What is the ultimate sign of weakness? - Page 2 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

filtherton · 09-15-2009, 05:59 PM

That dude's weakness is an untied shoe.

wooÐs · 09-15-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crack

Pits will do it, but Crompsin won't.

Wha?

Wait - is he supposed to be the forum badass or something? Because I've seen an image of him with a woman (I think,) and he's admitted he e-dates. That means he indeed rolls over.

Willard jos · 09-16-2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jnthnlllshprd

The very biggest sign, at the top of the list of possible phrases?

It is not a character flaw or a sign of weakness one should have self confidence to overcome such negative attitude because sometimes Low self-esteem or a distorted outlook on life can also lead to depression which is considered as a disorder.

GreyWolf · 09-16-2009, 04:04 AM

Self-doubt. When you doubt yourself, you are weak.

The unfortunate implication of this thread is that weakness is universally bad and strength always a good thing. Weakness can be a survival trait, as any dog breeder will likely understand.

thirdsun · 09-16-2009, 06:12 AM

Being a bully (and I am not talking about school kids). When you're in a position of power or authority or ability, and you intentionally use it to inflict harm on others in any number of deceitful or devious ways....

Plan9 · 09-16-2009, 06:23 AM

“Power tends to confine, frustrate, frighten, and burden the consciences of its holders.” - W. Muir

Perhaps being in a position of authority is the greatest sign of weakness... you're deeply encumbered by personal responsibility and accountability to the organization.

Giant Hamburger · 09-16-2009, 07:28 AM

The last sign of weakness is death.

thirdsun · 09-16-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

Perhaps being in a position of authority is the greatest sign of weakness... you're deeply encumbered by personal responsibility and accountability to the organization.

People who use their authority to assist, help, encourage, motivate, etc. can be a source of positive energy and morale. I have no doubt that authority does carry with it responsibility and mental burdens. I manage a group of 25 people where I work. It's a pleasure to support and assist them, watch them grow professionally, encourage them in solving solve their problems, etc. Not saying I'm a perfect manager, but I don't have people complaining about me either. On the other hand, I've had bullying and non-supportive bosses and I've also had managers I installed who turned into bullies. I felt it was my obligation to the organization to ensure my managers were accountable and treated people fairly and properly. The moral of the story is that (at least in my experience) many times a bully will self-destruct.

DaniGirl · 09-16-2009, 09:28 AM

LYING. I cant stand anyone who lies to me. Lying to me shows me you are weak.

jnthnlllshprd · 09-16-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Giant Hamburger

The last sign of weakness is death.

I realize that you are making a play on the usage of the word 'ultimate', but 'weak' is a relative term, and since it is clearly implied that this thread is specific to the behavior of human beings, which are alive and thus will all perish, your post makes no sense.

Plan9 · 09-16-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jnthnlllshprd

I realize that you are making a play on the usage of the word 'ultimate', but 'weak' is a relative term, and since it is clearly implied that this thread is specific to the behavior of human beings, which are alive and thus will all perish, your post makes no sense.

Bow down to His Meatiness!

FuglyStick · 09-16-2009, 12:50 PM

mmm, meaty

The_Jazz · 09-16-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jnthnlllshprd

I realize that you are making a play on the usage of the word 'ultimate', but 'weak' is a relative term, and since it is clearly implied that this thread is specific to the behavior of human beings, which are alive and thus will all perish, your post makes no sense.

Go search "Giant Hamburger" in the link on the top right (if you're using the default skin) and get to know who you're talking about. I think you'll find it ... illuminating.

jnthnlllshprd · 09-16-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Jazz

Go search "Giant Hamburger" in the link on the top right (if you're using the default skin) and get to know who you're talking about. I think you'll find it ... illuminating.

eh

Jetée · 09-16-2009, 01:08 PM

There's quite alot of "ultimates" in the new posts query, I've recently noticed.

I haven't seen the OP since, but I wanted abit of further clarifaction when he used the word "phrase" in his opening declaration.

What's the ultimate weak phrase? Phase, perhaps?

---------- Post added at 05:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ----------

Oh, wait... that's him above.

ring · 09-16-2009, 01:17 PM

Inheriting the earth? No wait, that was a meek biblical reference.

It sort of makes sense. I really have no idea. I read the OP as containing
value judgements. I tend to do that though, sometimes I'm just twitchy and reactive that way. Sorry.

Giant Hamburger · 09-16-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jnthnlllshprd

I realize that you are making a play on the usage of the word 'ultimate', but 'weak' is a relative term, and since it is clearly implied that this thread is specific to the behavior of human beings, which are alive and thus will all perish, your post makes no sense.

Hail Citizen!

It amuses me that you chose my post as the nonsensical one.

I did not realize you were the only one permitted to use "relative" terms.

Clearly, I missed the human-centric implications of your original post just as you have missed my use of a simple metaphor.

*blows the dust off a Shakespearean cliché...

"Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once."

jnthnlllshprd · 09-16-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Giant Hamburger

Hail Citizen!

It amuses me that you chose my post as the nonsensical one.

I did not realize you were the only one permitted to use "relative" terms.

Clearly, I missed the human-centric implications of your original post just as you have missed my use of a simple metaphor.

*blows the dust off a Shakespearean cliché...

"Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once."

way off. the relativity of the term 'weak' itself is what is strict, not the usage of it in a relative context--quite the opposite.

Allyallyally · 09-17-2009, 02:24 AM

The ultimate sign of weakness? Mentally/emotionally/violently abusing another person.

pai mei · 09-17-2009, 04:56 AM

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What Forbes tells us is that there is this negative consciousness, this spiritual sickness called "The Wetiko Psychosis" that gets passed on from being to being. It's an inherited twisted perspective on life, and feeling about life.. The bestowers for the last 500 years of the Wetiko disease have come from the European culture, although he mentions that many cultures through out history have endulged in Wetiko behavior, from Egypt, to Rome, to Russia, China. He's also mentioned that the once oppressed may carry on this mentality, this lunacy to a higher degree sometimes then the original oppressors/ colonizers.

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"Brutality knows no boundaries. Greed knows no limits. Perversion knows no borders These characteristics all push towards an extreme, always moving forward once the initial infection sets in.This is the disease of the consuming of other creatures' lives and possessions. I call it cannibalism."

Amazon.com: Columbus and Other Cannibals (9781583227817): Jack D. Forbes: Books

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The managers of Gulag's islands tell us that the swimmers, crawlers, walkers and fliers spent their lives working in order to eat.

These managers are broadcasting their news too soon. The varied beings haven't all been exterminated yet. You, reader, have only to mingle with them, or just watch them from a distance, to see that their waking lives are filled with dances, games and feasts. Even the hunt, the stalking and feigning and leaping, is not what we call Work, but what we call Fun. The only beings who work are the inmates of Gulag's islands, the zeks.

Against History, Against Leviathan!--Fredy Perlman

ring · 09-17-2009, 12:12 PM

Ahoy, jnthnlllshprd.

I hear your inner voice questioning. I hear the voices of all our judges,
that sit on our shoulders sometimes.

I have read all your posts.

May you find peace and acceptance within yourself.

You will find many good people here at TFP, who will listen, encourage, and embrace you.

Love,
ring.

09-16-2009, 04:04 AM	#44 (permalink)
GreyWolf Sober Location: Eastern Canada	Self-doubt. When you doubt yourself, you are weak. The unfortunate implication of this thread is that weakness is universally bad and strength always a good thing. Weakness can be a survival trait, as any dog breeder will likely understand. __________________ *The secret to great marksmanship is deciding what the target was AFTER you've shot.*

09-16-2009, 06:23 AM	#46 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	“Power tends to confine, frustrate, frighten, and burden the consciences of its holders.” - W. Muir Perhaps being in a position of authority is the greatest sign of weakness... you're deeply encumbered by personal responsibility and accountability to the organization. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

09-16-2009, 12:50 PM	#52 (permalink)
FuglyStick WHEEEE! Whee! Whee! WHEEEE! Location: Southern Illinois	mmm, meaty __________________ AZIZ! LIGHT!

09-16-2009, 01:08 PM	#55 (permalink)
Jetée The Reforms Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition	There's quite alot of "ultimates" in the new posts query, I've recently noticed. I haven't seen the OP since, but I wanted abit of further clarifaction when he used the word "phrase" in his opening declaration. What's the ultimate weak phrase? Phase, perhaps? ---------- Post added at 05:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ---------- Oh, wait... that's him above. __________________ As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi

09-17-2009, 02:24 AM	#59 (permalink)
Allyallyally Tilted Location: London, UK	The ultimate sign of weakness? Mentally/emotionally/violently abusing another person. __________________ Smile - it's the second best thing you can do with your lips.

09-15-2009, 05:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
filtherton Junkie Location: In the land of ice and snow.	That dude's weakness is an untied shoe.

09-16-2009, 06:12 AM	#45 (permalink)
thirdsun rolls good	Being a bully (and I am not talking about school kids). When you're in a position of power or authority or ability, and you intentionally use it to inflict harm on others in any number of deceitful or devious ways....

09-16-2009, 07:28 AM	#47 (permalink)
Giant Hamburger Gastrolithuanian Location: low-velocity Earth orbit	The last sign of weakness is death.

09-16-2009, 09:28 AM	#49 (permalink)
DaniGirl Addict Location: Fucking Utah...	LYING. I cant stand anyone who lies to me. Lying to me shows me you are weak.

09-16-2009, 01:17 PM	#56 (permalink)
ring ░ Location: ❤	Inheriting the earth? No wait, that was a meek biblical reference. It sort of makes sense. I really have no idea. I read the OP as containing value judgements. I tend to do that though, sometimes I'm just twitchy and reactive that way. Sorry.

09-17-2009, 12:12 PM	#61 (permalink)
ring ░ Location: ❤	Ahoy, jnthnlllshprd. I hear your inner voice questioning. I hear the voices of all our judges, that sit on our shoulders sometimes. I have read all your posts. May you find peace and acceptance within yourself. You will find many good people here at TFP, who will listen, encourage, and embrace you. Love, ring.