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There's a difference between being conscious of your actions' impacts and reading too deep into them. This is a (traditionally/originally children's) activity revolving around a demonstration of imitative talent. Dressing up a figure of any culture shouldn't be disrespectful to that culture if you properly identify what occupation, historic figure, or mythological/fictional character from that culture you are dressing up as. The harm comes from the perpetuation of stereotypes/generalizations of that culture - so if your costume doesn't accurately reflect who or what it's based on, then it is literally a bad costume. If we come to attribute such fundamental aspects of a culture as the official garb of its leaders to genocide or mockery, even when they are presented in a perfectly respectful manner, then isn't that what's disrespectful to the culture?

l0l @ the continued marginalization of third party candidates down with duopoly F F

Don't you think considering the entire history of the people group whose garb you've emulated and worn as a costume is reading too deep into a holiday activity whose main goal is to gain shallow recognition and appreciation for said costume

That's pretty sus (this coming from the guy in the headdress) If you've applied a substance to your body (brown, black, whatever) for the purposes of making your skin darker and forming a 'costume' of a black person I'm pretty sure that's still blackface Yeah Not a good plan because the idea behind the practice is still riddled with racist sentiment

wrong micky

I mean the whole reason I brought this up was for discussion, I didn't wear anything for Halloween The fact that you're of white European descent has nothing to do with this, but thanks for sharing You also can't really reduce your entire point to "it's just insensitive" because that's kind of what we're debating As for the child who wore black makeup, I'd say that was in bad taste because blackface has historically been linked to a mockery and oppression of the black American population But I'm not wearing anything linked to the oppression of the Native American peoples with my headdress, I'm just wearing what they wore so that I can be identified and potentially complimented on my craftsmanship

That's kind of a different argument though Now you're saying I shouldn't wear the headress because of the amount of effort and status that comes with it? Yet people dress up as doctors or other professions which require much training and consequent respect within a culture And again, I'm wearing the costume respectfully. I'm not trying to imitate Navajo speech or endorse stereotypes, I'm dressing up in the historic garb of the people I couldn't exactly wear a common tunic or fur outfit for Halloween because it wouldn't be recognized - the headdress on the other hand is widely recognized. It might be disrespectful if I said I was "an Indian", but if I said I was a "Native American Chief", wouldn't that be accurate enough to dispel stereotypes?

Isn't the whole point of a halloween costume to dress up as something recognizable and demonstrate craftsmanship I'm not burning the headdress I'm just wearing it Besides if I wore a traditional English knight's outfit that's just soliciting recognition; I'm not trying to say jack about medieval England or swordsmanship

I thought Shade came to tell us that no more of the deaths we saw in the power plant would come true I believe that means Anna and the other person (they were light green, I could never figure out who they were) will be fine I doubt Adrienn's gonna die, there wouldn't really be any point to it since the city has been restored and they're not leaving it anytime soon

mi casa es su casa absol

I'm not wearing the people though I'm wearing their costumes

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i guess if you just list everyone who's ever posted you'll never be wrong I'm not going to do that so instead I'll write the alphabet and because everyone's name starts with one of those letters I'll say I got them all QWERTYUIOPASDFGHJKLZXCVBNM

But can I be an Indian Chief

surprise mick

ArmoredGuardian, I have decided that you are a Water bender. Specifically, I believe you would bend Ice. I envision you as a Polar Tribe hunter that would spend a lot of time alone or in small groups. Even though, for safety and economy purposes, it is necessary to go out with one or two other hunters, you'd often split up the party as you look for signs of polar bears or other prey in the tundra. Though just like all waterbenders you can control the element in many forms, you find none more reliable and beautiful than ice. Your firm handle on emotion and confident self-prioritization can sometimes lead outsiders to see you as a loner, but your basic human need for motivation and guidance drive you to make close relationships with select trustworthy individuals. Your distaste with war, recognition of animals' equal power, and belief that humankind must take responsibility for the damage it inflicts invokes an ideal of sustainable living. It is said that ice floats in Water because the element of Air is trapped within; your own identity is in a similar state. Your philosophy and outlook on the world are reminiscent of the hopefulness of Air: not only is it possible for humans to live in peace, both with ourselves and nature, we have an obligation to do so. At the same time, your fear of inevitability, occasional reliance on direct conflict, recognition of money as a means to an end, and similar traits show that your true nature is perhaps more human and fluid than the rigid airbender lifestyle mandates. It was tough for me to decide between icebending and nomadic airbending but I ultimately decided the former felt more right.

Tartar, after some time weighing the decision, I have decided that you are a Fire bender. I don't believe you fit a subtype of bending (as nearly all firebending subtypes are weaponizations); though this lacking is perhaps counterbalanced by your status as a royal. Specifically, a royal with a flair for acting, who would solicit the services of circus troupes as they passed through the area and perhaps even perform alongside them. The sights of 'dragon-tamers,' performers who wrestle with fiery, legendary beasts of their own creation, dazzle the common people that you host in your court. In terms of personal conduct, you prioritize the ones you love; you take a pragmatic approach to questions moral, political, or economic alike; and you willingly accept your fundamentally fallible human nature (emotional influence, partial fear of death). In terms of worldview, you recognize competition as not only a necessity, but a positive good for human society; you believe that Nature is our responsibility only insofar as it can serve us; and you believe that mankind gave order to chaos, for what that is worth. All of these traits characterize you as a man who admires humanity, even if such admiration is due solely to your own nature as a human being. A consequent faith in the human spirit leads you to a more laissez-faire approach to human organization and nature; those who can obtain power and resources have the right to do so, and through doing so, often better humanity. Though you have been taught by your family's military advisers that bending is a tool for warfare and survival, the fully alien nature of these circumstances have driven you to find other uses for firebending. The creation of spectacles such as torch-lit classical drama, fireworks and pyrotechnics, and demonstrations of martial arts - this provides you entertainment and an opportunity of self-expression, promotes individualism through art, and keeps the masses pacified (a wonderfully utile effect). This diagnosis was a bit more difficult than Viri's, so I want to go through a bit of the decision making process. When reading through your responses I picked up signs of a realistic, pragmatic approach to the world, indicative of Earth and Fire nation philosophies. Though I kept Water in mind for a bit longer (factoring in my general observance of you as someone with somewhat of a flair for the dramatic/artistic), I eventually ruled it out as you stated that the individual had to rise above tradition if need be. This emphasis on the individual is really what lead me to two variants of bending - sandbending, a subtype of Earth, and firebending. What decided it from there was your professed inability to survive in harsh circumstances and the important distinction that a nihilistic outlook doesn't necessitate a fatalistic one. Even while acknowledging that human constructions do not have any real value (because they are made to serve humans, who themselves have no purpose) you can still acknowledge their value to you, as a human. Even Nietzsche said that "Without music, life would be a mistake." From there I had to place you in a role of wealth or power, such as a royal, because it is really only in these circumstances that someone could have the mental state to reconcile a philanthropic lifestyle with an acceptance of all the facets of human nature, including our hedonistic compulsions. For the final touch of having you solicit performing troupes (à la Hamlet) I honestly drew this from your fairly theatrical greetings to newcomers in the Grand Hall. For your final few statements, I think you and I think somewhat alike. It was difficult not to let my own perspectives bleed into my classification, and I may not have prevented that in its entirety - you may find incongruities in this post, and it is almost certainly because I put down some aspects of myself subconsciously expecting that you would think similarly.

Viridescent, after a few hours of deliberation, I have decided that you are an Earth bender. Specifically, one who would bend Stone (as opposed to raw rock or dirt, for example). I envision you and a team under your supervision (or perhaps tutelage) constructing stone buildings similar to the Pantheon, based on your architectural designs. Perhaps you are even well-known for the incorporation of quietly colored stones (such as jade or olivine) into your architecture to accent certain aspects of your design. Your logical, realistic outlook on the world - the inevitability of death, the humble nature of man, and the necessity of war - characterize you as someone willing to face the truth and stand your ground. Though you are firm in your opinions and beliefs, you recognize the role external or uncontrollable factors - dogma, Dharma, and societal cooperation - must play in shaping these convictions. In this sense, you are as a rock, which stands firm against most deliberate offense, such as from wood or fire (baseless accusation or emotional assertions); yet you yield to the occasional sharper mineral or metal blade (logical points and tempered arguments). While rejecting material that does not pass your test, you incorporate the stronger elements into yourself, allowing those forces to shape you for the better. Stone also resonates with the more minor elements of your personality, such as your preference for quieter colors. Though you may love the Steel-type, I don't believe you are a metal-bender. Metal-bending in my eyes is born from an almost impossibly stubborn and tenacious nature (think Chell from Portal). Even when faced with situations that seem physically or mentally impossible to survive, you must find a way. You were partly correct in saying that your philosophy might lend itself to that of an airbender. However, airbender ideology is based heavily on idealism and complete faith in the greater machinations of the spiritual world; they are often seen as 'carefree' or overly optimistic due to their absolute faith in the justness of destiny. They seek enlightenment, similar to the kind defined by the Buddha, and they live in a republic like the one Plato described, as close to utopia as they believe they can be. When they travel, they travel in a nomadic and solitary fashion, more often to experience the world than to experience its peoples or their ideologies. I felt that this did not quite sit with your personality; though you may have faith in the afterlife, it would seem unreasonable for you to think man has no role in shaping himself or his destiny. You may not be afraid of death, but this is due more to a recognition of its inevitability than an unshakable faith in reincarnation or enlightenment. Something important to acknowledge is that Hinduism (a spiritual religion attributed to the Earth Nation) and many of its studies are grounded in a culture and preexisting belief system born from communal living - think of the caste system, reproductive gurus, and dogma. Buddhism (attributed to the Air Nation) is, in contrast, the work of a solitary man dedicated wholly to his own enlightenment (and subsequently the enlightenment of others). I won't say specifically how I decided these things based on your answers, but it should be fairly clear to you. You may find that one or two answers to the quiz did not distinctly appear in my response, but I can assure you that I considered all of the material you presented me (including skimming the philosophy thread). Thank you very much for participating in this quiz, and in such a militant fashion. I hope it will help me accurately classify others who reply. Why not fill it out and find out for sure? You might be surprised...

Not sure where to put this but I recently started rewatching Avatar: The Last Airbender and I wanted to do this for fun Oh by the way I know absolutely nothing about Legend of Korra so don't expect me to draw on any content from that EXPLANATION If you take the following 10 question quiz I should be able to get a good enough grasp of your personality and soul to assign you to a form of elemental bending. These questions aren't meant to be easy (I hate that Buzzfeed clickbait crap) so please answer them as best you can. I'll keep tally of who's in what nation in the OP. I'm considering doing an Avatar RP here someday if I can grow a work ethic Each question is in a 1-10 score answer format, with 1 being "minimally / not at all" and 10 being "maximally" (or along those lines.) Please write a minimum of two sentences explaining your score and any important thoughts about the question. The more you write, the more accurate I can be with my diagnosis. Try to include the questions themselves in your answers, if it's not inconvenient (just copy/paste and erase formatting). Give the answers that you feel accurately represent yourself. If you write under the identity/personality of a character (OC or otherwise) then it's not going to decide what bending you would have, it'll decide what bending they would have. EXAMPLE: On a scale of 1-10, how much do you prioritize yourself and your loved ones over "the greater good" in your daily decision-making? 4. While I care very much about the people I love, I have to uphold my belief that all life is precious, and treat everyone (even those I've never known) with equal respect. I can be selfish from time to time, just like anyone else, but the morals that help me wake up every morning tell me to acknowledge those narratives outside the ones I know. QUIZ: PAST DIVINATIONS: Air: Combat Medic, Alchemia Chan Water: ArmoredGuardian (Ice), Dobby (Steam) Earth: Viridescent 2.0 (Stone), Nova (Clay), EXLink32 (Lava) Fire: Tartar Alright that about does it. The quiz might be subject to revision because I came up with the questions just now. I look forward to your answers

Sure, I don't have much experience with it What's the most disgusting color, in your experience?

Sheik, Marth, Falcon, and Peach are all top characters that have unfortunately large hitboxes due to their humanoid stature. Sheik and Marth actually have a comparatively easy time dealing with them due to low-profile dashes (Sheik especially benefits from this, as her dash attack is one of her best approach options) and good ledge stalls (Marth can regrab ledge with low risk and Sheik can snap to it with up-B.) The former ability forces Fox mains to time their lasers better, and the latter forces them to approach if they are at a % deficit. Falcon does not have a low profile dash and often does not want to end up near the ledge under mid-range laser pressure (long-range he's usually ok). He normally has to hax dash or otherwise manipulate platforms until an opportunity for an approach arises. I'm less familiar with Peach mains' response but I often see Armada powershielding or readying turnips. Falco has lasers of his own, which usually means laser situations are more a test of precise timing and twitchy reads that a lot of players are uncomfortable with. I think this is why we often see less campy Fox strategy in dittos and the spacies matchup.

Some people argue that Fox has many more options when presented with a situation than Falco, Marth, and Sheik. Consider his ability to shorten side-B in recovery, giving him 4 movement options out of 1 move; his extended up B recovery providing him with what some say to be 352 angles; and his fastfalling nature, which combined with very different short and full hop heights gives him many different approach options. I personally think Fox could merit his own tier for these reasons and more in-game aspects, but there are some realistic factors that drag him down. - Humans simply can't consider all of his options at once - Having a huge amount of options only enables players to take the best ones, not to mix things up, as players who main characters with limited options (i.e. Falcon) must - Much of Fox's inputs are frame-perfect or near frame-perfect (shortening side B, waveshining, invincible ledge-dashing) - Fox's learning curve is profoundly steep, as low-tech Fox mains are comboed to death easily by Sheik and Marth, and flubbed inputs can often lead to SDs (ledge dashing especially)

Sorry I've been super busy lately and haven't been online as much as I'd like Here's my tier list made with this site. I don't know where to begin describing how I ordered these guys but it's a combination of: - Their in-game power (options, setup, projectiles, mobility, kill power) - Their general repute among smashers, both top players and the online community - My personal experience with the characters So it's not necessarily a "perfect" tier list (if it was I would only factor in the first listed aspect) but I think the latter two have their own important place. It also helps acknowledge my bias In order for me not to write a full-length essay on each character's placement it would probably be better to just discuss specific questions... Flux, if you want to ask me anything specific about my tier list vs. yours, that'd be great; I also want to open the general question below: Does Fox deserve his own tier (S)?

Sonikku underrated track

That gets a 7/10 from me as far as ERB goes A shame Bernie and other (ex-)candidates didn't show up