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12/6/2012 7:39:33 PM
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How a Bully Saved my Life
I used to be a pretty nerdy kid back in high school. I was into playing video games and not sports, not working out, dressing poorly and being awkward and shy around girls. Being hopeless like this of course a bully took notice of me and began to harass me. He would call me names and shove me down and push me around. It was like torture.
Anyway I got tired of his crap so I started working out, flirting with girls, getting into sports, and improving the quality of my life a ton. I began to finally live life and if not for that bully I would still probably a skinny nerd playing video games all day. I am glad that bully entered my life.
I know bullies get a lot of hate in the media when they say "oh they are killing our children" when bullies are just a normal part of life and growing up and facing adversity. So I just wanted to put a positive spin on bullying and how it builds character and toughness.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] True Deception [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 You can't simultaneously be a "great guy" while bullying people and cheating on your significant other.[/quote] Do I bully now? Do I cheat on my wife? Both answers are no. But I have in my past. [/quote]Oh, so you [i]used[/i] to be a horrible person. That's nice.[/quote] Yeah man I was a HORRIBLE person for cheating on my girlfriend and bullying kids in highschool. You might as well throw me in jail. Im worse than a murderer. [/quote]That's extreme, and I know you're being sarcastic, but yes, in my eyes you were an awful person for both of those things. Congrats, have a cyanide cookie.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] True Deception So, it was fun to harass others and probably make them feel like s**t, and you had no concern about the mental trauma or emotional damage you could've possibly inflicted\[/quote] In highschool, Yes. It was fun. But that was about 3-6 years ago [/quote] Don't you see? The passage of time makes it totally okay! He's blameless, guys! Since the argument went completely to sht several pages ago, let's drag Godwin's Law into this while we're at it. It'll be fun. Hitler killed 6 million Jews, but it happened like 80 years ago, so I guess he's blameless, right?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] car15 There are different types of intelligence. That's why doctors are (stereotypically) terrible at writing. Being good at physics says nothing about your ability to argue a point. Also, management is a joke. Try accounting or finance and then I'll be impressed. [/quote] Agreed. But management is a joke? What is your degree in? What college did you attend?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] True Deception [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 You can't simultaneously be a "great guy" while bullying people and cheating on your significant other.[/quote] Do I bully now? Do I cheat on my wife? Both answers are no. But I have in my past. [/quote]Oh, so you [i]used[/i] to be a horrible person. That's nice.[/quote] Yeah man I was a HORRIBLE person for cheating on my girlfriend and bullying kids in highschool. You might as well throw me in jail. Im worse than a murderer.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV I dont have to validate my self worth. I already know my self worth. Im a great guy, very worthy. Idiot? Nah, Ill have a dual degree in Physics/Management Psychopath? Dont think so. Ive never had any mental problems.[/quote] High self-esteem, check. There are different types of intelligence. That's why doctors are (stereotypically) terrible at writing. Being good at physics says nothing about your ability to argue a point. Also, management is a joke. Try accounting or finance and then I'll be impressed. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBVBut no, Im not a terrible person. I can guarantee you that ive done more good for society than you have.[/quote] Ad hominem. You know nothing about me. Meanwhile, my assertion that you're either an idiot or a psychopath is based on your total lack of reading comprehension skills as well as your seeming indifference to the suffering of others and/or belief that you're somehow doing them a favor by bullying them.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] True Deception So, it was fun to harass others and probably make them feel like s**t, and you had no concern about the mental trauma or emotional damage you could've possibly inflicted\[/quote] In highschool, Yes. It was fun. But that was about 3-6 years ago
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 You can't simultaneously be a "great guy" while bullying people and cheating on your significant other.[/quote] Do I bully now? Do I cheat on my wife? Both answers are no. But I have in my past. [/quote]Oh, so you [i]used[/i] to be a horrible person. That's nice.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 We have no idea if you're being satirical, or you genuinely believe the crazy things you say.[/quote] And if you have no idea. People shouldnt be throwing the terms troll around unless they are 100% sure.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV For the 2nd time. Prove what Im saying is trolling. And you can have the deed to my house. [/quote] lol
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 You can't simultaneously be a "great guy" while bullying people and cheating on your significant other.[/quote] Do I bully now? Do I cheat on my wife? Both answers are no. But I have in my past.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Mitochondrion doesn't mean to say that you can't keep the good whilst stabbing the bully's eyes out with a pen.[/quote] Gosh I hope you aren't serous. [/quote] I really am not. These things happen all the time but when it's to a bully I fully advocate it. I've been stabbed by pen and kicked in head and trust me it ain't nice...
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV But no, Im not a terrible person. I can guarantee you that ive done more good for society than you have.[/quote] If you terrorized and harmed others "for fun" and you don't regret it, you are a terrible person.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] It was fun. Sorry, just telling the truth And there was really no other reason. If there was, I'd tell you. [/quote]So, it was fun to harass others and probably make them feel like s**t, and you had no concern about the mental trauma or emotional damage you could've possibly inflicted...dude, even I know you've got issues. Do you know how bad that is? Assuming you're not lying. [Edited on 12.06.2012 2:45 PM PST]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DarkSunnyboy1 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] I'm not sure what makes me feel like you aren't the real MadMax -the fact that you don't know he's trolling -flip floppity gumbo chops[/quote] For the 2nd time. Prove what Im saying is trolling. And you can have the deed to my house. [/quote]As usual, Poe's Law. We have no idea if you're being satirical, or you genuinely believe the crazy things you say.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] car15 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] It was fun [i]because[/i] you were validating your own self-worth. I'm sorry. I usually don't resort to flaming, but I have to say this. You are either an idiot or a psychopath. Either way, you're a terrible person and you lack any sense of self-awareness.[/quote] I dont have to validate my self worth. I already know my self worth. Im a great guy, very worthy. Idiot? Nah, Ill have a dual degree in Physics/Management Psychopath? Dont think so. Ive never had any mental problems. But no, Im not a terrible person. I can guarantee you that ive done more good for society than you have.[/quote]You can't simultaneously be a "great guy" while bullying people and cheating on your significant other.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DarkSunnyboy1 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] I'm not sure what makes me feel like you aren't the real MadMax -the fact that you don't know he's trolling -flip floppity gumbo chops[/quote] For the 2nd time. Prove what Im saying is trolling. And you can have the deed to my house.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] It was fun. Sorry, just telling the truth And there was really no other reason. If there was, I'd tell you. [/quote]That genuinely makes me concerned about your mental well-being. Anyone that harasses another person simply for fun has some serious issues.[/quote] But I don't. I was just young. And when I was young, It was fun to pick on kids when my friends.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] car15 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] It was fun [i]because[/i] you were validating your own self-worth. I'm sorry. I usually don't resort to flaming, but I have to say this. You are either an idiot or a psychopath. Either way, you're a terrible person and you lack any sense of self-awareness.[/quote] I dont have to validate my self worth. I already know my self worth. Im a great guy, very worthy. Idiot? Nah, Ill have a dual degree in Physics/Management Psychopath? Dont think so. Ive never had any mental problems. But no, Im not a terrible person. I can guarantee you that ive done more good for society than you have.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] It was fun. Sorry, just telling the truth And there was really no other reason. If there was, I'd tell you. [/quote]That genuinely makes me concerned about your mental well-being. Anyone that harasses another person simply for fun has some serious issues.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] I'm not sure what makes me feel like you aren't the real MadMax -the fact that you don't know he's trolling -flip floppity gumbo chops
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Dreadnough7 they simply brought it upon themselves for messing with the wrong people.[/quote] School yard bullying =/= getting shot by a butthurt geek
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] It was fun [i]because[/i] you were validating your own self-worth. I'm sorry. I usually don't resort to flaming, but I have to say this. You are either an idiot or a psychopath. Either way, you're a terrible person and you lack any sense of self-awareness. [Edited on 12.06.2012 2:40 PM PST]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MadMax888 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason[/quote] It was fun. Sorry, just telling the truth And there was really no other reason. If there was, I'd tell you.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] car15 The bully is not responsible for their victim's specific decision to slam them with a baseball bat, but they are responsible for creating the psychological conditions that led them to resort to extreme violence. This is why people do not feel bad for bullies. They are not blameless. They bring it upon themselves. Didn't your mom ever tell you not to play with fire? You never know when it might burn you.[/quote] Ok, So going off of that. You feel its okay that bully victims at columbine shot up the school and killed the bullies correct? I feel bad for bullies. I feel bad for anyone who gets injured by a weapon when they are unarmed. [/quote] Let me spoon feed this for you, kay? Bullies aren't responsible for the actions of the Columbine shooters. BUT, they're responsible for the harassing that turned the victims's minds to be unstable and ultimately brought them to commit these atrocities. Nobody is justifying the use of lethal force against bullies, but they simply brought it upon themselves for messing with the wrong people.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV Yes I know. Like I said, I took psychology. I've bullied, I never needed to "validate" anything. I did it because it was fun and funny.[/quote]I'm not sure what makes me more uncomfortable: - the fact that you did it because it was fun - or the fact that you admit you did it for no other reason
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DatDudeBV I feel bad for bullies. I feel bad for anyone who gets injured by a weapon when they are unarmed. [/quote] A man goes to the zoo, and finds an 8-foot long stick. He uses this stick to poke a tiger in its cage from 7 am to 7 pm. He goes home, wakes up, goes back to the zoo, and does it again. He starts doing this every day. No one asks him to stop or prevents him from doing it. The stick hurts the tiger, but it doesn't do anything. The man just keeps poking it, for two years straight, 7 am to 7 pm every day. At the end of the two years, the tiger breaks out of its cage and mauls the man severely. Do you feel bad for the man?
