[Continued from the thread, 'Why do so many white men prefer Asian women?]
The return of GIF game to RVF.
[Correction: the
short-lived return of GIF game to RVF]
Thanks for the good times
I appreciate this recognition from Dusty, yet despite the love for such GIF game, it got me a warning, with a clear reminder that anything deemed to be secular is no longer welcome here.
My primary intention for this post was to have a laugh, which is needed in these trying times, following a
detailed dive into the reasons why, even for a Christian Western man in 2021, there are very few short-cuts in mate selection, hence the need for careful wife-screening in the process of starting a family. Since we're here, you guys might as well enjoy what could be the last example of niche RVF satire for a while:
And don't even get me started on the delusional Philippines-shilling dudes on here: "I was 58 when I met my 23-year-old wife on SincereFilipinaChristianSingleMums.com - she told me she went to church every day and because she is Catholic she has 13 children so I know she is family oriented. She said "Paul you are super handsome" so I married her in 12 days online and then flew to Manila to buy her a new house with 9 bedrooms, including 3 for her ex-boyfriends that are still known to authorities. P.S. My name isn't Paul but I am not worried because she always calls out the name of guys from the bible by mistake'.
Support
Given the incessant shilling for Filipinas here (props for the pushback from guys like iop890 and La Águila Negra), I intended for the original post to be a public service announcement, not an anti-Christian perspective. Even before the Christian turn of the forum in mid-2019, I wrote at length about the many dangers of notch-chasing, and encouraged others to move beyond pointless ego-stroking and fleeting pleasure, by making conscious sacrifices to achieve man's fundamental purpose of having a committed wife and loving family.
I stayed onboard throughout all the past changes, despite ongoing criticism from ex-RVF members in my extended network, asking why I kept supporting Roosh by attending his talks, posting here, and suggesting guys to move on and let him be. Ultimately, I stayed because of a number of reasons. First, I have met many great guys from RVF offline -
some of whom have become close friends to this day. I have gained
a lot of value throughout the evolution of the forum which, to some extent, was a delayed reflection of my own life changes. I also strongly believe
Christianity is an essential force for good in the world and I have a lot of respect for people who are fully committed to the Christian faith.
The future outlook and rationale
As posting of mine seems at odds with the ever-increasing strictness of the rules, I do not intend to keep writing here. Even non-orthodox Christians have been advised to seek involvement in an online community elsewhere, so everyone else is on even thinner ice. My other reasons for writing no further relate to the direction and content of the forum, which mirror what others have said before me.
First - I see little in the way of a tangible road map for how, post-2020, the typical good-natured, average young Western man can maintain adherence to such rigid principles of orthodoxy along their journey to fulfil their God-given command to "be fruitful and multiply". Amidst the background of modern degenerate culture that is spreading everywhere with internet, not only does such a successful relationship require a hefty amount of self-growth, learning and taking responsibility (i.e., how to actively meet a quality woman, how to become husband-material etc), it also requires a practical understanding of the nature of women, including how to maintain attraction, comfort, respect, submission etc.
For countless generations, Orthodoxy has guided men to having meaningful lives, strong families and amazing communities, however times have changed for the worse, and it seems that such guidance needs updating with practical measures - especially following the loss of freedoms due to covid-1984 - if the guidance is intended to assist typical young men of faith in having a well-managed relationship with a loving wife and children. As true Christian women are in such short supply, some sacrifices may need to be made if family legacies are to continue. Christian leaders who choose monk mode deserve respect for their discipline and sacrifice, no doubt, it's just not for everyone.
Second and last - at times I feel disgusted and dismayed by the endless discussion of violence, death, degeneracy, and other doom and gloom. As noted in
my response to a typical clickbait thread, RVF members often point to the despicable practice of governments, the media, big pharma, and other groups that use relentless provoking of fear, anxiety, shame, guilt and other negative emotions to manipulate and control the population into accepting authoritarian rules such as lock-down compliance. Yet, rather than lifting others up or at least focusing what they can control directly, many members here seem addicted to sharing bad news, speculating on nihilistic outcomes, and complaining endlessly.
How Christian is this? I wonder. Without hurting feelings by naming names, it is obvious that several regular posters have no hesitation in spreading demoralisation and hopelessness to others: "The globalists control
everything. I know because my IQ is over 3000. You can't change anything, peasant!" *sigh*
I welcomed Roosh' new rules about black pill and emotional posting, yet fresh threads about "news" AKA death and destruction continue to be created every day, and they're a drain on the positive energy and motivation needed to stay hopeful in this rotten world:
Why Negative People Are Literally Killing You - and How to Protect Your Positivity.
I would encourage similar posters to consider what influence they're having, not just on those reading their posts, but on themselves in terms of their physical, mental, and spiritual health. Thankfully, having faith and going to church does help:
Frequency of Attendance at Religious Services Predicts Lower Mortality in U.S. Cohort.
Conclusion
I have immense respect for genuine Christians of strict faith, and while my style of posting is no longer suitable for RVF, I expect to maintain this account for occasional lurking and to have the ability to reach out or maintain contact through private communication with a few members. For anyone reading, feel free to stay in touch through the 'conversation' feature.
I wish Roosh and all readers the very best. God bless.