the "Ask Otaku" thread

[Jun-Watarase]

oooh, i like these types of questions now and then; Thanks, Meli.

anywho, on with the answer:
I mostly see the glass itself as half-full, but there are points where you feel like crap and start to see it instead as half-empty; If you don't try to see everything in a positive light, then it will always seem to be half-empty, sometimes even less than that.

How do YOU see it?

I think I look at my glass as containing 50% water. Half is half, it's empty and it's full, it's the same to me. I asked you because I really don't get that question, I suppose I'm too neutral to grasp it.

It's just a way to describe it. If someone asked you to check up on measurements for something, like a container and its contents, you don't describe it as "The container is half." Half what? Is the container half-filled? Or is the container itself in halves? Seems like common sense, but it's incorrect.

As for the "Is the glass half-full or half-empty?" question, I would call it half-empty. You can interpret it as either me being pessimistic, or wanting more out of life, but to me it's more like... full is full. If it's not full anymore, part of it is gone or not there anymore. Like a bottle of soda-- if you take a sip, part of it is gone. It's not full anymore, and that sip makes that part empty.

Okay, since I posted here, I feel obligated to post random questions.


Dr. O, what are your fears? Nothing deep or complicated-- something simple, like spiders and the dark.

What's your favorite flavor of Vitasoy? Or Jones.

Why do you try so hard to put up and be nice to PyronIkari when he's an asshole?

Do you play any musical instruments? If so, how much experience? If not, what would you like to play?

Could you kill anyone with said instrument? How? What would your methods be? Destroying the instrument would be fine, but it'd be a plus if you didn't.

If you were stranded on an island, and all you had were 9 2x4's, 30 ft. of rope, what would your third item be?

If you had to give up either both your arms, or both your legs, which would you choose?

Ed and Lisa were found dead in their apartment. Their bodies are surrounded by glass and water, and there's a breeze blowing in from the window. Explain how it happened? (XD)

[otakuapprentice]

oooh, i like these types of questions now and then; Thanks, Meli.

anywho, on with the answer:
I mostly see the glass itself as half-full, but there are points where you feel like crap and start to see it instead as half-empty; If you don't try to see everything in a positive light, then it will always seem to be half-empty, sometimes even less than that.

How do YOU see it?

I think I look at my glass as containing 50% water. Half is half, it's empty and it's full, it's the same to me. I asked you because I really don't get that question, I suppose I'm too neutral to grasp it.

It's just a way to describe it. If someone asked you to check up on measurements for something, like a container and its contents, you don't describe it as "The container is half." Half what? Is the container half-filled? Or is the container itself in halves? Seems like common sense, but it's incorrect.

As for the "Is the glass half-full or half-empty?" question, I would call it half-empty. You can interpret it as either me being pessimistic, or wanting more out of life, but to me it's more like... full is full. If it's not full anymore, part of it is gone or not there anymore. Like a bottle of soda-- if you take a sip, part of it is gone. It's not full anymore, and that sip makes that part empty.

Okay, since I posted here, I feel obligated to post random questions.
well, you're not obligated to post a question, it's just a option.

Dr. O, what are your fears? Nothing deep or complicated-- something simple, like spiders and the dark.
I'm afraid of drowing.

What's your favorite flavor of Vitasoy? Or Jones.
Never had Vitasoy or Jones before; sorrys.

Why do you try so hard to put up and be nice to PyronIkari when he's an asshole?
Well, it's not that i'm putting up with him and trying to be nice; your conduct online and your conduct in real life are two completely different things; we'll use myself as an example.

Online, i can talk openly(well, almost openly) about things and am a little bit talkative, whereas in real life(read: in person), i'm not the most open person to talk too; i am mostly quiet and tend to listen more than speak.

Earlier on, i immediately started to judge him simply by the way he made himself to appear through his posts, and that was not right of me; i should judge him through both aspects, online and in person. By only seeing him through one spectrum makes me biased, and i don't like to be biased. I'll meet him eventually; Until then, he's pretty much in the 'gray zone', so to speak.

Do you play any musical instruments? If so, how much experience? If not, what would you like to play?
I do not play any musical instruments; I would like to play either the guitar(generic answer, i know), or maybe the violin or the piano.

Could you kill anyone with said instrument? How? What would your methods be? Destroying the instrument would be fine, but it'd be a plus if you didn't.
you could kill anyone with either of those, no matter the method you take.

If you were stranded on an island, and all you had were 9 2x4's, 30 ft. of rope, what would your third item be?
A crate-full of Duct Tape.

If you had to give up either both your arms, or both your legs, which would you choose?
I'd give up my legs.

Ed and Lisa were found dead in their apartment. Their bodies are surrounded by glass and water, and there's a breeze blowing in from the window. Explain how it happened? (XD)
They were high; Everything after that is clouded in pot smoke, ROFL.

[Jun-Watarase]

It's just a way to describe it. If someone asked you to check up on measurements for something, like a container and its contents, you don't describe it as "The container is half." Half what? Is the container half-filled? Or is the container itself in halves? Seems like common sense, but it's incorrect.

As for the "Is the glass half-full or half-empty?" question, I would call it half-empty. You can interpret it as either me being pessimistic, or wanting more out of life, but to me it's more like... full is full. If it's not full anymore, part of it is gone or not there anymore. Like a bottle of soda-- if you take a sip, part of it is gone. It's not full anymore, and that sip makes that part empty.

Okay, since I posted here, I feel obligated to post random questions.
well, you're not obligated to post a question, it's just a option.
I'd feel bad if I didn't. D:

Dr. O, what are your fears? Nothing deep or complicated-- something simple, like spiders and the dark.
I'm afraid of drowing.
That's pretty scary. I can't swim, but I like playing in the water. I'm afraid of submerging myself, though.

What's your favorite flavor of Vitasoy? Or Jones.
Never had Vitasoy or Jones before; sorrys.
Vitasoy is pretty fobby and Asian, I guess. You should try Jones, though. They're awesome-- tons of flavors. On holidays, they have holiday flavors like... for Thanksgiving, there's turkey and mashed potatoes...

Why do you try so hard to put up and be nice to PyronIkari when he's an asshole?
Well, it's not that i'm putting up with him and trying to be nice; your conduct online and your conduct in real life are two completely different things; we'll use myself as an example.

Online, i can talk openly(well, almost openly) about things and am a little bit talkative, whereas in real life(read: in person), i'm not the most open person to talk too; i am mostly quiet and tend to listen more than speak.

Earlier on, i immediately started to judge him simply by the way he made himself to appear through his posts, and that was not right of me; i should judge him through both aspects, online and in person. By only seeing him through one spectrum makes me biased, and i don't like to be biased. I'll meet him eventually; Until then, he's pretty much in the 'gray zone', so to speak.

Mmkay, but don't force yourself to do anything you don't want to do.

Do you play any musical instruments? If so, how much experience? If not, what would you like to play?
I do not play any musical instruments; I would like to play either the guitar(generic answer, i know), or maybe the violin or the piano.
I'm learning to play the piano, and self-teaching myself to play guitar, too. I'm also starting violin lessons next year. I'm doing some drums, being taught by a couple of friends. Instruments are wonderful, and it's never too late to try. Go for it if you want to, because it's a great skill to have when you want to express yourself or have a productive hobby.

Could you kill anyone with said instrument? How? What would your methods be? Destroying the instrument would be fine, but it'd be a plus if you didn't.
you could kill anyone with either of those, no matter the method you take.
Aww, I expected a more creative answer than that. I would've used "would" instead of "could", but then you could answer no. All the instruments you chose had wire and wood. It would've been nice if you played around with that.

If you were stranded on an island, and all you had were 9 2x4's, 30 ft. of rope, what would your third item be?
A crate-full of Duct Tape.
With so little option, I would've chose something that'd entertain me since I'd feel there'd be no hope getting off the island alive if I didn't know where I was.

If you had to give up either both your arms, or both your legs, which would you choose?
I'd give up my legs.
I'd do the same, probably for similar reasons.

Ed and Lisa were found dead in their apartment. Their bodies are surrounded by glass and water, and there's a breeze blowing in from the window. Explain how it happened? (XD)
They were high; Everything after that is clouded in pot smoke, ROFL.
They were both goldfish and the wind knocked her the fishbowl.

[PyronIkari]

Why do you try so hard to put up and be nice to PyronIkari when he's an asshole?
Well, it's not that i'm putting up with him and trying to be nice; your conduct online and your conduct in real life are two completely different things; we'll use myself as an example.

That doesn't make any sense, nor didit answer the question...

Your conduct online and in real life shouldn't be different, as they're reflections of who you are regardless of the false sense of anonyminity that comes with being behind a wall of text.

[otakuapprentice]

Why do you try so hard to put up and be nice to PyronIkari when he's an asshole?
Well, it's not that i'm putting up with him and trying to be nice; your conduct online and your conduct in real life are two completely different things; we'll use myself as an example.

That doesn't make any sense, nor didit answer the question...

Your conduct online and in real life shouldn't be different, as they're reflections of who you are regardless of the false sense of anonyminity that comes with being behind a wall of text.

somewhat true, but everyone acts differently given the situation/circumstances. Those that have met me in person can easily see a difference.

I'm hoping you read that whole answer and not just the first sentence you pulled.

I still stand by my post. I'll judge you when I meet you, but you're still in that 'gray zone' for now.

[Jerry]

Whats that? feel something different in the air?

Day light savings no longer in Oct?

Where did that Hour go?

Why is now in the 1st weekend of November?

is this like the 2K bug all over again?

what would you do with the 'extra' hour?

Does this mean we all have the power to turn back time?

Ever wish you could turn back time?

how about pause?

Save/replay the best moment of your life?

Add directors commentary?

If there was a movie about you, which celebrity would they cast you as?

If you were Doctor Who, where you could like go and how would u like to save the universe?

Who would your lovely assistant be?  :D

how about a side kick?

your rival nemesis?

What kind of accent would you like to have?

how many episodes would it take to save the universe?

dont forget to bribe the architech.
312 years is along time to crawl threw... well you know.

almost monday. doh.  ::)

[PyronIkari]

somewhat true, but everyone acts differently given the situation/circumstances. Those that have met me in person can easily see a difference.

I'm hoping you read that whole answer and not just the first sentence you pulled.

I still stand by my post. I'll judge you when I meet you, but you're still in that 'gray zone' for now.

Then you're just as fake and pathetic as you seem.

[XpHoBiaX]

Why do you try so hard to put up and be nice to PyronIkari when he's an asshole?
Well, it's not that i'm putting up with him and trying to be nice; your conduct online and your conduct in real life are two completely different things; we'll use myself as an example.

That doesn't make any sense, nor didit answer the question...

Your conduct online and in real life shouldn't be different, as they're reflections of who you are regardless of the false sense of anonyminity that comes with being behind a wall of text.

somewhat true, but everyone acts differently given the situation/circumstances. Those that have met me in person can easily see a difference.

I'm hoping you read that whole answer and not just the first sentence you pulled.

I still stand by my post. I'll judge you when I meet you, but you're still in that 'gray zone' for now.

I can attest to this. lol I has PROOFS!

You didn't see my typo did you?

[XpHoBiaX]

somewhat true, but everyone acts differently given the situation/circumstances. Those that have met me in person can easily see a difference.

I'm hoping you read that whole answer and not just the first sentence you pulled.

I still stand by my post. I'll judge you when I meet you, but you're still in that 'gray zone' for now.

Then you're just as fake and pathetic as you seem.

Please refrain from using such comments. Otaku is my friend, and as I see it, he was baited into a flaming discussion. Stop. I am not usually this defensive with anyone, but flame baiting, on the internet, is rather pathetic.

I don't care what you do in real life, or on the internet. As far as I am concerned everyone here is equal. Treat them as such, or don't comment at all.

[otakuapprentice]

somewhat true, but everyone acts differently given the situation/circumstances. Those that have met me in person can easily see a difference.

I'm hoping you read that whole answer and not just the first sentence you pulled.

I still stand by my post. I'll judge you when I meet you, but you're still in that 'gray zone' for now.

Then you're just as fake and pathetic as you seem.

now, that is where you are so very, very wrong.

[otakuapprentice]

Whats that? feel something different in the air?
it's probably the smog.

Day light savings no longer in Oct?
i want it to stay!

Where did that Hour go?
gone, sent away until it returns next year.

Why is now in the 1st weekend of November?
Blame Bush; it was HIS idea.

is this like the Y2K bug all over again?
aw man, the Y2K bug made me laugh so hard...

what would you do with the 'extra' hour?
bask in that magical sunlight.

Does this mean we all have the power to turn back time?
i wish.

Ever wish you could turn back time?
i think i just answered your question.

how about pause?
yea, just like a VCR!!

Save/replay the best moment of your life?
el oh el.

Add directors commentary?
Christopher Walken would do the commentary along with me.

If there was a movie about you, which celebrity would they cast you as?
like i would know that....

If you were Doctor Who, where would you like to go and how would u like to save the universe?
more like 'were wouldn't i go?'; i'd save the universe by running everything over with the TARDIS.

Who would your lovely assistant be?  :D
take a guess...

how about a side kick?
isn't my assistant basically my sidekick? oh well..

your rival nemesis?
the government.

What kind of accent would you like to have?
the one the current Doctor Who has.

how many episodes would it take to save the universe?
somewhere between 50 and 75.

don't forget to bribe the architect.
312 years is a long time to crawl through... well you know.
unless you fall in again, which makes it 624 years, and fall in AGAIN....936 years...
almost Monday. doh.  ::)
gah, Monday..

[PyronIkari]

Please refrain from using such comments. Otaku is my friend, and as I see it, he was baited into a flaming discussion. Stop. I am not usually this defensive with anyone, but flame baiting, on the internet, is rather pathetic.

I don't care what you do in real life, or on the internet. As far as I am concerned everyone here is equal. Treat them as such, or don't comment at all.

It wasn't flame bait... it was a statement about his personality that I have observed. Frankly, I don't care if you're his friend, as that has no bearing on any thing. See, people aren't equal. People excel and are weak at different things... including personality and social skill. I respect people accordingly. If I can't dislike a person because they act stupidly towards me then wow, what a pathetic mess of a world you probably live in. If I'm supposed to like him(or pretend to) just because he is your friend, then... crap... might as well kill me now, because god knows I won't pretend to.

now, that is where you are so very, very wrong.

You've proven to me otherwise(as a lot of this forum has actually). Frankly, I can respect someone that can be honest with his feelings based on a logical set of reasonings, even if they are negative towards me, over someone as fake as you. The basis of dislike that most people had against me were totally bull reasons that revolved around "OH HE'S NOT NICE TO ME AND MY FRIENDS! He doesn't act all happy lucky and has negative things to say, and negative things about me or anyone I know are bad!" And despite this, you people talk down about so many other people because they are not part of your little clique.

Only a whole 4 people had the balls to talk to me about my views and perspectives in an attempt to try and understand(and 2 of them acted so fake when talking to me, it was painful having to sit through it). You people are human, why not act it, instead of trying to be a little show piece that has to always be liked, and cannot do anything that they think will be reflected as "not good".

[G.I.R]

how many episodes would it take to save the universe?
somewhere between 50 and 75.

lol!  This should be a primary lesson in writing for television.  ::)

[Jun-Watarase]

Okay, well... I agree with everything Pyron said in the above post, but I'm afraid some of you might see it as bias.

Thing is, Otaku, you do seem to put up with it more than you would like to for the sake of being the "good guy". Don't push yourself to do anything you don't want to do, but if you strongly feel that you need to push yourself to be friendly when it is clearly not something you naturally feel like you want to do, it does become quite fake in appearance. As far as I'm concerned, I can at least respect that, but being yourself and following what you feel like you want to do is suggested.

As for Xphobiax's defense, him being your friend isn't any reason for someone expressing their opinion, negative or not. (It was a bit uncalled for, though, hon.) This forum, and all the people within it-- actually, in the entire world, no one is equal. The idea of human equality was invented to justify more extreme cases of inequality in history, but doesn't necessarily apply to more modern standards. Some people are better than others, and some are nearly useless. There's no point in denying that, despite the fact that they are indeed people.

Pyron is very honest about his feelings and opinions. Even though most of you might not want him to post his comments at all, him being nice about most of the statements he makes would be him lying about what he feels. If he doesn't like you, Otaku, he isn't going to pretend to. Thing is, though... there really isn't any reason for you to like him, either. In fact, you have much reason not to like him. It isn't an obligation to be friendly and nice to everyone you meet. It can be part of your personality, but you don't need to make an effort for anyone specific, especially when you get treated negatively by said person. That actually goes for a lot of the people here.

When I hung out with you guys (the Fanimafia group), even though it wasn't that long of a term, I became somewhat familiar with the ones I did meet in person. When we're separated, you guys talk so much shit about each other... but you guys stick together and act all friendly EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE THAT PERSON, so all of you are just this one happy group as if you can't find any other people to be with. A lot of you are really nice, and some are actually wonderful in person-- but I can't help to feel like a lot of it is fake.

I know pretty much everyone here would have thoughts like, "Well, I act like myself... so if people like me, they like me for me." but the thing is, even though it IS yourself, you only show a portion of it that you think people will like. Everything else is filtered and kept to yourself to the point that it becomes a facade... and your friendships with people become shallow and maintained by just a lot of people trying really hard just to be friendly with each other, rather than real people.

If you don't like a person, don't push yourself to like them. If a friendship was meant to be, something about them that appeals to you will show up eventually. If a person doesn't like you, fuck them. Don't bother them, and don't end up making yourself feel stupid by trying. Be friends with people you like, and agree with opinions because you agree. Don't just act like a bunch of sheep that try to maintain some sort of flawless society of people that're only friends with people who are willing to put up a friendly act.


Anyways, it's really hard for me to say anything on this forum now... A lot of you make it a pretty tense environment for me, because it seems like you guys strongly associate me with Pyron because I'm his girlfriend. Some of you guys even tried to "save me" from him, but forgot that I'm my own person. I hope this isn't the case, and that my words will be viewed upon as my own. Thanks.

[Sunara Ishi]

If the Things in the Universe forum has a child forum, who is the father?

[Jerry]

Monday Monday Monday...

Why cant it be Friday?

Halloween is a upon us.

Why a pumpkin?

whats the more interesting (non cosplay costume) you've seen?

do you prefer scary or cute costumes?

best halloween theme you've seen?

best halloween tv special you've seen?

best candy out there?

if you could have candy, what would be in it and what would you call it?

whats the best halloween story you know?

know of any parties?

Why does a ghost say 'Boo' ?

Why can't zombies talk?

Why does Count (dracula) count? (1, 2, 3...)

Why is he really called Frankenberry?

Are mummys really that scary?

bitten by a wolf man lately?

Seen any Full moons?

Met Dr. Who yet?


eh.. its almost halloween.

i need another weekend already. ^_^

[PyronIkari]

Some of you guys even tried to "save me" from him, but forgot that I'm my own person. I hope this isn't the case, and that my words will be viewed upon as my own. Thanks.

Ah... the only thing that has happened on this forum that had actually angered me. People telling my girlfriend that she shouldn't be with me, and that they would look down on her because...

She understands where I come from and likes my honesty over someone that acts fake and hides things.

[Jerry]

How many licks does it take to the center of a toosie pop?

Did you ever get that hair cut?

Ever try giving yourself a hair cut?

What should someone do with random hair trimmings?

if you plant hair trimmings what would happen?

Mondays ugh. still not over....

[XpHoBiaX]

I totally meant something else by the word 'equal'. Equal as in one person to one person, not as a whole. As in equal respect, you know the 'treat others as you would like to be treated' sorta thing.  One, I am NOT apart of the fanimafia. In all respects, I was just merely stating an opinion that was uncalled for. (being the fake and pathetic statement) He is a friend and I will stand up for my friends. (I always do, It's a fualt I am willing to admit) But to each their own. I am an outsider and view such things as an outsider. I will continue to do so, and frankly, the people who know me...know damn good and well I don't give two shits about what goes on between everyone. It's distracing from the main picture.

Anyways, it's really hard for me to say anything on this forum now... A lot of you make it a pretty tense environment for me, because it seems like you guys strongly associate me with Pyron because I'm his girlfriend.

Well, I don't. I think it's stupid to associate someone like that. I hope you are all proud of yourselves. (Myself included) I come from a different point in life, and I am sorry that 'I don't know what the story is'. I'd rather not know, but I get stuck with people's own version of what's going on anyways. There's a bigger problem here then you are willing to see. I guess that happens when  large group of people get stuck together. I have this intense respect for people, no matter who they are (it's another fualt I admit) and I hope you understand that.

Looking down on people becuase of who they are or what you think of them, is foolish. I, for one, will continue to visit people and talk with them. I don't give a shit what everyone else says until I meet that person. (I do agree with the not liking a person, but there are more tolerable ways to deal with that...I won't get into that*fualts on ethics and ettiquett*)
There is quite a bit of shit-slinging here. I hope you're all happy, becuase you all made yourselves look like asses. I am not proud to be on this board.

[Jerry]

this monday wont end....

anyone want a Macadamias Nut?

They from Hawaii and look might tasty.  :D