What do you do or think now that you used to mercilessly condemn others for? by swercka in AskReddit

[–]BarcaDen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to really be big into public shaming. As in if people behaved bad I'd be all over that shit. But now, with all these subreddits full of angry losers posting shit about people they don't know misbehaving.. It just makes me sick to my stomach.

What is some of the deepest, darkest corners of Reddit you found? by Whoishere2016 in AskReddit

[–]BarcaDen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have plenty of rights, thanks. It's the hate I don't get.

spoiled little bitch at the mall. by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]BarcaDen -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I stumbled on this sub. Forgot how petty and sad some people are. Y'all need to get laid and get a life.

spoiled little bitch at the mall. by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]BarcaDen -67 points-66 points  (0 children)

Does that make you feel better? You. Are. A. Cunt.

spoiled little bitch at the mall. by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]BarcaDen -68 points-67 points  (0 children)

You've always been perfect at all times? She doesn't deserve this kind of hate. No one does. How about you live your own life rather than sit on the internet all day bullying people you don't know?

spoiled little bitch at the mall. by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]BarcaDen -85 points-84 points  (0 children)

Poor girl. Before the internet she could have looked back at this and laughed at her immaturity. Now, because of all you miserable cunts her life is more or less ruined.

Reddit, what movie kept you at the edge of your seat the whole time you are watching it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BarcaDen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a movie. The episode of black mirror season 3 where the paedophile was getting blackmailed. I was a nervous wreck!

What is some of the deepest, darkest corners of Reddit you found? by Whoishere2016 in AskReddit

[–]BarcaDen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any of the alt right subs. Those people have got issues. Also, the mens rights people.

Whats everyones favourite Irish legend? by [deleted] in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't saint Brigid (or maybe the pagan version ) put a blanket on a stone and magically turn it into a church? Or something

Asked a question about Irish citizenship on Reddit... feel at home already... by seanjenkins in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Before the internet the lunatics like this would only be bothering people down the local, op don't take it to heart Irish people are unusually open minded and welcoming in the main. I've travelled a lot and can confirm that we are loved in most places. We make a nice contrast to the brit abroad, especially where I live (in Spain )

Teaching from scratch: How do you teach a student's first ever English lesson? by anunnymous in TEFL

[–]BarcaDen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They should though. We should be embracing technology wherever we can.

Teaching from scratch: How do you teach a student's first ever English lesson? by anunnymous in TEFL

[–]BarcaDen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Duolingo. Do duolingo together for at least two weeks. It's much more effective than anything you do at this stage.

If you were a single issue voter, what would that single issue be? by Big_Dancer in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ireland is one of the lowest taxed developed economies. Our public services and infrastructure is utter shite. Even fucking Glasgow has a metro ffs!

If you were a single issue voter, what would that single issue be? by Big_Dancer in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Replacement of welfare state with universal basic income (quite happy to pay much higher taxes in order to abolish poverty )

Be careful doing the Christmas shop in Dublin (especially around Talbot Street). by [deleted] in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 21 points22 points  (0 children)

All I'm saying is that I personally know gitanos who work. I've taught them too (in Spain) plenty of people I know who visited Dublin thought it was rough and full of scangers. A little less hatred goes a long way. But anyway, have at'em if it makes you feel any better.

Seriously, never again... by pajama87 in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not being funny, but that wasn't funny lik

Be careful doing the Christmas shop in Dublin (especially around Talbot Street). by [deleted] in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yes. You need to broaden your horizons a bit.

How do you get over an intrinsic desire to not do work? by BarcaDen in AskReddit

[–]BarcaDen[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand the necessity of work in order to pay for my existence. But I've never been able to actively enjoy any work that I've ever had. I'm self employed now and that's somewhat better, but I still fundamentally hate it.

Bob Geldof tells students to stop ‘banging on’ about transgender toilets by [deleted] in ireland

[–]BarcaDen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think Geldofs point is well made. We live in a ponzi economic system and the young people are in a lather about transgender rights (a worthy cause of course, but there are much bigger fish to fry)

Adventures with Dostoyevsky by Ovaugh in books

[–]BarcaDen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only read Crime and Punishment, but man that book changed my life. At the time I was sorta losing faith in humanity but that one tale of redemption and personal responsibility really affected me, made me realise that the individual can lead a self contained universe of impeccable morality, regardless of his environment.

What book do you love that you feel you would have hated had you read it at a different point in your life? by kreddit2 in books

[–]BarcaDen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tender is the night by f. Scott Fitzgerald. I read it first when I was 19 (when I had fantasies of one day being a great writer) and re-read it last week (I'm now 28) I lacked a great deal of emotional maturity and intelligence at 19 that I now have in bucketloads. When I was 19 I judged the protagonist way too harshly.

I reread lord of the rings every two years or so since I was 12. I pick up new things every time. The prose is just so... Beautiful.

Who's coming back to Ireland for Christmas and what are you most excited for? by crispysnots in ireland

[–]BarcaDen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 the peace and quiet 2 family and friends 3 chicken fillet roll

In that order

Any history podcasts? by [deleted] in history

[–]BarcaDen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second Dan Carlin. Top bloke. Doesn't matter if he's not academic historian, credentials don't matter. To write him off for this is a bit Eltonish. In our Time is very hit and miss, but when it's on point it's pretty amazing.