TheMan18

I also dare say, there isn't really anything too seriously wrong with me, rather, I have been at times wondering and fantasizing a lot and I sometimes felt empty and embarrassed when others did not allow me too. One cinematic trope and theme caused in me a sense of dark and morbid fascination and a forbidden fantasy albeit I did not say I wanted it either however I felt surprised nonetheless and felt compelled to talk about it. Especially since, real life and its harsh truths briefly put aside, the common traditional examples I have been exposed to a lot of tropes in them here and there, and angry discussions online.

And I didn't want to be bombarded with stereotypes either. Given how overall, I AM a nice, law abiding, rule following type of guy who is also in a way sensitive and curious and also into films a lot, including with adult subject matter and certain tropes and scenarios. And one who tries in a way to be like a knowledgeable adult who cares about life a lot. And who has values and interests and emotions too.

But its no big deal at all and yes I know.

I just wanted sometimes people to be nice and calm and to indulge me here and there. And have a better understanding of things including emotionally. And not have anyone FORCE me to do so either.

P.S. That trope in reality was actually like a final straw to my inquiries into understanding OTHER matters of life and LIFE and HUMAN NATURE ITSELF. Including why things are this way, why people do this and that however wrong, why people think like this etc, especially since before, I never really even KNEW all that much about it anyway, and I was trying to get a grip on life and myself in the process. And there was no misogyny, sexism etc and I did not mean it as any kind of insult to real victims or even try to annoy others - even if in last one I have unfortunately succeeded. I was also in the process making a deal with my own soul and conscience even if on a superficial and theoretical level only. :)

Lost Highway (1997) meets Knock Knock (2015) meets "Basic Instinct" (1992) and even sexual stuff in it all was a philosophical metaphor for life and humanity in general, and I hope others understand, sensitivity and official truths surrounding certain matters notwithstanding.

I prefer TheMan18's meandering musings to the racist, sexist, homophobic and otherwise disparaging remarks toward marginalized groups from users who cannot muster language or ideas beyond their brain-melting social media feedback loop.

I PM with him pretty often, he doesn’t have a mean bone in his body and he freely admits to speaking with a therapist which for lots of people is a really good thing to do…he even admits some of his posts are a bit wild and not easy to decipher.

TheMan is a harmless fellow that just asks more questions than most of us.

I know we don’t get along so well but TheMan is pretty good people, a thoughtful and sensitive sort ✌️

Not fighting words, just my honest take.

TheMan18 is a philosophical guy who likes to ask lots of questions. Nothing wrong with that. There are several other posters who say and do a lot worse.

Uses 30 words when 5 would have sufficed.
Interacts with others with the authenticity of a robo-call.
Uses language so vague that his point is un-graspable.
Asks questions that turn out to be rhetorical and waits to write the rest of his essay in the same thread (the threads in which he responds to himself are the same as those with participants).

But what is RIGHT with him??

He is gentle.
Gives off a genuine vibe of kindness and innocence.
Has a wealth of movie exposure and knowledge.
One out of ten of his posts are pretty normal and engaging.
Responds to shittyness with kindness and joy.
Has curiosity about greater things in life (as human beings).
Likes movies.



I spend half of the time thinking that he is a malfunctioning abandoned AI. I wish no ill on him but I don't read the majority of his posts. I read a few sentences if at all.

He's alright I think, he's just very prosaic and very cerebral. As a result, he waffles a bit and doesn't really seem to ever get to posing a question. His topics of choice may not be to your liking, but he's pretty inoffensive overall.

He's a Ruskie!

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