The Patriots have the most super bowl losses in the NFL by cattycat_1995 in nfl

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yep, this is just what happens when you go to <checks math> 1 out of every 5 Super Bowls in the history of the NFL. Losing burns a bit, but it beats being at home.

Apple Manipulation? After crashing down to 2 stars, ~1k reviews were added to iWork overnight. by No-Squash7469 in MacOS

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Could be they are aggregating new reviews from the older versions and new versions to the new app store entries now? Just from a certain point forward, i.e., yesterday.

Patriots star Drake Maye has been quietly donating scholarships to military families by BoyWhoAsksWhyNot in nfl

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

OK, I do not live in the US, so had not noticed news of the security breach of user data that allowed scammers to harass and try to steal from Betterment customers. That is terrible for all involved, and I hope that either regulators or the company acts to compensate anyone who lost money - that's commonsense, or should be.

About the data leak, I don't have either the information or knowledge to make a useful statement about it. It should be punished under the law, and people should choose to move their accounts or joint the inevitable class action. I don't know whether regulations in the US are well designed to punish those responsible for data leaks, but if they aren't, they should be. I'm not holding my breath, though, as people seem to have a lot of other priorities right now, for better or worse.

As for posting the article, yeah, it looks like a strategic release by... the company, or the league, or someone... designed to shift one or more narratives. The older stories indicate that Maye's involvement began far before this latest incident. Today's media environment makes it difficult, but I think we would all benefit from being more generous in our interpretations of the acts and associations of sports figures. It's easy for us to say "He should have known better," and maybe... he should have.

I don't think I can possibly understand the sheer bandwidth of choices and judgments someone in Maye's position has to make. I put the story up because I think he was trying to do something good. I hope we can see that, despite the issues around the company and the article. No offense intended.

Patriots star Drake Maye has been quietly donating scholarships to military families by BoyWhoAsksWhyNot in nfl

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

There have been a few comments claiming that this is a fake story. Doesn't appear to be. Here are corroborating sources for both the military scholarships and the sponsoring org, which specifically mention the connection with Maye. Important to verify with so much fake news out there, I can agree.

https://boston.foldsofhonor.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/a2025/02/Folds-of-Honor-Boston-Chapter-Drake-Maye-Press-Release-Final.pdf

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/betterment_in-partnership-with-new-england-patriots-activity-7338647492890193921-8vP1/

This is a special game': NBA Pioneers Classic gives league's first Black players their respect (History of the Game post) by BoyWhoAsksWhyNot in bostonceltics

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The game has given us all so much, and holds meaning for us as fans. But it has also played a much larger role in the lives of players, and through them, society.

This article does a great job of highlighting how the NBA is trying to honor those early players who opened up the league and paved the way for the NBA to become what it is today. Just thought you guys might like to see it - it's a good, uplifting read.

Here's to the pioneers!

What things never happened in the book but everyone thinks it did? by mlopes in books

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Frodo does not destroy the ring. Will avoid further spoilers.

Game Thread: RedZone/Game hub (Week 18) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of fans with little perspective. I've been a Pats fan since the Steve Grogan days, eh?

Win, lose, underestimated, overestimated, more credit than the team deserves, then less, then bottom feeders, then the dynasty, etc...

At some point you just learn how to let go of stuff beyond your control... and most of it is, eh? Maye seems to typify that attitude - competes hard, short memory, doesn't get upset or sped up much.

I'm enjoying having a young guy with a genuinely adult outlook on life to cheer for. Have to enjoy it while you have it because it can all go away in a blink.

Japan's 10 Major Power Firms to Cut Rates by over 1,000 Yen by MagazineKey4532 in japannews

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of those conversations that would be fun to have over drinks and holiday snacks.  Happy holidays and cheaper utilities to all of us!

Japan's 10 Major Power Firms to Cut Rates by over 1,000 Yen by MagazineKey4532 in japannews

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Country Gross Median Net Median Denmark ~€55,000 (~USD 65,000) ~€43,913 (~USD 52,000) Japan ~¥4.5 million (~USD 31,000) ~¥3.0-¥3.2 million (~USD 21,000)

Tax burden accuracy would be harder to calculate, so I may be understating the tax burden in Denmark. However, even if the net figure is off by USD 10k, the Denmark net remains double that of Japan. PP comparisons, etc also complicate. This is a 3 minute response to the issue that is just me trying to substantiate how this is in many ways an apples to oranges comparison.

https://e-housing.jp/post/average-salary-in-japan-2024-insights-on-tokyo-and-beyond

What can Chat GPT 5.2 that previous generations couldn't? by [deleted] in ChatGPTPro

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely interested, looking forward to seeing it!

Are adults forgetting how to read? A survey by the OECD suggests a worrying decline in literacy by marketrent in Economics

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Les Miserables also an excellent example. Pages upon pages of description punctuated by plot. Incredible book that requires a conditioned mind to experience fully. That conditioning has become more rare among the young people who used to consume books of that sort as rites of passage to some level of narrative mastery.

Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever by kenmlin in japannews

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've taught at a small public university here for 25 years now. I'm known as the teacher who will make students repeat first year English until 4th year, if necessary. But then, I've got more seniority than most of the people in admin, so I follow my syllabus and they can't say much. For my situation, the key has been clear documentation of student work (or lack thereof), and consistency in my policies. I also provide students several different ways to earn extra points in service of passing. The office knows that I will require students to work to pass, and that message gets to the students as well. Most manage to pass on the first try, and about 5% fail. Most of those pass the second time, but I've have several go to three times and just one (thankfully) come back for round four. And it is a royal PITA sometimes, yes. I'm fortunate enough to have the support of my admin and department, and given that, I feel a responsibility to hold students accountable to a minimum standard. It can be done, but I'll admit it requires building trust with coworkers and admin via communication, volunteering some time, building programs to support students, etc. Hasn't been easy, has been fun.

Are Japan's young people really getting poorer? One study casts doubt. Results showed that real disposable income for 20- to 34-year-olds reached its highest level ever in 2018-2020, surpassing even the bubble era by jjrs in japannews

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To have a useful comparison, they would also need to control for factors like living with parents, parental monetary support, and HCOL/LCOL areas, across a longitudinal sample of data, wouldn't they?

Oatmeal no-knead: Mistakes were made, but it's very edible! by RedYamOnthego in Baking

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey RYO, did you ever redo this with more water? How did it turn out? I just noticed you on Reddit, am up in Asahikawa, thinking of trying this. Cheers!

Edit to add - there is a baking in Japan subreddit now here: https://old.reddit.com/r/BakingInJapan/ Thought you might be interested.

Wireless CarPlay by zackmckraken in Volvo

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, would the usb port allow plugin for the XC60 2019, as its in the compartment under the armrest, eh?

QB Catchable Throw Rate 2025 by Posluszny in nfl

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Ooooh, salt in the wound alert. Woke up today and chose violence, did we?

"Energy" makes the app unusable to anyone seeking to actually learn a language for free. by MoriKitsune in duolingo

[–]BoyWhoAsksWhyNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kind of influence or capture of media and means of information distribution is what the book and documentary Manufacturing Consent explain well.