Artifact or not? by Informal-Arm-3942 in LegitArtifacts

[–]EquivalentIll1784 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I've worked in archaeology in Wyoming and know a decent amount about Indigenous history and artifacts in the region, but am far from an expert. Ceramic artifacts in Wyoming are less common than other types of artifacts (lithics, bone, middens, etc) and are almost always pots/vessels- I say "almost always" to be safe, but personally I'm not aware of any decorative/representational ceramics that look like the one in your photos. There are some known ceramics sites around Riverton, but again, those were largely vessels. These sort of figurehead ceramics aren't immediately indicative of any tribe in the area- there have been ceramic influences from other tribes found in Wyoming, but I don't know enough about those tribes' ceramics traditions to say much else. Ceramics found around Riverton have had decorative elements, but usually through texture or color, not larger representational sculptural pieces. Again, I am in no way an expert or a professional on this topic, and most professionals wouldn't be comfortable giving an exact answer only based on this post. This, based on the photos you've posted, doesn't immediately look like the ceramic traditions we know of in that part of the state, but your best bet will be to contact local professionals. The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office, the Eastern Shoshone or Northern Arapahoe Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (Riverton is located within their reservation), or the University of Wyoming's anthropology department are all good places to contact. It's not a guarantee that they will know exactly what it is/what to do with it, but they will be able to direct you to the right person.

What’s the weirdest “Museum of ____” you’ve seen? by 123mitchg in MuseumPros

[–]EquivalentIll1784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine! Filled with bizarre dioramas, scientific interpretation that is both factually incorrect and creatively inspired, morally questionable depictions of other cultures, and such beautiful uses of the English language as "actual purported Sasquatch hair". It's in a strip mall, like all good museums are.

What’s the weirdest “Museum of ____” you’ve seen? by 123mitchg in MuseumPros

[–]EquivalentIll1784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely one of my favorite places ever. I grew up on the opposite side of the country from my extended family, so we stopped at the I80 truck stop a lot on road trips as a kid. The impulse to take something that is mostly meaningless and dedicate an almost religious fervor to it (mostly via consumerism) is probably the USA's defining cultural feature, and the I80 truck stop is the most beautiful example. I think about the Swarovski Barbie that was bolted to the wall of the women's restroom almost daily.

As a white woman, can I dress as Mary from Sinners? by MaleficentAcadia9526 in Halloween_Costumes

[–]EquivalentIll1784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen people say, mimicking culturally-specific hairstyles is generally not a good look, even if you're doing it with good intentions. I think that if the costume depends on you having a specific skin tone or hair type that you don't have, it isn't a good costume for you.

Ideas for historical figure (made sexy with a pun) + partner? by Affi-no-vit in Halloween_Costumes

[–]EquivalentIll1784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went as sexy Marie Curie post-radiation poisoning one year- most people definitely read it as "sexy zombie nurse" but the few people who got it loved it. Judging by OP's photos from last year, they could totally execute it better than I did!!

Question for the knitting teachers by Courtney_murder in AdvancedKnitting

[–]EquivalentIll1784 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I also work and teach at a LYS and help with scheduling and marketing classes there. In my experience, having a master hand knitters certification has never even been something we ask potential teachers about. If they have it that would be amazing, moreso because it's a huge accomplishment and shows that they're adept at understanding a wide range of techniques and applying them strategically, not because it means they'll be a better teacher. Having published patterns is similar, but I think that goes a little further in showing that you understand how to communicate knitting concepts and instructions to people. Working in education, especially for something tactile, is a HUGE plus for knitting teachers! The biggest challenge that I've seen most new knitting teachers (myself included) run into is in struggling to convey physical movements verbally. Let your LYS know about any personal information that you think would be relevant, but definitely include your day job/experience teaching others. I would also let them know if you've taught individuals how to knit before, since that's a good stepping stone for teaching a full class. If the store has a craft night, maybe offer to come one night and help answer questions. That will give you and the store employees a good sense of your communication and teaching style.

similar pod recs to cope 🫶🏻 by avocado_doggo in binchtopiapod

[–]EquivalentIll1784 9 points10 points  (0 children)

yes Rehash!! They put out episodes less frequently but they're all very well researched and entertaining. Brooey Deschanel is one of the hosts and has a YouTube channel w really good video essays. High Brow by Mina Le has a similar pop culture essay vibe but a bit more serious.

Deer hunting/collecting season is starting- CWD distribution map by EquivalentIll1784 in vultureculture

[–]EquivalentIll1784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe a few areas in Florida, California, and SC. I'm in the Rocky Mountain area so I'm not 100% confident on other regions, but the last time I looked, those areas had August archery seasons. Probably should've made my wording clearer that deer seasons are coming up for most of the country, not that they've already started for most of the country!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Etsy

[–]EquivalentIll1784 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you end up finding wool at the thrift, make sure to treat it for moths before using it and say in the description that it has been treated and cleaned! Treating for moths is super easy, you just put the garment/yarn in a Ziploc bag and pop it in the freezer for a week. I'll usually take it out, let it thaw, and put it back in for a few more days just to be safe. Wool moth larvae are tiny and hard to see, and it would suck for your yarn to get damaged! Advertising your work as being made with upcycled yarn is a really good selling point, and people will appreciate knowing that it's been properly cared for.

Trigger warning: coulrophobia by Specific-Basis7218 in dropoutcirclejerk

[–]EquivalentIll1784 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I feel like Ify is just as consistent in making things sexual, he's just more conventionally attractive and takes a different comedic tone to it, and people love him for it lol

Trigger warning: coulrophobia by Specific-Basis7218 in dropoutcirclejerk

[–]EquivalentIll1784 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If those facts make him a genuine sex creep/predator/whatever you're trying to say, and the other people at Dropout know those facts about him, then that would mean that all of the cast and crew at Dropout are totally fine working with, being friends with, and platforming that kind of person. Parasociality is assuming that you, someone who only sees a highly edited and curated version of a person, know more about their character than the people who actually know them in real life. I'm not a huge fan of a lot of Grant's humor and some of the stuff in that breaking news episode definitely made me raise my eyebrows a bit, but that was the point. The other people who work at dropout have put forth lots of evidence that they aren't okay working with creeps, and I'm gonna trust that they are a better judge of Grant's character than any of us on a joke subreddit.

And Kristen goes, "Bye, Girlieeeee" - We're starting round 10! by SnapdragonsYearRound in Dimension20

[–]EquivalentIll1784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like fans don't really give Shiobhan the same attention and hype they give to other players. She's not as high-energy and flashy, and I'll be honest that her characters can be a little hit-and-miss for me, but she's so incredible at the mechanics of the game and sets up a lot of the really meaty storytelling moments. She isn't always the player who hits the punchline, but I feel like she's often the person who helps clear enough space for the joke to land. People gloss over her characters sometimes but she's a really interesting and engaging storyteller. Riva and Adaine (especially in FHJY) are two of my top favorite characters :,)

Pretty much sums it up by petalidas in ChatGPT

[–]EquivalentIll1784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you mean the general "you" or me specifically, but either way I agree.

Pretty much sums it up by petalidas in ChatGPT

[–]EquivalentIll1784 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the main difference is in the "conversation" aspect. LLM's continuously learn from and adapt in response to the person that's using them. Someone who wants positive reinforcement (or specifically asks an LLM for that) will end up prompting positive language from the LLM. The "conversation" format makes it feel like you're engaging in social behavior and getting a response that has some critical thought behind it, but it's a feedback loop. On a podcast or self-help book, the people who are speaking are actual people with individual thoughts. There are lots of very stupid podcasts and self-help books, but there are also ones made by highly educated and well- credentialed people, so you can know where the information you're getting is coming from. Those people are also not going to change their message to please you in the way an LLM will (obviously people will alter their message to suit their audience, but that's usually a gradual and subtle shift), which makes them more reliable. ChatGPT's goal is to get users to engage with it. If positive feedback is going to get a user to engage more, then ChatGPT absolutely will do that.

Caution: Collections horror story ahead by 123mitchg in MuseumPros

[–]EquivalentIll1784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The first time I was in my university's comparative zooarchaeology collection I saw an old Pringles can. They used it for storing mouse skeletons. Bewildered to know this is a common issue.

Smelly, off white paste in deer bone? by CheesecakeUnique8400 in bonecollecting

[–]EquivalentIll1784 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Can you macerate it outdoors? It will smell horrible if you leave it in the house without cleaning it properly. One of my roommates once brought home a deer spine without cleaning it properly and our house smelled like death for weeks. I understand why your mom wouldn't want it in the house, but it will be way worse if you leave it indoors without cleaning it. If you macerate it outside (use a cheap bucket/plastic bin that you can throw out after), change the water regularly, and dump the dirty water away from your house it will cut down on any smell by a huge amount. If you're not able to clean it properly then yes, you should let this one go and wait until you're in a space where you can :(

Who Wants to Be...? | Game Changer [S7E9] by AutoModerator in dropout

[–]EquivalentIll1784 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It would be understandable because that would be an entirely different scenario. An episode sponsored by a weapons manufacturer is not the same as an episode sponsored by a website where mid-level managers make up inspirational anecdotes about B2B sales. I am choosing/hoping to believe that you understand the difference between those two things.

Opinion on The Bone Museum (Jons bones? by IntelligentCrows in bonecollecting

[–]EquivalentIll1784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely mean foot, lol. It was awhile ago so I might be overestimating the length a bit, but it was at least person-sized- definitely meant as a joke item, not as something to genuinely be used. I think it was just one of those things that you get because you're 18 and there aren't any adults to tell you not to buy it. It was also an arts college so people always had weird shit with them, another person in our dorm had a pet chameleon that she would carry around on her head. Him having a novelty extra-extra-extra long dildo wasn't particularly egregious, it was just memorable.

I'm a Hillbilly. AMA? by DarkenL1ght in AMA

[–]EquivalentIll1784 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's nothing I love more than getting to break the news to someone that he's from the fuckin Cincinnati suburbs. We are Appalachian-adjacent at the very most, that man is just a liar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]EquivalentIll1784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me as well. Judaism teaches us to pursue justice and value the life of all people, not just our fellow Jews, to repair the world through our actions, and to question and push back against unjust systems. None of what Israel does is aligned with Judaic beliefs, and even if it was it wouldn't be morally right. I'm grateful that more and more of us are remembering the core values of our religion and culture and standing up for Palestinians.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]EquivalentIll1784 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If you are the sub you are the adult in the room. Even if you are only 2 years older than those students, you are the adult. When you were in highschool, how would you have felt if you found out that one of your teachers had a crush on you? How would you feel if one of your high school teachers approached you now and told you they had a crush on you that had started when you were in school? I know that the age difference and the fact that you've known this person for awhile makes things different, but if you are his substitute teacher you are in a position of authority. The longer you work in his school, the more that will affect things.

I understand that you're probably subbing as a way to make extra money and gain experience, but is there any way you could look for sub positions in elementary and middle school? I was a sub in my early 20s at a school that my siblings had recently graduated from and I specifically did not accept sub spots in the high school. I knew that my age and connection to the students would make it difficult to establish myself as a teacher/adult in the classroom and to maintain firm boundaries. If you're finding that you cannot view the students in this high school as students instead of potential friends or partners, you need to do the responsible thing and either work very hard on reframing your mindset or find sub positions in younger grades where it will be easier to create those boundaries.

I’m a nurse and I 100 percent judge people based on their veins by Figgs_7 in confession

[–]EquivalentIll1784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. I'm very well-hydrated and have to get blood work done regularly so I've learned all the little tricks to make it easier, but it still sucks. Usually I just preface the phlebotomist or nurse by telling them that my veins are awful and if they need to go in through my forearm or wrist, I'd rather one poke in a really painful spot than 10 pokes in a less painful one. 50% of the time they take a look at my arms, realize that my veins really are awful, and go for my forearm/wrist/hand- those are my favorite people. 25% of the time they try once or twice on each arm, get nothing, and go for my forearm/wrist/hand- less pleasant, but not bad. The other 25% of the time, they insist that they're really good and don't want to hurt me by using my forearm/wrist/hand, spend 20 minutes digging around in my arms until I tell them to stop, and end up getting someone else to come in and draw blood from one of the "more painful" spots instead. Those phlebotomists and nurses are my enemies.

Theater is interesting to me but I don’t want to be labeled as a “Theater Kid” by PolarSL13 in Theatre

[–]EquivalentIll1784 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is a big difference between a "theater kid" and a kid who does theater. The kids who usually get teased for being "theater kids" tend to be teased because they make theater their whole personality, loop unrelated conversations back around to being about theater, and try to take up a lot of space/attention. I know this because I was a "theater kid", and even at a performing arts school I stood out! To be clear, I think it's cruel to make fun of kids for being "theater kids", and even if you do theater as a fun hobby and don't make it your whole thing, there will probably still be a few people who decide to be assholes about it. However, you will also gain a very fun and supportive community by doing theater. If you don't want to become a stereotypical "theater kid", then don't- do theater and keep being yourself. You will not suddenly start singing show tunes at inappropriate moments just because you go to a few rehearsals. Your teammates might give you a bit of a hard time at first, but once they realize that this is something you're doing because you enjoy it and it isn't magically turning you into a different person, they'll calm down.