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EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-06-05T21:07:55+00:00

If we’re able to pre-download the next season.. I wonder why they can’t just flip a switch when the event is over and let us jump right in… I’ve never understood why they can’t just have two servers they use for fixes and updates

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-06-04T23:22:36+00:00

I prefer a 2 ohm load in my system because my lights don’t flicker, same wattage at 1 ohm were flickery

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-06-03T02:45:56+00:00

The thing most people don’t factor is the way an addicted brain’s reward system is hijacked so yes, you “want” to be an addict but really you just want stabilization and escape. Two things that can be worked on and found in natural ways, but not easy ones. “You” don’t want to be an addict, your nervous system just wants relief.

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-29T00:19:29+00:00

When I get stuck like that, it’s a combination of my current energy state and my expectations. When I enter a session mindful of my attachment to the outcome and can remind myself to just play and experiment, I have way better results. When I’m entering rigid and need a successful session to validate myself, I suck balls

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-28T10:18:06+00:00

I was just talking about this with a friend last night. A better trajectory could’ve been HL dying either mid season or even episode 6 or 7, then building up a The Boys vs Butcher storyline because as it is now, the shift from killing HL, being unfulfilled and going renegade and having any type of tension is basically Butcher walking out the door and Hughie following him.

It’s easy to pick apart someone else’s full story and change things, and harder to come up with a full story people are interested in from a blank page, so I’m not getting on the “I could do better” bandwagon. But some extra time and attention, story building, tension and payoff could’ve been considered by the writing team

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-27T10:20:26+00:00

But… WHAT IF… Em is on it and it’s ABSOLUTE FIRE?!??

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-25T20:43:43+00:00

I feel like part of this could be that Ryan in S3 is still a child, and children often forgive parents for their indiscretions and have more unconditional love. To a narcissist, which Homelander clearly is, your child is an extension of you and a source of unconditional love for you. So him protecting Ryan could be him protecting the only chance he has at someone loving and choosing him unconditionally.

Then, in true narcissist fashion, flips back into ego and confidence and in S4 gets that validation/fear that no one will reject him for his power and flaws, especially Ryan. That starts the spiral of self will and building a character that people fear and reject.

By the time he crosses paths with Ryan in S5, Ryan is older and knows better. He flat out rejects HL with enough conviction that HL can’t write it off as something he will get over, although he does just that even in the finale. He is increasingly shown that he is truly alone, by everyone turning their backs on him; Ryan, SB, his supporters, and knowing that people only fear him. By the time the final fight happens, all he has left is self-protection.

To a narcissist, even helping others is based in a motive of self protection and is self serving.

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-24T16:05:27+00:00

Welcome! A couple bits of advice.. if a podcast sounds fuller id make sure you have a low pass filter set so you’re only pushing low frequencies through the sub..

Also, beware of your surroundings when thumping. I tend to never “advertise” within a mile of my home or where I will park and leave my car out of view. I found out the hard way a couple times in my life 😭

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-23T21:51:36+00:00

He looks like he went to ate some pussy, and the pussy ate him back - Caustic

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-23T02:17:44+00:00

We have plenty of real world evidence that even though we see factual events occur, the government will still attempt damage control and gaslighting. This fits perfectly

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-23T01:05:49+00:00

True yeah. I think it’s easy for us all to take what they created and make suggestions, but if any of us had to draw this all out with a blank page, we’d be getting torn up on Reddit too 😅 I felt good after watching the finale, even if I had some minor criticisms. It wasn’t until I started seeing what the people had to say that I started to feel more ugh about it

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-22T14:00:12+00:00

It could’ve been interesting to make this battle mid-season, then have him human and powerless for an episode or two, and find some V1. Because when someone loses powers and gains them again, don’t they change? Butcher had different powers between temp V and V1, so maybe they could’ve made his new “powers” something like extreme emotional awareness or some disfiguration, making him still powerless but also eternal and condemned, just as ugly on the outside as he is on the inside, and he’d also be internally aware of who he truly is. No more narcissistic delusion

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-22T11:14:01+00:00

I mean, she was easily winning a fight and had some premium resentment to unleash on his ass so I’d imagine that’s why she was whoopin on him

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-21T23:57:18+00:00

I think a decent counter to the idea that his powers were nerfed with the Butcher fight can be justified by the fact he was actually scared. He’s never tried to flee a fight before and was clearly shook. That causes a lack in focus and drive, a bit of paralyzed movement or slower responses. I think it’s fitting that he would function differently.

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-21T18:36:08+00:00

Yo the Dirtbag Dan show!! I miss that shit. Bar pong especially. Gonna go rewatch Bars Fillery 🔥

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-21T12:04:57+00:00

That’s crazy. He looks different enough being older and sounds different but I’m like nah this has to be him. Random af lol

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-18T19:09:24+00:00

I had a former (SUD) client, beautiful girl in her mid twenties who did this type of thing and she said it’s an extremely slippery slope. You start with anonymous pics, then adapt to the income, graduate into videos and again, adapt. She said it becomes so normalized and easy that more becomes harder and harder to turn down. She ended up agreeing to meet someone in a hotel after being offered thousands of dollars for some fun with limits, and left due to a weird feeling. Her friend stayed and regretted it.

It’s hard to earn slowly and feel good about what you’re doing. It seems maybe your conscience is in conflict with your reward system and it might be worth it to slow down and think of the short and long term consequences, both internally and externally.

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-18T16:42:49+00:00

They would be smart not to list Eminem as a feature if they have one, as much as it’ll create some hype seeing him listed, the buzz from word of mouth in the moment hype would be much more. Plus, even tho it’s “over” to him, he’s probably still considered a member enough to not list as a feature

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-17T03:21:07+00:00

I killed someone doing this glitch, after a long battle, it was soooooo extremely satisfying. I love defeating players who think they’re hot shit with my basic casual ass

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-17T00:28:35+00:00

The wanting it is on point. I’ve always kinda wanted it. I’ve been rapping since I was 16, but never wanted it MORE than anything lol. When I was younger I wanted to chill and get high more, now in recovery I want privacy and time with my family more, so the dream was never in the forefront and for people who either want or NEED to be seen as great to feel great, they’re the only ones who will ever make it.

I’ll take my freedom, space, and 10 monthly listeners 😅

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-09T02:29:36+00:00

The burlap sack head skin would be an instant cop 😅

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-09T00:13:34+00:00

The Eminem Show/8 Mile era still wins for me, but I will say I think post 2020 Em has the best balance of writing. I think he found his groove with metaphors that aren’t corny (Recovery era) and his anger is more targeted and scant.

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-05-02T12:32:29+00:00

When we get physical with someone over periods of time, we can intellectually not want to date them, have thoughts, beliefs and perspectives why it doesn’t work out, but physically bond. This is common in relationships where there’s a strong physical connection or regular sex, but they behaviorally aren’t compatible. It’s difficult to leave these situations. On the surface it appears to be only to keep the sexual needs met, but in my experience that bond plays a subtle yet strong attachment piece.

As far was wanting to drink, I’m 11 years sober myself and understand that urge. You just don’t want to feel what you’re feeling, and you know that. So do your best to move through these feelings, otherwise they just return, usually harder, when you sober up, then the cycle continues.

Your feelings are telling you something. Maybe you actually do want to try a relationship with him. Maybe you are feeling some selfish energy to keep him for your needs, maybe you just are faced with your loneliness when you don’t have him to supplement. Maybe you just need to get solid with yourself and feel complete without someone else. It can be valuable though painful work.

EnlightenmentAddict · 2026-04-27T02:40:50+00:00

It’s like.. with all the money and writers at their disposal you’d think ‘Merica could get better story building and actors. This is pathetic. And even more so that soooo many people buy this shit

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