# Skald the Rhymer, your fixation with rape is somewhat disturbing. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 14, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549 "2011-01-14T01:59:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![firstname](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ab992/32.png) [@firstname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/firstname)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/161 "2011-01-15T16:07:07Z")
Well the amount **Skald** posts I don’t think its really surprising. Seriously for as long as I can remember there is always at least one thread posted by him in IMHO, and since Polls were introduced he makes at least a poll per day. Ps Usually find his threads rather entertaining btw. ---
**Author:** ![6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/e19adc/32.png) [@6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/162 "2011-01-15T16:08:41Z")
> [@Myrnalene](#): > > I know a lot of folks have a very self-centered mindset: if something doesn’t affect them personally, they don’t give a fuck \>snip\< or maybe snipe. Conversely, **Myrna** , a lot of folks have a very self-centered mindset: if something affects them personally, the entire world should give a damn. ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/163 "2011-01-15T16:14:09Z")
> [@Myrnalene](#): > > I know a lot of folks have a very self-centered mindset: if something doesn’t affect them personally, they don’t give a fuck (see the people comparing taking two second to add a trigger warning to walking on pins and needles and living on eggshells). I just think that these threads don’t really need trigger warnings because they already mentioned rape or assault in their title. To me, it’s like someone complaining that a link labeled “Naked girl” or “Buttsex!” doesn’t have “Not safe for work” on it. These days whenever I see “Trigger warning,” I just assume the writer/blogger is trying to get as many people to click on the link as possible. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/164 "2011-01-15T17:52:20Z")
> [@chimera](#): > > so if skald gets raped by an anthropomorphisized dolphin that shoots mutant bees from it’s blowhole, will that make everything alright? HOW DARE YOU!!! YOU JUST TRIGGERED THE MEMORY OF BEING RAPED BY FLIPPER WHILE HE WAS SHOOTING THE CHEERIO’S HONEYBEE FROM HIS BLOWHOLE!!! I HATE YOU, ASSHOLE!!! stupid caps rule! ---
**Author:** ![Electric\_Warrior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/165 "2011-01-15T17:53:34Z")
> [@6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](#): > > Conversely, **Myrna** , a lot of folks have a very self-centered mindset: if something affects them personally, the entire world should give a damn. Just out of curiosity… The post that **Myrnalene** linked to as ‘evidence’ that you were or were pretending to be **Skald** ’s ex seems like it was very clearly tongue-in-cheek, just riffing off the story that he told in the thread. **Skald** even stated that it was a joke, though you continued to play along in that thread. Do you mind confirming that it was indeed a joke? I’m beginning to feel like I’m in that Kids in the Hall sarcastic guy sketch. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/166 "2011-01-15T19:20:18Z")
> [@Myrnalene](#): > > I know a lot of folks have a very self-centered mindset: if something doesn’t affect them personally, they don’t give a fuck (see the people comparing taking two second to add a trigger warning to walking on pins and needles and living on eggshells). I do not care, if you, personally, care. But the OP is right, I have personal experiences (that other people in this thread have corroborated), that prove he is right that Skald has “thing” for the sexual abuse of women, so I mentioned them. Because I couldn’t read all the dismissive responses that I knew would come to the OP and not say anything. > > And now I’ll get a warning for responding to you about it. Yes, you are. But if it makes you feel any better, **BigT** is getting one, too. [Moderating] **Myrnalene** and **BigT** , you are both being officially warned for failure to follow a moderator’s instructions. I trust this is the last time this subject is going to be raised on this board, particularly by you, **Myranlene**. [/Moderating] ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/167 "2011-01-15T20:17:45Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > Yes, you are. But if it makes you feel any better, **BigT** is getting one, too. > > [Moderating] > **Myrnalene** and **BigT** , you are both being officially warned for failure to follow a moderator’s instructions. > > I trust this is the last time this subject is going to be raised on this board, particularly by you, **Myranlene**. > [/Moderating] Sorry. I completely missed the **mod note** post. The rest of my response is in a PM, since it’s sorta ATMB-ish. And, sorry, **Myran** , for baiting you into crossing the line as well. I’d comment on your comment, but I don’t want to get in trouble again. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/168 "2011-01-15T23:02:59Z")
I’m disappointed. I thought this was going to be about handshakes. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/169 "2011-01-15T23:33:34Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > I’m disappointed. I thought this was going to be about handshakes. Rapist! ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/170 "2011-01-15T23:44:04Z")
> [@Myrnalene](#): > > I know a lot of folks have a very self-centered mindset: if something doesn’t affect them personally, they don’t give a fuck. You’re a fucking troll, Myrnalene. You always have been. Crawl back under the bridge. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/171 "2011-01-15T23:57:32Z")
> [@Chimera](#): > > You’re a fucking troll, Myrnalene. You always have been. Crawl back under the bridge. Well, ok, that’s not true. Myrna is opinionated and argumentative. But she is sincere. Disagree with her as much as you want, it’s your prerogative. But you are mistaken if you think she says things just to spite and cause trouble. If she says that Skald is creepy and gross, it is only because she really thinks he is. The nice thing about myrna is that you always know where you stand with her. You, on the other hand are annoying and whiny. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/172 "2011-01-16T00:04:41Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > Well, ok, that’s not true. Myrna is opinionated and argumentative. But she is sincere. Disagree with her as much as you want, it’s your prerogative. But you are mistaken if you think she says things just to spite and cause trouble. If she says that Skald is creepy and gross, it is only because she really thinks he is. The nice thing about myrna is that you always know where you stand with her. I really need to second this. A troll she is not. I don’t agree with this pitting of \*\*Skald \*\*but I can also she where she and the Op are coming from. ---
**Author:** ![6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/e19adc/32.png) [@6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/173 "2011-01-16T01:13:07Z")
> [@Electric\_Warrior](#): > > Just out of curiosity… > > The post that **Myrnalene** linked to as ‘evidence’ that you were or were pretending to be **Skald** ’s ex seems like it was very clearly tongue-in-cheek, just riffing off the story that he told in the thread. **Skald** even stated that it was a joke, though you continued to play along in that thread. Do you mind confirming that it was indeed a joke? I’m beginning to feel like I’m in that Kids in the Hall sarcastic guy sketch. Don’t feel lonely, **Electric**! I hope you don’t think it disingenuous of me to have not mentioned my fakeass girlfriend connection here prior to my fakeassery being revealed. Now that it’s uncovered I’ll just wave it in **Myrna** ’s general direction. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/174 "2011-01-16T01:51:34Z")
Sorry for the delay in responding to this pitting. I wasn’t online yesterday and try to avoid the Pit as bad for my constitution. Anyway: **AqualungBats5tht** , whyn’t you just put me on ignore? To the rest of y’all, just picking some responses that leap out at me… > [@Frank](#): > > I just assume that all of **Slald the Rhymer** ’s posts are “research” for his “book”. Saves me a lot of time, as I don’t have to read them or respond to them. What long-ass book do you think I’m writing? Anyway, I said moons and moons ago that I was out of the writing biz, 'cept for the Xmas-present-story I wrote last month. And reports. Anyway, when I was doing research, I always wrote “This is for a book” early on. > [@Mr.Excellent](#): > > Seriously? This, you put the guy for? > > Look - **Skald** posts bizarre hypos. That’s his thing. If you don’t like them, that’s your affair - though I think they’re well-written and entertaining, and it seems plenty of other Dopers do as well. Those threads often run two, three pages. > > With regard to rape in particular - again, **Skald** just posts a _lot_ of hypos. He posts threads on supervillains, time travel, which actresses one would like to spend time with, **which Welshmen should be spared the obliteration of their country** , pop culture - and so on. He’s a prolific poster. To point to a few out of of these many, many threads and claim there’s a fixation just doesn’t make sense. I could see it if most, or even a plurality, of his posts were on this topic - but that just isn’t so. > > You’re out of line, here. (bolding mine) I think you mean **Welshwomen** , as the answer is clearly Duffy and nobody else. But since I can never cause trauma to somebody with pipes like hers, then clearly I can never destroy Wales. Plus the wold conqueror jokes are officially retired. > [@Justin\_Bailey](#): > > I’m not sure if Skald is obsessed with rape. He talks about it a lot, sure, but it’s not like these threads just die on the vine, they get a lot of replies. > > But his hypotheticals are often VERY stupid, that’s an opinion I can get behind. Just look at the rape thread that’s got the OP all angry. **The hypothetical is set up in such a way that there’s really only one right answer.** And it includes enough extra information that the whole thing sounds ridiculous anyway. > > A good Skald hypothetical always results in a great thread. But he’s got maybe one good one in him a week. The other six he posts before his next great idea just make me want to scream. (bolding mine) I’m not sure there’s only one right answer in that thread, since several posters voted in a way quite contrary to me. I can think of several posters I respect greatly who disagree with me on issues I think are obvious, and others whom I ordinarly find irritating who have agreed with me on matters I thought ambigous. I entirely agreed with Dio in the cremation thread, for instance, and disagreed strongly (but not entirely) in the revelation-of-racism thread. Anyway, if a thread bores you, why read it? That’s what I do with the entire Game Room. > [@AqualungBats5th](#): > > This I agree with. However, my problem with Skald’s rape hypotheticals is how much lurid detail there is. What lurid detail? The thread that vexed you doesn’t describe the rape at all, because I don’t have it in me to describe that. All it says it “Zoe was sickened.” And that she could see her own face. [/QUOTE] > [@Chimera](#): > > So if Skald gets raped by an anthropomorphisized Dolphin that shoots mutant bees from it’s blowhole, will that make everything alright? I have retired the mutant bee and flying monkey jokes. Please update your records. And that’s all I’m going to say right now on account of needing togo to the bathroom. I’m too lazy go to through the thread and thank the persons who defended me for their support, so just assume that the kiss I’m blowing **Shot from Guns** is meant for the lot of you. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/175 "2011-01-16T02:09:11Z")
> [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](#): > > Plus the wold conqueror jokes are officially retired. > > I have retired the mutant bee and flying monkey jokes. Please update your records. We’ll see. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/e19adc/32.png) [@6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/176 "2011-01-16T02:43:54Z")
**Skald** , I’d shake your hand, but who _knows_ what _THAT_ might start… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dc4da7/32.png) [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/177 "2011-01-16T02:48:20Z")
The whole discussion about rape triggers from message board posts kinda makes me wonder if the SDMB should do like Something Awful does and have small one/two word image tags for each thread to tell people what’s in it. Then again, probably not, since a RAPE tag probably would be a bit awkward to explain if anyone saw you reading the SDMB at work. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/178 "2011-01-16T03:27:47Z")
Never heard of this trigger thing. Sounds awful. ---
**Author:** ![Electric\_Warrior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/179 "2011-01-16T03:42:55Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > Never heard of this trigger thing. Sounds awful. Triggers are the stimuli that cause PTSD flashbacks. Of course flashbacks are horrible and I wouldn’t want anyone to go through that, but I don’t think it is anyone’s responsibility to make sure that no one is ever triggered. They can be really random things. Should I warn someone if I might accidentally talk about cats or socks in a post, even if that’s the thing that triggers someone? No way. But it’s reasonable to warn when something might be offensive or disturbing, such as graphic descriptions or images of violence. I don’t think anything in this thread comes near the point where it needs a warning placed on it. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549/180 "2011-01-16T03:51:39Z")
> [@Electric\_Warrior](#): > > Triggers are the stimuli that cause PTSD flashbacks. Of course flashbacks are horrible and I wouldn’t want anyone to go through that, but I don’t think it is anyone’s responsibility to make sure that no one is ever triggered. They can be really random things. Should I warn someone if I might accidentally talk about cats or socks in a post, even if that’s the thing that triggers someone? No way. > > But it’s reasonable to warn when something might be offensive or disturbing, such as graphic descriptions or images of violence. I don’t think anything in this thread comes near the point where it needs a warning placed on it. No shit. That is pretty obvious. I understand what a trigger is in all senses of the word. I meant as it was brought up here that some boards have some sort of trigger tag. Sounds like a horrible idea. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skald-the-rhymer-your-fixation-with-rape-is-somewhat-disturbing/567549.md?page=10)