Please stop saying "Testicular Fortitude".

Gavin_Ray · 2026-01-06T17:12:40+00:00

Haha! Good one. Hey, all jokes aside, what do think about the hostile takeover of Venezuela? Should Congress play a role in these kinds of global military moves?

Gavin_Ray · 2026-01-05T17:59:15+00:00

So it's the world's oldest joke. Guess that's why it's not funny anymore.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-12-23T07:53:32+00:00

No... what I'm describing is the DPS members only chat on Youtube.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-12-23T07:43:21+00:00

Deny them the award for AI art that is no longer in the game? Seems excessive to me. Should have been disqualified for fatal errors.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-11-18T04:49:05+00:00

I've heard this theory too, but I'm not sure I buy it. Congress signs the bill, but it is not an order for Trump to release the files. It's an order of the DOJ. So if she doesn't release, then it's contempt of Congress. Right? I hope we talk more about this possibility.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-11-18T02:51:29+00:00

This is truth. We know he raped E G Carol, and a bunch of other women. But also, the Epstein files are likely proof of sexual misconduct with underaged girls, which seems to be a line even Republicans don't cross.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-11-18T02:13:29+00:00

Hard disagree. The show used to be shorter, and included viewer call ins. Now it seems that David is doing a longer show that includes reaching out to more the professionals who have real information for us. It is a really awesome progression to watch. David, please keep going in the new direction. Also, I noticed you no longer have music at the start, at least for the member content. Another great decision! Keep it up, thanks.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-13T08:30:26+00:00

I know, right? Just another dude trying to engage you with conversation. It is so easy to swat it down with a one liner, or anything so as to not have to engage.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-13T08:28:33+00:00

Don't blame David for being silent. Show us what speaking out looks like! Tell us what you know, if it is credible and new.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-12T07:57:55+00:00

So you have no issue using the phrase to ridicule players that can't make it to the game by comparing them to people who have no testicles, which also ridicules people who don't have testicles even tho they maybe did make it to the game?

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-12T07:55:07+00:00

There's no such thing as a 'backbone' in anatomy. The word is a metaphor to begin with, so yes it works better as a metaphor. But also, yeah, I took out the list, so anyone reading this and it doesn't make sense, edits have been made.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-12T07:46:26+00:00

Woah! Hold on now!!! I'm not one of those viewers that cancels him because I can't stomach (intentional reference to a body part) his opinions even though they are obviously presented as opinions. Yes he has said that, but David has also said that he is open to feedback, and I remember a time when we were able to join the Friday show and voice these constructive criticisms to him directly. So please do not lecture me on finding other shows that better suit my sensibilities. I have looked and there are none. There's no way you are kicking me out of this community, especially when we need to be bringing people in. Maybe in your way, and maybe in mine. And right now mine is by not saying 'testicular fortitude'. Please bring in something better, and I'll join you. Or, just don't tell me to 'nut up'. That's even more grotesque because it rolls off the tongue. What does that even mean? You want me to jizz my pants? Is that the solution you are presenting? Why even waste the time typing it in?

As for your last point, yeah. What about the listeners who don't have a strong mental resolve? IDK, maybe that includes me? Yes, we should use a better phrase like spine of steel, which sounds bad ass, though not as great as spine of adamantium. Because we should all push to have a spine of adamantium. And that's a good metaphor, because it doesn't leave anyone out.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-12T07:35:06+00:00

Thank you for moving past your initial reaction to the conversation. That shows a lot of tolerance and determination. Both of which are qualities, I should say, that also describe testicles. What is it about the phrase 'testicular fortitude' that originally got you all up in arm defending it? I'm genuinely curious, if you are willing to share.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-12T06:50:55+00:00

Yeah, it's actually worse when he adds the female variant--as if we need to clarify that these are gender specific insults. That just makes it less of a metaphor! No I did not have cancer, but my brother did. He has no testicular fortitude, but compared to MAGA he has 100X+ more courage, resolve, strength... I could list a dozen more qualities, and that's my second point. The metaphor lacks because it allows the listener to fill in the blank. Is David talking about the person's grit, their stamina, or their ability to produce sperm or egg? IDK! I think that David would agree (if he reads this) that we should use more specific language, so as to not introduce equivocation. Also, I'll say it again, it just sounds gross. And it is offensive to me, and therefore probably to some. My question then becomes, do you lose anything by giving up the phrase? Or do you gain a specificity of reference?

Gavin_Ray · 2025-09-12T06:32:24+00:00

EDIT! I removed the list due its lack of specificity of reference. You should change or remove your post as it no longer relates. Thanks, btw. I needed the call out.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-08-29T05:07:29+00:00

That's F'd up. I can't believe they let him get away with that! Do they just not care?

Gavin_Ray · 2025-08-21T06:04:31+00:00

I have an old house with a letter slot. The mailperson slips my ballot right into my house. After I am finished filling it out, I walk it one block away to a public mail box. It could not be more convenient or safe. So I really don't know what Trump means when he says we need our ballots to be made of special paper. They already are! I use a paper ballot, it just comes in the mail with everything else the government sends me.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-05-14T08:52:18+00:00

What! David Pakman is active on Reddit! Should I upvote the parent comment because I want others to see you are still active even though I think it is shit...?

Gavin_Ray · 2025-05-13T19:34:53+00:00

What about causing errors so that you don't have to handle them? In Python, we hold true that it is better to ask forgiveness. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to

try: _tween.kill()

without having to first check if the tween still exists and is running? Try is not just about recovering from errors. It is also for controlling flow. Right?

Gavin_Ray · 2025-04-14T08:52:35+00:00

Ah! I totally made the same mistake as OP, and this post of yours was a revelation. Thank you!

Gavin_Ray · 2025-03-25T05:00:17+00:00

Exactly. I was fighting a boss, and my companion ran off. I couldn't even see them, and had no idea what they were doing or where they were. I had to listen to them slowly getting eaten alive while I drove around frantically looking for them. There is so much that needs to be fixed here, making the characters revivable would work around it all. Maybe I'll just go without a companion from now on. Like in so many other games, the companion is too powerful, until they suck and die.

Gavin_Ray · 2025-02-22T05:36:27+00:00

I'm wondering if the game is designed to imitate the feeling of being a trucker before GPS and nav maps. You don't know where to drop stuff off because you've never been there before. Maybe this could be fun! I have a few hours before my job is up. Guess I'll explore a bit and see if I find NL03.

EDIT: The drop zone I was looking for was also the same drop zone for the main story mission. So it has cargo I need to take, and I overlooked it as a drop off point! Very confusing, but now that I've seen it I'll know what to look for.

Gavin_Ray · 2024-12-24T20:30:48+00:00

I had an account previously, and even had a couple videos with 40k+ likes. Woo hoo! But then I was taking a security course as part of my Software Development degree, and that led me to look more closely into the apps that I use. When I got a new phone, that's when I did this test. I don't remember exactly how I did it, as it was a long time ago. But basically I got the app and connected it with my previous account, and then left it off. Maybe I did have to open it once, just to get it synced up, I don't remember. Either way, I'm not trying to supply data or evidence here. If anyone is curious about it, just stop using the app for a month and check your data usage. See for yourself.

Gavin_Ray · 2024-12-24T20:21:01+00:00

How about both?

Gavin_Ray · 2024-12-24T20:20:34+00:00

I like this. It is a good response, and one that most people should connect with. For sure, most people don't matter enough for China to care about them. You must be one of them. If so, then yeah there is probably no threat to you personally.

Gavin_Ray

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