The KGB is the most widely known intelligence agency for their use of entrapment for sexual reasons. They have used homosexual men and women to ensnare opposing forces where if they don't work with/for the KGB then their vices are exposed to the world. Lesser known is their use of pornography of minors, given to people that they want to burn. Having people caught up in the world of youth porn will be one more person that can be controlled and used for the progress of the agency. The KGB was known as The Center, being the center of Soviet intelligence throughout the world. There are various other things that can compromise a person, without it even being made evident that a person is being compromised. An example of this is the distribution of warez. People who love being in the "inside" of warez distribution groups and want to keep the files flowing could be targeted to lure in people into a agreement where "I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine..." Giving a person a rewarding social experience that happens to be illegal, which will compromise a person in one regard leaving the possibility open to be compromised in another regard. The compromisation doesn't need to be a really bad one, just something that they can ensnare you with that will get the job done for The Center or other malevolent groups.

So how do we avoid this? Find ways to entertain yourself that aren't illegal. Its rather simple, this will keep you safe. If you want to do drugs do legal ones, if you look at pornography (though highly highly discouraged) look at legal magazines, if you want to have a collection of warez then only have abandonwarez that are actually really abandoned and not revived into the form of 30-in-1 game systems with preloaded games into game controllers. There are plenty of vices that are legal and will get you into less trouble. All vices should be avoided completely, but if you chose not to take that advice then at least do vices that won't get you into legal trouble.

From a Christian perspective, having vices should be fully completely avoided, as the way to salvation from sin is a narrow path and few find it. Be Holy as Jesus Christ is Holy. This is what all Christians are called to.

What you put into your mind is how you will think. If you watch a lot of true crime shows, or pornography, or verbally offensive shows your inner self will repeat the words and pictures that you have allowed into your ears and eyes. You are what you ingest; what you put into your mind is what will come out of you mind. So, be sure to only participate in things that are beneficial in the long term and don't "just look once or twice," but rather keeping what you take in being Holy as God would direct you in being Holy.

Cheers!
-warmfuzzy

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What you put into your mind is how you will think. If you watch a lot
of true crime shows, or pornography, or verbally offensive shows your inner self will repeat the words and pictures that you have allowed into

Tv shows now are filled with this nonsense. every show produced now is obligated to promote one sin or another, without any regard to advancing the plot or character. it is just there to check boxes for the production company. to me its made tv unwatchable. its so obvious i start laughing. i have to watch sports or shows from 20 years ago, or i kill people in video games :) what is a normal person supposed to do?

Osito

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Tv shows now are filled with this nonsense. every show produced now is obligated to promote one sin or another, without any regard to advancing the plot or character. it is just there to check boxes for the
production company. to me its made tv unwatchable. its so obvious i
start laughing. i have to watch sports or shows from 20 years ago, or i kill people in video games :) what is a normal person supposed to do?

I totally agree, the media has been corrupted by the far Leftists (socialists and communists and the morally depraved). Stuff like South Park being pushed on the youth and Family Guy promoting do-what-you-feel messages. Even The Simpsons, having a drunk fool as a father figure, it tears down the respect that people should have for their parents. Even Ned Flanders was made to fall away from Christianity in that show. And yes, games like Grand Theft Auto or in Carmageddon you get points for killing people who are innocent by-standers. Its filled with corruption. Our TV of the present day is the Soft Porn of yesterday. Lots of flesh showing and with lots of plots and themes of people hooking up (having sexual relationships) while they are still youths. I listen to audio books rather than really getting into TV much anymore. At least with audio books you can let your imagination go wild in having your own mind make the look of the characters, and there are no advertisements of infidelity and perversion. For me its DayStar, The Weather Channel, or the News. It really is a shame how far society has fallen.

Cheers!
-warmfuzzy

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I don't have a lot to add to "vices" as what each of you have written are very well said.

Vices are salt and peppered within society to encourage us to turn our eyes of God. And one vice always seems to be a "gateway" to another. No matter the vice: drugs, alcohol, sex, theft, etc.

Sometimes people need to be hit by a train, but live, before they hear God telling them they are on the wrong path. God taught me that lesson with smoking.

I quit smoking and drinking last year as I was tapped on the shoulder by a much higher power to remind me that I was losing health, friends, and to remind me I am weak compared to God. It was life, or death, I chose life.

However in the 8 months I took of to worth through the cold turkey approach my now over 1 year "smoke and beer free," I think two other excellent reasons to stay clear minded and focused would be inflation and civil unrest which is becoming more of a threat by the day in many many cities around the world. Being intoxicated with distractions will make survival in situations such as civil unrest more complicated.

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start laughing. i have to watch sports or shows from 20 years ago, or i kill people in video games :) what is a normal person supposed to do?

That's exactly what I do; I stick to stuff made before 2000 (usually).

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On 25 Apr 2023, osito said the following...

What you put into your mind is how you will think. If you watch a lo of true crime shows, or pornography, or verbally offensive shows your inner self will repeat the words and pictures that you have allowed i

Tv shows now are filled with this nonsense. every show produced now is obligated to promote one sin or another, without any regard to advancing the plot or character. it is just there to check boxes for the
production company. to me its made tv unwatchable. its so obvious i
start laughing. i have to watch sports or shows from 20 years ago, or i kill people in video games :) what is a normal person supposed to do?

So you have noticed that much of what is fed to us is not so good for us?!

Indoctrination and conditioning.

A small example, the F-bomb was a rarity decades ago, never heard in polite company, and if you heard it at home something was really aweful.

I can remember getting up and leaving a Richard Prior comedy set we had been comp'ed tickets because it was basically F-bombs with semi-funny stuff in between. That was back then, now you can't hardly find a comedy set that is F-bomb free. Decades of conditioning along with the trope "swearing is a sign of intelligence" have conditioned us to allow formerly words of insult as friendly banter.

This repeats over an over and you move a society - that is only if you accept the conditioning.

On a personal level I stopped shooter-games decades ago, as I'd seen the fallout of real gun play. I didn't want to allow myself to be deconditioned from the seriousness.

Likewise I changed my TV viewing to classic movies, some period dramas (yup, I rather enjoy "All Creatures" about the Yorkshire vets), travel and green shows (nature).

Filled some of the needs and time with reading and direct research.

Would rather be a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in limited areas than purposely made ignorant & incompetent across the board.

Park those vices, handle the indoctination, and carry your own water.

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On 25 Apr 2023, The Godfather said the following...

I quit smoking and drinking last year as I was tapped on the shoulder by
a much higher power to remind me that I was losing health, friends, and
to remind me I am weak compared to God. It was life, or death, I chose life.

On a personal level, heartiest congratulations!!

Remember that as a life-example we all control whether our shadows cast help build-up or tear-down others. Especially when adopted for a faithful reason, living better seems to be a fine example to others.

The reminder that through God our faith will always triump over vices is important.

Next in importance is redeption awaits repentence to God.

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Twas Wednesday, April 26th when k9zw said...

Indoctrination and conditioning.
A small example, the F-bomb was a rarity decades ago, never heard in polite company, and if you heard it at home something was really aweful.

lol there is no conspiracy to condition you to use/normalize the word 'fuck', nor any other words. This is society realizing that expletives aren't bad. You, yes YOU, whoever you are, use them all the time. And what constitutes a expletive changes constantly over time.




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audio books! good idea!
thanks

Osito

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excellent reasons to stay clear minded and focused would be inflation
and civil unrest which is becoming more of a threat by the day in many

yes, it is spooky the things that are going on. it makes me wonder if they are corrupting entertainment so much so that collapse of civilization won't feel so bad.

Osito

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Likewise I changed my TV viewing to classic movies, some period dramas

yes i have been enjoying classic movies for a little while now. they were so well made, with more care. Its hard to discover really good movies because they are not promoted really. I have been doing trial and error. I really like alfred hichcock and stanely kubrick movies.

Now i have to modify my other habits because it has an effect. I am only going to play video games that kill aliens or monsters maybe. :(

I am bad for f-bombs i have to practice saying 'oh my goodness' repeatedly until it becomes a habit. that will be difficult becuase its so reactive, it just comes out.

luckily i dont have other vices, so i guess i am lucky.

Osito

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God telling them they are on the wrong path. God taught me that lesson with smoking.
I quit smoking and drinking last year as I was tapped on the shoulder by
a much higher power to remind me that I was losing health, friends, and
to remind me I am weak compared to God. It was life, or death, I chose life.

Congratulations on quitting smoking and drinking, The Godfather!! Great to hear!!

Cheers!
-warmfuzzy

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So you have noticed that much of what is fed to us is not so good for
us?!

I so have, its like the advertisement of sugar drinks, they taste really good to the tongue but they kill you with diabetes in the end.

The Enemy is bringing us down as a culture. Its the little creeping things that are grinding us down. "The Devil is in the details..."

Its smut, thievery, foul tongues, and all sorts of degeneracy -- one small corruption to the next...

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Between building my house and doing my 9 to 5, I don't have much time to engage with vices. Every now and again I listen to the oldies station on AM (I don't have a working FM radio beside the one in my car at the moment). As I live in a rural area, internet can be hit and miss, so most of my news comes via radio. I can't stand TV anymore so I dont own one. YouTube activity is pretty minimal for me.

Trying to purify my soul for a wife and family, so I have given up porn and video games. I spend allot of my quiet time - well - in quiet with God. Even the dog is more calm when I do that.

It will be my first winter in the country - I crave that challenge!

73, de KG7UJH
Debian

How ya gonna do it? PS/2 it!

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You haven't really lost much. If we take into account that Web2 technologies are based on neuromarketing technology based on dopamine addiction, then this is the same as if you gave up taking heroin. But the problem with dopamine is that it never ran out, unlike heroin, while you were holding your smartphone in your hands.The main thing is to understand that you are not just dealing with some toys, but with serious technology aimed at your limbic system, which was created, among other things, to distract people from social mobility and political self-awareness.
You can use classic local media with local news, as well as DVDs to protect yourself from the propaganda madness.

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