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*mysterycolor* · 03-21-2012, 12:49 PM

i'll 2nd bubbly on that... i am sure those that are saying that dont know gobo well enough to judge his situation... he may make light of it here, but fact is that he has a documented disability that entitles him to benefits... and if something happened to you and you were suddenly put in that situation... i am sure you'd be glad to have hard working people around to help you out...

*mysterycolor* · 03-21-2012, 12:50 PM

on a lighter note... Hannah- your cupcake job sounds like lots of fun

愛 · 03-21-2012, 02:57 PM

gobo didn't exactly sound serious when bringing such a situation to light, so it's easy to assume it's not a serious disability. Not that I care, I sucked down unemployment for a while until I landed my current job. I did look for work every day, though.

Peanut · 03-21-2012, 03:20 PM

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i'll 2nd bubbly on that... i am sure those that are saying that dont know gobo well enough to judge his situation... he may make light of it here, but fact is that he has a documented disability that entitles him to benefits... and if something happened to you and you were suddenly put in that situation... i am sure you'd be glad to have hard working people around to help you out...

No. I got f*cked up for almost a year and didn't pull sh*t because I felt like I didn't deserve it. I was incapable of doing the kind of work I did, so I got a desk job in the intervening period. My fiance was injured and couldn't work for months and didn't attempt to grub money from the government. My father has been cripple since he was a teenager and has worked every day of his life. My mother was hospitalized with an illness that could keep her sitting on the couch with money rolling in every day, but she still works because she wouldn't feel right taking free money for people who actually NEED IT.

The sad truth is that most people abuse the system because they're too lazy to get out of their own way. I have nothing but disdain for those people.

I'm not saying Gobo is necessarily that person, but if he/she/it is sitting around on Ninja Turtles forums all day and cracking wise about never working, chances are they aren't so debilitated that they can't do ANYTHING.

*BubblyShell22* · 03-21-2012, 04:06 PM

But Gobo did say that he had a doctor to confirm it, so it's probably a real disability. Now, if Gobo hadn't mentioned the doctor, that would be a different story.

I do agree that there are people out there who take advantage of the government who don't need it, and that's wrong.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-21-2012, 04:08 PM

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I do agree that there are people out there who take advantage of the government who don't need it, and that's wrong.

quite a few of them around here where i live

*gobo* · 03-21-2012, 04:52 PM

Would it help if I say "I wish I could work"?

*mysterycolor* · 03-21-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

...taking free money for people who actually NEED IT.

The sad truth is that most people abuse the system because they're too lazy to get out of their own way. I have nothing but disdain for those people.

I'm not saying Gobo is necessarily that person, but if he/she/it is sitting around on Ninja Turtles forums all day and cracking wise about never working, chances are they aren't so debilitated that they can't do ANYTHING.

obviously the people we have elected have set the guidelines for who does or doesn't need/deserve/qualify for short term or long term disability payments... that being said no one has the right to be passing judgement or stereotyping disabled american's this way... and as for gobo's personal situation... it isnt anyone's business unless he wants to make it so... sheesh... why's everyone being so judgy these days (sigh)

Peanut · 03-21-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mysterycolor

obviously the people we have elected have set the guidelines for who does or doesn't need/deserve/qualify for short term or long term disability payments... that being said no one has the right to be passing judgement or stereotyping disabled american's this way... and as for gobo's personal situation... it isnt anyone's business unless he wants to make it so... sheesh... why's everyone being so judgy these days (sigh)

1) I don't live in the US.
2) I've seen enough lazy pieces of sh*t milking the system to be perfectly fine with passing judgement on how broken the entire thing is and how useless the ones doing it are. Again, I'm not speaking to Gobo in particular.
3) What purpose does typing "..." at the end of every sentence serve?

*mysterycolor* · 03-22-2012, 02:05 AM

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3) What purpose does typing "..." at the end of every sentence serve?

(...) is a point of ellipsis- it can be used as a place holder when the writer wants to deliberately leave out information... it also indicates that there is an unfinished thought or that a pause would be present if the written word was read aloud... it is often utilized when a vast topic change is occurring and in creative works, it can be useful in implying sarcasm or even an alternative meaning to the entire work...

愛 · 03-22-2012, 04:22 AM

I'm fairly certain he knows what an ellipsis is. But good lord, use a period.

Filespit · 03-22-2012, 04:28 AM

I'm currently doing internship at a web agency to become a professional web designer. I've studied at a university for three years to become a web designer but finding a job in this business is really hard unless you've got enough practical experience and such. So I'm doing internship to gain some experience that hopefully will lead to a job eventually. I've got big hopes of getting a job at this web agency once they're able to recruit new people (they can't afford it right now), but I've learned not to hope for too much.

*Hannah* · 03-22-2012, 05:26 AM

Christ, I'm all for picking on Gobo, but this is awful. Lay off it. It's no one's business but his.

Peanut · 03-22-2012, 08:31 AM

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Christ, I'm all for picking on Gobo, but this is awful. Lay off it. It's no one's business but his.

Well considering I said this...

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Again, I'm not speaking to Gobo in particular.

I don't see how anyone is picking on Gobo. His laid back, sunglasses on attitude about not working was a springboard to debate about the abuse of both short and long term disability.

Apparently most people don't seem to give a sh*t that they're paying for wastrels to spend government money on things that aren't food and shelter.

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Originally Posted by 愛

I'm fairly certain he knows what an ellipsis is. But good lord, use a period.

The boy ain't right.

*BubblyShell22* · 03-22-2012, 08:31 AM

And he just said he wishes he could work, so it's not his fault he can't. That's just the way it is sometimes.

*The Stryker* · 03-22-2012, 11:23 AM

I doubt he wishes that hard since whenever he brings it up it's with a smile and a wink like its some joke.

How's that home theatre set-up bro?

*Master Splinter* · 03-22-2012, 02:01 PM

I... Really... Think... This... Thread... Has... Gone... Off... Topic...

And not in a good way.

Anyways, Peanut, can you disclose what games you have VO on? Is it a pretty sweet gig?

-ms

Peanut · 03-22-2012, 02:11 PM

The Technodrome: The Forum: The Movie: The Game - Adventures of Duty IV: The Lost Treasure of Battlantis

I did the VO for Forum Troll #4, Man With Gun, Drunk Loiterer and 15-Year-Old Scamp respectively.

*Master Splinter* · 03-22-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

The Technodrome: The Forum: The Movie: The Game - Adventures of Duty IV: The Lost Treasure of Battlantis

I did the VO for Forum Troll #4, Man With Gun, Drunk Loiterer and 15-Year-Old Scamp respectively.

So you're a bullsh*t artist? Must be fascinating work.

-ms

*plastroncafe* · 03-22-2012, 02:23 PM

Let's see...

By day I'm a data analyst for a cancer research study that focuses primarily on inoperable brain tumors.

By night I'm an assistant science teacher.

A couple of times a year I'm employed by the city to babysit a polling location.

Oh, and I wrangle alligators on the weekend.

03-21-2012, 12:49 PM	#61
mysterycolor t-u-r-t-l-e seller!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,481	i'll 2nd bubbly on that... i am sure those that are saying that dont know gobo well enough to judge his situation... he may make light of it here, but fact is that he has a documented disability that entitles him to benefits... and if something happened to you and you were suddenly put in that situation... i am sure you'd be glad to have hard working people around to help you out... __________________ mysterycolor TMNT ebay auctions- http://bit.ly/mysterycolor mysterycolor's basement auctions- bit.ly/mysterybasement

03-21-2012, 12:50 PM	#62
mysterycolor t-u-r-t-l-e seller!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,481	on a lighter note... Hannah- your cupcake job sounds like lots of fun __________________ mysterycolor TMNT ebay auctions- http://bit.ly/mysterycolor mysterycolor's basement auctions- bit.ly/mysterybasement

03-21-2012, 04:06 PM	#65
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	But Gobo did say that he had a doctor to confirm it, so it's probably a real disability. Now, if Gobo hadn't mentioned the doctor, that would be a different story. I do agree that there are people out there who take advantage of the government who don't need it, and that's wrong. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

03-21-2012, 04:52 PM	#67
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Would it help if I say "I wish I could work"? __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

03-22-2012, 05:26 AM	#73
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	Christ, I'm all for picking on Gobo, but this is awful. Lay off it. It's no one's business but his. __________________

03-21-2012, 02:57 PM	#63
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	gobo didn't exactly sound serious when bringing such a situation to light, so it's easy to assume it's not a serious disability. Not that I care, I sucked down unemployment for a while until I landed my current job. I did look for work every day, though.

03-22-2012, 04:22 AM	#71
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I'm fairly certain he knows what an ellipsis is. But good lord, use a period.

03-22-2012, 04:28 AM	#72
Filespit Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 424	I'm currently doing internship at a web agency to become a professional web designer. I've studied at a university for three years to become a web designer but finding a job in this business is really hard unless you've got enough practical experience and such. So I'm doing internship to gain some experience that hopefully will lead to a job eventually. I've got big hopes of getting a job at this web agency once they're able to recruit new people (they can't afford it right now), but I've learned not to hope for too much.

03-22-2012, 08:31 AM	#75
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	And he just said he wishes he could work, so it's not his fault he can't. That's just the way it is sometimes. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

03-22-2012, 11:23 AM	#76
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I doubt he wishes that hard since whenever he brings it up it's with a smile and a wink like its some joke. How's that home theatre set-up bro? __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

03-22-2012, 02:01 PM	#77
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	I... Really... Think... This... Thread... Has... Gone... Off... Topic... And not in a good way. Anyways, Peanut, can you disclose what games you have VO on? Is it a pretty sweet gig? -ms __________________

03-22-2012, 02:11 PM	#78
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	The Technodrome: The Forum: The Movie: The Game - Adventures of Duty IV: The Lost Treasure of Battlantis I did the VO for Forum Troll #4, Man With Gun, Drunk Loiterer and 15-Year-Old Scamp respectively.