overgeeked's latest activity

There are definitely gradations of what counts as magical mind control, so let’s lay out a few examples and my thoughts. Improving your...

The thread has probably progressed, however... Lying lets them decide (granted there can be influences on their decision). Mind...

As Jedi mind tricks go, was Rey's use of same to escape the Chair of Interrogation moral? The faceless storm trooper wasn't really...

I started reading Triplanetary, the first Lensman book, by E. E. “Doc” Smith. Almost immediately stopped and read the wiki only to...

Depends on which violation you think is worse. At a guess quite a few people would rather die than have their mind invaded and taken...

If murdering sapient creatures so you can steal their treasure is ok, then I think mind control gets a pass.

I prefer to lean away from anything that feels like making mind control okay, and fill up the opened space with resources for changing...

Causing harm is evil. Preventing harm, i.e. self defense, is good. Causing harm to prevent harm is somehow good? That’s confusing...

Speaking of Lego...! https://www.lego.com/en-ca/product/transformers-soundwave-10358

In the interest of full transparency, I've put a subliminal message in this post compelling you to like it.

You seem to have misunderstood me. The Jedi mind trick is 100% obviously mind control. Lying and deception are 100% obviously not...

“Some are born with Fireball [Sorcerers], some achieve Fireball [Wizards], and some have Fireball thrust upon ‘em [Warlocks].” — William...

Just heard this one and have to steal it. What's it called when one banana eats another banana?

Yep. There's a pretty easy tell. How would you react if this were used against you or someone you love? Most of the excuses and...