Polygamy

[rustyslacker]

What do you think? Should consenting and willing adults be allowed to hold romantic relationships with more than one [consenting and willing] partner?

I vote yes, because I'm in favor of letting people do whatever the hell they want-- as long as there is consent. Just because I don't understand polyamorous relationships doesn't mean I can judge others who have them.

[Raptor Jesus]

I say if all partys in question are willing, than why not?

[blood imp]

Indeed. A polygamous relationship is perfectly fine as long as no one is forced into it. I'm all for it.

[Aliotroph?]

Some of the super-Mormons don't think they're being forced.... because they're stupid.

You can have consenting romantic relationships anyway. Just can't get married. Last I checked adultery wasn't a crime around here (America may still be more barbaric in places).

[sLydE]

Some of the super-Mormons don't think they're being forced.... because they're stupid.

You can have consenting romantic relationships anyway. Just can't get married. Last I checked adultery wasn't a crime around here (America may still be more barbaric in places).
The Mormons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints) don't condone polygamy anymore (Reference) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_Smoot_hearings). It's the crazy offshoots like the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter_Da y_Saints) that give us all a bad name.

As for Adultery:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adultery#Legal_penalties_for_adultery

Looks like the laws vary from state to state here in the US.

[rustyslacker]

You can have consenting romantic relationships anyway. Just can't get married. Last I checked adultery wasn't a crime around here (America may still be more barbaric in places).
I was just bringing up the subject because a friend of mine was trying to explain to me how it's not "right" and it's "weird" and romance should only be between two people. >.>

No way I'm letting her be one of my wives now! :)

[Nomad]

Most people like to cite some breed of bird as some kind of "proof" that love should be purely between one man and one woman, mating for life, with no exception. The reality being that most animals that travel in packs have one dominant male that mates with all the females, and most that don't travel in packs pretty much mate once and never see each other again.

There is absolutely nothing wrong or weird with polyamourous or polygamous relationships. I personally have little desire to be with more than one woman, but I can't think of any reason why it would be a bad thing. People are too tied up in their fundamental horseshit that they don't see the reality of love--it comes in all shapes and sizes; male and female, male and male, female and female, and any polyamourous mix of each.

Those of religious standings that condemn any of these types of relationships are also probably quick to claim that God Is Love. Hypocrisy at its finest.

[Aliotroph?]

The Mormons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints) don't condone polygamy anymore (Reference) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_Smoot_hearings). It's the crazy offshoots like the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter_Da y_Saints) that give us all a bad name.

As for Adultery:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adultery#Legal_penalties_for_adultery

Looks like the laws vary from state to state here in the US.

There's a reason I said super-Mormons. Regular Mormons seem to have views like most other churches might.

[Pieter Enis]

I'm having a tiny feeling of déjà-vu here.

[Boingo the Clown]

Polygamy:

Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.00

[Nomad]

I have to say I'm liking you less and less with every arrogant, close minded post you have. Which seems to be every post lately.

[blood imp]

Polygamy:

Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.00
Why? Unless you have a good reason, that statement is bullshit.

[Pieter Enis]

I'm thinking that was intended as a joke.
Seriously, though, haven't we talked about this before, or have I been time-travelling in some very strange way?

[Edit: I can't seem to find the other thread. Have I been time-travelling? Whooptedoo or something I guess. I'll see later on. Or earlier on. Or now. Or 500 years ago. Whatever.]

[Raptor Jesus]

I'm pretty sure we have. or maybe one of our threads went off topic to this?

[Kristian]

I'm having a tiny feeling of déjà-vu here.
Didn't you just post that?

[Doom_Dude]

Yes Pieter there was a thread about this before. Not sure where it's at tho.

Personally I would never want to be in a relationship that included more than one other person. That has the potential to be a nightmare. :p However, if some other people wanted to do that, then I wouldn't have a problem with it. Sometimes society is really messed up, no thanks to people who are as open minded as a dead gnat. If it's something that somebody wants to do and it isn't harmful to themselves and others or the environment then why is there a problem? Ummm hello, it's none of your business what others do with their lives. If Joe Bloe and Jane X want to marry somebody else, then I say go for it. It doesn't hurt me and if they're happy, then who has the right to say they shouldn't do it? It's about time we let people be free to do what they want without all the dumb labels and unnecessary bullshit. *rant*

As long as nobody wants to marry their pet. *krezy*

Just my 2 cents. :p

*bye*

[Boingo the Clown]

Obviously some people can not understand a joke when they read one. If you can't figure out that I am making one, either you have never heard of Monopoly, or you simply aren't very smart.

Personally though, I don't think others should have multiple wives until I at least have one.

<<EDIT: Why is this not in the Political forum?>>

[blood imp]

I have heard of Monopoly (and played it), and I'm not really stupid. That just didn't seem sarcastic/joke-like at all. Oh well, we all have our... misunderstandings I guess?

[Doom_Dude]

I figure Boingo is usually joking unless it has something to do with making stuff or feasting. :p

[rustyslacker]

<<EDIT: Why is this not in the Political forum?>>
I thought I was in the Political forum when I posted it. sry sry sry sry sry sry

[Nomad]

Obviously some people can not understand a joke when they read one. If you can't figure out that I am making one, either you have never heard of Monopoly, or you simply aren't very smart.

You know, I can be a dick too, but I won't. Get over yourself.

Of course I have heard of monopoly, and unless you are proposing that polygamy entails that you should be put in jail, the analog is an enigma to me.

[Pieter Enis]

Maybe he's referring to that being said on a "Chance" card? Like, the chance it'll happen is [fill in] *weird*

Man, I can't type anymore, I had to retype every word in this post at least 3 times :p

Either way, no polygamy for me, I'm having enough trouble putting in enough effort to make one lady happy *drunk*
And the nagging.

Though I am glad I didn't fall into a time-hole.

[Boingo the Clown]

Simple answer for people who can't figure out simple things themselves:

Polygamy sounds similar to Monopoly. It is a pun.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pun

To further clarify for any idiots, Monopoly has a card in the chance pile that says "Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.00." I simply quoted that card, because it is the most well known in card in Monopoly, and therefore the most recognizable.

If you want to be a total dick, because I made a quick joke for the amusement of myself and anyone else reading this thread, then maybe you should consider getting some form of counseling, and perhaps some medication. If you are already on medication, then maybe you should look into upping your dosage, or getting something stronger.

As for polygamy itself, I have not a wife, and no kids. Until this situation is resolved, I have no sympathy for horny bastards who think they deserve five or six.

[Nomad]

TOUGH GUY ON THE INTERNET, LOL!

Polygamy sounds nothing like monopoly. Monogamy, maybe. Maybe if your "pun" made sense, us "idiots" would have gotten it.

[JohnnyRancid]

To Boingo.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5329/highfivespl9.png

This forum doesn't have enough good jokes, and when people don't get them, they become dicks about it. I learned it the hard way myself. Simply having an ironic attitude can be a one-way ticket to flame war. And everyone dies.

But back on track, I dont want to participate in polygamy, though if people want to do it, then so be it. I guess it just depends on what ladies think it's okay that their husband likes more ladies than just her.

[Nomad]

A note to the unaware, Polygamy does not mean a man having more than one wife. The word polygamy covers all polyamourous relationships. Polyandry is a woman with more than one husband, and polygyny is where a man has more than one wife.

[JohnnyRancid]

Okay.

*bash*

[rustyslacker]

Polygamy:

Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.00
How did you expect us to interpret that as a joke? We all got the Monopoly reference, but this post just makes it sounds like polygamy should be punished swiftly. *confused*

[Doom_Dude]

Ok lets stop flaming and callin' each other 'idiots' just because some wires got crossed, otherwise I will have to do something about it.

[Johanbeyl]

Well, I agree with whoever said that it's probably okay if all involved parties agree to it. But imagine your wife getting involved in it and you not. That'd just suck ( no pun intended ). :-)

[Nomad]

That's not polygamy, though. That is adultery. :P

[JohnnyRancid]

How did you expect us to interpret that as a joke? We all got the Monopoly reference, but this post just makes it sounds like polygamy should be punished swiftly. *confused*

I got it. It took me a few seconds, but I got it.

[Phoebus]

<<EDIT: Why is this not in the Political forum?>>It IS in the Politics subforum, just look up at the top:New Doom Forums > NEW DOOM > Rants & Raves > Politics > Polygamy

[Pieter Enis]

Now there's a God I'd believe in!

[JohnnyRancid]

It IS in the Politics subforum, just look up at the top:

It wasn't to begin with, it got moved.

[blood imp]

It wasn't to begin with, it got moved.
Obviously. Can't you take a joke? :p

Anyhoo, there aren't many posts about polygamy here, are there?

[Boingo the Clown]

It IS in the Politics subforum, just look up at the top:

It wasn't when I asked that. It was on the main forum at the time.

[Aliotroph?]

I think Phoebus might have been having some fun with you there, since pretty much he and Doom_Dude are clearly the only guys who can move the thing. :D

[blood imp]

It wasn't when I asked that. It was on the main forum at the time.
And you're complaining we didn't get your Monopoly joke *rolleyes*

[Nomad]

And you're complaining we didn't get your Monopoly joke *rolleyes*

Rofl! Score!

[Doom_Dude]

I think Phoebus might have been having some fun with you there, since pretty much he and Doom_Dude are clearly the only guys who can move the thing. :DYep me and Phoebus can move stuff and the other guy can move stuff too..... the forum ghost. *krezy*

[Phoebus]

To answer Aliotrophus, no, I wasn't "having fun". I was just pointing out the discrepancy.
Actually, I think this thread was originally in Rants when it was first created, but I moved it to the correct place on the same day it was posted. And it's been in Politics ever since.
I can move threads / posts anywhere needed, of course, but I don't move things just to one-up someone or some such behavior.

[Aliotroph?]

Ok, so you weren't "having fun" but you should have been. For Great Justice! ;)

I'm cracked today, in case anybody didn't notice. :p

[Nomad]

You're always cracked. They should call you the Cracked Canadian.

[Doom_Dude]

I think Alio may want a Winonagamy relationship with Winona and a couple Winona bots. ;)

[Raptor Jesus]

Is marriage to bots legal? o.O

[Pieter Enis]

If that's legal and gay marriage isn't, I'm going to be in the papers.

[Aliotroph?]

Marriage to bots wouldn't even be considered possible for a while, even with the existence of plausible Winona-bots. The net result would be us being married and owning the bots to do whatever the hell we wanted with, which depending on the bots, might just be entirely like being married to them.

And no, I could never figure out what to do with more than one woman in most situations. :p

[Pieter Enis]

It's easy, you just label them by duty and switch them around every so often.
So you'd have a Cleaning lady, an Entertainment lady, a Cooking lady and whatnot.
Heck, you could even have your own TV-Remote lady, provided you agree that she zaps when you tell her to and that she doesn't watch sleezy women's shows instead.
[edit:] Unless you like those

[sLydE]

It's easy, you just label them by duty and switch them around every so often.
So you'd have a Cleaning lady, an Entertainment lady, a Cooking lady and whatnot.
Heck, you could even have your own TV-Remote lady, provided you agree that she zaps when you tell her to and that she doesn't watch sleezy women's shows instead.
Lifetime, ftl.

[Raptor Jesus]

I could never figure out what to do with more than one woman in most situations.

I could name one...

[Props025]

I'd like Jessica bots.....I'm too old to have a crush...but this girl at my work.....

She likes rock 'n roll, doesn't appreciate drama...and plays sports....my type of woman..except she's 19 and I'm 27.....is that a big deal?

[blood imp]

except she's 19 and I'm 27.....is that a big deal?
I wouldn't say so. That's not even that big of a difference (well, maybe it is, but meh). If she likes you, then it is completely fine. However, if either of you tried to force each other into it, that wouldn't be fine.

[Props025]

Cool, my last girl cheated on me...and I'm kinda self-consious...Just don't want to get hurt again. I believe in man & wife, staying together for all time....

Just thinking that she may be too young...and doesn't know the world yet.....

[sLydE]

I'd like Jessica bots.....I'm too old to have a crush...but this girl at my work.....

She likes rock 'n roll, doesn't appreciate drama...and plays sports....my type of woman..except she's 19 and I'm 27.....is that a big deal?
nah, my sister is 7 years younger than her husband. Once you get above the 18year old threshold, it becomes irrelevant in my opinion.

[Pieter Enis]

Just thinking that she may be too young...and doesn't know the world yet.....
I think it's safe to say that a lot of people never will *weird*

Plus, me mum 'n dad differ 14 years in age.

[Heidi]

If your fantasy isn't a threesome with lesbian twins, you have failed as a human...well, not really, but you're dangerously close.

[Aliotroph?]

I dispute this. I like being able to give somebody my undivided attention because I'm a slow thinking. Besides, lesbians don't like guys, you should be thinking of bisexual twins, unless you happen to be a girl, in which case your fantasy applies to a minority here. :p

I say marry whoever the hell you want. Anything that happens because it's a bad decision is for you, them, and your friends to fix. :)

[Pieter Enis]

If your fantasy isn't a threesome with lesbian twins, you have failed as a human...well, not really, but you're dangerously close.
I have serious practical problems concerning this. How the hell can you pleasure two women at the same time?

[MR_ROCKET]

Easy, heh but this isn't the place to post about it. :D

[sLydE]

I have serious practical problems concerning this. How the hell can you pleasure two women at the same time?
my practical problem with this is the incest involved.

Oh, and it's not really that hard. Just make sure you're the most sober out of the group, and the rest is cake. mmmmm......caaaaake

[Doom_Dude]

I have serious practical problems concerning this. How the hell can you pleasure two women at the same time?It depends on what they like. ;) I can't say anymore or risk having to ban myself.