Dude jumps without a parachute...? And lands in a net?

August · 07-31-16, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Those people are just ignorant, if they are not aware of the risks. This guy was stupid, the risks were insane--any mistake = instant death; for zero gain.

Not zero gain. He got himself in the history books.

Onkel Neal · 07-31-16, 08:35 AM

True, for what that's worth. So did the Elephant man.

07-31-16, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Not zero gain. He got himself in the history books.

Anders Breivik achieved that as well.

Betonov · 07-31-16, 09:04 AM

He did a controlled stunt with private funds with full knowledge of risks.
The only one in danger was himself.

My god, so much opposition to people doing what they love.
But if I said something about how people are weird because they watch the computer screen for hours looking for a few dark pixels in a bright blue background and theny yelling in German, I'd get verbally murdered.

07-31-16, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

My god, so much opposition to people doing what they love.

Zero opposition, he can jump every day if he wants, I just agreed with Neal that, in my opinion, this is completely retarded for many reasons and that I personally do not acknowledge his "historical achievement."

Betonov · 07-31-16, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Zero opposition, he can jump every day if he wants, I just agreed with Neal that, in my opinion, this is completely retarded for many reasons and that I personally do not acknowledge his "historical achievement."

Calling something retarded is opposition.

07-31-16, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Calling something retarded is opposition.

No, it's called having an opinion.
If I'd make any attempts of stopping him, or anyone, from this nonsense, then yes.

Betonov · 07-31-16, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

No, it's called having an opinion.
If I'd make any attempts of stopping him, or anyone, from this nonsense, then yes.

And my opinion is that I think it's retarded to outrage about things that are harmless (except for the one that willingfully chose the risk), not tay payed and not influencing one's life sipmply becasue it doesn't fall into the ''things I like category''.
Or as I call it the grumpy old man syndrome when one has to constantly cry about things other people like just becasue one cannot do that anymore or neve rhad the chance.
Like having a cell phone, listening to rock and roll and spending vacation abroad. I have to deal with people like you every day and the only crime I commited is being further away from the grave.

Aktungbby · 07-31-16, 09:24 AM

WHO Can forget the original:

The thought in everyone's mind was ..."he really pushed the button" and innately anyone who can 'fly the envelope' has cajones! We've admired 'cajones' since...forever

and do so to this day.

This one got my attention Too:

Platapus · 07-31-16, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Not zero gain. He got himself in the history books.

I guess. I just read the story and I have already forgot his name.

As long as he used private funds and did not hurt destroy anything, I don't have a problem with this, but at the same time, don't really have any interest either.

There are so many other ways to "make history" by helping people and trying to make the world a little bit better. What could he have accomplished if he had taken this money and effort and put it to something else?

August · 07-31-16, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I guess. I just read the story and I have already forgot his name.

As long as he used private funds and did not hurt destroy anything, I don't have a problem with this, but at the same time, don't really have any interest either.

There are so many other ways to "make history" by helping people and trying to make the world a little bit better. What could he have accomplished if he had taken this money and effort and put it to something else?

Assuming that it was his money to give but either way that's a question we can all ask ourselves. Is playing subsims and doing all the other recreational activities we love to spend money on really necessary compared to making the world a little bit better? How can we criticize him without criticizing ourselves?

07-31-16, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by August

How can we criticize him without criticizing ourselves?

Who says we aren't?

August · 07-31-16, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Who says we aren't?

Who says we are?

07-31-16, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Who says we are?

Right...

Betonov · 07-31-16, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Assuming that it was his money to give but either way that's a question we can all ask ourselves. Is playing subsims and doing all the other recreational activities we love to spend money on really necessary compared to making the world a little bit better? How can we criticize him without criticizing ourselves?

I spent €400 on my garden this year. Another €250 on hiking gear.

€650 is more than some fammilies have as their monthly budget.
Do I feel bad for spending my money on my hobbies ?? No, I don't.
I helped people on many occasions and will continue to do so and one can have himself as a priority without being selfish.

Plus, what's better, give money away or put that money into circulation ??

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07-31-16, 09:04 AM	#4
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	He did a controlled stunt with private funds with full knowledge of risks. The only one in danger was himself. My god, so much opposition to people doing what they love. But if I said something about how people are weird because they watch the computer screen for hours looking for a few dark pixels in a bright blue background and theny yelling in German, I'd get verbally murdered.