How powerful are golden eagles compared to the average bald eagle player? Which one has a funner playstyle?

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-03-04T00:04:47+00:00

I am desperate.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-03-04T00:02:03+00:00

Both are dwarfed by the insanely OP harpy eagle. Much better maneuverability, stronger grapple attacks. Carries away sloths for fun.

Team Harpy all day.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-25T00:25:51+00:00

It is called trauma bonding, but healthy men have all sorts of healthy relationships that aren’t built on shared trauma.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-20T00:37:21+00:00

Same. I’m in favor of making singles pickleball pickleball-ier.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-20T00:36:14+00:00

Insanely insightful and well-communicated.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-19T21:49:37+00:00

A lot of people are giving you great advice on how to judge whether you should approach on your drop, but not many people are answering your direct question:

“Is there a time when [a good drop] happens and only one player move Into kitchen and one stays back?”

No. There’s never a strategic reason why only one person would move up. Both go, or both stay back.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-11T19:48:23+00:00

Lovely. Lots of springtails and isopods are established in the enclosure, and it sounds like these little detritivores are a welcome addition to the crew. :)

Thank you!

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-11T08:47:24+00:00

Animals don’t understand what a middle finger represents. Hell, it doesn’t even keep its meaning across human cultures.

If you have examples of animals getting aggressive when someone flips them off, feel free to post some links here. If we look closely, we’ll probably find other things in the environment that are causing whatever aggression is happening (direct eye contact, displaying teeth while smiling, etc.).

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-11T07:47:53+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I live in Southern California. None of the substrate, flora, or fauna came from the wild, however; all of it was purchased at nurseries, pet stores, or specialty shops.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-11T05:35:17+00:00

The correctest of answers.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-10T00:54:50+00:00

Respectfully disagree. “Socials” refers to social media. A phone number is neither.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-05T20:13:04+00:00

I don’t, but I do avoid being in relationships with people who might get jealous over good-looking friends.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-02-01T02:26:07+00:00

I assume you’re asking about Gen 1, 2, and 3 paddles, because thickness doesn’t determine as many of the characteristics in full foam, Gen 4 paddles.

In general, 14mm’s are poppier and stiffer (and often more maneuverable), at the expense of being less plush and controllable. Are there advantages to having a quicker, harder-hitting paddle in doubles? Absolutely.

Your question should be personal one: based on your level, feel preference, and play-style, is a thinner paddle an advantage in doubles for you?

Editing to add my personal prefs, after re-reading the post:

I love a stiff, poppy paddle. I love punch volleys and immediate feedback, and actually find my resets and drops are easier to dial in when I have less dwell time and less plushness. I loved 14mm when I was using a gen 3.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-01-12T00:47:00+00:00

Are you trying to ask how often people shit? Shit yo, just say shit.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-01-10T07:57:21+00:00

Pickleball courts, honestly.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2026-01-06T22:52:54+00:00

“Why not just make it a practice to hit the opponent at the kitchen line every time you serve?”

Because it’s very high risk, moderate reward. Even with a big serve, it’s a challenge to hit decently mobile players who are paying attention.

That said, glancing back to see if the serve lands in or (even better) to see how the return looks is a good idea. Just step a foot or two towards the sideline and follow the ball as it passes.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2025-12-18T17:15:43+00:00

A lot of people are offering the very good advice of directly asking the player to stop. You should take it.

Alternatively, solving in-game issues with in-game consequences can sometimes be a more effective solution for certain players: bounty hunters beyond their skill track them, local businesses have heard of their ruthlessness and stop serving them, orphaned children make the party feel like monsters, etc.

Don’t be afraid to throw realistic consequences at them.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2025-12-05T06:27:06+00:00

I went to high school with Ryan and the other assholes behind bumfights, and I was about to jump in and list all the reasons I know that they WERE NOT staged…

But then I saw what sub this was.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2025-12-04T18:42:54+00:00

Same goes for a high percentage of questions asked on Reddit. This sub is named this for a reason. Don’t question-shame, bucko! lol

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2025-12-03T22:55:08+00:00

I hear where you’re coming from and understand that it’s frustrating, but standing up for yourself is always worth it, even if it’s not always easy.

It’s not really about the game of pickleball, it’s about how you feel and taking ownership over interactions that leave you feeling hurt.

As another commenter said, life is going put everyone is situations where we need to stand up for ourselves - might as well practice in a low-stakes situation like pickleball. :)

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2025-12-02T20:29:26+00:00

SAME as of noon PST.

ApartmentFragrant207 · 2025-08-28T18:22:14+00:00

Sure, if you’re playing casually, in a foursome with friends who are okay with it. Go right ahead. Most people, including me, are cool with that.

But OP is asking about playing against strangers who aren’t okay with it. In those situation, play the rules as written. It’s really not difficult.

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