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Renaion PayPal forces buyer to destroy $2500 pre-WWII antique violin in dispute

This is atrocious. Couldn't they sue and say that they did not own the violin since they did not pay, thus destroyed someone else's violin?

Renaion Britain's new Internet Law: Death of the Startup in Britain?

Not everyone is so popular, and not all audiences are so political.

Renaion Shut up and build something

Not everyone who wants to make good stuff wants to get into business.

Renaion Poll: What is your highest educational qualification?

I dropped out of high school, got a GED, and am now going to college. Marking "elementary school" does not seem quite accurate. ^.^

Renaion Why Smart Women are Unattractive

I find this true (as true as things relating to society can be true).

It takes work to be beautiful. I could straighten my hair every time I get out of the shower, dye and pluck my eyebrows every other week, keep my roots dyed monthly, devote 20 minutes to make-up daily, keep my nails in shape, take better care of my skin, tan, shave often, and tone my abs. Frankly, I don't have the time or motivation. Why bother when I could read, code, or do a million other interesting things?

There are a few women who don't have to do as much to be beautiful - I was always envious of people with dark complexions and straight hair for this reason. But for most people, it does take time. It's not something that just is. Nearly anyone can look wonderful with the right lighting, clothing and make-up, and vice-versa.

Also, I've never met anyone who admitted to being attracted to morons, yet many are. People think highly of attractive people whether or not it's warranted.