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The Nazis marketed Volksgemeinschaft (“the people’s community”) with the same kind of soft slogans: “Together we are strong,” “The common good before the individual good,” “Equal rights for all citizens.” It read like a belonging page too until you saw the fine print that Jews, Roma, disabled people, and gay people were excluded. A pretty webpage doesn’t mean much if the reality tells a different story. But sure, it probably does pair nicely with a glass of wine.

I get what you’re saying, I do. But inclusion isn’t about being told you’re special; it’s about being told you’re welcome. Those are not the same thing. Go to Cracker Barrel for nostalgia and meatloaf if you want; no one’s stopping you. But let’s not pretend erasing inclusion messaging is neutral. For those of us who’ve actually lived through exclusion, the message it sends is loud and clear. Just ask the trans folks you’ve already advised everyone here to steer clear of.

Calling inclusion fake victimhood while raging about a restaurant webpage is the kind of irony you don’t even need face paint to see.

If they really want to get back to basics, maybe start by serving food that doesn’t taste like it’s been sitting since the 1970s.

The harm I’m referring to comes when toleration is defined as silence and invisibility. That framing has been weaponized into legislation: banning books, restricting medical care, silencing teachers, and targeting speech. It’s not about needing celebration, it’s about ensuring equality isn’t quietly eroded under the guise of protecting someone else’s comfort.

You’re actually making two different arguments and trying to collapse them into one. Conditional tolerance: Nobody cares, as long as you don’t make it uncomfortable. That’s not acceptance; it’s a demand for silence. Civil rights aren’t contingent on the majority’s comfort. Corporate marketing: Whether Cracker Barrel chooses inclusive messaging is a business choice, but pretending visibility = forcing kids to hear about sex is a false equivalence. Representation isn’t obscenity. Conflating those points lets you minimize real harm while painting equality as provocation. That’s not logic, it’s sleight of hand. Which you do repeatedly.

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This is not acceptance. It’s called conditional tolerance. It says your rights only exist if you don’t challenge the majority. That’s the exact logic behind many restrictive laws: you can exist, but only quietly, invisibly, or on our terms. Civil rights aren’t conditional on majority comfort. If they were, segregation would still be legal. Discomfort is not a defense for discrimination.

You’re going to have an amazing time!! I loved where I sat. I really do think it was the perfect spot. I hope you enjoy.

I went with the Glinda the Good Witch package, which was $300. I almost booked through Vibee since I was staying at the Venetian, but their premium option would have put me in section 206 (Wicked Witch package), the closest centered tier. Having never been, I was worried about neck-craning that close, but honestly, it would have been fine. The best way I can describe the layout is like a Broadway theater: Sections 204–208 = orchestra Sections 305–307 = front mezzanine Sections 405–407 = balcony I was in section 306, and for me it was perfect. Being further back and in the center gave me a better view of the whole production without needing to rely on peripheral vision or turning my head too much. The far sides are closed off (smart move), since I don’t think those would have had the same effect. Premium packages, besides location, come with early access and food/beverage credit. There’s also a separate lounge for the VIP packages. There’s a merch store too. Drinks are served in souvenir cups. Truthfully, with the sections they make available, I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house. It’s immersive no matter where you sit. I’m older and had worried about twisting and turning, but section 306 worked out great.

I think it’s fine to ask, especially if it’s important to you or high on your preference list. Just keep it simple: “I like hairy guys, do your current pics show how you look now?”

I saw The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere and absolutely loved it. It was a truly immersive, one-of-a-kind experience. The color. The sound. The crispness. A lot has been said about the number of cuts made to the film, and while that’s true, I didn’t think it affected the story at all. In fact, there were plenty of nice surprises (without giving anything away). The tornado sequence, especially, is jaw-dropping. This feels like the start of a new wave of cinematic storytelling. I can imagine so many modern films that have already pioneered themselves in the special effects space (Avatar, The Matrix, etc.) working brilliantly in this format.

Will do! I agree—the Met has been very intentional, for more than a decade now, about expanding opera’s reach, especially to younger audiences. They’ve done it through accessible pricing, cinematic broadcasts, educational programs, fresh and modern storytelling, and digital platforms that make the art form feel more approachable.

Sure. Lesson #1: Don’t spend four pages hyping a fantasy guy and then pass when the price tag is basically a rounding error. Lesson #2 will drop after I see The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere this afternoon. I’ve got Glinda the Good Witch VIP tickets. All courtesy of my passive income.

The only nonsense here is you walking away when the stars lined up perfectly in your favor. Can’t wait to see your next fantasy post.

$350 is the market in plenty of places (and below in the bigger ones), and it’s not “pricing out” when others are happily paying it. What doesn’t make sense is your approach: you spun up four pages of buildup, walked straight into the fantasy scenario everyone told you to hope for (myself telling you to avoid), and it actually works beautifully, and STILL you weren’t prepared to take it (not even the car detail). Even if it fell outside your budget (by how much by the way? $50? $100?), the whole setup screamed be ready to stretch for this one. This one is different. Instead, you tapped out. So when you say you “followed through,” what you really mean is you had a conversation and walked away. “I was serious, just not serious enough to pay the going rate.” That’s like saying you’re serious about buying a car, but your budget is $1,000. The conversation isn’t the follow-through, the booking is. A joke!

Four pages of advice, the dream scenario falls right into your lap, and you balk at $350? That’s a bargain compared to what guys charge in bigger cities. Why even approach him, let alone post, if you weren’t serious enough to follow through?

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Wow, that went from Stay please to eh, pack your bags real fast. 😂

Taylor Swift is rightly celebrated as an exceptional entertainer. Her music is not really my taste, but that’s irrelevant. What sets her apart, and what will ultimately be studied in legal and business programs, is her strategic handling of her recording rights. That I find most fascinating. Her tenacity in reclaiming her masters, and her bold decision to re-record her catalog, fundamentally shifted the balance of power between artists and labels. Having read a few of these recording contracts, it’s pretty extraordinary how she came out on top. From a contractual and commercial standpoint, the Taylor’s Version strategy was ingenious. By reissuing her work, she diluted the economic value of the original masters, redirected consumer demand, and reasserted control over her intellectual property. It is one of the most significant artist-driven maneuvers in modern music history. From what I understand, two albums from her original catalog remain unreleased as Taylor’s Version. Here, I would advance a simple proposition if I was advising her. If she were to release even one of those albums entirely free of charge, it would serve as the ultimate capstone to her strategy. The legal and business rationale is threefold: Equitable Consideration for Fans, Market Disruption as Leverage, and Reputation and Legacy. In law we often speak of “precedent.” This act would set one. It would transform her re-recording strategy from a defensive maneuver into an affirmative doctrine of artistic empowerment. It would establish her not merely as a beneficiary of fan loyalty, but as a steward of it, ensuring her legacy as both artist and advocate. Releasing one album free would not diminish her achievement; it would elevate it. It would be remembered as the moment when a world-class entertainer also demonstrated world-class magnanimity, cementing her reputation as the rare artist whose business acumen matched, and perhaps exceeded, her artistry.

He was one of your picks you didn’t want to see leave.

That’s going to vary a lot. “Too old” isn’t a number so much as it is about what you want out of the encounter. If the goal is penetrative sex, the body might set limits sooner. But if the goal is companionship, touch, conversation, or even one-way pleasure like a blowjob or massage, age really isn’t a disqualifier. It just depends on your objectives and what makes the experience meaningful for you.

Absolutely!!! Many thanks @Whitman! You bring so much joy and pleasure (literally) to my day. 😂😘

Just wow!

He’s very handsome. Looks very much like this guy (some of the same tattoos). https://rent.men/italianboyph