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The discussion centers around a participant's observation of a young man who discarded his laptop due to a cracked screen and subsequently damaged its components while attempting to salvage the hard drive. Participants express their thoughts on the perceived wastefulness and entitlement associated with such actions, as well as broader cultural implications regarding consumer behavior and attitudes towards technology.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disbelief and frustration over the young man's decision to throw away a laptop instead of seeking repairs or alternatives.
  • Others characterize the behavior as indicative of a broader trend among "spoiled rich kids" who view technology as disposable.
  • A few participants argue that wastefulness is not exclusive to any one demographic and is a common behavior across various groups.
  • Some contributions reflect on personal experiences with damaged electronics and the reactions of others to such incidents.
  • There is a discussion about the implications of wealth and entitlement, with some suggesting that the behavior reflects a small, wealthy minority rather than a general trend.
  • Participants debate the cultural significance of the "American way of life" and its association with wastefulness and consumerism.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the wastefulness of the young man's actions, but there is disagreement regarding the broader implications of such behavior and whether it is representative of a larger societal issue. Multiple competing views remain on the nature of entitlement and wastefulness across different demographics.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal anecdotes that may not directly relate to the original incident, introducing additional layers of discussion about relationships and personal responsibility. The conversation also touches on cultural perceptions of wastefulness and consumer behavior in different regions.

  • #31
tribdog said:
Actually the reason my laptop was kicked across the room was because I was paying more attention to it than to the girlfriend. that is the one area where I'm not perfect. I am usually pretty good about making sure whoever I'm with is happy, I do sometimes get sidetracked while checking PF for new posts and end up spending about 10 hours online.


Yeah, that's not a valid reason. Its a reason to be angry, but dropkicking the comp is crossing a line there. If it was me, she'd ahve been gone. But of course, you're not me.
 
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  • #32
tribdog said:
Actually the reason my laptop was kicked across the room was because I was paying more attention to it than to the girlfriend. that is the one area where I'm not perfect. I am usually pretty good about making sure whoever I'm with is happy, I do sometimes get sidetracked while checking PF for new posts and end up spending about 10 hours online.

You've obviously not met the right girlfriend yet...
1) The right girlfriend wouldn't drop-kick a laptop
2) The right girlfriend would understand your need for your daily PF fix
3) The right girlfriend would hold your attention without resorting to violence on laptops (you'd find her far too distracting to need to spend as much time online).

I think drop-kicking a laptop is cause for divorce in most states. :smile: Surely it's good reason for drop-kicking a girlfriend out the door. There's just no excuse for laptop abuse.
 
  • #33
Moonbear said:
You've obviously not met the right girlfriend yet...
1) The right girlfriend wouldn't drop-kick a laptop
2) The right girlfriend would understand your need for your daily PF fix
3) The right girlfriend would hold your attention without resorting to violence on laptops (you'd find her far too distracting to need to spend as much time online).

I think drop-kicking a laptop is cause for divorce in most states. :smile: Surely it's good reason for drop-kicking a girlfriend out the door. There's just no excuse for laptop abuse.

Most definitely. Drop-kick the drop-kicker.
 
  • #34
That girl had issues then if she couldn't just "talk to you"
 
  • #35
Zantra said:
That girl had issues then if she couldn't just "talk to you"

I think she had more than just issues. :bugeye: I don't get it, why some women resort to such theatrics to get their way. I mean, if a guy has flaws you can't live with, then leave, don't start whining and trying to "fix" him and destroy property to get his attention. Everyone has flaws, you just have to find the ones with the flaws you can live with. And to mix up a poor, innocent laptop in the whole mess just isn't right.
 
  • #36
Actually if you want the whole story, I put it in poetry form and posted it in Evo's twas the night before christmas post.
 
  • #37
I found that finding a gamer girl will keep you from getting yelled at for spending too much time on the computer.
 
  • #38
Yeah, gamer girls are the best. And if they do get mad at you they won't take it out on your electronics.
 
  • #39
Moonbear said:
You've obviously not met the right girlfriend yet...
1) The right girlfriend wouldn't drop-kick a laptop
2) The right girlfriend would understand your need for your daily PF fix
3) The right girlfriend would hold your attention without resorting to violence on laptops (you'd find her far too distracting to need to spend as much time online).

I think drop-kicking a laptop is cause for divorce in most states. :smile: Surely it's good reason for drop-kicking a girlfriend out the door. There's just no excuse for laptop abuse.

Well, duh! If he'd met the right girlfriend, he wouldn't have a problem. He would sit on one side of the room with his laptop, she would sit on the other with her laptop, and they could post to each other on PF.
:!)
 
  • #40
BobG said:
Well, duh! If he'd met the right girlfriend, he wouldn't have a problem. He would sit on one side of the room with his laptop, she would sit on the other with her laptop, and they could post to each other on PF.
:!)

I have friends who do this. It's quite funny, they'll message each other when it's time for dinner, or to ask a question when they are too lazy to walk to another room. The funniest part is they only live in an apt, so it's not like a two floor house where it's actually an effort to go to the other room. They could just holler the old fashioned way, but I doubt they'd notice since they get so absorbed into the computers. :smile:
 
  • #41
Doesn't matter how big the home is, I could ignore my ex if we lived in a phone booth. All it takes is concentration and will power.
 
  • #42
tribdog said:
Doesn't matter how big the home is, I could ignore my ex if we lived in a phone booth. All it takes is concentration and will power.


I really want to see you try that. For pure entertainment value.
 
  • #43
franznietzsche said:
I really want to see you try that. For pure entertainment value.

Somehow I think the entertainment value would be in seeing them try to live together in a phone booth more than him trying to ignore her in a phone booth! FOX reality series season premiere: The Phone Booth. :smile:
 
  • #44
Moonbear said:
Somehow I think the entertainment value would be in seeing them try to live together in a phone booth more than him trying to ignore her in a phone booth! FOX reality series season premiere: The Phone Booth. :smile:
The Phone Booth: Season 1
tribdog's Video Diary: Well, we moved into what will be our home for the next 6 months. The show's producers gave us a couple hours just to look around and get comfortable, divide the booth into "his/hers" she divided the booth in half, I chose which half I wanted. Only after I'd made my choice did I realize the mistake I'd made, I hadn't noticed that there was a phone on her side. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do next...
 
  • #45
tribdog said:
The Phone Booth: Season 1
tribdog's Video Diary: Well, we moved into what will be our home for the next 6 months. The show's producers gave us a couple hours just to look around and get comfortable, divide the booth into "his/hers" she divided the booth in half, I chose which half I wanted. Only after I'd made my choice did I realize the mistake I'd made, I hadn't noticed that there was a phone on her side. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do next...
You are such a riot! :smile: :smile: :smile:

I still don't understand your ex girlfriend's psycho behavior. Sounds like she was very emotionally needy. No normal person is going to get upset if you do something that excludes them for awhile, especially if you live together. Most people have interests of their own and don't require constant attention from another person. I couldn't live with someone like that, I would go insane.
 
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  • #46
insaner.

lol you think I attract normal girlfriends?
 
  • #47
I vote for "moron" too. Damn, I love that word.

I do too, but apparently, it's outlawed here at PF. I was assessed a warning for calling Chroot one.

Just thought I'd inform you that the use of "moron" is discouraged before you get 'warned.'
 
  • #48
Dagenais said:
I do too, but apparently, it's outlawed here at PF. I was assessed a warning for calling Chroot one.

Just thought I'd inform you that the use of "moron" is discouraged before you get 'warned.'

There's nothing wrong with the word, you're just not supposed to name call others on this board using it, and most especially mentors and admins. Bad call there.

tribdog said:
insaner.

lol you think I attract normal girlfriends?

Um, apparently not? But they do say opposites attract, so there's always hope. :smile:
 
  • #49
Dagenais said:
I do too, but apparently, it's outlawed here at PF. I was assessed a warning for calling Chroot one.

Just thought I'd inform you that the use of "moron" is discouraged before you get 'warned.'
Moonbear said:
There's nothing wrong with the word, you're just not supposed to name call others on this board using it, and most especially mentors and admins. Bad call there.
Yeah Moron!
Geeze, get it right.
 
  • #50
Dagenais said:
You live in B.C., right?

There are plenty of rich, spoiled kids there. Don't claim that this is exclusive to America.

It's not like you need to be rich and spoiled to destroy property, anyway. At least this kid was destroying his own property, although if his parents paid for it, what he did was pretty despicable. Otherwise, I think he's an idiot, but he had every right to do whatever he wanted to his computer.
 
  • #51
Moonbear said:
You've obviously not met the right girlfriend yet...
1) The right girlfriend wouldn't drop-kick a laptop
2) The right girlfriend would understand your need for your daily PF fix
3) The right girlfriend would hold your attention without resorting to violence on laptops (you'd find her far too distracting to need to spend as much time online).

All I have to do is just find a girl like that. Easier said than done!
 
  • #52
especially in south carolina :-p
 
  • #53
How'd you know?
 
  • #54
Chrono said:
How'd you know?

He just knows these things. Nothing you can do about it.
 
  • #55
It's part of being the top evil genius.
 
  • #56
Smurf said:
It's part of being the top evil genius.

Top Evil, not Top Genius, we've established this already. Get it right.
 
  • #57
It hasn't been established at all, you just can't admit that I'm more genius as well as more evil than you.
 
  • #58
Smurf said:
It hasn't been established at all, you just can't admit that I'm more genius as well as more evil than you.

I'm more genius, and better looking, so don't even try it, bucko!
 
  • #59
franznietzsche said:
I'm more genius, and better looking, so don't even try it, bucko!
I'm eviler and more cunning than you, and looks are relative.
 
  • #60
Smurf said:
I'm eviler and more cunning than you, and looks are relative.


Relative to me sleeping with your wife and mistress, yeah.
 

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