Dictionary.com defines "moral" as "conforming to the rules of right conduct" (among many other definitions of course).

The question then, is what determines "right conduct", and I would have to agree with the majority in saying that society determines this.

My society tells me that there are many things that are not defined as "right conduct". To use a common example: sleeping around. My favorite stray cat is in heat right now. She has been bringing her "boyfriends" to my front porch every night this week, and she is not ashamed that there are several of them. Because she is a cat, this is not an immoral way for her to act. If I acted like this however, most people would consider me to be immoral. Morality, in this case, is not defined by nature, but by the society one lives in.

Another example (human this time) is the practice of cannibalism. In most developed societies, canabalism is considered immoral. It does not meet society's view of "right conduct". In some areas of the world however, canabalism is a ritualistic part of the funeral process, and not participating could be considered an insult to the deceased (though I believe that depends on your status in the community).

For almost every immoral thing one can think of, there is an example in the world (or at least in history) of a society that would not view the act as immoral. (I said almost for a reason, for those of you with particularly macabre minds, leave it be, my imagination can fill in the gaps without your help)

Chicken Tamale, and cheese quesodilla (cheddar)

Hi Adam, Welcome.

I'm curious about your username. Why "Bitter Suit"?

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Amen!

I don't even need to go with "slim" and "big fat".
I would be perfectly happy with "fit" and "sufficient".

Thank you Charles. He seemed to get the message very shortly after I asked the question, so either he gave up, or saw this post and realized that he wasn't going to get anywhere. I will remember your advice for the future though.

Is there a way to block a specific person from IMing me? I don't want to deal with that box floating in the corner, and every time I decline, he asks again!

Lived in PA and California. Been up and down the East Coast from Massachusetts to Florida, and across the US from PA to California (I took I40)

I've never had the pleasure of a real massage. I'd like to indulge in that someday..

While I won't wear a t-shirt to work, and I wont wear it to school if I'm teaching, I will wear it to school as a student (Hey, if my fellow students can come to class in the same hoodie and pajama pants every say, I can wear my free "Don't be a scardy cat, give blood" of "Bad grammar makes me [sic]" t-shirt once in a while).

I don't dress up for church, but I usualy wear the same types of blouses I wear to work, rather then my printed t-shirts.

As far as dates go, it depends entirely on where the date is. A movie theater? Rock that t-shirt! Live Theater? Depends on the level of the theater. Volunteer theater usually isn't a dress-up event, but a show with actors who are making a living out of acting should be.

I think he ment a spike...like a cactus spine.

I have never seen a shrimp with a spine formation on it. DO you have a photo? That makes it a lot easier to ID.
The fin on the tail can be a little sharp, but I wouldn't classify it as a spine.

I like both, as long as the tricks are harmless, and you help clean up after them if it makes a mess.

I'm partial to t he "office stuffed with packing peanuts" gag. You cover the inside of the office windows with paper or plastic wrap, fill the space between the plastic wrap and the glass with packing peanuts (don't neglect the window on the office door!), so that it looks like the office is filled, but you only have to use a couple packages of peanuts.

Minimal cleanup, and you give your associate something to think about when he walks towards his office that morning.

Also, the "Cover everything in the office with tin foil" gag is create, but requires a little more time. Good for an associate on vacation.

IMHO, they will always think about thee possibility of being more, but a true friends wont act on it. He wont want to risk the ruin of a good friendship. That doesn't mean that he isn't allowed to tease and flirt a bit...it's good for the other party's ego.

Flip flops! I hate socks, and can't deal with heels, I wear my flip flops until they die. I went through three pair this summer alone.

How much weight did you loose?

Well, if the other fellows don't know the guy is gay, they may assume that you are taken. That assumption may indeed keep them away. I know if I saw a guy dancing with a girl, I probably wouldn't go up to him, to my mind, it would be obvious that he is already occupied.


Edit: Oh, sorry, I didn't read the replies. No, I don't think just the knowledge that you once (or even regularly) danced with a gay guy would keep other guys away. Why should it?

Mine broke up with me at the beginning of Junior year. We didn't speak for about 3 months, and then started to cautiously become re-acquainted.
We are now very good friends, perhaps better even, then when we were going out. He has a standing invitation to my wedding, in the eventuality that I have one.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

My first name carries part of my mother's first name, as well as my grandmother's.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Watching a movie: Fried Green Tomatoes, the part where the nurse is taking down all of the roses from the wall in the nursing home.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

No

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

Lebanon Baloney (Not to be confused with minced baloney)

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

No

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

I should hope so.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?

I don't, much, because I don't enjoy hurting people.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

I believe so.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

One of my greatest fears is falling. No, I wouldn't be able to force myself to take that jump. I would enjoy the view from the platform though, heights don't bother me.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Usually apple jacks.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

Yes

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

Physically? I am reasonably strong, enough to surprise my college roommates when it came to moving furniture.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Phish Food

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Clothes and hair actually. Faces don't stay in my mind, so until I get to know them, that's what I look for when I need to identify them.

15. RED OR PINK?

Dark red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

My ability to write well and cook decently.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

My grandmother, she died when I was 13. Practically raised me from a baby.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?

No worries.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

Faded blue jeans and dark brown flip flops.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

Taste tested a pumpkin seed from my batch, fresh from the oven.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

the sound of my own keystrokes, the hum of my computer, the sighing/snoring of my dog.

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

Purple, or green.

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?

Bread baking, spices, mens deodorant.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

My friend Jen. She woke me this morning and reminded me that I had course work to do (which I still haven't started.)

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?

I don't know the person who sent this.

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Very occasionally, equestrian sports, agility dog competitions, figure skating and dancing, in about that order.

27. HAIR COLOR?

Blond

28. EYE COLOR?

grayish blue/green

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

No, glasses.

30. FAVORITE FOOD?

Baked goods, esp cheesecake. Also, red meat, cooked properly.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Happy endings or thrillers. I don't go for horror.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Beowulf, Wanted, and the Jane Austen Book Club (watched all last night)

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? ...

Bright blue

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?

Summer

35. HUGS OR KISSES?

Hugs

36. FAVORITE DESSERT?

Cheesecake

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

Nothing, unless you count my coursework. I plan on picking up a couple Jane Austen books soon, as I have recently watched several good movies based on her work.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

My mouse. No picture. The pad is plum purple.

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?

From TV.com, an episode of Forever Knight

42. FAVORITE SOUND?

wind chimes, and pianos

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

Tough choice. Not a fan of the Beatles, but they are more similar to the music I enjoy then the Stones are. Pandora Radio tells me I like vocal centric music, with a subtle use of harmony.

4. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

I am there now. Two years ago, I left Pennsylvania for the wild unknown: California. I currently reside in the high desert, in a small town, half an hour from the nearest mundane shopping, and one hour from the nearest mall.

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

I write and I cook.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

York Pennsylvania

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING?

My cats and dog are family, so they are already out. Besides that, My purse, since thats got my ID, bank card, check book, etc. in it. If I can access my accounts, then I some small way of setting things right. Indecently, my car keys are attached to my purse, so that wouldn't be a problem.

For a second item, I haven't set it up yet, but I have every intention of creating a bug-out bag for emergencies (it will contain important papers that don't travel in my purse, the credit cards I don't already use, and traditional survival items that I would normally pack for a camping trip).

Worked with Habitat for Humanity in College. It was an awesome experience. To see a hole in the ground become a house, to watch an entire community work together to bring it into existence. It's a great feeling.