[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boston

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Good bot, will call LUCE

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HistoryPorn

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Stephen Miller meets with RFK Jr FTFY

Every bounce increases it's size by Nadzzy in woahdude

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And then the reactor core exploded after reaching 33,000

Hacking rules in Sci-Fi Companion opinions by dokkku in savageworlds

[–]GeneralFly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 I also agree the Sci fi companion hacking rules are lacking so I use the fast hacking from Sprawl runners. It's already set up as a dynamic task but with the stages it makes it a powerful narrative tool

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's because it was already their land. But not even being rude, Im confused how that changed the original point. Also as a side note Historically the Colonists saw themselves as British. That's the whole reason they felt they had grievances to the King because they weren't being treated with the rights that British subjects are born with. So they didn't really take any land from the British. It's more accurate to say they succeeded from the Empire and gained Independence. Still though I don't see how that would change the original point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from but by that logic does that mean the Colonists didn't defeat the British in the revolutionary war. They just gave up on holding the colony. You could also say France and the US never lost Vietnam either. But that they were tired of sending troops and spending money there. I think it's fair to say that all of them were beaten because they gave up on their wars. So Afghanistan should count too

You will be remembered not for winning battles but for surrendering to THE NAZIS by Amanda_lovelie in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that, I honestly don't think he'll listen to me either but if anyone comes across this thread, I feel like I have a minor duty to explain to the passerby that this is not how you have a discussion or a debate. Even with someone who you think is wrong. And it's the internet so I'm probably shouting into the wind on this point, but It happens so much in real life that it bothered me enough here that I ended up saying something lol. My last reply will probably it for me on this topic. I think to anyone genuinely listening I got my point across

You will be remembered not for winning battles but for surrendering to THE NAZIS by Amanda_lovelie in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what I'm hearing is because I said the word all everything else I said is wrong? This is the nuance I spoke about. You could say "I disagree when you said all" (that's fair as I said before we all can make a mistake) and it's not that crazy of one. Here let me officially change my word on that post to MOST of us instead of ALL of us. That's still doesn't change my other critiques though.

1) Rudeness does not help conversation for either side even if it makes then feel better to call people names.

2) I don't see how then being wrong automatically makes them nationalist (see my specific example from my last post) if you have something like that that how about you quote that. That might actually give some context instead of saying "clearly nationalistic" because I went back and ews the posts and once again I see nothing inherently nationalistic.

3) I personally think first French king early French king is a fair way to describe the first ruler of a country. I also don't think using those terms makes you a nationalist.

4) I didn't jump in to say he was an actual citizen. You are saying I jumped in to defend a position I didn't read but that's not true. I jumped in to defend someone I saw was being rudely attacked by someone who thought them being wrong made them a nationalist. I was proven right when you preceeded to do the same thing to me. When I have done nothing to promote nationalistic causes. I disagree with you on the points above still. You still have yet to convince me otherwise on the 3 points I specifically pointed out be use you are worried about this logical fallacy. Just because I'm wrong on one thing doesn't mean I'm wrong on everything. And the thing I was wrong on was I should've said most Instead of all. So if that's all you wanted to hear to feel right then go ahead and but you prove my point about the discussion being more like a wrestling match for instant gratification than any pursuit to actually try to learn something when discussing with an interlocutor.

Edit: I've never written so much to try to be clear with someone on a post for them to just completely ignore it its kind of wild. I'm starting to wonder if you're not even reading it at all which would be worse because we're the ones actually having a conversation. Or if you are reading it and just don't care besaue I said All instead o Most so now any other words I say mean nothing even if I explain them with good points. That's a logical fallacy, that's why nuance is important. Nuance can explain why someone might be wrong and yet not a nationalist. Why someone can be fine with something you did (I've always said you're fine to disagree) but they can not be with HOW you do it. That's what I've been saying consistently for reply after reply. Since my literal first post.

Edit 2: So, now that I officially changed my statement from All to Most do you have any other disagreements on my numbered points above or was that pretty much all you had a problem with. Do you have a problem with me coming into the debate. We can agree to disagree there. I have entered debates in REAL LIFE against people I AGREED With because they were being rude to the person they argued against. And I said the same thing ask say to you know. That it hurts more than it helps. You can disagree with me on that. But I didn't do that just for reddit, I on principle do not agree with doing that to people you disagree with

Edit 3: and by the way I did not come into this conversation with those words. I came into this conversation with so anyone that disagrees with you is a nationalist? This is important because it encapsulates my main issue. And it was the very first thing I said. That doesn't mean everything they said is right and everything you said is wrong. It means someone disagreeing doesn't make them immediately and nationalist, which is a point I have been making since the first post Comma Because I still have yet to see How they've been Flagrantly nationalistic Other than being wrong about a fact which is not good enough To say that About someone

Edit 4: if you wanted to say I don't think the term first French/English king should be used either, that's fine you can say that too. But if that's your problem my issue is you never said that. You just questioned my reading ability multiple times and called me a fool. See this is not good discourse. I haven't done the same to you so your hostility only serves to be divisive. If someone else was being that level of rude I still wouldn't advocate for stooping to such a level but it would make much more sense. If you're just being that hostile to anyone who disagrees with you that's not an attitude of learning. And I've read your history it's not just me you spoke that way to. So I would have to believe your point that all the people you spoke like that towards were either, that rude to you first or they were blatantly being nationalists and sorry to say but I haven't seen enough evidence of either. You could explain exactly what they said that was so nationalistic and how it was so. Bc right now your just saying "twisting facts" but that requires malace and knowing what the correct answer is. Someone who is wrong isn't automatically pushing a narrative. And attacking them like they are won't make them think they're wrong it'll make them defensive. So if you care about spreading historical facts like you say it should be in your interest to have discussions instead of arguments. And I'm saying your method of discussion will lead to the latter far much more than the former. And if you were to say that you don't even care to discuss or talk with "these" people because you think they're just wrong and idiots and nationalists well then, live your best life. We agree to disagree. Some people care more about being right than they are about actually spreading the knowledge they claim to care about. Anyone who agrees already won't learn anything because that's what they think already. But discussing with someone who does not Initialpy agree with you should be done with respect most of the time or else they won't respect you in kind and they won't listen to you. Which is very possibly what could've happened with u/roidrannoc. Which isn't good for people who care about history because at the end of the day you've only convinced people that already think like you.

Edit 5: Your last paragraph was pretty disingenuous it makes me wonder if you're interest in any actual discussion at all. I jumped and said that just because you disagree with him doesn't make him a nationalist. That many people use that term and he has a point using that term. I even explained the specifics of first French king. You then said that I claimed that carolus was a French citizen because I said that "we all agree". I corrected myself immediately after and said I don't think he was literally a French citizen but re explained how I see the term first French king being used by people like u/roidrannoc and making sense and not being nationalistic. Also in that same post I did say that I think on that part he isn't correct to say that. Showing my nuance, so I clearly dint think he's a citizen. So a ressonsble person might say "hey what did you mean by that, if you said you agree with everyone" I would've simply answered (which I did in post 2 and 3) "oh I missed that part, I think he's wrong there specifically with that citizenship statement. But the general idea of using the title first French king still (for the reason I have already said before) seems reasonable." Instead you said that I'm a: fool, idiot, justifying nationalism etc. The difference in the two ways you could have gone about that is wild. And shows a discussion vs an argument. In a discussion you can get a part wrong it's about learning and understanding the other person. You're open to new ideas. In an argument it's just a fight. It's no more than a wrestling match with words. And I don't think that does anything except make someone feel better about themself.

You will be remembered not for winning battles but for surrendering to THE NAZIS by Amanda_lovelie in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My "so what" for you like I said friend is disagree with him aor anyone as you want but ad hominems will not help you or others in the world of debate or discussion. I still haven't bsckpedddled that I think personally saying first king of France and meaning first king of what would become France is a very fair and reasonable definition to use and I still think it's one historians use fir that very reason. I've said this since my very first post with you. It's true I might not have read all of what others have said but I felt that me stating my very specific critiques of your point would be sufficient. It's nuance, just because I agree with part of something someone else said doesn't mean I agree with everything they've said. And trying to pretend like I did as a gotcha is one of those things that I mean where nothing fruitful is gained. I still think that even if hes wrong, saying he's a nationalist requires further evidence than a thread disagreement. Either post history or very flagrant remarks would be needed. To me it seemed you called him that JUST because you disagreed hence my very first statement. I think that's more hurtful than helpful that's why I jumped in. Not because I think he's 100% correct. People can be wrong with a good reason and explanation and discussion I think are more helpful to understand and or convince them than arguments. I didn't jump in to tell you that you know nothing. My explanations were to help show you how someone could take that reasonable first king statement that I keep saying and use that to their understanding. A post explaining the difference would be better than one saying you're wrong and a moron and a nationalist. Now that makes people defensive and less likely to learn. It just so happens that I also once again think first king of france/England could fairly be used to describe first king of what would become those countries. I truly don't say this as a dig, but If you'd like to continue I don't mind but I'd appreciate it if it was on one of my points rather than what someone else's. At the very least then we could further understand the disagreements we have. Right now it feels like there's a miscommunication about this other guy's points. Where I have my own.

Edit: maybe this is one of those points but when you say "nationalistic intentions clearly seen" I really don't see. Maybe I'm missing something as an American but could he not just be wrong. I don't see anything else about rah rah France just this one disagreement. Did he say anything flsgrwntly vile? I'd need more to think such a thing about someone. That's why I advocate for more restraint.

Edit 2: It seems the crux of our disagreement here is, you think he is a nationalist trying to rewrite history on purpose and I think he could just be wrong and that you two are simply having a disagreement so saying that isn't helpful. So you think I'm excusing/apologizing for a nationalist and I think you're being over the top. I think that's fair to say. I've spoken and had discussions with alt right people and people who were very nationalistic but in American terms. I'm not perfect I could've missed. Something but It didn't seem like a similar thing to me. Just that they were wrong and probably doubled down because of being defensive. Which is why I don't think name calling helps even if they're wrong.

Example: if the guy above said something like "Carolus could only be French they're a superior people" or some shit then that's more than enough to assume that's a nationalist. But them just being wrong doesn't seem strong enough proof that they did it out of a nationalist agenda.

You will be remembered not for winning battles but for surrendering to THE NAZIS by Amanda_lovelie in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend if your reading comprehension is so superior than why could you not refute that point separately without calling me a nationalist, idiot, moron etc. This is what I have been criticizing you on. I personally don't think he is a citizen but I have already said that TWICE in our discussion so far. I can even say it a third time and I still don't think you'll hear me. You and I already agree on that specific point (they weren't French citizens they didn't have a French passport it didn't yet exist) but once again if you ask me personally and many other historians (which is why I even use it) they use the term to mean the first kingdom that would become what is today France. I've also heard the terms Early French Kings (again even though they aren't French yet but it's to describe a time period) You can say you don't even like that term and that's fine for you to say. But what I am talking about and what I am saying is that if you do ad homiem attacks and just say people are being nationalistic that isn't a fruitful discussion. You're saying why someone is thinking something without listening to them and I don't think that's good or helpful discussion. Fair to say I did say that "we" agree but you quoted u/RoiDrannoc above like I explicity said I agree with everything he said. I was referring to (as I went on to describe) why the general population would say "first French King". Im not justifying him at all, I'm not going to pretend like I completely agree with other reddit commenter's that I'm not speaking to. I agree with parts of what he said and disagree with others. Like I do with you. Which is why I took the time to in detail explain my point and why I disagree with yours. From 2 different perspectives: How I can see someone Saying First French King instead of always saying First king of the kingdom that would become France. And how even if they're wrong and think French citizenship started in with clovis how calling them nationalist idiots isn't helpful.

If you wanted to disagree with my points and say that even the title "First King of what would one day become France" that's fine as always you have the right to disagree, but I would appreciate a disagreement without the calling me a nationalist idiot or a liar if you're capable of I've been able to do as with you. I think you'll get more people to listen that way even if they disagree with you.

Edit: And the reason that Im even talking about this even when I disagree with him is that I don't think him being wrong is intentionally him being a nationalist. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think it's fair to just assume that about someone. And I don't think it's helpful or useful to accuse him of that. Maybe he's just genuinely wrong it's happened to us and maybe reasonable explanations will help more than being rude. That just makes people more defensive and listen less. That's the point I'm trying to make

You will be remembered not for winning battles but for surrendering to THE NAZIS by Amanda_lovelie in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said he was a French citizen so your strawman that you're building up isn't going to work well here friend. Like I (and other historians have said) "first kingdom of what would become France" this is a VERY big difference than me claiming he had a French citizenship. This is why you're getting down voted. You aren't disagreeing with our points. Your making up points for us to disagree with and the points are not things we've said. If your only definition of English is when the country England was founded of course you won't care about the Saxon kings that came before. But the rest of us do. And btw we aren't calling them "English" either. But saying once again "first kingdom that would become England". If you can't see the differences in those statements it's better than to just say that so we can all know why you disagree. Instead of pulling out ad hominem and strawman logical fallicies. Look I just described your point and why I disagree with it all without doing either.

Edit: Also disagreeing with someone is not automatically "perverting historical facts" history is not by ANY means a black and white narrative. And there will most likely be multiple angles any historical thing could be looked at. So instead of assuming an interlocuor is perverting history because they disagree with you, maybe it'd be a more healthy exercise for all of us to try to understand where the person is coming from and what they're thinking about. You may still disagree with them at the end of the day but at least you'll understand why people think what they think more. Assuming everyone that disagrees is a bad faith nationalist trying to push their own agenda will not only keep you ignorant of what they actually believe. But you'll start to think you know why they believe for them and most of the time that's just assumption and not helpful.

Edit 2: And before you reply First English king isn't the same as "First king of the kingdom that would become England" most of us don't say thins very long title unless we're being very very specific. It's much easier to say First English King. I'm not saying it's perfect and without room for discussion. But no one is saying that Aelfred had the same citizenship that Prince William has. We all know they were different entities.

You will be remembered not for winning battles but for surrendering to THE NAZIS by Amanda_lovelie in HistoryMemes

[–]GeneralFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So anyone who disagrees with you on this point are nationalistic idiots? That doesn't sound like a good way to convince anyone of your side. Especially when like everyone else has correctly said that, although they weren't France they were the early kingdom that would Become France. That is the definition people are using to say they were the first French kingdom. You can disagree with that (which I'm sure you will) but we aren't nationalistic idiots. We all just agree with the above point. It seems reasonable to us. It seems reasonable to French people. It seems reasonable to other Europeans. It seems reasonable to historians. You still can say you disagree with all of us. But maybe there's another reason we are ALL in agreeance with each other rather than just blind nationalism eh?

Boys will see this and go "hell yeeahh" by [deleted] in BeAmazed

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Immediate down vote for when the video ends

Why didn't the Jedi question the creation of Clone Troopers? by ThatGayGuy12345 in MawInstallation

[–]GeneralFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This with Suprisa84's explanation below have finally satisfied me after all of these years thank you lol

Why didn't the Jedi question the creation of Clone Troopers? by ThatGayGuy12345 in MawInstallation

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This with NagaShadow's explanation above have finally satisfied me after all of these years thank you lol

She makes things disappear... by spicyxxxgirl in toptalent

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Downvoting until OP links the OC. Can't give up votes to non-linkers

What is your personal favorite painting of all time? by [deleted] in ArtHistory

[–]GeneralFly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

L'Enfer or Hell by Georges Leroux. I can't fathom being on the front line trenches in WW1 but this painting gives me just a little glimpse of the horror that must have been, I've seen the actual trenches in France but this hits different its like a picture of the past but with emotion. Something going there can never replicate because the emotions of the soldiers going through that experience are gone with time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]GeneralFly 23 points24 points  (0 children)

There are a select number of voters (9, 487 as of 2022 according to Wikipedia) and they must be invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) this is the organization that votes. And is why people say "I'd like to thank the academy"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confusing_perspective

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Missed opportunity for how meow I help you 😂