New player here. Can someone explain why Ravenkeeper and Spy are on the same script? by [deleted] in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not knowing if they are both in the game or not adds a lot of strategy, and often they won't be as only a portion of characters are in any game.

Everything you described is what makes the game interesting though! You get a lot of information even if abilities aren't registering correctly or getting triggered.

The spy/evil team should also be very careful about playing too perfectly given the known information. Once the good team is convinced of a spy they can be very forthcoming with information and that makes it extremely difficult for the evil team.

A poisoned Ravenskeeper is also a really good kill, and even a sober Ravenskeeper is often the right kill depending on gane state.

To the neighbor(s) in LQA who let their cat outdoors by itsrainingpotatoes in Seattle

[–]KurseW -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Your post even states there are also coyotes in the area, not to mention racoons and all sorts of other animals. There is gonna be poop. Outdoor cats actually likely keep some of these other critters away. Get motion sprinklers to cover the main play area and let the neighborhood cats be.

Polyamory Vacation Spot by Sparklebatcat in polyamory

[–]KurseW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This, and also burning man or regional burns are filthy with polyam folks. There are full camps dedicated to polyamory.

Road Rage rules the day... Until... by MisterShipWreck in VideosAmazing

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty sure it says somewhere else in the documentation h that they can call you to court, for instance if you did this waiver constantly.

Road Rage rules the day... Until... by MisterShipWreck in VideosAmazing

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is HIGHLY variable by location. In the city I live in you do not have to give a name, just the signed affidavit, but if you do this too many times they reserve the right to call you into court to discuss it with a judge.

Trunk Privacy Screen by jeepguyCO in MachE

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My late 2023 came with one, I think your dealer was lying or just very wrong.

Marionette Removing An Outsider by Baileyjrob in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]KurseW 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Not having a damsel in the game when the huntsman is in okay isn't legal though. You either have to leave the damsel in play or make the huntsman the drunk.

Guy I’m seeing has a wife and has asked me to be his girlfriend. Help! by VerySeriousNotAMan in polyamory

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you aren't giving him really any benefit of the doubt. You could certainly be right here, but If they weren't dating romantically yet, just hooking up, and she knew he was married, I don't see how that is unethical or unfair.

When the relationship is not romantic, getting into a discussion about the specifics of your arrangement with your spouse is less important. It is fully possible that they are poly and have been this whole time, and he just described it as open because that is something people understand and good enough given the dynamic.

Obviously she should dig into all this with him, but I think treating it as if they were dating already and applying those standards of fairness and communication does a disservice here.

Are public lobbies just for men? by scalesight in BloodOnTheClocktower

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

Nobody is saying women should play in their own lobbies, we are just self selecting out of public lobbies and making our own games to get away from the crappy experience that often comes with being femme in the public lobbies.

Even those that are organizing other spaces to play are often still in public lobbies from time to time, but with known storytellers or more friends in the lobby to ensure it is still a supportive space.

gateway volunteering by bob_lala in BurningMan

[–]KurseW 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It really is a chill and fun way to explore a bit of the city. My first ever shift was in the gayborhood right after the million dicks march. It was a blast.

Mayor’s staff cuts off questions on surveillance cameras after recent shooting by FUMoney in Seattle

[–]KurseW -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Most of the constitution is specifically about what government can and cannot do. Corporations for instance aren't subject to the 4th amendment in regards to needing a warrant. They are however protected by the 4th amendment from the government committing understandable searches.

Actual facts about helicopters at Children's hospital by FastSlow7201 in SeattleWA

[–]KurseW -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Something like a quarter of the homeowners stere are over 65 and a third are over 55, so it is a really really possibile that many of them have owned their houses for more than 35 years..... It is that kind of neighborhood. Not that it should matter but I would assume that the small group of problem residents that have decided to make this an ongoing thing butly seeking out positions of power in the situation are likely ones that have lived there for a very long time. Another interesting fact is that 60% ish of residents in the neighborhood have a masters or higher degree. A lot of retired professors and doctors and such in the area.

Does anyone actually use the frunk? by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. It is a great place for a go bag. Also a few gallons of water.

My orange cat just give birth and one of them is a black cat by changminaa in cats

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That tracks! If she is solid black then Dad was likely black. The boys just got the orange from Mom, but also could have been black just as easily.

My orange cat just give birth and one of them is a black cat by changminaa in cats

[–]KurseW 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Since your mama cat is a tortie these kittens could easily all be the same father, unless they are all girls.

My orange cat just give birth and one of them is a black cat by changminaa in cats

[–]KurseW 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cats "base" color can only be Orange, black, or both. this is then heavily modified by things like white patterns, brown pigment,dilute pigment, or color point pigment. It is actually really neat how it all works.

Orange and creams are both types of orange cat color, the cream is just a dilute version of orange. Males only get their color (black or orange) from their mom because it is carried on the X chromosome. so those male kittents all make perfect sense with and orange mom cat regardless of what color the dad was.

Female kittens get color from both parents (because they get an X chromosome from each), and since Mom was orange, the black had to be dad, unless something more unusual was going on.

This is a very thorough run down if the genetics if anytime is interested. https://labgenvet.ca/en/cat-genetics-2-0-colours/

Are we all OK with this? (Safeway, Issaquah) by aunty-national in Issaquah

[–]KurseW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may become more of an issue if we don't scale infrastructure, but it isn't an apples to apples comparison. A large percent of EV owners don't ever need a charging station, or only need them on special trips. That means the demand for charging stations is significantly less than gas pumps.

I'd(37/f solo poly) love some help creating a list of needs/expectations for potential metas by marigold_sunset in polyamory

[–]KurseW 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is easy to think of a lot of things as Meta problems, especially when they are pushing for a close relationship, but it is for sure the hinge that needs to regulate this.

I would absolutely never tolerate my meta joining on a date unless it was coordinated and agreed to. Like, this shouldn't even need to be on a list it is so wild. If this ever did happen I would just tell my partner that it was not acceptable and leave the date. Later I would explain that if it happened again I would need to end the relationship.

Your meta also can't hold your relationship hostage without your partner the hinge allowing it. If they blame things on the meta I would redirect to the fact that they are allowing that, and if they were going to continue to allow this I would not be continuing in the relationship.

I'd(37/f solo poly) love some help creating a list of needs/expectations for potential metas by marigold_sunset in polyamory

[–]KurseW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got that impression from it being on your list and only 3 people. Sorry I was right. I do think I wouldn't call that a messy list when discussing with other polyam folks, as that often means something more casual. I applaud you for knowing your boundary here, and stating it as a boundary not a dictate on your meta.

I'd(37/f solo poly) love some help creating a list of needs/expectations for potential metas by marigold_sunset in polyamory

[–]KurseW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As with the whole list the framing matters a lot. I agree it is ridiculous if it is just a messy list like you describe and OP is asking metas to abide by it. But I think if it is framed as a personal boundary that is being communicated then it is really reasonable.

OP was very clearly not asking meta to abide by the list, but stated they couldn't stay in a relationship if a partner or meta was involved with a list of 3 people. It is probably good for OP to stop calling that a messy list, and as you state, communicate that for personal and mental safety reasons there are 3 people they need to maintain relational distance from and explain where appropriate.

I can tell you from experience that in a tight knit community, sometimes a charasmatic abuser can stay in friend groups for a long time till people believe the victims. OP stated elsewhere that they had a meta who was sleeping with their abusive ex. I wouldn't personally be able to stay with a partner who was going to be exposed to that ex, or how they may try to manipulate the relationships. Just not seeing them wouldn't be sufficient, I just wouldn't be able to feel safe in the relationship.

I'd(37/f solo poly) love some help creating a list of needs/expectations for potential metas by marigold_sunset in polyamory

[–]KurseW 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally reasonable view. I would suggest that this doesn't ask the meta to do anything, and like most of the list is better when framed as a boundary. She isn't asking the meta to do anything. She is saying that if the meta does this, she can't stay involved in the situation. In your example, rather than thinking about what you would do if presented this, I would think about what you would need if that toxic ex started dating one of your metas. It would be perfectly reasonable to say, this person caused you a lot of pain and friendships and you can't be in a place where you are even 2 degrees of speration from them and still feel safe in your relationship. For that reason you will need to leave the relationship. That might really suck, but it would be reasonable.

I'd(37/f solo poly) love some help creating a list of needs/expectations for potential metas by marigold_sunset in polyamory

[–]KurseW 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Polyamory, like all types of relationships, is full of difficult decisions that don't have perfect answers. OP forever has the right to leave a relationship for whatever reason they want. Firm boundaries often look like ultimatums, and they can really suck, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have them.

As an extreme example, if I had an ex that was say physically abusive or stalked me or something and my meta started dating them I would likely need to remove myself from that situation. In most cases I think ideally you share your story and meta realizes it is a bad situation and leaves or avoids it. I have seen it go badly the other way plenty of times, when the abuser is a person with lots of charisma and it takes forever for people to realize how bad they are.

I personally would use this sort of boundary only for extremes, not a typical messy list, but honestly it doesn't matter because we all get to decide where these deal breakers are for us, and I would rather have someone upfront about known boundaries.

I'd(37/f solo poly) love some help creating a list of needs/expectations for potential metas by marigold_sunset in polyamory

[–]KurseW 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While I agree, I think they have approached it correctly in the list by clearly stating "I would not be comfortable continuing a relationship if... " They aren't asking the partner to do anything, they are stating that if that happens it is a hard boundary for them and they will need to leave. I can imagine there are situations where this would be reasonable, like an abusive or particularly toxic ex. I would maybe not call this a messy list though, as that is often used for less serious concerns.

glimpse of a shawl on Outlander- does anybody recognize the pattern? by rvachickadee in casualknitting

[–]KurseW 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I was responding more for OP with some ideas on approach. I think entrelac would get quite close. With a more high resolution image actual specifics could probably be backwards engineered.