3D printing horns to save rhinoceros in Africa

[Puupi]

I don't need to figure it out. The sex toy is to make you cum, rape is to dominate another person. Not the same thing at all in the slightest.

Who are you to say what are the motivations and goals of all rapists?

That's low, even for you.

Stupid claim deserves a stupid reply.

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There have been 3d-printed houses.

There have been uses in surgery, such as custom-made metal implants.
Printing custom electronic circuits.
And I believe even using biological material for transplants.
3d printed food in restaurants.

If I recall correctly, and these are only some examples.
It has been a long time since it was "only plastic".

I never claimed it was "only plastic".

I just said the guns were made from plastic.

Seriously people, quote and reply to the correct persons, please.

[Kadil]

Who are you to say what are the motivations and goals of all rapists?

Stupid claim deserves a stupid reply.

The vast majority of rapes are to dominate someone, it's been proven many many times. I'm not going to even link proof because it's so readily available.

It wasn't a stupid claim but it certainly was a stupid reply.

[Puupi]

The vast majority of rapes are to dominate someone, it's been proven many many times. I'm not going to even link proof because it's so readily available.

Vast majority =/= all. And I never argued anything on the contrary. People really need to polish their reading comprehension.

It wasn't a stupid claim but it certainly was a stupid reply.

Yes, it was a stupid claim. A false blanket statement.

[Dread Pirate Phayde]

It seems like a good idea, but it's also a question of whether the market will accept them as legitimate horns and if they can actually make enough money long term to keep this venture viable.

[Kadil]

Vast majority =/= all. And I never argued anything on the contrary. People really need to polish their reading comprehension.


Yes, it was a stupid claim. A false blanket statement.

I never stated anything about all rape. You stated

Stupid. It won't work.


Did the invention of a Fleshlight end rape?

and since the fleshlight invention didn't end all rape it would surely mean people rape for more than just sexual gratification, proving my point and not yours? Reading and understanding is hard?

[Puupi]

I never stated anything about all rape. You stated

So you really are unable to read. I didn't say you stated anything, because I wasn't even talking about you. Can't you follow the discussion?

and since the fleshlight invention didn't end all rape it would surely mean people rape for more than just sexual gratification, proving my point and not yours?

No, it means you never even understood my initial point, lol. This is hilarious.

Reading and understanding is hard?

Seems to be for you.

[ranzino]

You know it's not about rape here ?

[Puupi]

You know it's not about rape here ?

I do. I was just making an analogy including the word "rape" and some people went haywire.

[Kadil]

So you really are unable to read. I didn't say you stated anything, because I wasn't even talking about you. Can't you follow the discussion?


No, it means you never even understood my initial point, lol. This is hilarious.


Seems to be for you.

I love how when you're wrong you claim people don't understand you. It's so cute, pity it's also a bit childish, especially where you basically called someone a rapist but anyhow. Can we bring this back to the topic of 3D printing stuff which is fantastic rather than stupid rape analogys.

[Puupi]

I love how when you're wrong you claim people don't understand you. It's so cute, pity it's also a bit childish, especially where you basically called someone a rapist but anyhow. Can we bring this back to the topic of 3D printing stuff which is fantastic rather than stupid rape analogys.

The analogy wasn't stupid, you just didn't understand it and derailed the whole thread to rape.

And I didn't call anyone a rapist.

More flaming you want to do? Do it in PM.

[Techno-Druid]

I do. I was just making an analogy including the word "rape" and some people went haywire.

People didn't go crazy over the word rape, people started criticizing you for an analogy that doesn't entirely make sense.

[Puupi]

People didn't go crazy over the word rape, people started criticizing you for an analogy that doesn't entirely make sense.

Oh, so why are they arguing semantics over rape motivation then?

My original point, with the analogy, was that even though 3D printed rhino horns are cool, look and feel pretty much the same as the real thing - they still aren't the real thing and can't replace it.

[Kadil]

The analogy wasn't stupid, you just didn't understand it and derailed the whole thread to rape.

And I didn't call anyone a rapist.

More flaming you want to do? Do it in PM.

Not flaming at all.

Speaking from experience or where do you base these claims?

If that's not basically calling someone a rapist I don't know what is. I'm not the one who derailed the thread, you did, I just replied to your stupid analogy.

I understood your analogy, I gave a reply which you didn't rebuke. If you'd like to take it to pm feel free, you can try to enlighten me to the real meaning of your original analogy, lol.

[Puupi]

If that's not basically calling someone a rapist I don't know what is.

Then you don't know what is, it seems. Because that is not. I asked a question.

[Techno-Druid]

Oh, so why are they arguing semantics over rape motivation then?

My original point, with the analogy, was that even though 3D printed rhino horns are cool, look and feel pretty much the same as the real thing - they still aren't the real thing and can't replace it.

Of course you can replace it. I mean rhinoceros horn is literally just hardened keratin.

Whether it the real thing is debatable, because the goal of the rhino horns is to be 100% identical to a rhinoceros horn that would grow on a rhino.

Most Africans don't kill rhinos for fun, they feel as if they're often forced to in order to supply the Vietnamese and Chinese markets and therefore get the money needed to feed their families.

It's not about what they look or feel like, it's about what it is and it is a rhino horn by genetics alone.

If you printed human hair in a lab from human DNA, it would still be human hair. Same applies to the rhino horns, in fact, both hair/fur and rhino horns are made up of keratin.

[Kadil]

Then you don't know what is, it seems. Because that is not. I asked a question.

You asked someone a question, sure, you asked them if they have experience in rape. Missing the implication there?

[Cosmic Janitor]

Depends on if these guys are legitimate with the things they state or if they just bullshit. They don't have a kickstarter page (apparently) so that is a good start.

[Puupi]

You asked someone a question, sure, you asked them if they have experience in rape. Missing the implication there?

Yes, I asked him if he has experience in rape. I didn't call him a rapist.

[Crissi]

quit the arguing over rape. That has nothing to do with the OP.

[Kadil]

Of course you can replace it. I mean rhinoceros horn is literally just hardened keratin.

Whether it the real thing is debatable, because the goal of the rhino horns is to be 100% identical to a rhinoceros horn that would grow on a rhino.

Most Africans don't kill rhinos for fun, they feel as if they're often forced to in order to supply the Vietnamese and Chinese markets and therefore get the money needed to feed their families.

It's not about what they look or feel like, it's about what it is and it is a rhino horn by genetics alone.

If you printed human hair in a lab from human DNA, it would still be human hair. Same applies to the rhino horns, in fact, both hair/fur and rhino horns are made up of keratin.

It's incredible what can be printed from a dna sample. The applications for 3D printing can go way beyond traditional manufacturing methods. While the printed horn would not be a "real" horn in that it did not grow on a rhino it would be impossible to tell the difference between the two.