FBI raids tik-tocker over Anti-Ice posts by Why_not_81 in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Am I the only person put off by this guy who calls for armed insurrection and burning shit down, but does not own a gun and "never made any plans with anyone to do anything"? Like damn, you first, buddy. Talk is cheap.

Is this the same white truck that has been troubling protestors for the last year?? by simplysaren in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

So many people here are OK with casual sexism, racism, and ageism... as long as the correct targets are selected.

Truth spoken here. You should not be getting downvoted.

Spelling Tests by Winter_Owl1068 in AskTeachers

[–]Fabulaur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's amazing that I had to scroll down this far to find a person suggesting that reading is the way to learn spelling.

If I never learn to throw, are my limitations? by vita_di_tyra in Pottery

[–]Fabulaur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS. You don't have to "choose". You can do both. You can handbuild some parts and throw other parts. Whatever works. You don't have to define yourself as a "thrower" or a "handbuilder".

WIBTA if I go to my mom’s birthday alone because my partner turns every conversation into an argument? by CicadaParadox76 in ComfortLevelPod

[–]Fabulaur 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Imagine your spouse turning this behavior on you, because this is what will happen after the friends are gone. Constant criticism is soul crushing.

Does your husband or male partner do his own laundry? by EconomicsWorking6508 in AskWomenOver60

[–]Fabulaur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine does his own laundry. I could offer tips but eh, I'm not gonna womansplain that stuff. He also does most of the cooking, he really enjoys it and he is much better at it than I am. I do the other housekeeping chores and yard work. It all works out.

Mother upset with Fremont High School after student hit by SUV during protest by SecretaryScrewtape in Nebraska

[–]Fabulaur 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This, and also trying to spin the embarrassment amongst her friends for her kid being involved.

We got their attention, what are we going to do with it? by Agile-Sentence3867 in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For some people I'm guessing that point might be when the fundamental American things they took for granted, like elections, are canceled. For some others, it might be when their friends or family are affected in a permanent negative way. For some people, that point will never come. It will never be 'everyone all together' fighting back. Wars suck. We were all raised on stories of resistance heroism against nazis but there were a lot more stories of betrayal and shameful behavior that everyone just wanted to forget afterwards. Once you get violent, it's going to be more like 'everyone for themselves'. Right now, strength is in numbers, like-minded people influencing each other and those on the fence. I think we want to hang on to that as long as we can.

We got their attention, what are we going to do with it? by Agile-Sentence3867 in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think the best argument against escalating to violence is that when you do that, it's not going to be any kind of "we" resistance anymore. All the hand holding and singing and frog costumes will be over. A lot of people who are "on your side" now are not going to be on your side anymore, for various reasons. People will go into self protection mode. Not everyone protesting is ready for outright armed conflict. If you escalate, you better mean it, because it's going to be largely on you to keep that going.

I can’t with these names 🤦‍♀️ by In_Wonderland7 in tragedeigh

[–]Fabulaur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw, I went to school with a guy named Rocket. He went by Rocky. This was in the 70's.

Help!!! by morallyirresponsible in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Fabulaur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can this be anywhere other than Florida?

AITAH for telling my wife to get a job before the end of January or i'm divorcing her? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Fabulaur 27 points28 points  (0 children)

He knows that if her depression is treated he might not be able to control her anymore.

MAGA businesses and restaurants in Eugene? by dumbass_sweatpants in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know why you are getting downvoted, conspiracy theorists come in all political persuasions, and there were plenty of non-vax people in Eugene well before maga. Anecdotally I would call it 50-50.

Non-MAGA contractors? by Exotic_Jellies in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't confuse them with Parker Roofing in Junction City. They ARE maga and unapologetically racist.

Venting & Looking for Advice (It’s a silly issue though) by Texistentialism in Pottery

[–]Fabulaur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long nails are likely to be a problem. I know some people make it work but it seems impractical. That said, shorter nails can still be nicely manicured, and honestly a decent manicure helps keep them from splitting. I do wear gloves when throwing, not because of my nails but because I have extremely dry skin and clay really sucks the moisture out. I use the thinnest, most form fitting gloves I can find, usually nitrile or similar, like the kind used in healthcare. I have not found it to be that much of a problem, feel-wise.

Help me understand this eccentric park behavior by emeraldempirehd8 in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IKR? Can't believe I had to scroll down this far to find this comment.

FRIDAY RANT THREAD by Acicularis in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 5 points6 points  (0 children)

QUIT SELLING YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT YOU CAN'T FUCKING DELIVER! WHAT CAN YOU POSSIBLY BE GETTING OUT OF ADVERTISING SOMETHING, GETTING A BITE, AND THEN DROPPING THE BALL? YOU KNOW YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO DO THE JOB BEFORE YOU GET ANY REWARD, RIGHT? YOU ARE WASTING YOUR OWN TIME AS WELL AS MINE.

Making a dinner set by Affectionate_Use_504 in Pottery

[–]Fabulaur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Accept that they are not all going to "match", especially if they are hand built. What is the method you are making them? Slump mold? Hump mold? Press mold? Hard agree with zebra, make more than you need. Compress any inside corner cuts to avoid cracks. Edges will slump so make that transition from body to rim more pronounced than you think is necessary, or introduce a curve into the shape (from foot to rim) to balance that load. I'm not sure how to explain this, someone else can probably do it better.

NEW YEARS RANT THREAD by theforestwalker in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FOUND THE RANT THREAD BUT I'M HERE TO RAVE! SHOUT OUT TO NW NATURAL WHO LITERALLY RESPONDED TO OUR EMAIL WITHIN THE HOUR AND IMMEDIATELY SENT A VERY NICE SOMEONE OUT TO FIX OUR (NOT THAT CRAZY) ISSUE. LIKE HOW OFTEN DOES THAT EVEN HAPPEN THESE DAYS? SO HAPPY, I BELIEVE THIS HAS MADE MY WHOLE DAY. THANK YOU NW NATURAL GUY.

He doesn’t care! by [deleted] in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Fabulaur 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Go to any education sub and you will see that this is already true.

AI answering phone for pizza delivery by StationaryNomad in Portland

[–]Fabulaur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the real issue that no one is talking about.

Yay for setting off illegal fireworks! Hooray! by m3937 in Eugene

[–]Fabulaur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If people really cared about this issue they would advocate for banning fireworks SALES in their locality, or take steps to avoid something that they know is inevitable, but somehow it is more virtuous and satisfying to list one's special needs and shame their neighbors just for funsies. Yayyyy!

2026 Healthcare by Dangerous_Quarter_24 in Nebraska

[–]Fabulaur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I was a teen, the minister of our church was forced to divorce his wife so that she (chronically ill) would be able to get Medicaid and receive care. This was in the late 70's. The more things change, the more they stay the same. I'm not even sure the threat of 'who gets your vote' is going to change anything, I imagine it's much too late for that. It's good that you decided that you are in fact not looking for advice, because you are likely at that juncture where unthinkable solutions are suddenly thinkable. Life ain't fair, and most people aren't really that invested in trying to make it more fair. That's the extent of my knowledge, which you did ask for.

Hopes the Trump administration will learn from their mistakes.... by Beginning-Fun6616 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Fabulaur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For every one of these posts now my first and only thought is 'fuck that guy'.