Unpopular Opinion(s) Thread

[s0lefunk]

Then why not just kill them instead of providing them resources to live off of & placing them in places w/ ppl of lesser sentences. It seems like counter productivity just groom a spite fetish.

I’m not commenting on the effectiveness of the justice system, prison system economics, or morality of the death penalty. The individuals I described, in my opinion, forfeited their second chance and under no circumstances should be allowed to re-enter society. That is the whole point of reform which you originally mentioned as your reason for being against life sentences. I only offered a couple scenarios that I think would maybe change your opinion. If not, that’s fine too.

And to DCAllAfrican , see above. The primary purpose of imprisonment is to isolate individuals who pose a risk to public safety and wellbeing.

I do not have a stance on the death penalty nor do I care to discuss the economics of life sentences vs. the death penalty. I’ll let the criminal justice scholars and philosophers handle that.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

I’m not commenting on the effectiveness of the justice system, prison system economics, or morality of the death penalty. The individuals I described, in my opinion, forfeited their second chance and under no circumstances should be allowed to re-enter society. That is the whole point of reform which you originally mentioned as your reason for being against life sentences. I only offered a couple scenarios that I think would maybe change your opinion. If not, that’s fine too.

And to DCAllAfrican , see above. The primary purpose of imprisonment is to isolate individuals who pose a risk to public safety and wellbeing.

I do not have a stance on the death penalty nor do I care to discuss the economics of life sentences vs. the death penalty. I’ll let the criminal justice scholars and philosophers handle that.

But my question was SHOULD that be the purpose of imprisonment.

Or should it be to held rehabilitate those folks?

 

[aepps20]

i dont wanna get banned

If his name rhymes with Seth we can impeach him for an unprecedented 3rd time but bipartisan RustyShackleford won't vote to convict.

 

[Josy Jo]

I’m not commenting on the effectiveness of the justice system, prison system economics, or morality of the death penalty. The individuals I described, in my opinion, forfeited their second chance and under no circumstances should be allowed to re-enter society. That is the whole point of reform which you originally mentioned as your reason for being against life sentences. I only offered a couple scenarios that I think would maybe change your opinion. If not, that’s fine too.

And to DCAllAfrican , see above. The primary purpose of imprisonment is to isolate individuals who pose a risk to public safety and wellbeing.

I do not have a stance on the death penalty nor do I care to discuss the economics of life sentences vs. the death penalty. I’ll let the criminal justice scholars and philosophers handle that.

And my question is why not just kill them?

 

[ilike turtles]

It just seems like your music taste don't doesn't align w/.... no is the exact opposite of what Nirvana produced. From what you've given me I don't think it's fair for you specifically to make a "Nirvana overrated AF" claim. And Muse? C'mon, they're like the OG Imagine Dragons

True. I just feel like the catalog doesn't justify the amount of praise. Folks speak on then like they were the greatest thing since sliced bread.

And dont ever disrespect Muse like that, fam. I mean, they been trash a hot minute now, but you cant front on their older ish. And Imagine Dragons is literally the worst band ever, b.

 

[Josy Jo]

True. I just feel like the catalog doesn't justify the amount of praise. Folks speak on then like they were the greatest thing since sliced bread.

And dont ever disrespect Muse like that, fam. I mean, they been trash a hot minute now, but you cant front on their older ish. And Imagine Dragons is literally the worst band ever, b.

It's listenable.

 

[DB Cooper]

Nirvana overrated AF

I mean, they were popular, but the death of Cobain gave them more spotlight than they would have gained. I always thought he sounded horrible singing live.

 

[TURBO UNO]

The moderation of this site has suddenly gotten better.

Now I agree....

danger style

 

[Methodical Management]

NT mods don't want black men to have a space to freely discuss issues affecting them. Otherwise the KS and Derrick jaxon threads wouldn't be shut down.

The KS thread was filled with misogyny, homophobia, and insults. After the Derrick Jaxn thread ran its course, people tried to turn it into the new KS thread. At that point, it, too, was locked.

We aren’t “all men here.” NikeTalk was never intended to be a boys’ club. If you’re looking for a safe space for misogyny, go join the MyPillow guy’s “social media network.”

I got a warning (and pts or demerits or whatever) for making jokes when the Raptors eliminated the Wizards a few yrs back.

Moderation is funny as hell

The Raptors eliminated the Wizards from the playoffs in 2018. You didn’t receive a warning in any of the NBA threads that year, and the two deleted posts you had in the 2018 NBA Playoffs thread weren’t even about that series.

“Funny” story, though.

 

[sooperhooper]

Overrated or just not your speed? (LEgit question)

One of my boys recently said Madonna was overrated.

I said, IS she? Or do you simply not connect with HER music.

That doesn't make her overrated.

I feel like sometimes when we call musicians overrated, that is what we are really saying.

Not just limited to music. That could apply to anything. People have different taste. I always thought Halle berry was overrated and preferred Nia long/Stacy dash.
It's all subjective. I guess 'overrated' has to be looked at as strictly personal label. "Overrated to me".
I thought In da club was overrated too.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

Nirvana overrated AF

1 hit wonders imo. SLTS only thing ever been in my playlist.

 

[TURBO UNO]

Come as you are
Heart shaped box
Lithium
All apologies
Man who sold the world (Bowie cover song)

 

[needsomejays]

Saying Nirvana is overrated = unpopular opinion, perfect for this thread.
Saying nirvana is a one hit wonder = simply, factually, a false statement

 

[Josy Jo]

1 hit wonders imo. SLTS only thing ever been in my playlist.

Now you just saying some stupid ****.

 

[flamenco]

Black women have some of the largest ego's I have ever seen. It sometimes a toss between them and old white men.

 

[Josy Jo]

Black women have some of the largest ego's I have ever seen. It sometimes a toss between them and old white men.

And how have you come to this conclusion?

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

Now you just saying some stupid ****.

It's not stupid it's my unpopular opinion. Now if you think anything else is worth listening to that's on you but the rest of their music is pass for me. Your playlist is trash anyway if you got anything else of theirs in it anyway.

 

[Josy Jo]

It's not stupid it's my unpopular opinion. Now if you think anything else is worth listening to that's on you but the rest of their music is pass for me. Your playlist is trash anyway if you got anything else of theirs in it anyway.

How is a band that sold 75 million records n counting one hit wonders? This isn’t an unpopular opinion thing, it’s a using your brain thing.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

How is a band that sold 75 million records n counting one hit wonders? This isn’t an unpopular opinion thing, it’s a using your brain thing.

I dont know if you're being stupid on purpose. The fact that they sold 75 million records is what makes my opinion unpopular.

 

[Mark Antony]

Saying Nirvana is overrated = unpopular opinion, perfect for this thread.
Saying nirvana is a one hit wonder = simply, factually, a false statement

This type of conflation ie "fake news" is a huge part of our current issues. People think you can just disagree with a fact and go "just my opinion pal" -- then have the nerve to be condescending.

 

[Josy Jo]

I dont know if you're being stupid on purpose. The fact that they sold 75 million records is what makes my opinion unpopular.

No, opinion is “I think their music horrible”, you deadass called them “1 hit wonders”. That’s not an opinion, that’s a blatant ******* lie. Don’t get snippy w/ me b/c you said some stupid ****. Foh.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

No, opinion is “I think their music horrible”, you deadass called them “1 hit wonders”. That’s not an opinion, that’s a blatant ****ing lie. Don’t get snippy w/ me b/c you said some stupid ****. Foh.

1 hit wonders IMO. I stand by it.. You give snippy you get snippy. It's an unpopular opinion thread ffs, unbunch your booty chokers

 

[Josy Jo]

1 hit wonders IMO. I stand by it.. You give snippy you get snippy. It's an unpopular opinion thread ffs, unbunch your booty chokers

You think Donald Trump is still president?

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

You think Donald Trump is still president?

The **** that gotta do with me disliking Nirvanas music besides SLTS?

 

[Josy Jo]

The **** that gotta do with me disliking Nirvanas music besides SLTS?

I mean, you seem to die on hills that contradict all factual evidence.