like how people in favor of conventional medicine don't realize that conventional medicine has more evidence in favor of it because the pharmaceutical industry pumps money in to proving their product's worth. That doesn't mean that many ayuverdic, ancient chinese, and nutritional remedies aren't superior. It means giving somebody a pill and watching what happens is much, much easier than slowly administering a lifestyle change. It means more studies are conducted on drugs than herbs and plant remedies because of the cash flow. [/quote]

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Black Cat

Posted 01 May 2012 - 03:13 PM

I've seen it being depicted in a tv show before. In one episode of Six Feet Under two guys are talking about this other guy and his relationship to a woman. And while they are wondering about the relationship (which is ok, because the woman is the mother of one of the two guys), one said quite casually:" I thought, he was A." And he meant "asexual". I really liked, how casually it was being mentioned. Like it's no big deal, it is so commonly used in a conversation, he even uses an abbreviation and the other guy instantly knows, what is meant.

Skaz, on 28 April 2012 - 05:28 PM, said:

True, but there will an underlying hormonal or psychological issue causing it. If the...

Skaz

Posted 28 April 2012 - 05:28 PM

True, but there will an underlying hormonal or psychological issue causing it. If the person has no sexual feelings whatsoever then it's probably the former, if they do but suppress them then it's probably the latter. In the episode of House, the couple were perfectly happy (except for the woman's unsatisfied urges). Life would be a lot simpler without sex but it is a natural urge like eating, the only significant difference between asexuality and anorexia is the amount of damage it causes.

Sammysaint

Posted 28 April 2012 - 08:41 AM

I just think if someone identifies as asexual then that's what they are and I don't understand why you would feel the need to question someone and tell them that they're wrong.

Raphaela

Posted 27 April 2012 - 03:00 PM

I did watch it. But on the episode they portrait it as a hormonal problem on the guy, and the wife wanted sex but respected the husband's wish to not to do it.

TheGrimReaper

Posted 27 April 2012 - 12:17 PM

I haven't, but that's actually really cool. Maybe it will help people start realizing that Asexual are normal people too.
I mean, I'm not sure if I'm really asexual anymore, but I thought I was, and I learned quite a bit about Asexuals and their culture, and they're great people, just like everyone else.

Skaz

Posted 26 April 2012 - 03:58 PM

Season 8 episode 9 of House has an asexual married couple in it. It's the first time I've heard the subject mentioned outside of here. Anyone seen it?

Punk Rock Geek

Posted 27 March 2011 - 12:14 PM

Thought that this new study on the cause of homosexuality might be relevant:

http://ca.news.yahoo...084805-757.html

SertraOD

Posted 25 March 2011 - 01:17 AM

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I can admit ignorance on things I am ignorant about. I don't understand quantum physics, or much advanced math. I have no clue about engineering, or botany, and I am not proficient in any language besides English. There are quite a lot of things I concede that I don't know. Though I am well read in psychology and sociology, have done very much research and learning in those fields in and out of school, and that gives me a somewhat decent platform commenting on homosexuality. Not to mention I personally know many gay people, and I take it at face value when they say "I've always been this way."

I was roommates with a gay man... he's my best friend. I'm attracted to some men. I likey the cock myself.

You are not well-read at all. You've simply taken on a personality and a series of easy-to-argue points that are common amongst internet pseudo-intellect...

John

Posted 24 March 2011 - 11:15 PM

SertraOD, on 24 March 2011 - 10:19 PM, said:

Now can we stop arguing? I'm sick of schooling everybody. I'm ready to take my leave. Quit challenging me, you'll never win.

I see no reason to stop. And no, I won't declare victory if you walk away because just like me, you can reply to anything if you want to. I'd prefer we keep going nonetheless.

John

Posted 24 March 2011 - 11:14 PM

SertraOD, on 24 March 2011 - 10:26 PM, said:

People need to realize that science is not some end-all be-all of knowledge.

It's ridiculous how these kids on the internet throw around the word "science" without actually understanding what science is and what it can do for us. We are nowhere near having absolute knowledge of anything. Quit throwing around the word as if we do, and quit drawing these ridiculous conclusions based on limited scientific findings as if it's given you any real insight.

You sound like any other internet atheist throwing the word around, pretending to be all intellectual. You are not an intellectual until you admit ignorance. My position ad...

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