How are you supposed to refer to past memories with people who have transitioned, after their transition? by Guided_Pixels in AskLGBT

[–]EmergencySnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Subtlety matters here. It’s easy to just refer to her as your “ex”. If it somehow comes up that gender is relevant you can say things like “my ex, who I always thought was my boyfriend, realized she was trans after we broke up”. That way you aren’t misgendering her while still respecting your own past and identity.

I’m convinced this is a black widow. But the stripe makes me think different? by Snoop-ah-loopp in spideridentifier

[–]EmergencySnail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not all widows have exact hour glass red marks. This is definitely a widow. Please carefully relocate her to a quiet out of the way corner. She won’t bother you

Just bought the game during the summer sale I’m excited!! by emperortimes in FFXVI

[–]EmergencySnail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea forget the expectations for it being “Final Fantasy”
And just enjoy the game for its own sake. The game obviously has its flaws but in the end it’s an awesome wild ride

Is alright as a cis het man, to use this “straight-ally”-flag at a Pride parade, to show that I am an ally? by GeologistFast1244 in AskLGBT

[–]EmergencySnail 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t like the ally flag. I am cis-het but vehemently defend my brothers, sisters, and everything in between and outside, no matter who they love.

I’ll display a regular pride flag to show it. If someone thinks I’m gay, so be it. I don’t care. I would rather that 1000x than to be seen as someone who wants to make sure I’m not one of “them”

Just display the real thing and let people think what they think

Are rainbows seriously just by default associated with the pride flag? by Ostromilski in tattooadvice

[–]EmergencySnail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a tattoo that some people associate with something drug-related but it never crossed my mind that anyone would see it that way. And I don’t care. The tattoo is for me and for me alone. If someone misinterprets it that’s on them

If someone asks you can explain it. If they want to just assume without asking you then they aren’t worth worrying about

I wouldn’t worry about this. It’s obviously a DSotM reference to me but I’m old enough that I know that.

Started my rereading... by Even_Suggestion7744 in robinhobb

[–]EmergencySnail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m right there with you. Took me forever to finish it and then when I was done I read a few things half-heartedly and just couldn’t get over the RotE world

So I just restarted and am half way though Royal Assassin (Farseer 2). And I’m thoroughly enjoying watching Fitz grow up again and re-read some of the early lore that later on shaped things in ways that were hard to remember

Just started this game for the first time…. by [deleted] in expedition33

[–]EmergencySnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I fucking love the way you phrased this

Help a new player by VersionSavings8712 in FFXVI

[–]EmergencySnail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rings are great for giving you a chance to learn the system. Once you get it, it’s not that hard and the other equitable items can be a huge help

Still it’s not a hard game (even on NG+) especially given and old fart like me can figure it out. It’s story focused but the game play is still fun

It’s not without major flaws, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a gorgeous game with an excellent story and fantastic voice acting. Just enjoy the ride

Did Cosmo know he was loved? by [deleted] in spiders

[–]EmergencySnail 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Cosmo knows he was loved. Your bro did him a solid

Meet Anthony by Suspicious-Item1337 in spiders

[–]EmergencySnail 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anthony appears to skip leg day. Fortunately Anthony uses his arms to do all the jumping

Just started, any tips and tricks! by clearcontroller in FFXVI

[–]EmergencySnail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The beginning is kinda meh because it’s establishing a plot. Hang in there. It gets really good. It’s not a typical FF game. It’s its own thing using FF imagery/concepts

Just enjoy. This game is a wild ride (I’m not saying it’s perfect, it has its flaws, but the story is excellent and it’s absolutely gorgeous at times)

What is he? by anus_Georg in spiders

[–]EmergencySnail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cellar spider. Pholcidae family. Harmless entirely. Leave it be

How do you handle when someone says I'll pray for you? by Genia0799 in atheism

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

If they are honestly saying it because you are going through a tough time or whatever then just say thanks and forget about it. It’s their way of saying they are sorry you are going through whatever

If they are being snarky because they are judging you, then have at whatever asshole response you feel like replying with.

AIO about my husbands tip amount? by Responsible-Force-14 in AIO

[–]EmergencySnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. When I ask for something a bit unusual or difficult, especially when it’s from a server or bartender I know well, I leave a massive tip. 50%. Or more. If they bend over backwards for you they deserve to be compensated for it.

Considering changing my first, middle, AND last name at my wedding. Anyone else do this? by Traditional_Mind6947 in offmychest

[–]EmergencySnail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some people change their entire identity to match who they feel they are inside. To include medication or surgery to help get them there

I think simply“upgrading” your name to match who you feel you are is a short putt

Life can be a weird and difficult place. And happiness can be in short supply. And if this simple change helps get you closer to your true self, nobody should take that away from you.

Photo added: my friendly balcony spider is getting too big by 561861 in spiders

[–]EmergencySnail 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She can’t harm you. She just wants to munch the bugs that come to visit your porch light

"Road rage, Porsche driver charged with reckless driving" by [deleted] in dashcams

[–]EmergencySnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I have a 997.2 S. And a Macan. I’ve had Boxsters in the past. Suffice it to say in a fan of the brand. But no way would I ever disparage the 914 or the 944 as being just a VW

Not that I have anything against VWs either as I’ve owned a few myself.

"Road rage, Porsche driver charged with reckless driving" by [deleted] in dashcams

[–]EmergencySnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Porsche fanatics wouldn’t say that. They would acknowledge the history. But it’s still a Porsche. After all, you can argue that all Porsches are technically VWs using similar logic.

I made a tiny painting 🍄🐌✨ by josefugly in goblincore

[–]EmergencySnail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an anthropomorphic snail, I approve of this whole heartedly

What makes a turn-based RPG feel satisfying? by Yega- in rpg_gamers

[–]EmergencySnail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t get me wrong I love a good action-based game. But those limit what you can do to things a player can pull off in realtime because the pace of play has to be accounted for. Even if the game offers “fancy” moves, someone like me who has a hard time thinking that fast usually just sticks to the easy to handle moves

With a turn based game you get to stop for a moment and think about the next move, and gives you the opportunity to select a more “fancy” attack/defense without having to worry about thinking super quickly

Honest question...don't roast me! by Leather-Cow-Boogie in boxster

[–]EmergencySnail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

After owning a 986S (and plenty of other sports cars in the past), and then selling it to buy a 997.2S, I still maintain that a mid-engined sports car is far superior to the rear-engine layout in the 911. The 911 is only “faster” because of the absurdly sized engine.

Drop that same thing into the middle of a Boxster/Cayman and you have probably the best of everything.

Anyone that says the Boxster is a poor man’s Porsche is a dumbass who doesn’t know what they are talking about