Forum Activity for @alden

Is there a certain length where locks become to look feminine ?

Life Issues Facing Dreads

My first set was waist length, and there were a few times that someone would come up from behind me and say "excuse me ma'am" and it never really bothered me, I understood. Even had a cop do it once. But I don't think it looks too feminine, altho, a bit feminine, yes, but generally just when pulled back. Or at least mine did. But that's why I just keep facial hair, to clear up any indiscretion.

someone screwed up the site! admins will be canged around now

General Talk

Oh SE, I'm sorry somebody messed things up, but I do remember back when you gave me admin power (when it was me and you and like maybe 50 other members) and I messed up the site the same exact way you just explained, it was pretty easy to do But really, I am sorry for you having to fix it then and now because of someone else. Seems like you've gotten everything back to normal now tho.

Hitchiking to new York city

General Talk

Hey Justin, I'm not sure how far along you are, but if you're going to NY you'll probably be passing thru Indianapolis, IN. I live about 20 minutes NE of the city, I'ma email you my cell number on here so that you can call if you need a place to sleep for a night or two. We've got lots of spare beds and plenty of animals. I'm pretty poor, so I don't know that I could drive you very far, but I can offer to pick you up and let you crash, eat, and shower at my place for a few days. Hit me up if you need it.~Alden

Stubborn dandruff

Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

oh I doubt that you've got any real damage, it'd take years to do that, I'm sure your fine, but prolonged.... could be hazardous.

Stubborn dandruff

Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

just lookin out, and if it's not your thing, then it's not your thing. I just get overly worried for people, lol.

Stubborn dandruff

Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

@ The RaptureI make up a tea of rosemary and thyme to use before my BS rinse, then after the BS I rinse with equal parts water and ACV. Here's a link to Mountain Willow's herb list, it's great knowledge to have. http://www.dreadlockssite.com/xn/detail/3754945:Topic:11068 @ Chewin ChangeYou may want to consider using the vinegar rinse on occasion, I've read in many of your posts that you dislike it, but BS throws the PH balance of your hair off, makes it more acidic, which can make it weak and brittle and at risk of some serious damage occurring. The vinegar restores the PH balance of your hair, it's a conditioner. I water mine down because it seems too strong other wise, you may want to try it out, I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to your hair.

That's so GAY!!!

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Not that I'm arguing or disagreeing, but just for conversations sake, I think that 'freedom of speech' technically applies to the freedom to speak openly for or against the government without the threat of prosecution, anything else said can be prosecuted for harassment or something or another, you all know how people can be.
updated by @alden: 07/13/15 09:48:20AM

That's so GAY!!!

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Wow Knotty, was that necessary?Kinda bitchy...But no, of course it's not, and yes, it is just a word.I agree with you that words do have meaning and power, but only if you put meaning into them or allow them to have that power. Which is how it can be seen as your problem if you're offended by it. Which is not to say that society isn't to blame, as well, for the creation of such words and the power given by those who speak it in hate. I also agree that anyone who uses profanity in their daily vocabulary does have an ignorant way of speech. Myself included, I cuss a lot, but don't have to.I agree with the word/concept association as well. To me, 'nigger' means ignorant, not black. Yet, I don't use this word (and many others) in inappropriate context as you never know who may be affected by it because they don't understand your exact thought and the meaning you are applying to the word. They will apply their meaning and their interpretation of power to the word.When I'm called a fagot, it makes me feel insecure because I know the power of that word and the meaning implied. But I try to remember that anyone who uses this word towards me is afraid of something about me because they don't understand something about me. Thus, the meaning and power of the word changes in my head from "I'm dumb, disgusting, nasty, forsaken" to "That person is ignorant, scared of something, and hateful".It's a bit hypocritical that you can twist the meaning of an entire paragraph and yet you criticize me for doing the same with a single word.

That's so GAY!!!

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

nice, didn't think of that one.How bout "he's acting squirrely"? Wouldn't squirrels take exception to that phrase?And "smoke like a chimney" or "drink like a fish" or "the cat's outa the bag"? Maybe cats like being 'outa the bag'!!

That's so GAY!!!

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Yeah, I'm not saying that anyone deserves to be treated poorly because of who they are, and there are all kinds of people that really aggravate me; i.e. people with god complexes, rude people, ignorant people, overly confident people who don't know what they're talking about, Mel Gibson, screaming babies on planes, ass holes, bible thumpers, ect....But honestly, I can easily see where the phrase came from years ago, but it's only a phrase. if you allow negative words like this to affect you so deeply then you must have some insecurity issues. I'm insecure with being gay, I've no problem being referred to as gay or as a homo, but it straight pisses me off to be called a fagot. I'm NOT a fagot, and I feel like if I'm called a fagot it means that I am. I understand how this is offensive, but I try to brush it off as ignorance bread from fear, and wish I were better at it, but if everyone could try that thought process then 'political correctness gone nuts' like this wouldn't be such an issue.