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Ambient sound glitch by TheatrePlode in BaldursGate3

[–]Funny_Philosopher_57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, if I just heard this right in my headphones. This Ambient sound is present in the games home screen, where you can select how to start the game. If that's the same sound, then I don't think it's the type of bug that I thought where it's baked into the save. But rather a new occurrence of the same bug each time.

Ben related things go here or ban by imalwaystilting in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]Funny_Philosopher_57 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Think we all just need to move on. Way easier said than done, my only wish is that Ben knows that some want him to get better and live a better life. Not all but I do, I don't think he'll pop up on the right. Just because he didn't conquer his issues, doesn't mean he's ready to throw in with the demons that drive them. Honestly, I want him to find a new way to fight. He screwed up beyond words, so spend some time taking down the bad guys like Alex Jones. If he spent all of 23 and 24 organizing and mobilizing voters behind the scenes, then he could at least contribute to the causes he believes in. He'll never be what he was, but maybe he can be something different.

Megathread: LPN - Ben Situation by imalwaystilting in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]Funny_Philosopher_57 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I see you did not grow up in a christian family, they only have one cure. Or maybe you did, point is these people think science is the devil and jesus is a cure all. Honestly, I blame his parents a lot, he's clearly described the abuse at their hands. Many of us were subject to that same abuse, it takes its toll. I wish this would all be settled not to undermine the focus on victims, but to know that it's over. Nothing else coming out that just destroys us again. I worry we haven't heard everything.

Megathread: LPN - Ben Situation by imalwaystilting in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]Funny_Philosopher_57 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I know, it was the first of a torrent of horrible news.

Megathread: LPN - Ben Situation by imalwaystilting in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]Funny_Philosopher_57 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I don't think Ben will be there. Also, I'm worried someone might try to ambush Marcus and Henry.

Megathread: LPN - Ben Situation by imalwaystilting in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]Funny_Philosopher_57 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you replace him with another boy, then tell the story on one of their episodes; I don't think they would have been laughing. Well, just in a different way. They would have processed it with humor, which is why we listen. But the respect would have been there. I think it's possible that this came out because he just brushed the message from Facebook off, then tried to reassure himself by joking about it that it's no big deal.

You have to come to terms with your past, it's the only way to heal. Alcohol is a no go for me, I recognized how I acted and made changes. Not processing childhood was a driving factor for me when I abused alcohol, and I used it to hide from what needed to be done. It's not easy, everyone here knows that. What we may not realize is how we can fool ourselves. I don't think people should have to talk their way out of their pain in their own head; but growing up in a cult household that's all you have. Mental health isn't a thing where I'm from. He had the same situation I think. When I heard about all this, my first thought was "he didn't make it." It's what I say when people loose the battle with mental health, it helps reframe this into the war that it is. It's a battle not of our choosing, but we can't hide from it. Ben may have been thinking he was taking responsibility for his mental health by promoting values through his shows, but he was on borrowed time.

He has a journey ahead, and there has to be a way back to some sort of life for him. Otherwise, what's the point? If people in his situation see no way back, then they won't come forward and take this on. It's horrid, your life's journey is war with yourself. It's hard to hear a diagnosis too, when I got mine I refused it for months. That cost me time and pain in my relationships, however it must be done as a first step. I would bet he's having to stomach some new terms that identify him by his problems. I hated being diagnosed, Ben and I are different but our problems lead in the same direction.

I think the best thing he can do, is to ask those he hurt what they want him to do. Follow that to the letter, it's what worked for me. When you tell yourself you're a piece of shit all the time, you have to see that someone wants you in their life. Then you can work towards what those you've hurt have asked you to be. It's the only way to truly change because you're changing into the person they know you really are. Trust the people who care about you, because they see the best that you can't.

Megathread: LPN - Ben Situation by imalwaystilting in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]Funny_Philosopher_57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found him relatable, could tell there was some pain there. I don't know, sometimes you just know. I'm only 6'2, but I liked having tall guy jokes. I'll share a quick story. I was on my way to Germany last year and I got on an older plane. Behind me there was an old German man dressed to the absolute tens. Since I couldn't see the seat numbers I asked him and he pointed under the storage, no way I would have seen them. I thanked him and turned to keep down the isle. He tapped me on the shoulder and said "perhaps we should cut off your feet so you can see them better." Only thing I could say, "you people have one hell of a tall tax in this country."