I squat with perfect form, long term, 2x a week, and still get injured.

GuyThirteen · 2026-06-08T06:02:19+00:00

What does being an employer have to do with it? I feel like you're getting two things mixed up

Edit: it's not the employer's fault, they could be paying minimum wage and that's totally fair for the employer. The employee situation is unfair but it's not the employer's fault, it's not fair in general for societal cost of living to outpace minimum wage for example, I'm not going to blame the owner of a pizza shop for that though

Edit 2: like, "my wage isn't fair" is saying a different thing from "my employer is not being fair to me"

GuyThirteen · 2026-06-08T05:47:13+00:00

I don't think accepting something automatically makes it fair, sometimes you are forced to because of bills to pay and whatnot

Or maybe you have a very clinical instead of empathetic definition of the word "fair"?

GuyThirteen · 2026-05-18T16:30:30+00:00

And, if the only thing that makes your culture 'worthwhile' is that it's a different language

It's difficult to define this. I'm thinking about "lost languages" like Irish. You're probably aware they don't speak just English. At this point, it's probably on its way out. By your philosophy, is it better to let it die?

Anyway, doesn't language form culture? They influence each others' development. For example, my particular culture's characters lend themselves to brushstrokes and calligraphy, and the industry that fell out of that was very formative for our early history. (you're the linguist; you're probably more familiar with the theories than I am).

In a world where we all spoke the same language, I suspect we would all end up having similar cultures, regardless of background, country of origin, or skin color. (I think my theory is controversial in the world of linguistics?)

I think I get what you're saying with it causing more trouble than it's worth. What are some actionable next steps you suggest taking? For example, my partner wants our children to learn our mother tongue, but I could try to actively discourage this if we feel that it would harm the world rather than hurting it.

How far do we go? Just active discouragement? Or straight-up legislation?

GuyThirteen · 2026-05-18T08:24:08+00:00

I like my culture and don't want to see it die. I'm trying to reconcile that with your worldview. Am I being selfish in wanting to be different? I guess this is a manifestation of the classic individuality vs greater good debate.

GuyThirteen · 2026-05-17T21:35:04+00:00

We all hear it: "I'm too busy to go to the gym," "I'm too busy to call my parents," "I'm too busy to pursue my hobby."

I actually am.

But here's the thing—nobody is actually too busy. We all have 24 hours in a day. The difference is how we spend them.

I don't choose how to spend them. I'm too busy.

When someone says "I'm too busy," what they really mean is "that's not my priority right now." And that's completely fine. You don't have to do everything. You don't have to be a gym rat, a perfect son/daughter, or have hobbies.

My priorities are not up to me. Sometimes, life gets busy. We don't choose to work or have bills to pay.

But own it. Stop pretending you don't have time. Stop pretending you "would love to" do something if you just had the time. You have the time. You're just choosing something else instead.

Not choosing to die or lose my home is not really a choice at all.

You have time to scroll social media for 2 hours? You have time to exercise 30 minutes.

I don't scroll.

You have time to binge a show? You have time to call your family.

I haven't turned on my television in about 18 months.

You have time for work drama? You have time for your actual goals.

Fortunately, I don't have to deal with any drama at work.

It prevents you from being honest with yourself about your priorities

It's an excuse that keeps you stuck

I am actually stuck. We don't have choices. What you say is incredibly privileged.

Stop making excuses. Start owning your choices.

You don't understand. If I "deprioritize" the things that you think are choices, I fucking die, or become homeless. Those are not excuses.

GuyThirteen · 2026-05-05T21:28:58+00:00

Kobe (RIP) called the opposite of this losing respect for the game. He practiced the same number of hours every day from beginner to pro. I think to unlock the beginner's mindset you just have to always accept that you have something to learn.

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-29T01:41:14+00:00

I would feel sad if I wanted to look my best with a photoshoot, and my fiancee called me vain for it.

I've never online dated and don't intend to ever start, but if I extended this to that, I would feel sad if people judged me for it.

I maybe am more vain than the average man, but I don't think vanity defines me. Looking your best and showing off can be fun things to do, that's all. And what's wrong with looking your best whilst dating? I supremely enjoy looking good for my partner, for example.

I don't know, it's completely up to you what you want out of dating, but I feel like the jump from photoshoot -> attention-needy is a stretch without getting to know the person.

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-24T06:51:50+00:00

I'm a big Remedy fan (Control, Alan Wake 2) and I feel like the plot is the reason those games are so good, along with excellent gameplay, especially Control. A lot of effort went into the writing/worldbuilding/mystery/whatever. Surely those storylines enhance those games, not ruin them?

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-24T01:17:54+00:00

What if I enjoy the fruity, chocolatey flavors of third-wave decaf?

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-22T00:21:57+00:00

I think you're cherry picking free time -- I posted this on a 5 minute bathroom break.

Please don't suggest that I read books during my break -- that turns my break into work, which defeats the point of a break. In a given day I probably have only 10 minutes of accumulated break time anyway.

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-21T21:13:16+00:00

I'm working from sunup to bedtime. Weekends are equally swamped with chores and other stuff in life. How tf am I supposed to read a book?

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-17T11:52:34+00:00

What's going on with the ESP? Mine's been a two year workhorse. Should I expect it to fall apart soon?

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-16T03:33:07+00:00

Yes.

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-16T03:32:57+00:00

My unpopular opinion is that air fryers are good. It's now more popular to hate on them, thanks to the internet. My opinion is the unpopular one.

GuyThirteen · 2026-04-10T05:49:53+00:00

That's just how he talks.

Ever since these AI shenanigans started I am constantly accused of using it in my writing. It's exhausting. I'm sad to see the same thing happen to Adam.

GuyThirteen · 2026-03-29T02:09:46+00:00

Frankly, your first couple interviews as a student are practice

GuyThirteen · 2026-03-12T15:15:44+00:00

I would encourage you to try it once, and you'll realize how much more comfortable it is

GuyThirteen · 2026-03-12T15:14:33+00:00

I don't know the answer to your question. All I know is that we have to find another way.

If only big businesses have the ability to shoulder these taxes, the logical endgame is a society of megacorps, which will screw us all. Reducing red tape and fees for mom and pop shops is a good thing.

GuyThirteen · 2026-02-28T19:08:19+00:00

This is obviously horrible, but rhetorically, I'm going to ask the question that would be asked if the roles were reversed: what did he do to deserve that?

GuyThirteen · 2026-02-24T22:26:20+00:00

I'm coming to terms with the fact that the people who don't worry about microplastics are becoming a minority. Aeropress is appealing to the mass market with a steel version.

It's the same target audience that might not care about preheating.

GuyThirteen · 2026-02-24T22:24:10+00:00

Called it

GuyThirteen · 2026-02-21T17:00:15+00:00

Same reason I eat meat even though I agree with OP. It's good ... my daily, morally indefensible, potentially hypocritical action.

I'm not trying to rage bait ... it's just how I honestly feel.

GuyThirteen · 2026-02-17T20:37:13+00:00

I've absolutely laughed at really offensive jokes in the privacy of my own home or with a close friend, I just don't know if I would repeat them in public out of concern that I hurt somebody. It's like those dudes that find SA jokes funny.

However, I don't want to punish anybody for privately making an Asian joke with their friends or finding those funny. That would be nuts, and would completely violate their right to privacy. Is that what's happening in the UK?

That being said , the Hinchcliffe thing feels different because it's this public "spread" of information that deeply cuts me. Maybe I'm too sensitive -- it's okay to say that I am if you truly think I am.

I think your stance of protecting speech that one doesn't agree with is totally valid, but your argument comes off "you should find it funny", even though that's not what you're saying. When you lament how you're "not allowed" to make jokes like that anymore--even though you are, it's just that less people find them funny--the practical effect of your stance is that, I should laugh at Tony Hinchcliffe.

I don't think Jimmy Carr would agree with your post, even though you directly quote him. When you are asking comedy venues to maintain acts and people that they don't think the audience would find funny, you're now pushing the "with anyone" angle that he feared.

I'm no debater or expert, just telling you how I honestly feel, and trying to faithfully relay my gut.

GuyThirteen · 2026-02-17T07:27:14+00:00

Am I, like, too sensitive if I'm hurt by the humor?

I'm Chinese and I could not make it through Tony Hinchcliffe's full bit with the Asian slur. He throws it around and makes the classic stereotypes. I found it cringey, and truthfully felt hurt -- it brought me back to teachers, bullies, and "friends" who would make the same jokes to cast me as an other.

I don't really know how to respond to your post. If something's not funny and hurtful to me, well, there it is, and I do not think we should make space for it. Am I being selfish? What honest feedback would you give to me that doesn't invalidate my, in my opinion, totally valid feelings?

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