I got beaten like the red-headed stepchild I am today.

**Revising Ocelot** · 10-17-2010, 05:16 PM

I really shouldn't be talking about this stuff. Sorry for wasting a thread.

pochercoaster · 10-17-2010, 05:54 PM

Um, wait, what happened in between "walking into town" and "got forced to the pavement?" o.O Not that dashing someone's head against a curb is ever right, just seems odd that you'd leave that part of the story out.

Not really sure how to address the rest of your post... Bitterness, no matter how justified, is usually counterproductive, especially if you want to "start over" and regain a social life. Most people aren't terrible assholes, although institutions tend to do a good job of convincing people (particularly young people) otherwise.

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Not actually suicidal

Although you clearly state that this is not the case, the fact that you bring it up is kind of worrying. I'm not very good at helping people, but um, are you doing alright? Perhaps you should talk to someone you know well IRL if you're not?

Shyria Dracnoir · 10-17-2010, 06:01 PM

When exactly did you move to the ass-end of creation again, and just where is it? Because that's the only place I can imagine shit like this going down.

In all seriousness, I'm sending all the happy vibes I've got your way. Hopefully things will pick up for you

Krylo · 10-17-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Shyria Dracnoir

and just where is it?

Judging by the ex-post and what I know of that kind of specific bullshit... UK.

pochercoaster · 10-17-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Revolving Ocelot

I really shouldn't be talking about this stuff. Sorry for wasting a thread.

Lots of people ask for advice here. There's nothing wrong with that (as long as you take our advice with a grain of salt since it's the internet 'n all.) I mean, this is your thread, but like... if you're contemplating suicide or anything, please, don't, and get help.

If that's not the case (and I don't think it is), then yeah, we're sending you happy vibes.

Edit: Also, seriously, people beat people up just because they're gingers?

This is still hard for me to believe because I live in an idyllic little corner of Canada, though. The world continues to amaze me with its assholishness.

Shyria Dracnoir · 10-17-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Krylo

Judging by the ex-post and what I know of that kind of specific bullshit... UK.

Fair enough. However, I am a little curious as to whether the ginger hate is stronger in some areas than in others.

Krylo · 10-17-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pocheros

Also, seriously, people beat people up just because they're gingers?

This is still hard for me to believe because I live in an idyllic little corner of Canada, though. The world continues to amaze me with its assholishness.

I only heard about it a few months ago, myself. It's like racism for hair colors and the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

Ever.

DFM · 10-17-2010, 07:18 PM

I'm going to reserve judgement on hairism until I learn which colors are going to be the dominant ones.

Shyria Dracnoir · 10-17-2010, 07:27 PM

According to Wikipedia, brown and black are the most common natural colors for humans, with black possibly being the original human default. Blond is mostly restricted to people with genetic links to Northern Europe, and red hair is a recessive trait caused by a mutation in a specific gene that controls hair and skin color. Evidence for red hair in Neanderthals has also been found, albeit as the result of different genetic factors (I've heard of hypotheses that the redhead gene was bred into modern humans by crossing with Neanderthals, but I haven't found any real evidence for it yet).

So yeah.

DFM · 10-17-2010, 07:28 PM

I'm guessing it's going to be blond then.

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Revising Ocelot Douchebag Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Probably somewhere in England. Posts: 1,897	Never mind, lock/delete this please I really shouldn't be talking about this stuff. Sorry for wasting a thread. Last edited by Revising Ocelot; 10-17-2010 at 06:01 PM.

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Shyria Dracnoir Kawaii-ju Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monster Island Posts: 4,240	Assholes like that need to be filtered from the gene pool. With a power drill. When exactly did you move to the ass-end of creation again, and just where is it? Because that's the only place I can imagine shit like this going down. In all seriousness, I'm sending all the happy vibes I've got your way. Hopefully things will pick up for you __________________ Godzilla vs. Gamera (1994)

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DFM Om Nom Nom Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,850	I'm going to reserve judgement on hairism until I learn which colors are going to be the dominant ones. __________________ [14:26] ManoftheRus: YOU GODDAMN SNEAKY DEE

10-17-2010, 07:27 PM	#9
Shyria Dracnoir Kawaii-ju Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monster Island Posts: 4,240	According to Wikipedia, brown and black are the most common natural colors for humans, with black possibly being the original human default. Blond is mostly restricted to people with genetic links to Northern Europe, and red hair is a recessive trait caused by a mutation in a specific gene that controls hair and skin color. Evidence for red hair in Neanderthals has also been found, albeit as the result of different genetic factors (I've heard of hypotheses that the redhead gene was bred into modern humans by crossing with Neanderthals, but I haven't found any real evidence for it yet). So yeah. __________________ Godzilla vs. Gamera (1994)

10-17-2010, 07:28 PM	#10
DFM Om Nom Nom Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,850	I'm guessing it's going to be blond then. __________________ [14:26] ManoftheRus: YOU GODDAMN SNEAKY DEE