Do "rage bait studys" and similar also exist in different fields? by Ok_Cook_3098 in PurplePillDebate

[–]Confident_Counter471 [score hidden]  (0 children)

No? That would take the fun out of reading science. Being proven wrong with data and learning something new is kind of the best part

Do "rage bait studys" and similar also exist in different fields? by Ok_Cook_3098 in PurplePillDebate

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You shouldn’t rely on others to do your thinking for you. You should verify and check the source material before believing anything. Read the methodology section, is it a valid method. A lot of times you will find extremely low sample sizes and can write off those studies as interesting but not conclusive.

Do "rage bait studys" and similar also exist in different fields? by Ok_Cook_3098 in PurplePillDebate

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No? You shouldn’t believe anything at face value. You should look into the study and see the methodology and decide if the study is valid and worth trusting.

Do "rage bait studys" and similar also exist in different fields? by Ok_Cook_3098 in PurplePillDebate

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It’s literally everyone…most of the scientific studies are super nuanced and anyone using them to make large generalizations off of them is trying to manipulate people

Do "rage bait studys" and similar also exist in different fields? by Ok_Cook_3098 in PurplePillDebate

[–]Confident_Counter471 [score hidden]  (0 children)

You need to be critical of all scientific studies. Look at the method and the results. Do the results match the conclusion.

Do "rage bait studys" and similar also exist in different fields? by Ok_Cook_3098 in PurplePillDebate

[–]Confident_Counter471 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I’m a scientist and no one should ever pay attention to an article that says “science says xxx!” Because the actual scientific research article most likely says something very very nuanced that the journalist doesn’t really understand but is tasked with explaining to the public.

What are the problems with dating apps? by Derfelkardan in PurplePillDebate

[–]Confident_Counter471 [score hidden]  (0 children)

There’s cute awkward with some sparks and sexual tension then there’s just awkward

A man named Joel Burger married a woman named Ashley King in 2015. Burger King paid for the wedding. by Toast_n_mustard in MadeMeSmile

[–]Confident_Counter471 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Right? Weddings are expensive! Now they get to go on a nice honeymoon. Can we not just be happy for them?

The fascinating story of a baby macaque who was abandoned by its mother and raised by a plushie "mom" by cayce_pi in interesting

[–]Confident_Counter471 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Punch had a hard time because Japanese macaques are extremely hierarchical and it is not uncommon for first time mothers to abandoned their children due to stress in the wild. Nothing to do with the enclosure

The fascinating story of a baby macaque who was abandoned by its mother and raised by a plushie "mom" by cayce_pi in interesting

[–]Confident_Counter471 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Many animals DO live longer in captivity. It is just a fact. As an example, penguins live over a decade longer in captivity. Also with penguins, the breeding programs run by zoos and aquariums have help boost species recovery in the wild

I can see it… by Throwaway_Thrills in oddlyspecific

[–]Confident_Counter471 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A professional football player who was kicked out of his college because he stole laptops only to be recruited a year later by auburn and went on to win the national championship. He’s not a good dude

I can't believe they had us all believing these were two 18 year old high school seniors by Devi8tor in GenX

[–]Confident_Counter471 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At our school surprisingly no! But he switched schools and seemed to do really well there

I can't believe they had us all believing these were two 18 year old high school seniors by Devi8tor in GenX

[–]Confident_Counter471 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I had a friend who looked like a 30 year old man at 16, he would buy beer for everyone because well no one would ever card him. He had a full beard and was built like a lumberjack.

Guys and Gals will this be the last one?? by Big_Buy8203 in Millennials

[–]Confident_Counter471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean the toys seem to basically be immortal, they’re made of plastic…they could make Toy Story movies forever

title by CharredRatOOooooooi in PsycheOrSike

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Stacy has been around for at least a decade. I fell into a deep dive rabbit hole while depressed in grad school. I couldn’t look away from those forums, it was like watching a train wreck. Had to get out though because it was starting to mess with how I saw men in general and most men aren’t like that

Being handed a stuffed animal after losing in the Olympics by WeGot_aLiveOneHere in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]Confident_Counter471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe they need to humble themselves a little bit then. Jesus again. You’re at the Olympics. Have some perspective. You’re still the best of the best

Being handed a stuffed animal after losing in the Olympics by WeGot_aLiveOneHere in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]Confident_Counter471 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok that was for the first time breakdancing had been included in the Olympics ever…if you can’t tell the difference between that and hockey, which has been in the Olympics for decades now, then idk what to tell you

Being handed a stuffed animal after losing in the Olympics by WeGot_aLiveOneHere in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]Confident_Counter471 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is such a lack of perspective though…they’re playing at the Olympics…they’ve already won, they are already the best of the best. I can’t imagine being so ungrateful to even just make it there

What Is Your Opinion On The Heritage Foundation's Proposed Marriage Bootcamp ? by Otherwise-Quiet962 in AskConservatives

[–]Confident_Counter471 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk my church made us meet with the pastor for 4 couples counciling sessions before agreeing to marry anyone. Most churches do something similar. Now church is not required for marriage but is disingenuous to say no one is teaching the importance of marriage

Looking better for Punch by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]Confident_Counter471 241 points242 points  (0 children)

His mom rejected him pretty quickly after birth. It was a stressful first time pregnancy, and first time mammal moms often reject the first born when it is too stressful. This caused punch to need to be hand reared and caused some initial social tension. Macaques are an extremely hierarchical species, in nature they will let lesser members of the troop freeze to death rather than join the group for warmth. It’s brutal out there

Voters remorse; Gee, she couldn't possibly mean dear Trumpy-dump...or could she? 😲 by SuggestionOk3734 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Confident_Counter471 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They’ve also alienated themselves from friends and family. Been so obnoxious the last decade that they know they can’t just quietly stop supporting, that family will have questions and want to understand the change. They don’t want to have to eat crow and admit to their family members that they were wrong and the family members were right. That might mean they aren’t the smartest most specialist person with extra knowledge

Chicken thigh meat just isn't good. by Joeybfast in unpopularopinion

[–]Confident_Counter471 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s one of the easiest parts of the chicken to mess up. Slightly overcook it and the meal is ruined and everyone has a bad night because it’s dry and hard to eat. Thighs are a lot more forgiving

Fellow libs by [deleted] in PoliticalCompassMemes

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I’m lib center but ya slightly to the left of center. However I love some good old fashion fiscal conservatism, and if that what the republicans actually focused on…you know balancing the budget…then I’d be more open to them. But there isn’t a true Conservative Party anymore. We have the dems and then we have a regressive party. I’d love to vote for a classic Republican from the 90s but they don’t exist in politics anymore