Damn country of mine...

[senervo]

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this is an off-topic forum we're in so what's there not to expect when having a discussion that leads elsewhere...?

Not to derail the topic, Senervo, and as much as hate the old "but look at [x], they are much worse off than you" argument, be glad you're not in South Africa.

i'm not trying to say that sweden is a bad country... i'd say the opposite, it's quite nice at times and even though i prefer animals way more than humans...
some are alright...
and from where i live, most people, i am sure, would agree with us here how sad a topic like this really is and how it affects the present life of so many..
when i think about it... this thread became bigger than i expected...
but truth be told, racism and political power-mongers will always exist, a bitter truth to be sure, but with idiots running our worlds, i'm sure this will always remain.

See, here's the sad part: I posted way more often before I was a moderator. I had something like an average of 5 or 6 posts per day and they weren't those simple posts that never contributed anything. And here's the weirder part: Some people think I've changed since I became a moderator and that sooner or later the power is going to get to my head. I haven't changed at all. I'm still the same friendly, random and helpful member as before just with less posts. And I've been in countless many positions where I could abuse power in life but I never did be it over a group of people or something else.

i didn't say that you abuse your power now and have never thought you did...
i don't understand why anyone would turn against you, as i for one feel that you seem to have done a fine job at keeping this community, with it's... quite peculiar members at a valid level...

thanks for the good job...

ah...well... i think we've all settled our minds and i feel we've all come to a satisfying conclusion: People suck... not all...
but enough to make a difference...

[Ghost_828]

this is an off-topic forum we're in so what's there not to expect when having a discussion that leads elsewhere...?

I just do not want to take your topic (about Sweden and its legislation) and turn it into one about Africa. Many people dislike it when conversation wanders off topic.

i'm not trying to say that sweden is a bad country... i'd say the opposite, it's quite nice at times and even though i prefer animals way more than humans...
some are alright...
and from where i live, most people, i am sure, would agree with us here how sad a topic like this really is and how it affects the present life of so many..

It has a definite impact, yes. Which is why I didn't want people to attempt downplaying it by comparing it to other problems.

when i think about it... this thread became bigger than i expected...
but truth be told, racism and political power-mongers will always exist, a bitter truth to be sure, but with idiots running our worlds, i'm sure this will always remain.

Modern society and politics do not come naturally to humans. Many struggle - or outright refuse - to adapt to them.

i don't understand why anyone would turn against you, as i for one feel that you seem to have done a fine job at keeping this community, with it's... quite peculiar members at a valid level...

thanks for the good job...

Agreed. Thank you.

People suck... not all...
but enough to make a difference...

Sadly true. But is the opposite not true as well?

[senervo]

Sadly true. But is the opposite not true as well?

quite so, but neutralising each other... well, if only the shape of the humans' brains were different...
let's say this.. for 1 good person and 1 bad person what comes out of it...
usually a bad end...

[Sarov]

That is really depressing. :/

Now imagine how I feel about that, Zabi.

[senervo]

by all means, i have seen crap like that before and just to make the wall of text feel easier on the eye i'll put a post here...

feel free to continue, even when i do get your point...

[Maul]

You're always welcome to come to Australia. We're a really laid back nation with good laws, fantastic health care system, Medicare, lots of jobs (we're the only developed nation to survive the financial crisis) and just an all-round great place to live. If anywhere, I'd recommend Melbourne.

However, obviously it would be better to remain in Sweden so I wish you the best of luck.

[evillesh]

We had similair problem several years ago, political parties were abusing the fact there were nazistic mood between latvians and russians(about 25-35% of population in Latvia). But luckily people got fed with all this nazistic shit and these parties aren't looking good for upcoming elections in October.

And yeah, majority of the people are dumd, retarded, and easily manipulated, so you just have to face this fact :/

Embrace and good luck, hope number of adecvate people will prevail over tards.

[DemolitionSquid]

(we're the only developed nation to survive the financial crisis)

Whaaaaa?

I think my Canada has come out it pretty damn well. There's hardly a scar left. Canada and Australia are very close socio-economically.

[Maul]

Whaaaaa?

I think my Canada has come out it pretty damn well. There's hardly a scar left. Canada and Australia are very close socio-economically.

That may or may not be true, I'm just taking our former Prime Ministers word for it.

[Quirel]

As for robots, I have never trusted them. Given them the ability to adapt and learn is a recipe for disaster. If I were a robot who achieved sentience, I would definitely turn on humans.

I kinda resent that.
Robots and machines are some of the hardest-working, most honest people you'll ever meet. They do the most repetitive and messy jobs you wouldn't want to contemplate, and they nearly work for free. People complain about them taking jobs, but nobody would be willing or able to take their place.

As for turning on humans, isn't that just as stereotypical as "Latinos are coming over so they can take over the Southwestern United States and return it to Mexico"? We're assuming that one of them WILL achieve?

Also, something weird that people just don't seem to get: Africa is a continent not a country. You always hear them say "Russians" or "the French" but never "Europeans". I can see why but it's still stupid.

Actually, I hear people say "Europeans" quite a bit. Not nearly as often as I hear "Africans", though. The only people I hear referred to by nationality rather than continent are Libyans, Egyptians, Nigerians, Ethiopians, Somalians, Moroccans, and South Africans.