What can feminism do for men?

[Marblehead]

Yes. Thanks to you and thanks to two or three other guys who gave some counterweight.

And thanks to some reactions to reports.

Thanks needs to go to Tyler too as it was he who tried to have a constructive discussion of the concept of yin/yang, masculine/feminine.

 

I like to talk about harmony. That is, the harmony of yin and yang in all aspects of our life. Harmony is having the proper amounts of yin and yang at the proper time. Too much ynag? Add some yin. Too much yin? Add some yang. More than one always sounds better when they are in harmony.

[Marblehead]

Funny, actually. Even Tyler has tried to take his thread off topic and hasn't had much success.

[Marblehead]

And if anyone wonders how I have such a high post count they need only to look at this thread to understand.

[Yascra]

Thanks needs to go to Tyler too as it was he who tried to have a constructive discussion of the concept of yin/yang, masculine/feminine.

 

I like to talk about harmony. That is, the harmony of yin and yang in all aspects of our life. Harmony is having the proper amounts of yin and yang at the proper time. Too much ynag? Add some yin. Too much yin? Add some yang. More than one always sounds better when they are in harmony.

 

Hm, yes, I feel and appreciate that I think it was an idea with positive intention. Although I have to say that this nick looks like a sleeper, and I really don't see how to trust persons who don't dare to show themselves.

[Marblehead]

And I keep seeing this thread title:

 

If you practice sitting meditation, which position do you use?

 

And I keep reading in my mind: If you practice sitting sex, which position do you use?

 

My answer is: Whatever position the lady wants.

[Marblehead]

Hm, yes, I feel and appreciate that I think it was an idea with positive intention. Although I have to say that this nick looks like a sleeper, and I really don't see how to trust persons who don't dare to show themselves.

Well, I am a pretty rose. But beware, there are thorns in there too.

[Brian]

Pardon me but I think this thread has veered far from the intended topic of instruments of document creation (IDC).

[tyler zambori]

Yes, and intentionally so. I didn't like this topic right from the start, cause right from the start it was clear that this would be an invitation towards people who linger around with an interest to insult and hurt any female member of this board here.

And without some guys who intentionally worked on keeping a balance here, which I'm thankful for, it would just be another sign for females that contribution in such an environment is a stupid waste of time.

 

 

Here's an idea: Either post something positive about what feminism can do for men, or don't say anything.

 

PS: There, I have shown myself.

Edited June 24, 2014 by tyler zambori

[tyler zambori]

Pardon me but I think this thread has veered far from the intended topic of instruments of document creation (IDC).

 

You're right I think we need some more.

 

Invention Story of Ball Point Pen

Written By:

Samidha Verma

Every invention has a story which sizzles right behind the scenes. Ball Pen is also one invention, which though is of huge importance, yet not many know where it originated from. The history of the pen can be traced back to 1880s, when the first patent on a ball pen was issued to John Loud. This leather tanner attempted to make a writing object with which he could write on the leather he tanned. The pen, he had invented, constituted of a rotating steel ball as the tip held in a socket. It could write on the leather as intended by Loud. However, the invention proved futile for others as it proved way too coarse and messy for letter writing; so was disapproved commercially. The original patent lapsed with the failure of this invention on the grounds of practicality and usability.

The second innings for the ball pen was in the making and it all began again with the first and very famous stylized fountain pen. Invented by Cross, the fountain pen is identified as daddy to the ball pens. This invention triggered more of brainstorming that lasted till ball pen was born. Laszlo Jozsef Biro, a native of Budapest owns the patent of the ball pen to his name. What he had invented was a ball pen that contained ink cartridge in the pressurized form. A journalist named Biro took no time in noticing the quick drying capability of the ink used in the newspapers, and thought that if the same ink was utilized in a pen that smudged letters problem could be resolved. Being a proof reader, Biro had to refill his fountain pen from an ink bottle incessantly and this drove him crazy at times.

In the beginning of 1930s, along with his brother Georg, a chemist, Biro began with the experiment of a pen that would not need to be refilled and at the same time would not smudge the pages too. The concept revolved around a ball which was used on the tip of the pen and as this pen was moved on the paper, the ball would rotate pulling the ink from the cartridge. This time, the design of the pen was acclimatized with practicality and hence, the two brothers used a sealed reservoir which would store the ink inside the pen. In terms of consistency too, the ink was changed to thicker and quick drying ink. As the designing flaws were bid goodbye, Laszlo Biro was issued a patent to the pen in the year 1938. It could well be summed up, that even though Laszlo was not the first inventor of a ball pen; he was however, the successful inventor of a working design of ball pen which is now universally acceptable.

The story doesn't end here; in the year 1943, the two brothers began their quest for getting their invention worldwide recognition as well as financial support. They moved to Argentina and discovered someone who willingly financed the Birome pen and in no time, a factory was started to manufacture more ball pens. The ball pen was initially advertised as the only pen which could write even under the water. There were demonstrations witnessed by huge audiences, plenty of those who longed to write with the ball pen under the water. The company led by Biro became the leading producers of ball pens. The British soon caught wind of it and fascinated by the qualities of the ball pen, they bought the patent. The company was thus, sold to BIC Corporation who started producing and supplying pens to the Royal Air Force. Biro pens were considered highly useful for the pilots as they could write even in the pressure of high altitudes. This was also a major breakthrough for the ball pen that faced huge rivalry from the fountain pen as initially it was marked as a useful and fashionable accessory, but then being used at high altitudes added to the technological specification of the pen.

At a much reduced price, the ball pen made a foray into the British market. Laszlo Biro, the inventor continued his display of entrepreneurial flair and managed to secure significant financial scores to his name, however, he soon lost the Biro Company to Henry Martin who took over the production of ball pen from Laszlo Biro. Martin made the ball pen an established name (Biro Swan) in the market, but the credentials to bring ball pen to the position that it enjoys today, go to Marcel Bich. He founded a company that manufactured his own patented ball pen designs. BIC Cristal, that directly succeeded Biro, enjoys the largest share in the market today. Pen had discovered a market for itself a lot earlier, but the quality practices which underwent in making the ball pen as perfect as it is today are owed to Bich who established the ball pen high on the international benchmarks. Ever since then, the ball pen has been evolving and a lot has been added to the history of pens.

Today, ball pens are manufactured in almost every country. What goes in their making is also a well defined geographical needs criterion to ensure that the ink viscosity and tip tolerances are as per the environment, where the pens are meant to be used. The present scenario is such that the market is flooded with pens in unlimited varieties, designs and colors. It is a “choose as you may” situation for the users. Ranging from handcrafted ball pens to simple and sober ones, you will find them all in a variety unimaginable. Ever wondered, such a small item has given the world so much. A small invention has now become an indispensable part of our lives. It might not be the most technologically high-end instrument, but probably one of the most essential ones, one we can’t do without. How many times have you complained your pen got stolen? That is just because a lot of us need them in our everyday lives. Whether to a student or a business man, pen is highly useful tool.

[tyler zambori]

Thread split perhaps?

 

NO.

[BaguaKicksAss]

I like your new avatar .

[Sloppy Zhang]

Yeah, I did get you're a cutie ^^

 

Anyway, I'm more gay actually, not too much interested in heteros.

 

 

That's only because you haven't met me in person.

 

*writes down*

[tyler zambori]

I like your new avatar .

 

I will stand behind it. Way behind it.

[Marblehead]

Pardon me but I think this thread has veered far from the intended topic of instruments of document creation (IDC).

You are very correct but then perhaps what you think may not be of very much importance of the posters in this thread.

 

Wait! I just notice the follow-up post to your post. All may be well.

[Marblehead]

I think ball point pens are sexy.

[Marblehead]

I think ball point pens are sexy.

There really is a feminine aspect to that very masculine impliment of writing.

[Brian]

[Sloppy Zhang]

[tyler zambori]

Well that's just too pretty. It might even veer over towards being interesting, and we can't be having that.

 

So:

[zanshin]

On 6/24/2014 at 1:54 PM, Marblehead said:

Anyhow, a recall of memory:

 

The first time I was stationed in Korea I was shocked to see teenaged boys walking down the street holding hands. No Koreans thought anything of it. It is part of their culture.

 

Edited April 19, 2020 by zanshin

[Marblehead]

Yeah, I had one of those red and black ribbons too.

[Marblehead]

It is illegal there. I have a friend who is lesbian there are they have to keep ir secret or she would lose her government translator job.

What a shame they made it illegal! After I got accustomed to it I thought it was pretty neat.

[Marblehead]

Yeah, I had one of those red and black ribbons too.

And I had a number of Okidata color 9 and 16 pin printers back when I was working in that field before the inkjet printers came out. Also had a couple of my own.

[Marblehead]

Let there be gays world wide and allow it to be legal. It would help reduce the human population dramatically.

[zanshin]

On 6/24/2014 at 2:55 PM, Marblehead said:

Let there be gays world wide and allow it to be legal. It would help reduce the human population dramatically.

 

Edited April 19, 2020 by zanshin