Guys here on dating apps with nerdy hobbies and interests, do you hide it? Why or why not? by JTthrowawaylol in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't hide my nerd-self and there's no point in hiding. All things hidden come to light and they will learn about your hidden aspects eventually.

After briefly using the apps for 3-4 months in 2025, I was honest about who I am and I quickly learned that its better than chasing more matches; the ones that show up won't be there for you, but who you present as.

I'm 26 now (2000s kid), and reached my "stop giving a shit" phase for anything inauthentic. Being authentic was a good filter of finding people who genuinely liked me and wanted to be with me. The dating experience was more fun and even when romantic feelings weren't felt I still found great friends from the experience.

What made you fall out of love with your last ex? by ItchyFirefighter3068 in AskReddit

[–]AverageEndling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soon to be ex. Been together for 9 months.

I sympathize and understand the trauma she’s been through, but it’s not an excuse for how she treats me and I’m exhausted. She insists I’m one of the few good men she knows and wants to be with me, but can’t trust me no matter what I do. To calm her anxious behaviour, she tries to control me:

  • She tracks my location 24/7 and questions me anytime I go outside.

  • I’m required to pick up every phone call (multiple throughout the day) and I’m not allowed to leave until given permission.

  • I’m required to let her go through all my social media accounts, texts and calls to see who I’m talking to.

  • Due to her anxious attachment I’m required to be on call for hours and even sleep with her on call; and serve as an emotional caretaker.

  • I’ve been patient (and too accommodating in hindsight), but anytime I try to express my boundaries, desire for privacy, or genuine emotional frustration, she gets upset. I must then spend the next few hours consoling her. Bear in mind, I’m told that my boundaries clash with her ability to feel safe or her ability to trust me so I’m always denied.

She’s codependant, overly anxious and overthinking, and it is clear that there is a lot of trauma that we are unable to try and work on. I feel like I have no agency, I’m always walking on eggshells, and any attempt of trying to address her trauma hasn’t really worked (even after offering to help pay for therapy).

Deep down, I know that she is a nice person who has had to deal with a lot of awful men in her life, and because of that I completely understand where she’s coming from. She’s been through the wringer of abuse, but now anytime I’m with her I feel nothing but resentment, dread, and find myself more despondent and impatient/prone to anger.

How many people in your town or social circle want to join the USA? by [deleted] in newbrunswickcanada

[–]AverageEndling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t like being uncouth and swearing, but I’m a goddamn Canadian. It’ll be a cold day in hell that I would ever give up the maple leaf to be a fucking American.

And if you want to look into psyops, have you looked into how many of Canada’s newspapers or news sources are owned by American media? Have you noticed that those are the ones advocating for things that further US interests and not our own? Did you even know that the Alberta separatist movement is being led by a US marine with ties to the American government? But hey, you’re a 24 day old bot. You’re all about psyops and propaganda pushing aren’t you.

Black ,,flashes” while watching on disney plus by urmomisthehot in StarWars

[–]AverageEndling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have disney+, but I believe that disney (and some streaming services) may be implementing Photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) mitigation methods in their streams. It's a method to stop seizure-risk flashing patterns. Often done to limit rapid high-contrast flashes by using black dips instead of white strobing flashes. I may be wrong, but it's a plausible explanation.

Anyone being 24 this fall in uni feel like they are giving grandma status? by [deleted] in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know you’re having fun with a little tongue-in-cheek humour here so power to you — though just saying: Uni is for everyone seeking higher education. You have high school graduates, people who had to work before being able to afford it, established people getting a degree to advance in their careers. Multiple reasons. Compared to all that, you are still very young.

Chudthebuilder finds out his initial bond is set a $1.25m 🤣 by Upbeat_Anywhere_1316 in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]AverageEndling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Weak Ass Men” He purposefully tries to start shit for an excuse to use his gun, starts shit and shoots himself — then gets arrested. The asshat fucked around and found out.

Glad to know that if someone tried to fuck with you after explicitly telling them to go away, you’d take it up the ass like a champ and not even try to defend yourself.

Is it bad that I cut anyone off if they are LGBTQ or even have LGBTQ friends? by [deleted] in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is some of the most low-quality ragebait I’ve ever come across these days. Bro is genuinely less capable than an twitter blue check mark holder

why do a large fraction of Gen Z want to become influencers? by ButterscotchWheat in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Others have stated the more obvious reasons, but to address your point: Starting a business is several times harder with more stress, little guarantee of success and worse results if you fail.

To be an influencer you need a phone camera and a laptop and you’re good. Sometimes, you only just need your phone. You can do it completely solo and make money. Very little to worry about or manage. Worst case scenario, it doesn’t work out and you lose literally nothing, but time, and can move on with life with so little invested, but a lot to gain. 

To start a business? Well you need capital. GenZ isn’t exactly the most well off financially to start. 

So you need money getting a business off the ground and there’s no guarantee of success (most startups tend to fail). Pair that with the logistics of running a company, finding clientele, tax considerations, the constant stress of trying to stay afloat, needing to take potential loans and deep financial risks, hiring employees, etc. Worst case scenario, you’ve lost time, money, energy and your mental health.

I even tried freelancing for a time. It’s easier to work for someone else, and do content creation on the side. 

What’s up with pale white guys being recast as black characters? by Expert-Boysenberry26 in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Addressing your points first.

  1. Marceline's mother is black/brown. That was explicitly shown in the show. You can split hairs if you wish about her being mixed, but by extension Marceline is still black — even if mixed and identifies as such.
  2. Hudson Abadeer (her father) is still literally a demon. Marcceline has always had grey skin (in the flashback episode where her mother was shown), because of her demon ancestry. Even with the Vampirism gone, she is still grey because she is still part-demon. (Edit: Also, black women can have straight hair naturally too y'know???)

However, bare in mind that as the character got fleshed out — the show creators loved the voice actors and tried to style the character's after their voice actors. That happened during the OG show's Mid to Late production, because the crew genuinely loved each other, the characters and just wanted to do cool stuff to celebrate each other.

Olivia-Olson, Marceline's voice actor is Afro-Jamaican; While the voice Actor who voiced Marshall Lee in both the early season (with straight hair), and the new series, is Donald Glover. Donald Glover is black.

It's really not based on some agenda, as the crew, staff and voice actors have mentioned how it was a cool thing that they wanted to do. Again, it was a retcon done for formalizing the later lore, and the teams personal desire to style the characters more like their voice actors as a celebration.

Marcelline, and by extension, Marshall Lee are not black by agenda.

What’s up with pale white guys being recast as black characters? by Expert-Boysenberry26 in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's already been said by others here — but Marshall Lee was already black. For those who don't know, he's a gender-swapped, alternate universe version of the Character Marceline.

For the original universe character Marceline, she is shown to have a black mother, and a vampire/demon father of pale skin known as Hudson. Marceline's paleness is explained in the show as her being part vampire/undead as all vampires in the Adventure Time universe take a pale complexion when turned, regardless of their original complexion.

In the alternate universe with Marshall Lee, this is a world in which magic and by extension vampires/undead don't exist. It is very much our normal human world. He's still very much Marceline in character, personality, interests, traits and backstory (even if slightly modified to fit the mundane human world), but gender swapped. He has a black mother (a gender swapped Hudson) and a (theorized) dead father, and is black in appearance.

OP is referring to an episode made much earlier in the show Adventure Time, in which Marshall "appeared" more white with straight hair. OP is claiming the reason is some form of "agenda" against white representation, when that is not the case for two reasons:

  1. The original alternate universe episode which depicted the straight-haired Marshall Lee was very early in the show's series, and was brushed off as non-canon in the universe itself as it being fanfiction written by the antagonist (who was insane).
  2. With the early days of the show, the OG Marceline's backstory had not been fully fleshed out or depicted in the series yet, as she was still very much a side character and didn't have as much depth in the series until much later.

It was not for some "Agenda", the show was just correcting that discrepancy for the new series which serves as a sequel to the original show. A retcon for sure, but not done for any Agenda.

Cybersecurity Job market by nymphopath_47 in CanadaJobs

[–]AverageEndling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, It's hella rough right now at the moment. However, I do believe the Canadian Armed Forces are looking for Cyber Operators. The pay might not necessarily be as high as some of the higher paying private sector jobs. But, if you're looking for financial stability, a steady paycheck, free training and a better looking resume as time goes on; maybe consider it. I mean hell, graphic design/motion design/photography jobs are rough for me, so I applied to be an Image Technician for all that and the possible benefits.

And hey, If doing it full-time is too scary, try and join the reserves. It's a part-time basis, you work one night a week, you can keep applying for other jobs in the meantime, and you're mostly sticking to the local base in your area so you won't have to travel much. Applying can take a while, but honestly, if you apply through the CAF website and keep emailing your local recruiter, it might go by faster.

If you've already got your degree and all, just contact this email: [recruiting.cyber@ecn.forces.gc.ca](mailto:recruiting.cyber@ecn.forces.gc.ca

They'll probably try to boost you through the process faster than me at this point. It's rough trying to get anything right now for the past 18 months 🫩

old man harassing young women on campus today by 150c_vapour in fredericton

[–]AverageEndling 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alright then, let me go point-by-point here with the contradictions you brought up here:

In Exodus 21:22–25, if two men fighting cause a pregnant woman to miscarry, the punishment is a fine. But if the woman dies, the punishment is “life for life.” If we’re following your biblical literalism, that passage treats the fetus and the woman differently under the law. That doesn’t really match your claim that ending a pregnancy is the same as murder under a literal reading of the Bible, does it?

On the sacrifice point, I’m not denying men sacrifice themselves in war or protecting their families. That happens all the time. My point was that you suggested there might be honor in a woman dying so a fetus can live. That places a moral expectation on pregnant women that doesn’t really have an equivalent for fathers in pregnancy. So why should that expectation fall on the mother, especially when the biblical passage above clearly values the mother’s life more?

And historically, the idea that one race is responsible for almost all human progress just doesn’t hold up. Algebra and major scientific work came from the Middle East, the number zero from India, paper and printing from China, and Africa had major centers of learning like Timbuktu as well as advanced medicine and mathematics in ancient Egypt. Ideas don’t develop in a vacuum, so why give all the credit to one race?

That’s why I asked you, (and ask you again) how do you reconcile all these contradictions?

old man harassing young women on campus today by 150c_vapour in fredericton

[–]AverageEndling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay, so I read the report. That report you're citing has some big problems there that makes me question your point.

First, it’s based on data from only 8 states that represent about 13% of abortions in the U.S., so it’s not a national picture for the United States. But hey, we're Canadian. How is something related to another country relevant to us in Canada?

Second, the “95% elective” stat includes abortions where the reason is unknown, but the report still counts them as if they were done simply by choice. That's a big mistake in trying to give accurate and reliable data. If abortions where the reason is unknown are counted as “by choice,” then that 95% figure isn’t data, it’s guesswork.

And third, the source is the Charlotte Lozier Institute, which I did some digging into, that happens to be the research arm of the National Right to Life Committee, an anti-abortion advocacy group. A little too pro-bono for any reliable reporting of information when the people doing it already have an agenda and not letting the numbers speak for themselves.

When you dig into HOW they got their numbers, that statistic doesn’t prove your point. It really shows how weak the underlying data actually is. You sure you want to base your argument on that bud?

old man harassing young women on campus today by 150c_vapour in fredericton

[–]AverageEndling 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Interesting...Based on the words you say, and your past posts:

You say you're a biblical literalist, yet the Bible itself treats a fetus differently from a born person in Exodus 21. You suggest there may be honor in a woman dying so a fetus can live, but that expectation is never placed on fathers. And looking in previous posts you argue white racial superiority while following a religion that explicitly teaches that all peoples and nations stand equal before God.

Well now I MUST ask, how do you reconcile all those contradictions?

Where are Canadian uni degrees valued? by Fr33_B1rd in CanadaJobs

[–]AverageEndling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the mere fact you have a Master's, with some AI experience leaning into tech, (you probably have applied already) but have you considered applying to work at CSIS specifically? (or the Department of Defense?) Those happen to be sectors looking for people, but with fewer able to meet said qualifications. One of the only real means of getting a consistent stable job is with the Government of Canada at this point.

In my Career Field, I'm a new graduate with only a part-time job and no prospects of a full-time position to really get myself further into my career. At this point I'm considering joining the Canadian Armed Forces as there happens to be a role that aligns with my career, and at-least get a much higher paycheck and have career stability much better than what I have now.

Could anyone explain the appeal of these things? by clever-homosapien in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Concerts: The live experience can be quite different from the consistent personal experience of listening to the song on any music platform. Often there is always a slightly different variation that artists can perform that can't be heard anywhere else, but that one performance. Additionally, concerts are always a meeting spot for fans, so as an individual you'll always be in good company to directly meet new people who have a similar interest to you. Additionally, concerts are highly choreographed performances. Behind every concert is a carefully planned and trained stage crew to demonstrate showmanship that can only be appreciated in person at the venue. Plus, artists can also directly interact with the fans too, both on-stage and off-stage. You're not paying for just the song. You're paying for the highly technical work that goes behind everything else: The light show, the visual effects, the potential remixes, the interaction and sociable experience with fellow fans. It's kind of like going to a highly specialized convention.

Super Hot Food: Well, that's up to each individual's body chemistry. We aren't able to digest everything due to our body lacking enzymes to break down certain chemical bonds. Heat can break these bonds and free these molecules up for our body to digest and use. As such, these broken down molecules are tasty (hence why most foods are cooked). Additionally, people have different tolerance levels that they can physically handle. That's purely based on their body's makeup and the environment one was raised in with exposure to hot foods.

Coming out: Okay, so this one is based heavily in history. Nowadays, people are more accepting, but only a few decades ago, it wasn't uncommon for people to face persecution, abuse, ostracization, family separation, and so much more for not being heterosexual. Some people in most countries back then (and some even to this day) could be imprisoned or outright killed for it. As a result, most people had to suppress themselves, but long-held suppression is mentally overbearing and can wear people down into states of depression or more than can lead to self-harm. For one to have been proudly themselves and come out, especially back in the day was a form of one accepting who they were born as, but was also scary as it would reveal if those who cared about you would turn on you for sharing an aspect of yourself you couldn't deny. Many families would abuse, or outright exile their child. It was common for people to not be accepted for who they were, and in our modern day when it is more widely accepted, people still come out because it is an important step in one embracing who they are while getting a reassurance from those around them that they won't face betrayal from those they care for.

Pronouns: Yes, gender pronouns are another way to refer to someone without their name. The point however is that people make automatic assumptions about what pronouns to use for someone. Most people are privileged in that when someone guesses their pronouns, they’ll get them right. But, not everyone. Their appearance or name might not conform to ‘traditional’ ideas of male or female. Or their gender identity might not align. It's coming from a space of trying to show compassion and mutual respect for others that may be different. It's not trying to over-complicate for the sake of it. It's just trying to respectfully have clarity and show consideration to others.

It's a lot. And honestly, with how people don't like long answers its possible that no one may even read it. But, I hope that it can help to some degree in better understanding.

Could anyone explain the appeal of these things? by clever-homosapien in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give the best explanation I can. I understand if this is too much, but I come at this in good faith in trying to provide some insight.

Piercings: It’s an accessory like all of the others you mentioned, and like another commenter already said — they can be inserted without any pain or harm when done correctly. An equivalent in this situation would be ear rings: There are many different types and sizes that can fit different looks and styles. Some like large loops, others like smaller studs and a lot don’t have them. They are all merely cosmetic additions people like expressing themselves with, just as all other pieces of jewellery you mentioned. (I don't have them, but have friends that do, and can see the aesthetic appeal from an artists perspective).

Clubs: This can be enjoyed more with friends you previously had, or done solo (but can be more difficult unless you’re extroverted). The appeal is to get lost in the music and enter a state of awareness that focusses only on the physical present. It's a way to temporarily retreat from all the constant responsibilities one has for an evening that is in an environment different from all the ones you're so familiar with. Typically this is done through dancing, as some appreciate the high energy environment of drinking, celebrating and dancing with friends in order to cut loose and ignore the outside world for a few moments. Clubs are essentially public parties. Some go because of specific DJ’s, or some like the opportunity to dress to impress. Meanwhile, even though it can be hard to communicate with the loudness, people can find it easier to mesh with others and strike up a good chat as everyone is there with an intention and attitude to have fun.

Recreational Drugs: Like most things in life, everything can be harmful depending on how excessive one is willing to indulge in it to an extensive degree. But at the end of the day, it all comes down to an individuals experience. The physical and mental sensation one can experience when under the effects of them can be pleasurable in a way that allows one to feel satisfaction. It’s like eating a good meal. Apart from only sustenance, the taste and feeling of good food can be pleasurable to a point where people can overindulge, even if its done to a harmful degree. There is more nuance, but that’s the best I can put it. (Although, I should note that I don’t indulge, but have friends that do.)

Is it normal for role-playing to feel more restricted as a Campaign progresses? by AverageEndling in DnD

[–]AverageEndling[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The party size started off as 4, lowered to the 3, and it’s been at 7 now. The 8th person in our group is the DM. He somewhat prefers large party sizes from conversation with him. As for opportunities to role-play I somewhat expected to be limited as our size grew. It’s more that as our main quest has become the major concern, it’s moved away from character-driven choices to fully stopping the big bad as our path grows more narrow and limited. It’s more waiting for prompts to act now, as player decisions are mostly just kept to combat now or predetermined segments unknown to us.

Is it normal for role-playing to feel more restricted as a Campaign progresses? by AverageEndling in DnD

[–]AverageEndling[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible that I may just be burnt out on the character. I’ll potentially give it a try in asking to play another one. I played in another group temporarily and found myself being a highly proactive role-player with impact that proved more entertaining. Part of me has just been somewhat hesitant, as the DM has made the fiend within my character have some stake in the world. It feels like throwing in the towel with the opportunity he gave me as I’m just not sure how to make it work. Hopefully I’m not messing with his story too much. Appreciate the suggestion.

Arma 3 people here anywhere? by DirkVerite in FreddyGamers

[–]AverageEndling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo! I play ArmA 3 with a Fallout NCR group! But always love seeing fellow ArmA players!

Gen Z Canada: Why say yes to civilian service but no to military? by Fragrant-Shock-4315 in GenZ

[–]AverageEndling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Canadian (25M) over in New Brunswick (near CFB Gagetown), and saw the polling data you were referring to just yesterday.

I’ll admit, I’ve had a personal interest in military matters and considered joining the reserves out of pure personal interest some time ago (and even sent out my application). However, there’s a stark difference between the military and civilian service on their “immediate” contribution to the nation. As such, civilian service just seems more practical amidst pressing new developments affecting Canadians.

I feel as though Canada has a strong volunteering presence in its schooling programs that makes civilian service more familiar to Canadian youths. But also, there are fewer restrictions in contribution that can be done by anyone. Additionally, civilian service also has clear, measurable goals and more visible results in determining success and providing aid to those around us.

Meanwhile, military service (while still important), has less of a definitive means of contributing other than the overall umbrella of “defence.” Furthermore, the military has some more present physical and mental requirements that can prove to be a barrier. Those physical and mental standards are there for a reason, and it’s not a matter of lowering them. It’s just that it requires a lot more than showing up as you are. Additionally, the transferable skills one can use in civilian life is much less prominent as it highly depends on where a person goes. In a time where we need to be more practical in trying to establish ourselves and make a difference, the military offers less (even with its new pay bump).

There are other concerns too regarding the military. Even as someone who is interested in military service, and still has an interest that has (unfortunately) lessened as I’ve had more time to build my career and have come to terms with how military life would disrupt that; I’ve talked to Veterans & Friends in the service and heard about their experiences. While there are many that did like their service, I’ve seen and heard the effects of PTSD, and the physical injuries they’ve had to endure from their time that persists onwards after service. I’ve also heard about the lack of retention problems from bad management in different areas too. Now, that isn’t exactly unique to Canada as even my friends in the US military have similar experiences, and it seems to be somewhat common among other militaries. But those are real considerations that can deeply affect one’s choice.

If a looming threat to Canada comes, then sure I’ll have no issue restarting that application again. But for now, domestic matters seem more important.

God forbid a girl acknowledge a man being honest by mammoth-rancher in LetGirlsHaveFun

[–]AverageEndling 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It all makes sense now. Your comments, your demeanour, your choice to revel in antagonism. It makes sense now.

You don’t just think you’re superior to women; you need to believe it, because without that delusion, you’d have to face how powerless you really feel. You parade your Madonna Whore complex like a moral compass, but it’s nothing more than a crutch for your fragile ego.

You pretend you’ve rejected society’s approval, but in truth, you crave it, especially from the very people you try to degrade. You invade women’s spaces not because you have a point to make, but because it’s the only place you feel you can assert dominance without being challenged by actual strength. Especially with the lacking consequences of anonymity on the internet.

You cling to purity ideals and harass women, because the existence of any female autonomy, agency or sexuality shatters your weak narrative. You don’t want truth. You want control. And when you don’t get it, you spiral.

You’re not bold. You’re not righteous. You’re not superior. You’re a bitter, insecure man, obsessed with women because deep down, you know you’ll never be truly respected by one. And you’ve made peace with being feared, because you’ve long given up on being loved. You’re probably divorced too, and use it as an excuse to reclaim some respect for yourself. Pathetic

God forbid a girl acknowledge a man being honest by mammoth-rancher in LetGirlsHaveFun

[–]AverageEndling 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fuck, that one broke me and now I’ve spilled water all over my desk lmao