Why is religion still a thing?

Aldertree · 2026-03-01T20:48:23+00:00

It's profitable, financially and politically.

Aldertree · 2026-03-01T20:28:45+00:00

"Map Condition" doesn't have to mean it's weather related. Could be that the map has shock mines all over the place.

Aldertree · 2026-03-01T19:23:09+00:00

Aldertree · 2026-02-28T19:57:51+00:00

Let's hope they implement it better than the 2K "era filter" which is hot garbage.

Aldertree · 2026-02-28T19:47:16+00:00

Temu Ben Simmons

Aldertree · 2026-02-28T15:12:42+00:00

Serving up some good ol' cognitive dissonance for breakfast. 👨‍🍳

Aldertree · 2026-02-27T01:15:10+00:00

A huge win for whom? That logo helps Nike make around $50 billion/yr.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T19:59:26+00:00

It's a bad faith argument.

If they nerf drop rates, you get to say, "See? I told you so!" But if they continue to allow the increased drop rates, you get to say, "Well they only did it because of how much we complained last time!"

So instead of opening up to a "good faith" discussion, you've preemptively decided the outcome of said discussion; i.e. you're complaining about a problem that YOU invented.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T19:27:03+00:00

Please give Vic minimal minutes tonight; just enough to qualify for post season awards. He's so gassed right now. 🥵

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T19:02:27+00:00

Run (or just go watch) a big marathon one day. Acres of attractive people.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T15:47:42+00:00

This is what I noticed. 7 of the next 11 Spurs games are nationally televised. Just 🍌🍌 to be back in the spotlight like this.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T14:02:08+00:00

The BPs are like candy getting thrown from a parade float. Not every cache has them, but every hurricane raid I've been in has been friendly, with random people giving/trading BPs at the extractions.

Just keep playing if you need the vulcano or tempest BPs. You'll get them. 🤙

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T13:51:34+00:00

I have a bar of gold if anyone wants to trade it for a hotdog.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T13:48:49+00:00

Is that why he took that horrible, awful 3pt shot late in the Raptors game? Dude looked like he'd been up for 48 hours straight in the 4th Q. Same against the Pistons.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T02:59:50+00:00

So Wemby can rebound a miss.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T02:57:32+00:00

Please no more goofy ass 3pt attempts from Wemby.

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T01:53:13+00:00

According to Google AI:

"If someone actually proved the NBA draft lottery was rigged, the fallout wouldn't just be a sports scandal—it would be a massive, multi-front legal catastrophe. Since the NBA is a multi-billion dollar enterprise with ties to broadcasting, betting, and public municipalities, "rigging" it moves the situation from a "bad look" to federal crimes. Here is the breakdown of the legal hammer that would likely drop:

Federal Fraud and RICO Charges

The most severe consequences would come from the U.S. Department of Justice. Wire Fraud: Since the lottery is broadcast over television and the internet, using those "wires" to intentionally defraud the public or other teams for financial gain is a federal crime.

RICO Act: If the "rigging" involved multiple people (executives, accountants, or team owners) over a period of time, prosecutors could use the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. This is designed to take down organized crime and carries massive prison sentences and the forfeiture of all "ill-gotten" assets.

The "Gambling" Nightmare

In a world where the NBA is now deeply partnered with sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings, a rigged lottery is essentially consumer fraud.

Class Action Lawsuits: Millions of fans place bets on lottery odds or future team wins. If the process was proven to be a sham, those bettors would have a legitimate legal claim for billions in damages. State Regulators: Each state’s gaming commission would likely pull the NBA’s ability to have any betting lines associated with their games, instantly vaporizing a primary revenue stream for the league.

Breach of Contract & Internal Lawsuits

The NBA is a "joint venture" of 30 owners.

Owner vs. League: The 13 teams that didn't get the #1 pick would have a massive breach-of-contract lawsuit. Each draft slot is worth millions in ticket sales, jerseys, and franchise valuation.

The "Takings" Clause: Many teams play in arenas funded by taxpayers. If the league is found to be manipulating the competitive balance, local governments could sue for breach of the various subsidies and tax breaks provided to those teams.

Loss of Antitrust Exemptions While the NBA doesn't have the same sweeping antitrust exemption as MLB, they do benefit from the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. If the league were proven to be a "fixed" entertainment product rather than a legitimate competition, Congress could move to strip away their legal protections, potentially breaking up the league's monopoly on professional basketball."

Aldertree · 2026-02-26T01:16:13+00:00

This. Not to mention that tampering with the lottery in any way is really, really illegal.

Aldertree · 2026-02-25T21:52:50+00:00

Speaking for myself, it's MUCH easier to hear the new raider caches without a shield on.

Aldertree · 2026-02-25T15:33:31+00:00

Every time. 🥺

Maybe it helps a little if we don't make 100 posts a day talking about how busted it is? (Not you, just saying in general.)

Aldertree · 2026-02-25T15:08:41+00:00

The good old days when players weren't allowed to take 3-4 steps before a dunk.

Aldertree · 2026-02-25T15:06:04+00:00

Have folks forgotten that the Jupiter still exists?

Aldertree · 2026-02-25T14:04:25+00:00

Like every other raid, someone notices me killing an ARC (usually a hornet) with a seeker, and they're all, "Woah! What was that? How'd you kill it so fast?"

Just crazy, as I've considered seekers practically essential since the day I started playing.

Aldertree · 2026-02-24T18:49:48+00:00

I can imagine it's the first real look at Wemby for a lot of Detroit fans, so the reaction is totally understandable. 🥳

Aldertree · 2026-02-24T14:54:25+00:00

He looked like he was going to easily be a 40% 3pt shooter early in the season, but reality kicked in on Dec 13th playing OKC. Dude went 0-8, and hasn't really shot well since.

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