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@DEERBLOOD @ChristiJunior @DrRyanSkelton @WashedOutGundamPilot Here is what I recall:

Mormons have the belief that some men after death will become gods of their own planets, sort of like how God is to our earth.

In some books, there are characters who ascend to this status as well.

Perhaps it is not actual subversion, but it sure is suspicious, considering Sanderson being Mormon. And I don't think there is much that would come of this possible subversion. But it may make atheists mad.

@DEERBLOOD @ChristiJunior @DrRyanSkelton @WashedOutGundamPilot Another thing too is that he does something that may very well be subversive with having Mormon themes in his book. It is not critical to the stories, but it is funny to see a non-leftist subversion taking place. Maybe that makes the faggot at Wired so livid, that he is spreading religious themes when "ONLY WE CAN DO THAT!"

@DEERBLOOD @ChristiJunior @DrRyanSkelton @WashedOutGundamPilot Personal taste is probably a major factor here, as well as with other writers. Hard to get around that, and very subjective.

I give credit to Sanderson for having a good cohesive plan with his books (the original Mistborn Trilogy shows this with careful planning) as well as properly fleshed out magic systems.

Not all of his books are equally good, but I overall like his work.

@WashedOutGundamPilot >This is why nobody writes about Brandon Sanderson
>I say to Sanderson, because you don't write very well.

He who lives in a glass house should not throw stones. He writes like a complete faggot and is most certainly is one too.

I don't give one shit about what the gatekeepers in the media think is high quality, because they prove time and time again to praise absolute garbage because someone has the "correct" politics or a specific shade of skin color.

Another thing I will mention is that a "lack of childcare services" are to blame for a low birthrate. Bullshit too. I remember seeing a morning news show discussing the low birth rate in South Korea saying they just need more childcare services (often government provided).

Again, I will ask anyone to give me their best example of a country with these childcare services they want. Most likely, their birth rate is below replacement rate too. So that is not the problem either.

@dander You are talking about an entirely different thing. Yes, the GDP will go down as a result of a lower birth rate.

But I am talking about how a "bad economy" is not the reason for the low birth rate. That is people arriving at the wrong answers, which could be for many reasons.

@VeganMGTOW Yes, being able to afford a family and a place to live is important, but I guarantee that is not the source of the problem, but just an excuse. If you really want a family, you can find a way. Maybe you will not have the dream house you want right away, but I guarantee the children will not care. In most cases it is the woman who demands the priciest homes.

As for the free housing for immigrant groups, that is indeed bullshit. It just makes housing more expensive for everyone else.

Every normie who blames economic conditions for low birth rates or anything related to economics needs to be confronted with questions about which country has the best economic conditions? And then you look up the birth rate. Chances are, the birth rate will be low in spite of the great economic conditions.

Repeat the process if they try to name a different country.

Also, there is never going to be the perfect economic conditions that will raise the birth rate. Because that is not the problem.

@basedbagel If you are talking about the political compass test I am thinking of, I suspect the creators think of themselves as libertarian left, which is just an oxymoron. A lot of those questions are just absurd, as they rely on premises that are just assumed to be true (I forget the exact wording but one goes along the lines of "If X is inevitable, we should" when that inevitability is in question).

@kaiservenom @Tfmonkey She sure is making a lot of assumptions about women in general being introspective enough to realize the actual issues of feminism and that feminism is not just a vehicle to give women more and more perks and provisions regardless of the detriments it brings to men.

@PonyPanda A far better term is "inspin" (involuntary spinster).

To get some perspective on what the libshit normies are getting for info, I find NPR a good source for that end. Today, they were discussing the meeting with Russia and China.

Some talking points from a faggot "expert":

"Russia does not have many friends!"
"They are in a bad situation with all the sanctions!"
"He has an arrest warrant from the World Court!"

You can only think that these things are major factors if you are a shill or an idiot. Or maybe both at the same time.

@MasterSimper If a woman was going to reject your advances when you ask, you just figured out that she was not interested in you that way. If she says yes, you get to move forward with things.

This principle also works for escalating a relationship to more serious stages. If she were to be put off by the idea of taking the relationship further, then you just saved yourself time and energy by not keeping with a woman who is not ready to be serious when you are.

@MasterSimper Putting aside the whole work thing then.

The purpose of being upfront is to not waste time or opportunities. There is no magic moment when a woman is going to be more likely to reciprocate interest, she already will know what she wants. You simply find out faster where you stand.

It also helps you from feeling heartbreak if you are rejected. Waiting longer just means you are investing more time in a woman before you even have a relationship.

@MasterSimper Okay, the next thing to consider is not just prohibitions, but also consequences of any relationships within the workplace. If any relationship goes south, you may have some awkward times in the workplace going forward. And the worst case scenario is false accusations against you.

Not saying that will happen for sure, but it is important to be aware of the risks.

Again, I cannot know the whole situation you are going through. I just am expressing caution.

@MasterSimper Again, the advice of "don't shit where you eat," should be the first priority. If she were to press the issue, just be upfront about you having a policy of not dating anyone you work with, and that it is nothing against her personally (if that is indeed the case).

I cannot tell you play by play what to do, but I express that you should be cautious when it comes to workplace related things like this.