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Honestly, some of this language feels dehumanising and self-contradictory. Talking about people as "rat-like" and labelling critics as "enemies" seems more controlling than freeing. Of course people are going to put you on a pedestal...you've helped change a lot of lifes. But you also position yourself as their leader in "this work", even if it's only in between the lines.

What do you need to protect yourself from when you say you're looking for ways to armor yourself?

Fair point, you didn't directly address what I said about critical thinking. That's why I said the point was missed. Not necessarily rejected, just not engaged with.

I know. We agree on this.

@Daniel Balan Let him earn a million from this, I don't care. What I'm saying is: pause and examine the power dynamics at play. Especially before handing over your money. This is not anti Leo, this is pro critical thinking. Many of you are emotionally invested in the dude and end up bypassing critical judgment because of it. You're lucky it's Gura and not Applewhite.

You guys missed the point. I'm not leftist and I'm not against him making money either. I'm questioning why people are so quick to give up critical judgment in a context that literally disables it. There are an alarming amount of red flags in this thread alone.

Sounds intriguing but the whole setup raises major red flags. You're proposing God realisation under your personal guidance while also taking people's money. Textbook power imbalance with huge potential for misuse. Add psychedelics and now participants will have to rely entirely on your good intentions. Calling it "an experimental thing" and having knowledge you might or might not ever reveal doesn't make you look good either.

Don't worry, I only commit crimes against modesty.

@UnbornTao Damnit, you got me there. Don't make me look stupid.

The trick – if you're too attractive – is to be a criminal.

Actually, it's the other way round.

This is spot on.

On it.

@Natasha Tori Maru I'm open to hear what other mods think. It would also be interesting to hear what the two girls think about their photos having been posted online here, maybe @Husseinisdoingfine can ask them and provide feedback. Sure, it's a learning experience, but also a missed chance for the forum to show real standards. Waiting for reports isn't leadership...

@Natasha Tori Maru Solid policy. So photos in sexual context are fine unless proven non-consensual? Are you saying I could open a thread called "All the trophies I fucked, big milestone for me" (I'll make sure I won't show any nipples in photos)? See how absurd that sounds?

Nobody called anyone cringe. If you’re posting here, you’re an adult and accountable for your decisions. Text is fine, sharing your milestones is fine, but the underlying issue got ignored. Even worse, the mod stayed silent. Cheering on is easy, cleaning up a mess later not so much. Posting photos of people without their consent – especially in sexual context – just makes this forum look cheap.

Not caring doesn’t make it ethical. You also don’t care about work or moving out, doesn’t make it noble. In some countries posting faces without consent is an offence. It wasn't just random travel stories, he posted them in a thread about cold approaching, nightlife and how-to-get-laid-advice, which drags these women into a sexual context they most likely didn't consent to. Also it makes them look like objects: "Look what I (almost) pulled." Is this personal development or just rationalizing whatever’s convenient? @Husseinisdoingfine The photos were awkward, didn't look like they knew they were being photographed, which just adds to the creepiness.

@Schizophonia You don't post photos of strangers, period. @Husseinisdoingfine Good call on taking them down.

This thread is creepy af.

Yeah, they're still working on the better version. An apprentice did mine, so I don't have an official serial number, just says 80085. Exactly. If you had the chill back then she wouldn't even have been attracted to you in the first place. Makes me wonder: Is there ever a relationship where you can settle down...or is it just mirror after mirror, lesson after lesson? If so, I hope the Latina series drops soon.

Lmao, she was surprised to see a dude just flowing with life.

Nah she's younger....they did change that. It does help. And I always found I treated women like sisters. Play with them, tease them, annoy them. They love it. Also, smooth move with the festival girls. Though, I'm more reserved around other women when I'm seeing someone. I literally feel no urge to interact with other women. Seems like the cost of staying stuck is way higher for you. You're paying for it everyday already.

I swear you are my half-a-decade-older clone. True. I’ve been in relationships where I kept focusing more and more on her red flags...but I had mine too. Unfortunately, I only realised in hindsight. For me, what matters is whether the connection drains me or strengthens me. That tells me more than a checklist.

Yes I agree, but pickup is probably the fastest approach to "get good" with women, way to burn through karma plus gain other valuable skills along the way. Sometimes I forget having a sister helped me not be awkward around women, which is why pickup always felt questionable to me. In my circles it’s always the single-child guys who have no idea how to interact with women. @czar24 That crash aftermath looks nasty. Maybe it happened because riding a scooter already makes you look silly, like taking a toilet for a spin @Leo Gura @theleelajoker

Instructions unclear, boiled cold water to 6969 degrees and burnt my anima, then tattooed the Bugatti logo on my forehead with a cigar.