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Willful ignorance.
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I'm sold.
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This is confusing.
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Corporate intranet forums and chat services need moderators too. I can see how - worded carefully - that sort of thing could go on a resume.
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WWE, Lucha Underground and my local promotion (Hoodslam) shows. If my work schedule changes I'll start going to SPW shows.
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SageHarpuia posted...

Have you even been watching the weather channel? It's below freezing in most of the country.

What about the other hemisphere?
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Where? I don't see one.
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Mighty Mouse is 5'3" at 125lbs. So it's a thing.
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ChromaticAngel posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

And probably shuts down if the battery develops issues. I know because it happened with mine and mysteriously stopped after a software update.

oh noez the battery shuts down. Electronics are not prepared for this sudden failure. Every time the power goes out in a rainstorm I throw away all my electronics and buy new ones because they are all ruined due to the unexpected shut down.

What the hell are you on about now?
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ChromaticAngel posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

Which isn't what happened. They're pretty transparent about it - where previously it would shut down if the battery can't handle the load, it just slows down to a point where it can handle the load. Turns a big problem into a smaller one.

And yet literally everyone who has blocked updates for the past few years still has a phone that is as fast as the day they got it.

And probably shuts down if the battery develops issues. I know because it happened with mine and mysteriously stopped after a software update.
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Axiom posted...

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ChromaticAngel posted...

Can you imagine if you did this shit with cars?

yeah. can you imagine if your old car would stop working perfectly after years of use and required you to pay money to fix it

WHAT AN OUTRAGE

There's a hell of a difference between tech failing on it's own and someone purposely making it fail

Which isn't what happened. They're pretty transparent about it - where previously it would shut down if the battery can't handle the load, it just slows down to a point where it can handle the load. Turns a big problem into a smaller one.
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C_Pain posted...

I don't get this whole thing. Isn't it known that planned obsolescence is a part of all technologies...? They confirmed it and now are getting sued? Why did they confirm it then?

People are up in arms because they're misinterpreting the reason.
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It's better than it unexpectedly shutting down due to a failing battery.
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I tend to get my advice from Dappered and Primer, usually. Can't really put much in the way of style advice into words.
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You have my attention.
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Clarks, Palladium, Chippewa. PF Flyers if I need sneakers (which is rare). I only wear "athletic" shoes to the gym.
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I don't really mind.
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EducatedGuy posted...

Can a trans person that doesnt have their head in their ass tell me if I should use xhe or xhir or xher or how to know when to use what?

How about one from a cis person who pays attention and actively tries not to antagonize?

If memory serves, those types of pronouns are intended for those that do not necessarily conform to a gender binary - male or female. Genderqueer, intersex, whichever it may be.

I'm fairly certain most transwomen prefer a simple "she/her". When in doubt, ask.
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salandrews posted...

Such a dumb term. You eat a variety of food.

If food gives you the greatest pleasure you're a glutton, not a "foodie".

"Glutton" is associated with overindulgence. You're probably looking for "epicure".

I always try to find ways to have new and interesting food and drink. My palate always craves more stimulation, but I have to balance it with my stomach.
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--kresnik-- posted...

There are tangible sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, etc) which are fine. It's all that theoretical nonsense that's just a waste of time and money. These assholes literally waste manpower trying (futilely) to prove that God doesn't exist.

When. Where.
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weapon_d00d816 posted...

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Trayvon posted...

what the hell is with people and finding it hard to admit that girls like in op are fat?

I dunno. Maybe they're trying to come to terms with the idea that they can still be attractive? "Fat" is just a statement of weight, not necessarily a statement of ugliness.

It isn't though. It's always used negatively when describing a person.

I know. It's become a helluva loaded word. Too many people conflate "fat" with "ugly". And for some people it's unattractive on principle, and that's okay.

But maybe there's a little bit of conflict. :P

Words are used for their listeners. If people think it's negative, you used a negative word.

It's frustrating. And thus we get "thicc" - or "she's fat but still attractive".

No I'm saying you're using the word fat wrong and that's all there is to it. If you want to describe someone positively you use something else.

So...how does one dance around describing that one carries more weight than average? (More importantly, why?)

I'm not saying there isn't a negative connotation. I'm saying that the negative connotation makes no sense.
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weapon_d00d816 posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

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The23rdMagus posted...

Trayvon posted...

what the hell is with people and finding it hard to admit that girls like in op are fat?

I dunno. Maybe they're trying to come to terms with the idea that they can still be attractive? "Fat" is just a statement of weight, not necessarily a statement of ugliness.

It isn't though. It's always used negatively when describing a person.

I know. It's become a helluva loaded word. Too many people conflate "fat" with "ugly". And for some people it's unattractive on principle, and that's okay.

But maybe there's a little bit of conflict. :P

Words are used for their listeners. If people think it's negative, you used a negative word.

It's frustrating. And thus we get "thicc" - or "she's fat but still attractive".
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weapon_d00d816 posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

Trayvon posted...

what the hell is with people and finding it hard to admit that girls like in op are fat?

I dunno. Maybe they're trying to come to terms with the idea that they can still be attractive? "Fat" is just a statement of weight, not necessarily a statement of ugliness.

It isn't though. It's always used negatively when describing a person.

I know. It's become a helluva loaded word. Too many people conflate "fat" with "ugly". And for some people it's unattractive on principle, and that's okay.

But maybe there's a little bit of conflict. :P
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Trayvon posted...

what the hell is with people and finding it hard to admit that girls like in op are fat?

I dunno. Maybe they're trying to come to terms with the idea that they can still be attractive? "Fat" is just a statement of weight, not necessarily a statement of ugliness.
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I prefer slower mechanics and not fast dial-a-combo games (but they're fun to watch). I'm very much a casual player, though, and I can't stand most of the negative attitudes of the FGC.

Mostly I just watch Maximilian these days (with chat on, shine on) or catch a NLBC (with chat off), screw around with a game or two, mostly go vs CPU, and then go back to Third Strike.
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I love my Instant Pot. Been able to use it to both be lazy and mildly impress an ex-culinary school ladyfriend. So far I've made pressure-steamed artichokes (with herbs infusing the steaming water), pork chile verde and mushroom risotto. The prep tends to take longer than the cooking.

I think for New Year's I'm going to use it to make either mulled cider or wassail.
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She looks attractive regardless of labeling. (Let's be honest. People's reaction to not liking a figure quickly turns into "no one should like it".)
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Interesting.
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Ryo_the_Inferno posted...

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minnesotaHunter posted...

Would definitely smash.

I think you both meant "smoosh".

Smoosh is okay.
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Doesn't matter. Still pretty attractive.
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Hm. Maybe if women weren't expected to always be childrens' caretakers at the expense of everything else, and stay-at-home dads (and men around children in general) weren't stigmatized.

Almost sounds like there's a societal system enforcing this kind of thing, to everyone's detriment.
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Hey.

That thing that sucks?

I like it anyway. :)
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LightningAce11 posted...

Well, I finished it. I kinda expected there to be another twist.

The singing was nice. Dan Salvato did a great job designing, writing, and composing the music.

Now what do I do?

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I have my tricks for good roasts, but I'd rather have smoked meat any day.
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Mal_Fet posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

I'd have a bit of a problem with T'Challa, considering "blackness" is pretty much inherent to his character. Is whiteness inherent to any of these other protagonists? Does being white define them as characters?

T'Challa's "blackness" is only relevant insofar as he is from an African country. Can there not be white Wakandans?

Considering Wakanda is an isolated country with little to no exchange with non-Wakandans, no.
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Gamer99z posted...

While I somewhat understand this, I also can't understand caring about it more than just having a moment of thinking "why?"
People who absolutely lose their minds like with Ghostbusters, The Dark Tower, Star Wars 7, when there were talks to have Donald Glover play Miles Morales when they rebooted it, when people thought Mary Jane was going to be black in Spider Man Homecoming, etc.
I can understand saying it's a lazy form of trying to diversify or even saying that it's even somewhat racist/sexist because it's almost like saying women or minorities can't carry a new franchise without piggybacking it off the name of an established franchise, but I can't see actually thinking about it more than just for a moment let alone going on to bitch, boycott the movie, mass spam the movie with low ratings without even seeing it, etc.

Question: Would you have any problem if Agent J from Men in Black were recast as a white guy for MiB 4? How about if they replaced T'Challa with a random new white character who takes up the mantle of the Black Panther from that point on? What if they rebooted the Tomb Raider franchise with Lenny Croft as its protagonist?

Okay on most counts. Besides, Tomb Raider itself was a bit of a subversion of Indiana Jones-type protagonists anyway.

I'd have a bit of a problem with T'Challa, considering "blackness" is pretty much inherent to his character. Is whiteness inherent to any of these other protagonists? Does being white define them as characters?

T'Challa probably isn't the best example to use, given that he is literally an African prince/king from a long line in a fictional Africa nation. Being a black man is kind of central to his character.

That said, if it can be argued that whiteness contributes to how people develop as individuals, then I'd say yes, being white would be a defining characteristic for at least some characters. Superman comes to my mind, since his character is a product of that rural farm-bred Midwestern, Methodist upbringing.

Which is a very "white" American upbringing. I know is kind of a vague description, but I think if Clark had grown up, say, black in rural Kansas, he might have had different life experiences which may have changed what kind of hero he became. Otherwise, we'd have to say race doesn't really have a concrete impact on people's experiences in the world, or at least the US. Do you see where I'm coming from with this? Because I'm not sure I'm explaining it well.

I encourage you to look into Superman: Red Son.
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Mal_Fet posted...

Gamer99z posted...

While I somewhat understand this, I also can't understand caring about it more than just having a moment of thinking "why?"
People who absolutely lose their minds like with Ghostbusters, The Dark Tower, Star Wars 7, when there were talks to have Donald Glover play Miles Morales when they rebooted it, when people thought Mary Jane was going to be black in Spider Man Homecoming, etc.
I can understand saying it's a lazy form of trying to diversify or even saying that it's even somewhat racist/sexist because it's almost like saying women or minorities can't carry a new franchise without piggybacking it off the name of an established franchise, but I can't see actually thinking about it more than just for a moment let alone going on to bitch, boycott the movie, mass spam the movie with low ratings without even seeing it, etc.

Question: Would you have any problem if Agent J from Men in Black were recast as a white guy for MiB 4? How about if they replaced T'Challa with a random new white character who takes up the mantle of the Black Panther from that point on? What if they rebooted the Tomb Raider franchise with Lenny Croft as its protagonist?

Okay on most counts. Besides, Tomb Raider itself was a bit of a subversion of Indiana Jones-type protagonists anyway.

I'd have a bit of a problem with T'Challa, considering "blackness" is pretty much inherent to his character. Is whiteness inherent to any of these other protagonists? Does being white define them as characters?
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Mal_Fet posted...

No one cares when new franchises have minority/female protagonists

They care when they take an already-established franchise and turn the white guy into a minority/female for no reason

Are we talking genderswapped reboots with different characters, or new additions to a franchise with different characters?
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Sure. They'll hire anyone, work them to exhaustion, underpay them and get rid of them.
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Interesting. Definitely real, but definitely quite well-supported. I daresay good corsetry on at least one of them.
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Something for everyone. I can appreciate this.
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I've LARPed a few times (combat and non-combat) but since moved away from where the major groups gather.

I miss sparring with foam weapons. Fun. Good exercise.
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As someone who had an older phone abruptly turn off due to an aging battery, I can understand why. But I'd have appreciated transparency sooner.

In my eyes it's like throttling a processor that's generating too much heat.
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I find traditional five-pocket jeans to be very inconvenient. Chinos are much comfier and are my go-to. Usually casual, like Gap Lived-In Slims or Alpha Khakis.

I dislike dress shirts and loathe ties, though. I have raised moles on my neck and anything that rubs them is very uncomfortable.

Give me a henley or flannel, some earth-tone chinos, some brown boots and maybe a shawl cardigan and I'm set for the colder months.
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I think the responses here just proved the point. Kinda sad.
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Thankfully, not always.
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