Avatar is making people suicidal

[Embalmer]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

quit trying to rationalize this!!!

Because it's much easier to make fun of what you don't understand.



I'm not the goodie goodie -don't make fun of others type of guy - BUT - I didn't really see anyone actually trying to put some real thought into this one - that was simply my attempt

PROCEEEED!!!

[Skyblu]

I say don't stop them if they want to commit suicide over a stupid movie we don't need people like that polluting our air. People like that are just attention whores anyway, like they would really kill themselves. How stupid!

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by Embalmer

Because it's much easier to make fun of what you don't understand.




Exactly! LMAO

I'm not the goodie goodie -don't make fun of others type of guy - BUT - I didn't really see anyone actually trying to put some real thought into this one - that was simply my attempt

PROCEEEED!!!

seriously tho, I can completely understand that viewpoint of it. I was just ribbing you a little.

and the fact that I believe suicide in most forms is ignorant in its own right.

[ViperTomcat]

This just supports my hypothesis.

James Cameron kills people.

[jcamaro]

Originally Posted by Embalmer

It's easy to make fun of these people - but the sad reality is - these people are actually feeling this way.

When you compare living on Pandora (for argument sake - assume it would be possible) to living here on Earth - of course Earth may seem dismal or "lacking" for a better term.

The connections humans make with others is the key to happiness - case and point - this forum. What are you all doing here if not making connections with others?

The fictional Na'vi race has a much more "efficient" means of creating these connections through their hair tentacles (whatever they are) but not only can the form these connections with other Na'vi but with plants and animals and the world itself. How fricken amazing is that?? Of course that would be awesome.

I can sympathize for the people who long for that type of connection to others and the world - but I won't make fun of them for being dissatisfied with their own lives - even if they are going to the extreme. The problems obviously stem from some depression related to their own lives that is already in progress.

The thing is - connections like that can be made here on Earth, and there are beautiful places to live and see - I hope those people eventually figure that out.

Originally Posted by Embalmer

Because it's much easier to make fun of what you don't understand.



I'm not the goodie goodie -don't make fun of others type of guy - BUT - I didn't really see anyone actually trying to put some real thought into this one - that was simply my attempt

PROCEEEED!!!

I agree with you 100%. I sympathize with these people because there is much more involved that just a movie. Just like with video games, gambling, alcoholism, etc, some people have a deficiency, mental illness, or just something about their past that makes them more susceptible to emotional effects. These emotions can come from video games, news reports, issues with relatives, and even movies. There's no need to be insensitive about their issues. That doesn't mean they should do it, just some people have different problems than you or I do.

I walked away from the movie, filled with awe at the visuals and moved by the themes portrayed in the Human Vs Navi/nature element. But for me it made me want to look more at our own culture vs say Native Americans or tribes in Africa and South America. As much as I like technology and advancements in science, you have to admit that all this has led to more problems that it has solved.

[brandotron]

Originally Posted by jcamaro

I agree with you 100%. I sympathize with these people because there is much more involved that just a movie. Just like with video games, gambling, alcoholism, etc, some people have a deficiency, mental illness, or just something about their past that makes them more susceptible to emotional effects. These emotions can come from video games, news reports, issues with relatives, and even movies. There's no need to be insensitive about their issues. That doesn't mean they should do it, just some people have different problems than you or I do.

I walked away from the movie, filled with awe at the visuals and moved by the themes portrayed in the Human Vs Navi/nature element. But for me it made me want to look more at our own culture vs say Native Americans or tribes in Africa and South America. As much as I like technology and advancements in science, you have to admit that all this has led to more problems that it has solved.

I disagree.

We have all but eradicated smallpox and polio, influenza is much less of a fatal disease, we've developed modern agriculture so that much less people are starving, advancements have been made in science and medicine due to space travel, and Al Gore invented the intarweb.

[Brokinarrow]

Originally Posted by brandotron

I disagree.

We have all but eradicated smallpox and polio, influenza is much less of a fatal disease, we've developed modern agriculture so that much less people are starving, advancements have been made in science and medicine due to space travel, and Al Gore invented the intarweb.

But seriously, space travel is vital: get off planet, live elsewhere, so that WHEN (not IF, but WHEN) a global catastrophe occurs on Earth, the human race can survive.

[Embalmer]

Originally Posted by Skyblu

I say don't stop them if they want to commit suicide over a stupid movie we don't need people like that polluting our air. People like that are just attention whores anyway, like they would really kill themselves. How stupid!

Really??? WOW!!

Stupid eh??

Dude, comments like that are exactly what is WRONG. Having a laugh or two about some drama queens is one thing - outright encouraging them to kill themselves is F'D up.

I realize you are joking around - at least I hope you are - BUT - posting spew like that is a form of attention whoring in itself.

Ignorance is a disease. Stop spreading it.

[Embalmer]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

haha , You took the words right out my mouth!!! lol

Bonnie seriously? again WOW

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by Embalmer

Bonnie seriously? again WOW

yeah I know, but I was taking it as a complete joke! i would never want anyone to commit suiside, I guess its just hard for me to believe people can be so lost that they are capable of something like that over a movie thats all.

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by PQ

Maybe they're all on Chantix. lmao

If its better then pot; ill have to check it out

[MrIcky]

I'm with Brandotron. There aren't more problems now because of technology, we're just more aware of every little problem.

And I don't believe the 'living in harmony with nature' myth. I've watched more than one history channel show that pinned the major cause of Mammoths and other big game and big predators dying out on pre-history people over hunting.

That video was funny 'you need a reverse skin bleach, but since I can't afford it I'll use blue make-up'.

[Brokinarrow]

Originally Posted by MrIcky

I'm with Brandotron. There aren't more problems now because of technology, we're just more aware of every little problem.

And I don't believe the 'living in harmony with nature' myth. I've watched more than one history channel show that pinned the major cause of Mammoths and other big game and big predators dying out on pre-history people over hunting.

That video was funny 'you need a reverse skin bleach, but since I can't afford it I'll use blue make-up'.

wow. I'm at work so I can't watch the vids till I get home, but I'm def gonna have to see that one once I'm off!

[Brokinarrow]

Originally Posted by Kalenn

Not to mention the hawt 12 foot tall wimminz!

Speaking of hawt... check this video out.

oooohhhh my god!!!! There is no way she was serious about that stuff, looked to me like she making fun of the whole thing. Hilarious and creepy at the same time!!