tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post5192050995336604711..comments2023-10-17T06:32:16.879-05:00Comments on yawp: The Ugly Truth about V.D.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-61746015515547659002008-02-12T15:31:00.000-06:002008-02-12T15:31:00.000-06:00I am with you. I am fond of the tattoo wedding rin...I am with you. I am fond of the tattoo wedding ring, now thats forever!Alijah Fitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798808206482416283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-33718162497313582092008-02-09T20:59:00.000-06:002008-02-09T20:59:00.000-06:00you make me feel better about my lack of zeal for ...you make me feel better about my lack of zeal for shiny stuff.<BR/><BR/>I don't have the genes.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-72088109710067931542008-02-08T09:47:00.000-06:002008-02-08T09:47:00.000-06:00Eli - It's certainly fiscally irresponsible for mo...Eli - It's certainly fiscally irresponsible for most; unless, of course, you take baths in gold, a la Scrooge McDuck. <BR/><BR/>M@ - A boy once tried to get me one of those, too. But I ended things when he bought the wrong color.<BR/><BR/>[Though I kept the car of course.]<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>[Kidding.]<BR/><BR/>STC - I know how you feel about this topic. It's one we actually agree on.thirdworstpoetinthegalaxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311347759904615303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-62104939985538770972008-02-07T22:50:00.000-06:002008-02-07T22:50:00.000-06:00I would leave a comment, but normally all I can ma...I would leave a comment, but normally all I can manage when I think about the diamonds is a nearly continual stream of vocabulary only a sailor could truly appreciate.Supafly Turbo Cyborghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378538720489491309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-89379800847432045762008-02-07T19:51:00.000-06:002008-02-07T19:51:00.000-06:00I dated a woman once who requested an "engagement ...I dated a woman once who requested an "engagement car." I should have been more suspicious.M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-78842779619878172842008-02-07T18:36:00.000-06:002008-02-07T18:36:00.000-06:00I was always against diamonds because they seemed ...I was always against diamonds because they seemed fiscally irresponsible, or at least unnecessary, then later I learned of the blood diamond thing, I'm hoping eventually the silly ritual will end. Maybe it'll be as unacceptable as smoking has become, someday.Elihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04805422216032095098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-36571749015326869282008-02-07T14:53:00.000-06:002008-02-07T14:53:00.000-06:00I should probably clarify on a previous point: I d...I should probably clarify on a previous point: I didn't turn down a ring that was placed in front of me. I turned down the offer to go shopping for one.thirdworstpoetinthegalaxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311347759904615303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-65637337105372556772008-02-07T12:39:00.000-06:002008-02-07T12:39:00.000-06:00Un Ad - I'm with you on the societal pressures thi...Un Ad - I'm with you on the societal pressures thing. I'm sure there are some perfectly good men out there who — despite not agreeing with what the ring "symbolizes" — would otherwise be embarrassed to not buy an intended fiancee a diamond engagement ring. It's a status thing, oftentimes even for the man. In those cases, maybe a pearl would suffice? Or, again, a diamond that's certifiably safe? Though I'm under the impression those are the most expensive.thirdworstpoetinthegalaxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311347759904615303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-27759086902022511492008-02-07T12:33:00.000-06:002008-02-07T12:33:00.000-06:00I have to agree with the "both parties" thing. Bu...I have to agree with the "both parties" thing. But I do hate that both parties can't help but be influenced by societal and capitalist pressures. I am glad that there are voices crying a different tune... even if my response to them is a tad offensive. Sorry.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work. :)Unacademic Advisorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745882950102661361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-3448525566031890462008-02-07T11:45:00.000-06:002008-02-07T11:45:00.000-06:00Woodrow - Sure! But where's my ring? [Just kidding...Woodrow - Sure! But where's my ring? <BR/><BR/>[Just kidding.]<BR/><BR/>=) - Shame on you. Those poor mermaids!<BR/><BR/>Franki - So glad to hear I'm not the only female who feels that way. <BR/><BR/>Un Ad - OK, so that is a wee bit offensive. I've been offered one before, and I turned it down. As for conscientious diamonds: I know they exist; the link I posted mentions them. And if a boy did offer me one I'd probably assume he hadn't been paying attention; I do believe in wedding bands, but I don't think there's a need to unload a great deal of cash on those, either. But to each his/her own, and I do think the most important thing here is to ascertain that if <I>both</I> parties think a diamond is the way to go, then they exercise smart shopping and make sure it's free of blood <I>and</I> slave labor.thirdworstpoetinthegalaxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311347759904615303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-2864867574137140762008-02-07T11:28:00.000-06:002008-02-07T11:28:00.000-06:00First, let me say I think the whole VD thing is a ...First, let me say I think the whole VD thing is a bit ridiculous, not just the rocks, which are a more recent attempt by jewelry merchants to get in on the action (Christmas has fallen under this pressure now as well), but the whole flowers/cards/chocolates thing. I mean, I already go all out for DW on Christmas, trying to find gifts that mean something to her, regardless of their monetary value. And I think our anniversary is a big day for expressing my love in special ways because it is a special day for US, not for capitalism. And her birthday is a nice day to celebrate her as an individual, again in some, usually small, but personally significant way. Plus I try to show my love and affection every day in little ways. So, why should I accept the idea that I don't REALLY love her if I don't also buy her diamonds and chocolate and flowers AND a card on Feb. 14th? I don't think I should, and I don't think she should believe that either.<BR/><BR/>However, that said, I also know that not all diamonds are "blood diamonds." A person just needs to be a conscientious shopper. And... not to offend... but there might just be a little self-defensiveness or self-protection in the self righteousness displayed here. Just a teeeny bit... maybe?<BR/><BR/>How would you actually feel if someone offered you one of the little stones? Seriously.Unacademic Advisorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745882950102661361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-80759565579208116922008-02-07T11:12:00.000-06:002008-02-07T11:12:00.000-06:00The only practical use for a diamond, in my opinio...The only practical use for a diamond, in my opinion, is for a drill bit. I never understood the allure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21680390.post-64387252028713600122008-02-07T05:48:00.000-06:002008-02-07T05:48:00.000-06:00A woman who has taken a moral stand against the di...A woman who has taken a moral stand against the diamond?<BR/><BR/>Will you marry me?Woodrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467758362728287442noreply@blogger.com