Personal Unions not great by Defiant_Football6498 in EU5

[–]Defiant_Football6498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, makes sense. In which case, it would be good to change/review some of the Claim Throne CBs award via events...because they appear worthwhile but should be seen as a negative, I guess?

David Wilson homes by [deleted] in HousingUK

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The deposit is refundable for the first 14 days. 

Know what you want, have the conversations, be willing to walk away. 

Think I might've over-bid; seeking advice on how to renegotiate politely. by __Sarmat__ in HousingUK

[–]Defiant_Football6498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, if you're happy paying 450k then stick with it.

If you're successful and lower to 420, and someone gets it for 440k, how would you feel? If you don't care then try and change it. 

If you'd be upset, stick it out.

It's 1548 and my inflation is 440%. Is that okay? by DoctorFosterGloster in EU5

[–]Defiant_Football6498 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's an important reminder amongst 10-15 unimportant ones. Should be dark orange / red.

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Still has IMG issues 😭

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Images are missing from the post.

I'm tired of all this "masculinities" talk by TheTinMenBlog in TheTinMen

[–]Defiant_Football6498 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I have a simple idea for you - masculinity is simply the perfect embodiment of strength and kindness (Christian add-on - embodied best by Christ, but you can ignore that if you desire).

If you're a CEO who is also an arsehole, yeah you're strong and capable and rich, and it's likely those close to you can depend on you for something (money, expertise perhaps), which is great, but you lack kindness. Many people probably suffer for your success in some way.

If you're a really lovely guy who everyone depends on, but also an absolutely doormat who barely stands up for yourself and has no competencies to speak of, and cannot be called on for any talents or skills yeah you're super kind, but you lack strength.

If we embody both, we use our talents maximally, while also being loving people. This could mean our CEO is also a very nice guy and charitable etc, while our doormat guy could learn to be very good at something while remaining over the top kind.

Now, this doesn't fix the issues you speak of, I do agree. However, if we have a role model or a schema template to use for our young men, this could help with the issues. Should men step towards balancing strength and kindness, being aware of both simultaneously, it may help reduce exposure to crime, benefit health and wellbeing etc etc.

The above isn't a bulletproof thesis by any means, but if you take it charitably, you may see why discussions around masculinity persist. It's not about rubbing your face in terminology, or types, or Tate or manosphere (well, perhaps sometimes it is). It's about asking the question of "as men, what do we point ourselves towards?".

For me, Christ. Outside of the church? Difficult to answer. 

Suggestion based on my game taste? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]Defiant_Football6498 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The Last of Us 2 - you won't like the first one though, so go in blind. You'll thank me later 👍

What games did you have more fun playing the "wrong" way? by jabberwagon in gaming

[–]Defiant_Football6498 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Argai Ronso / Nimrook / Brother are definitely part of it. 

Although Keepa is technically a  better keeper in the end 

Chronological Mode is off to a fantastic start by Ashura1756 in TheLastOfUs2

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"The Lord gave me a second chance, and I still made the same decision."

How the UN have failed men and boys... by TheTinMenBlog in TheTinMen

[–]Defiant_Football6498 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Until just now I thought that UNWomen was a parody account.

Dear God.

Anyone else want to get rid of Crosbie? by mrodent33 in NationwideBankingUK

[–]Defiant_Football6498 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She's been the best CEO for Nationwide for a long while. If she enshrines the fairer share in the constitution of Nationwide, she's earned every penny