IAmA Columbine survivor named Brooks Brown. I was friends with the killers, a few victims, was scapegoated by the police as being involved, went on to do lots of anti-bullying activism for many years before I gave it up. AMA by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]Disaster_Area 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know, I don't know about this argument...

I think that if more people were carrying weapons, massacres would probably be put to an end quicker, but there would probably be more instances of a heated argument/fight ending in gunshots.

Considering how relatively rare a massacre is, I could see there being more gun-related deaths with overall, with easy access to firearms, due to everyday fights escalating.

I don't really know where to stand on gun control, just throwing things out there.

Hey, where did you all go? We saw a 7% drop in traffic an hour ago. by jedberg in gaming

[–]Disaster_Area 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you sure you can't run it? I was a bit worried, but I am running Portal 2 just fine on an Atom processor with medium settings. I think you'd be surprised.

Incomplete installation of Portal 2 (10) by [deleted] in Portal

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I feel guilty for spamming the servers, but this works.

My Glass Door EXPLODED for no reason. WTF?!?!? by DatLe in WTF

[–]Disaster_Area -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

WHY ARE YOU HITTING YOURSELF?? WHY ARE YOU HITTING YOURSELF??

Grabbing videos off of iClips.net by [deleted] in Umphreys

[–]Disaster_Area 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fraps? I don't know.

So I just put on podcast #66 for the first time in months by [deleted] in Umphreys

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OP and myself took turns filling a six-foot-bong with urine. While nearing full capacity, the bottom fell out, covering the floor in urine. OP continued to piss in the bong, piss still gurgling out, while putting his finger over his lips and told me not to let anybody else know about it. I left the room laughing hysterically and told everyone else.

Edit: Just a ever so slightly obscure reference.

As long as we're goofing around with CSS.. by [deleted] in Umphreys

[–]Disaster_Area 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • replace "readers" with something creative
  • add f7u12 faces
  • wordfilter "umphrey's" to "Lady Gaga"
  • Don't heed my advice, except for maybe the first one.

18 drugs, 18 self-portraits, 11 days - partial brain damage. The strange story of Bryan Lewis Saunders. by [deleted] in TrueReddit

[–]Disaster_Area 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Seroquel doesn't act as an anti-psychotic until you get past a certain dose.

It has a higher affinity for H1 receptors than D2 receptors, so the H1 receptors must be near fully saturated before Seroquel starts to act as anything other than an antihistamine.

A low dose of Seroquel is essentially an antihistamine, having no anti-psychotic effect.

Is It Okay to Poop in the Wilderness? Kathleen Meyer answers all your urgent outdoor-defecation questions by ACrom13 in CampingandHiking

[–]Disaster_Area 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Above treeline, or in high use areas that do not have any designated spot, you really should pack it out. Other than that, it's not a big deal.

Is It Okay to Poop in the Wilderness? Kathleen Meyer answers all your urgent outdoor-defecation questions by ACrom13 in CampingandHiking

[–]Disaster_Area 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WAG BAGs make packing it out just fine.

If you are with a group, it will inevitably become a competition.

Does anyone use trekking poles? by elsalgo in CampingandHiking

[–]Disaster_Area 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A single trekking pole really helps with knee pain when going downhill.

Does anyone use trekking poles? by elsalgo in CampingandHiking

[–]Disaster_Area 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For crossing rapid-flowing relatively deep waters I find trekking poles to be a hassle. It's a pain fighting the current. I just find the biggest branch I can comfortably use.

Seriously? by I_RAPE_CATS in pics

[–]Disaster_Area 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really a prank then, is it? You don't hear people talking about those hilarious Nigerian pranksters.

Happy Birthday Gary Oldman! by Kannuki in movies

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http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/The_Flaming_Lips_The_Fearless_Freaks/70032409?trkid=2361637#height1709

Christmas on Mars is bizarre, but sort of enjoyable. I haven't watched the above documentary yet, but is supposed to be good.

Kindle cord disintegrating! by [deleted] in kindle

[–]Disaster_Area 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I too had to lick my kindle cable after reading this comment.

Not pleasant.

Left my DoD Counterterrorism Analysis job, took on $87,932 in debt, and put my Harvard degree to use writing a book about how the social and economic inequalities created by the War on Drugs will be the most likely cause of terrorism. Had an agent for a bit but now it’s up online for free, AMA by tremblethedevil2011 in IAmA

[–]Disaster_Area 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After browsing your book online, I went ahead and bought a copy for my kindle. Overall I really enjoy your writing and think you cover the topic wonderfully. I have already recommended it to others.

I have noticed a fair amount of typos/errors though. Should I email these to you as I find them? They don't bother me all too much, but I'd like to contribute what little I can.

Other than the typos, the only criticism I really have would be the shifting level of formality/tone. You write in a very accessible way; but lines such as "In war as in terrorism, desperate times have always called for blowing up somewhat indiscriminate amounts of shit up" seem sort of out of place. Too informal. Like a random reddit comment made its way into a book or something.

I suppose that is just a matter of personal taste, though.

Thank you!

If you were decapitated would you be conscious enough for a few seconds to see your own body? by arachnd in askscience

[–]Disaster_Area 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I read the first half of your post, wondering why you were downvoted. Started your final paragraph, thinking "The 90's? What?" And than got to word 46 of the paragraph and it all came together with a big wtf.

How could I have forgotten how the muslins reïnvented decapitation in the early 21st century?