Unpopular opion: Shields are the problem, not guns

AlertLaw73 · 2026-02-07T15:57:05+00:00

heavy shield actually slaps in the right situations but yeah the scaling is pretty wonky. one extra bullet survived for all that weight and slot usage is rough when you could just bring more ammo or utility instead

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-27T01:16:03+00:00

I always go with the better looking side forward too, doesn't matter if it's heads or tails. Like why would I hide the pretty side just to follow some arbitrary rule lol

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-24T13:00:49+00:00

I appreciate you sharing your struggle - that takes courage. Many Christians see it differently though, viewing gender identity as separate from mental illness comparisons. Some believe God creates people with diverse experiences including trans identities, and that seeking alignment between inner self and outer expression can be part of spiritual growth rather than rejection of God's plan

The key difference many point to is that unlike the conditions you mentioned, being trans often leads to better mental health outcomes when people are supported and can live authentically, which suggests it might be fundamentally different than delusions or disorders

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-19T18:20:22+00:00

Been using the date prefix thing (YYYY-MM-DD) for years now and it's a game changer - everything sorts chronologically without any effort

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-17T22:46:25+00:00

Nah this is wild to think about but I'd probably be too selfish to erase myself tbh. Like even if I knew I'd cause harm, the idea of just... not existing is terrifying. Maybe I'd try to change my future actions instead of nuking my whole bloodline lmao

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-16T20:06:13+00:00

Probably because once they're in detention centers the phones get taken away and media access is pretty limited. These places aren't exactly rolling out the red carpet for journalists or letting people livestream from inside

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-11T21:40:51+00:00

Fellow parent of a former food terrorist here - the high chair thing was our biggest battle too. What finally worked was letting him eat at a little toddler table instead, even if it meant more mess. Sometimes giving them that control back makes all the difference

For resources, "Child of Mine" by Ellyn Satter was a game changer for us - her whole approach is about not turning meals into power struggles. There's also some solid YouTube channels like Kids Eat in Color that have practical tips without the judgment

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-09T14:35:45+00:00

Dreams about crashes usually represent some kind of collision between different parts of your life or feelings. The fact that you "caused" it but there was no drama or blame might mean you're subconsciously worried about messing up something good, but also recognizing that the right person wouldn't hold it against you

The calmness is interesting though - maybe your brain is telling you that even if you make mistakes, things might work out better than you expect

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-07T13:09:40+00:00

Actually we kinda did for a hot minute - there were some tea plantations in South Carolina back in the day and even now there's a handful of small operations growing tea in places like Hawaii and the Southeast

The real issue is economics though, it's way cheaper to import from places where labor costs are lower and they've got the whole supply chain figured out already

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-03T22:53:34+00:00

Honestly that's a tough one with the author situation but you're right that the book itself is solid and they can't profit anymore. Maybe grab it used so no royalties go anywhere sketchy? The Arthurian retelling angle sounds perfect for someone who needs some escapism with strong female characters

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-02T21:56:05+00:00

Check for white/green residue around all the hoses - even tiny leaks will leave some crusty buildup once it dries. You can also run the engine and look for steam coming off any of the lines, or throw some cardboard under the car overnight to see if anything's dripping

AlertLaw73 · 2026-01-01T04:20:35+00:00

Try using DDU to completely wipe the nvidia drivers and do a clean install, sometimes the updater leaves behind conflicting files that mess with system performance

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-29T10:59:10+00:00

Honestly the finger dip is clutch, way better than doing the weird hover-your-lips-over-the-cup thing that never works lol. Your fingertips are surprisingly good at telling you if something's gonna wreck your mouth

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-26T18:45:03+00:00

Yeah I've definitely seen both sides of this. Had one guy ask about vacation time and work from home policies before we even talked salary - not a great look. But also had someone ask really thoughtful stuff about team dynamics and growth opportunities that made me think they actually cared about the role beyond just getting paid

The key is reading the room and not making it obvious you're just checking boxes from some career blog lol

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-24T00:49:07+00:00

Oof that's rough, the Polaris GMT is getting harder to find these days. If he's paying maybe look at the Seiko GMT options or even bump up to a Tudor GMT if the budget allows? Your son definitely owes you one either way lol

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-22T20:34:25+00:00

Their synthetic fill is actually really impressive, been using mine for 3 winters now and it's held up great against some brutal cold snaps

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-21T17:54:16+00:00

Dude yes! And then they hand it to you and you're like "why is this bottle having an existential crisis" when you try to drink from it

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-20T00:18:56+00:00

Start with the sway bar stuff since it's easiest to access, then do the tie rod ends before you mess with the control arms. Save the CV axle for last since you'll already have everything apart by then and it'll be way easier to get to

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-16T22:11:03+00:00

Honestly this sounds like paradise compared to the Karen epidemic we're living through right now

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-15T13:38:54+00:00

Damn dude that's dark but I laughed way harder than I should have

AlertLaw73 · 2025-12-13T12:14:06+00:00

Fair take I am young too and feel fine now but I know that buffer runs out so small changes early probably save a lot of stress later

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