No, the point was to persuade you how idiotic and mean the meme "no need to be upset" is. And how barbarous as a goal not "to get upset over anything". If that's your only goal in this world, you're a monster. Not an animal (human or otherwise), a monster. — Πετροκότσυφας
If the Stoic's goal is just to maintain his "calmness and tranquility" in the face of injustice, barbarity and stupidity, then, yes, the Stoic is a monster. But I doubt this caricature does justice to the Stoic, so I'm a little upset. — Πετροκότσυφας
Which wasn't the point Πετροκότσυφας was making. He's quite clear that your idea of the meaning of life "sit back and don't be upset" is monstrous and illustrated it by posting something he thinks we should obviously be upset about (eg. animal cruelty). — Benkei
What is this, try and get Posty worked up time?
There's a near infinitude of things that one can get worked up over. Why should I care about the Chinese eating dogs or the Japanese killing whales? Not my cup of tea, and even then if I did care, then what could I possibly do about it? — Posty McPostface
This is ridiculous. — Posty McPostface
But, my point seems to be that this spinning seal is sort of the point to life. Just relax and take it easy. There's no need to be upset. — Posty McPostface
If the Stoic's goal is just to maintain his "calmness and tranquility" in the face of injustice, barbarity and stupidity, then, yes, the Stoic is a monster. But I doubt this caricature does justice to the Stoic, so I'm a little upset. — Πετροκότσυφας
What I am not pleased to see is the vile video that I couldn't even watch based on your links first frame. I think it was rude to post and was intended to hurt. Hurt maybe to make a point? It is ridiculous to post such a response but you are entitled to post it, just as Posty was to post his video.According to its teachings, as social beings, the path to happiness for humans is found in accepting the moment as it presents itself, by not allowing oneself to be controlled by the desire for pleasure or fear of pain, by using one’s mind to understand the world and to do one’s part in nature's plan, and by working together and treating others fairly and justly.
But it really seems that that isn't your cup of tea as you don't spend time writing about it and instead come here highlighting all the negative shit going on trying to convince yourself you shouldn't care about it. — Benkei
I wish I could be so relaxed... — Posty McPostface
Posty, how are you doing with what happened at the Borderline Bar and Grill? Aren't you near Thousand Oaks? :eyes: — ArguingWAristotleTiff
California is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, especially where the land meets the ocean. I can watch the waves for hours in a meditative mindset.I live in Westlake Village, very near Thousand Oaks. So, it kinda affected me. But, we just yesterday had a brushfire. So, God must be mad. He sent the crazies, now a fire, soon who knows what? — Posty McPostface
Indeed I did and I think it gently occupies the mind with pure joy for the sake of joy~did you enjoy the video? I hope it engendered some peace and tranquillity in yourself. — Posty McPostface
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