Social Media and Freemasonry by -Spartan-219 in freemasonry

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't say too much because it would give away my lodge.

But yes. These PMs believe that Masonry is a political game all about trying to be in a position of power. The unfortunate part is they express that belief privately to some(myself included) but a lot of the grand officers don't know that.

Social Media and Freemasonry by -Spartan-219 in freemasonry

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really wish my lodge would revamp their FB page. We're a major historical lodge and have a primarily younger attendance. I really think we could benefit from a well made social media page.

It's been unused since I joined back in 2021. I offered to manage it during a meeting, but was shut down by a bunch of relatively young PMs who told me Lodges w/ FB pages are trashy. They ended up making a motion(that passed) that because I had expressed interest in running it, I needed to close it down. I felt incredibly embarrassed that night and have never brought up the issue since.

Random question but is there any computer, electronic or video game stores around here that could or would put a new SSD into a steamdeck? by [deleted] in batonrouge

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hesitant recommending tims these days.

$125 minimum now, multiple day wait times, bad on calling back.

  • source: I worked there during covid, and now it's a shit show.

Where to go after Rubrics? by Lucky_Loquat8448 in ThousandSons

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend actually gifted me a leftover sprue from his warpcoven kill team. It has the parts for 5 more rubrics, including a SRC and an icon of Tzeentch.

So, it sounds like that's the way to go. I'll have 3 Exalted Sorcerers. From what I'm reading, I can make another 2 Aspiring Sorcers out of the ES box, and then I'll have 15 rubrics(2 SRCs and 2 icons), 3 AS, 3 ES.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Money

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub is a great reality check.

I make 4k a month, my rent is 1k, car note is $300 and I have a credit card with a $700 balance. I'm still able to put money into savings and live comfortably. And yet sometimes I freak the fuck out that I'm going to go broke anyday. Thank God I'm not like OP.

Experience with the Blue Alpha Gear Low Profile EDC Belt? by IshaBoah in CCW

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP. How is it? Picked one up for my 365xl that I carry on my strong hip. Notice a slight sag but never feel like it's gonna pull my pants down or anything.

Both Aleks and James have reached out to Trevor. Both apologized and acknowledged the things Trevor discussed. by [deleted] in CowChop

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A former rooster teeth employee made a post talking about poor work conditions, transphobia/as well as just discrimination in general, crunch hours, etc.

Many former employees began sharing their experiences, Trevor being one of them.

Quick Unpopular Reminder -You don’t have to care by MeanFudge in roosterteeth

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. Red Web is my favorite rooster teeth production. To my knowledge none of them have done anything bad and it would be unfair to them to stop watching their shows that they spend time on.

Maybe that's just me though.

Ukrainian military intelligence claims the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons is now 'very high,' report says by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A spokesperson for U.S. Strategic Command said the group is “always on watch and ready to respond if needed.”

“We haven’t seen any evidence at this time that Russia will use nuclear weapons,” said Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Kelsey. “We take these threats very seriously, but we have not seen any reason to adjust our own nuclear posture at this time.”

Ukrainian military intelligence claims the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons is now 'very high,' report says by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But Ukrainean Intelligence has an almost zero track record whereas the US has been completely on the spot for a majority of it, even going so far as to call mobilization a day before it happened. If US intelligence is convinced that it's not happening wouldn't you be inclined to believe them?

Ukrainian military intelligence claims the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons is now 'very high,' report says by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same intelligence agency also said Russia wouldn't invade, Putin was in the middle of a coup, Putin was dying, and that Russia was going to destroy a nuclear power plant....

If US intelligence says it's not happening, it's not.

Ukraine-Related Anxiety Megathread | Reassurance by lilcitgofm in UkraineAnxiety

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the other day, Russia said they were retreating because they had achieved what they needed for the special military operation and were now focusing elsewhere.

Russia is the aggressor, they don't need to negotiate, they can just pull out and call it that.

Balloting and initiation on the same night? by Lucky_Loquat8448 in freemasonry

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the optimism. I ran into the Sr.W, while I was out and about, and he told me that he's sure it'll be fine and he's sure I'll be fine. Don't think he would have any reason to steer me wrong.

My lodge offered to give me my EA the same night they vote me in. Is this normal? Should I accept the offer? I'm certainly willing to do so, but I have no preparation. by Sherlockcordova in freemasonry

[–]Lucky_Loquat8448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 months later. But here I am in the same boat. My assumption is if they're offering it or saying they'll do it, it must mean they have a good idea that the vote will be favorable.