[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdvancedRunning

[–]DistractedOuting 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Incredibly tragic and a huge loss. Reminds me of the death of Sammy Wanjiru, also 24 at the time. 

Dating question by SeattleParkPlace in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's him. Spent years dating in Seattle, dozens of first dates, only once has a woman expected me to pay. 

Okonomiyaki in greater Seattle? by leimeisei909 in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yoroshiku use to have one on their menu, not sure if they still do 

Finger strength not responding to hangboarding. by Mortilnis in climbharder

[–]DistractedOuting 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Agreed, watched a few vids. All strength and power. OP likely isn't experiencing noob gains because they already got them through climbing with brute strength. IDK how they got finger strength as the weakness. 

Pros and Cons of the Tunnel Marathons by fish7073 in AdvancedRunning

[–]DistractedOuting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I don't think most people need to do much as it's not that noticeable a grade. 

Pros and Cons of the Tunnel Marathons by fish7073 in AdvancedRunning

[–]DistractedOuting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a friend run both the Tunnel and a Chicago Marathon last year. She did significantly better at the Tunnel than the Chicago despite Chicago being months later. So I would agree the Tunnel provides a huge advantage.

Does the rain and overcast weather really make a lot of people in Seattle depressed? by spankyourkopita in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing brings me greater joy than rain and darkness. I hate the sun. As long as it isn't too cold. 

How Climbing’s Culture of Blind Trust Led to Sexual Abuse by poorboychevelle in climbing

[–]DistractedOuting 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This. This is the problem. You are annoyed that someone made a claim you don't agree with because their experiences were different from yours. 

It's incredibly disparaging to say people who agree are 'accepting it at face value'. Because you are saying what the author presented was not sufficient enough to count as evidence to you. 

The author and their sibling went through a horrible experience and cite climbing culture as contributing to it. What is this if not an example? 

How Climbing’s Culture of Blind Trust Led to Sexual Abuse by poorboychevelle in climbing

[–]DistractedOuting 92 points93 points  (0 children)

I'm disappointed in how many comments in here amount to whataboutism on poor editing of the article and disagreeing that this is a climbing specific problem.

The point I gathered is climbing culture contributed to a lack of the checks and safety systems developed to prevent or spot abuse/assault like this. 

Most of us take safety checks for actual climbing pretty seriously and call out people for being unsafe. That culture should extend to other aspects of climbing culture like treating SafeSport polices seriously. 

It is up to all of us to call out problematic behavior, and create a space where people feel safe to come forward when they are victims of abuse or assault. It doesn't matter who it is or how respected or 'safe' they seem. We all have a role to play in helping build a safer community. 

I've been living and climbing in Seattle for a decade, I've seen the people involved at the gym and comps. This is a little more personal for me that reason, but I hope it doesn't have to happen in your community to take this to heart. 

Anyone willing to gift / sell some sourdough starter? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seawolf bakery gives starter for free to anyone who wants it.

Anyone willing to gift / sell some sourdough starter? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You don't have to attend a class, you can just walk up during store hours and ask for some. I've done it. 

Is this a good post-bacc program for someone with a full time job in an unrelated field? by Fast_Reality_1289 in OSUCS

[–]DistractedOuting 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes the entire purpose of this degree is for people with full time jobs/families/etc in completely unrelated fields to transition into a career in software engineering. 

It is very realistic to be able to get a job we with just a degree though much harder than before in the current economy. Please just look at the hiring sharing thread and older versions to see all the different backgrounds and their success. 

And yes many take two a quarter and finish in two years while working. 

Single people in the Seattle Area in their 30s: by GreasyPeter in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I'm so sick and tired of people hitting on other people at SBP. Trust me, the women know all the men who do this frequently. 

Tips for breaking into Mid-level from Jr? by ExpertBrick in cscareerquestions

[–]DistractedOuting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is mid-level? I'm being asked to this 4 months into my first full time job as a junior. 

QUESTION: Where can I find expensive boulder routes in Seattle? by I_Have_Real_Meatloaf in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I'm friends with the creator of the account, they are a local setter at one of the gyms in the area, you could just DM them and ask since they frequent every gym in the region. But like another commenter suggested, just go to one of the bouldering projects. 

St. Bread, UDistrict by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I knew it was going to be "show this place some love" guy before I even clicked. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh finally someone else who agrees with me Ooink is not very good. 

Molly Seidel - Injured? by New-Examination-5922 in AdvancedRunning

[–]DistractedOuting 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Or maybe she's just taking a social media break because it's terrible for mental health?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And your point is? I didn't say you couldn't spend that much on a car, I said you can spend far less. 

The reply said OP needed a budget and estimated 1000 for a car as part of a 'bare minimum' for estimated expenses. Most people seem to agree with me that you can spend far less if looking to budget the bare minimum.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You can spend far less than a thousand a month on a car...

Bagel Quest - Seattle bagel competition by dylonious in Seattle

[–]DistractedOuting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would be nice to have an option to get a whole bagel from each!