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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 12, 2010 -> 12:43 PM) OK, enough. Back to the discussion Hope I didn't spark the heatedness, just offering my two cents.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 06:31 PM) However, compare an attorney's office in Birmingham to one in Manhattan. Compare a marketing firm in Birmingham to Chicago. I can guarantee you that you would see immediate differences in the quantity and character of the women in the two workplaces. The South is still very gentile, more relaxed, more hospitable than the North, and there are gender roles which reinforce those characteristics. You've watched too many movies.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 05:33 PM) Pierre, biggest acquisition? What is Olney smoking? Pole.

QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 05:27 PM) Well, I'm sold. Not bragging, just wanted to make sure that people don't insinuate that I live in rural backwoods area in the future.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 04:41 PM) I think it may also have to do with your geographic location....the attitude you are sharing is much more commonplace in the South, where more traditional gender roles persist. In more urban areas, where more young women have entered the workplace, you'll find it's much easier (and more necessary) to make friends and acquaintances with women of your age. Mark, I don't live in the middle of nowhere. Women are allowed to have jobs here. The Birmingham metro area is quite large and emcopasses most of the county it's in. A good portion of the state's population lives in or around Birmingham. I live 20 miles outside of Birmingham and there is urban area all the way around it and in between. The Birmingham metro area is not much smaller than Atlanta. There is very little rural area anywhere near this area. Hell, Birmingham was listed as the 6th most dangerous city in America in 2007 and 8th in 2008. Those aren't small towns on that list and neither is Birmingham. In fact, that is why I moved 20 miles outside of the city.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 04:53 PM) I also learned the hard way, I had my heart broken pretty hardcore and then went after someone who played me like a fiddle and made it 10 times worse. That doesnt mean I would tell someone to avoid being friends with girls in college because it is a waste of time. I met my wife and was pretty good friends with her for over 2 years before we actually got together That's fine, I just think you potentially expose yourself to being stuck as a friend if you settle for friendship with someone you are actually attracted to.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 04:33 PM) eh, thats what being in college is about. I dont think its a waste of time at all if you have a puppy love crush and learn the hard way. I learned the hard way, so I know how it is. Just trying to pass along some advice to save some people misery.

It just seems most of the time, women size you up fairly quickly, so you better make your intentions clear. I've just seen too many guys fritter away time on a woman who wants nothing but friendship from them. If you make yourself too available to them as a friend, you won't be seen as a potential mate. Being a woman's puppy dog usually keeps you in the friend zone. Of course, every relationship is different. As I said, I was being general. Maybe it's me, but it seems pointless to just be friends with a woman. It seems to go against our natural desires. You make friends with other guys because of common interests or common ground. You're initial reaction to a woman is physical attraction 10 times out of 10. I don't see how you go past that just to be friends. Now, if you start out undefined in your interaction, that's one thing. But, you are initially drawn to her because of attraction. For me, platonic relationships didn't interest me. I just think it's in a guy's best interest long term to avoid platonic relationships with woman. Especially if there is any inkling of attraction. I was just always a go getter with women.

Like I said, it was my personal philosophy. I just think you should go for what you want, and not waste too much time. We're not young forever. I'm more concerned with guys letting women walk all over them when there's no reason to let that happen.

Destined for Charlotte. I guess that's better than playing for the Quintana Roo.

My philosophy on this topic is that you shouldn't be friends with a woman, at all. Woman are just as afraid of commitment as we are. They just won't admit it. Especially college age women. When I was single (so long ago), I had no desire to just be friends with any woman. Like I've said before, the odds are in our favor. If you are at least a decent guy, you are like a left handed pitcher with good control and can get guys out. Woman outnumber us dramatically. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody, I'm just being general here...we all need to be men. It seems that men born over the last 35 years don't know how to be men. A woman wants a man, if you're not a man, she will control every aspect of whatever relationship you may be in with her. There's no need to fear rejection, go for what you want. If she is not interested or on the same page, move on. Always be on the same page with a woman, or you will not be happy. But, by all means, do not let a woman control you. She's the one who should fear losing a decent guy. I'm not saying any woman is replaceable, but if she isn't "the one," then she is. I personally couldn't just be friends with someone I was attracted to. It's not cool. Now, if you are in a "friends with benefits" situation, enjoy the ride. As long as that is what you want. I've been happily married to a woman for 5 1/2 years, we treat each other as equals and partners and we wanted the same thing out of life.

I'm coining the nickname "The Orber Moreno."

I think he got lit up in the Carribean Series. Looks like the Charlotte squad is coming together.

QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 10:22 AM) Sox signed RHP Orber Moreno. Which begs the question...who is Orber Moreno? T.O.M.?

Rickey doesn't take drugs, Rickey's naturally enhanced.

Cheers.

I have no earthly idea why they are projecting the Seahawks to draft a DE at number 6. The need to use their two first round picks on offensive players. A left tackle is definitely one of the two they will draft.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 10, 2010 -> 03:45 PM) Mike Mayock has Gerald McCoy as the #1 player in the country, probably because his name is easier to spell than Ndamukong Suh. (he actually thinks they are 1a and 1b) In my opinion, most Oklahoma players are way overrated.

QUOTE (Jbabs34 @ Feb 9, 2010 -> 09:24 PM) His swing and follow through reminds me of A-Rod's. Kid looks like a monster Let's hope the Sox don't pass on him for some mediocre college pitcher.

QUOTE (Jbabs34 @ Feb 8, 2010 -> 09:01 PM) Video of HR by Austin Wilson...its ridiculous I like what I see, draft him.

Cheers.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 7, 2010 -> 10:24 PM) He's Beckham, so he's gonna come in fifth? Yes.

I missed Buerhle's perfect game because I chose to watch a movie on my DVR instead.

I'm not sure that robbing from the rich and giving to the poor or eye for an eye killing or revenge killing is necessarily morally ambiguous. It's more vague than that. Dexter can be considered because he's apathetic to an extent, but at the same time, he follows a code. He kills people who've done bad things and gotten away with it. He knows right from wrong. Vic Mackey can be considered, but he purposely did bad and purposely did good. Moral ambiguity is a conscious sense of apathy. House is morally ambiguous, because he only cares about figuring out puzzles and is apathetic towards patients and people in general. The Joker is morally ambiguous, because his only goal was chaos and anarchy, he did not care who was hurt. Others to consider are Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho," or Alex DeLarge from "A Clockwork Orange."