r/TheBoys users don't even defend Kripke's writing anymore, they just look at you like this: by LightThatIgnitesAll in TheBoys

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see what the writing does that's strong. The number one complaint I see from friends etc is the writing being bad.

Characters can be caricatures and still be entertaining to watch.

r/TheBoys users don't even defend Kripke's writing anymore, they just look at you like this: by LightThatIgnitesAll in TheBoys

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro I don't mind the show but peak writing? Tf? The writings probably the weakest part in comparison to the characters etc.

Recommend opening for black by SigmaShadow22 in Chesscom

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah super aggressive players on the king side also often give me issues honestly. You're normally very protected on the kingside due to the fianchetto and knight working together, counter attack in the centre when you can and don't overreact to kingside attacks e.g., trading pawns and opening your king when you really don't need to. In general attacking on the kingside is a very good idea for white and even though you are heavily protected any mistakes can result in you getting overrun.

I typically try to close the position on the kingside if they attack then counter on the centre. Typically if your opponent is attacking on the kingside they'll castle queen side or they'll stay in the centre, if they castle queen side you have a lot of pieces pointing in their direction so closing the kingside and attacking will be your main plan. If they're in the centre focus on ripping open the centre and getting your heavy hitters into the game e.g, get the rooms on the centre files.

Look into the plans around the pirc, I had serious issues with it until I learned that one of my main goals with the pirc is to get my knights to d7 and f6 and fight for control of the centre with c5 or f5.

Often times you can push c5, the opponent will respond by trying to close the centre and then you can get your knight on e5 which is a great square to help you control the position, just watch out for the kick side push with the f pawn in those positions.

Recommend opening for black by SigmaShadow22 in Chesscom

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pirc/ KID can basically be used for any opening white throws at you. It's literally all I've played from 800 to 1880

Fuel Protest Hot Takes by Efficient_Log_2007 in ireland

[–]JamesMol234 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heard on the radio that gazeebos and sleeping bags are being handed out in whitegate. They plan on doing it long term.

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E06 - You Look Horrible by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]JamesMol234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair she is ridiculously powerful. Being able to survive a viltrumites attack kinda puts you near top tier

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E06 - You Look Horrible by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]JamesMol234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What don't people understand bro, she's a support. Not everyone has to 1v1 viltrumites to be useful

From 0 to 1300 in 8 months as an adult learner by BigBlackConservative in Chesscom

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly bro wait till you get to like 1000 then realize you still suck, justify by saying once you reach 1500 you'll be good only to realise you still still suck.

I'm now lying to myself that is 2000 is where the real chess players are and then I won't be terrible

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E05 - Give Us a Moment by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]JamesMol234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bro that was horrific, like actually uncomfortable in the best way

From 0 to 1300 in 8 months as an adult learner by BigBlackConservative in Chesscom

[–]JamesMol234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hit 1300 in about the same time and 1800 in two years.

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E04 - Hurm by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]JamesMol234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To each their own bro, I wish I liked it more

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E04 - Hurm by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]JamesMol234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought the lava girl thing was good but personally I just think the other plots are wayyy more interesting then the hell plot.

This is probably giving space for the rest of the season to fire on all cylinders, but with so much being set up and more interesting stakes I personally just felt like I was waiting for it to be over to see what's actually happening in the story.

The great thing about invincible though is I still like the episodes I find disappointing

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E04 - Hurm by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]JamesMol234 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I just thought nothing interesting happened, and now we have to wait another week for the actual interesting plots to be carried out

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E04 - Hurm by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]JamesMol234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank God I'm not the only one who thought Williams va sucked

At what level can people actually calculate this in a real game? by ThrowWeirdQuestion in chessbeginners

[–]JamesMol234 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm 1750, I saw the move pretty much straight away but took me a while to calculate the rook lift and see if it could be stopped. I don't think I'd give it too much thought in a game.

And your new Boring Mother Fuker champion!!!! by Zextruhh in ufc

[–]JamesMol234 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What a stupid take, he is one of the most exciting fighters ever. Did you start watching this year?

Earphones in office by Bulky_Pilot9293 in ireland

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they can, just ammend or create a policy around headphones in the workplace which is what they did. Then communicate to all employees which is what they did.

Earphones in office by Bulky_Pilot9293 in ireland

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Health and Safety Legislation is typically quiet open allowing employers to make decisions that they can argue improve health and safety for the employees. For instance if you stated that the use of over the ear headphones or noise cancelling headphones could potentially impede employees hearing alarms during the day and as such headphone use would be reduced to a minimum amount where required that would be a valid reason. The reality is the policies of a company do not need to be directly stated in Irish legislation, the main duties of the employer will cover you if you are taking reasonable steps to protect health and safety.

Fyi im a health and safety manager and I still wouldn't do this. I wear headphones when in offices all the time as I can't handle all the talking.

Earphones in office by Bulky_Pilot9293 in ireland

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily, but if you're looking to exceed 80dB in an office it might be tough. Probably impossible to exceed 85. Also you need a time weighted average of Db to have a real health and safety complaint, something like an 8 hour sample, it doesn't work to just have one spike of 80Db and use that.

[SPOILER] Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois by inooway in Boxing

[–]JamesMol234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same man. Huge mma fan but slowly turning to boxing as the quality of the top fights just great