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So, I still have some store credit left over ($20), and at this point it doesn't seem to have any purpose. Will it be able to contribute toward the supporter fee, or is it entirely null now?

At 6/13/14 02:20 PM, AliceN7 wrote: Hey guys :) Just got a question, I do exercises 3 times a week and I exercise gym and running. But i'm woman and i dont want to look really muscular like man ;/ even now i have really wide shoulders ( after 2 month of gym- after only pumps lol) and if i only do exercise and don't have a diet with a lot of protein ( pasta, rice and chicken etc) and keep exercise on gym ( it means pumps and some exercises with dumbbells) will i only get wiry but not really muscular?? because it doesn't fit to woman ;D Really i need help, holiday are coming and i dont know if should keep do it, change something or stop it ;| I get muscular really fast...

Even female bodybuilders tend not to be particularly muscular, due to much lower levels of testosterone. So long as you maintain a healthy amount of body fat, you shouldn't become ripped or anything.
I would, however, recommend building muscle in certain areas, particularly legs. Increased muscularity in the lower body can help create disparity between the two halves, making your upper body appear slimmer by contrast.

Deadlift for the booty, squats for quads, calf raises for calves (lol), etc. Lunges and whatnot aren't a bad idea, either.

Don't worry about becoming too muscular. If it were that easy, every guy would be buff!

At 6/14/14 07:38 PM, AgentSmit wrote:

At 6/14/14 07:32 PM, Jacob wrote:

I still retain empty dreams of voice acting professionally someday.

Like that's any easier than animation.

It is for me. I have zero talent as an artist, but at least marginal talent as an actor.

I was just skimming through my old photos, and found this little guy. Got all nostalgic.

I discovered Newgrounds when I was about nine years old, through Funnyjunk. Funnyjunk had a couple of flash videos (mostly Eddsworld and Hyperboy), and I immediately fell in love with them. I've always been a massive fan of cartoons, and the discovery that there was a place online specializing in them was enough to give my little autistic brain a rush of euphoria.

I browsed for a couple of years, before making my first account in '07, which I had planned to use as a medium for my badass flash cartoons that Egoraptor would aspire to. I was gonna be huge.

Of course, then I found out that my ability to draw was shit, so I scrapped that dream after one or two delusional years.

Since then, Newgrounds has continued to be a huge part of my life, for better or worse. A Newgrounds sticker on my laptop, NG posters on my walls, a small collection of NG apparel, a couple of years as a moderator in the Radio Chat, and aspirations directly inspired by this community.

I still retain empty dreams of voice acting professionally someday.

So what's your story? What does Newgrounds mean to you? Maybe I'm just a lonely romantic, and maybe this is just another web domain, but Newgrounds and the community within has truly shaped me as an individual. It will always have a special place in my heart.

I'm getting all emotional, guys.

Because I incessantly romanticize the past.

I believe there will still be life after my death, yes. Whether that life will somehow include my own, I may never know.

The Delorean was so fast it could travel through time.

Being made up of older materials does not make the ship itself older. The first entirely crafted ship qualifies as the first ship, so the new planks make up the older ship.

At 6/13/14 11:39 PM, WahyahRanger wrote:

At 6/13/14 11:38 PM, DM692 wrote: I'm fairly sure that's physically impossible. Some people might need more effort and commitment due to it having a lesser effect, but I guarantee if you stick to a routine with a lot of cardio you would notice a difference.

Yeeeah I don't need to make an argument about my own body...

I'd actually recommend not doing cardio. Your body gets used to it, and I've yet to see someone get good results from cardio alone.
Personally, I don't do cardio because A. I'm asthmatic and B. I hate cardio.
I just do a lot of weightlifting, which has done wonders for my physique. I lost my fat (We have a family history of big-uns with an immunity to weight-loss), gained muscle, and generally feel 234908234x better.

I hate to be that douche, but this is an earlier result of my diet and exercise. I've gained muscle since, but also a little extra fat along with it.

2, because I'm really lost on how to interpret this, but it's kinda interesting.

Also, the girl in the foreground has a killer bicep.

In middle school, a few guys in the bathroom were obsessing over their new-found ability to produce "milk" from their nipples.
I tried explaining that they were just squeezing them so hard that an oily puss was exuding from their teats, but they preferred the novelty of male lactation.

I actually have a level of gynecomastia (male breast development), though it is still rather fibrous. Until it is solidified, it may very well be the temporary result of hormonal changes in adolescent men. However, my father has retained his breasts into his fifties, so I may not be so lucky. It's not really noticeable, though. For the most part, my nipples are just puffy.

The symptoms are identical. The only perceived difference is an emphasis on certain symptoms over others, while maintaining high functionality.

At the moment, they are classified as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1, 2, or 3. Level 1 being high functioning, with the capability of living with little to no assistance into adulthood, and level 3 being low functioning, with significant mental retardation and complete inability to function without assistance.

"Asperger's Syndrome" would almost exclusively be level 1, with an emphasis on social ineptitude and obsessive behaviors.

The generalized treatment is essentially the same, bearing in mind that every single person with an ASD is different from everyone else, as a result of the spectral nature of it. Eliminating semantics allows experts to focus on treating the individuals.

While I strongly support the concept of a gay pride parade, I feel that the message has been lost over the years.
To me, a gay pride parade should consist of gay men and women capitalizing on the fact that they are literally just like everyone else, but with a different sexual preference. The parades have become hypersexualized, perpetuating every oversexed stereotype in the book. It tells people that homosexuality is a product of sexual deviance, and that seems counterproductive to me.

However, the level of acceptance is quickly rising all the time, so it's possible that my concerns are unwarranted.

At 6/12/14 01:45 AM, Xenomit wrote:

At 6/12/14 01:22 AM, Jacob wrote: I'm not really sure what this is supposed to mean.

People who are genuinely autistic tend to be hard to deal with, and so when someone who actually has autism becomes obsessed with something, say furries, and you insult them for that, they become ballistic 90% of the time.

It's not really their faults, I just wish that people didn't associate liking furries to being autistic because of the fact that the only people who ever act like that actually do have autism.

I'm a diagnosed autistic, and I've grown to the point of docility. When I was younger, I could be very rash when something did not compute for me, but I've learned that it's necessary for me to take every possible step to empathize with a person's train of thought.
I guess it's just that, in order to avoid generalizing a group, you're generalizing another group.
I'm really not offended at all, but something just seems off about this to me.

At 6/12/14 01:34 AM, Chronamut wrote:
autistic people tend to obsess over things, and aren't the easiest people to deal with online.

It's true that we're prone to obsession. I guess it just hurts to be referred to as a "lost cause."

At 6/12/14 01:25 AM, NeonSpider wrote: You really are better off honing a skill of your own, demonstrating that, then trading skills like you do this animation for me and I'll do this <whatever your skill is> for you type deals. So think about some of the other things that go into an animation and see if there isn't some part you can do.

One of the biggest issues is that, for a talented animator, the best thing you can provide is popularity; a boost to their fan-base. Someone who has already garnered some acclaim isn't likely to work with people with requests unless they have a larger following, since they're already bogged enough with their own pursuits. That said, they may very well commission people of equal or lesser popularity to perform tasks that they may not be so proficient with, such as voice acting, music, or programming. But unless they seek you out (as a result of advertising oneself), they're really not likely to work with you unless you can benefit them - and rightfully so.

Root beer is my poison. Although, I rarely drink soda these days. I prefer to stick to Clear American, which is a flavored sparkling water. A delicious way to stay hydrated in my opinion, though some would be deterred by the aspartame.

A few years back, I had an addiction to Voltage Mountain Dew.

At 6/11/14 10:00 PM, Chronamut wrote:

At 6/11/14 09:23 PM, Xenomit wrote:

The only people I know of who actually break down when pressured about being a furry tend to be...

"Special"

you mean the autistic kids? I've come across a few of them.. lost cause imo..

I'm not really sure what this is supposed to mean.

Hey, to each their own. If you dig anthropomorphic creatures with ears and tails, that's great. It's not really my thing, but we've all got our atypical traits and interests. I figure if I don't judge you for your interests, you'll be less inclined to judge me for my own.

Gotta a give a little leeway to gain a little leeway.

At 6/12/14 12:48 AM, argile wrote: it has made wonder at points that if the pokemon was healed after being captured but then was released to the wild due to the fact the trainer found a better substitute would it just be any where or would it end up being where you originally catched it,Does the monster even remember that you've abandoned or where it lived previously?

Pokemon are portrayed to be very intelligent creatures, on par with humans in many ways. In some ways, they may even be of superior (Interspecial communication for instance) intellect. They are subject to emotional dismay and trauma, as well as proficiency in memorization and problem-solving skills.

I'd wager that they would remember where they came from, and possibly harbor a lifelong disdain for humans.

Biker bars.
All bikers are actually animators.
The secret code is, "I would like a threesome with your mother."
Say it to any biker, and I guarantee he will immediately begin working on a project with you.

In all seriousness, you will not have any luck finding someone to work with you unless you have some tangible evidence that you can actually do something. Even as a bottom-feeding voice actor, I'm typically not inclined to provide voices for someone who can't give me an example of their capabilities, particularly a completed project.

Hit me.

Anything but. Traffic has slowed significantly in the last decade, as online flash gaming sites have become a dime a dozen.
Obviously Newgrounds is still very unique in its content and capabilities, especially the coexistence of flash games, flash movies, art, audio, and a cohesive community that does not inherently consist of creators or even frequent viewers.

As for the movies and games calming down, the answer is... sort of.
In its earliest years, Newgrounds was almost entirely made up of shock content, partially because the contributors were not often people who truly aspired to become animators or game-makers. It was more a source of distraction, relief, and fun.

As time progresses, a greater portion of contributors are driven by a desire to appeal to an audience. They wish to create content that people will enjoy. This means that a greater percentage of submissions will be more tame, akin to something you might see on television.

That said, there are still numerous contributors whose material is as weird as its ever been. Doki, Krinkels, FelixColgrave, etc.
The alternative entertainment will never die. We're just maturing in our aspirations; branching out.

At 6/11/14 12:57 PM, Piggler wrote: I find it odd that pokemon are apparently able of perishing, but can easily withstand massive trauma, burns, high voltage shocks, and poison. At what point does that become too much? Or are pokemon incapable of killing other pokemon and they can only die if some human decides to put a cap in their ass?

Keep in mind that these skewed physics tend to apply to humans in most games and cartoons as well, including the Pokemon anime, in which humans will (often comically) experience similar trauma, but withstand no permanent damage.

As for the mortality of pokemon, it's important to note that these battles are less like cock fights and more like sparring matches - except that the boxers are slaves who just happen to enjoy what they're doing. The battle typically ends in a KO of sorts, as opposed to some sort of death match.

In one of the earliest episodes of the anime, a charmander was nearly killed by the rain, which would have put out the flame on his tail.

Korea

At 6/10/13 05:40 PM, Randominator wrote:

At 6/10/13 05:13 PM, Himynameisjacob wrote: The split is temporary, mostly for the summer. But as for being too much? I'm not even very sore the day after. I'm not too worried.

Whatever, you'll feel like an idiot when it gets you nowhere. For your own sake, seriously consider what I said in my previous post- i'm qualified to give this kind of advice.

This is where I was about seven months ago at 176lbs. I'm currently 210lbs, cutting down to a similar bodyfat%. I should be there at 195-200lbs.
I don't feel like an idiot.

I guess that depends on your definition of a cowboy.
If we're talking actual cowboys, who basically herded cattle over long distances... Well, the pirates sort of have an edge in combat.
If we're talking about the heroic gunslingers from the romanticized wild west, then the cowboys would win due to land advantage and improved weaponry.

At 6/10/14 08:09 PM, Piggler wrote: Did it ever occur to you that maybe the women who are involved in porn because they want to be? Maybe they want to get laid and paid for it too. Why is that so bad? What you're essentially saying is that a woman who has a very active sex life is automatically incapable of any class or undeserving of respect. Did you ever think that maybe it's the male-dominated, Christian, "slut shaming" culture that we live in that makes it so bad for these women? Seriously, that view you're sporting is so dated and oppressive, you might as well be burning at the stake for wanting birth control.

I don't even have to reply to this thread, you nailed it.
A similar incentive goes to legal, consenting prostitutes.
Sexism is deeper and more complex than we tend to acknowledge.

At 6/10/14 08:06 PM, MontosBonos wrote:

At 6/10/14 08:04 PM, Jacob wrote: Either NGAvery, or request to have it changed to Avery, since the account has never been touched.
That's how I got Jacob.

I can get my named changed to Avery if the user hasn't posted in a long time?

They've literally never done anything. Never voted, never posted, nothing. That's what the account named "Jacob" was like, too, and Wade allowed me to commandeer the name.

Either NGAvery, or request to have it changed to Avery, since the account has never been touched.
That's how I got Jacob.