death wish poll

[ugenn]

Hmmm......

 

1. get smothered by a chick.

2. excessive gaming.

3. RKO

 

Nice troll btw.

[KyokugenKiss]

O.D is the way to go...you feel oddly numb and then sleepy...

[Agozer]

I voted for Seppuku. Why?

 

Because, although being really painful, that's the way real men kick the bucket.

[KyokugenKiss]

It woudnt be that painful if you had a skilled second

[Wizard]

I voted for Seppuku. Why?

 

Because, although being really painful, that's the way real men kick the bucket.

I agree, the only way to up hold honour!

[furakon]

speed is what you're looking for, it's not like you're gonna be around to complain of the pain... anything involving slashing or shooting should be fine...

[KyokugenKiss]

I voted for Seppuku. Why?

 

Because, although being really painful, that's the way real men kick the bucket.

I agree, the only way to up hold honour!

Seppuku is dishonorable suicide

 

Hairikiri is Honorable

[Agozer]

I voted for Seppuku. Why?

 

Because, although being really painful, that's the way real men kick the bucket.

I agree, the only way to up hold honour!

Seppuku is dishonorable suicide

 

Hairikiri is Honorable

Truth, but in this case I don't think it matters much.

[Daeval]

I voted for Seppuku. Why?

 

Because, although being really painful, that's the way real men kick the bucket.

I agree, the only way to up hold honour!

Seppuku is dishonorable suicide

 

Hairikiri is Honorable

Truth, but in this case I don't think it matters much.

I always heard that Seppuku is honorable suicide done BECAUSE you did something dishonorable.. Like the right thing to do to make up for something really stupid. While Hairikiri was a more vulgar term for same...

 

Maybe I have 'em mixed up, or maybe I'm just wrong.

 

I shall have to ask my japanese relatives...

[Agozer]

I voted for Seppuku. Why?

 

Because, although being really painful, that's the way real men kick the bucket.

I agree, the only way to up hold honour!

Seppuku is dishonorable suicide

 

Hairikiri is Honorable

Truth, but in this case I don't think it matters much.

I always heard that Seppuku is honorable suicide done BECAUSE you did something dishonorable...

Actually, I think you're the one who's correct. I misread KyokugenKiss' post.

 

All this thanks to Peace Maker Kurogane.

Edited September 29, 2004 by Agozer

[Wizard]

Seppuku - useally happens when the Head of the household is killed because of a decision and they refuse to commit kill them selves unless their master(Head of the clan, not the emperor) says so.(example: the 47 Ronin)

 

Hairikiri - An order to cleanse one's self after the death of their master.

 

There is by far a better explination somewhere on the internet.

[Skythe]

M00n DeAth L4z3r

[Daeval]

Seppuku - useally happens when the Head of the household is killed because of a decision and they refuse to commit kill them selves unless their master(Head of the clan, not the emperor) says so.(example: the 47 Ronin)

 

Hairikiri - An order to cleanse one's self after the death of their master.

 

There is by far a better explination somewhere on the internet.

I haven't had a chance to ask my japanese kinfolk (they aren't home yet), but the definitions on m-w.com, as well as this:

 

http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId...y=hara-kiri&ct=

 

would point to my interpretation. HaraKiri ("Belly-Cutting") would be the more literal (and therefore more vulgar by japanese standards) term. Granted, those aren't Japanese sources. I'm pretty sure I'm remembering this from a native japanese teacher though.

[Wizard]

The internet has owned me with their definations.

 

Wikimedia to the rescue!

 

And they do mean the samething. It's just hara-kiri is a more vulgure translation. Hey hey! I was somewhat wrong!

Edited September 30, 2004 by K`dash

[random guy]

Guys, shouldn't we be more concerned about our suicidal friend than about ancient, no-longer-applicable Japanese customs?

Axl, I understand that you don't want to talk about what's bothering you on a public message board. Instead, find a friend, or (if you'd prefer it to be a stranger) a therapist, or even a priest (any priest worth his salt would help a suicidal person regardless of their religion), and talk it out with them. You'll find that the problem seems alot smaller once you've told someone about it.