• ...m...@ttrpg.network
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    …a toy is an object used for personal satisfaction, as opposed to a tool which serves an impersonal objective…tools can be toys, toys can be tools, and either term can be used metaphorically…

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    6 小时前

    Ed. Ed is a toy. Do you hear that Ed. You’re my toy. Now get your god damn clothes off right now.

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    11 小时前

    I’d say it refers to any item purchased specifically for fun or entertainment rather than for any kind of practical purpose

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      I disagree. The line between tool and toy blurs. It’s strictly a tool if you only have it to accomplish work. It could be considered a toy if you add embellishments to it, or if you are toying with it in the moment.

      A stick of dynamite could be a toy, if you are brave dumb enough.

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        11 小时前

        A stick of dynamite could absolutely be considered a toy if you’re only using it to blow up something for fun instead of something that actually needed to be blown up for some legitimate reason

        Same for tools!

        I’m glad we could come to an agreement 😄 🤝😄