[Phatom]

Hey guys,
The washing machine at my school malfunctioned so I unplugged it. But then I read in the instructions that there was an 'electric shock danger' therefore, it thought it would be stupid to try to plug it back again and see what happened.

Now there was a feminist-seriously-also waiting to use the washing machine and she kept pestering me telling me to do it and plug it back. As a rational human being I thought it would be more sensible to call a specialist instead of acting rash.

What do you guys, think should I have risked my safety to look alpha in the eyes of that woman and plug it back in? Or did I act beta in not being courageous enough to solve the problem myself?

[kaotic]

(10-22-2015 04:03 PM)Phatom Wrote:  

Hey guys,
The washing machine at my school malfunctioned so I unplugged it. But then I read in the instructions that there was an 'electric shock danger' therefore, it thought it would be stupid to try to plug it back again and see what happened.

Now there was a feminist-seriously-also waiting to use the washing machine and she kept pestering me telling me to do it and plug it back. As a rational human being I thought it would be more sensible to call a specialist instead of acting rash.

What do you guys, think should I have risked my safety to look alpha in the eyes of that woman and plug it back in? Or did I act beta in not being courages to solve the problem myself?

A bit trollish but I'll bite:

You're looking way into the whole alpha/beta dichotomy.

If a bitch was pestering you, shut her up by telling her to do it. Let her get shocked. Or just ignore the bitch and walk out, that washing machine isn't your problem and never let some bitch pester and demand things from you.

If you plugged it back in she'd bitch it might malfunction, if you didn't plug it back in you'd look weak.

Mind you this is a feminist, there is no right answer, and everything you do as a man is wrong. To me she isn't even considered a woman or worth even giving a response to.

If anything laugh at her walk out and maybe tell her "take your chances being shocked"

[LINUX]

Depends.

If you're in highschool , this is normal. You're just a kid and know nothing about electricity and mechanics.
If you're in college, maybe you're a freshman and just learning how do things. You get pass from me in this situation.
If you're a teacher, seriously what the fuck man. How did you make this far in life?

[Menace]

Oh what the hell, in on first page of potentially epic thread.

[Gorgiass]

No. But reading the instructions on your washing machine is.

[Remington]

When I was driving home from work today I saw a green light turn yellow. I was taught to be beta and be cautious since it is deemed a caution light. But today, I strapped on my big boy pants and tied my alpha shoes and floored it right through that fucker.

Should I have continued my alpha rampage and go through that light or acted beta and slam on the brakes?

[Pride male]

We should have a Was it beta thread?

[Merenguero]

(10-22-2015 07:58 PM)Pride male Wrote:  

We should have a Was it beta thread?

We already have two of them. I know the guy who started both threads personally.

[Saweeep]

What the fuck??

This just has to be a wind up...surely??

[XPQ21]

"Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen."

A true alpha knows on which subjects they are well versed, and which subjects to defer to the experts. Rather the opposite of most Americans, who love to openly demonstrate their ignorance on a wide variety of topics.

If you feel uncomfortable doing something which could be physically dangerous, and there's no greater immediate danger forcing you to act, then don't do it. You're living for yourself, remember? Who cares what anyone else thinks?

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Now there was a feminist-seriously-also waiting to use the washing machine and she kept pestering me telling me to do it and plug it back.

Some woman pressuring you to take action is usually a great indicator that you need to step back and take a good long while to consider what you're doing.

[RexImperator]

"Do it."

[Pride male]

Is it beta to troll a forum?

[Cobra]

Alpha would be to rip the cord and lasso her over to you with it. By the time she gets over to you, you should be both naked and erect. This little trick will remove any doubt in her mind that you're beta.

[heavy]

You could have made a sweet youtube clip

With the footage used for safety videos all over the world.

[PapayaTapper]

(10-22-2015 04:03 PM)Phatom Wrote:  

Hey guys,
The washing machine at my school malfunctioned so I unplugged it. But then I read in the instructions that there was an 'electric shock danger' therefore, it thought it would be stupid to try to plug it back again and see what happened.

Now there was a feminist-seriously-also waiting to use the washing machine and she kept pestering me telling me to do it and plug it back. As a rational human being I thought it would be more sensible to call a specialist instead of acting rash.

What do you guys, think should I have risked my safety to look alpha in the eyes of that woman and plug it back in? Or did I act beta in not being courageous enough to solve the problem myself?

So were you doing whites, permanent press, colors or your delicates? We really need more detail to know whether this "feminist's" opinion of you had her wet or not.

The Alpha move would have been to look at her and say "Laundry's women's work, biatch! Get this shit done whilst I go do some alpha shizzle and, oh yeah, I want a sammich ready and waiting for me by the time I get back!...You best come correct and recognize!"

This is how I picture you doin it

[eatthishomie]

Who gives a fuck?

If she was a feminist then she is likely unattractive. Why do you care about impressing her?

You have to be cautious to a point about common sense stuff. There are no alphas in the hospital or the morgue.

[HankMoody]

I read a good book last month by Steven Pressfield called "The Tides of War." It's about the difference between courage and boldness.

http://thoughtleader.co.za/bertolivier/2...he-former/

Boldness can be feminine. It's based on emotion.

However, courage is masculine. It's not based on emotion. It's based on setting aside your emotion.

According to the Spartan Lysander:

“Boldness is impatient. Courage is long-suffering. Boldness cannot endure hardship or delay; it is ravenous, it must feed on victory or it dies …

“The bold man is prideful, brazen, ambitious. The brave man calm, God-fearing, steady. The bold man seeks to divide; he wants his own and will shoulder his brother aside to loot it. The brave man unites. He succours his fellow, knowing that what belongs to the commonwealth belongs to him as well. The bold man covets; he sues his neighbour in the law court, he intrigues, he dissembles. The brave man is content with his lot; he respects that portion the gods have granted and husbands it, comporting himself with humility as heaven’s steward …

“Courage is … the issue of selflessness, brotherhood, and love of freedom. Boldness, on the other hand, is spawned of defiance and disrespect; it is the bastard brat of irreverence and outlawry. Boldness honours two things only: novelty and success. It feeds on them and without them dies … Boldness produces hubris. Hubris calls forth nemesis. And nemesis brings boldness low.”

Caution is a form of courage. Don't just act to act. Sometimes have the courage not to act.

[Rawmeo]

If she is a feminist, you shouldn't even be listening to her in the first place.

[Phatom]

Update: So guys I ended up refusing to plug it in and did not listen to the feminist bitch.Something interesting happened, each time the feminist now sees me she acts more feminine. Today, she was at the other side of the door and she waited for me to open it. And when I did she told me 'thank you' with inviting eyes;possible IOI.

Most of these bitches would never let anyone open the door for them. In fact, they usually run to open it first. So I assume her more feminine nature sprung up, when she saw that unlike all the white knights-at my LAC- I stood my ground. I don't know if I would bang her but I might let her give me a bj.

[Onto]

You did the right thing by not plugging it back in and it has nothing to do with Alpha vs Beta. You can get a serious shock that could kill you. It's no joke.

I electrocuted myself plugging in my refrigerator while the thermostat wasn't turned down all the way to 0. The receptacle was hard to reach and my finger slipped and touched the metal prong at one point while it was sliding into the receptacle. I got shocked so bad that I tasted metal in my mouth and was worried I might have a heart attack. It really scared me.

ALWAYS turn the appliance off before plugging it in. Now imagine you were barefoot in some water that was spilt from the washing machine. You go to plug it in while the aperture is still in cycle, your finger happens to graze the metal prong as you reach to push it in, and ZAP.

Campus is calling your parents to say how sorry they are about their loss.

If the feminist bitch wants it in so bad, no one is stopping here from doing it.

[brick tamland]

Nice satire in some of the replies.
OP actually has some interest in the 'feminist' otherwise he'd have forgotten about her or be ignoring her at school. You should just start seeing them as people. then invite her to fix the thing herself and be electrocuted if need be because we are no longer in the 19th century, as feminists keep reminding us.

[Gmac]

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No. But reading the instructions on your washing machine is.

A man should have a basic working knowledge of electricity and power, which in this case would give you enough sense to know that simply plugging the washing machine back into the wall outlet after you unplugged it most likely wouldn't have harmed anyone. I would done that to show her it wasn't working, then placed a call in to campus maintenance in front of her. You have to know when to take charge in situations like this and any woman worth her weight would perceive that demonstrated value. Remember that most women are incapable of fixing equipment or solving basic problems like these on their own. You have to show them how it's done, but don't feel obligated to for a stranger (I just think it's the right thing to do). Worst case scenario you could have gotten her number, assuming she was attractive.

At that point if the feminist decided to play "electrician / repairman" on her own let her electrocute herself, it's no longer your problem.

I have a friend who lives in a house with a bunch of post-college roommates. None of them take any initiative to fix anything that breaks or doesn't work and the house is essentially filthy and in complete disrepair. Leaky faucets, broken handles, squeeky doors, busted appliances, non-working light bulbs, minor cosmetic and major building damage, fruit flies everywhere. Clears signs of neglect and inexperience.

The men lack basic and technical skills & knowledge, and take no initiative to even report many issues to the landlord. In most cases, I don't even think they see these details as I do. They aren't capable or motivated to fix anything, and don't understand how most of the world works. It's what you might expect of your typical college student, but they aren't anymore.

This is your typical modern man. Don't be that guy.

[Onto]

(10-25-2015 08:53 AM)Gmac Wrote:  

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No. But reading the instructions on your washing machine is.

A man should have a basic working knowledge of electricity and power, which in this case would give you enough sense to know that simply plugging the washing machine back into the wall outlet after you unplugged it most likely wouldn't have harmed anyone.

I have to disagree with that and I speak from direct experience. It can be much easier to pull out a plug than to put it back in. Your fingers are less likely to be near the metal prong when pulling it out, but it may be when you plug it back in. It really depends on the setup.

The best way to ensure you don't get electrocuted is to turn the dial/switch or what have you to the "Off" position. Turn the breaker off at the box if you want to be extra, extra careful.