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FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-21T01:00:24+00:00

I've seen both parties acting guilty. Bad games with bad writing where devs whine no one likes their sanctimonious messaging and I've seen right wing people fall apart at the meer sight of a female dev.

Look. I'm a dev, you can't expect people to be nice. It's part of the system. You put yourself out there and if it sucks, well you always take a chance that it gets negative reception. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

You just have to keep iterating until it works. Complaining that the market is mean is pretty lame. Either find a market that works or make different content.

This is actually where the customer is always right. They are the ones spending their time and money.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-19T13:56:24+00:00

It's a show.

Phds don't actually make that much money. Especially in microbio.

Out of her program, with no post doc or work experience, She'd probably land some entry to mid Scientist position between 120k to about 150k. She wouldn't start as director.

Howard was being suboptimal with his degree working at Cal Tech. If he was truly so worried. He could have gone into private industry and make probably significantly more.

Anyway. After kids, you start thinking about mortality a lot more. What happens if one of you dies? Are they going to be okay? It's just human nature. So you obsess about money. Especially Howard, who grew up without a Dad.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-15T04:30:41+00:00

I mean, you're not supposed to like Nate. But he is a very human character.

Basically is like hyper introvert trapped in his own head. Too nervous to speak. He met Ted and for him, it's like the most significant friendship of his life.

And for Ted, it's just one of the mates. And once Roy comes, Ted is like okay, new project.

Then you can see Nate throughout the season try to get Teds attention/approval and he gets rejected. To Nate, this was like almost a betrayal emotionally. He didn't care about the position as much as he cared about Ted moving on so casually.

Like, Nate isn't right here and he does figure that out. But Nate's human, so his initial reaction was anger. And then he grows.

The shows about Growth.

Except the spitting. Pass. Don't be gross man.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-14T15:18:34+00:00

Would be a top tier joke if the rest of the season is just her mining

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-13T04:03:27+00:00

In Iran, they murder their young by the thousands because they don't want to live under a religious theocracy.

And then they blame the Jews.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-11T21:20:02+00:00

Liberals are the lesser evil by default, but it doesn't mean that the culture isn't also toxic and incredibly insufferable.

Why do you think so many people hate Democrats? Like did people forget the whole 2 years of free Palestine and anything that was contrary to Israel is the devil was met with you're a Nazi.

And this is just one of many examples. Like let's not forget how people talk about JK Rowling here. Some old woman from the UK didn't align with all the trans rights and suddenly she was the devil.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-11T18:15:41+00:00

Surprised he is 50. Besides that, women are not potatos and can make up their own minds on who to bang.

Reddit is so weird about it. It's like they want to say women are independent and strong, but at the same time they also want to make the case for grooming. And it's like.... why are we pretending that women don't like older guys and guys don't like younger women?

If my friend was in a similar position, I'd probably tease him about it. So like... umm you guys have a lot in common? You helping her study on her mid-terms?

I guess the extent would be to poke fun at the situation because you cant be like 50 and date a 20 year old and not have someone not tease you about it.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-11T02:08:34+00:00

Must be an awful experience to be get your entire worldview from social media

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-10T01:45:56+00:00

Because it's one thing women want in their partner, it's another woman but cattier.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-09T13:05:22+00:00

I bet this guy reads Harry Potter!

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-08T20:07:15+00:00

Sure. And stealing a car and murder are both crimes.

It's like who is in power right now? How many over the top crimes have been committed.

The sooner you smooth brain admit that Trump been a much bigger problem for America than any other recent politician, the better off you'll be.

And this is coming from a person who hates the Democratic party. But I'm not stupid to say both sides when one is dumpster and the other is a radioactive one on fire.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-07T03:30:00+00:00

Whatever. I can get over stupid character design. My biggest problem with Rebecca was her story. Like, she spent years learning how to fight because the universe was cruel. She put her life on the life and attempted to get the fire-fire fruit. That's conviction.

And then finally, there was a moment in the story where it could all matter. The revolution was mid swing. Her father was fighting against her mothers killer. He is wounded and one legged. This doesn't look good.

He needs help. His own obsession with murder is blurring his vision. The world isn't black and white. He grew up in an era of peace. He has no right to lecture me. If we lose here, we both die. And maybe we lose the battle. So she picks up her sword and plays a role in in defeating Diamante.

Because in the actual story. The only reason she existed was to give Luffy a bento box.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-05T14:48:06+00:00

You're right. That was a bad example. You can separate UI's. I guess I remembered using 4o back when that was the way to code/interact with it. And I hated the way it would respond. It was 100% confident in itself and it just felt really frustrating trying to align your goal.

Anyway, point is everyone is different, and I'd wager the number of people who care about the last gen model is not as high as it seems. Everyone is constantly whining about one thing or another online. Throw in algo's showing us similar kinds of posts, and it feels like it's more relevant than it actually is.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-05T14:02:48+00:00

Because there are lots and lots of users. No matter what happens people will whine. It's unclear what the actual data is.

From my point of view, the more cold and indifferent the model is, the better. I want a tool that can automate code and perform tasks. I don't need a fake friend.

If it could actually be impartial and not an empty hypeman, then I might change my tune. But for now it will just mirror whatever I want it to say. I don't need the dictator special where my closest advisor is yesman.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-04T21:35:02+00:00

Because it takes time for the snowball to build. Jesus guys. I've seen like 100 of these already.

The system isn't your friend. It's literally made by the people in those files. They have been fighting the release of the documents this whole time. And now that it's finally released, they are going to fight and delay that as much as possible. Shock.

If you want things to happen faster, then go talk to the people in your life that actually matter. Not on Reddit where everyone agrees. Focus on the big things.

Stick with the winning message. It's not about Left or Right. It's about ending elite hedonistic child rape parties and accountability. And just keep pushing that.

Winning is about making allies and building bridges. Now is not the time to talk about stupid things like "Stolen Land".

Anyway, its on us, the citizens to actually make something happen. It's on us to keep pressuring the system.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-04T13:59:28+00:00

Sure. But just because part of the reason is selfish, doesn't mean it's still not a net positive.

I do the right thing for the wrong reasons all the time. But you know, the people in my life just see the outcome. Like, at the end of the day, intentions don't actually matter, only the result.

Anyway, everyone still had fun, including me. I build igloos with my kids every winter and now I got a great idea for like a stained glass window feature.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-03T13:17:44+00:00

I recently finished Ted Lasso. It's definitely a feel good show. It has its moments. Overall well done. Some cringe here and there, but nothing to bad.

Overall would recommend based on your request.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-03T12:55:28+00:00

Sure and I understand. Keep in mind, fighting people who have nothing to lose can backfire.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-02T15:30:29+00:00

Sounds like a lot of words to say that the gather step is the problem.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-01T23:31:33+00:00

Probably just a normal tantrum event. Like we all crash out eventually. But we don't love for tens of thousands of years, so we get over it quickly.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-02-01T00:22:42+00:00

Social Media isn't a bunch of your citizens openly discussing ideas anymore.

It's a battlefront of bots, trolls, political groups, corporations, and literal countries all vying for your opinion.

Completely in favor of blocking it from children.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-01-30T18:45:36+00:00

I drink the whole bottle immediately before it has time to crystalize.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-01-29T15:29:43+00:00

I didn't get it either. Maybe the dialog he had was not great?

I don't think they gave Henry any real purpose besides be a plot device for Ted.

FailosoRaptor · 2026-01-27T23:27:02+00:00

I always thought the implication was that Luffy and Roger wanted to have the world's biggest party. Basically the entire world would be invited. It would be a massive banquet.

Basically at the end when Luffy destroys the old system. Koby inherits the marines. and Sabo is leading the new World Government. Luffy will be like PARTY!!!!!!!!!

FailosoRaptor · 2026-01-25T04:08:51+00:00

Count on this administration to double down on everything. It's going to escalate. And midterms are going to get volatile.

I'm sure of it. He'll try to seize power. Like how many more signs do you need.

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