Behavioural sink and its relation to stress and enlarged thyroids

[wundergirl]

Originally Posted by Akeel

...so despite the fact someone could feel safer in that area, it still has a greater drug problem. could that be linked to concentration of gays in the region? possibly...nothing but speculation, though.

um...no. you probably dont want to take this in this direction if you want to maintain some validity in your criticisms of godessa.

Originally Posted by Akeel

The hong kong example is a good one since you can directly compare cultural values between the north american and asian culture which could explain the difference in any levels of behavioural sink.

yes. this is a really good point. do you think that this is then simply a north american phenominon? or do you think other areas of the globe are suffering because of north america's role on a global scale?

[Ragga_Wh0re]

your ignorant and uninformed because instead of an intelligent conversation refuting facts with facts, or theories you called him a bastard slut. i like swearing as much as the next person but u basically said a whole lot of nothing.

The whole point of the article is that its a theory. Speculation on what could cause the "new york attitude" if you will.

rooty toot.

okay so since its a theory, then you really have no right to sit there and get ur panties in a wad over what i had said.
Also, you may not have noticed this yet but...Im not big on speaking with grace be it within an intelligent conversation or what have you.

I think with my bastard slut and utter shyt comments aside, what I said does have some validity.

[Ragga_Wh0re]

Originally Posted by wundergirl

yes. this is a really good point. do you think that this is then simply a north american phenominon? or do you think other areas of the globe are suffering because of north america's role on a global scale?

Since we come from a multi cultural society, and many of those cultures within our multi cultural society still bring thier same values and beleifs systems along with them to north america from thier home land. Regardless of them living in Vancouver or fricken Vanderhoof.

But then again, Im just speaking from my own personal experiences, I mean I dont have any stats proving my claim right so I guess i have little to no creedence according to mister akeelio.

But then again fuck me if im wrong here but in certain citys theres like a sikh temple on every other corner and throw in a dash of christian, catholic, lutheran and mennonite churches...dont forget your mosques or jewish temples either.

[Akeel]

Originally Posted by wundergirl

um...no. you probably dont want to take this in this direction if you want to maintain some validity in your criticisms of godessa.

statisically the west end has a higher drug usage rate and a higher concentration of drug dealers then outlying suburbs. Thats a fact. One possibly theory for this is because of the higher concentration of homosexuals in this region. No, its not my theory. I heard this one in school. Also the homosexual population in comparison to heterosexual has higher rates of drug usage around the world. This could be because the gay community is more accepting of behaviour that is usually not accepted by mainstream straight culture.

Originally Posted by wundergirl

yes. this is a really good point. do you think that this is then simply a north american phenominon? or do you think other areas of the globe are suffering because of north america's role on a global scale?

I dont think you can use behavioural sink to justify global problems because its about encroaching on ones personal space. While America may be suffocating the rest of the world with its consumption of resources, this doesnt directly effect the level of personal space someone has halfway across the world.

As far as it being a North American problem, from what I know (which isnt that much, btw) I would say yes.

Originally Posted by ~*goddessa*~

okay so since its a theory, then you really have no right to sit there and get ur panties in a wad over what i had said.
Also, you may not have noticed this yet but...Im not big on speaking with grace be it within an intelligent conversation or what have you.

I think with my bastard slut and utter shyt comments aside, what I said does have some validity.

My panties are always in a wad, OK?

[SEAN!]

Originally Posted by wundergirl

yes. this is a really good point. do you think that this is then simply a north american phenominon? or do you think other areas of the globe are suffering because of north america's role on a global scale?

i like how you try to link the idea of behavioural sink to the widely held belief that North americans are evil fat cat exploitative mother fuckers, and all the world's problemxs can be attributed to our imperialist materialism....fuck that shit, i love being a materialistic capitalist.

i dunno thats just somehting i sense from the above quoted sentance.

i think the idea of behaviour sink is a universial phenomina, however the consequences/symptoms vary depending on multiple factors such as culture, socio-economic status, region, other environmental factors, etc.

and akeel maybe the drug dealers are more visible in the west end but i dont think there is a excedingly higher amount of drug trafficing occuring in the west end than coquitlam. but you may be right because we all know how much fags love crystal meth.

[Akeel]

^
there's a way larger amount of drug trafficing occuring in the west end! its huge! the arrest rates speak for themselves.

and dont forget the G

[galaxie]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

Well if you look at where the majority of "Non-Straight" people live... West End anyone?

The point of the article is not where the MOVE to, but where they are raised.

[wundergirl]

Originally Posted by SEAN!

i like how you try to link the idea of behavioural sink to the widely held belief that North americans are evil fat cat exploitative mother fuckers, and all the world's problemxs can be attributed to our imperialist materialism....

kindly re-read my post and don't put words in my mouth. i'm not linking anything to anything. in fact, my own views on the matter earent even mentionned. i was trying to expand on this point brought up by akeel:

Originally Posted by Akeel

...you can directly compare cultural values between the north american and asian culture which could explain the difference in any levels of behavioural sink.

in fact, AS PREVIOUSLY POSTED, i personally feel this idea of behavioral sink usesless, it is an extremely narrowminded, shortsighted view of the problems with (northamerican) society that leaves many important elements out of the equation...thus skewing the results of the issue.

i'll keep my opinion on capitalism to myself until it is requested...but i can only hope that you don't seriously absolve western values (or lack thereof) of all resposibility.

Originally Posted by ~*goddessa*~

Since we come from a multi cultural society, and many of those cultures within our multi cultural society still bring thier same values and beleifs systems along with them to north america from thier home land.

yup. you're right. but keeping mind that a significant portion of the population on this continent is made up of immigrants, we still have to be aware that our society (both new members and long-time members) collectively make up something different than just the sum of it's parts. it's a difficult perspective because it involves us looking at our society with as much objectivity as possible, but i think it is important to step outside of the limitations of your own experiences when talking about something like this. we may come to some new realizations about ourselves in the process.

[Akeel]

does confining large groups of people together create irratibility and mood problems which could then lead to physical problems?

i say yes.

that experiment proves with the animals proves it. I dont think its the only cause though and that many other factors are in play.

[Ragga_Wh0re]

yup. you're right. but keeping mind that a significant portion of the population on this continent is made up of immigrants, we still have to be aware that our society (both new members and long-time members) collectively make up something different than just the sum of it's parts. it's a difficult perspective because it involves us looking at our society with as much objectivity as possible, but i think it is important to step outside of the limitations of your own experiences when talking about something like this. we may come to some new realizations about ourselves in the process.

very well said. And i agree with you fully. Its hard for me to step outside of the limitations of my own experiences when talking about something like this because...i only know my experiences.:) I speak from what I know, that way it leaves less room for offending others and making myself look like even more of a fuck tard then i already am!

GO TEAM RAVE!!!!

[Ragga_Wh0re]

My panties are always in a wad, OK?

my panties always used to be in a wad....but then i discoevered the g string! and going commando!

You should really try both some time ;)