I got on the SS Anne without thinking I needed my Butterfree to trade with that old dude with the ridiculously named Raticate. While trying to find something to do after I defeated that guy, I realized that there was literally no one new to talk to, let alone battle, which is a scary sign. I was a fool and I saved my game progress while I was on the SS Anne, so now I can't go back to while I was on land. I can't find a PC computer (not that I would have anyway, I don't remember encountering a computer in other Pokémon games). Are there are options for me or am I stuck with starting all over again? [ughhhhh raising 10+ Pokémon above level 20 took a decent amount of time, even with the option of speeding it up.]

Thank you thank you thank you if you can help solve my problem.

Has anyone purchased the new Sims 4 game for PC? My computer went bonkers so I lost all of my Sims 3 files and expansions (were from a friend) and I'd love to hear opinions on this new game before I decide which to purchase! I've heard there's better graphics but not much more substance added to Sims 4, and while I am interested in seeing what expansion packs they roll out for Sims 4 (rumors are a-floatin'~), I'm not impressed with the one that has already been released.

What really helped me was thinking of all of the positive things in my life and saying either "I may not have been able to have this good thing in my life without the break-up" or "I may have lost this good thing in my life without the break-up". 

I don't think kissing is a "have-to-do" kind of thing; rather, it's a "want-to-do" sort of thing. I think exhibiting certain expressions of love is something between those within the relationship. There may be those who want to kiss to show their attraction/affection to one another, rather than hold hands. Any sexual act (done with the consent of all parties or else that would be sexual assault) should be between those within the relationship, and those judging on the outside should just keep their values to themselves. There are others who show their attraction/affection for one another in different ways.

I personally think this value of "purity" is just another way some may use to view themselves as superior or higher than those who engage in "impure" acts of affection/attraction. A value that one may hold higher than others may not hold true for another individual. We're all different, with vastly different value sets - it's important to respect each individual's system. 

I definitely can't imagine traveling all alone. That just seems like it'd be a lot less fun, and also a lot more dangerous. 

Granted, but you'll never be able to cover up your orange-tinted and Cheetos-scented fingers.

I wish I was able to stop time whenever I wanted.

Just in advance, sorry for not being able to address specific users within my post, but I don't exactly know how to do that 

-- In regards to the original post (OldSkool41):
I'm going to go ahead and say no, the father of the child should not legally have a say in the decision to terminate a pregnancy. A woman has the right to be able to decide what happens for herself, and if she decides to take the father's opinion in her decision, that is her choice. I also believe that a police investigation on whether or not it was a "legitimate" rape or not is unwise. In a society where the police force is predominantly male, and where sexual assault survivors are attacked about their traumatic experience, a police investigation would only make the time frame in which a woman can attain an abortion shorter, plus with added traumatic experiences of men deciding for themselves whether or not the woman's sexual trauma through any sexual activity without consent is real or not. Furthermore, there are not many false claims of rape at all. There is a huge amount of stigma involved in reporting a rape claim, as it comes with a lot of backlash and judgment from everyone. After reporting about her traumatic experience, a woman has to go through a trial, in which everything about her personal and private life will be analyzed and judged for the public eye. If she does not have a nonexistent or spotless sex life, she may be labeled as promiscuous, or "asking for it". (This legal process would be even worse for male sexual assault survivors.)

-- I'd also like to address pray75's argument as well:
Haha, I can imagine what your political stances are on other issues.  You stated "Taking away the father's input (and extending this a some, a minor's parents' input) creates a culture where emotion rules over logic and people put themselves in situations they will regret. Having a child will impact the course of your life, but having an abortion eliminates the child's potential for life. A hasty decision can cause depression or desensitization, and neither are good for a person's psyche." However, this is assuming that the male is always logical without any emotion to affect his all-knowing and genius decision, while the female is purely emotional/irrational without any logic to back up her decision about her own body. Unfortunately, in real life, this is not true. Each human being has both logic and emotions, as it is not separated between different genders. That sort of thinking (that men are logical and woman are irrational/crazy with emotions) may have led to why you think that with a father's say, there is somehow more "accountability". I also don't think abortion is a very fast process. There are many things required to be able to have an abortion, such as how long the woman has been pregnant, financial issues, health insurance, forms to fill out, etc. Furthermore, it's not just the woman who "made a bad decision in having sex before she was ready for a child," it may be the man as well. That would totally suck to be a woman, scared and frightened of the thought of having a child, while the man is "totally ready to be a father". They are not on the same level. Although a couple may regret their abortion, I'm sure many also regret having their child. It's sad, but true. 

[This wasn't meant to be construed as hostile debate; I'll admit it's really hard to debate a conservative stance as a liberal and not seem sort of pissy. It's just that our views are pretty opposite, which may be viewed as tension.]

-- If you guys don't mind another thing to think about, I'd like to pose another scenario:
The female gets knocked up the male, and wants to have the baby rather than abort or give it away for adoption. However, the male disagrees with her decision; he wants her to have an abortion. This scenario is just the opposite of the first provided by the original post. For those who feel that the man should have a say in a woman's pregnancy decision - would that change what you feel about who in the relationship gets more of a say? Is the female obligated to abort the child that she wants to raise?

Yes, at a university in the Midwest. I have actually just recently declared Computer Science & Engineering.

Used to play my first two years of high school. Then, Calculus BC happened.  Now that I'm older, I'm trying to get back in the basketball groove sometime this summer, but then Pokémon Emerald happened.  

Currently reading Hot Gimmick (>.<) and planning to get back on the Naruto bandwagon cause My TA last term kept watching Naruto episodes during class while we worked, and I just can't stop thinking about it.

Nope! My friend, however, can remember his dreams in stunning detail. The only dream I have ever recalled was a gory nightmare where a giant version of my father ate my grandfather. >.<

My eyes have never changed colors. Always been really dark brown. 

Using a move like Supersonic to confuse a foe Pokémon, and having it never hurt itself in confusion before it snaps out of it. 

I chose Torchic! I just really love fire-type Pokémon. I once started over my Pokémon Silver file with Totodile, but I really disliked the beginning experience. It just felt wrong.  Currently playing Pokémon Emerald right now, and loving its moves at this point (Level 13). 

Typhlosion! Its Inferno move in Silver for GBA is so awesome to watch. I just love fire-type Pokémon. 

Hi! My user name is goofygoober12. I've enjoyed playing Pokémon games since I was little, and it's still the one and only game I play (although so far, I've only gotten completely through Silver...). I enjoy petting kitty cats, talking about feminism, sleeping, and eating good food. I also like listening to Nujabes! Nice to meet the Vizzed crowd.