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[The Headliner]

They will show petty thieves being beaten up by the mobs in villages of Bihar, they will show Marathi Navnirman Sena workers beating up North Indians and damaging their property in Maharashtra, they will conveniently shoot a tribal woman being stripped naked and chased on the streets by a rowdy mob in North-East India, but they won't do anything to help the victim, even though they blame the nearby people for not helping the persons in distress. Tell me, will this sort of news coverage help in saving people, or is it just a blatant display of sensational journalism for gaining higher TRP's ?

People watch these programs and it brings out their anger and disbelief that such things can happen. It brings the issue into the public eye and makes it a talking point. This can have two effects - it can generate/build pressure for better policing, or the general disapproval seen in those around him can be enough to deter Little Johnny from doing something like this himself. Both can therefore help fight the problem on a larger scale and prevent future crimes.

I agree it's frustrating for the reasons you state, but reporters must document what they're witnessing or else they'll just be trying to empty the sea of crime with an eggcup. It's unfortunate for the one victim in question, but film is a powerful thing and can serve the greater good.

[Ethan]

Being shot down by a woman that I liked.

[Blue Lightening]

Death makes me sad. The fact that everything that you do in life, all your experiences, will end into nothingness, and what after that, no one knows. And the fact that all your loved ones, your elders, your family, you'll lose them one day as well.

I mean, over the past few weeks, two of my grandfather's cousins have died. Both were younger than him. He's 70, while the average life expectancy in India is 68 years. Of late, he himself hasn't been keeping well. Nothing serious, but yeah, for someone who I've never really seen sick and always very energetic and healthy, it is a l'il concerning. I haven't talked to him, or for that matter anyone, about this, but I fear that he'll be no more in the future, and I can't even imagine what life would be without my grandpa. I've been lucky till now not to lose anyone close to me, and I've been thinking for some time that I love my grandparents so much, and to lose them, to live without them, would be unbearable. And when I grow old, and lose my parents as well, man, that'd hurt like hell. And what of me after I die ? What about me then, my existence, my thoughts, my mind, all wiped out for eternity.

Yeah, death is the ultimate end, it is unevitable. But if there's one thing I fear in life, then it's death. Death to my loved ones, and death to myself. I simply loath the transient nature of life.

[Kraul]

That's one thing that can be tought about being an atheist: death.

I don't believe there is anything once we die. It's game over as far as I'm concerned with no replays. It can make facing the fact (as far as I'm concerned anyway) that every missed opportunity, every lost loved one, everything is gone forever eventually.

It can also mess with your sense of hope if you're in the right mindset, like me, when you realise that ultimately every deed means nothing in the end. You get no bonus points for a prize after the game and eventually, what effect will your decision have on the world several generations from now?

In other words, life is pointless. All you can do is enjoy it in the moment.

[Blue Lightening]

Yeah, life doesn't really have any meaning. Death is the only significant matter.  It will ultimately devour all of us. 

I hate death, I don't want to die, I don't want to lose myself.

[The Headliner]

For death to be inevitable, to be in all our destinies, then so must life. What makes one more worthy of concern than the other? We may not know for how long, but right now we have life - it's here, it's happening, and it's whiling away the whole time you're worrying over its expiration.

[Kraul]

...the idea of screwing up any kind of relationship with this girl I know.

I want to go farther than being just friends, but I have absolutely no idea if she would want to or not. And I really don't want to risk ruining a friendship if I try and fail.

I'm just not sure which would be worse: restraining myself and potentially missing out on something really great, or losing everything altogether.

[Blue Lightening]

Well, just propose to her.I f she accepts, good for you, if she doesn't, you can stll be friends, can't you ?

[Kraul]

That's a little extreme, don't you think?

I'm dipping my toe in the water, so to speak, to see where everything is at. If I think there's a chance, I'll take it (and cross my fingers) but if I don't, I won't and just keep things as is.

[Ethan]

What I do in situations such as this, is the subtle hint.

I tend to joke about with the female in question. calling her a goober and intentionally having little  playful arguements. Then I say something a like we're just like some married couple. In the midst of the joke I'd say something like "It would be weird to date each other can you imagine?" If she agrees, I just joke my way out of it. If she protests I pursue.

[Kraul]

That's basically what I'm starting to do, only it's the Lite version.

I don't want to accidentally come off too strong so I'm being really slow, really...well, light with it. I'm afraid I might be too light at times, though. It's a frustrating spot to be in because I fear I could screw it up really easily and that's the last thing I want to do here.

[Ethan]

A little advice, do and be done with it. The longer you let it go on the more your just torturing yourself. Don't beat yourself up for the unknown.

[gungrave17]

the video of rise against "ready to fall"

any eddie guerrero tribute video

[Kraul]

A little advice, do and be done with it. The longer you let it go on the more your just torturing yourself. Don't beat yourself up for the unknown.

I think I'm going to soon because I am getting frustrated with my safety steps. Too much stuff is going on right now and so many options all over are opening up, not to mention that I've got my eye set on a goal (the unspoken goal from an old thread of mine) and I really need to know where my energies are going.

I would absolutely be willing to direct a lot of energy in that direction if everything worked out for the good, but if nothing is going to happen then there really is no point in me pursuing something that just isn't going anywhere.

It would really suck to move on since she's really unique (never met anyone like her) but sometimes life just sucks.

[Neil]

You have more choices.

1. You can say something and see her reaction to it. Most girls won't let it ruin a relationship with a guy from my experience and from seeing others in the same situation. Thats the cool thing I guess. But it would be more interesting to see how you would react?

2. My preffered option, spend more time with her. Try and take more of an interest in her interests and hobbies. Maybe call her up or do small things such as send good luck cards or text messages. Hopefuly then you'll get on her radar and then it will be more clear. However there is a risk of getting in the friendship zone, so you'll have to act fast.

I'm kind of on a mission for option 2 at the moment with a girl. She's awesome. But i'm a little ahead as we've 'hooked up' a few times now however it was only until the last week of Uni when it was kind of clear something exists between us. I really want to tred carefuly now so considering my next steps wisely!!