>The point is that commercial big game hunting remains a very problematic issue, in that it fuels a man vs. beast mythos that gives trophies a value which encourages more hunting in areas where populations remain truly endangered
This is not a commercial big game hunt.
>It comes down to this: there are some areas where profit seeking tendencies are toxic
This was not profit seeking. Last I checked the guy who shot the elephant left with nothing.
>Even if the necessity to cull does return in certain areas, it's critically important to handle this without reviving the specter of the Great White Hunter. And it's just as important to ensure that any consumption remains entirely local
So the fact he took video of it then means he's making a spectacle of himself? He's just trying to record something good he was doing.
>Letting commodities like ivory and hides slip out may bring short term gains, but only by serving markets that represent the antithesis of conservationism.
Neither of these commodities went anywhere except with the surrounding villagers.
>The arguments you cite don't do nearly enough to acknowledge this aspect of the problem.
Because it's not a problem, nothing was taken.
>Separately, what you allow to offend you is your business. Personally, I don't mind lightly-salted language and a well deserved jab.
You were objectively being an unprofessional, emotional twat.
>Where I take offense is in seeing a demonstrably mindless response that veers wildly off-topic before landing in a thicket of unwarranted slurs getting upvoted to the degree that c2's did. And I hope I'm not alone.
Mindless to who? You. Your entire rant that i've read is 100% mindless to me. Your opinion of what's mindless is just that - opinion, and it's subjective. Since you hate mindless responses I'll assume you think your response is mindful. I find this interesting seeing as how the majority of your post is about "jabbing" people and speaking emotionally.
If this is the way you feel I do highly suggest focusing on counseling, seeking an additional counselor for a second opinion, possibly seeking medication (things that can make you feel less depressed, anxious, etc).
Unfortunately as others have stated the majority of hackers are going to know logical responses. Since yours is that of irrational fear, it becomes difficult for anyone but a trained professional to help you.
Unfortunately I don't think this is an avenue except for people that wish it to be, but have you considered reading scripture? Sounds a little crazy but having faith can really change your perception on things. I don't think it's necessary to have a positive outlook on life, but it might help you to gain one. If faith means anything to you the story of job comes to mind.
Some people have a knee-jerk reaction to the suggestion of religion so if I've offended you in any way I apologize. I hope you do focus on your counseling and make an effort to focus on friendship or perhaps pursue finding people like you. It may help an order of magnitude just to be able to converse people battling issues similar to yours. I'm not sure how much this forum is frequented but I bet if you dug hard enough you could find something similar to this that may help: http://www.phobias-help.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21
Well, I'm not really sure where to start. For one it's good that you're seeking counseling, hopefully this will help things. That being said, there are others like you. While I am not one of them, there are people in the world that are afraid of all types of things (even their own shadow - sciophobia ). So, you can at least seek comfort in the fact that you are surely not alone.
That being said there are plenty of horrible ways to die in life. I wouldn't even care to venture a guess in how many horrible ways there are to go. The fact of the matter is, the odds are ridiculous at best that you will dye in a horrible way. The average person is going to meet their maker from a much less crazy event - car crash, heart disease, cancer. Do you know anyone in your family or friends that died from the disease you fear? I bet not. How did they die? Much more common ways. However, seeing as how you already posted the odds I know you know this.
The fact of the matter is that you're thinking irrationally. Hopefully the fact that you are likely intelligent and that you already know the odds are ridiculous at best that you would get a disease like this, yet you are still worrying about it tells you that you are thinking irrationally.
I think by realizing this you'll be one step up in the game. I think the real crux of your problem is to somehow stop thinking irrationally. Unfortunately this is where my advice ends because I am nothing but a logical thinker. I think about death occasionally but only worry that I will die before I've done enough good in the world.
I think you are doing a good thing by seeking counseling and I think your main goal should be on trying to stop thinking irrationally. Hopefully some of what i said calms you down at least a bit.
One last note - suicide will not only end your life but crush anyone else's life that you are a part of. It is a weak, selfish thing to do. I am a firm believer that people are put here to do good things in the world and if you drop yourself from the equation you're hurting the odds of getting a higher percentage of do-gooders out there. If you care even slightly about your family or friends you will set aside suicide as a possible option and start looking at changing things for yourself.
Also, you may want to remove that from your post as you're likely going to make people think you're just trolling for emotional responses. Since I feel like you may be trolling this will be my only post.
If you aren't trolling I sincerely wish you good luck with your burden and offer you my thoughts from a rational standpoint - I think you can beat what you're dealing with if you stick with it.
Yeah I heard his name growing up learning CS, I had no idea the troubles he endured. A tragedy to be sure. As for all the comments regarding apologies to groups of people being impossible, I'm fairly certain I've heard some before. A certain Michal Richards comes to mind for dropping some prejudice remarks. I'm pretty sure he made a prompt apology. Just my $.02
This is not a commercial big game hunt.
>It comes down to this: there are some areas where profit seeking tendencies are toxic
This was not profit seeking. Last I checked the guy who shot the elephant left with nothing.
>Even if the necessity to cull does return in certain areas, it's critically important to handle this without reviving the specter of the Great White Hunter. And it's just as important to ensure that any consumption remains entirely local
So the fact he took video of it then means he's making a spectacle of himself? He's just trying to record something good he was doing.
>Letting commodities like ivory and hides slip out may bring short term gains, but only by serving markets that represent the antithesis of conservationism.
Neither of these commodities went anywhere except with the surrounding villagers.
>The arguments you cite don't do nearly enough to acknowledge this aspect of the problem.
Because it's not a problem, nothing was taken.
>Separately, what you allow to offend you is your business. Personally, I don't mind lightly-salted language and a well deserved jab.
You were objectively being an unprofessional, emotional twat.
>Where I take offense is in seeing a demonstrably mindless response that veers wildly off-topic before landing in a thicket of unwarranted slurs getting upvoted to the degree that c2's did. And I hope I'm not alone.
Mindless to who? You. Your entire rant that i've read is 100% mindless to me. Your opinion of what's mindless is just that - opinion, and it's subjective. Since you hate mindless responses I'll assume you think your response is mindful. I find this interesting seeing as how the majority of your post is about "jabbing" people and speaking emotionally.