2 definitions by pillowpants0804
Fear of Islam or Muslims. In practice, it is used by politically correct leftists and ultra-sensitive Muslims to silence any criticism of Islamic brutality, misogyny, antisemitism, homophobia, etc. The inference is that criticism of Islam is a mental disorder and that anyone who criticizes the more extreme aspects of Islam must hate all Muslims. In reality, almost nobody hates all Muslims. We have no problem with the Islam where people just practice their religion.
Any politician who criticizes female oppression in the Islamic world is bound to accused of Islamophobia.
by pillowpants0804 September 14, 2013
The bear principle is the theoretical idea that you don't need to be able to outrun an angry bear to escape; you only have to outrun the guy next to you.
Can be used as a metaphor for almost anything where the "bear" is some type of authority and you are the one trying to not get eaten. Evading police, cheating, internet piracy, drug dealing, etc.
Can be used as a metaphor for almost anything where the "bear" is some type of authority and you are the one trying to not get eaten. Evading police, cheating, internet piracy, drug dealing, etc.
When it comes to internet piracy, the bear principle states that while it is difficult or impossible to be completely anonymous when torrenting, IP blockers like PeerBlock will focus the attention of the "bear" on those that take no precautions at all. Anti-piracy types are not likely to go through the extra effort needed to track you when there are plenty of people who can be tracked effortlessly.
by pillowpants0804 January 17, 2013