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4th law of robotics

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Mon Jul 16, 2012, 10:17 AM
Jul 2012

mu·ti·late? ?[myoot-l-eyt] Show IPA
verb (used with object), mu·ti·lat·ed, mu·ti·lat·ing.
1.
to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts: Vandals mutilated the painting.
2.
to deprive (a person or animal) of a limb or other essential part.


Your definition of imperfect or disfigured may vary.

So ramming a barbell through your nose might be mutilation to one person, but not to another because they believe it to be an improvement.

Unless there is a standard definition that everyone can adhere to for "imperfect" regarding human body modifications? If so could you provide said definition that 100% of humanity can agree to?

Is your penis "mutilated"? [View all] Bonobo Jul 2012 OP
I have a scar from my mutilation. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #1
Your parents consented. caseymoz Jul 2012 #72
That is so devoid of logic it is laughable. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #73
Ritual? caseymoz Jul 2012 #74
"important to the child's ultimate destiny" has nothing to do with medical necessity. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #75
Seriously-- tattoo would be completely accurate. caseymoz Aug 2012 #79
I think putting a large tattoo on an infant would be pretty bad, too. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #78
It does confer some resistance to AIDS. caseymoz Aug 2012 #80
When I first saw your post, I thought you meant large tatoos. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #81
It seems to be fully functional. Downwinder Jul 2012 #2
Since you ask, I'm not among those who play victim behind word choices.... NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #3
Great answer. nt Bonobo Jul 2012 #4
Yeah, I suppose so, but my real problem with it is... TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #5
Since I occasionally fuck the garbage disposal, sort of. MrSlayer Jul 2012 #6
Pfffffffft Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #10
If a womans breasts were removed *against her will* I would describe it as mutilation 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #7
Wait a minute... when did "volition" enter into the definition for "mutilate"? Bonobo Jul 2012 #9
Now you've gone definitional. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #12
Def: 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #16
I notice you have respond to other posts but have so far failed to respond to mine 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #61
No, it is not. It is, however, circumcised. Behind the Aegis Jul 2012 #8
No it is the correct definition of the non-consensual act. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Behind the Aegis Jul 2012 #17
Of course it is. Cayenne Jul 2012 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author Behind the Aegis Jul 2012 #44
It was, shall we say, "pruned". Without my express consent, 'coz i was like 2 days old. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #11
This ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2012 #15
Yeah, there may be a double standard.. Upton Jul 2012 #14
Watched it done to my son. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2012 #18
My wife and I went back and forth over it for months, esp. b/c she's more traditionally Jewish Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #20
nope its just perfect loli phabay Jul 2012 #19
My genitals have been mutilated. Cayenne Jul 2012 #21
do roman catholics have to be circumcised? never heard that before. loli phabay Jul 2012 #22
It's not an explicit requirment Cayenne Jul 2012 #24
so really you being circumcised what not because of the roman catholic church but rather your family loli phabay Jul 2012 #25
My dad's not alive to ask Cayenne Jul 2012 #29
Nah, there are several good reasons. Bonobo Jul 2012 #30
I guess you don't care about FGM; their child, their business. Cayenne Jul 2012 #34
Seems pretty obvious that foreskin provides a better environment for bacteria Bonobo Jul 2012 #35
Soap and water n/t Cayenne Jul 2012 #36
Yes, that would help. Bonobo Jul 2012 #37
its down to an individuals choice, whether as a parent or individual loli phabay Jul 2012 #38
What's wrong with letting your child decide what's best? Cayenne Jul 2012 #40
A few things come to mind. Bonobo Jul 2012 #41
No arguement. Cayenne Jul 2012 #47
Funny, but it looks to me that you tacitly agreed already that it is not obsolete. Bonobo Jul 2012 #48
No Cayenne Jul 2012 #58
I am sorry but if you don't believe in 3 independent studies, I can't convince you. Bonobo Jul 2012 #59
No. In fact all the uncircumcised boys in my MineralMan Jul 2012 #68
i think you need to do some research then, plenty of free porn for you to check out and get back to loli phabay Jul 2012 #69
I don't watch porn. MineralMan Jul 2012 #70
its not porn its research loli phabay Jul 2012 #71
Sure, they cut off the tip of my dingus, but at least I wasn't FORCED TO EAT CAKE! Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #23
wierd reference, glad to see little swedish babies are forced to eat delicious cake as well loli phabay Jul 2012 #26
I think what happens is, most 1 yr olds have never seen cake. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #27
LOL forcing, my kids just dive in, they love cake. loli phabay Jul 2012 #28
Like a picture of a naked woman on the internet, to some it is apparently the pinnacle of oppression Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #45
what there are naked pictures of women on the internet ;) loli phabay Jul 2012 #51
Bacterial Penis Infections!! Bonobo Jul 2012 #31
I have my own views on it, but not to the extent of telling other people what to do. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #32
Sure, even doctors will have different ideas of whether it is medically justifiable. Bonobo Jul 2012 #33
everybody has their own hill to die on, for some its fighting circumcision, for others the naked loli phabay Jul 2012 #39
I like that philosophy. Bonobo Jul 2012 #42
well i was born a commando wooly pully and all that and ill die commando :) loli phabay Jul 2012 #52
I'm not interested in outlawing it. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #46
I have no problem with you feeling that way. Bonobo Jul 2012 #49
Lotta people do. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #50
Yes! Yes, it is! Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #53
Can you tie it in a knot? Can you tie it in a bow? Behind the Aegis Jul 2012 #54
Let's put it this way: Jim Rose wouldn't hire me because I was, quote, "overqualified" Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #55
lets be honest the only thing that matters is that it works loli phabay Jul 2012 #56
I thought the term was "Can you throw it over your shoulder like a Continental soldier...?" MADem Jul 2012 #62
That's another version. LOL! Behind the Aegis Jul 2012 #63
Wait, I'm confused. Is it the Continental soldier that gets thrown over the shoulder? Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #64
Either is fine by me! Behind the Aegis Jul 2012 #65
I'm strong, but I still don't think it would be ergonomically advisable. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #66
I think "it" gets thrown over the shoulder like a Continental soldier. MADem Jul 2012 #67
My mom and dad never told me, how do I tell? snooper2 Jul 2012 #57
I don't consider it mutilated. Nor does my wife. Common Sense Party Jul 2012 #60
Not yet Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #76
Sometimes I envy uncut guys Sick of the GOP Aug 2012 #77
meh Broderick Aug 2012 #82
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