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Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
reply to post by LiveForever8
So the next time you think about creating a new thread on this topic, perhaps think again. Think about who might be reading it and the effect it could have on them. Especially in light of all the recent "LOOK...NIBIRU!!!!!" threads.
If you have such a problem with the whole 2012 thing, the last thing you should be doing, is posting in the 2012 forum.
Stay clear off it. You do realize this forum is here to openly discuss 2012?
The problem lies with you, the solution is very simple.
Don´t let the door hit you...
reply to post by KatieVA
"You do realise this forum is here to openly discuss 2012" - ermmmmm...isn't that exactly what the OP is doing? Just because he isn't a believer, doesn't mean he isn't entitled to express his opinion.
So the next time you think about creating a new thread on this topic, perhaps think again. Think about who might be reading it and the effect it could have on them. Especially in light of all the recent "LOOK...NIBIRU!!!!!" threads.
It really, really bothered me and had me in a constant state of anxiety and panic. I couldn't sleep at night. My imagination went into overdrive. I was utterly convinced that the end was coming and that I would never live to be an adult. Thankfully I did, and as a mother now myself, I'd be devastated and pretty fecked off if my son believed any of this fearmongering crap and didn't enjoy his childhood years like he should.
a load of over-dramatised, overhyped bollocks, which, as a child - scared the absolute bejeeesus out of me.
It's nothing to do with "shutting down the internet". Kids are hearing this stuff in the playground. There's even a film for god's sakes! There's not really any way they can avoid knowing about any of it.
If it weren't for half the paranoid, delusional, attention seeking idiots who haven't got a clue what they're banging on about, it would never have become so over-hyped in the first place. So I agree, people should think before they spout crap out of their bumholes.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
reply to post by KatieVA
"You do realise this forum is here to openly discuss 2012" - ermmmmm...isn't that exactly what the OP is doing? Just because he isn't a believer, doesn't mean he isn't entitled to express his opinion.
Right, the ending statements off his post,
So the next time you think about creating a new thread on this topic, perhaps think again. Think about who might be reading it and the effect it could have on them. Especially in light of all the recent "LOOK...NIBIRU!!!!!" threads.
Yep, he is definately promoting an open discussion.
It really, really bothered me and had me in a constant state of anxiety and panic. I couldn't sleep at night. My imagination went into overdrive. I was utterly convinced that the end was coming and that I would never live to be an adult. Thankfully I did, and as a mother now myself, I'd be devastated and pretty fecked off if my son believed any of this fearmongering crap and didn't enjoy his childhood years like he should.
I´m sorry you went through that, but people, and teens especially can have anxiety disorders for whatever reasons, it´s not the fault off the documentary.
a load of over-dramatised, overhyped bollocks, which, as a child - scared the absolute bejeeesus out of me.
What ya gonna do, tough world. If you´re sensitive to this stuff, don´t go looking for it.
It's nothing to do with "shutting down the internet". Kids are hearing this stuff in the playground. There's even a film for god's sakes! There's not really any way they can avoid knowing about any of it.
It was sarcasm. Kids have to deal with a lot of stuff on the playground, and there are enough other disturbing things going on that may or may not affect your children.
You need to let it go. You can´t puit up a supershield, deal with it.
Freedom of speach, this is a forum for the 2012 theory, what do people expect? Jeez. If you don´t believe in stuff, every post seems ridiculous.
Then what are you doing here?
If it weren't for half the paranoid, delusional, attention seeking idiots who haven't got a clue what they're banging on about, it would never have become so over-hyped in the first place. So I agree, people should think before they spout crap out of their bumholes.
Judging from your post you still have some unresolved issues yourself, haven´t we all? I´d say take your own medicine. sis.
It has nothing to do with "mental health problems" (where the bloody hell did you pull that from?
It really, really bothered me and had me in a constant state of anxiety and panic. I couldn't sleep at night. My imagination went into overdrive. I was utterly convinced that the end was coming and that I would never live to be an adult.
Wow, did this thread hit a nerve?!
reply to post by KatieVA
They're very impressionable and a lot of them will believe anything they're told.
I'd bet my left boob that 99% of 12 year olds (and kids of ALL other ages) would crap their y-fronts if they watched a documentary about how we're "all going to die in the most horrific way imaginable".
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
It has nothing to do with "mental health problems" (where the bloody hell did you pull that from?
It really, really bothered me and had me in a constant state of anxiety and panic. I couldn't sleep at night. My imagination went into overdrive. I was utterly convinced that the end was coming and that I would never live to be an adult.
I don´t want to offend you, but do you feel that is a mentally healty situation? And I said anxiety disorder.
Wow, did this thread hit a nerve?!
It did, with you, you spilled your guts, you got mad, called people names.
reply to post by KatieVA
They're very impressionable and a lot of them will believe anything they're told.
Jeah, it´s a hard job being a parent.
I'd bet my left boob that 99% of 12 year olds (and kids of ALL other ages) would crap their y-fronts if they watched a documentary about how we're "all going to die in the most horrific way imaginable".
You could die any day by any cause. The reality is a huge asteroid could hit us in five seconds from now.....
And hypothetically speaking, if this whole 2012 thing is true, would you want people to warn you and talk about it, or not?
Stuff is going on, and people are wondering.
edit on 8-3-2011 by UrgentInsurgent because: (no reason given)
reply to post by KatieVA
You should really think about becoming a psychologist by the way, you sure have some skills there.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
reply to post by KatieVA
You should really think about becoming a psychologist by the way, you sure have some skills there.
Agreed.
So you are saying that the problem was just a one time nightly scare and there was no problem of longer duration?
Then what the hell have you been going on about.
What´s the problem with 2012 theories, then?
reply to post by KatieVA
Anyway, I moved on, got over it, grew up and realised that sadly, there are people out there who will spread fear and false information to make money, get attention and satisfy their sadistic urges. I never said there was anything wrong with having a grown up, intelligent discussion about 2012 - but sadly some idiots have to take things too far.
He makes a very valid point and what he's saying is spot on. I got hold of a Nostradamus book when I was 12, Nostradamus was "all the rage" at the time and there was a prediction that the "end times" were supposedly coming in the month of the total solar eclipse, or around that time if I remember rightly. I remember watching a documentary about his predictions - a load of over-dramatised, overhyped bollocks, which, as a child - scared the absolute bejeeesus out of me. It really, really bothered me and had me in a constant state of anxiety and panic. I couldn't sleep at night. My imagination went into overdrive. I was utterly convinced that the end was coming and that I would never live to be an adult. Thankfully I did, and as a mother now myself, I'd be devastated and pretty fecked off if my son believed any of this fearmongering crap and didn't enjoy his childhood years like he should.
Nope, I shat my pants nightly until the date of said prediction passed, when I quickly realised that we weren't going to die and that it was a load of over-hyped fear mongering rubbish. I was a CHILD. This kind of behaviour in a child is completely normal and is NOT an indication of a mental disorder.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
reply to post by KatieVA
Anyway, I moved on, got over it, grew up and realised that sadly, there are people out there who will spread fear and false information to make money, get attention and satisfy their sadistic urges. I never said there was anything wrong with having a grown up, intelligent discussion about 2012 - but sadly some idiots have to take things too far.
Insane. The whole theory is epic. When does one go too far with it.? Could you lay out some boundaries? Let´s just keep it 50 percent die off, to not scare everyone.
He makes a very valid point and what he's saying is spot on. I got hold of a Nostradamus book when I was 12, Nostradamus was "all the rage" at the time and there was a prediction that the "end times" were supposedly coming in the month of the total solar eclipse, or around that time if I remember rightly. I remember watching a documentary about his predictions - a load of over-dramatised, overhyped bollocks, which, as a child - scared the absolute bejeeesus out of me. It really, really bothered me and had me in a constant state of anxiety and panic. I couldn't sleep at night. My imagination went into overdrive. I was utterly convinced that the end was coming and that I would never live to be an adult. Thankfully I did, and as a mother now myself, I'd be devastated and pretty fecked off if my son believed any of this fearmongering crap and didn't enjoy his childhood years like he should.
You used this whole emotional argument to agree with the OP in his belief that this forum is dangerous.
And then you go on to say this,
Nope, I shat my pants nightly until the date of said prediction passed, when I quickly realised that we weren't going to die and that it was a load of over-hyped fear mongering rubbish. I was a CHILD. This kind of behaviour in a child is completely normal and is NOT an indication of a mental disorder.
So once again, what is the freaking problem, you say that it was not a big deal yourself.
I think we´re finished for today.
Originally posted by PuterMan
One has to wonder why a 'child' is being permitted to see this rubbish.
Sounds like parental lack of control.
Originally posted by KatieVA
It's nothing to do with "shutting down the internet". Kids are hearing this stuff in the playground. There's even a film for god's sakes! There's not really any way they can avoid knowing about any of it.
If it weren't for half the paranoid, delusional, attention seeking idiots who haven't got a clue what they're banging on about, it would never have become so over-hyped in the first place. So I agree, people should think before they spout crap out of their bumholes.
Originally posted by bigjib
But, rather than sweep everything under the rug, which seems to be what you are suggesting, I take a different approach.
Originally posted by bigjib
I used that opening to engage in serious discourse with her about the subject. Teaching her not to beleive everything she reads, as much of it can be just plain wrong. I taught her to question it, and if she has questions, to come and talk to me.
Originally posted by bigjib
Instead, encourage the quest for knowledge on all levels, but instil in our youth (or in some cases, or adults) the tools and abilities to be able to question what they hear, and not believe everything they read. That's my two cents on it.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
Yes officer Thought Police.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
We wouldn´t want to destroy innocent souls that come to this site and might come across a 2012 thread.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
Why not scrap all the forums here on ATS, someone might get offended, can´t have that now, can we?
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
Even better, take down the entire internet, what? Lock yourself in your house, don´t talk to anyone, they might say something that will make you kill yourself.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
If you have such a problem with the whole 2012 thing, the last thing you should be doing, is posting in the 2012 forum.
Originally posted by UrgentInsurgent
Stay clear off it. You do realize this forum is here to openly discuss 2012?
Originally posted by JibbyJedi
There are tons of dangers out there, Earth is not a "safe zone." Lotta crazy people here,
Originally posted by JibbyJedi
and to say 2012 stuff is dangerous because parents aren't watching what their kids are doing online and with the TV.... well, how can you blame 2012 for that?
Originally posted by JibbyJedi
2012, planet X, Nibiru, ascension.... not the same things at the same time, people seem to lump it all in one, that's just laziness.
Originally posted by Silencer 2012
2012 Prophecies Predicted and prophesied by almost all ancient cultures as a significant time in human history, if you think there's any comparison at all then you really are stupid.
Originally posted by Silencer 2012
If you dont think all the warning that have been left for us are worth listening to then that's even more stupid.
Originally posted by Silencer 2012
We are already well into this change quakes and volcanoes kicking off left right and centre
Originally posted by Silencer 2012
11. Those of us in the hills with food and water will sit back and ride the storm out
12. The new beginning minus 5-6 billion people
reply to post by KatieVA
Nope, I shat my pants nightly until the date of said prediction passed, when I quickly realised that we weren't going to die and that it was a load of over-hyped fear mongering rubbish.
Where would you prefer it to be placed?