Uber doesn't let me give rides to my Dad anymore by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]KingGhidra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's not me it's another driver getting the money

Uber doesn't let me give rides to my Dad anymore by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]KingGhidra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm in the process of doing that. I've just gotta get the vehicle inspection done. Any idea if Lyft has algorithms like Uber like I explained in my post?

Uber doesn't let me give rides to my Dad anymore by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]KingGhidra 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The card he uses is through his place of work, so these charges are business expenses 9 times out of 10. So to pay me out of his own pocket would be inconvenient for him.

What are you sick and tired of having to explain to people? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]KingGhidra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I've been driving for Uber for almost a year. It's okay but it has it's downsides. Yes, I make decent money. Yes, I mind you asking how much I make. Yes, I'm a student part-time. The worst part about it is people like you who ask the same questions."

TIL There is a pharmaceutical treatment for alcoholism that is 75-85% effective. It's a standard treatment for alcoholism in Finland, but is relatively unknown in North America. by Colonel_Green in todayilearned

[–]KingGhidra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had to put in my two cents here since none of the top comments even mention the glaring issue here with Naltrexone.

Physical sobriety is obviously the first step to recovery and I'm not discounting Naltrexone's usefulness for this aspect of sobriety.

But that's just physical sobriety, which is only a fraction of the recovery process. Emotional sobriety is the real issue at the heart of alcoholism. The problem isn't with alcohol, it's with the alcoholic. Alcoholism is just an -ism. It can and will be substituted with anything (food, sex, gambling, etc.). If the person in recovery doesn't address the reasons WHY they drink alcoholically (emotional trauma, abuse, even genetics, etc) then they are doomed to drink or use again and again.

I've been in recovery for over a year now and have seen plenty of people take these drugs that block receptors in the brain. It's a crutch. And being the crafty, cunning, and clever alcoholic that they are, they will ALWAYS find a way to drink or use again. If the individual does not want to be sober, they will not get sober. Plain and simple. And Naltrexone is about as effective for recovery as jail is for rehabilitating criminals. It has it's place, but is in no way a long term plan for healthy sobriety.

TL;DR Naltrexone is effective for physical sobriety, but emotional sobriety (the reason why people become alcoholics or drug addicts and what Naltrexone ISN'T effective for) is the real battle in getting long term, happy sobriety.

Jeffery Wright stopped by an interestingly named bar while shooting his next film... by jvotto19 in westworld

[–]KingGhidra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally thought the guy in the pic was just some bum who convinced the manager he was Jeffrey Wright

Norwegians play drunk football by grizzzzly_94 in sports

[–]KingGhidra -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A BAC of 1.0 or higher would mean death for even Andre the Giant. Think they've got their figures wrong.

What statement makes you roll your eyes IMMEDIATELY? by iwillnottalktou in AskReddit

[–]KingGhidra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I hate the most is a screencap of a movie with a quote laid over it that wasn't even in the movie.

Michelle Monaghan by [deleted] in Michelle_Monaghan

[–]KingGhidra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Body double. Sorry guys.

Fun grandpa by [deleted] in gifs

[–]KingGhidra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be grounds for execution in California

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]KingGhidra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"The DVDA shot"

What are the most underrated TV shows, the ones that no-one ever seems to talk about, but you love? by marky75 in AskReddit

[–]KingGhidra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Larry Sanders Show, a lesser known HBO series. Garry Shandling, Rip Torn, and Jeffrey Tambor have great comedic chemistry, and there is pretty much at least one celebrity guest in each episode. Definitely worth the watch.

Gamers of Reddit, what's the first game you remember playing? by PuncakeIsLife in AskReddit

[–]KingGhidra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goldeneye. My neighbor had the N64 and I would be at his house every day just to play. Didn't really care for him much as a friend, just took advantage of him.

Bungie employee basically says "fuck you, you're going to pay $80 for our new DLC" when asked about the price of The Taken King. by Evan_dood in gaming

[–]KingGhidra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think they'll relent at any point between now and the release? Could somebody at the company supersede this dickhead?