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Notch
The narrative that words hold power got internalized so hard people are confused why shouting words isn't changing reality.
John 12 時間
harry potter generation
Tyler Glaiel 12 時間
pretty sure the saying goes "sticks and stones will break my bones but words are the most powerful things ever"
Mike 12 時間
Some words do hold power. Of course it's all relative, situation dependent power. Which isn't true power. Still.
Andy Hodgetts 12 時間
As a practitioner of The Dark Arts I find your skepticism towards the incantation approach to bending reality deeply offensive.
Notch 12 時間
Richard Lawler 12 時間
hmmm
John Yay John 11 時間
Case in point? Just curious what prompted this. I agree. Just wondering.
Reason's Mourner 11 時間
I tune out loud noises, shouting people, and Nickelback. It's probably not a good survival strategy, but it's mine.
Notch 11 時間
i know what you are asking
Maggie Gallagher 11 時間
ALL CAPs is not actually shouting.
Notch 11 時間
I love this. Yes.
Notch 11 時間
i feel like some of the left hand path people are very aware of the idea planting and skirt the line between truth and right
🇺🇸S M 🇺🇸 11 時間
Words. Are. More. Powerful. With. Periods. After. Each. Word. I. Call. It. Period. Posting
Notch 11 時間
what about the clapping?
Jet Kusanagi™ 9 時間
And the megaphone is mightier than the pen
Jet Kusanagi™ 9 時間
I remember learning that phrase in elementary school but then somewhere in middle school learning that words /can/ hurt
Jet Kusanagi™ 9 時間
But now it's like we're trying to go back to the words will never hurt me :P
Harmful Opinions 9 時間
I personally don't do well with headaches, so there is at least something to it.
Notch 9 時間
the headache is either because you think about what is said or because loud sounds injured you.