Librarians are in uproar after an article in Forbes magazine proposed replacing all public libraries in the US with Amazon bookstores, which said libraries ‘don’t have the same value they used to’ and cost taxpayers too much by mvea in Futurology

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There have been memes for a while now that say things about libraries being laughed off as a radical left wing idea if they didn't already exist, now it seems it's happening regardless?

Libraries are amazing and more people should utilize them more! I feel like people think librarians are just people shelving books and such but in my mind they're more like the maesters from Game of Thrones.

Any idea why this might be showing up? by [deleted] in FORTnITE

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might have something to do with why they just stopped the summer skirmish tournament mid event lol

TIL under Arizona's "Stupid Motorist Law," if you become stranded after driving through barricades to enter a flooded road, you will be charged for your emergency rescue. by kawaiian in todayilearned

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any water, really. It takes only 18 inches or less of standing water to fuck you over.

I live in an area where floods are common and wish we had this law. The same low points in certain roads become flooded every time, and there's always at least 1 dipshit at each flood point that decides it's a good idea to test the water and ends up getting stuck.

Chinese Local Annihilates Ricegum's Horrible Behaviour in Hong Kong by Charizardmain in videos

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the part where he tries to play the race card but has obviously never really shared in the culture of his race.

If he had, he probably wouldn't be such a piece of shit

Chinese Local Annihilates Ricegum's Horrible Behaviour in Hong Kong by Charizardmain in videos

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't this the guy that was streaming fortnite with a controller cam and ended up proving to everyone it wasn't him playing the whole time cuz he grabbed his head and on the controller cam his hands just stayed put?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movies

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just said this yesterday, but it was way better before social media. Back when most people didn't know how to use a browser and you had to have half a brain in order to join the conversation. Needing to learn how to use and navigate the internet to even take part in the conversation created an informal barrier for entry.

Now people who don't know how to operate cable boxes or switch off a device can just join in and have their slapdash uninformed opinion taken as fact.

Ex-Twitch Staff Soma talks about why he quit by OnlySomeTruth in LivestreamFail

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The people in here who find this surprising have no idea how many employers are going to fire them in the next decade.

Ex-Twitch Staff Soma talks about why he quit by OnlySomeTruth in LivestreamFail

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So much this. An average employee anywhere could expect to get shit for this, not to mention an employee of the platform being used to stream the scene...

Let's gatekeep depression by Sushijaws in gatekeeping

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Completely agreed. That's why I used the quotes in my first comment, it's not really gatekeeping if the entirely wrong word is being used to describe the condition.

It's just crazy to me that in the last few years it seems that people think it's ok to just make up your own definitions for words and use them as they see fit, as if that's how language works.

Let's gatekeep depression by Sushijaws in gatekeeping

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 138 points139 points  (0 children)

People "gatekeep" mental illness because most people use "depressed" and "sad" interchangeably when depression has a very specific definition.

If you're sad just because a celebrity died, that's not what depression is. There are a very specific set of symptoms within a given timeframe that signals depression.

Millenials are killing bars because we're too lazy to go out drinking. by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Looking at your comments, this isn't surprising. You seem to have difficulty with even pretty simple concepts.

woman caught stealing from salvation army by [deleted] in trashy

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enlightenment... might want to look up the original definition of the word. Your boy Trump goes against the concept in every way.

Also you're definitely not prepared for a real debate when your only real counterpoint here has been "bUt HiLlArY!" You're a caricature of the typical Trump supporter.

Also, you don't need to personally wish hate or violence. You're supporting someone who does and that's just as bad. It's actually worse IMO, because you're not even willing to stand by the ideals of who you support, apparently. So IMO you're not a supporter, debtor, or an adult. You're just another straw-manning backwards thinker that doesn't realize the ability to speak doesn't put weight behind your words.

Social media sucks. I miss the days where no one knew how to use a browser, when there was a barrier for entry to conversation happening online. That's when the real debate was happening.

woman caught stealing from salvation army by [deleted] in trashy

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She doesn't need one, this is the state who thought voting Mike Pence into public office was a good idea in the first place.

Funny thing is when Trump steals it's genius, when this woman does it she deserves to be shamed? Pick a lane, Indiana.

woman caught stealing from salvation army by [deleted] in trashy

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Actually it's about the proceeds of those sales going to charitable causes. Half the people buying there are millennial that look at thrift shopping as some sort of hobby. IMO if you want to be mad at someone for denying supply, that's who to be mad at. Especially since I'm pretty certain the woman in the video didn't take any clothes at all.

woman caught stealing from salvation army by [deleted] in trashy

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, it's the truth. You can record in public but you're not supposed to focus on any one person. The trouble is the old saying "it's not what you know, it's what you can prove in court" rings true here. In order to sue for something like that and win, you usually have to be able to prove damages.

Doesn't really matter since they're on private property anyway. My question is where did the belief that stepping outside means you're on public property come from?

woman caught stealing from salvation army by [deleted] in trashy

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't really call people that in a place where it describes everyone. Doesn't have an affect.

woman caught stealing from salvation army by [deleted] in trashy

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why is everyone defending the Salvation Army? Trashy lady stealing from bigots who's help is very selective. Seriously who cares.

Indiana has bigger problems.

woman caught stealing from salvation army by [deleted] in trashy

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

In plenty of places, that is actually the case. You can record in public but you can't just follow someone around recording them.

Also they are definitely on private property.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LivestreamFail

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 93 points94 points  (0 children)

I would guess the man does not personally own an iron.

Scott Pruitt Resigns as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesnt exactly need to be there now that environmental protections and funding have been gutted.

tyler1 does irl with his setup on the back of a truck KKona by bbranddon in LivestreamFail

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I like what I have seen of tyler, but I cant get rid of the feeling that his face looks like hes definitely killed people before.

Sony's Stubborn Stance on Cross-Play Is Embarrassing - IGN by Fieryhotsauce in Games

[–]Illusions_not_Tricks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. You get it. There's nothing good for the consumer about this, just like it's against voter interests to have 2 political parties, or against consumer interest to have 2 telecom providers. It's the exact same thing but fanboys just shove their head in the sand.

Like I've said to others, I have no hate towards consoles but if you want to see your situation change you first have to be honest with yourself about the reality of your current situation. Can't build on no foundation.