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Potentiation
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Postby Potentiation » Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:59 pm

Apparently it is radical for me to suggest that if you could use genetic engineering to make sure your child is not born extremely mentally retarded, then you should do it.
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Vareiln
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Postby Vareiln » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:00 pm

Potentiation wrote:Apparently it is radical for me to suggest that if you could use genetic engineering to make sure your child is not born extremely mentally retarded, then you should do it.

Genetic engineering in the first place is considered radical in mainstream discourse unfortunately.

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Postby Taoju » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:01 pm

Blasveck wrote:Holy shit, a game boy advance emulator on the Google Play store.

Fire Emblem on my phone. And Pokemon.

Guys, this is amazing. OMG. Inner fangirling.

CHROM HAS A NICE ASS AND A VERY HOT BOD GUYS

AND OMG EMULATOR

AGH

AHHHHH

CHROM <3
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Postby Potentiation » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:01 pm

Vareiln wrote:
Potentiation wrote:Apparently it is radical for me to suggest that if you could use genetic engineering to make sure your child is not born extremely mentally retarded, then you should do it.

Genetic engineering in the first place is considered radical in mainstream discourse unfortunately.


Some vague notion about "playing god" is invoked, as if science should concern itself with theological notions of god tweaking our genetics.
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Totally Not Leningrad Union
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Postby Totally Not Leningrad Union » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:01 pm

Potentiation wrote:Apparently it is radical for me to suggest that if you could use genetic engineering to make sure your child is not born extremely mentally retarded, then you should do it.

I never said it was radical in the OP, I'm just against inheritable changes in DNA sequence. Playing God has consequences.
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Postby Potentiation » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:02 pm

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:
Potentiation wrote:Apparently it is radical for me to suggest that if you could use genetic engineering to make sure your child is not born extremely mentally retarded, then you should do it.

I never said it was radical in the OP, I'm just against inheritable changes in DNA sequence. Playing God has consequences.


I do not know what OP you are talking about.
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Yoite
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Postby Yoite » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:03 pm

Vareiln wrote:
Yoite wrote:
Cool and refreshing, I am planning a road trip to Ocala with some friends.

...And now I have to wonder, "OH GOD WHY/HOW?!"


What? :p

Vareiln wrote:
Yoite wrote:
I haven't come out IRL either, so don't feel bad about it. :hug:

Edit: Hell, most people don't even know I'm MtF trans.

I didn't know this, Yoite.
But hey, now it looks like we share yet one more thing in common. :D :hug:

You're trans too? :hug:
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Postby Vareiln » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:03 pm

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:
Potentiation wrote:Apparently it is radical for me to suggest that if you could use genetic engineering to make sure your child is not born extremely mentally retarded, then you should do it.

I never said it was radical in the OP, I'm just against inheritable changes in DNA sequence. Playing God has consequences.

Genetic engineering doesn't usually involve inheritable changes, though...

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Postby Vareiln » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:04 pm

Yoite wrote:
Vareiln wrote:...And now I have to wonder, "OH GOD WHY/HOW?!"


What? :p

Vareiln wrote:I didn't know this, Yoite.
But hey, now it looks like we share yet one more thing in common. :D :hug:

You're trans too? :hug:

Just... If you happen to find a way to have fun in Ocala, and are somehow finding Florida to be cool and refreshing, well, more power to you.

And yes, I am. :hug:

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Postby Glee-ville » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:05 pm

Wanting to burst out crying and punch a wall thinking you'll be perfectly fine when you're not. When your world has crashed to a hault. The fire has burned out, the screams are locked up and, the pillow is stained...
How is everyone?
Heya!
You can call me Glee :D
I like talkin to people so send a message my way!!
I love making new friends on NS, so just tell me. :)
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Postby Blasveck » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:05 pm

Taoju wrote:
Blasveck wrote:Holy shit, a game boy advance emulator on the Google Play store.

Fire Emblem on my phone. And Pokemon.

Guys, this is amazing. OMG. Inner fangirling.

CHROM HAS A NICE ASS AND A VERY HOT BOD GUYS

AND OMG EMULATOR

AGH

AHHHHH

CHROM <3

Goddammit. I wish I had a 3DS.

I'd play Awakening to no end.

But they're so expensive.

Edit: And we have a surplus of transpersons. Thats cool.
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Nanatsu no Tsuki
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Postby Nanatsu no Tsuki » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:06 pm

Glee-ville wrote:Wanting to burst out crying and punch a wall thinking you'll be perfectly fine when you're not. When your world has crashed to a hault. The fire has burned out, the screams are locked up and, the pillow is stained...
How is everyone?


It gets darkest before we see light. Sorry you're going through a tough time.
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Cat with internet access||Supposedly heartless, & a d*ck.||Is maith an t-earra an tsíocháin.||No TGs
RIP: Dyakovo & Ashmoria

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Totally Not Leningrad Union
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Postby Totally Not Leningrad Union » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:06 pm

Glee-ville wrote:Wanting to burst out crying and punch a wall thinking you'll be perfectly fine when you're not. When your world has crashed to a hault. The fire has burned out, the screams are locked up and, the pillow is stained...
How is everyone?

I came out as bi.
ن In Solidarity with Middle Eastern Christians ن
RIP Leningrad Union, 6583 posts and 1.243 billion people. Unjustly DEATed.

Want to join a fun forums website that isn't exclusive/selective?
Arglorand wrote:
Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:Just shut down their government already.

Unfortunately, North Korea doesn't have the Republican Party.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Yes, in this world filled with wars, murder, rape, and crime in general...

Our biggest problem is children looking at titties.

Immoren wrote:I'd think that comparing FB to Twitter and Instagram is like comparing apples and baseballs.

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Yoite
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Postby Yoite » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:08 pm

Vareiln wrote:
Yoite wrote:
What? :p


You're trans too? :hug:

Just... If you happen to find a way to have fun in Ocala, and are somehow finding Florida to be cool and refreshing, well, more power to you.

And yes, I am. :hug:


It's in the sixties, so....:p

And Ocala has a lot of beautiful scenery, and a surprisingly vibrant night life. Plus all of my stuff is still there and I need to get it.
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Postby Glee-ville » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:08 pm

Nanatsu no Tsuki wrote:
Glee-ville wrote:Wanting to burst out crying and punch a wall thinking you'll be perfectly fine when you're not. When your world has crashed to a hault. The fire has burned out, the screams are locked up and, the pillow is stained...
How is everyone?


It gets darkest before we see light. Sorry you're going through a tough time.

Yes I know. And it's fine just have been been deceived.

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:
Glee-ville wrote:Wanting to burst out crying and punch a wall thinking you'll be perfectly fine when you're not. When your world has crashed to a hault. The fire has burned out, the screams are locked up and, the pillow is stained...
How is everyone?

I came out as bi.

Well that's good news.
Heya!
You can call me Glee :D
I like talkin to people so send a message my way!!
I love making new friends on NS, so just tell me. :)
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Totally Not Leningrad Union
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Postby Totally Not Leningrad Union » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:09 pm

Glee-ville wrote:
Nanatsu no Tsuki wrote:
It gets darkest before we see light. Sorry you're going through a tough time.

Yes I know. And it's fine just have been been deceived.

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:I came out as bi.

Well that's good news.

No one has been hateful which is awesome.
ن In Solidarity with Middle Eastern Christians ن
RIP Leningrad Union, 6583 posts and 1.243 billion people. Unjustly DEATed.

Want to join a fun forums website that isn't exclusive/selective?
Arglorand wrote:
Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:Just shut down their government already.

Unfortunately, North Korea doesn't have the Republican Party.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Yes, in this world filled with wars, murder, rape, and crime in general...

Our biggest problem is children looking at titties.

Immoren wrote:I'd think that comparing FB to Twitter and Instagram is like comparing apples and baseballs.

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Blasveck
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Postby Blasveck » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:10 pm

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:
Glee-ville wrote:Yes I know. And it's fine just have been been deceived.


Well that's good news.

No one has been hateful which is awesome.

I hate to say it, but be prepared.

Unless you stick around the right people, there'll always be someone.
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Yoite
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Postby Yoite » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:12 pm

Blasveck wrote:
Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:No one has been hateful which is awesome.

I hate to say it, but be prepared.

Unless you stick around the right people, there'll always be someone.


*shrug* It's why I don't sig any of this stuff, or participate in many relevant debate threads.
<NO PROBLEM IS INSOLUBLE IN ALL CONCEIVABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.> - Cosmic AC

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Blasveck
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Postby Blasveck » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:13 pm

Yoite wrote:
Blasveck wrote:I hate to say it, but be prepared.

Unless you stick around the right people, there'll always be someone.


*shrug* It's why I don't sig any of this stuff, or participate in many relevant debate threads.


Yeah...I probably should get rid of it for my sake.

But, OTOH, its colorful.
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Nanatsu no Tsuki
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Postby Nanatsu no Tsuki » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:13 pm

Glee-ville wrote:
Nanatsu no Tsuki wrote:
It gets darkest before we see light. Sorry you're going through a tough time.

Yes I know. And it's fine just have been been deceived.

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:I came out as bi.

Well that's good news.


Oh dear. That will probably happen again. Some people are mean. :hug:
Slava Ukraini
Also: THERNSY!!
Your story isn't over;֍Help save transgender people's lives֍Help for feral cats
Cat with internet access||Supposedly heartless, & a d*ck.||Is maith an t-earra an tsíocháin.||No TGs
RIP: Dyakovo & Ashmoria

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Glee-ville
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Postby Glee-ville » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:14 pm

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:
Glee-ville wrote:Yes I know. And it's fine just have been been deceived.


Well that's good news.

No one has been hateful which is awesome.

That's always good to hear.

Nanatsu no Tsuki wrote:
Glee-ville wrote:Yes I know. And it's fine just have been been deceived.


Well that's good news.


Oh dear. That will probably happen again. Some people are mean. :hug:

Yes but I wish people would see they are mean.
Heya!
You can call me Glee :D
I like talkin to people so send a message my way!!
I love making new friends on NS, so just tell me. :)
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Yoite
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Postby Yoite » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:15 pm

Blasveck wrote:
Yoite wrote:
*shrug* It's why I don't sig any of this stuff, or participate in many relevant debate threads.


Yeah...I probably should get rid of it for my sake.

But, OTOH, its colorful.


Don't hide it like I do :hug:
<NO PROBLEM IS INSOLUBLE IN ALL CONCEIVABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.> - Cosmic AC

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Nanatsu no Tsuki
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Postby Nanatsu no Tsuki » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:15 pm

Glee-ville wrote:
Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:No one has been hateful which is awesome.

That's always good to hear.

Nanatsu no Tsuki wrote:
Oh dear. That will probably happen again. Some people are mean. :hug:

Yes but I wish people would see they are mean.


Don't bet on it.

Much hugs to Glee. Here's to hoping you feel better soon. :hug:
Slava Ukraini
Also: THERNSY!!
Your story isn't over;֍Help save transgender people's lives֍Help for feral cats
Cat with internet access||Supposedly heartless, & a d*ck.||Is maith an t-earra an tsíocháin.||No TGs
RIP: Dyakovo & Ashmoria

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Taoju
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Postby Taoju » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:16 pm

Blasveck wrote:
Taoju wrote:CHROM HAS A NICE ASS AND A VERY HOT BOD GUYS

AND OMG EMULATOR

AGH

AHHHHH

CHROM <3

Goddammit. I wish I had a 3DS.

I'd play Awakening to no end.

But they're so expensive.

Edit: And we have a surplus of transpersons. Thats cool.

CHROM HAVE MY MANBABIES <3

Anyways, where?
The Republic of Taoju ― Tauzhur Mineli ― Таужур Минули

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Yoite
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Postby Yoite » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:16 pm

Glee-ville wrote:
Nanatsu no Tsuki wrote:
Oh dear. That will probably happen again. Some people are mean. :hug:

Yes but I wish people would see they are mean.

That's always the worst part, when someone doesn't understand what they did wrong. :hug:
<NO PROBLEM IS INSOLUBLE IN ALL CONCEIVABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.> - Cosmic AC

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