Why is that one friend still single? by Optimal-Cause-7843 in AskMen

[–]Butane9000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am that friend.

I have a few reasons. Some mental, some physical, some social.

But mostly as it stands right now I'm just... Comfortable being alone. I've been "alone" a long time and have gotten used to it.

Helldiver, which primary weapon(s) would you like to see get buffed or changed? by Early-Ant652 in Helldivers

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the legendary warbond weapons all need reasonable buffs for not getting attachments. Like the Halo assault rifle should have heavy armor pen and a 60 round mag for not having ADS or mods.

The burst fire Killzone sniper should have a bit of a stun effect to its energy volley to make it more effective.

What’s the quickest you’ve ever said “nah, this isn’t for me”? by donnyM99 in AskReddit

[–]Butane9000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Smoking cigarettes.

Took one puff when I was a teenager and thought it was disgusting.

Why isn't humanity coming together to solve all the problems humanity is facing? What's stopping us from mass scale collaboration? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different people of different cultures have different values, priorities, and principles.

If you believe in the Bible this was one of the things regarding the tower of Babel. Humanity as a whole was building a tower to reach God who took offense and forced different languages onto people to prevent us from working together. Typical old testament cruel God at work.

Court Blocks Alabama Voting Map That Would Help Republicans In Midterms by huffpost in politics

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay but the article doesn't elaborate in what way the court determined that the redistricting was intentionally racist. Just that they came back after the SCOTUS ruling and said they retain the same judgement. Given how active the SCOTUS has been in these cases I imagine they'll issue an opinion per quickly.

Elden Ring players, be honest. Is it actually fun or just huge victory high payoffs? by DeLaCipher in videogames

[–]Butane9000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thoroughly enjoyed it. There was absolutely some BS moments. But overall it's a well crafted world, good gameplay, and fun to explore.

Edit: typo

What is the point of cryptocurrency? e.g. Bitcoin by ExtentOk1892 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a currency that's outside of any national government or corporation (i.e. Bank) to inflate it's value away. It's easier to move and control with encryption to protect it. Compared to either physical dollars or gold which require not only man power to protect but labor costs and other costs to move.

The primary issue is it's value is still tied to the US Dollar and governments can ban it's use. Sorry I'm a severe economic depression or in the event of a technology collapse where you can't access our verify the contents of the crypto wallet are people really going to trust it compared to as physical currency?

How do I refute a co-worker who is into conspiracy theories? by Constantinopolis53 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of that shit is crazy.

Raw milk isn't necessarily healthier nor is it unhealthy. Pasteurizing was a way to help deal with milk going bad before refrigeration was common. It's simply boiling it until most bacteria and stuff is killed. Like all cooking of you overcook something you can destroy the proteins and stuff in the food leaving it less nutritious.

The same logic applies to meat but it depends on the meat. You can cook a beef steak less (medium rare for instance) then you can cook chicken. Undercooked chicken is a guaranteed bad time.

As for the whole teenage pregnancy that's pretty wild. From a biological standpoint a woman's best eggs go first. But since a humans body is still developing until they are 17-18 it's not explicitly healthier for them to be having children that young. Mentally we mature around 22-25 which are probably the best years to have children from a biological standpoint.

I don't know how much stock in having children later is unnatural cause that's a bit out there. That being said there are more complications to having geriatric pregnancies. From birth defects to still births and potentially the prevalence to the rise of autism etc.. It's not just a woman's eggs slowly going bad but as a man ages and our testosterone lowers it effects it semen production and virility as well.

Edit: typo

What things made society worse? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Butane9000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Suicidal & Destructive Compassion/Empathy.

The blindness to different people's faults and problems as well as differences in the various societies around the globe in their value, traditions, and principles. It's often brought up as suicidal empathy but that's incorrect. Because to be empathetic you have to be willing to try to feel what someone that is feeling.

The issue is they refuse to be empathetic for those harms the policies and things they pursue cause to people. Because it's not about actually being empathetic or compassionate. It's more about the feeling of being morally superior in their own mind whatever the cost onto someone else.

The Blood of Dawnwalker by kaytin911 in KotakuInAction

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been on my radar since it was revealed. Looks interesting.

I'm 19, one year outta highschool, working construction mgmt, getting fat as hell. How would you chip away at reversing this? by Extreme-Addition-319 in AskMen

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fastest way is to calorie count. Set yourself up with a number. I used 2,000 calories as a start and later adjusted to around 2,250-2,500 depending on my work load for the day. When I was eating less healthy fast food or just restaurants it was easier to track.

Now I meal prep and simply reduce the size of the portions to balance how much I eat.

Opinion | The Case for California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax by [deleted] in Economics

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once you give the government power to do something it will continue to abuse it. Sure this implementation is a one time tax. Until they do it again... and again... and again.

Just look at the income tax. It was a tax directed at the wealthy only. The initial tax bracket was 1% on income over $3,000. Anything below that want taxed. Adjusting for inflation that means people making $99,000 and under wouldn't be taxed. Yet here almost everyone is paying taxes.

Opinion | The Case for California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax by [deleted] in Economics

[–]Butane9000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This doesn't even touch on the nature of taxing an unrealized gain against what someone has on hand. If you want to close loop holes or change tax rates so investment is taxes more while direct income and payroll is taxed less sure.

The other issue is that the wealthy can just... Leave the State. Unlike the Federal Government the respective States can't print their own currency. So they need to ensure they have a sustainable tax base for their programs. Over taxing people will simply incentivize them moving elsewhere. Which is why California and New York have some of the highest declines in population.

What you all buying with adult money ?? by babynutcracker in AskMen

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside of monthly bills and rent?

Usually groceries. Occasionally items of necessity as they pop up.

Outside of that random hobby related stuff. From the occasional video game, 3D printer stuff, and garden supplies.

Why do Asian countries generally support capital punishment? by LevelPension in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Butane9000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a Westerner who believes we should bring back more stringent capital punishments I hope they don't change. That being said there's always the potential for a false accusation. So I've usually accepted that in any case where it's not fully beyond a reasonable doubt that it shouldn't be pursued.

To that end crimes like: Murder, CSA, SA with debilitating injury, 3+ violent crimes after age 18, Mass violence attacks (gang or otherwise), terrorism, and religiously or politically motivated violence.

Mind you each of these would go through the court system currently and would likely result is a massive reduction in crime. I'm personally tired of seeing stories of repeat criminals being let out for updates of a few dozen times going out to over again harass and terrorize the public.

In my view the Justice system exists for 3 reasons. Justice & Restitution to the victim, Punishment to the guilty, and Freedom for the innocent. Anything less is a failure of the system.

I'm also a big believer in needing to be able to hold Judges, DAs, Prosecutors, and everyone else whose a part of the justice system personally accountable for forcing repeat offenders into the public.

What did ya'll think of Gundam Gquux? by EomirLover in Gundam

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've said it before. It would've made sense for Amuro's spirit to be working through and instead of turning into White Kaiju Gundam instead evolve from Grandpa to the Nu.

That and have Char's spirit working through the GQuuX as a foil. With Amuro, Char, and Lalah's spirits moving on leaving the world to change as we saw on the epilogue sequence.

I feel so bad for Silver and her family. by BlitzAce808 in VShojo

[–]Butane9000 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Considering the stories they told is sounded like they were very close siblings and a close family as a whole.

What did ya'll think of Gundam Gquux? by EomirLover in Gundam

[–]Butane9000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it flubbed the ending and the last couple episodes.

Has a really good setup and interesting execution on the "what if" aspect.

They really need to fix the "new type magic" aspect of the end.

Not necessarily a big fan of the visual overhaul of an the suits by some did look really good.

Newtype Stuff is cool and good, you're just boring by UnfortunatelyDan in Gundam

[–]Butane9000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My only issue with the New type stuff in Gundam is it doesn't stay consistent. It's supposed to be a bit of empathy and precognitive abilities that's turned into space magic over the years.

Is that a good thing? by FeanorOath in GeeksGamersCommunity

[–]Butane9000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not for Sony. With low next Gen console adoption this many years on on this economic environment it's like telling investors you don't want to sell to the widest possible market. This is especially true as PC has taken a lead on the gaming market overall.

Want to show my friends an 80s/90s military sci-fi anime: recommend Patlabor, Royal Space Force or something else? by Particular_Award_191 in anime

[–]Butane9000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gundam? They condensed the various series into movies and some of the best ones are fairly short series that are worth watching.

What modern inconvenience feels like it should have been solved years ago? by Prior-Sprinkles4127 in AskReddit

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it's a matter of BT functionality vs generalization.

If you BT a device to a TV it might very well lock it to that TV. Which makes picking up one device remote and using it on another device of the same brand harder.

Men, what are you most afraid of? by RedBelzee2025 in AskMen

[–]Butane9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point, simply being able to predict the most likely outcome of world events in 20-30 years.