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tkmorris

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52. Don't be obtuse

Mon Apr 25, 2016, 12:16 PM

Apr 2016

I'm not saying that such a thing by itself is earth-shattering, but little things DO matter.

Maybe your kids don't call as often as you'd like. Maybe your spouse is grumpy today. Maybe your favorite pan is ruined and now you can't get a proper sear on that steak. Maybe your dog peed on the carpet. Or yes, maybe someone thoughtlessly spoiled a TV show for you. Or maybe they just posted a mocking ROFL smiley as a response to you on the internet.

None of these things by themselves is tremendously important, but they DO have an impact on your life. A negative one. It's such a simple principle, but so often ignored. BE A NET POSITIVE IN THE WORLD. Leave each room cleaner than it was when you arrived. Make each person happier that they chanced to run into you today. In every situation, make sure that you make things better than they would be if you were not there, if possible. At the very least, do no harm.

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Anyone who posts Game of Thrones spoilers should be banned [View all] woolldog Apr 2016 OP

I don't even know what that is? bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #1

It's a very popular multi-season blockbuster. Tonight was the premiere of Season 6. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #3

The Super Bowl of TV Series... FarPoint Apr 2016 #26

I thought it was a video game. Go Vols Apr 2016 #55

a TV show that people get way too excited about Skittles Apr 2016 #65

Not a word from me.....promise AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #2

They died!!! Texasgal Apr 2016 #4

From the times i've seen it, that would be pretty accurate spoiler on your part! Lucinda Apr 2016 #20

drawn and quartered! Demonaut Apr 2016 #5

Agreed! Also, I haven't gotten around to watching last season of GoT yet, so petronius Apr 2016 #6

Game of Thrones did it LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #7

When you say "banned".... Ron Obvious Apr 2016 #8

Agreed tkmorris Apr 2016 #9

"to understand how that affects others' lives" cwydro Apr 2016 #32

Don't be obtuse tkmorris Apr 2016 #52

Certainly a good post. I agree with the points you made. cwydro Apr 2016 #57

Winter is coming.... Fozzledick Apr 2016 #10

I'm for giving any violators the Viserys, LeftyMom Apr 2016 #11

Darth Vader is Luke's father Gomez163 Apr 2016 #12

Also. That blonde chick gets nekkid Gomez163 Apr 2016 #13

FFS, it's a tv show, lighten the fuck up. Or just quit the du. Nt Logical Apr 2016 #14

Or they could tape it and stay off thr internet until they watch it. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #17

Or people could not be assholes. 11 Bravo Apr 2016 #50

I think they should get free stars! HuckleB Apr 2016 #15

Maggie shot JR!!! HuckleB Apr 2016 #16

Winter is coming. nt TeamPooka Apr 2016 #18

The Butler did it. JHB Apr 2016 #19

That show went down hill Aerows Apr 2016 #21

I won't post spoilers. BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #22

No way. Stay off the internet. bigwillq Apr 2016 #23

It is fictional story avebury Apr 2016 #24

Fictional? Yes. Too seriously? Really? titaniumsalute Apr 2016 #28

Is that the show with the zombies and the crossbow guy? Orrex Apr 2016 #25

...maybe? auntpurl Apr 2016 #40

Don't spoil this season's surprise character addition! pinboy3niner Apr 2016 #61

I'm cool with that. I can't watch until tonight. yardwork Apr 2016 #27

I cannot believe the ship turned over after getting hit by the tidal wave! AngryAmish Apr 2016 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #30

it's no "Mentalist" or "Big Bang Theory", that's for sure! Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #31

It's adorable how you mistranslated simple passion for a tele show into authoritarianism. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #47

What is Game of Thongs? madinmaryland Apr 2016 #33

My personal podcast... Ohio Joe Apr 2016 #64

Oh, me too - djean111 Apr 2016 #34

Which season? Which episode? whatthehey Apr 2016 #35

For the same reason we re-read books or keep family and friends even after we feel we know all of djean111 Apr 2016 #38

This is my point exactly though. whatthehey Apr 2016 #44

There is a difference between a fresh new movie, book, or TV show, and a classic. djean111 Apr 2016 #54

I'm denying nothing, just questioning the importance of it whatthehey Apr 2016 #56

I love spoilers so very much, but I agree obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #36

so you can get banned ... artyteacher Apr 2016 #37

Believe me, you're not the only one. auntpurl Apr 2016 #39

Anyone who watches it should be shunned. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #41

Snape kills Tyrion. AtheistCrusader Apr 2016 #42

Or anyone who watches it Capt. Obvious Apr 2016 #43

It's a cookbook! GreatCaesarsGhost Apr 2016 #45

It was all a dream! Phentex Apr 2016 #46

Gerard shot the one armed man pressbox69 Apr 2016 #48

My wife started listening to the audiobooks when we were travelling MurrayDelph Apr 2016 #49

Wow, someone didn't get laid or drunk this past weekend ... Myrina Apr 2016 #51

And since I watch it on Netflix, that includes anything about the previous 2 seasons! n/t Binkie The Clown Apr 2016 #53

The little guy was just killed. Trial by combat or something to that affect. GOLGO 13 Apr 2016 #58

Porcelain Prince Pete muscles in on Loo Lord Lou... JHB Apr 2016 #59

I'm sure you're only half serious but why don't you keyword-trash "Thrones" until you're caught up? Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2016 #60

People took this topic way to seriously. Islandurp Apr 2016 #62

Let's just send them north of the Wall. bluedigger Apr 2016 #63