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Mercer_Bears | My best advice is stay calm. I was a passenger in a 4runner that flipped off a dam into a pond. The door will feel like a cement wall... I messed up my shoulder ramming against trying open it. Once the water started to come in my half-rolled down window I panicked and jumped out the window (This almost killed me) The opening of the window was too small and I became stuck just past my shoulders while under water. Luckily, I was able to force my body through, causing a deep bruise from my collar bone to hip bone. Once I got to shore, I realized the idiot driver was still in the car(holding his breath while grabbing sunglasses, CDs etc. Pulled him out, and luckily we were fine besides mild concussions.
TL;DR: Stay calm after a major accident. I panicked and it almost killed me.
Edit: words | My best advice is stay calm. I was a passenger in a 4runner that flipped off a dam into a pond. The door will feel like a cement wall... I messed up my shoulder ramming against trying open it. Once the water started to come in my half-rolled down window I panicked and jumped out the window (This almost killed me) The opening of the window was too small and I became stuck just past my shoulders while under water. Luckily, I was able to force my body through, causing a deep bruise from my collar bone to hip bone. Once I got to shore, I realized the idiot driver was still in the car(holding his breath while grabbing sunglasses, CDs etc. Pulled him out, and luckily we were fine besides mild concussions.
TL;DR: Stay calm after a major accident. I panicked and it almost killed me.
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| LifeProTips | t5_2s5oq | chgu9q6 | My best advice is stay calm. I was a passenger in a 4runner that flipped off a dam into a pond. The door will feel like a cement wall... I messed up my shoulder ramming against trying open it. Once the water started to come in my half-rolled down window I panicked and jumped out the window (This almost killed me) The opening of the window was too small and I became stuck just past my shoulders while under water. Luckily, I was able to force my body through, causing a deep bruise from my collar bone to hip bone. Once I got to shore, I realized the idiot driver was still in the car(holding his breath while grabbing sunglasses, CDs etc. Pulled him out, and luckily we were fine besides mild concussions. | Stay calm after a major accident. I panicked and it almost killed me.
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tommysmuffins | You're an idiot, but even you would have to concede that the vast, VAST majority of these things where a car ends up under water are because the driver was driving too fast or too aggressively for the conditions. Not because they got T-boned in an intersection.
Is it possible that occasionally an epileptic has a seizure while driving, and then crashes his car in such a way that they end up underwater? Yes, but not at all likely.
"Life Pro Tips" aren't meant to cover all possible circumstances a person might face. If that were the case then every LPT on here would be invalid to some degree.
tldr; likewise | You're an idiot, but even you would have to concede that the vast, VAST majority of these things where a car ends up under water are because the driver was driving too fast or too aggressively for the conditions. Not because they got T-boned in an intersection.
Is it possible that occasionally an epileptic has a seizure while driving, and then crashes his car in such a way that they end up underwater? Yes, but not at all likely.
"Life Pro Tips" aren't meant to cover all possible circumstances a person might face. If that were the case then every LPT on here would be invalid to some degree.
tldr; likewise
| LifeProTips | t5_2s5oq | chgucp3 | You're an idiot, but even you would have to concede that the vast, VAST majority of these things where a car ends up under water are because the driver was driving too fast or too aggressively for the conditions. Not because they got T-boned in an intersection.
Is it possible that occasionally an epileptic has a seizure while driving, and then crashes his car in such a way that they end up underwater? Yes, but not at all likely.
"Life Pro Tips" aren't meant to cover all possible circumstances a person might face. If that were the case then every LPT on here would be invalid to some degree. | likewise |
mick4state | Assuming you bring two ULocks with you, you can lock your frame and front tire to the rack, and lock your back tire to the frame. Same amount of security, without having to take up ≈8 spots.
TL;DR - The guy is still an asshole. | Assuming you bring two ULocks with you, you can lock your frame and front tire to the rack, and lock your back tire to the frame. Same amount of security, without having to take up ≈8 spots.
TL;DR - The guy is still an asshole.
| pics | t5_2qh0u | chh6ruc | Assuming you bring two ULocks with you, you can lock your frame and front tire to the rack, and lock your back tire to the frame. Same amount of security, without having to take up ≈8 spots. | The guy is still an asshole. |
DimensionalNet | Bruce Banner actually was once freed of the burden of containing The Incredible Hulk. You see, the Hulk is not just a transformation and energy conversion/storage based being. The Hulk is a fused configuration of another being altogether within Bruce Banner himself. To cure the Hulk requires separating them atomically or killing the Hulk. With killing off the table since the shared body will likely kill Banner regardless of the difficulty involved in accomplishing this task, separation is the only option left. Once atomically separated, both Banner and the Hulk existed as independent beings but they developed molecular instability over time as the missing sections began to deteriorate Banner's only option to remain alive was to rejoin the Hulk. This final process also gave way to the origin of Mr. Fixit, the Grey Hulk.
TL;DR - PUNY BANNER DEAD WITH NO HULK!!! | Bruce Banner actually was once freed of the burden of containing The Incredible Hulk. You see, the Hulk is not just a transformation and energy conversion/storage based being. The Hulk is a fused configuration of another being altogether within Bruce Banner himself. To cure the Hulk requires separating them atomically or killing the Hulk. With killing off the table since the shared body will likely kill Banner regardless of the difficulty involved in accomplishing this task, separation is the only option left. Once atomically separated, both Banner and the Hulk existed as independent beings but they developed molecular instability over time as the missing sections began to deteriorate Banner's only option to remain alive was to rejoin the Hulk. This final process also gave way to the origin of Mr. Fixit, the Grey Hulk.
TL;DR - PUNY BANNER DEAD WITH NO HULK!!!
| AskScienceFiction | t5_2slu2 | chhewmx | Bruce Banner actually was once freed of the burden of containing The Incredible Hulk. You see, the Hulk is not just a transformation and energy conversion/storage based being. The Hulk is a fused configuration of another being altogether within Bruce Banner himself. To cure the Hulk requires separating them atomically or killing the Hulk. With killing off the table since the shared body will likely kill Banner regardless of the difficulty involved in accomplishing this task, separation is the only option left. Once atomically separated, both Banner and the Hulk existed as independent beings but they developed molecular instability over time as the missing sections began to deteriorate Banner's only option to remain alive was to rejoin the Hulk. This final process also gave way to the origin of Mr. Fixit, the Grey Hulk. | PUNY BANNER DEAD WITH NO HULK!!! |
uOttawaEcon | You receive a Bachelor of Science (which lets you register for more courses in the science faculty / math department and generally looks a bit more impressive than a Bachelor of Social Sciences). However you also have to take the same requirements as an Econ specialization.
TL;DR basically an Econ specialization with math, but more impressive-sounding
---Julia | You receive a Bachelor of Science (which lets you register for more courses in the science faculty / math department and generally looks a bit more impressive than a Bachelor of Social Sciences). However you also have to take the same requirements as an Econ specialization.
TL;DR basically an Econ specialization with math, but more impressive-sounding
---Julia
| uOttawaEcon | t5_30bm3 | chj28rq | You receive a Bachelor of Science (which lets you register for more courses in the science faculty / math department and generally looks a bit more impressive than a Bachelor of Social Sciences). However you also have to take the same requirements as an Econ specialization. | basically an Econ specialization with math, but more impressive-sounding
---Julia |
GuardianOfFreyja | The Duke personally submits his vote as "Aye" for all four countries, and hopes their admittance becomes mutually beneficial for both the ACE and said states.
TL;DR Aye for all. | The Duke personally submits his vote as "Aye" for all four countries, and hopes their admittance becomes mutually beneficial for both the ACE and said states.
TL;DR Aye for all.
| worldpowers | t5_30yfr | chiletb | The Duke personally submits his vote as "Aye" for all four countries, and hopes their admittance becomes mutually beneficial for both the ACE and said states. | Aye for all. |
ReallyCreative | I think it's interesting how up to Season 2, and even for a lot of Season 3, ADCs were ticking timebombs of "you can't deal with this" three shotting tanks, and when they are finally brought more in line with other roles everyone loses their minds.
There was a great post on the forums a while ago that highlighted this attitude. ADCs getting bursted too hard? Better nerf burst mages and assassins. ADCs not doing enough damage? Better nerf tanks and tanky items. ADCs were the center focus of balance for the LONGEST time, mostly because they were the center focus of every team comp and strategy for the longest time.
Now other roles can carry just as well, but it feels like ADCs are so much weaker. While they are weaker comparatively to Season 2 and 3, they are more in line with other roles, and we should really only be more concerned if they have less impact than any other role.
Riot has decided that every role should have the opportunity to carry in some form, ADCs were the strongest role for the majority of the game's history; significantly stronger than top lane, slightly stronger than mid, and incredibly stronger than support or jungle. Now junglers and supports are much better, ADCs are slightly worse(lets not pretend they don't hurt with a crit item or two), mid lane was a bit better for most of Season 3 and 4, but is more in line after the last slew of assassin nerfs. Top lane is kind of a wild card, with picks like Jax or Nasus that can hypercarry, but other picks that can have questionable effects on the overall pace and direction of the game, to the point of borderline uselessness.
**TL;DR It seems like ADCs are weak, but they are actually just more in line with other roles.**
I think the upcoming itemization changes might give some of the niche picks more power, we'll have to see what Riot brings in. | I think it's interesting how up to Season 2, and even for a lot of Season 3, ADCs were ticking timebombs of "you can't deal with this" three shotting tanks, and when they are finally brought more in line with other roles everyone loses their minds.
There was a great post on the forums a while ago that highlighted this attitude. ADCs getting bursted too hard? Better nerf burst mages and assassins. ADCs not doing enough damage? Better nerf tanks and tanky items. ADCs were the center focus of balance for the LONGEST time, mostly because they were the center focus of every team comp and strategy for the longest time.
Now other roles can carry just as well, but it feels like ADCs are so much weaker. While they are weaker comparatively to Season 2 and 3, they are more in line with other roles, and we should really only be more concerned if they have less impact than any other role.
Riot has decided that every role should have the opportunity to carry in some form, ADCs were the strongest role for the majority of the game's history; significantly stronger than top lane, slightly stronger than mid, and incredibly stronger than support or jungle. Now junglers and supports are much better, ADCs are slightly worse(lets not pretend they don't hurt with a crit item or two), mid lane was a bit better for most of Season 3 and 4, but is more in line after the last slew of assassin nerfs. Top lane is kind of a wild card, with picks like Jax or Nasus that can hypercarry, but other picks that can have questionable effects on the overall pace and direction of the game, to the point of borderline uselessness.
TL;DR It seems like ADCs are weak, but they are actually just more in line with other roles.
I think the upcoming itemization changes might give some of the niche picks more power, we'll have to see what Riot brings in.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhj23l | I think it's interesting how up to Season 2, and even for a lot of Season 3, ADCs were ticking timebombs of "you can't deal with this" three shotting tanks, and when they are finally brought more in line with other roles everyone loses their minds.
There was a great post on the forums a while ago that highlighted this attitude. ADCs getting bursted too hard? Better nerf burst mages and assassins. ADCs not doing enough damage? Better nerf tanks and tanky items. ADCs were the center focus of balance for the LONGEST time, mostly because they were the center focus of every team comp and strategy for the longest time.
Now other roles can carry just as well, but it feels like ADCs are so much weaker. While they are weaker comparatively to Season 2 and 3, they are more in line with other roles, and we should really only be more concerned if they have less impact than any other role.
Riot has decided that every role should have the opportunity to carry in some form, ADCs were the strongest role for the majority of the game's history; significantly stronger than top lane, slightly stronger than mid, and incredibly stronger than support or jungle. Now junglers and supports are much better, ADCs are slightly worse(lets not pretend they don't hurt with a crit item or two), mid lane was a bit better for most of Season 3 and 4, but is more in line after the last slew of assassin nerfs. Top lane is kind of a wild card, with picks like Jax or Nasus that can hypercarry, but other picks that can have questionable effects on the overall pace and direction of the game, to the point of borderline uselessness. | It seems like ADCs are weak, but they are actually just more in line with other roles.
I think the upcoming itemization changes might give some of the niche picks more power, we'll have to see what Riot brings in. |
curtbrainfre3z | ADC's shouldn't be some kind of role that gets literally shut out by a top laner with randuins or a midlaner with dfg. The whole idea here is that riot doesn't need to take stronger adc's and nerf them into the ground like they did sivir and draven but they need to make adcs exell at specific things. This is just a small example like lucian hes a lane bully he is meant to be that way and there's no reason to nerf him but champions like lets say quinn shes very unique in many ways but just the way she scales early and late make her an impossible champion to win with regardless if your good enough to solo carry. This isnt a good concept for a game because league has over 100 champions in it and about 17 are classified as adcs/marksman and i don't think i've seen anyone in challenger that mains adc and their top 3 champs aren't lucian, cait, sivir, or twitch. that's 3/4 out of 17 champions riot offers for marksman. Where the hell are the other 14??????????? They are useless and non-existent and for a good reason they cant deal with the season 4 meta of tanks being unkillable damage machines and mages that will instantly kill you even if you position well.
TL;DR: Don't nerf whats normal just because its strong. Make other doors available for people who don't want to spam two champions in order to win. ... Please riot season 3 ADC isn't what i'm asking its just an adaptation for season 4 that marksman need. | ADC's shouldn't be some kind of role that gets literally shut out by a top laner with randuins or a midlaner with dfg. The whole idea here is that riot doesn't need to take stronger adc's and nerf them into the ground like they did sivir and draven but they need to make adcs exell at specific things. This is just a small example like lucian hes a lane bully he is meant to be that way and there's no reason to nerf him but champions like lets say quinn shes very unique in many ways but just the way she scales early and late make her an impossible champion to win with regardless if your good enough to solo carry. This isnt a good concept for a game because league has over 100 champions in it and about 17 are classified as adcs/marksman and i don't think i've seen anyone in challenger that mains adc and their top 3 champs aren't lucian, cait, sivir, or twitch. that's 3/4 out of 17 champions riot offers for marksman. Where the hell are the other 14??????????? They are useless and non-existent and for a good reason they cant deal with the season 4 meta of tanks being unkillable damage machines and mages that will instantly kill you even if you position well.
TL;DR: Don't nerf whats normal just because its strong. Make other doors available for people who don't want to spam two champions in order to win. ... Please riot season 3 ADC isn't what i'm asking its just an adaptation for season 4 that marksman need.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhj9ch | ADC's shouldn't be some kind of role that gets literally shut out by a top laner with randuins or a midlaner with dfg. The whole idea here is that riot doesn't need to take stronger adc's and nerf them into the ground like they did sivir and draven but they need to make adcs exell at specific things. This is just a small example like lucian hes a lane bully he is meant to be that way and there's no reason to nerf him but champions like lets say quinn shes very unique in many ways but just the way she scales early and late make her an impossible champion to win with regardless if your good enough to solo carry. This isnt a good concept for a game because league has over 100 champions in it and about 17 are classified as adcs/marksman and i don't think i've seen anyone in challenger that mains adc and their top 3 champs aren't lucian, cait, sivir, or twitch. that's 3/4 out of 17 champions riot offers for marksman. Where the hell are the other 14??????????? They are useless and non-existent and for a good reason they cant deal with the season 4 meta of tanks being unkillable damage machines and mages that will instantly kill you even if you position well. | Don't nerf whats normal just because its strong. Make other doors available for people who don't want to spam two champions in order to win. ... Please riot season 3 ADC isn't what i'm asking its just an adaptation for season 4 that marksman need. |
jmharkey | I think ADCs are in a good place now. They are not super broken, 2 shotting tanks, like they were at the start of pre-season 3 when I started this game.
They also still do the most end game damage overall and most certainly carry games if protected. My game that just got me into G2 was all about protecting our trist who was doing huge amounts of damage.
TLDR: completely agree with /u/ReallyCreative | I think ADCs are in a good place now. They are not super broken, 2 shotting tanks, like they were at the start of pre-season 3 when I started this game.
They also still do the most end game damage overall and most certainly carry games if protected. My game that just got me into G2 was all about protecting our trist who was doing huge amounts of damage.
TLDR: completely agree with /u/ReallyCreative
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhl8zq | I think ADCs are in a good place now. They are not super broken, 2 shotting tanks, like they were at the start of pre-season 3 when I started this game.
They also still do the most end game damage overall and most certainly carry games if protected. My game that just got me into G2 was all about protecting our trist who was doing huge amounts of damage. | completely agree with /u/ReallyCreative |
have_an_apple | This is true, but if you play enough games your win rate will be at ~50%.If you are very good, lets say prof player, then yes you could have a lot more. For most of us, if you play well you get a 52-54% win rate.
If you criticize one game, then yes. I just had yesterday a game where we had a huge lead, our amumu wanted a 2 man baron and when the enemy team came, he didn't let baron regenerate and just kept poking it. Resulted in him dying and giving baron. Changed the whole game and we lost.
tl;dr I hate that Amumu. | This is true, but if you play enough games your win rate will be at ~50%.If you are very good, lets say prof player, then yes you could have a lot more. For most of us, if you play well you get a 52-54% win rate.
If you criticize one game, then yes. I just had yesterday a game where we had a huge lead, our amumu wanted a 2 man baron and when the enemy team came, he didn't let baron regenerate and just kept poking it. Resulted in him dying and giving baron. Changed the whole game and we lost.
tl;dr I hate that Amumu.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhnm80 | This is true, but if you play enough games your win rate will be at ~50%.If you are very good, lets say prof player, then yes you could have a lot more. For most of us, if you play well you get a 52-54% win rate.
If you criticize one game, then yes. I just had yesterday a game where we had a huge lead, our amumu wanted a 2 man baron and when the enemy team came, he didn't let baron regenerate and just kept poking it. Resulted in him dying and giving baron. Changed the whole game and we lost. | I hate that Amumu. |
PraggyD | Exactly. Pretty much any of the popular supports shit on Kog for the first 20 minutes of the game. I actualy think that it's perfectly fine for supports to have a strong laning phase, but I think some ADs just have ridiculously weak laning phases. I think Rito is putting too much emphasis on damage values when trying to evaluate how weak a champs laning phase has to be to justify his lategame.
Lategame dps is not just about the damage part, but also about the "seconds" or time part, which is where especialy Kog has problems. Having an escape mechanism effectively gives you more dps because you survive and deal damage for a longer period of time. This is also where cast times and animations come into play. For example, Vayne, Twitch have all of their damage bound to their autoattacks. There is no additional animations they have to go through to put out the maximum amount of damage. Varus, Corki and Ezreal are the exact opposite, in that they have a lot of power bound to cast times and animations and need to go through these and "waste time" to deal the maximum amount of dmg. Cait, Lucian and Quinn (in that order) are somewhere in between casters and autoattackers, seeing as they have fairly long animations they need to go through, but also a fairly powerful autoattack steroid.
You could argue that early to late balancing being too much about the damage aspect of "DPS" is the reason why champions with a flatter powercurve are more effective. Cait, Lucian and Twitch are prime examples for this phenomenon. Only in rare cases like Ryze, Jax, Renekton, Vayne and Lee Sin a bigger amplitude in the power curve is worth it.
**TL;DR: DPS is not just about damage but also about time. Mobility gives you time, animations and cast times cost you time. Especialy in lategame and duels the time aspect is important. Rito is not evaluating the time aspect when determining how to balance out early vs lategame on a champion.** | Exactly. Pretty much any of the popular supports shit on Kog for the first 20 minutes of the game. I actualy think that it's perfectly fine for supports to have a strong laning phase, but I think some ADs just have ridiculously weak laning phases. I think Rito is putting too much emphasis on damage values when trying to evaluate how weak a champs laning phase has to be to justify his lategame.
Lategame dps is not just about the damage part, but also about the "seconds" or time part, which is where especialy Kog has problems. Having an escape mechanism effectively gives you more dps because you survive and deal damage for a longer period of time. This is also where cast times and animations come into play. For example, Vayne, Twitch have all of their damage bound to their autoattacks. There is no additional animations they have to go through to put out the maximum amount of damage. Varus, Corki and Ezreal are the exact opposite, in that they have a lot of power bound to cast times and animations and need to go through these and "waste time" to deal the maximum amount of dmg. Cait, Lucian and Quinn (in that order) are somewhere in between casters and autoattackers, seeing as they have fairly long animations they need to go through, but also a fairly powerful autoattack steroid.
You could argue that early to late balancing being too much about the damage aspect of "DPS" is the reason why champions with a flatter powercurve are more effective. Cait, Lucian and Twitch are prime examples for this phenomenon. Only in rare cases like Ryze, Jax, Renekton, Vayne and Lee Sin a bigger amplitude in the power curve is worth it.
TL;DR: DPS is not just about damage but also about time. Mobility gives you time, animations and cast times cost you time. Especialy in lategame and duels the time aspect is important. Rito is not evaluating the time aspect when determining how to balance out early vs lategame on a champion.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhohjs | Exactly. Pretty much any of the popular supports shit on Kog for the first 20 minutes of the game. I actualy think that it's perfectly fine for supports to have a strong laning phase, but I think some ADs just have ridiculously weak laning phases. I think Rito is putting too much emphasis on damage values when trying to evaluate how weak a champs laning phase has to be to justify his lategame.
Lategame dps is not just about the damage part, but also about the "seconds" or time part, which is where especialy Kog has problems. Having an escape mechanism effectively gives you more dps because you survive and deal damage for a longer period of time. This is also where cast times and animations come into play. For example, Vayne, Twitch have all of their damage bound to their autoattacks. There is no additional animations they have to go through to put out the maximum amount of damage. Varus, Corki and Ezreal are the exact opposite, in that they have a lot of power bound to cast times and animations and need to go through these and "waste time" to deal the maximum amount of dmg. Cait, Lucian and Quinn (in that order) are somewhere in between casters and autoattackers, seeing as they have fairly long animations they need to go through, but also a fairly powerful autoattack steroid.
You could argue that early to late balancing being too much about the damage aspect of "DPS" is the reason why champions with a flatter powercurve are more effective. Cait, Lucian and Twitch are prime examples for this phenomenon. Only in rare cases like Ryze, Jax, Renekton, Vayne and Lee Sin a bigger amplitude in the power curve is worth it. | DPS is not just about damage but also about time. Mobility gives you time, animations and cast times cost you time. Especialy in lategame and duels the time aspect is important. Rito is not evaluating the time aspect when determining how to balance out early vs lategame on a champion. |
Jire | As a Twitch player, Twitch is nothing more than a product of the Meta right now.
You ask why he was less popular for a while? It's not the new model. Twitch was insanely popular in the 2013 Summer Split, but you did not nerf him out of popularity, the reason he faded was due to meta shifts.
First and foremost, twitch's largest weaknesses are high burst that he can't stealth away from, and enemy champions with quick harass patterns that can get in, do damage and get out before twitch can stack his poison and Contaminate for massive damage.
Near the end of the summer split, the assassin mid lane became very popular. While bad news for many ADCs, Twitch was one of the most affected, as he relies on his 850 range in teamfights to survive, and Ahri and Zed could close that distance instantly. Twitch was suddenly a lot less powerful.
Then, the Trinity Force rework happened. Suddenly burst ADCs like Corki and Lucian were not just viable but top-tier, and twitch's biggest weakness, early game burst lanes, became the standard bot lane. About this time, the high-burst Annie support also rose in popularity.
After Corki got nerfed, the bot lane meta shifted to Sivir/Jinx/and/Lucian ADCs and Thresh/Leona/Annie supports. Bot had become a deathlane that Twitch was not suited for.
About this time the tanky rushdown top meta was in full swing. This meta was bad for any ADC without an escape or movespeed steroid, Twitch among them.
Twitch does not thrive in this environment at all, and became one of the least picked ADCs at the time (barring Quinn and Urgot), sitting next to Miss Fortune and Kog'Maw in terms of popularity. (Also big 2013 champs that got ousted due to the meta.)
But meta is change. No meta lasts forever, and with the season 4 changes to snowballing, assassin mids fell out of flavor and building for late game suddenly became more preferable. This put carries back in the top lane instead of Mundo and Shyvana.
Another unexpected thing happened about that time too. Morgana took to support, weakening the bot lane all-in lanes, and Lulu and Soraka became popular in solo lanes, giving Twitch his much needed peel late game. This allows Twitch to operate at full capacity.
TL;DR: Twitch is strong in a meta that emphasizes peel and late game. He was weak for a long time because the meta emphasized burst and early game.
Please, leave Twitch alone. If you want him to have less of an impact, buff Tristana. Buff Kog'maw. Buff Vayne. Buff ADCs that should be as powerful as him late, but have been nerfed into uselessness, even in a meta that favors them. | As a Twitch player, Twitch is nothing more than a product of the Meta right now.
You ask why he was less popular for a while? It's not the new model. Twitch was insanely popular in the 2013 Summer Split, but you did not nerf him out of popularity, the reason he faded was due to meta shifts.
First and foremost, twitch's largest weaknesses are high burst that he can't stealth away from, and enemy champions with quick harass patterns that can get in, do damage and get out before twitch can stack his poison and Contaminate for massive damage.
Near the end of the summer split, the assassin mid lane became very popular. While bad news for many ADCs, Twitch was one of the most affected, as he relies on his 850 range in teamfights to survive, and Ahri and Zed could close that distance instantly. Twitch was suddenly a lot less powerful.
Then, the Trinity Force rework happened. Suddenly burst ADCs like Corki and Lucian were not just viable but top-tier, and twitch's biggest weakness, early game burst lanes, became the standard bot lane. About this time, the high-burst Annie support also rose in popularity.
After Corki got nerfed, the bot lane meta shifted to Sivir/Jinx/and/Lucian ADCs and Thresh/Leona/Annie supports. Bot had become a deathlane that Twitch was not suited for.
About this time the tanky rushdown top meta was in full swing. This meta was bad for any ADC without an escape or movespeed steroid, Twitch among them.
Twitch does not thrive in this environment at all, and became one of the least picked ADCs at the time (barring Quinn and Urgot), sitting next to Miss Fortune and Kog'Maw in terms of popularity. (Also big 2013 champs that got ousted due to the meta.)
But meta is change. No meta lasts forever, and with the season 4 changes to snowballing, assassin mids fell out of flavor and building for late game suddenly became more preferable. This put carries back in the top lane instead of Mundo and Shyvana.
Another unexpected thing happened about that time too. Morgana took to support, weakening the bot lane all-in lanes, and Lulu and Soraka became popular in solo lanes, giving Twitch his much needed peel late game. This allows Twitch to operate at full capacity.
TL;DR: Twitch is strong in a meta that emphasizes peel and late game. He was weak for a long time because the meta emphasized burst and early game.
Please, leave Twitch alone. If you want him to have less of an impact, buff Tristana. Buff Kog'maw. Buff Vayne. Buff ADCs that should be as powerful as him late, but have been nerfed into uselessness, even in a meta that favors them.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhpp90 | As a Twitch player, Twitch is nothing more than a product of the Meta right now.
You ask why he was less popular for a while? It's not the new model. Twitch was insanely popular in the 2013 Summer Split, but you did not nerf him out of popularity, the reason he faded was due to meta shifts.
First and foremost, twitch's largest weaknesses are high burst that he can't stealth away from, and enemy champions with quick harass patterns that can get in, do damage and get out before twitch can stack his poison and Contaminate for massive damage.
Near the end of the summer split, the assassin mid lane became very popular. While bad news for many ADCs, Twitch was one of the most affected, as he relies on his 850 range in teamfights to survive, and Ahri and Zed could close that distance instantly. Twitch was suddenly a lot less powerful.
Then, the Trinity Force rework happened. Suddenly burst ADCs like Corki and Lucian were not just viable but top-tier, and twitch's biggest weakness, early game burst lanes, became the standard bot lane. About this time, the high-burst Annie support also rose in popularity.
After Corki got nerfed, the bot lane meta shifted to Sivir/Jinx/and/Lucian ADCs and Thresh/Leona/Annie supports. Bot had become a deathlane that Twitch was not suited for.
About this time the tanky rushdown top meta was in full swing. This meta was bad for any ADC without an escape or movespeed steroid, Twitch among them.
Twitch does not thrive in this environment at all, and became one of the least picked ADCs at the time (barring Quinn and Urgot), sitting next to Miss Fortune and Kog'Maw in terms of popularity. (Also big 2013 champs that got ousted due to the meta.)
But meta is change. No meta lasts forever, and with the season 4 changes to snowballing, assassin mids fell out of flavor and building for late game suddenly became more preferable. This put carries back in the top lane instead of Mundo and Shyvana.
Another unexpected thing happened about that time too. Morgana took to support, weakening the bot lane all-in lanes, and Lulu and Soraka became popular in solo lanes, giving Twitch his much needed peel late game. This allows Twitch to operate at full capacity. | Twitch is strong in a meta that emphasizes peel and late game. He was weak for a long time because the meta emphasized burst and early game.
Please, leave Twitch alone. If you want him to have less of an impact, buff Tristana. Buff Kog'maw. Buff Vayne. Buff ADCs that should be as powerful as him late, but have been nerfed into uselessness, even in a meta that favors them. |
XeNaN | Im not sure about twitch tho,im feeling like Twitch is MF lategame version.
But Lucian is more like Ezreal 2.0 and his kit is amazing but not overpowered.
I just totally agree that ADs are generally not that good.
Either they are good/ok for laning but not good afterwards or they are (super) bad early/mid but good late.
This including laneswaps,2v1 or 4v0,2v2 and generally duel power.
Twitch is imho only played because he has a MF like ult(and MF was so broken season3 beginning(was s3, right?) that destroyed the enemy team alone and he has with his ult such a high range that it doesnt matter that much that he has no escape, because you just need some champions to iniate and twitch can autoattack for free for ~2seconds without interrupting.
TL;DR
Lucian isnt overpowered, the others are underpowered. | Im not sure about twitch tho,im feeling like Twitch is MF lategame version.
But Lucian is more like Ezreal 2.0 and his kit is amazing but not overpowered.
I just totally agree that ADs are generally not that good.
Either they are good/ok for laning but not good afterwards or they are (super) bad early/mid but good late.
This including laneswaps,2v1 or 4v0,2v2 and generally duel power.
Twitch is imho only played because he has a MF like ult(and MF was so broken season3 beginning(was s3, right?) that destroyed the enemy team alone and he has with his ult such a high range that it doesnt matter that much that he has no escape, because you just need some champions to iniate and twitch can autoattack for free for ~2seconds without interrupting.
TL;DR
Lucian isnt overpowered, the others are underpowered.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhqeh7 | Im not sure about twitch tho,im feeling like Twitch is MF lategame version.
But Lucian is more like Ezreal 2.0 and his kit is amazing but not overpowered.
I just totally agree that ADs are generally not that good.
Either they are good/ok for laning but not good afterwards or they are (super) bad early/mid but good late.
This including laneswaps,2v1 or 4v0,2v2 and generally duel power.
Twitch is imho only played because he has a MF like ult(and MF was so broken season3 beginning(was s3, right?) that destroyed the enemy team alone and he has with his ult such a high range that it doesnt matter that much that he has no escape, because you just need some champions to iniate and twitch can autoattack for free for ~2seconds without interrupting. | Lucian isnt overpowered, the others are underpowered. |
Blahkah | Mf buff is good but not great.
Caitlyn is still there, ez is still there, he just needs to snowball hard same with sivir same with jinx, which after ADC nerfs it's pretty hard to, draven is a draven story; Draven Draven Draven Draven Draven.*
TL:DR Draven.
*I know, poor grammar, i'm just extremely tired. | Mf buff is good but not great.
Caitlyn is still there, ez is still there, he just needs to snowball hard same with sivir same with jinx, which after ADC nerfs it's pretty hard to, draven is a draven story; Draven Draven Draven Draven Draven.*
TL:DR Draven.
*I know, poor grammar, i'm just extremely tired.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhjdek | Mf buff is good but not great.
Caitlyn is still there, ez is still there, he just needs to snowball hard same with sivir same with jinx, which after ADC nerfs it's pretty hard to, draven is a draven story; Draven Draven Draven Draven Draven.* | Draven.
*I know, poor grammar, i'm just extremely tired. |
DeepBlueMoon | I feel that Lucian is what an adc *should* be. This is because he has decent wave clear, mobility, early, mid and late game. He also has a passive that suits his role very well.
Twitch is what an adc *could* be. He has a far more niche role an an AD pseudo-assassin. I think his skill set and character design are good and fit the role. It should not be replicated though.
Lucian's should be. Ezreal is a character with a similar skill-set to Lucian but worse scaling due to lower base attack speed and attack speed per level, purely because of his passive. He has a passive that increases his AS but then a base AS lower with low enough scaling to almost negate it. Makes no sense
TLDR: Lucian is what an ADC should be and Twitch is what they could be. | I feel that Lucian is what an adc should be. This is because he has decent wave clear, mobility, early, mid and late game. He also has a passive that suits his role very well.
Twitch is what an adc could be. He has a far more niche role an an AD pseudo-assassin. I think his skill set and character design are good and fit the role. It should not be replicated though.
Lucian's should be. Ezreal is a character with a similar skill-set to Lucian but worse scaling due to lower base attack speed and attack speed per level, purely because of his passive. He has a passive that increases his AS but then a base AS lower with low enough scaling to almost negate it. Makes no sense
TLDR: Lucian is what an ADC should be and Twitch is what they could be.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhoijx | I feel that Lucian is what an adc should be. This is because he has decent wave clear, mobility, early, mid and late game. He also has a passive that suits his role very well.
Twitch is what an adc could be. He has a far more niche role an an AD pseudo-assassin. I think his skill set and character design are good and fit the role. It should not be replicated though.
Lucian's should be. Ezreal is a character with a similar skill-set to Lucian but worse scaling due to lower base attack speed and attack speed per level, purely because of his passive. He has a passive that increases his AS but then a base AS lower with low enough scaling to almost negate it. Makes no sense | Lucian is what an ADC should be and Twitch is what they could be. |
Chessifer | I feel the changes on season 4 to make carry jungler viable, huge tanky tops like Renek, Shyvanna, Mundo or Trundle and a shifting midlaner meta between high sustain/shield champs like Lulu, Orianna or Kayle and bursty champs like Syndra, Le Blanc and Orianna turned ADC in just anti-tower champs and not the DPS champ it used to be
I stoped playing ADC cause I can't deal with some extremely dominant supps like Annie or Leona, later in the game I couldn't do anything against the super tanks that hard-force an engage allowing that bursty champs to instakill me. The only thing I could do was trying to survive doing poor damage and help destroying towers
I'm not complaining that a bursty champ can 100-0 and ADC or that supertanks can force an engage so hard. But the combo of this two things, with tons of heals, shields, scaling utility and carry/assasin junglers is just too much for an ADC
But at the same time there are not too much items to play ADCs as anti-tower champs, ADC build is pretty standard and unless you pretend to stack BTs there's nothing that gives you just AD or AS everything comes with crit. that doesn't give anything to that job
TL;DR ADC now are more like tower destroyer but they don't have items for this | I feel the changes on season 4 to make carry jungler viable, huge tanky tops like Renek, Shyvanna, Mundo or Trundle and a shifting midlaner meta between high sustain/shield champs like Lulu, Orianna or Kayle and bursty champs like Syndra, Le Blanc and Orianna turned ADC in just anti-tower champs and not the DPS champ it used to be
I stoped playing ADC cause I can't deal with some extremely dominant supps like Annie or Leona, later in the game I couldn't do anything against the super tanks that hard-force an engage allowing that bursty champs to instakill me. The only thing I could do was trying to survive doing poor damage and help destroying towers
I'm not complaining that a bursty champ can 100-0 and ADC or that supertanks can force an engage so hard. But the combo of this two things, with tons of heals, shields, scaling utility and carry/assasin junglers is just too much for an ADC
But at the same time there are not too much items to play ADCs as anti-tower champs, ADC build is pretty standard and unless you pretend to stack BTs there's nothing that gives you just AD or AS everything comes with crit. that doesn't give anything to that job
TL;DR ADC now are more like tower destroyer but they don't have items for this
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhrzm1 | I feel the changes on season 4 to make carry jungler viable, huge tanky tops like Renek, Shyvanna, Mundo or Trundle and a shifting midlaner meta between high sustain/shield champs like Lulu, Orianna or Kayle and bursty champs like Syndra, Le Blanc and Orianna turned ADC in just anti-tower champs and not the DPS champ it used to be
I stoped playing ADC cause I can't deal with some extremely dominant supps like Annie or Leona, later in the game I couldn't do anything against the super tanks that hard-force an engage allowing that bursty champs to instakill me. The only thing I could do was trying to survive doing poor damage and help destroying towers
I'm not complaining that a bursty champ can 100-0 and ADC or that supertanks can force an engage so hard. But the combo of this two things, with tons of heals, shields, scaling utility and carry/assasin junglers is just too much for an ADC
But at the same time there are not too much items to play ADCs as anti-tower champs, ADC build is pretty standard and unless you pretend to stack BTs there's nothing that gives you just AD or AS everything comes with crit. that doesn't give anything to that job | ADC now are more like tower destroyer but they don't have items for this |
FearIsAReflex | Not sure if you are trolling... But I'll explain anyway.
Two things. First of all your list of options in other lanes show perfectly why we need ADCs in botlane. Because with very few exceptions the champions simply don't work outside of 2 man lanes. (Or free farm laneswaps.)
Why do teams need ADCs? Towers. You could easily build a composition without an ADC, that will beat most ADC based compositions in straight up fights. They would however have problems sieging or defending if they get behind.
Your argument is that if a role is necessary they must be balanced or even OP, which from a mathematical standpoint might be correct. ADCs are OP in the same way supports where OP in earlier seasons because they were the ones who could provide utility while buying wards.
Outside of sieging they feel lackluster. And if your team is bad at pealing they are completely useless. This is especially true for non pros (so just about everyone), which contrary to popular belief is a lot more important than the pro scene.
TLDR: ADCs are necessary. This does not make them fun, or even overpowered.
| Not sure if you are trolling... But I'll explain anyway.
Two things. First of all your list of options in other lanes show perfectly why we need ADCs in botlane. Because with very few exceptions the champions simply don't work outside of 2 man lanes. (Or free farm laneswaps.)
Why do teams need ADCs? Towers. You could easily build a composition without an ADC, that will beat most ADC based compositions in straight up fights. They would however have problems sieging or defending if they get behind.
Your argument is that if a role is necessary they must be balanced or even OP, which from a mathematical standpoint might be correct. ADCs are OP in the same way supports where OP in earlier seasons because they were the ones who could provide utility while buying wards.
Outside of sieging they feel lackluster. And if your team is bad at pealing they are completely useless. This is especially true for non pros (so just about everyone), which contrary to popular belief is a lot more important than the pro scene.
TLDR: ADCs are necessary. This does not make them fun, or even overpowered.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhtc22 | Not sure if you are trolling... But I'll explain anyway.
Two things. First of all your list of options in other lanes show perfectly why we need ADCs in botlane. Because with very few exceptions the champions simply don't work outside of 2 man lanes. (Or free farm laneswaps.)
Why do teams need ADCs? Towers. You could easily build a composition without an ADC, that will beat most ADC based compositions in straight up fights. They would however have problems sieging or defending if they get behind.
Your argument is that if a role is necessary they must be balanced or even OP, which from a mathematical standpoint might be correct. ADCs are OP in the same way supports where OP in earlier seasons because they were the ones who could provide utility while buying wards.
Outside of sieging they feel lackluster. And if your team is bad at pealing they are completely useless. This is especially true for non pros (so just about everyone), which contrary to popular belief is a lot more important than the pro scene. | ADCs are necessary. This does not make them fun, or even overpowered. |
graygray97 | I personally feel movement should mostly be based on what a champions role is designed to be.
Take Braum for example he is a big guy which in real life would usually mean he is slower, plus he is carrying a huge shield, lets compare him to a worlds strongest man competitor - when they are running with a heavy item they don't go fast they can get at best a jogging speed, but he has a ms of 335.
Now we take Ezreal he is a small guy with not much to carry, his body build and characteristics as an explorer allow you to assume he should be able to run a hell of a lot faster than braum (yes with all the belts he would slow down but lets ignore that fact), now ezreal has a base ms of 325 which is 10 slower than braum's base ms.
Tl;DR and conclusion: bulky tanks with heavy armour and shields etc. etc. should go a lot slower than a small fit adc with not much to carry as it just isn't right. | I personally feel movement should mostly be based on what a champions role is designed to be.
Take Braum for example he is a big guy which in real life would usually mean he is slower, plus he is carrying a huge shield, lets compare him to a worlds strongest man competitor - when they are running with a heavy item they don't go fast they can get at best a jogging speed, but he has a ms of 335.
Now we take Ezreal he is a small guy with not much to carry, his body build and characteristics as an explorer allow you to assume he should be able to run a hell of a lot faster than braum (yes with all the belts he would slow down but lets ignore that fact), now ezreal has a base ms of 325 which is 10 slower than braum's base ms.
Tl;DR and conclusion: bulky tanks with heavy armour and shields etc. etc. should go a lot slower than a small fit adc with not much to carry as it just isn't right.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chhv514 | I personally feel movement should mostly be based on what a champions role is designed to be.
Take Braum for example he is a big guy which in real life would usually mean he is slower, plus he is carrying a huge shield, lets compare him to a worlds strongest man competitor - when they are running with a heavy item they don't go fast they can get at best a jogging speed, but he has a ms of 335.
Now we take Ezreal he is a small guy with not much to carry, his body build and characteristics as an explorer allow you to assume he should be able to run a hell of a lot faster than braum (yes with all the belts he would slow down but lets ignore that fact), now ezreal has a base ms of 325 which is 10 slower than braum's base ms. | and conclusion: bulky tanks with heavy armour and shields etc. etc. should go a lot slower than a small fit adc with not much to carry as it just isn't right. |
Angam23 | For what it's worth if I were forced to guess I'd say you were making that up (statistically you, as a random person on the internet I know nothing else about, are most likely to be at the middle of the pack for any given game). But frankly it doesn't matter whether or not you're being truthful. Nothing you just said makes my statement concerning probability any less true. You could be the best player in the world at every video game ever made and your success rate in those games would still be determined by probability.
**tl;dr: Whether you're Video Game Jesus or just full of hot air, if you believe probability doesn't factor into your win rate then you suffer from a fundamental lack of understanding of what probability is and how it works.** | For what it's worth if I were forced to guess I'd say you were making that up (statistically you, as a random person on the internet I know nothing else about, are most likely to be at the middle of the pack for any given game). But frankly it doesn't matter whether or not you're being truthful. Nothing you just said makes my statement concerning probability any less true. You could be the best player in the world at every video game ever made and your success rate in those games would still be determined by probability.
tl;dr: Whether you're Video Game Jesus or just full of hot air, if you believe probability doesn't factor into your win rate then you suffer from a fundamental lack of understanding of what probability is and how it works.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chi0o2q | For what it's worth if I were forced to guess I'd say you were making that up (statistically you, as a random person on the internet I know nothing else about, are most likely to be at the middle of the pack for any given game). But frankly it doesn't matter whether or not you're being truthful. Nothing you just said makes my statement concerning probability any less true. You could be the best player in the world at every video game ever made and your success rate in those games would still be determined by probability. | Whether you're Video Game Jesus or just full of hot air, if you believe probability doesn't factor into your win rate then you suffer from a fundamental lack of understanding of what probability is and how it works. |
smellyolwasp | This goes back to balance changes. If they nerf those adc's being able to carry in botlane will be near impossible. Where I am at in platinum it is extremely hard for botlane to carry, even when your adc gets 5 plus kills early. I know this because I main support and make it really hard for my adc to lose lane. Thus we usually win lane but it doesn't matter if another lane does poorly. Bot has nearly no carry potential. If they nerf the main strong adc's bot will be completely irrelevant.
TL;DR nerf the two strong adc's and bot lane will become entirely irrelevant | This goes back to balance changes. If they nerf those adc's being able to carry in botlane will be near impossible. Where I am at in platinum it is extremely hard for botlane to carry, even when your adc gets 5 plus kills early. I know this because I main support and make it really hard for my adc to lose lane. Thus we usually win lane but it doesn't matter if another lane does poorly. Bot has nearly no carry potential. If they nerf the main strong adc's bot will be completely irrelevant.
TL;DR nerf the two strong adc's and bot lane will become entirely irrelevant
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chi5kox | This goes back to balance changes. If they nerf those adc's being able to carry in botlane will be near impossible. Where I am at in platinum it is extremely hard for botlane to carry, even when your adc gets 5 plus kills early. I know this because I main support and make it really hard for my adc to lose lane. Thus we usually win lane but it doesn't matter if another lane does poorly. Bot has nearly no carry potential. If they nerf the main strong adc's bot will be completely irrelevant. | nerf the two strong adc's and bot lane will become entirely irrelevant |
milkman_cometh | **This exact same post came up at the end of season 3 and got over 3000 comments:**
**[Dec 2013](
So, what has happened since December, 2013? Here's an adc-specific cliffnotes of each [patch]( ("+" is a Buff, "-" is a Nerf):
3.9=
Corki (+)
4.1=
Jinx (-) (E damage reduced at early levels)
4.2=
Ashe (+) (Hawkshot "buff")
4.3=
Corki (+)
4.4=
Ezreal (+)
Kog'maw (+) (increased dmg for AD Kog, nerfed AP ratios, however)
Sivir (-) (Q nerf)
Tristana (+)
4.5=
Graves (+)
Miss Fortune (+)
4.6=
none *Twitch VU, significant [increase]( in Twitch play persisting still*
4.7=
Miss Fortune (+/-) (increased AP ratios, not very impactful as ADC)
PBE currently=
Tristana (+)
2x:Nerfs, 10x:Buffs
So are there any "I'm so glad they are tweaking other ADC's every few weeks and making them more viable" posts? no (well, I found [one]( but it received 0 upvotes)
I don't believe the "buff other ADC's" is a viable argument. To say that Twitch/Lucian are disproportionately awesome, but shouldn't be touched is obviously silly. Each ADC can't win 50+% of their games, it's just not reasonable. Options exist outside of Twitch and Lucian - use them.
The bottom line for me on this issue is: (**TLDR**) **If you want to play an ADC other than Twitch or Lucian, then pick a different ADC. If you refuse to do so because other ADC's aren't viable, it isn't because those champs aren't good enough, it's because YOU aren't playing them well enough.** The 6 most winning-est ADC's right now are (in order): MF, Draven, Jinx, Kog, Lucian, and Ashe (Yes, Ashe). Buffing these champs so that Twitch wins less often doesn't sound like a sensible argument. All of the frightened Twitch/Lucian mains need to branch out there and learn to catch axes.
The reason Twitch and Lucian are likely to get changed is because of their prominence in professional play. They were Picked/Banned in nearly *every* game in Paris. Does this make them broken in solo-queue? No. It's just the meta for 5v5 competitive play, currently. Nerfing them will likely flex the meta and force some change for the top 0.1% we watch play on stage.
| This exact same post came up at the end of season 3 and got over 3000 comments:
**[Dec 2013](
So, what has happened since December, 2013? Here's an adc-specific cliffnotes of each patch :
3.9=
Corki (+)
4.1=
Jinx (-) (E damage reduced at early levels)
4.2=
Ashe (+) (Hawkshot "buff")
4.3=
Corki (+)
4.4=
Ezreal (+)
Kog'maw (+) (increased dmg for AD Kog, nerfed AP ratios, however)
Sivir (-) (Q nerf)
Tristana (+)
4.5=
Graves (+)
Miss Fortune (+)
4.6=
none Twitch VU, significant [increase]( in Twitch play persisting still
4.7=
Miss Fortune (+/-) (increased AP ratios, not very impactful as ADC)
PBE currently=
Tristana (+)
2x:Nerfs, 10x:Buffs
So are there any "I'm so glad they are tweaking other ADC's every few weeks and making them more viable" posts? no (well, I found one
I don't believe the "buff other ADC's" is a viable argument. To say that Twitch/Lucian are disproportionately awesome, but shouldn't be touched is obviously silly. Each ADC can't win 50+% of their games, it's just not reasonable. Options exist outside of Twitch and Lucian - use them.
The bottom line for me on this issue is: ( TLDR ) If you want to play an ADC other than Twitch or Lucian, then pick a different ADC. If you refuse to do so because other ADC's aren't viable, it isn't because those champs aren't good enough, it's because YOU aren't playing them well enough. The 6 most winning-est ADC's right now are (in order): MF, Draven, Jinx, Kog, Lucian, and Ashe (Yes, Ashe). Buffing these champs so that Twitch wins less often doesn't sound like a sensible argument. All of the frightened Twitch/Lucian mains need to branch out there and learn to catch axes.
The reason Twitch and Lucian are likely to get changed is because of their prominence in professional play. They were Picked/Banned in nearly every game in Paris. Does this make them broken in solo-queue? No. It's just the meta for 5v5 competitive play, currently. Nerfing them will likely flex the meta and force some change for the top 0.1% we watch play on stage.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chie9fq | This exact same post came up at the end of season 3 and got over 3000 comments:
**[Dec 2013](
So, what has happened since December, 2013? Here's an adc-specific cliffnotes of each patch :
3.9=
Corki (+)
4.1=
Jinx (-) (E damage reduced at early levels)
4.2=
Ashe (+) (Hawkshot "buff")
4.3=
Corki (+)
4.4=
Ezreal (+)
Kog'maw (+) (increased dmg for AD Kog, nerfed AP ratios, however)
Sivir (-) (Q nerf)
Tristana (+)
4.5=
Graves (+)
Miss Fortune (+)
4.6=
none Twitch VU, significant [increase]( in Twitch play persisting still
4.7=
Miss Fortune (+/-) (increased AP ratios, not very impactful as ADC)
PBE currently=
Tristana (+)
2x:Nerfs, 10x:Buffs
So are there any "I'm so glad they are tweaking other ADC's every few weeks and making them more viable" posts? no (well, I found one
I don't believe the "buff other ADC's" is a viable argument. To say that Twitch/Lucian are disproportionately awesome, but shouldn't be touched is obviously silly. Each ADC can't win 50+% of their games, it's just not reasonable. Options exist outside of Twitch and Lucian - use them.
The bottom line for me on this issue is: ( | If you want to play an ADC other than Twitch or Lucian, then pick a different ADC. If you refuse to do so because other ADC's aren't viable, it isn't because those champs aren't good enough, it's because YOU aren't playing them well enough. The 6 most winning-est ADC's right now are (in order): MF, Draven, Jinx, Kog, Lucian, and Ashe (Yes, Ashe). Buffing these champs so that Twitch wins less often doesn't sound like a sensible argument. All of the frightened Twitch/Lucian mains need to branch out there and learn to catch axes.
The reason Twitch and Lucian are likely to get changed is because of their prominence in professional play. They were Picked/Banned in nearly every game in Paris. Does this make them broken in solo-queue? No. It's just the meta for 5v5 competitive play, currently. Nerfing them will likely flex the meta and force some change for the top 0.1% we watch play on stage. |
RedditAntiHero | Ok, I am not saying you are making it up that you got banned for killing the same player. But maybe it is either 1) Another rule you were also breaking (eg., cursing, chat harass, zone disrupt) or 2) It is a gray area that is up to individual GMs.
Blizzards official stance
[RP and PVP Realm Policies](
>Player versus Player (PvP) realms are designed to allow and encourage open combat between players. Players on these realms are encouraged to resolve cross-faction PvP disputes on their own. The Game Master staff will not intervene in cross-faction player disputes on PvP realms. However, physical harassment committed between members of the same faction on a PvP realm is subject to normal harassment policies and investigation.
>If you do not wish to engage in regular PvP combat, select a Player versus Environment (PvE) realm. PvE realms offer a limited and structured environment for PvP encounters. Players on PvE realms can actively choose when they wish to engage in PvP combat by enabling or disabling their PvP flag at will.
>All other In-Game Policies apply to PvP servers. Actions such as inappropriate names, obscene language, and spamming will be addressed according to our normal procedures.
.
>**PvP Realm Policies
The following actions may be considered dishonorable but are considered legitimate PvP tactics and will not be addressed by our Game Master staff:**
>- **Corpse camping.**
>- **Tricking players into getting flagged for PvP (i.e. jumping in the middle of another player's area effect spell).**
>- **Killing players well below your level.**
>Ongoing Harassment
The Ongoing Harassment policy does not apply to PvP. PvP encounters are considered a facet of normal gameplay and can be resolved through combat or other ingame means. **Game Masters may intervene in extreme situations**, or if the harassment has transitioned to chat communication.
>We want World of Warcraft to be a fun and safe environment for all players. Our aim is to provide a hardcore PvP environment for players who choose to play on PvP realms.
>Updated: 22-Dec-2013
The part about GMs being able to intervene in "extreme situations" is the gray area. To me, a player hunting and killing another player in a fair way (ie., not an exploit/hack) no matter how many times seems fine to me. The player being killed has multiple options. That player might not like those options or has the will to take those options, but they are there.
TL;DR
- Killing players/PVP is not actionable.
- Meta-game harassment IS actionable.
- "If you do not wish to engage in regular PvP combat, select a Player versus Environment (PvE) realm. "
- Possible gray area loop-hole for GMs to impose their opinion. | Ok, I am not saying you are making it up that you got banned for killing the same player. But maybe it is either 1) Another rule you were also breaking (eg., cursing, chat harass, zone disrupt) or 2) It is a gray area that is up to individual GMs.
Blizzards official stance
[RP and PVP Realm Policies](
>Player versus Player (PvP) realms are designed to allow and encourage open combat between players. Players on these realms are encouraged to resolve cross-faction PvP disputes on their own. The Game Master staff will not intervene in cross-faction player disputes on PvP realms. However, physical harassment committed between members of the same faction on a PvP realm is subject to normal harassment policies and investigation.
>If you do not wish to engage in regular PvP combat, select a Player versus Environment (PvE) realm. PvE realms offer a limited and structured environment for PvP encounters. Players on PvE realms can actively choose when they wish to engage in PvP combat by enabling or disabling their PvP flag at will.
>All other In-Game Policies apply to PvP servers. Actions such as inappropriate names, obscene language, and spamming will be addressed according to our normal procedures.
.
> PvP Realm Policies
The following actions may be considered dishonorable but are considered legitimate PvP tactics and will not be addressed by our Game Master staff:
>- Corpse camping.
>- Tricking players into getting flagged for PvP (i.e. jumping in the middle of another player's area effect spell).
>- Killing players well below your level.
>Ongoing Harassment
The Ongoing Harassment policy does not apply to PvP. PvP encounters are considered a facet of normal gameplay and can be resolved through combat or other ingame means. Game Masters may intervene in extreme situations , or if the harassment has transitioned to chat communication.
>We want World of Warcraft to be a fun and safe environment for all players. Our aim is to provide a hardcore PvP environment for players who choose to play on PvP realms.
>Updated: 22-Dec-2013
The part about GMs being able to intervene in "extreme situations" is the gray area. To me, a player hunting and killing another player in a fair way (ie., not an exploit/hack) no matter how many times seems fine to me. The player being killed has multiple options. That player might not like those options or has the will to take those options, but they are there.
TL;DR
Killing players/PVP is not actionable.
Meta-game harassment IS actionable.
"If you do not wish to engage in regular PvP combat, select a Player versus Environment (PvE) realm. "
Possible gray area loop-hole for GMs to impose their opinion.
| wow | t5_2qio8 | chhnfd7 | Ok, I am not saying you are making it up that you got banned for killing the same player. But maybe it is either 1) Another rule you were also breaking (eg., cursing, chat harass, zone disrupt) or 2) It is a gray area that is up to individual GMs.
Blizzards official stance
[RP and PVP Realm Policies](
>Player versus Player (PvP) realms are designed to allow and encourage open combat between players. Players on these realms are encouraged to resolve cross-faction PvP disputes on their own. The Game Master staff will not intervene in cross-faction player disputes on PvP realms. However, physical harassment committed between members of the same faction on a PvP realm is subject to normal harassment policies and investigation.
>If you do not wish to engage in regular PvP combat, select a Player versus Environment (PvE) realm. PvE realms offer a limited and structured environment for PvP encounters. Players on PvE realms can actively choose when they wish to engage in PvP combat by enabling or disabling their PvP flag at will.
>All other In-Game Policies apply to PvP servers. Actions such as inappropriate names, obscene language, and spamming will be addressed according to our normal procedures.
.
> PvP Realm Policies
The following actions may be considered dishonorable but are considered legitimate PvP tactics and will not be addressed by our Game Master staff:
>- Corpse camping.
>- Tricking players into getting flagged for PvP (i.e. jumping in the middle of another player's area effect spell).
>- Killing players well below your level.
>Ongoing Harassment
The Ongoing Harassment policy does not apply to PvP. PvP encounters are considered a facet of normal gameplay and can be resolved through combat or other ingame means. Game Masters may intervene in extreme situations , or if the harassment has transitioned to chat communication.
>We want World of Warcraft to be a fun and safe environment for all players. Our aim is to provide a hardcore PvP environment for players who choose to play on PvP realms.
>Updated: 22-Dec-2013
The part about GMs being able to intervene in "extreme situations" is the gray area. To me, a player hunting and killing another player in a fair way (ie., not an exploit/hack) no matter how many times seems fine to me. The player being killed has multiple options. That player might not like those options or has the will to take those options, but they are there. | Killing players/PVP is not actionable.
Meta-game harassment IS actionable.
"If you do not wish to engage in regular PvP combat, select a Player versus Environment (PvE) realm. "
Possible gray area loop-hole for GMs to impose their opinion. |
tawn21 | I'm not happy with many of the cuts however I think they've been put in a situation where there was no way everyone was going to be happy with this budget. If it was up to me I'd have increased the tax levy on the rich and pushed the threshold down so to reduce the number of cuts that were taken. However I think they might have made the hard choice that labour never would've.
Also I would be interested to know what other people suggest for increasing our income or reducing expenditure, because I don't feel our current increasing debt is sustainable long term.
Tl;Dr. Ethically unhappy, economically OK, generally midrange. | I'm not happy with many of the cuts however I think they've been put in a situation where there was no way everyone was going to be happy with this budget. If it was up to me I'd have increased the tax levy on the rich and pushed the threshold down so to reduce the number of cuts that were taken. However I think they might have made the hard choice that labour never would've.
Also I would be interested to know what other people suggest for increasing our income or reducing expenditure, because I don't feel our current increasing debt is sustainable long term.
Tl;Dr. Ethically unhappy, economically OK, generally midrange.
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | chhn602 | I'm not happy with many of the cuts however I think they've been put in a situation where there was no way everyone was going to be happy with this budget. If it was up to me I'd have increased the tax levy on the rich and pushed the threshold down so to reduce the number of cuts that were taken. However I think they might have made the hard choice that labour never would've.
Also I would be interested to know what other people suggest for increasing our income or reducing expenditure, because I don't feel our current increasing debt is sustainable long term. | Ethically unhappy, economically OK, generally midrange. |
ramdog | The problem with Realm and Minecraft is they both feature time creep. They will fill any open space you set aside even if you don't set it aside for them.
CSGO and League, on the other hand, (I'm assuming you're playing comp) have set limits. You can chunk out 90 minutes in GO, get it done, and walk away.
The key is to figure out how good you want to be at each game, and more importantly, *why* you want to be that good. If you can't justify that to yourself, you might be wasting your time. GO, for example(I played competitively for a while), you can actually focus your training and get the most out of it. Spend 15 minutes working on maps in the morning(learning corners etc), then hit the AIM map for a couple sets. Top it off with a comp game, followed by a 15 minute FFA runback and you have a nice 2 hour chunk set away. This will improve your game and allow you to manage your time.
League I'm sure is the same, you can work some fundamentals then jump in a match or whatever. I don't know much about it so I can't comment.
Realm is trickier. How do you set limits? By time? What if you're in a Tomb when time is up? Are you going to play for X Abysses? Until you get Y loot? I would just set a time limit, and just when you're done alt-f4 when your time is up. If you don't want to miss out on the end of hte tomb, don't join it.
Don't play too much competitive anything in a row, you'll get dull from the stress and start to play poorly. Then you'll get salty about the shit job you're doing and tilt even more.
DISCLAIMER: PREACHY PREACHY!
That's how to manage them time wise. As for enjoyment - have you ever questioned whether or nto you're actually enjoying what you're doing? Are you running that abyss because the abyss is fun, or because it's easy to steamroll and you get a red icon at the end? What is that doing for you in the long run? I know it's hard to resist stepping into the game, or just firing up a browser for 'a quick run', but really think about what you're doing with that time and what you're getting out of it.
I understand the pull of CS or league, though - you're competing in real time against real people, and trying to outsmart and outreflex them. It's engaging mentally and you can make some great friends working together. The teamwork skills also transfer out.
I just want to throw this out there - why not throw in some self enrichment? Build a website or something in your spare time, you'll have something concrete to show in a few months. If you want to talk about some stuff to do that isn't realm, feel free to reply or PM me.
Sorry for the long post!
tl;dr No, go read it it.
| The problem with Realm and Minecraft is they both feature time creep. They will fill any open space you set aside even if you don't set it aside for them.
CSGO and League, on the other hand, (I'm assuming you're playing comp) have set limits. You can chunk out 90 minutes in GO, get it done, and walk away.
The key is to figure out how good you want to be at each game, and more importantly, why you want to be that good. If you can't justify that to yourself, you might be wasting your time. GO, for example(I played competitively for a while), you can actually focus your training and get the most out of it. Spend 15 minutes working on maps in the morning(learning corners etc), then hit the AIM map for a couple sets. Top it off with a comp game, followed by a 15 minute FFA runback and you have a nice 2 hour chunk set away. This will improve your game and allow you to manage your time.
League I'm sure is the same, you can work some fundamentals then jump in a match or whatever. I don't know much about it so I can't comment.
Realm is trickier. How do you set limits? By time? What if you're in a Tomb when time is up? Are you going to play for X Abysses? Until you get Y loot? I would just set a time limit, and just when you're done alt-f4 when your time is up. If you don't want to miss out on the end of hte tomb, don't join it.
Don't play too much competitive anything in a row, you'll get dull from the stress and start to play poorly. Then you'll get salty about the shit job you're doing and tilt even more.
DISCLAIMER: PREACHY PREACHY!
That's how to manage them time wise. As for enjoyment - have you ever questioned whether or nto you're actually enjoying what you're doing? Are you running that abyss because the abyss is fun, or because it's easy to steamroll and you get a red icon at the end? What is that doing for you in the long run? I know it's hard to resist stepping into the game, or just firing up a browser for 'a quick run', but really think about what you're doing with that time and what you're getting out of it.
I understand the pull of CS or league, though - you're competing in real time against real people, and trying to outsmart and outreflex them. It's engaging mentally and you can make some great friends working together. The teamwork skills also transfer out.
I just want to throw this out there - why not throw in some self enrichment? Build a website or something in your spare time, you'll have something concrete to show in a few months. If you want to talk about some stuff to do that isn't realm, feel free to reply or PM me.
Sorry for the long post!
tl;dr No, go read it it.
| RotMG | t5_2s505 | chhukvm | The problem with Realm and Minecraft is they both feature time creep. They will fill any open space you set aside even if you don't set it aside for them.
CSGO and League, on the other hand, (I'm assuming you're playing comp) have set limits. You can chunk out 90 minutes in GO, get it done, and walk away.
The key is to figure out how good you want to be at each game, and more importantly, why you want to be that good. If you can't justify that to yourself, you might be wasting your time. GO, for example(I played competitively for a while), you can actually focus your training and get the most out of it. Spend 15 minutes working on maps in the morning(learning corners etc), then hit the AIM map for a couple sets. Top it off with a comp game, followed by a 15 minute FFA runback and you have a nice 2 hour chunk set away. This will improve your game and allow you to manage your time.
League I'm sure is the same, you can work some fundamentals then jump in a match or whatever. I don't know much about it so I can't comment.
Realm is trickier. How do you set limits? By time? What if you're in a Tomb when time is up? Are you going to play for X Abysses? Until you get Y loot? I would just set a time limit, and just when you're done alt-f4 when your time is up. If you don't want to miss out on the end of hte tomb, don't join it.
Don't play too much competitive anything in a row, you'll get dull from the stress and start to play poorly. Then you'll get salty about the shit job you're doing and tilt even more.
DISCLAIMER: PREACHY PREACHY!
That's how to manage them time wise. As for enjoyment - have you ever questioned whether or nto you're actually enjoying what you're doing? Are you running that abyss because the abyss is fun, or because it's easy to steamroll and you get a red icon at the end? What is that doing for you in the long run? I know it's hard to resist stepping into the game, or just firing up a browser for 'a quick run', but really think about what you're doing with that time and what you're getting out of it.
I understand the pull of CS or league, though - you're competing in real time against real people, and trying to outsmart and outreflex them. It's engaging mentally and you can make some great friends working together. The teamwork skills also transfer out.
I just want to throw this out there - why not throw in some self enrichment? Build a website or something in your spare time, you'll have something concrete to show in a few months. If you want to talk about some stuff to do that isn't realm, feel free to reply or PM me.
Sorry for the long post! | No, go read it it. |
IVIichaelGScott | Yay I get to rant about ticket prices again! If they aren't selling out opening day (for which there were still tickets available the day of) and Subway Series I can only believe that prices are too high. After all, even if the team is poor the fans come out of the woodwork for these three games. $45+ to sit in No Man's Land is insane. And unlike any other series, visiting fans are actually buying tickets for these games (or abstaining due to price).
TL;DR If they're not sold out it's their own damn fault. | Yay I get to rant about ticket prices again! If they aren't selling out opening day (for which there were still tickets available the day of) and Subway Series I can only believe that prices are too high. After all, even if the team is poor the fans come out of the woodwork for these three games. $45+ to sit in No Man's Land is insane. And unlike any other series, visiting fans are actually buying tickets for these games (or abstaining due to price).
TL;DR If they're not sold out it's their own damn fault.
| NewYorkMets | t5_2s7w9 | chi0ul2 | Yay I get to rant about ticket prices again! If they aren't selling out opening day (for which there were still tickets available the day of) and Subway Series I can only believe that prices are too high. After all, even if the team is poor the fans come out of the woodwork for these three games. $45+ to sit in No Man's Land is insane. And unlike any other series, visiting fans are actually buying tickets for these games (or abstaining due to price). | If they're not sold out it's their own damn fault. |
WantstobeIron | Girlfriend of 1 1/2 years pulled the same shit with me, for different reasons. She was feeling us but was confused about outside factors like my families influence and this and that. She was very wish washy and bullshitty. I told my work buddies about how she wanted a week to think things over, they told me to tell her "to go fuck herself" I thought they were being ignorant and that I should just be patient since I really loved her.
I waited around the week and she broke up with me. 2 weeks later she calls me and texts me back saying she made a "mistake". I should have told her to fuck right off then and there. Because that Night I was back at her place making up with her. 3 weeks later she breaks up with me for the 2nd time on my birthday night out with friends.
TLDR: Tell her to fuck off, or just follow nofap2002's advice and do No Contact! don't look back. on your terms. good luck my friend | Girlfriend of 1 1/2 years pulled the same shit with me, for different reasons. She was feeling us but was confused about outside factors like my families influence and this and that. She was very wish washy and bullshitty. I told my work buddies about how she wanted a week to think things over, they told me to tell her "to go fuck herself" I thought they were being ignorant and that I should just be patient since I really loved her.
I waited around the week and she broke up with me. 2 weeks later she calls me and texts me back saying she made a "mistake". I should have told her to fuck right off then and there. Because that Night I was back at her place making up with her. 3 weeks later she breaks up with me for the 2nd time on my birthday night out with friends.
TLDR: Tell her to fuck off, or just follow nofap2002's advice and do No Contact! don't look back. on your terms. good luck my friend
| relationship_advice | t5_2r0cn | chicqd5 | Girlfriend of 1 1/2 years pulled the same shit with me, for different reasons. She was feeling us but was confused about outside factors like my families influence and this and that. She was very wish washy and bullshitty. I told my work buddies about how she wanted a week to think things over, they told me to tell her "to go fuck herself" I thought they were being ignorant and that I should just be patient since I really loved her.
I waited around the week and she broke up with me. 2 weeks later she calls me and texts me back saying she made a "mistake". I should have told her to fuck right off then and there. Because that Night I was back at her place making up with her. 3 weeks later she breaks up with me for the 2nd time on my birthday night out with friends. | Tell her to fuck off, or just follow nofap2002's advice and do No Contact! don't look back. on your terms. good luck my friend |
99942-Apophis | ##1. They make people happy
Yes, they do. Not every person, but they do make people happy. Take the rMacBook Pro. It looks great. Also, some people are much more familiar with OS X than any other OS, and the workings of OS X make them happier than any other OS. For myself, I prefer to work with OS X when doing audio and visual production because of spaces (which they messed up after 10.6). But the same's for the other side: I hate Apple's weird implementation of EFI. Can't figure out anything with that thing. In any case, while the point is technically true, I doubt it would be an accepted argument.
##2. They come packed with useful software
No. Just no. Let's have a look at the software they come with. TextEdit? That's just a normal text editor. Is there a hex editor? No. Word processor? No. Image processor? No. Let's look at audio production, which is what I use my Mac for. The cheapest choice for exclusive OS X audio production is GarageBand. Is it even any good? No. Lack of automaton control, compatability and too much fluff.
##3. They offer good value for money
No. They don't. Iris Pro laptop for $3000? Whaaat? Quality? Maybe, but not according to my experiences. The only argument I can think for Apple products is the Mac Pro. The D700s seem to be $600-1000 cheaper than the W9000s, which have the same specs (save for 6GB instead of 3GB VRAM). Which is pretty good for a workstation. But then again, a W9000 doesn't even compare with a 780 ti for gaming.
##4. They don't run Windows 8
Windows 8.1 pretty much cleared up that mess, according to what I hear. But Mavericks is free, so ... I don't know. I haven't tried out 8 yet. But this is definitely not a valid argument. Too biased.
##5. They do run Windows 8
Biggest advantage of a Mac. You can legally run Windows *and* OS X. This is the biggest argument for Macs for me. It's illegal to run OS X on non-apple hardware, but the same can't be said of Windows. So legally, a Mac is the compatible OS.
##6. The Apple Store
Never went to one, can't say if this is a valid argument or not.
##7. Accessibility
I like this. Quickly zoom in by ctrl+scroll or invert screen by cmd+alt+ctrl+8. Not nearly as powerful as KDE's tools but better than Windows XP.
##8. They don't get viruses
They hit the spot on this. There simply isn't enough interest in Macs for people to target them. Sure, there's MacDefender, but lately it hasn't been as relevant. That's not to say they're more secure. More OS X installations don't have a firmware password (I don't) or FDE (I do). And without that, I can get into and take information for a Mac in ten minutes. PM if you want to know how.
##9. The Trackpad
Aww yiss. I love how easy Trackpad is to use. Not for gaming but for ease of access while travelling, nothing rivals the Trackpad, especially since they implemented three-finger drag. Support for Linux is flaky as hell.
##10. They're British!
Wat.
___
##TL:DR
Argument| Is it technically true?| Is it a valid argument?|
--:|:--|:--
They make people happy|Yes|No
They come packed with useful software|No|No
They offer good value for money|Sometimes|No
They don't run Windows 8|No|No
The Apple Store|---|---
Accessibility|Yes|Yes
They don't get viruses|No|No
The Trackpad|Yes|Yes
They're British!|---|--- | 1. They make people happy
Yes, they do. Not every person, but they do make people happy. Take the rMacBook Pro. It looks great. Also, some people are much more familiar with OS X than any other OS, and the workings of OS X make them happier than any other OS. For myself, I prefer to work with OS X when doing audio and visual production because of spaces (which they messed up after 10.6). But the same's for the other side: I hate Apple's weird implementation of EFI. Can't figure out anything with that thing. In any case, while the point is technically true, I doubt it would be an accepted argument.
2. They come packed with useful software
No. Just no. Let's have a look at the software they come with. TextEdit? That's just a normal text editor. Is there a hex editor? No. Word processor? No. Image processor? No. Let's look at audio production, which is what I use my Mac for. The cheapest choice for exclusive OS X audio production is GarageBand. Is it even any good? No. Lack of automaton control, compatability and too much fluff.
3. They offer good value for money
No. They don't. Iris Pro laptop for $3000? Whaaat? Quality? Maybe, but not according to my experiences. The only argument I can think for Apple products is the Mac Pro. The D700s seem to be $600-1000 cheaper than the W9000s, which have the same specs (save for 6GB instead of 3GB VRAM). Which is pretty good for a workstation. But then again, a W9000 doesn't even compare with a 780 ti for gaming.
4. They don't run Windows 8
Windows 8.1 pretty much cleared up that mess, according to what I hear. But Mavericks is free, so ... I don't know. I haven't tried out 8 yet. But this is definitely not a valid argument. Too biased.
5. They do run Windows 8
Biggest advantage of a Mac. You can legally run Windows and OS X. This is the biggest argument for Macs for me. It's illegal to run OS X on non-apple hardware, but the same can't be said of Windows. So legally, a Mac is the compatible OS.
6. The Apple Store
Never went to one, can't say if this is a valid argument or not.
7. Accessibility
I like this. Quickly zoom in by ctrl+scroll or invert screen by cmd+alt+ctrl+8. Not nearly as powerful as KDE's tools but better than Windows XP.
8. They don't get viruses
They hit the spot on this. There simply isn't enough interest in Macs for people to target them. Sure, there's MacDefender, but lately it hasn't been as relevant. That's not to say they're more secure. More OS X installations don't have a firmware password (I don't) or FDE (I do). And without that, I can get into and take information for a Mac in ten minutes. PM if you want to know how.
9. The Trackpad
Aww yiss. I love how easy Trackpad is to use. Not for gaming but for ease of access while travelling, nothing rivals the Trackpad, especially since they implemented three-finger drag. Support for Linux is flaky as hell.
10. They're British!
Wat.
TL:DR
Argument
Is it technically true?
Is it a valid argument?
They make people happy
Yes
No
They come packed with useful software
No
No
They offer good value for money
Sometimes
No
They don't run Windows 8
No
No
The Apple Store
---
---
Accessibility
Yes
Yes
They don't get viruses
No
No
The Trackpad
Yes
Yes
They're British!
---
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| pcmasterrace | t5_2sgp1 | chibrzn | 1. They make people happy
Yes, they do. Not every person, but they do make people happy. Take the rMacBook Pro. It looks great. Also, some people are much more familiar with OS X than any other OS, and the workings of OS X make them happier than any other OS. For myself, I prefer to work with OS X when doing audio and visual production because of spaces (which they messed up after 10.6). But the same's for the other side: I hate Apple's weird implementation of EFI. Can't figure out anything with that thing. In any case, while the point is technically true, I doubt it would be an accepted argument.
2. They come packed with useful software
No. Just no. Let's have a look at the software they come with. TextEdit? That's just a normal text editor. Is there a hex editor? No. Word processor? No. Image processor? No. Let's look at audio production, which is what I use my Mac for. The cheapest choice for exclusive OS X audio production is GarageBand. Is it even any good? No. Lack of automaton control, compatability and too much fluff.
3. They offer good value for money
No. They don't. Iris Pro laptop for $3000? Whaaat? Quality? Maybe, but not according to my experiences. The only argument I can think for Apple products is the Mac Pro. The D700s seem to be $600-1000 cheaper than the W9000s, which have the same specs (save for 6GB instead of 3GB VRAM). Which is pretty good for a workstation. But then again, a W9000 doesn't even compare with a 780 ti for gaming.
4. They don't run Windows 8
Windows 8.1 pretty much cleared up that mess, according to what I hear. But Mavericks is free, so ... I don't know. I haven't tried out 8 yet. But this is definitely not a valid argument. Too biased.
5. They do run Windows 8
Biggest advantage of a Mac. You can legally run Windows and OS X. This is the biggest argument for Macs for me. It's illegal to run OS X on non-apple hardware, but the same can't be said of Windows. So legally, a Mac is the compatible OS.
6. The Apple Store
Never went to one, can't say if this is a valid argument or not.
7. Accessibility
I like this. Quickly zoom in by ctrl+scroll or invert screen by cmd+alt+ctrl+8. Not nearly as powerful as KDE's tools but better than Windows XP.
8. They don't get viruses
They hit the spot on this. There simply isn't enough interest in Macs for people to target them. Sure, there's MacDefender, but lately it hasn't been as relevant. That's not to say they're more secure. More OS X installations don't have a firmware password (I don't) or FDE (I do). And without that, I can get into and take information for a Mac in ten minutes. PM if you want to know how.
9. The Trackpad
Aww yiss. I love how easy Trackpad is to use. Not for gaming but for ease of access while travelling, nothing rivals the Trackpad, especially since they implemented three-finger drag. Support for Linux is flaky as hell.
10. They're British!
Wat. | Argument
Is it technically true?
Is it a valid argument?
They make people happy
Yes
No
They come packed with useful software
No
No
They offer good value for money
Sometimes
No
They don't run Windows 8
No
No
The Apple Store
---
---
Accessibility
Yes
Yes
They don't get viruses
No
No
The Trackpad
Yes
Yes
They're British!
---
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Prufrock451 | The stormtroopers are crack shots and quite possibly the most effective soldiers ever portrayed on film.
On board the Blockade Runner, they successfully break through prepared defenses with interlocking fields of fire through a frontal assault without a single sound or moment of hesitation.
**EDIT: Missed one.** On Tatooine, a small group of stormtroopers took out an entire Jawa crawler with unparalleled precision, leaving no survivors and disguising their attack as a Tusken raid, before striking again at Uncle Owen's farm. Despite moving on Bantha-back, they arrived and disappeared faster than Luke could catch them in a souped-up landspeeder.
On the Death Star, stormtroopers intentionally miss every shot to trick the Rebels into flying straight to Yavin with a homing beacon installed on the Falcon. To maintain that kind of fire discipline in the heat of battle, watching your friends and brothers lay down their lives next to you for the sake of a stratagem... you can only admire their discipline and steely resolve.
On Hoth, stormtroopers move rapidly out from their assault vehicles into a hostile base, and their total victory was only prevented by the Rebels' ion cannon.
On Cloud City, the stormtroopers again put up a convincing fight, setting up ambush points in an unfamiliar and hostile urban environment. Their performance is good enough to lure a force-sensitive Jedi apprentice into a head-on duel with a Sith Lord.
On Endor, a handful of stormtrooper scouts maintained an effective cordon against an entire species of vicious, cannibalistic savages. The Ewoks are not to be underestimated: a fully trained Jedi Knight and a party of a galactic power's best commandos were fooled by a rope trap they set out to catch dinner. They eat strangers, make musical instruments out of their enemies' skulls, and set up multi-ton traps capable of smashing an armored vehicle in complete silence, overnight, in plain view of an enemy base.
In the climactic battle of the trilogy, a small force of stormtroopers nearly compel the Ewoks to retreat, despite being vastly outnumbered by elite guerrilla forces who have three-dimensional control of the battlefield. (The Ewoks also used weapons which exploited a weakness in stormtrooper armor, which translated blaster impacts into kinetic energy: most stormtroopers knocked over onscreen were standing and back in formation in a matter of hours.)
TL;DR: stormtroopers are badasses, and the evidence has been in front of your eyes for 40 years. | The stormtroopers are crack shots and quite possibly the most effective soldiers ever portrayed on film.
On board the Blockade Runner, they successfully break through prepared defenses with interlocking fields of fire through a frontal assault without a single sound or moment of hesitation.
EDIT: Missed one. On Tatooine, a small group of stormtroopers took out an entire Jawa crawler with unparalleled precision, leaving no survivors and disguising their attack as a Tusken raid, before striking again at Uncle Owen's farm. Despite moving on Bantha-back, they arrived and disappeared faster than Luke could catch them in a souped-up landspeeder.
On the Death Star, stormtroopers intentionally miss every shot to trick the Rebels into flying straight to Yavin with a homing beacon installed on the Falcon. To maintain that kind of fire discipline in the heat of battle, watching your friends and brothers lay down their lives next to you for the sake of a stratagem... you can only admire their discipline and steely resolve.
On Hoth, stormtroopers move rapidly out from their assault vehicles into a hostile base, and their total victory was only prevented by the Rebels' ion cannon.
On Cloud City, the stormtroopers again put up a convincing fight, setting up ambush points in an unfamiliar and hostile urban environment. Their performance is good enough to lure a force-sensitive Jedi apprentice into a head-on duel with a Sith Lord.
On Endor, a handful of stormtrooper scouts maintained an effective cordon against an entire species of vicious, cannibalistic savages. The Ewoks are not to be underestimated: a fully trained Jedi Knight and a party of a galactic power's best commandos were fooled by a rope trap they set out to catch dinner. They eat strangers, make musical instruments out of their enemies' skulls, and set up multi-ton traps capable of smashing an armored vehicle in complete silence, overnight, in plain view of an enemy base.
In the climactic battle of the trilogy, a small force of stormtroopers nearly compel the Ewoks to retreat, despite being vastly outnumbered by elite guerrilla forces who have three-dimensional control of the battlefield. (The Ewoks also used weapons which exploited a weakness in stormtrooper armor, which translated blaster impacts into kinetic energy: most stormtroopers knocked over onscreen were standing and back in formation in a matter of hours.)
TL;DR: stormtroopers are badasses, and the evidence has been in front of your eyes for 40 years.
| Fallout | t5_2qnzu | chiq2ht | The stormtroopers are crack shots and quite possibly the most effective soldiers ever portrayed on film.
On board the Blockade Runner, they successfully break through prepared defenses with interlocking fields of fire through a frontal assault without a single sound or moment of hesitation.
EDIT: Missed one. On Tatooine, a small group of stormtroopers took out an entire Jawa crawler with unparalleled precision, leaving no survivors and disguising their attack as a Tusken raid, before striking again at Uncle Owen's farm. Despite moving on Bantha-back, they arrived and disappeared faster than Luke could catch them in a souped-up landspeeder.
On the Death Star, stormtroopers intentionally miss every shot to trick the Rebels into flying straight to Yavin with a homing beacon installed on the Falcon. To maintain that kind of fire discipline in the heat of battle, watching your friends and brothers lay down their lives next to you for the sake of a stratagem... you can only admire their discipline and steely resolve.
On Hoth, stormtroopers move rapidly out from their assault vehicles into a hostile base, and their total victory was only prevented by the Rebels' ion cannon.
On Cloud City, the stormtroopers again put up a convincing fight, setting up ambush points in an unfamiliar and hostile urban environment. Their performance is good enough to lure a force-sensitive Jedi apprentice into a head-on duel with a Sith Lord.
On Endor, a handful of stormtrooper scouts maintained an effective cordon against an entire species of vicious, cannibalistic savages. The Ewoks are not to be underestimated: a fully trained Jedi Knight and a party of a galactic power's best commandos were fooled by a rope trap they set out to catch dinner. They eat strangers, make musical instruments out of their enemies' skulls, and set up multi-ton traps capable of smashing an armored vehicle in complete silence, overnight, in plain view of an enemy base.
In the climactic battle of the trilogy, a small force of stormtroopers nearly compel the Ewoks to retreat, despite being vastly outnumbered by elite guerrilla forces who have three-dimensional control of the battlefield. (The Ewoks also used weapons which exploited a weakness in stormtrooper armor, which translated blaster impacts into kinetic energy: most stormtroopers knocked over onscreen were standing and back in formation in a matter of hours.) | stormtroopers are badasses, and the evidence has been in front of your eyes for 40 years. |
upvotes_that_shit | The people on reddit helped change my life. You guys helped me through my depression and taught me more about life than my parents did. I was going to kill myself until I read some of u/unicorninabottle's posts. I loved how kind she was and then I just imagined someone saying stuff like that to me. u/Unidan is awesome, he is part of the reason I plan on being a biologist. u/Vargas pulled me into reddit with his... vargas-ness. And last but not least, u/Butthole_Pleasures, who taught me all I needed to know about buttholes(which pleased my girlfriend, I think.) Thanks to each and everyone of you guys.
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pls read dammit I don't spill my heart out for just anyone! | The people on reddit helped change my life. You guys helped me through my depression and taught me more about life than my parents did. I was going to kill myself until I read some of u/unicorninabottle's posts. I loved how kind she was and then I just imagined someone saying stuff like that to me. u/Unidan is awesome, he is part of the reason I plan on being a biologist. u/Vargas pulled me into reddit with his... vargas-ness. And last but not least, u/Butthole_Pleasures, who taught me all I needed to know about buttholes(which pleased my girlfriend, I think.) Thanks to each and everyone of you guys.
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pls read dammit I don't spill my heart out for just anyone!
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | chixbfh | The people on reddit helped change my life. You guys helped me through my depression and taught me more about life than my parents did. I was going to kill myself until I read some of u/unicorninabottle's posts. I loved how kind she was and then I just imagined someone saying stuff like that to me. u/Unidan is awesome, he is part of the reason I plan on being a biologist. u/Vargas pulled me into reddit with his... vargas-ness. And last but not least, u/Butthole_Pleasures, who taught me all I needed to know about buttholes(which pleased my girlfriend, I think.) Thanks to each and everyone of you guys. | pls read dammit I don't spill my heart out for just anyone! |
ARivalDojo | The problem isn't the speed, it's the damage a parry grants.
The scimitar is easier to parry with due to the instant frames, which allows for reaction parry moves instead of predictive. And that's fine, but it's paired with a minimum 90%+ damage attack when the parry lands. This is a little cherry picked, but illustrates my point: Off the top of my head, using a 5+ lightning defenders great sword, it roughly takes 5-6 hits to kill a medium-ish armored player. A mistimed parry nets about 2-3 hits depending on recovery from the stun. Off of this, it would take ~2 missed parry attempts to die. A successful parry is a win while two missed is a loss, but with the ease of successful parrying, Monestary is just too powerful. In clumsy hands the dagger is mediocre at best, thoug they'll still get lucky every once in a while and one shot a player. In practiced hands, the odds of missing multiple parry attempts goes way down, and is an instant win.
Also, lack of direct counter play from in game mechanics is very low. As is, only ultragreatswords are immune (and whips and such, but we're talking melee). And only when two handed. Competively the scimitar removes slower weapons from PVP due to the risk of parry being too high. Even with counter parry play, it is still difficult to land 3-4 hits to finish them before the connect with one parry. Adding on my personal opinion: skilled players will rarely get hit with 2 handed ultra weapon attacks. They are super slow, have strange or predictable attacks and skilled players will always notice the two handed attacks and start dodging instead.
TL:DR it's not the ease, it's the damage. Parrying is normally a high risk, high reward style, but the scimitar is low(er) risk with all the reward. Specific melee weapons are at a huge disatvantage even with skilled play backing them up. | The problem isn't the speed, it's the damage a parry grants.
The scimitar is easier to parry with due to the instant frames, which allows for reaction parry moves instead of predictive. And that's fine, but it's paired with a minimum 90%+ damage attack when the parry lands. This is a little cherry picked, but illustrates my point: Off the top of my head, using a 5+ lightning defenders great sword, it roughly takes 5-6 hits to kill a medium-ish armored player. A mistimed parry nets about 2-3 hits depending on recovery from the stun. Off of this, it would take ~2 missed parry attempts to die. A successful parry is a win while two missed is a loss, but with the ease of successful parrying, Monestary is just too powerful. In clumsy hands the dagger is mediocre at best, thoug they'll still get lucky every once in a while and one shot a player. In practiced hands, the odds of missing multiple parry attempts goes way down, and is an instant win.
Also, lack of direct counter play from in game mechanics is very low. As is, only ultragreatswords are immune (and whips and such, but we're talking melee). And only when two handed. Competively the scimitar removes slower weapons from PVP due to the risk of parry being too high. Even with counter parry play, it is still difficult to land 3-4 hits to finish them before the connect with one parry. Adding on my personal opinion: skilled players will rarely get hit with 2 handed ultra weapon attacks. They are super slow, have strange or predictable attacks and skilled players will always notice the two handed attacks and start dodging instead.
TL:DR it's not the ease, it's the damage. Parrying is normally a high risk, high reward style, but the scimitar is low(er) risk with all the reward. Specific melee weapons are at a huge disatvantage even with skilled play backing them up.
| DarkSouls2 | t5_2vqni | chj3ugn | The problem isn't the speed, it's the damage a parry grants.
The scimitar is easier to parry with due to the instant frames, which allows for reaction parry moves instead of predictive. And that's fine, but it's paired with a minimum 90%+ damage attack when the parry lands. This is a little cherry picked, but illustrates my point: Off the top of my head, using a 5+ lightning defenders great sword, it roughly takes 5-6 hits to kill a medium-ish armored player. A mistimed parry nets about 2-3 hits depending on recovery from the stun. Off of this, it would take ~2 missed parry attempts to die. A successful parry is a win while two missed is a loss, but with the ease of successful parrying, Monestary is just too powerful. In clumsy hands the dagger is mediocre at best, thoug they'll still get lucky every once in a while and one shot a player. In practiced hands, the odds of missing multiple parry attempts goes way down, and is an instant win.
Also, lack of direct counter play from in game mechanics is very low. As is, only ultragreatswords are immune (and whips and such, but we're talking melee). And only when two handed. Competively the scimitar removes slower weapons from PVP due to the risk of parry being too high. Even with counter parry play, it is still difficult to land 3-4 hits to finish them before the connect with one parry. Adding on my personal opinion: skilled players will rarely get hit with 2 handed ultra weapon attacks. They are super slow, have strange or predictable attacks and skilled players will always notice the two handed attacks and start dodging instead. | it's not the ease, it's the damage. Parrying is normally a high risk, high reward style, but the scimitar is low(er) risk with all the reward. Specific melee weapons are at a huge disatvantage even with skilled play backing them up. |
Randommook | >Parry spam is extremely easy to counter.
Sure any weapon is easy to counter when wielded by an idiot but that's not counter argument.
Monastery Scimitar allows you to instantly parry someone. If you're using a slower weapon that's bad news for you.
>But certain specific weapons can't be parried if they are used 2 handed.
THAT'S GREAT!... if you're using those specific weapons... but most likely you're not. The fact that Halberds 2handed can't be parried doesn't make things any less frustrating for a bastard sword.
>Well as long as you're not charging into a parry like an idiot why do you care?
Because it's existence severely limits my options. A regular player who makes a mistake I can beat the crap out of them for it. A player with a Monastery Scimitar who rolls in close to me I have to back off after 1-2 hits because they don't need to roll away from my barrage of attacks like every other player. They can just hit their parry button once and and instakill me. I also can't jump on them every time they miss an attack because if I'm a split second too late I get parried and insta-die. You've also nullified ALL of my slow and hard hitting attacks.
You're effectively asking me to fight the other guy with one hand tied behind my back.
>Well why don't you just bait a parry and backstab them?
This circles back to the "Anything is easy to fight when you're fighting an idiot". Sure you can get an idiot to panic and spam parries while you backstab him but idiots were never the what made this weapon so broken. Any player with brains is just going to hit parry once and then get the hell out of there so you can't backstab him. In addition any decent player is going to be able to run mindgames on you just as effectively (if not more effectively) than you can run on him. Every time you try to psych them out they may just smack you in the face. Maybe they get lucky and get a parry off and it's game over. You have to win the psych-out game 5 or so times to win. They only have to win the psych-out game once and you lose.
>What about Jump Attack? It can't be parried.
Which would be great if it wasn't telegraphed as all hell. Really the only times you hit someone with Jump Attack is when they are either complete noobs or lag/phantom-range is involved. Even if they use a parry out of nowhere you had to have already been executing a jump attack before the parry even went off to hit them before they can roll away.
**TLDR**: Monastery Scimitar lets a player severely limit the other player's options just by its existence without any downside to the player using it unlike traditional parry weapons which force a player to predict attacks and come with significant risk to the player using them. | >Parry spam is extremely easy to counter.
Sure any weapon is easy to counter when wielded by an idiot but that's not counter argument.
Monastery Scimitar allows you to instantly parry someone. If you're using a slower weapon that's bad news for you.
>But certain specific weapons can't be parried if they are used 2 handed.
THAT'S GREAT!... if you're using those specific weapons... but most likely you're not. The fact that Halberds 2handed can't be parried doesn't make things any less frustrating for a bastard sword.
>Well as long as you're not charging into a parry like an idiot why do you care?
Because it's existence severely limits my options. A regular player who makes a mistake I can beat the crap out of them for it. A player with a Monastery Scimitar who rolls in close to me I have to back off after 1-2 hits because they don't need to roll away from my barrage of attacks like every other player. They can just hit their parry button once and and instakill me. I also can't jump on them every time they miss an attack because if I'm a split second too late I get parried and insta-die. You've also nullified ALL of my slow and hard hitting attacks.
You're effectively asking me to fight the other guy with one hand tied behind my back.
>Well why don't you just bait a parry and backstab them?
This circles back to the "Anything is easy to fight when you're fighting an idiot". Sure you can get an idiot to panic and spam parries while you backstab him but idiots were never the what made this weapon so broken. Any player with brains is just going to hit parry once and then get the hell out of there so you can't backstab him. In addition any decent player is going to be able to run mindgames on you just as effectively (if not more effectively) than you can run on him. Every time you try to psych them out they may just smack you in the face. Maybe they get lucky and get a parry off and it's game over. You have to win the psych-out game 5 or so times to win. They only have to win the psych-out game once and you lose.
>What about Jump Attack? It can't be parried.
Which would be great if it wasn't telegraphed as all hell. Really the only times you hit someone with Jump Attack is when they are either complete noobs or lag/phantom-range is involved. Even if they use a parry out of nowhere you had to have already been executing a jump attack before the parry even went off to hit them before they can roll away.
TLDR : Monastery Scimitar lets a player severely limit the other player's options just by its existence without any downside to the player using it unlike traditional parry weapons which force a player to predict attacks and come with significant risk to the player using them.
| DarkSouls2 | t5_2vqni | chjbr9u | Parry spam is extremely easy to counter.
Sure any weapon is easy to counter when wielded by an idiot but that's not counter argument.
Monastery Scimitar allows you to instantly parry someone. If you're using a slower weapon that's bad news for you.
>But certain specific weapons can't be parried if they are used 2 handed.
THAT'S GREAT!... if you're using those specific weapons... but most likely you're not. The fact that Halberds 2handed can't be parried doesn't make things any less frustrating for a bastard sword.
>Well as long as you're not charging into a parry like an idiot why do you care?
Because it's existence severely limits my options. A regular player who makes a mistake I can beat the crap out of them for it. A player with a Monastery Scimitar who rolls in close to me I have to back off after 1-2 hits because they don't need to roll away from my barrage of attacks like every other player. They can just hit their parry button once and and instakill me. I also can't jump on them every time they miss an attack because if I'm a split second too late I get parried and insta-die. You've also nullified ALL of my slow and hard hitting attacks.
You're effectively asking me to fight the other guy with one hand tied behind my back.
>Well why don't you just bait a parry and backstab them?
This circles back to the "Anything is easy to fight when you're fighting an idiot". Sure you can get an idiot to panic and spam parries while you backstab him but idiots were never the what made this weapon so broken. Any player with brains is just going to hit parry once and then get the hell out of there so you can't backstab him. In addition any decent player is going to be able to run mindgames on you just as effectively (if not more effectively) than you can run on him. Every time you try to psych them out they may just smack you in the face. Maybe they get lucky and get a parry off and it's game over. You have to win the psych-out game 5 or so times to win. They only have to win the psych-out game once and you lose.
>What about Jump Attack? It can't be parried.
Which would be great if it wasn't telegraphed as all hell. Really the only times you hit someone with Jump Attack is when they are either complete noobs or lag/phantom-range is involved. Even if they use a parry out of nowhere you had to have already been executing a jump attack before the parry even went off to hit them before they can roll away. | Monastery Scimitar lets a player severely limit the other player's options just by its existence without any downside to the player using it unlike traditional parry weapons which force a player to predict attacks and come with significant risk to the player using them. |
shevagleb | Nope. Akhmetov runs the east. He is THE richest man in Ukraine.
- His net worth is estimated at [15+ Bn USD](
- He employs 300'000 people in Ukraine and the world - [SCM Group](
- He put Yanukovich in power but they've had a falling out in recent years because Yanukovich started grabbing a lot of assets for himself, his dentist son and his friends and family - taking away from his oligarch allies
He has everything to lose in the East, in the Donbass - it is his power base - if he sides with Kiev - which he appears to be doing - he retains control of the east *(with other major oligarchs)* and is free to continue running his company and his football team (Shaktar Donetsk). If pro-Russian separatists backed by Putin and/or Yanik take over - he loses his power base, his employees, his means of production...
TLDR : **He will do more than the Ukrainian army or gov't could/can EVER do to keep the East for Kiev**
EDIT : richest man in Ukraine | Nope. Akhmetov runs the east. He is THE richest man in Ukraine.
His net worth is estimated at [15+ Bn USD](
He employs 300'000 people in Ukraine and the world - [SCM Group](
He put Yanukovich in power but they've had a falling out in recent years because Yanukovich started grabbing a lot of assets for himself, his dentist son and his friends and family - taking away from his oligarch allies
He has everything to lose in the East, in the Donbass - it is his power base - if he sides with Kiev - which he appears to be doing - he retains control of the east (with other major oligarchs) and is free to continue running his company and his football team (Shaktar Donetsk). If pro-Russian separatists backed by Putin and/or Yanik take over - he loses his power base, his employees, his means of production...
TLDR : He will do more than the Ukrainian army or gov't could/can EVER do to keep the East for Kiev
EDIT : richest man in Ukraine
| worldnews | t5_2qh13 | chjhu88 | Nope. Akhmetov runs the east. He is THE richest man in Ukraine.
His net worth is estimated at [15+ Bn USD](
He employs 300'000 people in Ukraine and the world - [SCM Group](
He put Yanukovich in power but they've had a falling out in recent years because Yanukovich started grabbing a lot of assets for himself, his dentist son and his friends and family - taking away from his oligarch allies
He has everything to lose in the East, in the Donbass - it is his power base - if he sides with Kiev - which he appears to be doing - he retains control of the east (with other major oligarchs) and is free to continue running his company and his football team (Shaktar Donetsk). If pro-Russian separatists backed by Putin and/or Yanik take over - he loses his power base, his employees, his means of production... | He will do more than the Ukrainian army or gov't could/can EVER do to keep the East for Kiev
EDIT : richest man in Ukraine |
kittenblizzard | The most infamous example of the bystander effect took place on March 13, 1964, in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY, when Catherine Genovese was entering her apartment building at about 3:15 AM, from work. She was stabbed twice in the back by Winston Moseley, a heavy machine operator, who later explained that he simply “wanted to kill a woman.”Genovese screamed, “Oh, my God! He stabbed me! Help me!” and collapsed. Several neighbors in surrounding buildings reported hearing her voice, but decided it was probably just a drunken brawl or lovers’ spat. One man shouted from his window, “Let that girl alone!” which scared Moseley away.This neighbor was sure to have seen Genovese crawling across the street, under a streetlight, to her apartment, but did nothing to help her. Witnesses saw Moseley drive away, then return about 10 minutes later. He had put on a wider-rimmed hat to hide his face, and searched for Genovese in the parking lot, the train station, and the apartment complex, for 10 minutes, before finding her prone in the external hallway at the rear of the building, where the door was locked. She could not get in.Moseley proceeded to stab her to death, inflicting multiple wounds in her hands and forearms, indicating that she tried to fight him off. She finally succumbed and he raped her as she lay dying. He then stole around $50 from her and fled. The whole incident spanned 30 minutes.A newspaper blasted it the next day as “Thirty-eight Who Saw Murder Didn’t Call Police,” but this is inaccurate. There were approximately 12 people who claimed to have seen the first attack. Many of them later stated that they “just didn’t want to get involved.” A simple phone call to the police would have sufficed, but everyone assumed someone else would do it.
TL;DR Her name was kitty genovese and as she was coming home from work she was stabbed by a man outside an apartment complex, he then left, and came back to stab her more, rape, and rob her. 12 people in the apartment witnessed the event, which took 30 minutes, and no one called the police. | The most infamous example of the bystander effect took place on March 13, 1964, in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY, when Catherine Genovese was entering her apartment building at about 3:15 AM, from work. She was stabbed twice in the back by Winston Moseley, a heavy machine operator, who later explained that he simply “wanted to kill a woman.”Genovese screamed, “Oh, my God! He stabbed me! Help me!” and collapsed. Several neighbors in surrounding buildings reported hearing her voice, but decided it was probably just a drunken brawl or lovers’ spat. One man shouted from his window, “Let that girl alone!” which scared Moseley away.This neighbor was sure to have seen Genovese crawling across the street, under a streetlight, to her apartment, but did nothing to help her. Witnesses saw Moseley drive away, then return about 10 minutes later. He had put on a wider-rimmed hat to hide his face, and searched for Genovese in the parking lot, the train station, and the apartment complex, for 10 minutes, before finding her prone in the external hallway at the rear of the building, where the door was locked. She could not get in.Moseley proceeded to stab her to death, inflicting multiple wounds in her hands and forearms, indicating that she tried to fight him off. She finally succumbed and he raped her as she lay dying. He then stole around $50 from her and fled. The whole incident spanned 30 minutes.A newspaper blasted it the next day as “Thirty-eight Who Saw Murder Didn’t Call Police,” but this is inaccurate. There were approximately 12 people who claimed to have seen the first attack. Many of them later stated that they “just didn’t want to get involved.” A simple phone call to the police would have sufficed, but everyone assumed someone else would do it.
TL;DR Her name was kitty genovese and as she was coming home from work she was stabbed by a man outside an apartment complex, he then left, and came back to stab her more, rape, and rob her. 12 people in the apartment witnessed the event, which took 30 minutes, and no one called the police.
| funny | t5_2qh33 | chjrjz4 | The most infamous example of the bystander effect took place on March 13, 1964, in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY, when Catherine Genovese was entering her apartment building at about 3:15 AM, from work. She was stabbed twice in the back by Winston Moseley, a heavy machine operator, who later explained that he simply “wanted to kill a woman.”Genovese screamed, “Oh, my God! He stabbed me! Help me!” and collapsed. Several neighbors in surrounding buildings reported hearing her voice, but decided it was probably just a drunken brawl or lovers’ spat. One man shouted from his window, “Let that girl alone!” which scared Moseley away.This neighbor was sure to have seen Genovese crawling across the street, under a streetlight, to her apartment, but did nothing to help her. Witnesses saw Moseley drive away, then return about 10 minutes later. He had put on a wider-rimmed hat to hide his face, and searched for Genovese in the parking lot, the train station, and the apartment complex, for 10 minutes, before finding her prone in the external hallway at the rear of the building, where the door was locked. She could not get in.Moseley proceeded to stab her to death, inflicting multiple wounds in her hands and forearms, indicating that she tried to fight him off. She finally succumbed and he raped her as she lay dying. He then stole around $50 from her and fled. The whole incident spanned 30 minutes.A newspaper blasted it the next day as “Thirty-eight Who Saw Murder Didn’t Call Police,” but this is inaccurate. There were approximately 12 people who claimed to have seen the first attack. Many of them later stated that they “just didn’t want to get involved.” A simple phone call to the police would have sufficed, but everyone assumed someone else would do it. | Her name was kitty genovese and as she was coming home from work she was stabbed by a man outside an apartment complex, he then left, and came back to stab her more, rape, and rob her. 12 people in the apartment witnessed the event, which took 30 minutes, and no one called the police. |
allthebetter | I'm sorry but the article you link was one published in the British Psychological Society? I don't know the credibility of the source, but I would question why it is a team of British researchers (not sure if they are even PhD level, since on the actual article [here]( they did not list themselves as PhD, which is standard. Also, in their article they are trying to split hairs between a witness and an eye witness.
TL;DR, I'm not entirely sure that this article is a generally accepted source in the psychological community. | I'm sorry but the article you link was one published in the British Psychological Society? I don't know the credibility of the source, but I would question why it is a team of British researchers (not sure if they are even PhD level, since on the actual article [here]( they did not list themselves as PhD, which is standard. Also, in their article they are trying to split hairs between a witness and an eye witness.
TL;DR, I'm not entirely sure that this article is a generally accepted source in the psychological community.
| funny | t5_2qh33 | chjv6hj | I'm sorry but the article you link was one published in the British Psychological Society? I don't know the credibility of the source, but I would question why it is a team of British researchers (not sure if they are even PhD level, since on the actual article [here]( they did not list themselves as PhD, which is standard. Also, in their article they are trying to split hairs between a witness and an eye witness. | I'm not entirely sure that this article is a generally accepted source in the psychological community. |
ShitArchonXPR | Sometimes the right thing to do is clog the jails.
**TL;DR** Civil disobedience. | Sometimes the right thing to do is clog the jails.
TL;DR Civil disobedience.
| Libertarian | t5_2qh63 | chk6tcw | Sometimes the right thing to do is clog the jails. | Civil disobedience. |
dammshite | I was in third grade in the mid-1960s. If I didn't do my homework, my math teacher would pull my hair and slap me in the head and yell at me right in front of the whole class. Like really go off on me, no fucking around.
Disheartening and humiliating.
TLDR: I went to Catholic school. | I was in third grade in the mid-1960s. If I didn't do my homework, my math teacher would pull my hair and slap me in the head and yell at me right in front of the whole class. Like really go off on me, no fucking around.
Disheartening and humiliating.
TLDR: I went to Catholic school.
| videos | t5_2qh1e | chjs3sj | I was in third grade in the mid-1960s. If I didn't do my homework, my math teacher would pull my hair and slap me in the head and yell at me right in front of the whole class. Like really go off on me, no fucking around.
Disheartening and humiliating. | I went to Catholic school. |
brynm | All I can say is I've worked both sides. Clac had done more for me than my ibew local ever did. Not to mention the fact that when I was ibew, in a province that clac want allowed in at the time, I worked for the equivalent of 1 year with being a member over 3 years. Since working clac 10 years ago I haven't been without a job for more than 3 weeks, unless I've wanted to take the summer off.
When I was ibew hiring was strictly using your position in a book. If you're name wasn't at the top of the list you didn't get hired. I believe they could name hire one in ten. What I found out was the friends of the guys at the top of the local were sent on some random little training course. Anytime a job came up all of a sudden you needed this little course to go.
I told them this was bullshit, went and found a non union job that was basically ripping me off because I had the union in my history and they were the only place today made me an offer. Luckily I found another job that was more fair in a few months one word got around I want trying to salt.
About 6 years later, after a new batch of executives hag been voted in I thought about rejoining, because I thought union was the way to go. I called and spoke to them. They called me back and told me because I had just quit paying my dues, hadn't asked for an honorary withdrawal, that I would have to pay nearly $4,000 in back (nonworking) dues. After paying that I could write a letter to the executives asking to be let back in.
I would be denied. 6 months later I could request to be let back in again, and would likely be denied again. Rinse and repeat for a year and a half to two years and I MIGHT be allowed to rejoin.
I imagine you could guess what my response would have been to that.
TL;DR : My union local was fucked.
If yours is better then great, but after working with a number of former union members including ones that have actually received death threats from former union "brothers" for coming west and trying to provide for their familiesi have lost all respect for the IBEW | All I can say is I've worked both sides. Clac had done more for me than my ibew local ever did. Not to mention the fact that when I was ibew, in a province that clac want allowed in at the time, I worked for the equivalent of 1 year with being a member over 3 years. Since working clac 10 years ago I haven't been without a job for more than 3 weeks, unless I've wanted to take the summer off.
When I was ibew hiring was strictly using your position in a book. If you're name wasn't at the top of the list you didn't get hired. I believe they could name hire one in ten. What I found out was the friends of the guys at the top of the local were sent on some random little training course. Anytime a job came up all of a sudden you needed this little course to go.
I told them this was bullshit, went and found a non union job that was basically ripping me off because I had the union in my history and they were the only place today made me an offer. Luckily I found another job that was more fair in a few months one word got around I want trying to salt.
About 6 years later, after a new batch of executives hag been voted in I thought about rejoining, because I thought union was the way to go. I called and spoke to them. They called me back and told me because I had just quit paying my dues, hadn't asked for an honorary withdrawal, that I would have to pay nearly $4,000 in back (nonworking) dues. After paying that I could write a letter to the executives asking to be let back in.
I would be denied. 6 months later I could request to be let back in again, and would likely be denied again. Rinse and repeat for a year and a half to two years and I MIGHT be allowed to rejoin.
I imagine you could guess what my response would have been to that.
TL;DR : My union local was fucked.
If yours is better then great, but after working with a number of former union members including ones that have actually received death threats from former union "brothers" for coming west and trying to provide for their familiesi have lost all respect for the IBEW
| IAmA | t5_2qzb6 | chl4l77 | All I can say is I've worked both sides. Clac had done more for me than my ibew local ever did. Not to mention the fact that when I was ibew, in a province that clac want allowed in at the time, I worked for the equivalent of 1 year with being a member over 3 years. Since working clac 10 years ago I haven't been without a job for more than 3 weeks, unless I've wanted to take the summer off.
When I was ibew hiring was strictly using your position in a book. If you're name wasn't at the top of the list you didn't get hired. I believe they could name hire one in ten. What I found out was the friends of the guys at the top of the local were sent on some random little training course. Anytime a job came up all of a sudden you needed this little course to go.
I told them this was bullshit, went and found a non union job that was basically ripping me off because I had the union in my history and they were the only place today made me an offer. Luckily I found another job that was more fair in a few months one word got around I want trying to salt.
About 6 years later, after a new batch of executives hag been voted in I thought about rejoining, because I thought union was the way to go. I called and spoke to them. They called me back and told me because I had just quit paying my dues, hadn't asked for an honorary withdrawal, that I would have to pay nearly $4,000 in back (nonworking) dues. After paying that I could write a letter to the executives asking to be let back in.
I would be denied. 6 months later I could request to be let back in again, and would likely be denied again. Rinse and repeat for a year and a half to two years and I MIGHT be allowed to rejoin.
I imagine you could guess what my response would have been to that. | My union local was fucked.
If yours is better then great, but after working with a number of former union members including ones that have actually received death threats from former union "brothers" for coming west and trying to provide for their familiesi have lost all respect for the IBEW |
B_Provisional | Nope, but I did a google search and this came up:
There are some links in the video description.
tl;dr Its definitely possible. Best of luck. | Nope, but I did a google search and this came up:
There are some links in the video description.
tl;dr Its definitely possible. Best of luck.
| WeAreTheMusicMakers | t5_2qmah | chju0t6 | Nope, but I did a google search and this came up:
There are some links in the video description. | Its definitely possible. Best of luck. |
Gawdor | It is something they could throw in a patch very easily. The character data would be pulled from the cloud in the same way it is now, it's just that none of the actual session telemetry is passed back to the internet. The only traffic that should be pushed back to the internet is cloud data (savegame, social club, etc) no telemetry/engine streaming should be sent out to the Internet.
In my testing on the weekend, it appeared to work like this already in an invite only session when I invited only the consoles on my LAN into the session, but there was still are fair amount of "leakage" back to the internet, which I am assuming to be voice comms over PSN, which should similarly be routed internally only.
The primary purpose of having the LAN/Local option is for the game engine to ignore sending/receiving any traffic not originating on the LAN while also enabling a higher entity count for a richer world. An invite only with only local players in the session already achieves a local traffic situation (their STUN implementation appears to successfully negotiate a local only session) it would be great to have the option which specifically enables a higher entity count which the game engine could then sync with the higher available bandwidth of a LAN environment.
So ... to tl;dr all that, the purpose of a LAN option is to enable a higher entity count for a richer world for LAN players. | It is something they could throw in a patch very easily. The character data would be pulled from the cloud in the same way it is now, it's just that none of the actual session telemetry is passed back to the internet. The only traffic that should be pushed back to the internet is cloud data (savegame, social club, etc) no telemetry/engine streaming should be sent out to the Internet.
In my testing on the weekend, it appeared to work like this already in an invite only session when I invited only the consoles on my LAN into the session, but there was still are fair amount of "leakage" back to the internet, which I am assuming to be voice comms over PSN, which should similarly be routed internally only.
The primary purpose of having the LAN/Local option is for the game engine to ignore sending/receiving any traffic not originating on the LAN while also enabling a higher entity count for a richer world. An invite only with only local players in the session already achieves a local traffic situation (their STUN implementation appears to successfully negotiate a local only session) it would be great to have the option which specifically enables a higher entity count which the game engine could then sync with the higher available bandwidth of a LAN environment.
So ... to tl;dr all that, the purpose of a LAN option is to enable a higher entity count for a richer world for LAN players.
| gtaonline | t5_2xrd1 | chlc6p3 | It is something they could throw in a patch very easily. The character data would be pulled from the cloud in the same way it is now, it's just that none of the actual session telemetry is passed back to the internet. The only traffic that should be pushed back to the internet is cloud data (savegame, social club, etc) no telemetry/engine streaming should be sent out to the Internet.
In my testing on the weekend, it appeared to work like this already in an invite only session when I invited only the consoles on my LAN into the session, but there was still are fair amount of "leakage" back to the internet, which I am assuming to be voice comms over PSN, which should similarly be routed internally only.
The primary purpose of having the LAN/Local option is for the game engine to ignore sending/receiving any traffic not originating on the LAN while also enabling a higher entity count for a richer world. An invite only with only local players in the session already achieves a local traffic situation (their STUN implementation appears to successfully negotiate a local only session) it would be great to have the option which specifically enables a higher entity count which the game engine could then sync with the higher available bandwidth of a LAN environment.
So ... to | all that, the purpose of a LAN option is to enable a higher entity count for a richer world for LAN players. |
absolutebeginners | You wanna focus on the tone zone. Light weight and as many reps as possible...focus on the functional movements, things like squats and deadlifts will make you bulk up faster than you can say Schwartz. A paleo diet is incredibly functional and will give you that long lean swimmer's muscle that you strive for.
TLDR: That was all bullshit, read the FAQ | You wanna focus on the tone zone. Light weight and as many reps as possible...focus on the functional movements, things like squats and deadlifts will make you bulk up faster than you can say Schwartz. A paleo diet is incredibly functional and will give you that long lean swimmer's muscle that you strive for.
TLDR: That was all bullshit, read the FAQ
| Fitness | t5_2qhx4 | chjvxpw | You wanna focus on the tone zone. Light weight and as many reps as possible...focus on the functional movements, things like squats and deadlifts will make you bulk up faster than you can say Schwartz. A paleo diet is incredibly functional and will give you that long lean swimmer's muscle that you strive for. | That was all bullshit, read the FAQ |
Soulcrux | One thing that stood out to me-
>78% of serial killers are from and operate in the U.S.
I feel like this data might be a bit misconstrued. Not only is the U.S. a huge country, especially compared to most of the ones in that study's sample. The only countries that compare in size and population are China, India, and Russia. These countries are notorious for being, for lack of a better word, pretty shit in terms of transparency, corruption and justice. There are more than likely tons and tons of victims of serial killers in places like this, and the two latin american countries. (I do not know much about specific European countries' social climates). Meanwhile, in the U.S. people are a lot more outspoken against social unjustness. There is a lot more transparency. There is a lot more free media. It's just straight up a lot harder to get away with serial-killing people here. And to be honest, people living in the U.S. have a lot more opportunity to engage in serial killing. I know there is plenty of poverty here, but it is fairly easy to get by in life without having to worry about basic necessities. Which leaves plenty of time for these people prone to fetish-violence to exercise their "hobby".
TL;DR: U.S. is huge in comparison to European countries, U.S. [serial killings are likely reported/serial killers caught] much more often than the Asian ones, U.S. citizens may have more of a chance to engage in fetish violence than people in the Asian countries | One thing that stood out to me-
>78% of serial killers are from and operate in the U.S.
I feel like this data might be a bit misconstrued. Not only is the U.S. a huge country, especially compared to most of the ones in that study's sample. The only countries that compare in size and population are China, India, and Russia. These countries are notorious for being, for lack of a better word, pretty shit in terms of transparency, corruption and justice. There are more than likely tons and tons of victims of serial killers in places like this, and the two latin american countries. (I do not know much about specific European countries' social climates). Meanwhile, in the U.S. people are a lot more outspoken against social unjustness. There is a lot more transparency. There is a lot more free media. It's just straight up a lot harder to get away with serial-killing people here. And to be honest, people living in the U.S. have a lot more opportunity to engage in serial killing. I know there is plenty of poverty here, but it is fairly easy to get by in life without having to worry about basic necessities. Which leaves plenty of time for these people prone to fetish-violence to exercise their "hobby".
TL;DR: U.S. is huge in comparison to European countries, U.S. [serial killings are likely reported/serial killers caught] much more often than the Asian ones, U.S. citizens may have more of a chance to engage in fetish violence than people in the Asian countries
| UnresolvedMysteries | t5_2wvvc | chm9vyy | One thing that stood out to me-
>78% of serial killers are from and operate in the U.S.
I feel like this data might be a bit misconstrued. Not only is the U.S. a huge country, especially compared to most of the ones in that study's sample. The only countries that compare in size and population are China, India, and Russia. These countries are notorious for being, for lack of a better word, pretty shit in terms of transparency, corruption and justice. There are more than likely tons and tons of victims of serial killers in places like this, and the two latin american countries. (I do not know much about specific European countries' social climates). Meanwhile, in the U.S. people are a lot more outspoken against social unjustness. There is a lot more transparency. There is a lot more free media. It's just straight up a lot harder to get away with serial-killing people here. And to be honest, people living in the U.S. have a lot more opportunity to engage in serial killing. I know there is plenty of poverty here, but it is fairly easy to get by in life without having to worry about basic necessities. Which leaves plenty of time for these people prone to fetish-violence to exercise their "hobby". | U.S. is huge in comparison to European countries, U.S. [serial killings are likely reported/serial killers caught] much more often than the Asian ones, U.S. citizens may have more of a chance to engage in fetish violence than people in the Asian countries |
adenn | I had to take them over the course of 8 months as I was going through my depression and just a month ago I was finally taken off of them. Frankly I didn't feel anything at all, however the people around me all agreed on that it was a real help.
Now that I'm not taking them anymore I can say that it is more difficult to sleep, generally have more energy and get mad/irritable far easier when before I just didn't have the energy to get mad.
TL;DR: It helped although when I was going through it I didn't feel anything. | I had to take them over the course of 8 months as I was going through my depression and just a month ago I was finally taken off of them. Frankly I didn't feel anything at all, however the people around me all agreed on that it was a real help.
Now that I'm not taking them anymore I can say that it is more difficult to sleep, generally have more energy and get mad/irritable far easier when before I just didn't have the energy to get mad.
TL;DR: It helped although when I was going through it I didn't feel anything.
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | chk73tm | I had to take them over the course of 8 months as I was going through my depression and just a month ago I was finally taken off of them. Frankly I didn't feel anything at all, however the people around me all agreed on that it was a real help.
Now that I'm not taking them anymore I can say that it is more difficult to sleep, generally have more energy and get mad/irritable far easier when before I just didn't have the energy to get mad. | It helped although when I was going through it I didn't feel anything. |
CatapultTurtle | Honestly? We havent met this person yet, trust me.
I remember when the Schubukai (Apologize for the spelling) seemed to be the end all, when the grand line was huge, 99 million was a lot of bounty and shanks was a million miles away.
I think we will see who the reason for the void century is, Monkey D Dragon will be involved and Luffy facing a huge problem (eg. losing his powers/losing a member of his crew) which will shape where he will go.
TL;DR Much like BB didnt seem like a big deal back in Jaya, soon someone huge will emerge as the final boss | Honestly? We havent met this person yet, trust me.
I remember when the Schubukai (Apologize for the spelling) seemed to be the end all, when the grand line was huge, 99 million was a lot of bounty and shanks was a million miles away.
I think we will see who the reason for the void century is, Monkey D Dragon will be involved and Luffy facing a huge problem (eg. losing his powers/losing a member of his crew) which will shape where he will go.
TL;DR Much like BB didnt seem like a big deal back in Jaya, soon someone huge will emerge as the final boss
| OnePiece | t5_2rfz5 | chkbrnx | Honestly? We havent met this person yet, trust me.
I remember when the Schubukai (Apologize for the spelling) seemed to be the end all, when the grand line was huge, 99 million was a lot of bounty and shanks was a million miles away.
I think we will see who the reason for the void century is, Monkey D Dragon will be involved and Luffy facing a huge problem (eg. losing his powers/losing a member of his crew) which will shape where he will go. | Much like BB didnt seem like a big deal back in Jaya, soon someone huge will emerge as the final boss |
Degoe | Yes, try to be the ultimate negotiator. Maybe you will once get the chances to evade the imminent war between north chernarus, south chernarus and the zombie walkers across the wall. Be crowned king of the chernaya with all the opulence and abundance of the lands.
Tldr
Negotiating in this game will help your further business life imho. | Yes, try to be the ultimate negotiator. Maybe you will once get the chances to evade the imminent war between north chernarus, south chernarus and the zombie walkers across the wall. Be crowned king of the chernaya with all the opulence and abundance of the lands.
Tldr
Negotiating in this game will help your further business life imho.
| dayz | t5_2ty3s | chkn6as | Yes, try to be the ultimate negotiator. Maybe you will once get the chances to evade the imminent war between north chernarus, south chernarus and the zombie walkers across the wall. Be crowned king of the chernaya with all the opulence and abundance of the lands. | Negotiating in this game will help your further business life imho. |
rorysparshott | A therapist and/or a psychiatrist.
My first question is why you need to lower your neuroticism and/or dampen your emotions.
Please, if you're needing something like this, then a trained medical professional is what you need, not some guy who read a few articles on wikipedia.
Trust me, I've gone through a lot of issues on my own for various things, and just throwing drugs at the problem doesn't help, and can make you really quite ill (Ginko gives you shits that are the size, shape, and consistency, of railway sleepers). What helped me most for this is meditation and exercise, but this is only a sticking plaster approach before getting professional help, whether psychological, or psychiatric.
Please, for the love of your own health and well being, if you need help with something like this, the internet is not your friend.
To illustrate this, think of your five most stupid friends you have. Imagine that they are the ones giving the advice here. Take the advice, sure, but remember its from the internet, and people could be talking not just shit, but seriously dangerous shit.
**tl;dr use professionals, not the internet** | A therapist and/or a psychiatrist.
My first question is why you need to lower your neuroticism and/or dampen your emotions.
Please, if you're needing something like this, then a trained medical professional is what you need, not some guy who read a few articles on wikipedia.
Trust me, I've gone through a lot of issues on my own for various things, and just throwing drugs at the problem doesn't help, and can make you really quite ill (Ginko gives you shits that are the size, shape, and consistency, of railway sleepers). What helped me most for this is meditation and exercise, but this is only a sticking plaster approach before getting professional help, whether psychological, or psychiatric.
Please, for the love of your own health and well being, if you need help with something like this, the internet is not your friend.
To illustrate this, think of your five most stupid friends you have. Imagine that they are the ones giving the advice here. Take the advice, sure, but remember its from the internet, and people could be talking not just shit, but seriously dangerous shit.
tl;dr use professionals, not the internet
| StackAdvice | t5_2ttk1 | chkn19w | A therapist and/or a psychiatrist.
My first question is why you need to lower your neuroticism and/or dampen your emotions.
Please, if you're needing something like this, then a trained medical professional is what you need, not some guy who read a few articles on wikipedia.
Trust me, I've gone through a lot of issues on my own for various things, and just throwing drugs at the problem doesn't help, and can make you really quite ill (Ginko gives you shits that are the size, shape, and consistency, of railway sleepers). What helped me most for this is meditation and exercise, but this is only a sticking plaster approach before getting professional help, whether psychological, or psychiatric.
Please, for the love of your own health and well being, if you need help with something like this, the internet is not your friend.
To illustrate this, think of your five most stupid friends you have. Imagine that they are the ones giving the advice here. Take the advice, sure, but remember its from the internet, and people could be talking not just shit, but seriously dangerous shit. | use professionals, not the internet |
Mercury-7 | At my gym they have a list of intramural sports to join. But this is at a college, I was actually thinking of getting involved in hockey and the ice rink in my town has novice lessons which seems cool. The same thing should apply for basketball as there are community centers that probably have a sign up sheet for an adult league. There are probably going to be different "divisions" (like D4 will be for the most experienced players and D1 is for the least experienced) sign up for the one that is the most appropriate. If that doesn't work use google. Just google "adult basketball for [your skill level, ie if beginner write "beginner"] in [your city's name]" and see what you find. If you live in a small town do the same thing but google for the closest biggest town.
*TL;DR* Check GYM, most likely will find someone in this league or a sign up sheet somewhere there, if that fails go to community center and ask around, if that fails Internet. Good luck! | At my gym they have a list of intramural sports to join. But this is at a college, I was actually thinking of getting involved in hockey and the ice rink in my town has novice lessons which seems cool. The same thing should apply for basketball as there are community centers that probably have a sign up sheet for an adult league. There are probably going to be different "divisions" (like D4 will be for the most experienced players and D1 is for the least experienced) sign up for the one that is the most appropriate. If that doesn't work use google. Just google "adult basketball for [your skill level, ie if beginner write "beginner"] in [your city's name]" and see what you find. If you live in a small town do the same thing but google for the closest biggest town.
TL;DR Check GYM, most likely will find someone in this league or a sign up sheet somewhere there, if that fails go to community center and ask around, if that fails Internet. Good luck!
| AskMen | t5_2s30g | chkutzm | At my gym they have a list of intramural sports to join. But this is at a college, I was actually thinking of getting involved in hockey and the ice rink in my town has novice lessons which seems cool. The same thing should apply for basketball as there are community centers that probably have a sign up sheet for an adult league. There are probably going to be different "divisions" (like D4 will be for the most experienced players and D1 is for the least experienced) sign up for the one that is the most appropriate. If that doesn't work use google. Just google "adult basketball for [your skill level, ie if beginner write "beginner"] in [your city's name]" and see what you find. If you live in a small town do the same thing but google for the closest biggest town. | Check GYM, most likely will find someone in this league or a sign up sheet somewhere there, if that fails go to community center and ask around, if that fails Internet. Good luck! |
Ismokeweeed | There is a bind called attack move click in the key binds. What it does is makes it that you only have to press A and it leaves out the left click portion. I much prefer this to A+left click key bind(which is simply called attack move.)
Tl;Dr: attack move click=press A
Attack move= press A then left click. | There is a bind called attack move click in the key binds. What it does is makes it that you only have to press A and it leaves out the left click portion. I much prefer this to A+left click key bind(which is simply called attack move.)
Tl;Dr: attack move click=press A
Attack move= press A then left click.
| summonerschool | t5_2t9x3 | chlfpso | There is a bind called attack move click in the key binds. What it does is makes it that you only have to press A and it leaves out the left click portion. I much prefer this to A+left click key bind(which is simply called attack move.) | attack move click=press A
Attack move= press A then left click. |
Antoniomike7 | I heard Fantastic Planet by total chance in a YouTube recommendation (after watching Troy's moog pedal demo). Gave these guys a good listening and got totally hooked and I have to agree, Fantastic Planet is truly a fantastic album. Although I heard them about a year ago, I just got really into their old stuff, like Magnified and Comfort. And to those who liked Fantastic Planet, you will love Magnified as well. (correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Comfort and Magnified were recorded with a drum machine, not an actual drummer)
TL;DR: Failure is quite awesome if you're into Nirvana-ish sound | I heard Fantastic Planet by total chance in a YouTube recommendation (after watching Troy's moog pedal demo). Gave these guys a good listening and got totally hooked and I have to agree, Fantastic Planet is truly a fantastic album. Although I heard them about a year ago, I just got really into their old stuff, like Magnified and Comfort. And to those who liked Fantastic Planet, you will love Magnified as well. (correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Comfort and Magnified were recorded with a drum machine, not an actual drummer)
TL;DR: Failure is quite awesome if you're into Nirvana-ish sound
| qotsa | t5_2sbyp | chlmui8 | I heard Fantastic Planet by total chance in a YouTube recommendation (after watching Troy's moog pedal demo). Gave these guys a good listening and got totally hooked and I have to agree, Fantastic Planet is truly a fantastic album. Although I heard them about a year ago, I just got really into their old stuff, like Magnified and Comfort. And to those who liked Fantastic Planet, you will love Magnified as well. (correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Comfort and Magnified were recorded with a drum machine, not an actual drummer) | Failure is quite awesome if you're into Nirvana-ish sound |
oGsBumder | i don't cannon rush (im a terran player), but whenever i meet a player who tries it against me (diamond level) i always win, even when the game transitions into an even macro game. their apm is always incredibly low and they have awful macro. i believe most cannon rushers (also proxy 2 gate etc) just do it because they can win with it in a higher league than they could win macro games in. of course some are just normal players trying out the strategy once or twice for fun, or offracers messing around etc. but most cannon rushes/proxy 2 gate tend to be from players who do it nearly every game. i know because i always check their match histories.
TL;DR they do it because it's the only way they can win games in their current league | i don't cannon rush (im a terran player), but whenever i meet a player who tries it against me (diamond level) i always win, even when the game transitions into an even macro game. their apm is always incredibly low and they have awful macro. i believe most cannon rushers (also proxy 2 gate etc) just do it because they can win with it in a higher league than they could win macro games in. of course some are just normal players trying out the strategy once or twice for fun, or offracers messing around etc. but most cannon rushes/proxy 2 gate tend to be from players who do it nearly every game. i know because i always check their match histories.
TL;DR they do it because it's the only way they can win games in their current league
| starcraft | t5_2qpp6 | chlnsr6 | i don't cannon rush (im a terran player), but whenever i meet a player who tries it against me (diamond level) i always win, even when the game transitions into an even macro game. their apm is always incredibly low and they have awful macro. i believe most cannon rushers (also proxy 2 gate etc) just do it because they can win with it in a higher league than they could win macro games in. of course some are just normal players trying out the strategy once or twice for fun, or offracers messing around etc. but most cannon rushes/proxy 2 gate tend to be from players who do it nearly every game. i know because i always check their match histories. | they do it because it's the only way they can win games in their current league |
nexlux | What league are you? This might be an opportunity to talk about your past games and the content of this post - there is a logical explanation and maybe some safer builds would help your gameplay. For example.... early scouting is the sign of a good player, the meta did not shift away from that. Cheese just needs to be scouted to be beaten, if you need help learning what signs mean cheese is coming I will be happy to help, I am literally a master cheeser z p t.
TL; DR Humblebrag/offer for assistance to anyone who needs help scouting cheese | What league are you? This might be an opportunity to talk about your past games and the content of this post - there is a logical explanation and maybe some safer builds would help your gameplay. For example.... early scouting is the sign of a good player, the meta did not shift away from that. Cheese just needs to be scouted to be beaten, if you need help learning what signs mean cheese is coming I will be happy to help, I am literally a master cheeser z p t.
TL; DR Humblebrag/offer for assistance to anyone who needs help scouting cheese
| starcraft | t5_2qpp6 | chlo2zr | What league are you? This might be an opportunity to talk about your past games and the content of this post - there is a logical explanation and maybe some safer builds would help your gameplay. For example.... early scouting is the sign of a good player, the meta did not shift away from that. Cheese just needs to be scouted to be beaten, if you need help learning what signs mean cheese is coming I will be happy to help, I am literally a master cheeser z p t. | Humblebrag/offer for assistance to anyone who needs help scouting cheese |
zjcadd | Add some more cards in your deck so opponent has to think about it. If you only play expand oriented , you gotta be tricked by opponent most likely.
Eg.
Maru 's proxy rax build is always a threat. If you play greed, gotta be punished. Thus, you may play safe.
But maru has a 14 CC build as well.
Its just mind game(when scouting is not that efficient early start)
Tldr paper rock is more in depth than paper only | Add some more cards in your deck so opponent has to think about it. If you only play expand oriented , you gotta be tricked by opponent most likely.
Eg.
Maru 's proxy rax build is always a threat. If you play greed, gotta be punished. Thus, you may play safe.
But maru has a 14 CC build as well.
Its just mind game(when scouting is not that efficient early start)
Tldr paper rock is more in depth than paper only
| starcraft | t5_2qpp6 | chlnlsa | Add some more cards in your deck so opponent has to think about it. If you only play expand oriented , you gotta be tricked by opponent most likely.
Eg.
Maru 's proxy rax build is always a threat. If you play greed, gotta be punished. Thus, you may play safe.
But maru has a 14 CC build as well.
Its just mind game(when scouting is not that efficient early start) | paper rock is more in depth than paper only |
deenn | Your causality is wrong. You are already stating that it came from a pro liverpool site in your example, while the question you are trying to answer is exactly that. Whether or not the statement made is partial to Ronaldo/Suarez and thereby if the site is hinting at a more deserved winner.
You could actually say the RM site (in reality, not in example) is more objective since they are giving more facts.
In your logic it could be said the *liverpool* site is *hiding* information to make it seem like they deserved it equally, while they didn't since Ronaldo played more games.
TL;DR: Your logic is flawed. | Your causality is wrong. You are already stating that it came from a pro liverpool site in your example, while the question you are trying to answer is exactly that. Whether or not the statement made is partial to Ronaldo/Suarez and thereby if the site is hinting at a more deserved winner.
You could actually say the RM site (in reality, not in example) is more objective since they are giving more facts.
In your logic it could be said the liverpool site is hiding information to make it seem like they deserved it equally, while they didn't since Ronaldo played more games.
TL;DR: Your logic is flawed.
| soccer | t5_2qi58 | chlvb4g | Your causality is wrong. You are already stating that it came from a pro liverpool site in your example, while the question you are trying to answer is exactly that. Whether or not the statement made is partial to Ronaldo/Suarez and thereby if the site is hinting at a more deserved winner.
You could actually say the RM site (in reality, not in example) is more objective since they are giving more facts.
In your logic it could be said the liverpool site is hiding information to make it seem like they deserved it equally, while they didn't since Ronaldo played more games. | Your logic is flawed. |
dunnoyabassa | i am moving from michigan to texas, attempting to start/find a new job there, getting married, and going to greece within a 2 month span this summer.
potentially squeezing in a bachelor/bachelorette party in NOLA as well.
TLDR: committing to shit + hedonism and going broke | i am moving from michigan to texas, attempting to start/find a new job there, getting married, and going to greece within a 2 month span this summer.
potentially squeezing in a bachelor/bachelorette party in NOLA as well.
TLDR: committing to shit + hedonism and going broke
| INTP | t5_2qhvl | chlwgle | i am moving from michigan to texas, attempting to start/find a new job there, getting married, and going to greece within a 2 month span this summer.
potentially squeezing in a bachelor/bachelorette party in NOLA as well. | committing to shit + hedonism and going broke |
fluffy-d-wolf | I've done worse and got through it, and so will you :) Many moons ago I took the tip of my middle finger clean off! I lost a chunk about 3/4 the size of a dime but I still had a regular schedule of shows to play with my band. At the time we played out 4-5 nights a week.
What helped me get through it was using a gauze 4x4 bandage (available at any drug store), fold it in half and wrap it around my finger, then cover it in medical tape (also available at the drug store) wrapped good and tight. It will hurt a bit when you play, that's for sure, and it will feel really weird fretting notes with that finger, but it will keep you from doing further damage and keep you playing.
Don't use duct tape, it shreds on the strings pretty fast and leaves goo on them, same with electrical tape and grip tape.
Mind you, you'll want to baby that finger and not fret with it if you don't have to, so temporarily using some different fingerings might be a good idea.
TL/DR: 4x4 gauze and medical tape is your friend ;) | I've done worse and got through it, and so will you :) Many moons ago I took the tip of my middle finger clean off! I lost a chunk about 3/4 the size of a dime but I still had a regular schedule of shows to play with my band. At the time we played out 4-5 nights a week.
What helped me get through it was using a gauze 4x4 bandage (available at any drug store), fold it in half and wrap it around my finger, then cover it in medical tape (also available at the drug store) wrapped good and tight. It will hurt a bit when you play, that's for sure, and it will feel really weird fretting notes with that finger, but it will keep you from doing further damage and keep you playing.
Don't use duct tape, it shreds on the strings pretty fast and leaves goo on them, same with electrical tape and grip tape.
Mind you, you'll want to baby that finger and not fret with it if you don't have to, so temporarily using some different fingerings might be a good idea.
TL/DR: 4x4 gauze and medical tape is your friend ;)
| Guitar | t5_2qi79 | chml7j8 | I've done worse and got through it, and so will you :) Many moons ago I took the tip of my middle finger clean off! I lost a chunk about 3/4 the size of a dime but I still had a regular schedule of shows to play with my band. At the time we played out 4-5 nights a week.
What helped me get through it was using a gauze 4x4 bandage (available at any drug store), fold it in half and wrap it around my finger, then cover it in medical tape (also available at the drug store) wrapped good and tight. It will hurt a bit when you play, that's for sure, and it will feel really weird fretting notes with that finger, but it will keep you from doing further damage and keep you playing.
Don't use duct tape, it shreds on the strings pretty fast and leaves goo on them, same with electrical tape and grip tape.
Mind you, you'll want to baby that finger and not fret with it if you don't have to, so temporarily using some different fingerings might be a good idea. | 4x4 gauze and medical tape is your friend ;) |
CynicalRaps | Theres alot of reasons certain characters werent included. Wander being the case of Team ICO not allowing Wander to be a part of the game, there was a big issue with that. Just cuz Sony owned the studio doesnt mean they could just use the character... also too many time restraints, i wish they wouldve had more time to bring it out. that way Dart and Kat couldve been included as intended. as well as other modes etc. they were pushed to quickly and that led to the demise of the studio pretty much
TL;DR: they had an excellent idea, but due to restrictions within the company and time restraints.... it was poorly executed | Theres alot of reasons certain characters werent included. Wander being the case of Team ICO not allowing Wander to be a part of the game, there was a big issue with that. Just cuz Sony owned the studio doesnt mean they could just use the character... also too many time restraints, i wish they wouldve had more time to bring it out. that way Dart and Kat couldve been included as intended. as well as other modes etc. they were pushed to quickly and that led to the demise of the studio pretty much
TL;DR: they had an excellent idea, but due to restrictions within the company and time restraints.... it was poorly executed
| gaming | t5_2qh03 | chmu9wv | Theres alot of reasons certain characters werent included. Wander being the case of Team ICO not allowing Wander to be a part of the game, there was a big issue with that. Just cuz Sony owned the studio doesnt mean they could just use the character... also too many time restraints, i wish they wouldve had more time to bring it out. that way Dart and Kat couldve been included as intended. as well as other modes etc. they were pushed to quickly and that led to the demise of the studio pretty much | they had an excellent idea, but due to restrictions within the company and time restraints.... it was poorly executed |
MillieKentner | Novice oil maker here trying to improve my product. I'm in Boston, I've been using cannabis for over a decade but am just in the last few months enjoying my new found legal status. I run about 2 ounces every weekend for myself and a few other patients. I'm packing 60 gram columns and blasting vector or whatever's cheap on amazon, I tried as many different brands as I could find, yet it all seems to be the same. Purging in a nothing special vac-it-pro for about 24 hours on a pancake-skillet. I practice diffusing the heat differently but I always IR thermometer the chamber with the lid off and make sure I'm a solid 110 indefinitely before I leave anything alone. How can I get a perpetually solid product at room temperature? Do I just need patients purging? No matter how shatter-ie I come out the chamber, usually by the next cook I've melted back to something more like bend-and-snap or even grease in one very strange occurrence. Any next level tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. I'm also freezing both tane and column before my run.. don't really notice a difference but I'm probably too small time for it to be significant with the pittance amount of freeze-ables I'm keeping out. I'm buying OK black market buds non-medicinals would say it's "dank" but I know it's just average in the scheme of cannabis quality. I'd winterize but I'm already facing such a low yield for my cost anything that could reduce weight just tears me up too much.
Tl:dr- being lazy gets you meh results, can I cheat? | Novice oil maker here trying to improve my product. I'm in Boston, I've been using cannabis for over a decade but am just in the last few months enjoying my new found legal status. I run about 2 ounces every weekend for myself and a few other patients. I'm packing 60 gram columns and blasting vector or whatever's cheap on amazon, I tried as many different brands as I could find, yet it all seems to be the same. Purging in a nothing special vac-it-pro for about 24 hours on a pancake-skillet. I practice diffusing the heat differently but I always IR thermometer the chamber with the lid off and make sure I'm a solid 110 indefinitely before I leave anything alone. How can I get a perpetually solid product at room temperature? Do I just need patients purging? No matter how shatter-ie I come out the chamber, usually by the next cook I've melted back to something more like bend-and-snap or even grease in one very strange occurrence. Any next level tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. I'm also freezing both tane and column before my run.. don't really notice a difference but I'm probably too small time for it to be significant with the pittance amount of freeze-ables I'm keeping out. I'm buying OK black market buds non-medicinals would say it's "dank" but I know it's just average in the scheme of cannabis quality. I'd winterize but I'm already facing such a low yield for my cost anything that could reduce weight just tears me up too much.
Tl:dr- being lazy gets you meh results, can I cheat?
| CannabisExtracts | t5_2r341 | chmg3rc | Novice oil maker here trying to improve my product. I'm in Boston, I've been using cannabis for over a decade but am just in the last few months enjoying my new found legal status. I run about 2 ounces every weekend for myself and a few other patients. I'm packing 60 gram columns and blasting vector or whatever's cheap on amazon, I tried as many different brands as I could find, yet it all seems to be the same. Purging in a nothing special vac-it-pro for about 24 hours on a pancake-skillet. I practice diffusing the heat differently but I always IR thermometer the chamber with the lid off and make sure I'm a solid 110 indefinitely before I leave anything alone. How can I get a perpetually solid product at room temperature? Do I just need patients purging? No matter how shatter-ie I come out the chamber, usually by the next cook I've melted back to something more like bend-and-snap or even grease in one very strange occurrence. Any next level tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. I'm also freezing both tane and column before my run.. don't really notice a difference but I'm probably too small time for it to be significant with the pittance amount of freeze-ables I'm keeping out. I'm buying OK black market buds non-medicinals would say it's "dank" but I know it's just average in the scheme of cannabis quality. I'd winterize but I'm already facing such a low yield for my cost anything that could reduce weight just tears me up too much. | being lazy gets you meh results, can I cheat? |
BrainWav | Basically, what happens here is the transport effect makes your character transparent. Your main body has no textures inside (obviously), so when the transparency effect is applied you just see through them. Your character's clothing *is* your body, for the most part and thus conforms to this.
The issue arises when you have layered or loose clothing, or anything with internal or concave space. These things aren't part of the main body, and thus when they have the transparency effect applied, you see what's under them.
The same thing happens with eyebrows, facial hair, scars, and some parts of some hairs, as these are all objects attached to the character.
tl;dr: It's not a bug or feature, it's an engine limitation. This has always happened, you likely just never noticed before. | Basically, what happens here is the transport effect makes your character transparent. Your main body has no textures inside (obviously), so when the transparency effect is applied you just see through them. Your character's clothing is your body, for the most part and thus conforms to this.
The issue arises when you have layered or loose clothing, or anything with internal or concave space. These things aren't part of the main body, and thus when they have the transparency effect applied, you see what's under them.
The same thing happens with eyebrows, facial hair, scars, and some parts of some hairs, as these are all objects attached to the character.
tl;dr: It's not a bug or feature, it's an engine limitation. This has always happened, you likely just never noticed before.
| sto | t5_2rfq3 | chmjz9f | Basically, what happens here is the transport effect makes your character transparent. Your main body has no textures inside (obviously), so when the transparency effect is applied you just see through them. Your character's clothing is your body, for the most part and thus conforms to this.
The issue arises when you have layered or loose clothing, or anything with internal or concave space. These things aren't part of the main body, and thus when they have the transparency effect applied, you see what's under them.
The same thing happens with eyebrows, facial hair, scars, and some parts of some hairs, as these are all objects attached to the character. | It's not a bug or feature, it's an engine limitation. This has always happened, you likely just never noticed before. |
cdc194 | Not a sleepwalker but I have a story. Its not even really about a sleepwalker but rather someone with night terrors. If you are unfamiliar with night terrors just hold on a minute and I will fill you in. I had just joined the Army and was sent to Fort Benning, there they had this place called the Adujent Generals (AG) where you in-processed and got your initial uniforms, shots, etc. No one knows how long they will be there, we hear horror stories that people have been waiting weeks to get picked up. The cadre are assholes and you are basically in purgatory with no idea when you'll get out. Anyway, we were scared shitless, for the most part, and huddled into this room with about 300 bunk beds. There are gang members roaming around, people getting in fights, its just the worst people you can imagine being around. Cue the first night and I finally fall asleep, only to be awoken by someone screaming at the top of their lungs... AND ITS GETTING LOUDER! I look up to see this dude screaming and running down the aisle, all of us are sitting up, he runs full speed into the wall and is out cold. He gets up, looks around and limps back to bed. The next night we get the idea to tie him to his bed so it doesnt happen again. Sure enough there is this guy screaming at the top of his lungs feverishly untying the 550 cord wrapped around his chest and the bottom of the bunk, he gets up, runs full speed into the wall, and it repeats. Next night one of the college graduates takes over operation night terror, he ties the guys ankle after he goes to sleep, gives him about 15 feet of slack and ties it to another bunk. Later that night SCREAMING! Here he goes again, another 3 minutes of him scr*THUMP** he is outcold, he ran and his tied ankle hit the end of the slack which promptly made him swing sideways and knock himself out on the ground, we go get the Sergeant on CQ and tell him what has been going on. They rocket this guy through the discharge process since he is going to end up harming himself badly, he is processed for an entry level discharge within a week of joining.
TL-DR: Joined the Army and was worried about the Drill Sergeants but they were nothing compared to Pvt. Night Terror. | Not a sleepwalker but I have a story. Its not even really about a sleepwalker but rather someone with night terrors. If you are unfamiliar with night terrors just hold on a minute and I will fill you in. I had just joined the Army and was sent to Fort Benning, there they had this place called the Adujent Generals (AG) where you in-processed and got your initial uniforms, shots, etc. No one knows how long they will be there, we hear horror stories that people have been waiting weeks to get picked up. The cadre are assholes and you are basically in purgatory with no idea when you'll get out. Anyway, we were scared shitless, for the most part, and huddled into this room with about 300 bunk beds. There are gang members roaming around, people getting in fights, its just the worst people you can imagine being around. Cue the first night and I finally fall asleep, only to be awoken by someone screaming at the top of their lungs... AND ITS GETTING LOUDER! I look up to see this dude screaming and running down the aisle, all of us are sitting up, he runs full speed into the wall and is out cold. He gets up, looks around and limps back to bed. The next night we get the idea to tie him to his bed so it doesnt happen again. Sure enough there is this guy screaming at the top of his lungs feverishly untying the 550 cord wrapped around his chest and the bottom of the bunk, he gets up, runs full speed into the wall, and it repeats. Next night one of the college graduates takes over operation night terror, he ties the guys ankle after he goes to sleep, gives him about 15 feet of slack and ties it to another bunk. Later that night SCREAMING! Here he goes again, another 3 minutes of him scr*THUMP** he is outcold, he ran and his tied ankle hit the end of the slack which promptly made him swing sideways and knock himself out on the ground, we go get the Sergeant on CQ and tell him what has been going on. They rocket this guy through the discharge process since he is going to end up harming himself badly, he is processed for an entry level discharge within a week of joining.
TL-DR: Joined the Army and was worried about the Drill Sergeants but they were nothing compared to Pvt. Night Terror.
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | chmt30p | Not a sleepwalker but I have a story. Its not even really about a sleepwalker but rather someone with night terrors. If you are unfamiliar with night terrors just hold on a minute and I will fill you in. I had just joined the Army and was sent to Fort Benning, there they had this place called the Adujent Generals (AG) where you in-processed and got your initial uniforms, shots, etc. No one knows how long they will be there, we hear horror stories that people have been waiting weeks to get picked up. The cadre are assholes and you are basically in purgatory with no idea when you'll get out. Anyway, we were scared shitless, for the most part, and huddled into this room with about 300 bunk beds. There are gang members roaming around, people getting in fights, its just the worst people you can imagine being around. Cue the first night and I finally fall asleep, only to be awoken by someone screaming at the top of their lungs... AND ITS GETTING LOUDER! I look up to see this dude screaming and running down the aisle, all of us are sitting up, he runs full speed into the wall and is out cold. He gets up, looks around and limps back to bed. The next night we get the idea to tie him to his bed so it doesnt happen again. Sure enough there is this guy screaming at the top of his lungs feverishly untying the 550 cord wrapped around his chest and the bottom of the bunk, he gets up, runs full speed into the wall, and it repeats. Next night one of the college graduates takes over operation night terror, he ties the guys ankle after he goes to sleep, gives him about 15 feet of slack and ties it to another bunk. Later that night SCREAMING! Here he goes again, another 3 minutes of him scr*THUMP** he is outcold, he ran and his tied ankle hit the end of the slack which promptly made him swing sideways and knock himself out on the ground, we go get the Sergeant on CQ and tell him what has been going on. They rocket this guy through the discharge process since he is going to end up harming himself badly, he is processed for an entry level discharge within a week of joining. | Joined the Army and was worried about the Drill Sergeants but they were nothing compared to Pvt. Night Terror. |
tikor07 | And also despite what many police officers will mislead you into believing, you are under no obligation to tell them you are recording. Going forward IANAL so double check with your state wiretapping laws just to be safe.
US States are divided into either one-party or all-parties consent when it comes to audio recording. In states with one-party consent if at least one person in the conversation consents to the recording (this includes the person being you), then you don't require consent from any other parties involved.
When it comes to recording interactions with LEOs specifically, last year the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the State of Illinois and let the lower federal court's ruling stand which stated that Illinois wiretapping law was unconstitutional. The law which was struck down made it a felony to record anyone's voice without their knowledge. The law had been used against citizens that were recording their own arrests. [Link to story.](
So, although you still hear of and see videos of police demanding that you stop recording without their permission, that it's a crime to record them after they asked you to stop, etc. it's actually better in my opinion to record surreptitiously if possible. Some of the best caught red-handed, obvious violation of civil rights videos out there are where the cop didn't know he was being recorded before it was too late.
tl;dr Don't let an LEO tell you that you can't record a police interaction. | And also despite what many police officers will mislead you into believing, you are under no obligation to tell them you are recording. Going forward IANAL so double check with your state wiretapping laws just to be safe.
US States are divided into either one-party or all-parties consent when it comes to audio recording. In states with one-party consent if at least one person in the conversation consents to the recording (this includes the person being you), then you don't require consent from any other parties involved.
When it comes to recording interactions with LEOs specifically, last year the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the State of Illinois and let the lower federal court's ruling stand which stated that Illinois wiretapping law was unconstitutional. The law which was struck down made it a felony to record anyone's voice without their knowledge. The law had been used against citizens that were recording their own arrests. [Link to story.](
So, although you still hear of and see videos of police demanding that you stop recording without their permission, that it's a crime to record them after they asked you to stop, etc. it's actually better in my opinion to record surreptitiously if possible. Some of the best caught red-handed, obvious violation of civil rights videos out there are where the cop didn't know he was being recorded before it was too late.
tl;dr Don't let an LEO tell you that you can't record a police interaction.
| conspiracy | t5_2qh4r | chnc96s | And also despite what many police officers will mislead you into believing, you are under no obligation to tell them you are recording. Going forward IANAL so double check with your state wiretapping laws just to be safe.
US States are divided into either one-party or all-parties consent when it comes to audio recording. In states with one-party consent if at least one person in the conversation consents to the recording (this includes the person being you), then you don't require consent from any other parties involved.
When it comes to recording interactions with LEOs specifically, last year the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the State of Illinois and let the lower federal court's ruling stand which stated that Illinois wiretapping law was unconstitutional. The law which was struck down made it a felony to record anyone's voice without their knowledge. The law had been used against citizens that were recording their own arrests. [Link to story.](
So, although you still hear of and see videos of police demanding that you stop recording without their permission, that it's a crime to record them after they asked you to stop, etc. it's actually better in my opinion to record surreptitiously if possible. Some of the best caught red-handed, obvious violation of civil rights videos out there are where the cop didn't know he was being recorded before it was too late. | Don't let an LEO tell you that you can't record a police interaction. |
PainfulPeanutBlender | In this sub I will get down voted for this, but can we give the fuckin cop a break on this one?
Yes, some cops are pigs and total abusive assholes but guess what citizens can be obnoxious pricks and ask for it too. The guy was trying to piss her off, as evident in the 'watch this' as he starts filming, and it seems from what the cop says they're in a bad area and were acting suspicious.
She was asking questions (in the beginning) in a very nice way, given she flipped out and got a little rude and probably could have worded it better but did she actually DO anything crooked to them? Did she detain them when others have on citizens that just ask that question? This just seems so circle jerk-esque, that cop was just trying to do her job the guy was intentionally trying to irritate her and because this is /r/conspiracy we all jump on his side and berate her for being a bitch
TL;DR yes, the cop's tone was a little rude but she wasn't out of control | In this sub I will get down voted for this, but can we give the fuckin cop a break on this one?
Yes, some cops are pigs and total abusive assholes but guess what citizens can be obnoxious pricks and ask for it too. The guy was trying to piss her off, as evident in the 'watch this' as he starts filming, and it seems from what the cop says they're in a bad area and were acting suspicious.
She was asking questions (in the beginning) in a very nice way, given she flipped out and got a little rude and probably could have worded it better but did she actually DO anything crooked to them? Did she detain them when others have on citizens that just ask that question? This just seems so circle jerk-esque, that cop was just trying to do her job the guy was intentionally trying to irritate her and because this is /r/conspiracy we all jump on his side and berate her for being a bitch
TL;DR yes, the cop's tone was a little rude but she wasn't out of control
| conspiracy | t5_2qh4r | chn5eu9 | In this sub I will get down voted for this, but can we give the fuckin cop a break on this one?
Yes, some cops are pigs and total abusive assholes but guess what citizens can be obnoxious pricks and ask for it too. The guy was trying to piss her off, as evident in the 'watch this' as he starts filming, and it seems from what the cop says they're in a bad area and were acting suspicious.
She was asking questions (in the beginning) in a very nice way, given she flipped out and got a little rude and probably could have worded it better but did she actually DO anything crooked to them? Did she detain them when others have on citizens that just ask that question? This just seems so circle jerk-esque, that cop was just trying to do her job the guy was intentionally trying to irritate her and because this is /r/conspiracy we all jump on his side and berate her for being a bitch | yes, the cop's tone was a little rude but she wasn't out of control |
Triumph_Me | Was visiting my aunts in the spring she has a river that flows through her back yard. She suggested that me and my cousins go canoeing. I'm all for it, so me in the front my cousin in the middle and her boyfriend in the back to steer pile into the canoe, my other cousin is in a kayak. We all had life jackets vests on put i didn't buckle mine. We were having a great time,the river was moving quickly we didn't even have to paddle, not being from the area I didn't think anything of it. We rounded a corner and there were HUGE rapids we were quickly approaching. I yelled to paddle to shore instead we went sideways with the boyfriend closest to the shore and me in the middle, that's when we hit the first rapid and flipped the canoe. I got cracked pretty good in the head by the canoe underwater but managed to hang on for dear life as the canoe and I tumbled through a few more rapids as we hit another rapid and mercifully flipped right side up, I managed to crawl into the half sunk canoe and hold on until my cousin in the kayak managed to get to me and rode the rest of the rapids together.
TL;DR Visiting my aunt almost drowned. | Was visiting my aunts in the spring she has a river that flows through her back yard. She suggested that me and my cousins go canoeing. I'm all for it, so me in the front my cousin in the middle and her boyfriend in the back to steer pile into the canoe, my other cousin is in a kayak. We all had life jackets vests on put i didn't buckle mine. We were having a great time,the river was moving quickly we didn't even have to paddle, not being from the area I didn't think anything of it. We rounded a corner and there were HUGE rapids we were quickly approaching. I yelled to paddle to shore instead we went sideways with the boyfriend closest to the shore and me in the middle, that's when we hit the first rapid and flipped the canoe. I got cracked pretty good in the head by the canoe underwater but managed to hang on for dear life as the canoe and I tumbled through a few more rapids as we hit another rapid and mercifully flipped right side up, I managed to crawl into the half sunk canoe and hold on until my cousin in the kayak managed to get to me and rode the rest of the rapids together.
TL;DR Visiting my aunt almost drowned.
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | chn1f1h | Was visiting my aunts in the spring she has a river that flows through her back yard. She suggested that me and my cousins go canoeing. I'm all for it, so me in the front my cousin in the middle and her boyfriend in the back to steer pile into the canoe, my other cousin is in a kayak. We all had life jackets vests on put i didn't buckle mine. We were having a great time,the river was moving quickly we didn't even have to paddle, not being from the area I didn't think anything of it. We rounded a corner and there were HUGE rapids we were quickly approaching. I yelled to paddle to shore instead we went sideways with the boyfriend closest to the shore and me in the middle, that's when we hit the first rapid and flipped the canoe. I got cracked pretty good in the head by the canoe underwater but managed to hang on for dear life as the canoe and I tumbled through a few more rapids as we hit another rapid and mercifully flipped right side up, I managed to crawl into the half sunk canoe and hold on until my cousin in the kayak managed to get to me and rode the rest of the rapids together. | Visiting my aunt almost drowned. |
xxTesseractxx | On the thumb stretch? If that's what you mean, hmm- the low G, then the stretch to 7th fret with pinky, the tricky part is when the ring plays the 3rd string, 6th fret - The subtle trick to make that work is that you sort of shift/lift your hand, rotate it such that, well, how to say this - okay, you don't fret the 6th fret, 3rd string *until* that string is played - this gives you more time to shift your hand and get the finger placement. If you watch John play it live, this is what he does as well. If you try that Herculean stretch from thumb on low G (6th string, 3rd fret) then slam down both the pinky and ring finger on 1st string 7th fret and 3rd string 6th fret, respectively, it just wont work. I'm sure that's what causes your problem getting that chord to voice. I had the same problem, and a combinatiton of woodshedding it and watching him play it live cleared up that part.
**TL;DR** - When making the thumb stretch, fret the pinky, but don't fret the 3rd string 6th fret *until* the actual note is voiced.
Doing this from memory, dont have guitar on-hand (too lazy to get off couch,actually,8p) - but if you need a bit more explanation, i can throw up a quick YT vid. | On the thumb stretch? If that's what you mean, hmm- the low G, then the stretch to 7th fret with pinky, the tricky part is when the ring plays the 3rd string, 6th fret - The subtle trick to make that work is that you sort of shift/lift your hand, rotate it such that, well, how to say this - okay, you don't fret the 6th fret, 3rd string until that string is played - this gives you more time to shift your hand and get the finger placement. If you watch John play it live, this is what he does as well. If you try that Herculean stretch from thumb on low G (6th string, 3rd fret) then slam down both the pinky and ring finger on 1st string 7th fret and 3rd string 6th fret, respectively, it just wont work. I'm sure that's what causes your problem getting that chord to voice. I had the same problem, and a combinatiton of woodshedding it and watching him play it live cleared up that part.
TL;DR - When making the thumb stretch, fret the pinky, but don't fret the 3rd string 6th fret until the actual note is voiced.
Doing this from memory, dont have guitar on-hand (too lazy to get off couch,actually,8p) - but if you need a bit more explanation, i can throw up a quick YT vid.
| JohnMayer | t5_2s156 | chn81qy | On the thumb stretch? If that's what you mean, hmm- the low G, then the stretch to 7th fret with pinky, the tricky part is when the ring plays the 3rd string, 6th fret - The subtle trick to make that work is that you sort of shift/lift your hand, rotate it such that, well, how to say this - okay, you don't fret the 6th fret, 3rd string until that string is played - this gives you more time to shift your hand and get the finger placement. If you watch John play it live, this is what he does as well. If you try that Herculean stretch from thumb on low G (6th string, 3rd fret) then slam down both the pinky and ring finger on 1st string 7th fret and 3rd string 6th fret, respectively, it just wont work. I'm sure that's what causes your problem getting that chord to voice. I had the same problem, and a combinatiton of woodshedding it and watching him play it live cleared up that part. | When making the thumb stretch, fret the pinky, but don't fret the 3rd string 6th fret until the actual note is voiced.
Doing this from memory, dont have guitar on-hand (too lazy to get off couch,actually,8p) - but if you need a bit more explanation, i can throw up a quick YT vid. |
FeinSlayer | The thing about is that it's a company who put their community before money. It has always been a pioneer for gaming people who play LOL tend to forget its a company with multiple AAA games and have been around for a while now and even own Steam! In saying that, Valve aren't doing this for their own profit even though they have made around 10million in their own pocket after costs and all. So its something Riot can learn from, because Valve put the community first, it's a community that wants to help itself out. Riot can still keep their way of hosting a tournament, but also take on board a community driven prize pool and with that probably beat valves records. Their is no reason Riot shouldn't do it, all they need to do is hope their community is like valves and they need to risk a little of their own.
TL:DR Vavle care about their community first, Something riot take note of and one day be as successful as they are. Not just with LOL but as a company. | The thing about is that it's a company who put their community before money. It has always been a pioneer for gaming people who play LOL tend to forget its a company with multiple AAA games and have been around for a while now and even own Steam! In saying that, Valve aren't doing this for their own profit even though they have made around 10million in their own pocket after costs and all. So its something Riot can learn from, because Valve put the community first, it's a community that wants to help itself out. Riot can still keep their way of hosting a tournament, but also take on board a community driven prize pool and with that probably beat valves records. Their is no reason Riot shouldn't do it, all they need to do is hope their community is like valves and they need to risk a little of their own.
TL:DR Vavle care about their community first, Something riot take note of and one day be as successful as they are. Not just with LOL but as a company.
| leagueoflegends | t5_2rfxx | chn50eg | The thing about is that it's a company who put their community before money. It has always been a pioneer for gaming people who play LOL tend to forget its a company with multiple AAA games and have been around for a while now and even own Steam! In saying that, Valve aren't doing this for their own profit even though they have made around 10million in their own pocket after costs and all. So its something Riot can learn from, because Valve put the community first, it's a community that wants to help itself out. Riot can still keep their way of hosting a tournament, but also take on board a community driven prize pool and with that probably beat valves records. Their is no reason Riot shouldn't do it, all they need to do is hope their community is like valves and they need to risk a little of their own. | Vavle care about their community first, Something riot take note of and one day be as successful as they are. Not just with LOL but as a company. |
avathica | We are pretty sure this cat was the product of a breeding farm, so mistreatment is probably not a bad theory. She has all of the signs of potential inbreeding (full blood Persian) due to lack of sufficient males/females to use, plus the signs of giving birth to multiple litters. We have managed to work out the litter training as well as cleanliness (she didn't even know how to bathe herself, really), so those concerns are taken care of.
After taking the time to go over all of her ailments, we have taken her back to Spaymart for her to get spayed. The woman we have been in contact with was shocked and pissed that the cat wasn't spayed when the papers said she was (she also verified that she, in fact, was NOT). We also realized that the cat may not be used to walking on carpet after she started walking fine on hardwood flooring, so that concern is pretty much gone.
The recommendation from the vet about surgery is that, while she has no problems yet, she could potentially have them and IS a candidate for the surgery. So at this point, it is completely up to us, but it would make her life easier in the future. The woman said that some people WILL sponsor surgeries, so we are hoping she could find a sponsor. We are doing our best to give this cat the best things we can, and are hoping that we CAN keep her. It makes me and my boyfriend feel like total crap knowing that she has taken to us, and cannot 100% commit to her because we cannot afford the bills.
I know this sounds irresponsible of us to take on an injured/ailing/mistreated animal, but we honestly didn't intend to. We were told she was a younger cat with no problems, and didn't realize just what we got into until after the fact. We are still doing the best we can to help her and make sure she is in the best possible hands she can be.
tl/dr: Cat has learned how to be a cat after breeding farm, we're just left with the problem of surgery which can hopefully be solved. | We are pretty sure this cat was the product of a breeding farm, so mistreatment is probably not a bad theory. She has all of the signs of potential inbreeding (full blood Persian) due to lack of sufficient males/females to use, plus the signs of giving birth to multiple litters. We have managed to work out the litter training as well as cleanliness (she didn't even know how to bathe herself, really), so those concerns are taken care of.
After taking the time to go over all of her ailments, we have taken her back to Spaymart for her to get spayed. The woman we have been in contact with was shocked and pissed that the cat wasn't spayed when the papers said she was (she also verified that she, in fact, was NOT). We also realized that the cat may not be used to walking on carpet after she started walking fine on hardwood flooring, so that concern is pretty much gone.
The recommendation from the vet about surgery is that, while she has no problems yet, she could potentially have them and IS a candidate for the surgery. So at this point, it is completely up to us, but it would make her life easier in the future. The woman said that some people WILL sponsor surgeries, so we are hoping she could find a sponsor. We are doing our best to give this cat the best things we can, and are hoping that we CAN keep her. It makes me and my boyfriend feel like total crap knowing that she has taken to us, and cannot 100% commit to her because we cannot afford the bills.
I know this sounds irresponsible of us to take on an injured/ailing/mistreated animal, but we honestly didn't intend to. We were told she was a younger cat with no problems, and didn't realize just what we got into until after the fact. We are still doing the best we can to help her and make sure she is in the best possible hands she can be.
tl/dr: Cat has learned how to be a cat after breeding farm, we're just left with the problem of surgery which can hopefully be solved.
| NewOrleans | t5_2qhp5 | cho6cc4 | We are pretty sure this cat was the product of a breeding farm, so mistreatment is probably not a bad theory. She has all of the signs of potential inbreeding (full blood Persian) due to lack of sufficient males/females to use, plus the signs of giving birth to multiple litters. We have managed to work out the litter training as well as cleanliness (she didn't even know how to bathe herself, really), so those concerns are taken care of.
After taking the time to go over all of her ailments, we have taken her back to Spaymart for her to get spayed. The woman we have been in contact with was shocked and pissed that the cat wasn't spayed when the papers said she was (she also verified that she, in fact, was NOT). We also realized that the cat may not be used to walking on carpet after she started walking fine on hardwood flooring, so that concern is pretty much gone.
The recommendation from the vet about surgery is that, while she has no problems yet, she could potentially have them and IS a candidate for the surgery. So at this point, it is completely up to us, but it would make her life easier in the future. The woman said that some people WILL sponsor surgeries, so we are hoping she could find a sponsor. We are doing our best to give this cat the best things we can, and are hoping that we CAN keep her. It makes me and my boyfriend feel like total crap knowing that she has taken to us, and cannot 100% commit to her because we cannot afford the bills.
I know this sounds irresponsible of us to take on an injured/ailing/mistreated animal, but we honestly didn't intend to. We were told she was a younger cat with no problems, and didn't realize just what we got into until after the fact. We are still doing the best we can to help her and make sure she is in the best possible hands she can be. | Cat has learned how to be a cat after breeding farm, we're just left with the problem of surgery which can hopefully be solved. |
caesarfecit | My attitude is, if you're going to leak government secrets with the justification that those secrets involve illegal activities, then you should be prepared for the people you're implicitly calling criminals to brand you a traitor.
TL;DR: I don't consider Snowden a traitor, but if you're gonna martyr yourself, you commit to it. | My attitude is, if you're going to leak government secrets with the justification that those secrets involve illegal activities, then you should be prepared for the people you're implicitly calling criminals to brand you a traitor.
TL;DR: I don't consider Snowden a traitor, but if you're gonna martyr yourself, you commit to it.
| PoliticalDiscussion | t5_2sfmf | chnzafu | My attitude is, if you're going to leak government secrets with the justification that those secrets involve illegal activities, then you should be prepared for the people you're implicitly calling criminals to brand you a traitor. | I don't consider Snowden a traitor, but if you're gonna martyr yourself, you commit to it. |
ekofromlost | If I was the CEO, which I'm not, I'm just another moron that spends too much time on Reddit, I'd not allow that crap on the picture.
That's easy branding. Just because you Can do it like that I doesn't mean you should. Branding like that has Its limits. MCDonalds is a good example, because It's such a strong brand. It might work on a Chicken sandwich, but on a MCSushi is too much of a stretch. And yet they do It because It's easy and safe. Marketing is barely sparkled with creativity and usually it resigns being the same old hammering of ideas until the consumer collapses under the weight of the information. It's MCSushi on TV, Radio, The streets, Internet, SMS on your phone, until you have a damn MCSushi. Then MCDonalds sales are good and marketing escaped another campaign with a happy client. But that doesn't mean MCSushi is good.
Imagine if that woman that wrote Harry Potter decides to write a "Cooking with Pickles" Recipe Book. Praising Harry Potter would be a long stretch of her reputation as a writer (or her "brand amplitude", as a stupid marketer would say on a meeting), and yet they would do it. And then comes the idiotic consumer that thinks that a Pickle recipe book would be a nice read just because it was written by that woman that wrote Harry Potter.
TLDR: Writing a good book doesn't mean all books you write are good. Making a good hamburger doesn't mean all sandwiches you make are going to taste good. Believing that is a sad form of stupidity.
Marketing like that is marketing without wits, and absolutely no style. | If I was the CEO, which I'm not, I'm just another moron that spends too much time on Reddit, I'd not allow that crap on the picture.
That's easy branding. Just because you Can do it like that I doesn't mean you should. Branding like that has Its limits. MCDonalds is a good example, because It's such a strong brand. It might work on a Chicken sandwich, but on a MCSushi is too much of a stretch. And yet they do It because It's easy and safe. Marketing is barely sparkled with creativity and usually it resigns being the same old hammering of ideas until the consumer collapses under the weight of the information. It's MCSushi on TV, Radio, The streets, Internet, SMS on your phone, until you have a damn MCSushi. Then MCDonalds sales are good and marketing escaped another campaign with a happy client. But that doesn't mean MCSushi is good.
Imagine if that woman that wrote Harry Potter decides to write a "Cooking with Pickles" Recipe Book. Praising Harry Potter would be a long stretch of her reputation as a writer (or her "brand amplitude", as a stupid marketer would say on a meeting), and yet they would do it. And then comes the idiotic consumer that thinks that a Pickle recipe book would be a nice read just because it was written by that woman that wrote Harry Potter.
TLDR: Writing a good book doesn't mean all books you write are good. Making a good hamburger doesn't mean all sandwiches you make are going to taste good. Believing that is a sad form of stupidity.
Marketing like that is marketing without wits, and absolutely no style.
| books | t5_2qh4i | chnwzle | If I was the CEO, which I'm not, I'm just another moron that spends too much time on Reddit, I'd not allow that crap on the picture.
That's easy branding. Just because you Can do it like that I doesn't mean you should. Branding like that has Its limits. MCDonalds is a good example, because It's such a strong brand. It might work on a Chicken sandwich, but on a MCSushi is too much of a stretch. And yet they do It because It's easy and safe. Marketing is barely sparkled with creativity and usually it resigns being the same old hammering of ideas until the consumer collapses under the weight of the information. It's MCSushi on TV, Radio, The streets, Internet, SMS on your phone, until you have a damn MCSushi. Then MCDonalds sales are good and marketing escaped another campaign with a happy client. But that doesn't mean MCSushi is good.
Imagine if that woman that wrote Harry Potter decides to write a "Cooking with Pickles" Recipe Book. Praising Harry Potter would be a long stretch of her reputation as a writer (or her "brand amplitude", as a stupid marketer would say on a meeting), and yet they would do it. And then comes the idiotic consumer that thinks that a Pickle recipe book would be a nice read just because it was written by that woman that wrote Harry Potter. | Writing a good book doesn't mean all books you write are good. Making a good hamburger doesn't mean all sandwiches you make are going to taste good. Believing that is a sad form of stupidity.
Marketing like that is marketing without wits, and absolutely no style. |
recklessfred | **Fun story time:** I work for a medical imaging company, and we sometimes work with Toshiba, as they produce flat panel detectors used in radiography. I primarily handle IT and web stuff, but I was brought along on a meeting with another partner of ours; there was a dearth of usable media and flavor text for our website, so I was going to see what I could get from our partners and listen in on the meeting for anything that could fill a webpage. This was my very first in-person meeting with any of my company's partners.
When we got there, in addition to the people I was expecting, I was greeted by three Toshiba employees. Before going any further, it'd be good to note that Toshiba is a Japanese company. I don't know if you know this, but [business cards are pretty serious business in Japan](
At no point did anyone at my company warn me or give me a crash course in accepting business cards from Japanese people, but I was fairly familiar with the customs thanks to being, ever so *very* slightly, a weeaboo. "Bitch, I've browsed J-list, I've watched Outlaw Star- I know the drill," I thought to myself as I accepted their business cards with the utmost professionalism, confident that my years of watching Toonami and browsing 4chan had chiseled me into the most Japan-aware man in the state of Ohio.
There was a problem, though. Since I had no idea any Toshiba representatives would be there, I didn’t think to bring a business card holder, or anything else "card appropriate," and I was pretty sure I'd look like an asshole if I just jammed them into my pocket- so I tucked them neatly inside my precariously bound, pocket-sized spiral notebook. I know what you're thinking. "A spiral notebook? What is this? High school?" But, I assure you, my notebook was the epitome of class. You'd kill for a notebook even half as sharp.
After the exchange, we shuffled into the boardroom. An hour or so in, some difficulties arose and it became clear that everyone who didn't need to be in the room should find somewhere else to be. I and a fellow IT guy under our partner’s employ conjured up a believable reason for why we should be in *not* that room right away, and we got up from our chairs. I had forgotten that my awesome, perfectly pocket-sized notebook was not in my pocket as it most often was, but rather on my lap. As I made my escape, my notebook spilled open, releasing the Toshibamen’s cards to the floor. Unsure if they could see what I had just done, I scrambled to pick the cards up, accidentally stepping on one and *audibly* bending another in the process. They knew. I didn’t turn to look, but I could hear and feel the face of everyone on our side of the table contort into a pained cringe.
I’m not sure how much this incident contributed to the very unhappy faces everyone was wearing when they came out of the boardroom half an hour later, but I can tell you I was not brought to any more meetings.
**tl;dr:** man with superhuman awareness of Japanese culture accidentally looks like [this](
| Fun story time: I work for a medical imaging company, and we sometimes work with Toshiba, as they produce flat panel detectors used in radiography. I primarily handle IT and web stuff, but I was brought along on a meeting with another partner of ours; there was a dearth of usable media and flavor text for our website, so I was going to see what I could get from our partners and listen in on the meeting for anything that could fill a webpage. This was my very first in-person meeting with any of my company's partners.
When we got there, in addition to the people I was expecting, I was greeted by three Toshiba employees. Before going any further, it'd be good to note that Toshiba is a Japanese company. I don't know if you know this, but [business cards are pretty serious business in Japan](
At no point did anyone at my company warn me or give me a crash course in accepting business cards from Japanese people, but I was fairly familiar with the customs thanks to being, ever so very slightly, a weeaboo. "Bitch, I've browsed J-list, I've watched Outlaw Star- I know the drill," I thought to myself as I accepted their business cards with the utmost professionalism, confident that my years of watching Toonami and browsing 4chan had chiseled me into the most Japan-aware man in the state of Ohio.
There was a problem, though. Since I had no idea any Toshiba representatives would be there, I didn’t think to bring a business card holder, or anything else "card appropriate," and I was pretty sure I'd look like an asshole if I just jammed them into my pocket- so I tucked them neatly inside my precariously bound, pocket-sized spiral notebook. I know what you're thinking. "A spiral notebook? What is this? High school?" But, I assure you, my notebook was the epitome of class. You'd kill for a notebook even half as sharp.
After the exchange, we shuffled into the boardroom. An hour or so in, some difficulties arose and it became clear that everyone who didn't need to be in the room should find somewhere else to be. I and a fellow IT guy under our partner’s employ conjured up a believable reason for why we should be in not that room right away, and we got up from our chairs. I had forgotten that my awesome, perfectly pocket-sized notebook was not in my pocket as it most often was, but rather on my lap. As I made my escape, my notebook spilled open, releasing the Toshibamen’s cards to the floor. Unsure if they could see what I had just done, I scrambled to pick the cards up, accidentally stepping on one and audibly bending another in the process. They knew. I didn’t turn to look, but I could hear and feel the face of everyone on our side of the table contort into a pained cringe.
I’m not sure how much this incident contributed to the very unhappy faces everyone was wearing when they came out of the boardroom half an hour later, but I can tell you I was not brought to any more meetings.
tl;dr: man with superhuman awareness of Japanese culture accidentally looks like [this](
| dogecoin | t5_2zcp2 | cho67kr | Fun story time: I work for a medical imaging company, and we sometimes work with Toshiba, as they produce flat panel detectors used in radiography. I primarily handle IT and web stuff, but I was brought along on a meeting with another partner of ours; there was a dearth of usable media and flavor text for our website, so I was going to see what I could get from our partners and listen in on the meeting for anything that could fill a webpage. This was my very first in-person meeting with any of my company's partners.
When we got there, in addition to the people I was expecting, I was greeted by three Toshiba employees. Before going any further, it'd be good to note that Toshiba is a Japanese company. I don't know if you know this, but [business cards are pretty serious business in Japan](
At no point did anyone at my company warn me or give me a crash course in accepting business cards from Japanese people, but I was fairly familiar with the customs thanks to being, ever so very slightly, a weeaboo. "Bitch, I've browsed J-list, I've watched Outlaw Star- I know the drill," I thought to myself as I accepted their business cards with the utmost professionalism, confident that my years of watching Toonami and browsing 4chan had chiseled me into the most Japan-aware man in the state of Ohio.
There was a problem, though. Since I had no idea any Toshiba representatives would be there, I didn’t think to bring a business card holder, or anything else "card appropriate," and I was pretty sure I'd look like an asshole if I just jammed them into my pocket- so I tucked them neatly inside my precariously bound, pocket-sized spiral notebook. I know what you're thinking. "A spiral notebook? What is this? High school?" But, I assure you, my notebook was the epitome of class. You'd kill for a notebook even half as sharp.
After the exchange, we shuffled into the boardroom. An hour or so in, some difficulties arose and it became clear that everyone who didn't need to be in the room should find somewhere else to be. I and a fellow IT guy under our partner’s employ conjured up a believable reason for why we should be in not that room right away, and we got up from our chairs. I had forgotten that my awesome, perfectly pocket-sized notebook was not in my pocket as it most often was, but rather on my lap. As I made my escape, my notebook spilled open, releasing the Toshibamen’s cards to the floor. Unsure if they could see what I had just done, I scrambled to pick the cards up, accidentally stepping on one and audibly bending another in the process. They knew. I didn’t turn to look, but I could hear and feel the face of everyone on our side of the table contort into a pained cringe.
I’m not sure how much this incident contributed to the very unhappy faces everyone was wearing when they came out of the boardroom half an hour later, but I can tell you I was not brought to any more meetings. | man with superhuman awareness of Japanese culture accidentally looks like [this]( |
TheHatTrick | God. . . damnit, Gunnit. This is why we can't have nice things.
This shit is why there's only a handful of women who show up and post here.
This shit is why you don't see any women coming into your local range alone to shoot without their boyfriend or a gaggle of friends for emotional support.
This isn't a fucking invitation-only gentleman's club, it's a gun forum.
Would you say that at the family dinner table at Thanksgiving, in front of your mother? Then maaaybe you should keep it to yourself. If you ever want her to feel welcome and respected at the range at least.
**tl;dr: Maybe don't compare a collection of inert objects that you PURCHASE to women--who, in case you forgot, happen to be people?**
Fuckin' A. | God. . . damnit, Gunnit. This is why we can't have nice things.
This shit is why there's only a handful of women who show up and post here.
This shit is why you don't see any women coming into your local range alone to shoot without their boyfriend or a gaggle of friends for emotional support.
This isn't a fucking invitation-only gentleman's club, it's a gun forum.
Would you say that at the family dinner table at Thanksgiving, in front of your mother? Then maaaybe you should keep it to yourself. If you ever want her to feel welcome and respected at the range at least.
tl;dr: Maybe don't compare a collection of inert objects that you PURCHASE to women--who, in case you forgot, happen to be people?
Fuckin' A.
| guns | t5_2qhc8 | choqz7w | God. . . damnit, Gunnit. This is why we can't have nice things.
This shit is why there's only a handful of women who show up and post here.
This shit is why you don't see any women coming into your local range alone to shoot without their boyfriend or a gaggle of friends for emotional support.
This isn't a fucking invitation-only gentleman's club, it's a gun forum.
Would you say that at the family dinner table at Thanksgiving, in front of your mother? Then maaaybe you should keep it to yourself. If you ever want her to feel welcome and respected at the range at least. | Maybe don't compare a collection of inert objects that you PURCHASE to women--who, in case you forgot, happen to be people?
Fuckin' A. |
SamLarson | So, it was a dark and stormy night... Well, not really. It was actually about three in the afternoon, mid July, only a few days after my birthday. I work in construction, so I've spent all day hauling about wood, concrete, drywall, and whatever else is on site. It was hotter than any other day so far, nearing a hundred degrees Farenheit. The boss had forced us to work anyway, so I got home chafed, sweaty, tired, and sore as all fuck.
I immediately grab a beer from the fridge, pop it open and guzzle half of it down. It was then I noticed a rhythmic tapping, I had attributed it earlier to a heavy heart beat from hard work, or maybe a loose something or other in the laundry room. As I head towards the room, I hear a muffled moaning.
I don't know how, but my brain immediately recognized that moaning, it wasn't my SO in pain, it was her nearing finish. For a moment, I grabbed the door knob and rested my head on the door, not knowing what was about to happen.
I slowly turned the knob and inched the door open. The image was permanently ingrained in my brain after that. The girl I thought the love of my life, riding this... I don't even know who he is. But she was riding him like a broken in stallion, letting him grab her tits and having him talk dirty.
I stood in the doorway for a while, trying to formulate some witty response to everything. I didn't need to though, he opened his eyes from his bliss and saw me, standing there. I remember his scream, so utterly girly. A moment ago he was sounding like some of those porn stars, gravelly voiced and suave.
"Honey... " I began, but she only screamed.
"Honey, how have I always described my job?" I asked, several times infact. I gradually got louder and louder until she stopped screaming.
"I believe my words were digging ditches and swinging sledges. " It sounded so much more menacing in my head. I walked towards the bed slowly, and the guy tried to stand up and to run out. He became tangled in the sheets and fell on his face, breaking his nose.
He moaned on the ground, slowly crawling towards the door. I may or may not have kicked him hard enough to speed his crawl along. Next to OUR bed was a nightstand, on which was set an overturned picture frame. I sat on the bed next to my naked girl and grabbed the picture. She grabbed my shoulders and began saying sweet nothings to me.
I looked at the picture, us at her 25th birthday party, hugging and smiling, almost cliched. I smashed the picture on the nightstand and pulled out the photo. I turned to her, pushed her down, undid my pants, and fucked her. I fucked her hard. There was no love, not any more, just me causing her as much pain while giving me as much pleasure as possible. After that ended, some amount of anal-then-oral-then-rough-vaginal-now-rinse/repeat later, I tore my face out of the photo, and handed her what remained.
"I want you to remember this. The joy we had, that you ruined." I said. " I want you to move out. Pack your bags, and go. I don't care where, just go." I stood up and went to take a shower. Before I left the room I turned one last time to her, for one final statement, and final fuck you for all the time wasted on you.
"And, you owe me about tree fiddy." Then I shed my skin and animorphed into a large grasshopper and hopped around the city, destroying buildings and eating people.
TL;DR: Found Ex cheating, had rough angry revenge sex, destroyed city. CHirp chirp. | So, it was a dark and stormy night... Well, not really. It was actually about three in the afternoon, mid July, only a few days after my birthday. I work in construction, so I've spent all day hauling about wood, concrete, drywall, and whatever else is on site. It was hotter than any other day so far, nearing a hundred degrees Farenheit. The boss had forced us to work anyway, so I got home chafed, sweaty, tired, and sore as all fuck.
I immediately grab a beer from the fridge, pop it open and guzzle half of it down. It was then I noticed a rhythmic tapping, I had attributed it earlier to a heavy heart beat from hard work, or maybe a loose something or other in the laundry room. As I head towards the room, I hear a muffled moaning.
I don't know how, but my brain immediately recognized that moaning, it wasn't my SO in pain, it was her nearing finish. For a moment, I grabbed the door knob and rested my head on the door, not knowing what was about to happen.
I slowly turned the knob and inched the door open. The image was permanently ingrained in my brain after that. The girl I thought the love of my life, riding this... I don't even know who he is. But she was riding him like a broken in stallion, letting him grab her tits and having him talk dirty.
I stood in the doorway for a while, trying to formulate some witty response to everything. I didn't need to though, he opened his eyes from his bliss and saw me, standing there. I remember his scream, so utterly girly. A moment ago he was sounding like some of those porn stars, gravelly voiced and suave.
"Honey... " I began, but she only screamed.
"Honey, how have I always described my job?" I asked, several times infact. I gradually got louder and louder until she stopped screaming.
"I believe my words were digging ditches and swinging sledges. " It sounded so much more menacing in my head. I walked towards the bed slowly, and the guy tried to stand up and to run out. He became tangled in the sheets and fell on his face, breaking his nose.
He moaned on the ground, slowly crawling towards the door. I may or may not have kicked him hard enough to speed his crawl along. Next to OUR bed was a nightstand, on which was set an overturned picture frame. I sat on the bed next to my naked girl and grabbed the picture. She grabbed my shoulders and began saying sweet nothings to me.
I looked at the picture, us at her 25th birthday party, hugging and smiling, almost cliched. I smashed the picture on the nightstand and pulled out the photo. I turned to her, pushed her down, undid my pants, and fucked her. I fucked her hard. There was no love, not any more, just me causing her as much pain while giving me as much pleasure as possible. After that ended, some amount of anal-then-oral-then-rough-vaginal-now-rinse/repeat later, I tore my face out of the photo, and handed her what remained.
"I want you to remember this. The joy we had, that you ruined." I said. " I want you to move out. Pack your bags, and go. I don't care where, just go." I stood up and went to take a shower. Before I left the room I turned one last time to her, for one final statement, and final fuck you for all the time wasted on you.
"And, you owe me about tree fiddy." Then I shed my skin and animorphed into a large grasshopper and hopped around the city, destroying buildings and eating people.
TL;DR: Found Ex cheating, had rough angry revenge sex, destroyed city. CHirp chirp.
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | chp2umh | So, it was a dark and stormy night... Well, not really. It was actually about three in the afternoon, mid July, only a few days after my birthday. I work in construction, so I've spent all day hauling about wood, concrete, drywall, and whatever else is on site. It was hotter than any other day so far, nearing a hundred degrees Farenheit. The boss had forced us to work anyway, so I got home chafed, sweaty, tired, and sore as all fuck.
I immediately grab a beer from the fridge, pop it open and guzzle half of it down. It was then I noticed a rhythmic tapping, I had attributed it earlier to a heavy heart beat from hard work, or maybe a loose something or other in the laundry room. As I head towards the room, I hear a muffled moaning.
I don't know how, but my brain immediately recognized that moaning, it wasn't my SO in pain, it was her nearing finish. For a moment, I grabbed the door knob and rested my head on the door, not knowing what was about to happen.
I slowly turned the knob and inched the door open. The image was permanently ingrained in my brain after that. The girl I thought the love of my life, riding this... I don't even know who he is. But she was riding him like a broken in stallion, letting him grab her tits and having him talk dirty.
I stood in the doorway for a while, trying to formulate some witty response to everything. I didn't need to though, he opened his eyes from his bliss and saw me, standing there. I remember his scream, so utterly girly. A moment ago he was sounding like some of those porn stars, gravelly voiced and suave.
"Honey... " I began, but she only screamed.
"Honey, how have I always described my job?" I asked, several times infact. I gradually got louder and louder until she stopped screaming.
"I believe my words were digging ditches and swinging sledges. " It sounded so much more menacing in my head. I walked towards the bed slowly, and the guy tried to stand up and to run out. He became tangled in the sheets and fell on his face, breaking his nose.
He moaned on the ground, slowly crawling towards the door. I may or may not have kicked him hard enough to speed his crawl along. Next to OUR bed was a nightstand, on which was set an overturned picture frame. I sat on the bed next to my naked girl and grabbed the picture. She grabbed my shoulders and began saying sweet nothings to me.
I looked at the picture, us at her 25th birthday party, hugging and smiling, almost cliched. I smashed the picture on the nightstand and pulled out the photo. I turned to her, pushed her down, undid my pants, and fucked her. I fucked her hard. There was no love, not any more, just me causing her as much pain while giving me as much pleasure as possible. After that ended, some amount of anal-then-oral-then-rough-vaginal-now-rinse/repeat later, I tore my face out of the photo, and handed her what remained.
"I want you to remember this. The joy we had, that you ruined." I said. " I want you to move out. Pack your bags, and go. I don't care where, just go." I stood up and went to take a shower. Before I left the room I turned one last time to her, for one final statement, and final fuck you for all the time wasted on you.
"And, you owe me about tree fiddy." Then I shed my skin and animorphed into a large grasshopper and hopped around the city, destroying buildings and eating people. | Found Ex cheating, had rough angry revenge sex, destroyed city. CHirp chirp. |
mylexie | I'm sorry, but you're making an awful lot of assumptions here. It's not like either of us sleeps around - we didn't do so when we were single, and we don't do it now either. We just don't see why sex with other people should be the one thing that's off limits because we're together.
This was not my idea, but my husbands, and I agree with it because of the following:
We don't expect each other to be perfect, to be the only thing we need for eternal happiness. We can't be enough for each other in every way at every time in any situation.
I still have hobbies and so does he.
We both still go out for drinks with friends, tell them our problems, laugh and cry with them. I climb with some, which requires a lot of trust. I do almost all the things I do with my husband with other people too, and that's fine, because it's *different*. It adds something to my life, and to our marriage.
What I share with my husband goes deeper than that, and is about the whole package, and more besides. Above all love, but also partnership, communication, the willingness to compromise and help each other achieve their goals. A shared vision on how we can live a beautiful life together.
So, seeing that we can both still share mental intimacies as well as time with other people, and that we know we want to be together because of more than just loving each other sexually, why should we make the one thing we can't do anymore be having sex with someone else?
It seems so arbitrary, so very much a result of past societal norms/necessary evils (to avoid pregnancy, because of church morals). We don't hurt anyone, we treat each other and ourselves with respect. And we love each other enough not to want to restrict the other person more than necessary.
Tl;dr: There's more to marriage than sex and we find it strange to have that be the one restriction in our contact with other people. | I'm sorry, but you're making an awful lot of assumptions here. It's not like either of us sleeps around - we didn't do so when we were single, and we don't do it now either. We just don't see why sex with other people should be the one thing that's off limits because we're together.
This was not my idea, but my husbands, and I agree with it because of the following:
We don't expect each other to be perfect, to be the only thing we need for eternal happiness. We can't be enough for each other in every way at every time in any situation.
I still have hobbies and so does he.
We both still go out for drinks with friends, tell them our problems, laugh and cry with them. I climb with some, which requires a lot of trust. I do almost all the things I do with my husband with other people too, and that's fine, because it's different . It adds something to my life, and to our marriage.
What I share with my husband goes deeper than that, and is about the whole package, and more besides. Above all love, but also partnership, communication, the willingness to compromise and help each other achieve their goals. A shared vision on how we can live a beautiful life together.
So, seeing that we can both still share mental intimacies as well as time with other people, and that we know we want to be together because of more than just loving each other sexually, why should we make the one thing we can't do anymore be having sex with someone else?
It seems so arbitrary, so very much a result of past societal norms/necessary evils (to avoid pregnancy, because of church morals). We don't hurt anyone, we treat each other and ourselves with respect. And we love each other enough not to want to restrict the other person more than necessary.
Tl;dr: There's more to marriage than sex and we find it strange to have that be the one restriction in our contact with other people.
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | chonk9d | I'm sorry, but you're making an awful lot of assumptions here. It's not like either of us sleeps around - we didn't do so when we were single, and we don't do it now either. We just don't see why sex with other people should be the one thing that's off limits because we're together.
This was not my idea, but my husbands, and I agree with it because of the following:
We don't expect each other to be perfect, to be the only thing we need for eternal happiness. We can't be enough for each other in every way at every time in any situation.
I still have hobbies and so does he.
We both still go out for drinks with friends, tell them our problems, laugh and cry with them. I climb with some, which requires a lot of trust. I do almost all the things I do with my husband with other people too, and that's fine, because it's different . It adds something to my life, and to our marriage.
What I share with my husband goes deeper than that, and is about the whole package, and more besides. Above all love, but also partnership, communication, the willingness to compromise and help each other achieve their goals. A shared vision on how we can live a beautiful life together.
So, seeing that we can both still share mental intimacies as well as time with other people, and that we know we want to be together because of more than just loving each other sexually, why should we make the one thing we can't do anymore be having sex with someone else?
It seems so arbitrary, so very much a result of past societal norms/necessary evils (to avoid pregnancy, because of church morals). We don't hurt anyone, we treat each other and ourselves with respect. And we love each other enough not to want to restrict the other person more than necessary. | There's more to marriage than sex and we find it strange to have that be the one restriction in our contact with other people. |
FalconOne | Posted this once before. Mostly was to the same question.
I go to her house, as a surprise, just to spend time watching TV and stuff. Its in the evening and sunset, so no light really in the house when I go in through the garage. As I walk in, lights are off for the most part, but I look down the hall, and see a dim light coming in from the cracks of her bedroom door. As I step closer, I can hear whats going on, so I peer in the crack of the door and see her going down on some dude.
My blood is boiling. But, I had severe anger issues years ago and learned to control myself, learned to use my anger for other things. so I steady my heart rate walk away from the door, not making a noise, they never knew I was looking. I walk into the living room and start pacing. Just thinking the thoughts "why" and "How long" "She's been lieing to me this entire time".
It dawns on me. I'll wait till their mid fuck and tell her its off. She's got a predictable sex routine, so I knew it would be a while before they actually started going at it. So, I walk into the kitchen, which is on the opposite side of the house, they will not be able to hear anything I do in the kitchen (unless I deliberately make noise). After this adrenalin rush, the anger, the thoughts, My stomach starts to growl. I hadn't eaten because I *was planning* on getting food with her so we could have dinner and a movie. So, I open the fridge, now that I look in the fridge, the thought of food upsets me. But habits die hard, so I look in the pantry. "ooooo" I think to myself as I see a box of popcorn. The though of popcorn does not upset my stomach, in fact the thought of buttery salty goodness seams to make my belly settle.
I get a bag, pop it in the microwave, luckily she has one of those costly newer ones that are nice and quiet, but the door latch is loud, so I carefully pull the handle so it doesn't make a loud click. I cook the bag. shake the back, open the bag, sprinkle some white cheddar stuff in it, shake it some more. Pour into a bowl and shake some more. I stand still for a moment to see if I can still hear this guy moaning in her room from getting head, Yep, they never stopped so they never heard me.
about a minute later I walk into the living room, I take a few bites of popcorn, then I hear the ever waited for sound of the bed squeak that tells me a lot of weight just shifted to the middle of the bed. Someone is riding someone.
Then it dawns on me. Perfect I think, I know what to do.
Remember when I said her sex routine was predictable? Well, I know her physical ability well enough to time her noise. She isn't a screamer per-say, but she can be loud. She also has an insecurity issue so she prefers the lights off, so when I look down the hall, sure enough, no light through the bottom of the door. So, I time it. I listen to the rhythm of her moans, and the squeaking of the bed. I time it so I can open the door mid moan so they wont hear the latch. I peer in and sure enough she's riding him like a beast, also facing the headboard, which means her back is toward the door.
I back out, look down the hall, lights are off. I open the door again mid moan and slowly step in side, she is obscuring his line of site to the door. I sit in a desk chair she has by the door, and just start eating popcorn.
It take a minute for the smell of popcorn to fill the room, she stops, turns the nightstand light on, turns around. They see me there with one foot crossed onto my knee, bowl of popcorn in hand, nodding my head.
I say "Don't stop on account of me, Just seeing if she'll do anything different for you that she wasn't going to do for me." I take a few bites of popcorn, I see the dudes eyes getting wider and wider, her face is red and full of shame. then I say after finishing a bite of popcorn "Looks like she is doing the same thing she did to me last night, quite entertaining from this angle" but I said it looking at her in such a way that I knew would trigger her insecurity.
I got up, left the bowl of popcorn in the chair. closed the bedroom door. Took the few things of mine I left at her place and walked out. Just as I'm getting my car into gear, He runs out and starts demanding to know who the hell I was. I say "Well, I *was* her BF, I apparently didn't get the memo this evening that it was over" He starts to shake like a scared dog "I didn't know she had a BF"
"Yea, apparently she lies about things" while putting my hand on the side of my mouth as if to cover a sore...
Drove off. She sends me texts a few hours later saying things from sorry, then later, "its you're fault" then apologizing again, saying it was a mistake that dude ment nothing, to again saying its my fault "it wouldn't have happened had I not expected to see me tonight". After that I blocked the number.
tl;dr: Wanted dinner and a movie, got popcorn and a show instead. | Posted this once before. Mostly was to the same question.
I go to her house, as a surprise, just to spend time watching TV and stuff. Its in the evening and sunset, so no light really in the house when I go in through the garage. As I walk in, lights are off for the most part, but I look down the hall, and see a dim light coming in from the cracks of her bedroom door. As I step closer, I can hear whats going on, so I peer in the crack of the door and see her going down on some dude.
My blood is boiling. But, I had severe anger issues years ago and learned to control myself, learned to use my anger for other things. so I steady my heart rate walk away from the door, not making a noise, they never knew I was looking. I walk into the living room and start pacing. Just thinking the thoughts "why" and "How long" "She's been lieing to me this entire time".
It dawns on me. I'll wait till their mid fuck and tell her its off. She's got a predictable sex routine, so I knew it would be a while before they actually started going at it. So, I walk into the kitchen, which is on the opposite side of the house, they will not be able to hear anything I do in the kitchen (unless I deliberately make noise). After this adrenalin rush, the anger, the thoughts, My stomach starts to growl. I hadn't eaten because I was planning on getting food with her so we could have dinner and a movie. So, I open the fridge, now that I look in the fridge, the thought of food upsets me. But habits die hard, so I look in the pantry. "ooooo" I think to myself as I see a box of popcorn. The though of popcorn does not upset my stomach, in fact the thought of buttery salty goodness seams to make my belly settle.
I get a bag, pop it in the microwave, luckily she has one of those costly newer ones that are nice and quiet, but the door latch is loud, so I carefully pull the handle so it doesn't make a loud click. I cook the bag. shake the back, open the bag, sprinkle some white cheddar stuff in it, shake it some more. Pour into a bowl and shake some more. I stand still for a moment to see if I can still hear this guy moaning in her room from getting head, Yep, they never stopped so they never heard me.
about a minute later I walk into the living room, I take a few bites of popcorn, then I hear the ever waited for sound of the bed squeak that tells me a lot of weight just shifted to the middle of the bed. Someone is riding someone.
Then it dawns on me. Perfect I think, I know what to do.
Remember when I said her sex routine was predictable? Well, I know her physical ability well enough to time her noise. She isn't a screamer per-say, but she can be loud. She also has an insecurity issue so she prefers the lights off, so when I look down the hall, sure enough, no light through the bottom of the door. So, I time it. I listen to the rhythm of her moans, and the squeaking of the bed. I time it so I can open the door mid moan so they wont hear the latch. I peer in and sure enough she's riding him like a beast, also facing the headboard, which means her back is toward the door.
I back out, look down the hall, lights are off. I open the door again mid moan and slowly step in side, she is obscuring his line of site to the door. I sit in a desk chair she has by the door, and just start eating popcorn.
It take a minute for the smell of popcorn to fill the room, she stops, turns the nightstand light on, turns around. They see me there with one foot crossed onto my knee, bowl of popcorn in hand, nodding my head.
I say "Don't stop on account of me, Just seeing if she'll do anything different for you that she wasn't going to do for me." I take a few bites of popcorn, I see the dudes eyes getting wider and wider, her face is red and full of shame. then I say after finishing a bite of popcorn "Looks like she is doing the same thing she did to me last night, quite entertaining from this angle" but I said it looking at her in such a way that I knew would trigger her insecurity.
I got up, left the bowl of popcorn in the chair. closed the bedroom door. Took the few things of mine I left at her place and walked out. Just as I'm getting my car into gear, He runs out and starts demanding to know who the hell I was. I say "Well, I was her BF, I apparently didn't get the memo this evening that it was over" He starts to shake like a scared dog "I didn't know she had a BF"
"Yea, apparently she lies about things" while putting my hand on the side of my mouth as if to cover a sore...
Drove off. She sends me texts a few hours later saying things from sorry, then later, "its you're fault" then apologizing again, saying it was a mistake that dude ment nothing, to again saying its my fault "it wouldn't have happened had I not expected to see me tonight". After that I blocked the number.
tl;dr: Wanted dinner and a movie, got popcorn and a show instead.
| AskReddit | t5_2qh1i | choyyfg | Posted this once before. Mostly was to the same question.
I go to her house, as a surprise, just to spend time watching TV and stuff. Its in the evening and sunset, so no light really in the house when I go in through the garage. As I walk in, lights are off for the most part, but I look down the hall, and see a dim light coming in from the cracks of her bedroom door. As I step closer, I can hear whats going on, so I peer in the crack of the door and see her going down on some dude.
My blood is boiling. But, I had severe anger issues years ago and learned to control myself, learned to use my anger for other things. so I steady my heart rate walk away from the door, not making a noise, they never knew I was looking. I walk into the living room and start pacing. Just thinking the thoughts "why" and "How long" "She's been lieing to me this entire time".
It dawns on me. I'll wait till their mid fuck and tell her its off. She's got a predictable sex routine, so I knew it would be a while before they actually started going at it. So, I walk into the kitchen, which is on the opposite side of the house, they will not be able to hear anything I do in the kitchen (unless I deliberately make noise). After this adrenalin rush, the anger, the thoughts, My stomach starts to growl. I hadn't eaten because I was planning on getting food with her so we could have dinner and a movie. So, I open the fridge, now that I look in the fridge, the thought of food upsets me. But habits die hard, so I look in the pantry. "ooooo" I think to myself as I see a box of popcorn. The though of popcorn does not upset my stomach, in fact the thought of buttery salty goodness seams to make my belly settle.
I get a bag, pop it in the microwave, luckily she has one of those costly newer ones that are nice and quiet, but the door latch is loud, so I carefully pull the handle so it doesn't make a loud click. I cook the bag. shake the back, open the bag, sprinkle some white cheddar stuff in it, shake it some more. Pour into a bowl and shake some more. I stand still for a moment to see if I can still hear this guy moaning in her room from getting head, Yep, they never stopped so they never heard me.
about a minute later I walk into the living room, I take a few bites of popcorn, then I hear the ever waited for sound of the bed squeak that tells me a lot of weight just shifted to the middle of the bed. Someone is riding someone.
Then it dawns on me. Perfect I think, I know what to do.
Remember when I said her sex routine was predictable? Well, I know her physical ability well enough to time her noise. She isn't a screamer per-say, but she can be loud. She also has an insecurity issue so she prefers the lights off, so when I look down the hall, sure enough, no light through the bottom of the door. So, I time it. I listen to the rhythm of her moans, and the squeaking of the bed. I time it so I can open the door mid moan so they wont hear the latch. I peer in and sure enough she's riding him like a beast, also facing the headboard, which means her back is toward the door.
I back out, look down the hall, lights are off. I open the door again mid moan and slowly step in side, she is obscuring his line of site to the door. I sit in a desk chair she has by the door, and just start eating popcorn.
It take a minute for the smell of popcorn to fill the room, she stops, turns the nightstand light on, turns around. They see me there with one foot crossed onto my knee, bowl of popcorn in hand, nodding my head.
I say "Don't stop on account of me, Just seeing if she'll do anything different for you that she wasn't going to do for me." I take a few bites of popcorn, I see the dudes eyes getting wider and wider, her face is red and full of shame. then I say after finishing a bite of popcorn "Looks like she is doing the same thing she did to me last night, quite entertaining from this angle" but I said it looking at her in such a way that I knew would trigger her insecurity.
I got up, left the bowl of popcorn in the chair. closed the bedroom door. Took the few things of mine I left at her place and walked out. Just as I'm getting my car into gear, He runs out and starts demanding to know who the hell I was. I say "Well, I was her BF, I apparently didn't get the memo this evening that it was over" He starts to shake like a scared dog "I didn't know she had a BF"
"Yea, apparently she lies about things" while putting my hand on the side of my mouth as if to cover a sore...
Drove off. She sends me texts a few hours later saying things from sorry, then later, "its you're fault" then apologizing again, saying it was a mistake that dude ment nothing, to again saying its my fault "it wouldn't have happened had I not expected to see me tonight". After that I blocked the number. | Wanted dinner and a movie, got popcorn and a show instead. |
Violent_Fajitas | [Can - Future Days](
The rest of the album is sublime (one of my favorites of all time) and this track (the opener) my favorite off of it.
I know exactly where you are coming from with the anxiety and apathy. They almost build on each other to Doing nothing because you feel terrible about yourself, and feeling terrible about yourself because you are doing nothing... not a great place to be haha.
I listened to future days for the first time in a very bad place in my life, and I can't say that its so great of a track that it changed everything and brought me out of it... but for about 9 minutes I was completely at peace with myself. Almost like you go on a little vacation inside your head where the only company is that magnificent fucking groove.
TL;DR: Listen to Can they are really fucking good. | [Can - Future Days](
The rest of the album is sublime (one of my favorites of all time) and this track (the opener) my favorite off of it.
I know exactly where you are coming from with the anxiety and apathy. They almost build on each other to Doing nothing because you feel terrible about yourself, and feeling terrible about yourself because you are doing nothing... not a great place to be haha.
I listened to future days for the first time in a very bad place in my life, and I can't say that its so great of a track that it changed everything and brought me out of it... but for about 9 minutes I was completely at peace with myself. Almost like you go on a little vacation inside your head where the only company is that magnificent fucking groove.
TL;DR: Listen to Can they are really fucking good.
| LetsTalkMusic | t5_2t4it | chpnfbv | Can - Future Days](
The rest of the album is sublime (one of my favorites of all time) and this track (the opener) my favorite off of it.
I know exactly where you are coming from with the anxiety and apathy. They almost build on each other to Doing nothing because you feel terrible about yourself, and feeling terrible about yourself because you are doing nothing... not a great place to be haha.
I listened to future days for the first time in a very bad place in my life, and I can't say that its so great of a track that it changed everything and brought me out of it... but for about 9 minutes I was completely at peace with myself. Almost like you go on a little vacation inside your head where the only company is that magnificent fucking groove. | Listen to Can they are really fucking good. |
ariSTIDEcalisse | Tu sais, tu n'es pas obligé de prendre ton bazou pour venir en ville.
On n'arrête pas aux rouges parce que ce n'est pas nécéssaire pour notre sécurité. Les lumières rouges ont été inventées parce que les autos ne sont pas aussi maniables que les vélos et n'offrent pas au conducteur une aussi bonne visibilité des alentours; un vélo qui arrive à l'intersection peut facilement évaluer le danger de la traverser, et s'arrêter sur un dix-sous, tandis qu'un gars en auto ne peut pas voir aussi bien ce qui s'en vient dans l'intersection et surtout, comme une auto roule plus vite, elle ne peut pas s'arrêter aussi sec qu'un vélo.
TL;DR: si les vélos passent sur les rouges, c'est de la faute des autos. | Tu sais, tu n'es pas obligé de prendre ton bazou pour venir en ville.
On n'arrête pas aux rouges parce que ce n'est pas nécéssaire pour notre sécurité. Les lumières rouges ont été inventées parce que les autos ne sont pas aussi maniables que les vélos et n'offrent pas au conducteur une aussi bonne visibilité des alentours; un vélo qui arrive à l'intersection peut facilement évaluer le danger de la traverser, et s'arrêter sur un dix-sous, tandis qu'un gars en auto ne peut pas voir aussi bien ce qui s'en vient dans l'intersection et surtout, comme une auto roule plus vite, elle ne peut pas s'arrêter aussi sec qu'un vélo.
TL;DR: si les vélos passent sur les rouges, c'est de la faute des autos.
| montreal | t5_2qnmr | chovfyb | Tu sais, tu n'es pas obligé de prendre ton bazou pour venir en ville.
On n'arrête pas aux rouges parce que ce n'est pas nécéssaire pour notre sécurité. Les lumières rouges ont été inventées parce que les autos ne sont pas aussi maniables que les vélos et n'offrent pas au conducteur une aussi bonne visibilité des alentours; un vélo qui arrive à l'intersection peut facilement évaluer le danger de la traverser, et s'arrêter sur un dix-sous, tandis qu'un gars en auto ne peut pas voir aussi bien ce qui s'en vient dans l'intersection et surtout, comme une auto roule plus vite, elle ne peut pas s'arrêter aussi sec qu'un vélo. | si les vélos passent sur les rouges, c'est de la faute des autos. |
Jtangel27 | It takes a bit of time for a real friendship to form. We have to have hung out for a little bit before we become friends, I guess. Relationship wise though, I dunno. Like, last year, I met this girl at a get together through a friend. We later on became friends over the course of the school year. Then she had a party at her house on the first day of summer. I was the last one to leave, and it was a little bit awkward, but it was cool just talking to her and everything. I really didn't know too much about her until then. After that, we started texting a lot throughout the summer. Like, a lot. We had really become close friends as the months past, and we hung out a lot more during the summer, with other friends. Then one day, I invited her to the beach with another friend of mine to the beach (dude). We hung out for the day, and before we left, she was down by the water, and my friend and I were chatting, when all of a sudden, we both looked at her and he said "You like her." It wasn't a question, it was a statement. And I thought for a bit, and finally said "Yeah, I guess so." And then after that, I liked her.
**TL;DR It takes a bit of time.** | It takes a bit of time for a real friendship to form. We have to have hung out for a little bit before we become friends, I guess. Relationship wise though, I dunno. Like, last year, I met this girl at a get together through a friend. We later on became friends over the course of the school year. Then she had a party at her house on the first day of summer. I was the last one to leave, and it was a little bit awkward, but it was cool just talking to her and everything. I really didn't know too much about her until then. After that, we started texting a lot throughout the summer. Like, a lot. We had really become close friends as the months past, and we hung out a lot more during the summer, with other friends. Then one day, I invited her to the beach with another friend of mine to the beach (dude). We hung out for the day, and before we left, she was down by the water, and my friend and I were chatting, when all of a sudden, we both looked at her and he said "You like her." It wasn't a question, it was a statement. And I thought for a bit, and finally said "Yeah, I guess so." And then after that, I liked her.
TL;DR It takes a bit of time.
| teenagers | t5_2rjli | chovkph | It takes a bit of time for a real friendship to form. We have to have hung out for a little bit before we become friends, I guess. Relationship wise though, I dunno. Like, last year, I met this girl at a get together through a friend. We later on became friends over the course of the school year. Then she had a party at her house on the first day of summer. I was the last one to leave, and it was a little bit awkward, but it was cool just talking to her and everything. I really didn't know too much about her until then. After that, we started texting a lot throughout the summer. Like, a lot. We had really become close friends as the months past, and we hung out a lot more during the summer, with other friends. Then one day, I invited her to the beach with another friend of mine to the beach (dude). We hung out for the day, and before we left, she was down by the water, and my friend and I were chatting, when all of a sudden, we both looked at her and he said "You like her." It wasn't a question, it was a statement. And I thought for a bit, and finally said "Yeah, I guess so." And then after that, I liked her. | It takes a bit of time. |
nfowleri | Glad you liked! :)
Another couple things I forgot to mention.
-The traditional Japanese view of sexuality is vaguely similar to ancient Rome--it's thought of as relatively fluid, instead of it being thought of as relatively immutable like it is within the West. It was acceptable if you were a gentlemanly samurai who occasionally liked to top younger men provided that you were otherwise "manly". It was being passive and effeminate that was the dishonorable act. This is the same reason you see a lot of the romantic two-girl friendships in pop culture--it's a "phase."
-Reflecting the above point, gender roles and sexuality tend to be more bound up and conflated within Japan. Japanese lesbians have a tendency to use "boku" ("I, a nonthreatening young man"), while Japanese gay men generally use "watashi," (technically a gender-neutral "I", but has effeminate connotations) although the source I got this from is a couple decades old at this point.
Maybe the best TL;DR explanation is this: Japanese tend to be ahead of the West in acceptance of homosexual behavior **itself**, but their conceptualization of what exactly a GLBT person is or wants is somewhat behind (or just different). | Glad you liked! :)
Another couple things I forgot to mention.
-The traditional Japanese view of sexuality is vaguely similar to ancient Rome--it's thought of as relatively fluid, instead of it being thought of as relatively immutable like it is within the West. It was acceptable if you were a gentlemanly samurai who occasionally liked to top younger men provided that you were otherwise "manly". It was being passive and effeminate that was the dishonorable act. This is the same reason you see a lot of the romantic two-girl friendships in pop culture--it's a "phase."
-Reflecting the above point, gender roles and sexuality tend to be more bound up and conflated within Japan. Japanese lesbians have a tendency to use "boku" ("I, a nonthreatening young man"), while Japanese gay men generally use "watashi," (technically a gender-neutral "I", but has effeminate connotations) although the source I got this from is a couple decades old at this point.
Maybe the best TL;DR explanation is this: Japanese tend to be ahead of the West in acceptance of homosexual behavior itself , but their conceptualization of what exactly a GLBT person is or wants is somewhat behind (or just different).
| ffxiv | t5_2rgs7 | chpi8k6 | Glad you liked! :)
Another couple things I forgot to mention.
-The traditional Japanese view of sexuality is vaguely similar to ancient Rome--it's thought of as relatively fluid, instead of it being thought of as relatively immutable like it is within the West. It was acceptable if you were a gentlemanly samurai who occasionally liked to top younger men provided that you were otherwise "manly". It was being passive and effeminate that was the dishonorable act. This is the same reason you see a lot of the romantic two-girl friendships in pop culture--it's a "phase."
-Reflecting the above point, gender roles and sexuality tend to be more bound up and conflated within Japan. Japanese lesbians have a tendency to use "boku" ("I, a nonthreatening young man"), while Japanese gay men generally use "watashi," (technically a gender-neutral "I", but has effeminate connotations) although the source I got this from is a couple decades old at this point.
Maybe the best | explanation is this: Japanese tend to be ahead of the West in acceptance of homosexual behavior itself , but their conceptualization of what exactly a GLBT person is or wants is somewhat behind (or just different). |
Klickeazy | Evolution is all about making us more adaptable to the environment. So, to think about what the environment would be in a couple of million years would probably give a good idea of what we would be like then assuming we survived. Simply accounting for the environment and nature wouldnt be enough. We would also have to account for details like technological advancements that influence the system. The weather might be hotter or colder but if technology was such that we were capable of shielding ourselves from it, we might develop a natural condition to that as well. There are simply too many factors to consider that influence evolution. One thing that might happen is we might permanently lose hair and nails, our organ structure and function might be altered to suit different needs and so on.
TLDR: Cannot predict. There is too much to consider and too much changing
Note: I dream of the day when super-powers like the X-Men might actually be a normal thing | Evolution is all about making us more adaptable to the environment. So, to think about what the environment would be in a couple of million years would probably give a good idea of what we would be like then assuming we survived. Simply accounting for the environment and nature wouldnt be enough. We would also have to account for details like technological advancements that influence the system. The weather might be hotter or colder but if technology was such that we were capable of shielding ourselves from it, we might develop a natural condition to that as well. There are simply too many factors to consider that influence evolution. One thing that might happen is we might permanently lose hair and nails, our organ structure and function might be altered to suit different needs and so on.
TLDR: Cannot predict. There is too much to consider and too much changing
Note: I dream of the day when super-powers like the X-Men might actually be a normal thing
| explainlikeimfive | t5_2sokd | chp4sjh | Evolution is all about making us more adaptable to the environment. So, to think about what the environment would be in a couple of million years would probably give a good idea of what we would be like then assuming we survived. Simply accounting for the environment and nature wouldnt be enough. We would also have to account for details like technological advancements that influence the system. The weather might be hotter or colder but if technology was such that we were capable of shielding ourselves from it, we might develop a natural condition to that as well. There are simply too many factors to consider that influence evolution. One thing that might happen is we might permanently lose hair and nails, our organ structure and function might be altered to suit different needs and so on. | Cannot predict. There is too much to consider and too much changing
Note: I dream of the day when super-powers like the X-Men might actually be a normal thing |
arnmsctt | Looking at Shelby Miller's stats and he seems to be having a decent season so far with a 2.79 era. His FIP, however, is 5.33 which might suggest that he's been lucky. WHIP of 1.4 and HR/9 of 1.4 says that the Reds might be able to get some runs today. Hopefully that happens and the good Homer shows up so we can start this series off with a win.
##tl;dr: MESORECTIONS FOR EVERYONE[!]( | Looking at Shelby Miller's stats and he seems to be having a decent season so far with a 2.79 era. His FIP, however, is 5.33 which might suggest that he's been lucky. WHIP of 1.4 and HR/9 of 1.4 says that the Reds might be able to get some runs today. Hopefully that happens and the good Homer shows up so we can start this series off with a win.
tl;dr: MESORECTIONS FOR EVERYONE[!](
| Reds | t5_2sbv5 | chpa33j | Looking at Shelby Miller's stats and he seems to be having a decent season so far with a 2.79 era. His FIP, however, is 5.33 which might suggest that he's been lucky. WHIP of 1.4 and HR/9 of 1.4 says that the Reds might be able to get some runs today. Hopefully that happens and the good Homer shows up so we can start this series off with a win. | MESORECTIONS FOR EVERYONE[!]( |
3FiTA | It's absolutely ridiculous. Mark Cuban is not a stupid man. If Mark Cuban had prejudiced feelings, towards any race, he would NOT come out and say it, in light of the current situation. He's not defending Sterling, and he's not say that he is a racist himself. He's explaining human nature. And I believe him 100%. I believe we all make judgements, and perhaps some of them are prejudiced.
While we're on the topic, this is going to set a precedent. If Sterling is out, and Mark Cuban releases another statement, he could be next. Just like the whole Washington Redskins ordeal. Harry Reid, who has many important issues to deal with, is spending his time leading a group of 50 Senators to try and force the Redskins to change their 'offensive' name. And yes, it's not the most PC name, but why is today the day that it suddenly became unbearable? And if they change their name, the Braves will have to, the Fighting Irish will have to stop using the name, and every high school in America who uses a name that could possibly be SLIGHTLY offensive to ANY group, not just Native Americans, will have to change their name.
TL;DR: Political correctness is destroying the United States because we refuse to see that there are other important issues out there besides one offended person. | It's absolutely ridiculous. Mark Cuban is not a stupid man. If Mark Cuban had prejudiced feelings, towards any race, he would NOT come out and say it, in light of the current situation. He's not defending Sterling, and he's not say that he is a racist himself. He's explaining human nature. And I believe him 100%. I believe we all make judgements, and perhaps some of them are prejudiced.
While we're on the topic, this is going to set a precedent. If Sterling is out, and Mark Cuban releases another statement, he could be next. Just like the whole Washington Redskins ordeal. Harry Reid, who has many important issues to deal with, is spending his time leading a group of 50 Senators to try and force the Redskins to change their 'offensive' name. And yes, it's not the most PC name, but why is today the day that it suddenly became unbearable? And if they change their name, the Braves will have to, the Fighting Irish will have to stop using the name, and every high school in America who uses a name that could possibly be SLIGHTLY offensive to ANY group, not just Native Americans, will have to change their name.
TL;DR: Political correctness is destroying the United States because we refuse to see that there are other important issues out there besides one offended person.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chpad8l | It's absolutely ridiculous. Mark Cuban is not a stupid man. If Mark Cuban had prejudiced feelings, towards any race, he would NOT come out and say it, in light of the current situation. He's not defending Sterling, and he's not say that he is a racist himself. He's explaining human nature. And I believe him 100%. I believe we all make judgements, and perhaps some of them are prejudiced.
While we're on the topic, this is going to set a precedent. If Sterling is out, and Mark Cuban releases another statement, he could be next. Just like the whole Washington Redskins ordeal. Harry Reid, who has many important issues to deal with, is spending his time leading a group of 50 Senators to try and force the Redskins to change their 'offensive' name. And yes, it's not the most PC name, but why is today the day that it suddenly became unbearable? And if they change their name, the Braves will have to, the Fighting Irish will have to stop using the name, and every high school in America who uses a name that could possibly be SLIGHTLY offensive to ANY group, not just Native Americans, will have to change their name. | Political correctness is destroying the United States because we refuse to see that there are other important issues out there besides one offended person. |
nova_a2 | There's specific news services (BBC News, Reuters, AP) and newspapers (The Guardian, Washington Post, New York Times) that are good, but really, just not watching TV news makes a huge difference in static/signal you'll get, imo. Even the front page of sites like CNN's or Fox News have much more relevant information and stories than their actual TV broadcasts. Though sometimes it requires some digging into the 'national' and 'international' sections.
Google News is also good for getting lots of stories from a variety of sources all in one place.
TL;DR - TV news is awful no matter the source, internet is much better. | There's specific news services (BBC News, Reuters, AP) and newspapers (The Guardian, Washington Post, New York Times) that are good, but really, just not watching TV news makes a huge difference in static/signal you'll get, imo. Even the front page of sites like CNN's or Fox News have much more relevant information and stories than their actual TV broadcasts. Though sometimes it requires some digging into the 'national' and 'international' sections.
Google News is also good for getting lots of stories from a variety of sources all in one place.
TL;DR - TV news is awful no matter the source, internet is much better.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chpdj44 | There's specific news services (BBC News, Reuters, AP) and newspapers (The Guardian, Washington Post, New York Times) that are good, but really, just not watching TV news makes a huge difference in static/signal you'll get, imo. Even the front page of sites like CNN's or Fox News have much more relevant information and stories than their actual TV broadcasts. Though sometimes it requires some digging into the 'national' and 'international' sections.
Google News is also good for getting lots of stories from a variety of sources all in one place. | TV news is awful no matter the source, internet is much better. |
Chinpokomon_Master | I love when anything even hinting of mentioning race happens in the sports world all the sudden every single black reporter on ESPN becomes a racism expert and then try to make it seem like they are the ones who get to deem where the racism line is drawn.
Ex: Mike Wilbon on Cuban - "I could have done without the mentioning of the hoodie and tattoo"
Well Wilbon I don't give a fuck what you could have done without. People blowing these comments out of proportion is becoming dangerous. Soon anyone with any sort of power or money to lose will not be allowed to express/have any sort of opinion in fear of getting ruined by the media.
TLDR; Free Speech is almost dead, thanks PC police | I love when anything even hinting of mentioning race happens in the sports world all the sudden every single black reporter on ESPN becomes a racism expert and then try to make it seem like they are the ones who get to deem where the racism line is drawn.
Ex: Mike Wilbon on Cuban - "I could have done without the mentioning of the hoodie and tattoo"
Well Wilbon I don't give a fuck what you could have done without. People blowing these comments out of proportion is becoming dangerous. Soon anyone with any sort of power or money to lose will not be allowed to express/have any sort of opinion in fear of getting ruined by the media.
TLDR; Free Speech is almost dead, thanks PC police
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chpeygn | I love when anything even hinting of mentioning race happens in the sports world all the sudden every single black reporter on ESPN becomes a racism expert and then try to make it seem like they are the ones who get to deem where the racism line is drawn.
Ex: Mike Wilbon on Cuban - "I could have done without the mentioning of the hoodie and tattoo"
Well Wilbon I don't give a fuck what you could have done without. People blowing these comments out of proportion is becoming dangerous. Soon anyone with any sort of power or money to lose will not be allowed to express/have any sort of opinion in fear of getting ruined by the media. | Free Speech is almost dead, thanks PC police |
boldandbratsche | The reason people want to prove the other side wrong is that other side doesn't understand how their position affects other people. If someone like a politician or a celebrity starts talking about net neutrality is unnecessary, people directly affected don't start saying "ok, it's good that you have an opinion".
But even that's not a good example because in that scenario the person with the opinion will be impacted the same way everyone else is. With things like gay marriage and racism, the people with these "ok opinions" aren't affected negatively by the "ok opinions". If a straight person is against gay marriage, they come out on top no matter what because either way they don't lose out on any privilege. The loser is the gay people who want to get married. This applies with racism too, which historically in this country has been in favor of whites.
TL;dr If you want people to respect your opinion, it has to be one that affects you the same way it affects everyone. Otherwise it's greedy and prevents progress. | The reason people want to prove the other side wrong is that other side doesn't understand how their position affects other people. If someone like a politician or a celebrity starts talking about net neutrality is unnecessary, people directly affected don't start saying "ok, it's good that you have an opinion".
But even that's not a good example because in that scenario the person with the opinion will be impacted the same way everyone else is. With things like gay marriage and racism, the people with these "ok opinions" aren't affected negatively by the "ok opinions". If a straight person is against gay marriage, they come out on top no matter what because either way they don't lose out on any privilege. The loser is the gay people who want to get married. This applies with racism too, which historically in this country has been in favor of whites.
TL;dr If you want people to respect your opinion, it has to be one that affects you the same way it affects everyone. Otherwise it's greedy and prevents progress.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chpfgoc | The reason people want to prove the other side wrong is that other side doesn't understand how their position affects other people. If someone like a politician or a celebrity starts talking about net neutrality is unnecessary, people directly affected don't start saying "ok, it's good that you have an opinion".
But even that's not a good example because in that scenario the person with the opinion will be impacted the same way everyone else is. With things like gay marriage and racism, the people with these "ok opinions" aren't affected negatively by the "ok opinions". If a straight person is against gay marriage, they come out on top no matter what because either way they don't lose out on any privilege. The loser is the gay people who want to get married. This applies with racism too, which historically in this country has been in favor of whites. | If you want people to respect your opinion, it has to be one that affects you the same way it affects everyone. Otherwise it's greedy and prevents progress. |
NateThomas1979 | Depends on what you are focusing on. It's called stereotyping. If he sees a young black male with a hoody over his head he said he gets scared. Is it wrong to think this even though there are incidents that make this scenario true? I don't think so. Is it offensive? Yes to the majority of black males who are amazing citizens and have no reason for someone to fear them. But is it rational and safe to assume the worst? Yep.
What about the white dude with his face tatted up? Do I think it possible that the dude could be an amazingly religious, conservative individual and that he wants nothing more than to simply pass by and nothing to do with me? Sure...
The point is that we spend our entire lives stereotyping everything. From what a hamburger tastes like to what a rap musician looks like to how sane homeless people are.
The fact that he said a black kid in a hoodie and the white dude was tatted up had nothing to do with the degree in which each race has to go to be considered dangerous. If you see a white male in a gang-themed outfit you're going to go to the other side of the road as well.
It is and remains that the fact of the matter is that we as a human race are very shallow and our first impressions come from our sight. If we see something that looks dangerous, we're going to avoid it.
TL:DR - I think we are inferring a lot onto what he said. Stereotypes are out there for a reason, they keep us safe. Even if they aren't always correct. | Depends on what you are focusing on. It's called stereotyping. If he sees a young black male with a hoody over his head he said he gets scared. Is it wrong to think this even though there are incidents that make this scenario true? I don't think so. Is it offensive? Yes to the majority of black males who are amazing citizens and have no reason for someone to fear them. But is it rational and safe to assume the worst? Yep.
What about the white dude with his face tatted up? Do I think it possible that the dude could be an amazingly religious, conservative individual and that he wants nothing more than to simply pass by and nothing to do with me? Sure...
The point is that we spend our entire lives stereotyping everything. From what a hamburger tastes like to what a rap musician looks like to how sane homeless people are.
The fact that he said a black kid in a hoodie and the white dude was tatted up had nothing to do with the degree in which each race has to go to be considered dangerous. If you see a white male in a gang-themed outfit you're going to go to the other side of the road as well.
It is and remains that the fact of the matter is that we as a human race are very shallow and our first impressions come from our sight. If we see something that looks dangerous, we're going to avoid it.
TL:DR - I think we are inferring a lot onto what he said. Stereotypes are out there for a reason, they keep us safe. Even if they aren't always correct.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chpgzez | Depends on what you are focusing on. It's called stereotyping. If he sees a young black male with a hoody over his head he said he gets scared. Is it wrong to think this even though there are incidents that make this scenario true? I don't think so. Is it offensive? Yes to the majority of black males who are amazing citizens and have no reason for someone to fear them. But is it rational and safe to assume the worst? Yep.
What about the white dude with his face tatted up? Do I think it possible that the dude could be an amazingly religious, conservative individual and that he wants nothing more than to simply pass by and nothing to do with me? Sure...
The point is that we spend our entire lives stereotyping everything. From what a hamburger tastes like to what a rap musician looks like to how sane homeless people are.
The fact that he said a black kid in a hoodie and the white dude was tatted up had nothing to do with the degree in which each race has to go to be considered dangerous. If you see a white male in a gang-themed outfit you're going to go to the other side of the road as well.
It is and remains that the fact of the matter is that we as a human race are very shallow and our first impressions come from our sight. If we see something that looks dangerous, we're going to avoid it. | I think we are inferring a lot onto what he said. Stereotypes are out there for a reason, they keep us safe. Even if they aren't always correct. |
Its_Not_Important | I was surprisingly moved by one of Stephen A. Smith's monologues on First Take. He diverged from the actual question into a more interesting discussion of conformity in the black community. Although it's a fine line to walk, I don't think he was wrong to suggest that a degree of conformity to the standards of society at large is necessary, and maybe even more so than for other groups, for the educational and economic success of young black individuals. Although his point about wearing a suit to work wasn't exactly profound, he used it as a springboard to criticize athletes for preaching a message of "keep it real" that can substantially worsen a young individual's chance of success. He was essentially making the claim that athletes, despite working incredibly hard and often coming from difficult backgrounds, can speak from a position of privilege without realizing it. What worked for them or works for them is not always a principle applicable to non-professional athletes.
Personally, I've always been wary of the assimilationist mentality that gets wrapped up in the King-ean notion of equality that emerged from the Civil Rights Movement. An examination of King's rhetoric reveals an equally compelling notion of equality, which is equality inclusive of difference rather than in spite of it. You don't ignore blackness because we are all human; rather that blackness empowers you as one of the defining traits of your humanness. Race is not something you simply attempt to overcome or absorb, but something you attempt to understand and empathize with; there are pluralistic ideological roots that attempt to equalize without flattening. With all of that said, however, there is a practical element to assimilation Stephen A. Smith is drawing attention to. People of all races and backgrounds must to a degree conform in order to ensure the possibility of their own success. It's a fine line to walk, but it is one all minority groups have had to deal with. For example, the struggle between differentness and assimilation can be seen as the primary issue underlying most of Jewish history.
It seems I've gone off on my own rant, but my whole point was that sometimes "race baiters" can incite meaningful discussion. While I think it would be better if we had Cornel West instead of Stephen A. Smith talking about race, sometimes the discussion is still productive rather than fanatical.
TL;DR: Every once in a while one of these "race baiters" says something interesting and provocative and it reminds me that the onus is at least partially on us as viewers/listeners to take what they say and either challenge it or develop it into a more insightful point. | I was surprisingly moved by one of Stephen A. Smith's monologues on First Take. He diverged from the actual question into a more interesting discussion of conformity in the black community. Although it's a fine line to walk, I don't think he was wrong to suggest that a degree of conformity to the standards of society at large is necessary, and maybe even more so than for other groups, for the educational and economic success of young black individuals. Although his point about wearing a suit to work wasn't exactly profound, he used it as a springboard to criticize athletes for preaching a message of "keep it real" that can substantially worsen a young individual's chance of success. He was essentially making the claim that athletes, despite working incredibly hard and often coming from difficult backgrounds, can speak from a position of privilege without realizing it. What worked for them or works for them is not always a principle applicable to non-professional athletes.
Personally, I've always been wary of the assimilationist mentality that gets wrapped up in the King-ean notion of equality that emerged from the Civil Rights Movement. An examination of King's rhetoric reveals an equally compelling notion of equality, which is equality inclusive of difference rather than in spite of it. You don't ignore blackness because we are all human; rather that blackness empowers you as one of the defining traits of your humanness. Race is not something you simply attempt to overcome or absorb, but something you attempt to understand and empathize with; there are pluralistic ideological roots that attempt to equalize without flattening. With all of that said, however, there is a practical element to assimilation Stephen A. Smith is drawing attention to. People of all races and backgrounds must to a degree conform in order to ensure the possibility of their own success. It's a fine line to walk, but it is one all minority groups have had to deal with. For example, the struggle between differentness and assimilation can be seen as the primary issue underlying most of Jewish history.
It seems I've gone off on my own rant, but my whole point was that sometimes "race baiters" can incite meaningful discussion. While I think it would be better if we had Cornel West instead of Stephen A. Smith talking about race, sometimes the discussion is still productive rather than fanatical.
TL;DR: Every once in a while one of these "race baiters" says something interesting and provocative and it reminds me that the onus is at least partially on us as viewers/listeners to take what they say and either challenge it or develop it into a more insightful point.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chpk108 | I was surprisingly moved by one of Stephen A. Smith's monologues on First Take. He diverged from the actual question into a more interesting discussion of conformity in the black community. Although it's a fine line to walk, I don't think he was wrong to suggest that a degree of conformity to the standards of society at large is necessary, and maybe even more so than for other groups, for the educational and economic success of young black individuals. Although his point about wearing a suit to work wasn't exactly profound, he used it as a springboard to criticize athletes for preaching a message of "keep it real" that can substantially worsen a young individual's chance of success. He was essentially making the claim that athletes, despite working incredibly hard and often coming from difficult backgrounds, can speak from a position of privilege without realizing it. What worked for them or works for them is not always a principle applicable to non-professional athletes.
Personally, I've always been wary of the assimilationist mentality that gets wrapped up in the King-ean notion of equality that emerged from the Civil Rights Movement. An examination of King's rhetoric reveals an equally compelling notion of equality, which is equality inclusive of difference rather than in spite of it. You don't ignore blackness because we are all human; rather that blackness empowers you as one of the defining traits of your humanness. Race is not something you simply attempt to overcome or absorb, but something you attempt to understand and empathize with; there are pluralistic ideological roots that attempt to equalize without flattening. With all of that said, however, there is a practical element to assimilation Stephen A. Smith is drawing attention to. People of all races and backgrounds must to a degree conform in order to ensure the possibility of their own success. It's a fine line to walk, but it is one all minority groups have had to deal with. For example, the struggle between differentness and assimilation can be seen as the primary issue underlying most of Jewish history.
It seems I've gone off on my own rant, but my whole point was that sometimes "race baiters" can incite meaningful discussion. While I think it would be better if we had Cornel West instead of Stephen A. Smith talking about race, sometimes the discussion is still productive rather than fanatical. | Every once in a while one of these "race baiters" says something interesting and provocative and it reminds me that the onus is at least partially on us as viewers/listeners to take what they say and either challenge it or develop it into a more insightful point. |
woodward8 | Can we all calm down just a little bit on this one guys? We don't need to create our own reaction that is just as bad as the reaction we are condemning here. I have personally heard a lot of pretty accepting and nuanced commentary on Cuban's comments (listen to the first segment of PTI yesterday for a good example).
Of course the 24 hour news machine is going to go full tilt into outrage mode, that's their business model, it's how they make money. I feel pretty safe in assuming that most of the people who frequent this site understand that.
We, as a culture, could definitely get better about talking about race. I think all of us are sometimes guilty of retreating to our respective foxholes too quickly on this subject, regardless of which side of the issue we find ourselves on. But if we want to get better about this, we can't just start lobbing grenades at each other and keep belly-aching about those damn racist bigots or those hypocritical SJWs who always/never blah blah blah blah . . . . We need to start taking each other seriously and realize that past a certain point of obvious, foaming at the mouth bigotry, we are all on the same side and that race is an issue that we are all trying to get better at.
My personal take on the subject is that Cuban raised a pretty good point about not necessarily exiling someone with views he considered inappropriate, but with trying to work with them and help them come around. I don't necessarily feel like that applies to Donald Sterling here; but as a fellow NBA owner, I can see where he is worried about the precedent set by a guy being forced to sell his team over things he said in the supposed privacy of his own home. However, the example of a black guy with a hoodie was kind of an unfortunate one and that he probably should have used a less charged example to get his point across, something [Cuban himself concedes](
TL;DR 24 hour news hacks and twitter dolts aside, we can still have a productive and civil conversation about race. | Can we all calm down just a little bit on this one guys? We don't need to create our own reaction that is just as bad as the reaction we are condemning here. I have personally heard a lot of pretty accepting and nuanced commentary on Cuban's comments (listen to the first segment of PTI yesterday for a good example).
Of course the 24 hour news machine is going to go full tilt into outrage mode, that's their business model, it's how they make money. I feel pretty safe in assuming that most of the people who frequent this site understand that.
We, as a culture, could definitely get better about talking about race. I think all of us are sometimes guilty of retreating to our respective foxholes too quickly on this subject, regardless of which side of the issue we find ourselves on. But if we want to get better about this, we can't just start lobbing grenades at each other and keep belly-aching about those damn racist bigots or those hypocritical SJWs who always/never blah blah blah blah . . . . We need to start taking each other seriously and realize that past a certain point of obvious, foaming at the mouth bigotry, we are all on the same side and that race is an issue that we are all trying to get better at.
My personal take on the subject is that Cuban raised a pretty good point about not necessarily exiling someone with views he considered inappropriate, but with trying to work with them and help them come around. I don't necessarily feel like that applies to Donald Sterling here; but as a fellow NBA owner, I can see where he is worried about the precedent set by a guy being forced to sell his team over things he said in the supposed privacy of his own home. However, the example of a black guy with a hoodie was kind of an unfortunate one and that he probably should have used a less charged example to get his point across, something [Cuban himself concedes](
TL;DR 24 hour news hacks and twitter dolts aside, we can still have a productive and civil conversation about race.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chpdygy | Can we all calm down just a little bit on this one guys? We don't need to create our own reaction that is just as bad as the reaction we are condemning here. I have personally heard a lot of pretty accepting and nuanced commentary on Cuban's comments (listen to the first segment of PTI yesterday for a good example).
Of course the 24 hour news machine is going to go full tilt into outrage mode, that's their business model, it's how they make money. I feel pretty safe in assuming that most of the people who frequent this site understand that.
We, as a culture, could definitely get better about talking about race. I think all of us are sometimes guilty of retreating to our respective foxholes too quickly on this subject, regardless of which side of the issue we find ourselves on. But if we want to get better about this, we can't just start lobbing grenades at each other and keep belly-aching about those damn racist bigots or those hypocritical SJWs who always/never blah blah blah blah . . . . We need to start taking each other seriously and realize that past a certain point of obvious, foaming at the mouth bigotry, we are all on the same side and that race is an issue that we are all trying to get better at.
My personal take on the subject is that Cuban raised a pretty good point about not necessarily exiling someone with views he considered inappropriate, but with trying to work with them and help them come around. I don't necessarily feel like that applies to Donald Sterling here; but as a fellow NBA owner, I can see where he is worried about the precedent set by a guy being forced to sell his team over things he said in the supposed privacy of his own home. However, the example of a black guy with a hoodie was kind of an unfortunate one and that he probably should have used a less charged example to get his point across, something [Cuban himself concedes]( | 24 hour news hacks and twitter dolts aside, we can still have a productive and civil conversation about race. |
EvilDandalo | KoS isn't really a term I can relate to. My Char is 3 weeks old because I just snipe for my clan. Full TTsKO gear and a camo mosin leaves me pretty invisible. Being on the sniper squad usually leaves me to scout for the assault squad, cover the assault squad, and sweep up for the assualt squad. I was almost killed but since I'm essentially the top guy on the sniper team I have a lackey who took a few bullets before I capped the armed assailant. TL:DR I don't kill on sight, I get the assault team to kill anybody I see. | KoS isn't really a term I can relate to. My Char is 3 weeks old because I just snipe for my clan. Full TTsKO gear and a camo mosin leaves me pretty invisible. Being on the sniper squad usually leaves me to scout for the assault squad, cover the assault squad, and sweep up for the assualt squad. I was almost killed but since I'm essentially the top guy on the sniper team I have a lackey who took a few bullets before I capped the armed assailant. TL:DR I don't kill on sight, I get the assault team to kill anybody I see.
| dayz | t5_2ty3s | chpjy65 | KoS isn't really a term I can relate to. My Char is 3 weeks old because I just snipe for my clan. Full TTsKO gear and a camo mosin leaves me pretty invisible. Being on the sniper squad usually leaves me to scout for the assault squad, cover the assault squad, and sweep up for the assualt squad. I was almost killed but since I'm essentially the top guy on the sniper team I have a lackey who took a few bullets before I capped the armed assailant. | I don't kill on sight, I get the assault team to kill anybody I see. |
NegStatus | Seriously, fuck both EA and Ubisoft. Aside from their bad DRM I have beef with both of them. First and foremost, fuck EA. I can't stress it enough. They have ruined more games than I can count. Fuck them and their day one DLC bullshit. BF4 launched with about 5 hours of campaign on hard mode and like 6 multiplayer maps. Is that what qualifies as a game these days? They made SimCity fucking garbage with their bullshit. As for Ubisoft, fuck them too. Splinter Cell. I love me some Splinter Cell but Ubisoft went and fucked it all up. Blacklist was (I hear still is) full of bugs. They took gloriously innovative multiplayer from PT and CT and ruined it with garbage. They changed the voice of SAM FISHER, the main character, six games into the series. WHO FUCKING DOES THAT? Finally, all their games on PC are shitty console ports that are only just barely ahead of ARMA in terms of optimization and UPlay sucks giant balls. It might be worse than Steam when Steam was new.
TLDR: Fuck EA, Ubisoft, and their garbage DRM. Long live Steam and GabeN. | Seriously, fuck both EA and Ubisoft. Aside from their bad DRM I have beef with both of them. First and foremost, fuck EA. I can't stress it enough. They have ruined more games than I can count. Fuck them and their day one DLC bullshit. BF4 launched with about 5 hours of campaign on hard mode and like 6 multiplayer maps. Is that what qualifies as a game these days? They made SimCity fucking garbage with their bullshit. As for Ubisoft, fuck them too. Splinter Cell. I love me some Splinter Cell but Ubisoft went and fucked it all up. Blacklist was (I hear still is) full of bugs. They took gloriously innovative multiplayer from PT and CT and ruined it with garbage. They changed the voice of SAM FISHER, the main character, six games into the series. WHO FUCKING DOES THAT? Finally, all their games on PC are shitty console ports that are only just barely ahead of ARMA in terms of optimization and UPlay sucks giant balls. It might be worse than Steam when Steam was new.
TLDR: Fuck EA, Ubisoft, and their garbage DRM. Long live Steam and GabeN.
| pcmasterrace | t5_2sgp1 | chpvgpj | Seriously, fuck both EA and Ubisoft. Aside from their bad DRM I have beef with both of them. First and foremost, fuck EA. I can't stress it enough. They have ruined more games than I can count. Fuck them and their day one DLC bullshit. BF4 launched with about 5 hours of campaign on hard mode and like 6 multiplayer maps. Is that what qualifies as a game these days? They made SimCity fucking garbage with their bullshit. As for Ubisoft, fuck them too. Splinter Cell. I love me some Splinter Cell but Ubisoft went and fucked it all up. Blacklist was (I hear still is) full of bugs. They took gloriously innovative multiplayer from PT and CT and ruined it with garbage. They changed the voice of SAM FISHER, the main character, six games into the series. WHO FUCKING DOES THAT? Finally, all their games on PC are shitty console ports that are only just barely ahead of ARMA in terms of optimization and UPlay sucks giant balls. It might be worse than Steam when Steam was new. | Fuck EA, Ubisoft, and their garbage DRM. Long live Steam and GabeN. |
gmac3001 | Once again, I bring up [this]( and [this](
Yes, you can tell the difference when you are sitting close to your monitor, so it DOES make a difference if you're on your PC. But the average console gamer sits 7-9 feet from their TV and has a 32 inch HDTV. (Taken from the article and several polls I've seen around the web, not a huge survey so probably not completely accurate but it gives us a idea us the average set up). At 10ft, it is physically impossible to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p on a 60 inch monitor, now imagine 8 feet on a 32 inch monitor, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
So yes, you can see a difference from console vs PC, but if you have the average set up then its literally physically impossible to see a difference between 720p and 1080p for the consoles.
NOW take into account that watch dogs is 720p vs 900p and you can see that it would be impossible even if you have less than the average set up because the difference is so much smaller.
TL;DR: There is a difference on PC vs Console but not on Console vs Console. | Once again, I bring up [this]( and [this](
Yes, you can tell the difference when you are sitting close to your monitor, so it DOES make a difference if you're on your PC. But the average console gamer sits 7-9 feet from their TV and has a 32 inch HDTV. (Taken from the article and several polls I've seen around the web, not a huge survey so probably not completely accurate but it gives us a idea us the average set up). At 10ft, it is physically impossible to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p on a 60 inch monitor, now imagine 8 feet on a 32 inch monitor, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
So yes, you can see a difference from console vs PC, but if you have the average set up then its literally physically impossible to see a difference between 720p and 1080p for the consoles.
NOW take into account that watch dogs is 720p vs 900p and you can see that it would be impossible even if you have less than the average set up because the difference is so much smaller.
TL;DR: There is a difference on PC vs Console but not on Console vs Console.
| xboxone | t5_2xbci | chq1ool | Once again, I bring up [this]( and [this](
Yes, you can tell the difference when you are sitting close to your monitor, so it DOES make a difference if you're on your PC. But the average console gamer sits 7-9 feet from their TV and has a 32 inch HDTV. (Taken from the article and several polls I've seen around the web, not a huge survey so probably not completely accurate but it gives us a idea us the average set up). At 10ft, it is physically impossible to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p on a 60 inch monitor, now imagine 8 feet on a 32 inch monitor, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
So yes, you can see a difference from console vs PC, but if you have the average set up then its literally physically impossible to see a difference between 720p and 1080p for the consoles.
NOW take into account that watch dogs is 720p vs 900p and you can see that it would be impossible even if you have less than the average set up because the difference is so much smaller. | There is a difference on PC vs Console but not on Console vs Console. |
Kalmah666 | I played baseball as a kid and wore glasses... One day at a practice this kid throws me a fastball, now this isn't the MLB so they don't go at 100 mph, but the kid was pretty good and could throw pretty fast for his age, but yeah he dropped it and caught me in the right eye glasses and all...
It really didn't hurt... luckily the glass was made of like... tempered glass kind of thing where it doesn't break off in large sharp shards so I didn't lose the eye... my face was bleeding pretty bad and I did have glass in my eye... and I still got dragged to the emergency room...
TL:DR I GOT BALLS TO THE FACE AS A KID TOO... but they weren't soft | I played baseball as a kid and wore glasses... One day at a practice this kid throws me a fastball, now this isn't the MLB so they don't go at 100 mph, but the kid was pretty good and could throw pretty fast for his age, but yeah he dropped it and caught me in the right eye glasses and all...
It really didn't hurt... luckily the glass was made of like... tempered glass kind of thing where it doesn't break off in large sharp shards so I didn't lose the eye... my face was bleeding pretty bad and I did have glass in my eye... and I still got dragged to the emergency room...
TL:DR I GOT BALLS TO THE FACE AS A KID TOO... but they weren't soft
| WTF | t5_2qh61 | chq1syb | I played baseball as a kid and wore glasses... One day at a practice this kid throws me a fastball, now this isn't the MLB so they don't go at 100 mph, but the kid was pretty good and could throw pretty fast for his age, but yeah he dropped it and caught me in the right eye glasses and all...
It really didn't hurt... luckily the glass was made of like... tempered glass kind of thing where it doesn't break off in large sharp shards so I didn't lose the eye... my face was bleeding pretty bad and I did have glass in my eye... and I still got dragged to the emergency room... | I GOT BALLS TO THE FACE AS A KID TOO... but they weren't soft |
Unaccounted | Yeah, and they can get murdered for it when people find out about it. There is a spectrum of gender expression. For people that are somewhere close to the "ideal" they feel pressure to conform, but it's not a major problem for them to do so, because they already mostly fit it. For everyone else, it's a life long struggle with self-hate, and learning to stand up for yourself in the face of bigotry.
Tl;Dr gender is a nuanced topic. | Yeah, and they can get murdered for it when people find out about it. There is a spectrum of gender expression. For people that are somewhere close to the "ideal" they feel pressure to conform, but it's not a major problem for them to do so, because they already mostly fit it. For everyone else, it's a life long struggle with self-hate, and learning to stand up for yourself in the face of bigotry.
Tl;Dr gender is a nuanced topic.
| AskWomen | t5_2rxrw | chq32os | Yeah, and they can get murdered for it when people find out about it. There is a spectrum of gender expression. For people that are somewhere close to the "ideal" they feel pressure to conform, but it's not a major problem for them to do so, because they already mostly fit it. For everyone else, it's a life long struggle with self-hate, and learning to stand up for yourself in the face of bigotry. | gender is a nuanced topic. |
FancyBiatch | Because I feel that the word "feminism" has been perverted by social media, and politicized to the point that calling myself "a feminist" would immediately leave other people with a negative impression of who I am.
I want equal pay for equal work, but I enjoy wearing makeup & it warms my heart when my hubby does things like open doors for me. But the more radical feminists would brand me as a hater of my own kind.
I also believe that these more extreme elements of the feminism movement have made life difficult for some men, to the point that (in some cases) there is now a legitimate need for a men's rights movement. For example, I don't believe that women should have priority in child custody cases - giving birth doesn't make a good mother.
TL;DR - I'd rather fight for equality | Because I feel that the word "feminism" has been perverted by social media, and politicized to the point that calling myself "a feminist" would immediately leave other people with a negative impression of who I am.
I want equal pay for equal work, but I enjoy wearing makeup & it warms my heart when my hubby does things like open doors for me. But the more radical feminists would brand me as a hater of my own kind.
I also believe that these more extreme elements of the feminism movement have made life difficult for some men, to the point that (in some cases) there is now a legitimate need for a men's rights movement. For example, I don't believe that women should have priority in child custody cases - giving birth doesn't make a good mother.
TL;DR - I'd rather fight for equality
| AskWomen | t5_2rxrw | chq8k31 | Because I feel that the word "feminism" has been perverted by social media, and politicized to the point that calling myself "a feminist" would immediately leave other people with a negative impression of who I am.
I want equal pay for equal work, but I enjoy wearing makeup & it warms my heart when my hubby does things like open doors for me. But the more radical feminists would brand me as a hater of my own kind.
I also believe that these more extreme elements of the feminism movement have made life difficult for some men, to the point that (in some cases) there is now a legitimate need for a men's rights movement. For example, I don't believe that women should have priority in child custody cases - giving birth doesn't make a good mother. | I'd rather fight for equality |
boomsc | Absolutely. Actually I don't even agree with it's ideals. I support the most basic, fundamental concept behind the entire thing.
I support equality. And I support equality *across the board*.
Feminism is by definition, equality for *women*. The implicit problem with this is it can (and increasingly is) to the neglect of any other x. It doesn't mean feminism is secretly "equality for women and kill all men." by any stretch, but it means the concept *neglects* equal rights for anything else. In a similar sense I think (it might be a terrible analogy) look at Science, what it is and what it can be defined as. Science is, in a sentence, the technological advancement of knowledge and the human species.
On the surface? great! nothing wrong with that right? Future Tech rocks, we all want to be smarter, the 50,000th milennia is *the* place to be! Exactly the same as feminism, absolutely nothing wrong with wanting equality for women!
The issue is in the neglect. For that primary creed of science to operate is enough, it's all that's needed and for some it's all that's wanted. Science doesn't implicitly condone (or condemn) anything, but Science *absolutely* allows for horrific, appalling practices and experiments. The Nazi Reich? Japanese Unit 731? Whatever America does behind doorless walls? All absolutely, completely acceptable within the singular parameter of science. Because there is no quantification. *Any* cost is acceptable for any advancement, however small, however pointless knowing humans can't live while eviscerated, it's acceptable to kill a dozen people to find that as fact. *We* draw the line and say "scientific advancement must operate within x limits."
By the exact same measure, Feminism would allow 'castration day', would allow a matriarchy, would allow wholesale death, torture, abuse and murder *as long as it provides some benefit, some 'equality' to 'women'* (and that is another point, 'equality' no longer...and I'm not sure ever, actually meant equal. In exactly the same way equality for the disabled doesn't mean everyone gets a wheelchair or no one does, 'equality' actually means fairness. It's fair that paraplegics be given wheelchairs, it's just that women be allowed to vote, etc etc.)
With the advent of 'Radical Feminism' and I think, even before then, 'Feminism' has been more and more unrestrained. From my perspective it increasingly *doesn't* have that ethical barrier we place around 'Science'. Feminism has always been a 'white thing'. It's something for the white, western, middle class women, that's absolutely how it began (doesn't even really need arguing, think back to the origin and the suffragettes. The conditions and society at the time. Working class and ethnic women had issues *significantly* more important to them than whether or not they could vote.) and it very much still is. There was an article awhile ago highlighting how a small black girl being verbally abused and mocked at an award ceremony or somesuch, and received very little attention or support, while at the same time there was a sexist column about a celebrity's clothing choice that sparked a *tidal wave* of backlash from feminist.
It's reached the point where protesting feminism is seen as tantamount to misogyny, or oppressing women. Condemning the theory now means condemning the people even if they aren't proponents.
Even above the underlying issue I see. I refuse to identify as a feminist because of what the concept defends and allows. It backs up the most vile, acidic people I've ever had the displeasure of seeing. It is (and/or allows people to be) transphobic, racist and sexist. It consistently works to(or, rather I should say it is consistently *used* to) cut out any discourse or disagreeing arguments (it's cliquey. If you don't agree with an aspect, you're either wrong or misogynistic.), and cuts out any voice from men, which brings me to another, and the final point I'll make.
It's hippocritical. It advocates one thing and turns around and does the exact opposite. On the one hand, anything a man tries to put forward can (and often will) be shot down in seconds as 'uninformed'. It's very, very common to see words like 'priviledge' being thrown around. And to an extent that's fair. Men aren't Women. If Women say "this sucks and is unequal" it has to be assumed they have at least *slightly* stronger word than Men saying "no, you're over-reacting." (though really the rejection should be allowed. It creates discussion and allows incorrect things to be identified and shot down.)
However, more and more I see the defence to things I said above as "no but it's diverse, Feminism wants equality for men too!"...which is one angle where the hypocracy comes in. Women are the only ones who can say what is and isn't in need of change for Women. But Women are *also* qualified to say what is and isn't in need of change for Men. It means Men aren't privileged enough to comment on what Women need, but also aren't *allowed* to comment on what Men need. Any 'male issues' brought up are vilified, shot down; the speakers called misogynists and MRA's (which is in fact a *good* thing. If feminism exists then a male variant should also exist. Instead the few assholes that in feminism are dilligently labelled radicals and fringe groups, are in mr treated as representative of the whole.), there was a video floating around reddit very recently of a lecture at a university about mens issues awareness, that a group of feminists crashed and utterly destroyed, eventually pulling the fire alarms when they were removed from the hall. And *it had been done before*. Can you imagine the reaction if a bunch of mra's crashed and disrupted a lecture on feminism? Not actual discourse, just disrupting with air-horns and shouting and fire alarms?
That's why I don't support feminism. I support equality/fairness, and endemic within that is support for women's equality. To my mind not only are the two (feminism/support equality) not unequivocally linked together, in recent decades they've actually grown distant from one another.
TL:DR
* Feminism as a concept, by definition, allows for all the shitty, trolly, hateful stuff you see and more.
* It's transphobic (well known, really.) Racist and sexist.
* It's hypocritical | Absolutely. Actually I don't even agree with it's ideals. I support the most basic, fundamental concept behind the entire thing.
I support equality. And I support equality across the board .
Feminism is by definition, equality for women . The implicit problem with this is it can (and increasingly is) to the neglect of any other x. It doesn't mean feminism is secretly "equality for women and kill all men." by any stretch, but it means the concept neglects equal rights for anything else. In a similar sense I think (it might be a terrible analogy) look at Science, what it is and what it can be defined as. Science is, in a sentence, the technological advancement of knowledge and the human species.
On the surface? great! nothing wrong with that right? Future Tech rocks, we all want to be smarter, the 50,000th milennia is the place to be! Exactly the same as feminism, absolutely nothing wrong with wanting equality for women!
The issue is in the neglect. For that primary creed of science to operate is enough, it's all that's needed and for some it's all that's wanted. Science doesn't implicitly condone (or condemn) anything, but Science absolutely allows for horrific, appalling practices and experiments. The Nazi Reich? Japanese Unit 731? Whatever America does behind doorless walls? All absolutely, completely acceptable within the singular parameter of science. Because there is no quantification. Any cost is acceptable for any advancement, however small, however pointless knowing humans can't live while eviscerated, it's acceptable to kill a dozen people to find that as fact. We draw the line and say "scientific advancement must operate within x limits."
By the exact same measure, Feminism would allow 'castration day', would allow a matriarchy, would allow wholesale death, torture, abuse and murder as long as it provides some benefit, some 'equality' to 'women' (and that is another point, 'equality' no longer...and I'm not sure ever, actually meant equal. In exactly the same way equality for the disabled doesn't mean everyone gets a wheelchair or no one does, 'equality' actually means fairness. It's fair that paraplegics be given wheelchairs, it's just that women be allowed to vote, etc etc.)
With the advent of 'Radical Feminism' and I think, even before then, 'Feminism' has been more and more unrestrained. From my perspective it increasingly doesn't have that ethical barrier we place around 'Science'. Feminism has always been a 'white thing'. It's something for the white, western, middle class women, that's absolutely how it began (doesn't even really need arguing, think back to the origin and the suffragettes. The conditions and society at the time. Working class and ethnic women had issues significantly more important to them than whether or not they could vote.) and it very much still is. There was an article awhile ago highlighting how a small black girl being verbally abused and mocked at an award ceremony or somesuch, and received very little attention or support, while at the same time there was a sexist column about a celebrity's clothing choice that sparked a tidal wave of backlash from feminist.
It's reached the point where protesting feminism is seen as tantamount to misogyny, or oppressing women. Condemning the theory now means condemning the people even if they aren't proponents.
Even above the underlying issue I see. I refuse to identify as a feminist because of what the concept defends and allows. It backs up the most vile, acidic people I've ever had the displeasure of seeing. It is (and/or allows people to be) transphobic, racist and sexist. It consistently works to(or, rather I should say it is consistently used to) cut out any discourse or disagreeing arguments (it's cliquey. If you don't agree with an aspect, you're either wrong or misogynistic.), and cuts out any voice from men, which brings me to another, and the final point I'll make.
It's hippocritical. It advocates one thing and turns around and does the exact opposite. On the one hand, anything a man tries to put forward can (and often will) be shot down in seconds as 'uninformed'. It's very, very common to see words like 'priviledge' being thrown around. And to an extent that's fair. Men aren't Women. If Women say "this sucks and is unequal" it has to be assumed they have at least slightly stronger word than Men saying "no, you're over-reacting." (though really the rejection should be allowed. It creates discussion and allows incorrect things to be identified and shot down.)
However, more and more I see the defence to things I said above as "no but it's diverse, Feminism wants equality for men too!"...which is one angle where the hypocracy comes in. Women are the only ones who can say what is and isn't in need of change for Women. But Women are also qualified to say what is and isn't in need of change for Men. It means Men aren't privileged enough to comment on what Women need, but also aren't allowed to comment on what Men need. Any 'male issues' brought up are vilified, shot down; the speakers called misogynists and MRA's (which is in fact a good thing. If feminism exists then a male variant should also exist. Instead the few assholes that in feminism are dilligently labelled radicals and fringe groups, are in mr treated as representative of the whole.), there was a video floating around reddit very recently of a lecture at a university about mens issues awareness, that a group of feminists crashed and utterly destroyed, eventually pulling the fire alarms when they were removed from the hall. And it had been done before . Can you imagine the reaction if a bunch of mra's crashed and disrupted a lecture on feminism? Not actual discourse, just disrupting with air-horns and shouting and fire alarms?
That's why I don't support feminism. I support equality/fairness, and endemic within that is support for women's equality. To my mind not only are the two (feminism/support equality) not unequivocally linked together, in recent decades they've actually grown distant from one another.
TL:DR
Feminism as a concept, by definition, allows for all the shitty, trolly, hateful stuff you see and more.
It's transphobic (well known, really.) Racist and sexist.
It's hypocritical
| AskWomen | t5_2rxrw | chqgwrv | Absolutely. Actually I don't even agree with it's ideals. I support the most basic, fundamental concept behind the entire thing.
I support equality. And I support equality across the board .
Feminism is by definition, equality for women . The implicit problem with this is it can (and increasingly is) to the neglect of any other x. It doesn't mean feminism is secretly "equality for women and kill all men." by any stretch, but it means the concept neglects equal rights for anything else. In a similar sense I think (it might be a terrible analogy) look at Science, what it is and what it can be defined as. Science is, in a sentence, the technological advancement of knowledge and the human species.
On the surface? great! nothing wrong with that right? Future Tech rocks, we all want to be smarter, the 50,000th milennia is the place to be! Exactly the same as feminism, absolutely nothing wrong with wanting equality for women!
The issue is in the neglect. For that primary creed of science to operate is enough, it's all that's needed and for some it's all that's wanted. Science doesn't implicitly condone (or condemn) anything, but Science absolutely allows for horrific, appalling practices and experiments. The Nazi Reich? Japanese Unit 731? Whatever America does behind doorless walls? All absolutely, completely acceptable within the singular parameter of science. Because there is no quantification. Any cost is acceptable for any advancement, however small, however pointless knowing humans can't live while eviscerated, it's acceptable to kill a dozen people to find that as fact. We draw the line and say "scientific advancement must operate within x limits."
By the exact same measure, Feminism would allow 'castration day', would allow a matriarchy, would allow wholesale death, torture, abuse and murder as long as it provides some benefit, some 'equality' to 'women' (and that is another point, 'equality' no longer...and I'm not sure ever, actually meant equal. In exactly the same way equality for the disabled doesn't mean everyone gets a wheelchair or no one does, 'equality' actually means fairness. It's fair that paraplegics be given wheelchairs, it's just that women be allowed to vote, etc etc.)
With the advent of 'Radical Feminism' and I think, even before then, 'Feminism' has been more and more unrestrained. From my perspective it increasingly doesn't have that ethical barrier we place around 'Science'. Feminism has always been a 'white thing'. It's something for the white, western, middle class women, that's absolutely how it began (doesn't even really need arguing, think back to the origin and the suffragettes. The conditions and society at the time. Working class and ethnic women had issues significantly more important to them than whether or not they could vote.) and it very much still is. There was an article awhile ago highlighting how a small black girl being verbally abused and mocked at an award ceremony or somesuch, and received very little attention or support, while at the same time there was a sexist column about a celebrity's clothing choice that sparked a tidal wave of backlash from feminist.
It's reached the point where protesting feminism is seen as tantamount to misogyny, or oppressing women. Condemning the theory now means condemning the people even if they aren't proponents.
Even above the underlying issue I see. I refuse to identify as a feminist because of what the concept defends and allows. It backs up the most vile, acidic people I've ever had the displeasure of seeing. It is (and/or allows people to be) transphobic, racist and sexist. It consistently works to(or, rather I should say it is consistently used to) cut out any discourse or disagreeing arguments (it's cliquey. If you don't agree with an aspect, you're either wrong or misogynistic.), and cuts out any voice from men, which brings me to another, and the final point I'll make.
It's hippocritical. It advocates one thing and turns around and does the exact opposite. On the one hand, anything a man tries to put forward can (and often will) be shot down in seconds as 'uninformed'. It's very, very common to see words like 'priviledge' being thrown around. And to an extent that's fair. Men aren't Women. If Women say "this sucks and is unequal" it has to be assumed they have at least slightly stronger word than Men saying "no, you're over-reacting." (though really the rejection should be allowed. It creates discussion and allows incorrect things to be identified and shot down.)
However, more and more I see the defence to things I said above as "no but it's diverse, Feminism wants equality for men too!"...which is one angle where the hypocracy comes in. Women are the only ones who can say what is and isn't in need of change for Women. But Women are also qualified to say what is and isn't in need of change for Men. It means Men aren't privileged enough to comment on what Women need, but also aren't allowed to comment on what Men need. Any 'male issues' brought up are vilified, shot down; the speakers called misogynists and MRA's (which is in fact a good thing. If feminism exists then a male variant should also exist. Instead the few assholes that in feminism are dilligently labelled radicals and fringe groups, are in mr treated as representative of the whole.), there was a video floating around reddit very recently of a lecture at a university about mens issues awareness, that a group of feminists crashed and utterly destroyed, eventually pulling the fire alarms when they were removed from the hall. And it had been done before . Can you imagine the reaction if a bunch of mra's crashed and disrupted a lecture on feminism? Not actual discourse, just disrupting with air-horns and shouting and fire alarms?
That's why I don't support feminism. I support equality/fairness, and endemic within that is support for women's equality. To my mind not only are the two (feminism/support equality) not unequivocally linked together, in recent decades they've actually grown distant from one another. | Feminism as a concept, by definition, allows for all the shitty, trolly, hateful stuff you see and more.
It's transphobic (well known, really.) Racist and sexist.
It's hypocritical |
JackLavaLantern | I did the exact same thing once, before getting to the boss I noticed the poison pool, so after I showed him where the hidden Bonfire was above the entrance to the boss and the illusory wall the leads to the Blue Quartz Ring by hitting with my sword and pointing a lot, he was pretty much just following me around to secrets of the area, so as I got to the bonfire and lit my torch I tried to point him out to the windmill, but as I was careless I ended up dieing before he got the message, in hope he would summon me again I placed as fast as I could, and for my happiness he did, immediately lit the torch and started pointing again, after he got the message we rushed to the boss and killed it, accomplishing the most jolly co-op I've ever done in DaS2
Tl;Dr I've done the same with a few plot twists | I did the exact same thing once, before getting to the boss I noticed the poison pool, so after I showed him where the hidden Bonfire was above the entrance to the boss and the illusory wall the leads to the Blue Quartz Ring by hitting with my sword and pointing a lot, he was pretty much just following me around to secrets of the area, so as I got to the bonfire and lit my torch I tried to point him out to the windmill, but as I was careless I ended up dieing before he got the message, in hope he would summon me again I placed as fast as I could, and for my happiness he did, immediately lit the torch and started pointing again, after he got the message we rushed to the boss and killed it, accomplishing the most jolly co-op I've ever done in DaS2
Tl;Dr I've done the same with a few plot twists
| DarkSouls2 | t5_2vqni | chqelsa | I did the exact same thing once, before getting to the boss I noticed the poison pool, so after I showed him where the hidden Bonfire was above the entrance to the boss and the illusory wall the leads to the Blue Quartz Ring by hitting with my sword and pointing a lot, he was pretty much just following me around to secrets of the area, so as I got to the bonfire and lit my torch I tried to point him out to the windmill, but as I was careless I ended up dieing before he got the message, in hope he would summon me again I placed as fast as I could, and for my happiness he did, immediately lit the torch and started pointing again, after he got the message we rushed to the boss and killed it, accomplishing the most jolly co-op I've ever done in DaS2 | I've done the same with a few plot twists |
Snowfox2ne1 | I don't need to believe what I am saying to argue for it. Yes, my personal opinion is to say that moral objections are questionable at best. The scenario you outlined it obviously fine with me. I understand the objection some people might have, and understand their worry. I would rather educate people, than argue with those who aren't willing to change their mind.
tl;dr I was playing devil's advocate | I don't need to believe what I am saying to argue for it. Yes, my personal opinion is to say that moral objections are questionable at best. The scenario you outlined it obviously fine with me. I understand the objection some people might have, and understand their worry. I would rather educate people, than argue with those who aren't willing to change their mind.
tl;dr I was playing devil's advocate
| changemyview | t5_2w2s8 | chr0ipg | I don't need to believe what I am saying to argue for it. Yes, my personal opinion is to say that moral objections are questionable at best. The scenario you outlined it obviously fine with me. I understand the objection some people might have, and understand their worry. I would rather educate people, than argue with those who aren't willing to change their mind. | I was playing devil's advocate |
divinesleeper | Rather than saying "look at all the atrocities that are allowed, what does one more matter", you should be saying "at least there is one atrocity less that's allowed."
As argued by others, I find all exploitation of animals messed up, it's only natural that we'd try to prevent what we can. The farming industry however is much more internalized and much more difficult to try to fix.
The next step would be to ban artificial insemination, but that'll cost the farm multinationals a lot of money, which means lots of lobbying against it, which means it is very difficult to pass. All we can do is protest by example and try our best to make some changes.
**TL;DR:** it is not the arguments against bestiality that are weak, it is the arguments *for* the food industry that are. | Rather than saying "look at all the atrocities that are allowed, what does one more matter", you should be saying "at least there is one atrocity less that's allowed."
As argued by others, I find all exploitation of animals messed up, it's only natural that we'd try to prevent what we can. The farming industry however is much more internalized and much more difficult to try to fix.
The next step would be to ban artificial insemination, but that'll cost the farm multinationals a lot of money, which means lots of lobbying against it, which means it is very difficult to pass. All we can do is protest by example and try our best to make some changes.
TL;DR: it is not the arguments against bestiality that are weak, it is the arguments for the food industry that are.
| changemyview | t5_2w2s8 | chqm0zd | Rather than saying "look at all the atrocities that are allowed, what does one more matter", you should be saying "at least there is one atrocity less that's allowed."
As argued by others, I find all exploitation of animals messed up, it's only natural that we'd try to prevent what we can. The farming industry however is much more internalized and much more difficult to try to fix.
The next step would be to ban artificial insemination, but that'll cost the farm multinationals a lot of money, which means lots of lobbying against it, which means it is very difficult to pass. All we can do is protest by example and try our best to make some changes. | it is not the arguments against bestiality that are weak, it is the arguments for the food industry that are. |
MA1128 | Hallo!
Try the site WG gesucht, again as fellow redditors said, don't hand over money before you see the flat and you are with your bags in it. Everything is cash up front and sign the contract. Lots of scammers will want you to add them on skype and will request your money and then he would send the keys over. Be aware!
In the other hand, it can take you one up to six months to find a place. Here people like to interview you before taking a decision, which is nice because they take care of the environment in the flat but it's tiring and stressful when your time to find something is limited.
As you are coming in a few months try to find a short stay somewhere while you look for something long term, I did it and it went ok but I've got luck. In terms of cost and were to live, be prepared to pay in some cases two/three months in advance as a deposit (kaution) plus the actual rent of the first month.
They said Wedding is dangerous but nothing happened to me there, is very Turkish, depending of the street of course and the area, but the popular areas are over populated and the rent is going up, most people who got old contracts there sub rent the place for the double to make a profit out of it.
Try to plan what do you want from Berlin and so look for a place close to work/uni/school or nightlife. (Again it depends of what you want, it certainly can blow your mind).
TL;DR: be prepare, flat hunting here is complicated, needs time, planning, money and luck. | Hallo!
Try the site WG gesucht, again as fellow redditors said, don't hand over money before you see the flat and you are with your bags in it. Everything is cash up front and sign the contract. Lots of scammers will want you to add them on skype and will request your money and then he would send the keys over. Be aware!
In the other hand, it can take you one up to six months to find a place. Here people like to interview you before taking a decision, which is nice because they take care of the environment in the flat but it's tiring and stressful when your time to find something is limited.
As you are coming in a few months try to find a short stay somewhere while you look for something long term, I did it and it went ok but I've got luck. In terms of cost and were to live, be prepared to pay in some cases two/three months in advance as a deposit (kaution) plus the actual rent of the first month.
They said Wedding is dangerous but nothing happened to me there, is very Turkish, depending of the street of course and the area, but the popular areas are over populated and the rent is going up, most people who got old contracts there sub rent the place for the double to make a profit out of it.
Try to plan what do you want from Berlin and so look for a place close to work/uni/school or nightlife. (Again it depends of what you want, it certainly can blow your mind).
TL;DR: be prepare, flat hunting here is complicated, needs time, planning, money and luck.
| berlin | t5_2qt49 | chql424 | Hallo!
Try the site WG gesucht, again as fellow redditors said, don't hand over money before you see the flat and you are with your bags in it. Everything is cash up front and sign the contract. Lots of scammers will want you to add them on skype and will request your money and then he would send the keys over. Be aware!
In the other hand, it can take you one up to six months to find a place. Here people like to interview you before taking a decision, which is nice because they take care of the environment in the flat but it's tiring and stressful when your time to find something is limited.
As you are coming in a few months try to find a short stay somewhere while you look for something long term, I did it and it went ok but I've got luck. In terms of cost and were to live, be prepared to pay in some cases two/three months in advance as a deposit (kaution) plus the actual rent of the first month.
They said Wedding is dangerous but nothing happened to me there, is very Turkish, depending of the street of course and the area, but the popular areas are over populated and the rent is going up, most people who got old contracts there sub rent the place for the double to make a profit out of it.
Try to plan what do you want from Berlin and so look for a place close to work/uni/school or nightlife. (Again it depends of what you want, it certainly can blow your mind). | be prepare, flat hunting here is complicated, needs time, planning, money and luck. |
subcomcwiii | Well, I've always felt there is a difference between the two, even though they are often conflated. I say this as someone who enjoys the creativity that genre definitions can bring out, as opposed to someone who is a classification fascist. However, Desert Rock originates to describe a band like Kyuss who are from the Palm Desert area, and along with a bunch of other bands created a scene which had an obvious aesthetic relationship to their surroundings. There are now tons of 'desert rock' bands from places like Sweden which isn't exactly sandy and arid, but IMO that's fine. They are second/third wave bands operating under the influence.
Stoner Metal which probably best describes a band like Sleep, refers not only to a thematic and lyrically obsession with weed, but also a sound that is a product of it too. Electric Wizard is a good example of when Stoner collides with Doom, and Weedeater exemplify Stoner Sludge. Now although I'm sure others will disagree I think Stoner Rock better describes an earlier wave of bands like Sir Lord Baltimore, Blue Cheer, or Blue Oyster Cult as they take a psychedelic digression from Hard Rock, but are not yet Metal. This tradition seems to have been followed by bands like Witchcraft and Graveyard.
To me both Sleep, or Electric Wizard are way too Metal to be called Rock, and EW being from Dorset, England have probably never even seen a fucking desert.
Anyhow, all of these things blur around the edges, and should probably just be considered a bit of fun. Personally I don't smoke weed, never got on with it, so being into Stoner music seems a little silly. First and foremost I'm into Metal, most of the stuff I like lies somewhere under the doom banner which I think all these bands do being downstream of Black Sabbath, having said this I don't much care for the vanity of small differences. Call it what feels right for you, and play it loud.
TL;DR: Doooooooooooooooooom! | Well, I've always felt there is a difference between the two, even though they are often conflated. I say this as someone who enjoys the creativity that genre definitions can bring out, as opposed to someone who is a classification fascist. However, Desert Rock originates to describe a band like Kyuss who are from the Palm Desert area, and along with a bunch of other bands created a scene which had an obvious aesthetic relationship to their surroundings. There are now tons of 'desert rock' bands from places like Sweden which isn't exactly sandy and arid, but IMO that's fine. They are second/third wave bands operating under the influence.
Stoner Metal which probably best describes a band like Sleep, refers not only to a thematic and lyrically obsession with weed, but also a sound that is a product of it too. Electric Wizard is a good example of when Stoner collides with Doom, and Weedeater exemplify Stoner Sludge. Now although I'm sure others will disagree I think Stoner Rock better describes an earlier wave of bands like Sir Lord Baltimore, Blue Cheer, or Blue Oyster Cult as they take a psychedelic digression from Hard Rock, but are not yet Metal. This tradition seems to have been followed by bands like Witchcraft and Graveyard.
To me both Sleep, or Electric Wizard are way too Metal to be called Rock, and EW being from Dorset, England have probably never even seen a fucking desert.
Anyhow, all of these things blur around the edges, and should probably just be considered a bit of fun. Personally I don't smoke weed, never got on with it, so being into Stoner music seems a little silly. First and foremost I'm into Metal, most of the stuff I like lies somewhere under the doom banner which I think all these bands do being downstream of Black Sabbath, having said this I don't much care for the vanity of small differences. Call it what feels right for you, and play it loud.
TL;DR: Doooooooooooooooooom!
| DesertRock | t5_2se6k | chqn0f4 | Well, I've always felt there is a difference between the two, even though they are often conflated. I say this as someone who enjoys the creativity that genre definitions can bring out, as opposed to someone who is a classification fascist. However, Desert Rock originates to describe a band like Kyuss who are from the Palm Desert area, and along with a bunch of other bands created a scene which had an obvious aesthetic relationship to their surroundings. There are now tons of 'desert rock' bands from places like Sweden which isn't exactly sandy and arid, but IMO that's fine. They are second/third wave bands operating under the influence.
Stoner Metal which probably best describes a band like Sleep, refers not only to a thematic and lyrically obsession with weed, but also a sound that is a product of it too. Electric Wizard is a good example of when Stoner collides with Doom, and Weedeater exemplify Stoner Sludge. Now although I'm sure others will disagree I think Stoner Rock better describes an earlier wave of bands like Sir Lord Baltimore, Blue Cheer, or Blue Oyster Cult as they take a psychedelic digression from Hard Rock, but are not yet Metal. This tradition seems to have been followed by bands like Witchcraft and Graveyard.
To me both Sleep, or Electric Wizard are way too Metal to be called Rock, and EW being from Dorset, England have probably never even seen a fucking desert.
Anyhow, all of these things blur around the edges, and should probably just be considered a bit of fun. Personally I don't smoke weed, never got on with it, so being into Stoner music seems a little silly. First and foremost I'm into Metal, most of the stuff I like lies somewhere under the doom banner which I think all these bands do being downstream of Black Sabbath, having said this I don't much care for the vanity of small differences. Call it what feels right for you, and play it loud. | Doooooooooooooooooom! |
Spartannia | 2012-2013.
Top five defense, NFL-caliber running back, untested quarterback. So naturally, we ask said untested QB to throw the ball 40+ times in several games and go 7-6 on the season, despite giving up 20 points or less in four of those losses (and not giving up a single touchdown in one of those losses). In the bowl game against TCU, untested QB #1 continues to shit the bed, so we throw in *another* untested QB. Untested QB #2 throws for 47 yards, which somehow translates to a dramatic comeback victory. He then parlays that 47-yard performance into the starting job the next season, and well, you know...
tl;dr - Fuck you, Dan Roushar. | 2012-2013.
Top five defense, NFL-caliber running back, untested quarterback. So naturally, we ask said untested QB to throw the ball 40+ times in several games and go 7-6 on the season, despite giving up 20 points or less in four of those losses (and not giving up a single touchdown in one of those losses). In the bowl game against TCU, untested QB #1 continues to shit the bed, so we throw in another untested QB. Untested QB #2 throws for 47 yards, which somehow translates to a dramatic comeback victory. He then parlays that 47-yard performance into the starting job the next season, and well, you know...
tl;dr - Fuck you, Dan Roushar.
| CFB | t5_2qm9d | chqvst1 | 2012-2013.
Top five defense, NFL-caliber running back, untested quarterback. So naturally, we ask said untested QB to throw the ball 40+ times in several games and go 7-6 on the season, despite giving up 20 points or less in four of those losses (and not giving up a single touchdown in one of those losses). In the bowl game against TCU, untested QB #1 continues to shit the bed, so we throw in another untested QB. Untested QB #2 throws for 47 yards, which somehow translates to a dramatic comeback victory. He then parlays that 47-yard performance into the starting job the next season, and well, you know... | Fuck you, Dan Roushar. |
Anarchkitty | I missed your point.
Like I said in my profanity-laden auto-mod-baiting reply, "you must have said something really fucked up".
I never said I wanted anything banned, fuck you very much. I never liked UOP, but I don't think it should have been banned. I suggested that instead of bitching about it pointlessly you could start your own sub specifically for that meme so people have somewhere to post them. Then people who want to see it can subscribe to your sub *and* Advice Animals and see what they want to see. Hell, *I'd* subscribe, because even though I thought 90% of them were stupid, they were occasionally funny. If I wasn't willing to wade through stupid to find funny, I wouldn't be on Reddit.
tl;dr - Kwitcherbitchin.
EDIT: Ooh! /r/BannedAdviceAnimals would be a great name! The AA mods might even be willing to advertise it in their sidebar.
EDIT2: Holy crap, it already exists: /r/shittyadviceanimals is exactly that already. Dear god, instead of bitching about puffins being banned here, just post them there! | I missed your point.
Like I said in my profanity-laden auto-mod-baiting reply, "you must have said something really fucked up".
I never said I wanted anything banned, fuck you very much. I never liked UOP, but I don't think it should have been banned. I suggested that instead of bitching about it pointlessly you could start your own sub specifically for that meme so people have somewhere to post them. Then people who want to see it can subscribe to your sub and Advice Animals and see what they want to see. Hell, I'd subscribe, because even though I thought 90% of them were stupid, they were occasionally funny. If I wasn't willing to wade through stupid to find funny, I wouldn't be on Reddit.
tl;dr - Kwitcherbitchin.
EDIT: Ooh! /r/BannedAdviceAnimals would be a great name! The AA mods might even be willing to advertise it in their sidebar.
EDIT2: Holy crap, it already exists: /r/shittyadviceanimals is exactly that already. Dear god, instead of bitching about puffins being banned here, just post them there!
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | ci5qdq2 | I missed your point.
Like I said in my profanity-laden auto-mod-baiting reply, "you must have said something really fucked up".
I never said I wanted anything banned, fuck you very much. I never liked UOP, but I don't think it should have been banned. I suggested that instead of bitching about it pointlessly you could start your own sub specifically for that meme so people have somewhere to post them. Then people who want to see it can subscribe to your sub and Advice Animals and see what they want to see. Hell, I'd subscribe, because even though I thought 90% of them were stupid, they were occasionally funny. If I wasn't willing to wade through stupid to find funny, I wouldn't be on Reddit. | Kwitcherbitchin.
EDIT: Ooh! /r/BannedAdviceAnimals would be a great name! The AA mods might even be willing to advertise it in their sidebar.
EDIT2: Holy crap, it already exists: /r/shittyadviceanimals is exactly that already. Dear god, instead of bitching about puffins being banned here, just post them there! |
Jorge_loves_it | Oh yes, the "Why aren't you tolerating my intolerance" defense. Does wanting to eliminate bigoted speech in turn make me a bigot? I say no. Here's why: striving for tolerance is inherently at odds with intolerant beliefs. In the reverse, intolerance also seeks to eliminate tolerance. Now I'm going to cut this into something more specific: Bigotry. Going to the definition we get: Bigotry - bigoted acts or ideas. So we go to Bigot specifically: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. Key word: unfairly. Hating a cold blooded murder and wanting to excluded them from society (at least until they pay for their crime or are rehabilitated) is not bigotry since it is justified. In the same way, actual bigots (racists, misogynists, Nazis, etc) are not justified in their actions. They unfairly attack others and seek to make their lives worse. **Being intolerant against a bigot is justified since they seek to harm others in various ways.** That's the key. Bigots are not justified in their actions, they do not get to be defended against intolerance. And as a final point I'm going to quote [Karl Popper on the paradox of tolerance](
>Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. – In this formulation, I do not imply, for instance, that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant philosophies; as long as we can counter them by rational argument and keep them in check by public opinion, suppression would certainly be most unwise. **But we should claim the right to suppress them if necessary even by force; for it may easily turn out that they are not prepared to meet us on the level of rational argument, but begin by denouncing all argument; they may forbid their followers to listen to rational argument, because it is deceptive, and teach them to answer arguments by the use of their fists or pistols.** We should therefore claim, in the name of tolerance, the right not to tolerate the intolerant. We should claim that any movement preaching intolerance places itself outside the law, and we should consider incitement to intolerance and persecution as criminal, in the same way as we should consider incitement to murder, or to kidnapping, or to the revival of the slave trade, as criminal.
TL;DR:
>Doesn't that kind of make you a bigot?
No. | Oh yes, the "Why aren't you tolerating my intolerance" defense. Does wanting to eliminate bigoted speech in turn make me a bigot? I say no. Here's why: striving for tolerance is inherently at odds with intolerant beliefs. In the reverse, intolerance also seeks to eliminate tolerance. Now I'm going to cut this into something more specific: Bigotry. Going to the definition we get: Bigotry - bigoted acts or ideas. So we go to Bigot specifically: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. Key word: unfairly. Hating a cold blooded murder and wanting to excluded them from society (at least until they pay for their crime or are rehabilitated) is not bigotry since it is justified. In the same way, actual bigots (racists, misogynists, Nazis, etc) are not justified in their actions. They unfairly attack others and seek to make their lives worse. Being intolerant against a bigot is justified since they seek to harm others in various ways. That's the key. Bigots are not justified in their actions, they do not get to be defended against intolerance. And as a final point I'm going to quote [Karl Popper on the paradox of tolerance](
>Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. – In this formulation, I do not imply, for instance, that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant philosophies; as long as we can counter them by rational argument and keep them in check by public opinion, suppression would certainly be most unwise. But we should claim the right to suppress them if necessary even by force; for it may easily turn out that they are not prepared to meet us on the level of rational argument, but begin by denouncing all argument; they may forbid their followers to listen to rational argument, because it is deceptive, and teach them to answer arguments by the use of their fists or pistols. We should therefore claim, in the name of tolerance, the right not to tolerate the intolerant. We should claim that any movement preaching intolerance places itself outside the law, and we should consider incitement to intolerance and persecution as criminal, in the same way as we should consider incitement to murder, or to kidnapping, or to the revival of the slave trade, as criminal.
TL;DR:
>Doesn't that kind of make you a bigot?
No.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chr3an2 | Oh yes, the "Why aren't you tolerating my intolerance" defense. Does wanting to eliminate bigoted speech in turn make me a bigot? I say no. Here's why: striving for tolerance is inherently at odds with intolerant beliefs. In the reverse, intolerance also seeks to eliminate tolerance. Now I'm going to cut this into something more specific: Bigotry. Going to the definition we get: Bigotry - bigoted acts or ideas. So we go to Bigot specifically: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. Key word: unfairly. Hating a cold blooded murder and wanting to excluded them from society (at least until they pay for their crime or are rehabilitated) is not bigotry since it is justified. In the same way, actual bigots (racists, misogynists, Nazis, etc) are not justified in their actions. They unfairly attack others and seek to make their lives worse. Being intolerant against a bigot is justified since they seek to harm others in various ways. That's the key. Bigots are not justified in their actions, they do not get to be defended against intolerance. And as a final point I'm going to quote [Karl Popper on the paradox of tolerance](
>Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. – In this formulation, I do not imply, for instance, that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant philosophies; as long as we can counter them by rational argument and keep them in check by public opinion, suppression would certainly be most unwise. But we should claim the right to suppress them if necessary even by force; for it may easily turn out that they are not prepared to meet us on the level of rational argument, but begin by denouncing all argument; they may forbid their followers to listen to rational argument, because it is deceptive, and teach them to answer arguments by the use of their fists or pistols. We should therefore claim, in the name of tolerance, the right not to tolerate the intolerant. We should claim that any movement preaching intolerance places itself outside the law, and we should consider incitement to intolerance and persecution as criminal, in the same way as we should consider incitement to murder, or to kidnapping, or to the revival of the slave trade, as criminal. | Doesn't that kind of make you a bigot?
No. |
JHMRS | Nonono, you see, people need to be protected from their own stupidity.
For instance, not seeing the huge contradiction that is an "unpopular opinion" meme being popular enough to appear on the front page time and again, and the problem in that.
So the administrators take the only logical step and ban that clusterfuck. Because, obviously, the majority of the community lacks elementary reasoning.
tl;dr: Majority rule doesn't work in mental institutions. | Nonono, you see, people need to be protected from their own stupidity.
For instance, not seeing the huge contradiction that is an "unpopular opinion" meme being popular enough to appear on the front page time and again, and the problem in that.
So the administrators take the only logical step and ban that clusterfuck. Because, obviously, the majority of the community lacks elementary reasoning.
tl;dr: Majority rule doesn't work in mental institutions.
| AdviceAnimals | t5_2s7tt | chr3tc6 | Nonono, you see, people need to be protected from their own stupidity.
For instance, not seeing the huge contradiction that is an "unpopular opinion" meme being popular enough to appear on the front page time and again, and the problem in that.
So the administrators take the only logical step and ban that clusterfuck. Because, obviously, the majority of the community lacks elementary reasoning. | Majority rule doesn't work in mental institutions. |
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