Firefly conversion stopped because of Inara/female client scene

[Solai]

I have no comment, or opinion or advice. I am simply observing this is the kind of discussion that makes GWC what it is.

[andiminga]

I speak as someone that has struggled with the same issues she has. I was born into a very strict Christian family of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In my own experience it was very much like being indoctrinated: you grow up not knowing anyone that doesn’t believe the same things you’re told to believe. When you are told not to associate with ‘worldly people and worldly habits’ it kinda stunts your emotional growth. It wasn’t until I got out from under my parents influence that I became my own person.
The fact that she has a friend like you is fantastic.

That nurture really has a bigger influence on people than the nature side of things IMO. I’m just now in the same position as you are, having left my parents influence. Well ideology wise that was already some years ago, but now also living in another country for most of the time on my own.
Being not really the most socially adapt guy, although I like being around with friends, I’m surprised that our friendship has lasted over 2 years. Without ever meeting her in person or talking to her over the phone.
Having been a member of a few genre communities, I can’t tell you how glad I am for being inside the GWC family.

What is even more important than viewing a thought provoking SF movie or series, is discussing the ideas presented.

A open and honest discussion will not only expand her views on certain subjects but it will allow you to understand where she is coming from, and for her to understand your perceptions on things. It could be a very good bonding experience for you both!

And if you show honest respect for her views I believe it will bump you up very high in the TRUST arena. Which will go a long way toward helping her to lower certain barriers, and allowing new ideas in.

Yeah, when each of us have more time in the coming months, I’ll try to discuss that topics with her.

Huh. That’s kind of the idea behind this site, really.

Well said.

Hört, Hört!! = Hear ya!
in German

[Fallen_Crusader]

You could always explode their heads with Dollhouse. ^^

I would so totally do that to some people I knew back home if I could…

I come from a pretty conservative part of North Carolina, and the best I can say is to talk with her about the surrounding issue and come back to the show later. Getting some people to be able to deal with the idea of holding the idea without accepting it can be quite a challenge, and I’ve found a lot of guys and girls back home can’t manage it.

For a lot of people I’ve just had to learn to censor myself around them.

[andiminga]

I come from a pretty conservative part of North Carolina, and the best I can say is to talk with her about the surrounding issue and come back to the show later. Getting some people to be able to deal with the idea of holding the idea without accepting it can be quite a challenge, and I’ve found a lot of guys and girls back home can’t manage it.

Thank you, I really appreciate your reply.

For now I’ll let the topic sit still with her.