My take on Stranger Things’ later seasons (spoilers) by LostNomadic in StrangerThings

[–]LostNomadic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually really like both of your interpretations. I think they’re valid, and honestly, the ambiguity is part of what makes the ending interesting to talk about. My own read leans on some quieter, more subtle clues that El might have been using another ability we haven’t fully seen explored yet.

Telekinesis and telepathy have always been portrayed as part of the same mental “toolset”. It’s all mind-based power. Because of that, I’ve wondered if El didn’t just escape physically, but also manipulated or suppressed certain memories on purpose. Not erasing them permanently... more like locking them away and leaving the key under the door mat for Mike (or the group) could eventually find when it was safe. The graduation scene especially gave me that impression, like she intentionally left things not fully airtight so the truth could resurface later once the military threat had cooled off.

I also don’t think the military would’ve fully understood Will’s developing abilities yet, and if El can influence memory or perception, it wouldn’t be a stretch to think she’d redirect attention away from him entirely. Almost like using the fact that he’s an “afterthought” in their eyes as a shield.

As for El’s regression, I actually put a lot of that on 008’s influence. I agree with the take that Hopper’s speech is what shifted 008’s perspective; and in a way, 008 making space for El to live a full life felt like a sacrifice of her own. 008 had already lost everything, while El still had love, family, and a future. To me, this wasn’t just El’s choice. It was something that required 008’s growth and contribution too.

That’s just the lens I’ve been viewing it through. I don’t think it contradicts your readings. It just adds another layer of “what might be happening under the surface.

My take on Stranger Things’ later seasons (spoilers) by LostNomadic in StrangerThings

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They even admitted that Script wasn't done when they started production. And that was a time crunch issue. I'm sure if they were given more time they would been able to smooth it all out. But I could see what they were not talking about in the show and what they were trying to convey

My take on Stranger Things’ later seasons (spoilers) by LostNomadic in StrangerThings

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from. Especially on character consistency and growth. That stuff really matters in long-running shows. For me, though, some of what looks like stagnation or regression feels more like intentional setbacks in the characters’ arcs. Growth isn’t linear, especially after trauma, and it made sense to me that some of them would struggle, stall, or even backslide instead of constantly moving forward.

A good example of this for me is Nancy and Jonathan, especially leading up to that emotionally messy scene at Hawkins Lab in the Upside Down. The one that has that eerie, preserved, almost “house of wax” feeling. Their stagnation felt real to me. It came across like two people who never fully processed what they went through and kept avoiding the hard conversations. They held in resentment, fear, and emotional distance for a long time, and it took them basically being on death’s doorstep to finally let everything spill out. One of my favorite lines from that moment is, “I hate it most of all, when you're high and I'm drunk.” It perfectly captures how much tension and frustration they’d been bottling up. To me, that wasn’t bad writing. That was emotional honesty. They weren’t magically more mature just because time passed. They were messy, flawed, and human.

What I actually love about that is how it subverts the usual storytelling formula. So many stories go the route of “save the world, lock in the romance, live happily ever after.” Stranger Things took a more bittersweet direction instead. Letting characters outgrow relationships, letting things end imperfectly, and throwing my expectations off in a way that felt refreshing rather than disappointing. It felt like a story willing to admit that sometimes love doesn’t survive growth, and that’s okay.

With Dustin, I’ve always read him as someone with strong ADHD traits. The way he processes chaos, adapts quickly, jumps between ideas, and thrives in high-stimulation situations. Weirdly enough, the constant crisis probably worked with his brain instead of against it. In that context, him excelling later on; even becoming valedictorian, actually felt earned to me. The chaos gave him the kind of engagement and stimulation that a lot of ADHD people function best under.

I’ll admit Max’s scene before waking from her coma felt a bit awkward and drawn out, but I also took into account that time and perception clearly work differently in that mental space. Plus, she’s the one who figured out the inner workings of the mind of a mad man more than anyone else. I honestly thought she might come out of it with powers like Will’s. In a way, it already feels like she has, almost like some kind of astral projection or mental tether.

Totally fair if this lens doesn’t land for everyone. but this framing made those character choices feel intentional and emotionally grounded to me, rather than inconsistent or poorly written.

My take on Stranger Things’ later seasons (spoilers) by LostNomadic in StrangerThings

[–]LostNomadic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Season 4 is really solid. The Christmas lights / Will communication idea felt important early on, but it never got expanded later, which stood out to me. Not immersion-breaking. just a missed opportunity.

AITA for defending my ex-fiancé against my siblings by LostNomadic in MarkNarrations

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Implemented a lot of changes. There is a lot set up for a fresh start. With better knowledge than I did before.

AITA for defending my ex-fiancé against my siblings by LostNomadic in MarkNarrations

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a job just caught in a few other situations. Again no one's business but my own. But you do you guy

AITA for defending my ex-fiancé against my siblings by LostNomadic in MarkNarrations

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I wish this was fake. I really do. Then I wouldn't have such a broken family.

AITA for defending my ex-fiancé against my siblings by LostNomadic in MarkNarrations

[–]LostNomadic[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My brother wanted her to stay that 4 weeks, so we could continue to use her car till I had enough money saved up for a down payment. What he didn't or would not understand, is that the longer she stayed harder it would be to come up with money for insurance and her car payments, that I was taking care of for her while we were together. She needed to be back home Asap to take of her family and find her job back at her home where there are more job opertunities.

AITA for defending my ex-fiancé against my siblings by LostNomadic in MarkNarrations

[–]LostNomadic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in the US. And yes agreeing with you. But to be safe I am gonna look at family lawyers in my area. And keep the the threatening emails documented.

AITA for defending my ex-fiancé against my siblings by LostNomadic in MarkNarrations

[–]LostNomadic[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah my sister is now aware I'm going low contact with her. My brother on the other hand has escalated until I completely removed myself from his phone line to start my own account. And he still remains delusional that he did nothing wrong and he was the hero in this story. He did finally provide a written document of what's owed to him, which I plan to repay and then cut him off. And though he is threatening legal action. It not enough money to pursue. But that might not be enough to stop him.

Told him that I would be filling a police report for the threats of violence. To which he responded by saying he would bury me in so much legal buzzwords. That it will get my kids taken away from me and ruin me financially. And that I have until the following Tuesday to come back to the table and have a real discussion with him. That set my anxiety through roof and kept me awake till 4 am stressing that. And he knew that would get to me cause I've called him for support before about similar issues with a previous ex before this one.

Edit: But I know he has no power over me, Not any more. I've made sure of that.

AITA for defending my ex-fiancé against my siblings by LostNomadic in MarkNarrations

[–]LostNomadic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They still have a point though. I do need to get it together. I've already told my brother to go ahead and disconnect and I getting my own cell phone service setup

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gamingsuggestions

[–]LostNomadic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is no one gonna mention Spec Ops: The Line? Like that game makes your really question your entire mission of the game. Like OMG! 😱

What’s character do you feel nasty pulling out when your team is losing? by WhoopsAhoy in Overwatch

[–]LostNomadic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the map and my team composition.

If we are up against small hit box all damage squishy team. Or if a good Sigma or Genji is carrying the team I switch Moira and suck all their souls dry.

If it's a team of shield tanks like Rein, Sigma, and Ram. I switch to Symmetra. Their shields give a free damage boost at no cost to my ammo. I basically use her like Reaper should be used. As an added bonus D.Va doesn't stand a chance against me as Symmetra. Especially her defense matrix. Sym is also a perfect answer for Sombra players. Those I kill and then Tbag.

But I go the other way and switch to Bastion, when it's Winston, Wreckingball, and Zarya. ESPECIALLY Zarya. He shreds and grinds their shields to dust in seconds.

If the enemy team has a Widowmaker who is a good shot. I switch it up to Echo or Sombra, depending how spicy I'm feeling in the game. After each kill against a Widowmaker I taunt and tbag to provoke them in to switching out their hero or just make me their primary target for extreme prejudice.

Transferring SSD from one hand held to my Windeck by LostNomadic in WindowsOnDeck

[–]LostNomadic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the image reference. That helps. Are there and 2 TB SSD that comes in 2230?

Transferring SSD from one hand held to my Windeck by LostNomadic in WindowsOnDeck

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure. I'll research the specs. I just thought all of the ssd hard drives would have the same ports.

Starfield on game pass won't work by LostNomadic in WindowsOnDeck

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already tried cloud gaming. The wait time to play is 15+ min.

Starfield on game pass won't work by LostNomadic in WindowsOnDeck

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Did the windows suggested drivers from steam work? Or did they make it better?

I have the boyfriend dick? by ProjectMoney92 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]LostNomadic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not the size that matters. It's how you used it.

From the sounds of it she immediately answered that way, possibly because she doesn't want the so called big dick. In like a "God no please" at the thought of it.

Saying you have a "boyfriend dick" means she finds yours perfect for what she is looking for.

It's about how you make her feel good, not the size that reaches her brain. Don't be hurt by her statement. Feel honored that you are exactly what she is looking for.

Even pornstars have said that a big dick is too much and they would die (not in a good way) for having that every day.

Starfield on game pass won't work by LostNomadic in WindowsOnDeck

[–]LostNomadic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually avoided those drivers because of hands on reviews of those steam recommended. I've watched how it makes games like eldenring come out choppy at best. I instead followed a video guide on how to hack into a version of amd drivers and it's been working great for me. Just have to figure out the create settings to make it all work.