This game really resonates with me, and so does the writeup. I had the fortune to work a high-tech job (in person) and also own a 20 acre farm for a number of years, where we attempted to produce some/most of the food we ate. (That's a really hard thing to do by the way.) Of course we raised goats, for the meat as well as the milk. For those of you who haven't interacted with goats, know this: there is a hilarity abo…
Goat Simulator Post Mortem
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Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
#82Earlier quoted context omitted.
It blows my mind how you can enjoy the company of an animal and then not only eat them -- somewhat understandable as we need to eat to stay alive -- but... encouraging their ritual slaughtering? I'm speechless. Not only "ritual" and "slaughtering" are words that should give goosebumps when used together, but even encouraging it, when you don't even believe in that barbaric procedure, it's frankly inhumane.
I don't think that the ritual slaughter of islam and conventional slaughter are different enough for the line between barbaric and non-barbaric to coincidentally somehow end up right between them. As for slaughtering an animal that you've enjoyed the company of, I'm not sure how it is any worse than slaughtering an animal you didn't enjoy the company of. The former will give you a more intimate understanding of the i…
> I don't think that the ritual slaughter of islam and conventional slaughter are different enough for the line between barbaric and non-barbaric to coincidentally somehow end up right between them.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/outcry-after-...
> As for slaughtering an animal that you've enjoyed the company of, I'm not sure how it is any worse than slaughtering an animal you didn't enjoy the company of.
If you actually believe that which you're saying, you'd have no problem slaughtering your dog.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
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We did indeed eat some of them, but the meat wasn't as tasty as traditionally farm-raised animals. Ours lived mostly free-range, which is very good for them, but it makes their meat less 'yummy'. The meat most everyone (who eats meat) likes usually comes from animals who don't get very much exercise, and so has a lot less 'density' (not sure how to properly describe it.) We also sold a number of them to Muslim friend…
It blows my mind how you can enjoy the company of an animal and then not only eat them -- somewhat understandable as we need to eat to stay alive -- but... encouraging their ritual slaughtering? I'm speechless. Not only "ritual" and "slaughtering" are words that should give goosebumps when used together, but even encouraging it, when you don't even believe in that barbaric procedure, it's frankly inhumane.
I have always felt slightly conflicted about killing another living thing to eat it. But, if we are going to eat meat, I think there is some value in seeing where it comes from.
As far as the animals end, I always ensured the animal was eating some of its favourite feed, out by itself, when I shot it in the brain, top to bottom, with a .30-06. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1903_Springfield)
I'd argue that there's no easier way to die; the animal feels nothing. Though the shooter has something of a mess to deal with.
All in all, I'm kind of ok with this.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
#84This game really resonates with me, and so does the writeup. I had the fortune to work a high-tech job (in person) and also own a 20 acre farm for a number of years, where we attempted to produce some/most of the food we ate. (That's a really hard thing to do by the way.) Of course we raised goats, for the meat as well as the milk. For those of you who haven't interacted with goats, know this: there is a hilarity abo…
They're smart, too. The farmers I work with report their goats have broken into the house by lifting a latch and eaten pounds of broccoli.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
#85Earlier quoted context omitted.
Did you end up eating them? I'd find it hard to eat them as I'd end up feeling like they were pets. Do you have any photos of them standing on your car or bike??!!
We're still trying to sell our farm: http://www.realms.org/selling.html The pics are here: http://www.realms.org/selling/ None of the goats are on conveyances, and you'll notice the fences and ropes, because this was pretty early on while we were still securing the borders of our property.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
#86Earlier quoted context omitted.
I don't think that the ritual slaughter of islam and conventional slaughter are different enough for the line between barbaric and non-barbaric to coincidentally somehow end up right between them. As for slaughtering an animal that you've enjoyed the company of, I'm not sure how it is any worse than slaughtering an animal you didn't enjoy the company of. The former will give you a more intimate understanding of the i…
The only civil reply to my comment above. We may not share the same opinion, but I appreciate your considerate response. My post above probably came out too harsh, that was unintended. > I don't think that the ritual slaughter of islam and conventional slaughter are different enough for the line between barbaric and non-barbaric to coincidentally somehow end up right between them. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk…
I'm really not trying to make a true scotsman argument here, but unnecessarily brutal treatment of animals is prevalent through the whole meat industry and sadly can't be pinned down to a particular religious practice or tradition.
I personally believe that this is an inherent problem of the industry. I think that repetitively performing these jobs hundreds of times a day requires that you have absolutely no emotional investment in the animals. Add to that otherwise stressful conditions, and you have to take care not to develop sadistic tendencies and loathing of the animals.
> If you actually believe that which you're saying, you'd have no problem slaughtering your dog.
I'd have a problem slaughtering my dog, but that's besides the point. I just don't believe that it would somehow be less humane than slaughtering some other animal. In fact, if I were to slaughter my dog, I'd probably take extra care to do it in the most humane way possible.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
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Goat City 2000. XCOM: Goat Defense. Goatcraft II. Super Goat Brothers. Plants vs Goats. Sonic the Hedgegoat.
Goat Age: Origins. Goat Effect. Goat Raider. Goat Space Program. Goats of the Old Republic. Goatville. Sins of a Goat Empire.
Goat Space Program, Kerbal Goat Program, Kerbal Space Goat. Goats of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Goat, Knights of the Goat Republic. Sins of a Goat Empire. Sins of a Solar Goat. Goats of a Solar Empire. Goat War: Rome. Total War: Goat. Total Goat: Rome.
Each of the variations tells the condensed story of an entirely different imaginary goat-game and all of them are good (the stories, not necessarily the games).
I met the same thing before, only with movies instead of games and Jesus instead of goat. Had an IRC channel full of people who don't mind religious jokes running for hours.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
#88This game really resonates with me, and so does the writeup. I had the fortune to work a high-tech job (in person) and also own a 20 acre farm for a number of years, where we attempted to produce some/most of the food we ate. (That's a really hard thing to do by the way.) Of course we raised goats, for the meat as well as the milk. For those of you who haven't interacted with goats, know this: there is a hilarity abo…
My grandfather's favorite joke about goats: Q. Do you know how to keep goats from jumping the fence? A. Build a little ramp for them so they can walk over.
Q. How do you keep goats from escaping their enclosure?
A. Rinse goat meat well, rub lime juice over it (from 1/2 whole lime), place meat in a bowl, then add salt, black pepper, Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice, curry powder, scallions, onion and garlic. Leave to marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, longer would be ideal. Heat the oil in a skillet until it is very hot, and saute the meat until golden brown. Then add the marinade, tomatoes and coconut milk, if using, and simmer for approximately 3 more minutes. Add water, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 hours stirring occasionally until meat is tender.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
#89This game really resonates with me, and so does the writeup. I had the fortune to work a high-tech job (in person) and also own a 20 acre farm for a number of years, where we attempted to produce some/most of the food we ate. (That's a really hard thing to do by the way.) Of course we raised goats, for the meat as well as the milk. For those of you who haven't interacted with goats, know this: there is a hilarity abo…
They're smart, too. The farmers I work with report their goats have broken into the house by lifting a latch and eaten pounds of broccoli.
Re: Goat Simulator Post Mortem
#90This game really resonates with me, and so does the writeup. I had the fortune to work a high-tech job (in person) and also own a 20 acre farm for a number of years, where we attempted to produce some/most of the food we ate. (That's a really hard thing to do by the way.) Of course we raised goats, for the meat as well as the milk. For those of you who haven't interacted with goats, know this: there is a hilarity abo…
...incidental apropos link; here is a video of some goats playing with a sheet of metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58-atNakMWw What the parent said is absolutely true.