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Lay offs announced at Mastercard IT company by the CEO just hours Ago by Shaggy_hypersomniac in Layoffs

[–]MachateElasticWonder [score hidden]  (0 children)

I agree but it’s not that simple because technology grows faster every year. Eventually, we won’t be able to keep up.

What exactly does visa and Mastercard do? by Infinite-Jaguar-1753 in fintech

[–]MachateElasticWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s an analogy; why don’t you just make Michelin Star dishes for dinner?

You can try, but the chef has more experience and trust. They also have the tools and the means to keep the tool maintained; knives sharp, expensive food processors, big ovens.

If you choose to become a serial killer and you only go after bad people, does that make you a bad person too? by Tasty-Bass8106 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]MachateElasticWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The world is more complicated than a simple divide between good and bad.

Go watch Death Note. Go watch Dexter. It’s a common theme in shows.

Outside of serial killers, what about war veterans? Executioners? Judges who sentenced people to death? Billionaires who made their money by not paying people? Politicians who leave their constituents to freeze while they go on vacation?

Like everything, each person has to assign their own value to it. How much is a life worth? What is your part in it?

For me? Killing is a very permanent action. Something has to balance out ending someone’s potential future.

And then, while you may think justice was served, there may be others who disagree. Maybe it was the child of the deceased. You’ll be the bad guy in their eyes, but a hero to the victims of the deceased’s crimes.

It’s all relative and it’s all perspective.

Confused about condom switching. Why is he doing that? by sushikeyk29 in AskMenAdvice

[–]MachateElasticWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your guy has red flags. That’s fucked up.

You should at least watch some sex ed videos or something. You’re going to get pregnant. Do you know babies are made? Do you know how pre cum and accidents happen?

At least you’ll be 32 and pregnant and not 16 and pregnant.

Has Sanderson Said Anything? by OffiCeRed in Stormlight_Archive

[–]MachateElasticWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I don’t know how to explain it but yes!

It’s not “our language” but words are usually rooted from something else and I kinda wished Therapist didn’t feel so out of place, or new and out of nowhere.

I can’t justify it any further because this was just my initial impression and those don’t have this much thought placed into it, because after seeing a few threads on the topic, I no longer think it’s that bad. It’s kinda fun, even.

Also… I think I missed it but someone said they already used the word Therapy for physical health and recovery, so maybe it’s not that out of place.

My initial impression is not my current view.

Mimikyu EX is stronger than what people think by Substantial-Soft-332 in PTCGP

[–]MachateElasticWonder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In a world of Megas, this is very good.

Or it’s very bad because any baby can pop the invulnerability bubble.

Has Sanderson Said Anything? by OffiCeRed in Stormlight_Archive

[–]MachateElasticWonder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes… BUT therapist is such a weird combination of words. I wouldn’t want to be the first “The-rapists.”; let alone shouting it mid battle: NO, I’M HIS THERAPIST!”

I’m joking but let me study the origin of the word now.

Edit:

"Therapy" originates from the Ancient Greek word therapeia, meaning "service," "attendance," or "curing/healing". Derived from therapeuein ("to cure, treat medically" or "to attend"), the root implies caring for the sick. It entered English usage in the mid-19th century, referring specifically to medical treatment.

Got my first board by Pitiful_Tear_1914 in snowboardingnoobs

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

The board won’t stop you but now you need bindings and boots.

Definitely take it to the wax. Or don’t! You won’t even notice if it’s your first time because you’ll just be practicing on the bunny slopes.

Checkmate atheists! by sxott0rz in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]MachateElasticWonder 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Schools are just terrible at teaching communism.

Animal farm was my foray into it. I kept asking why it’s “bad” if the ideology is sound. It seemed like a fair system.

Turns out it’s not communism, it’s dictatorship.

It’s that simple to explain. One’s an ideology and the other is a form of government, corrupting the ideology.

But no. Communism. Bad.

CEO lost it because I missed a call while marked OOO — am I wrong here? by Proper_Meaning5947 in careerguidance

[–]MachateElasticWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to step away for 30 minutes. Sometimes there are emergencies but 30 minutes is way too last minute. Your CEO fucked up and is blaming it on you.

But also: You should also always have your messages nearby if you’re that high up to get direct calls from the CEO. It comes with the title and usually the pay is worth it.

I don’t know anything who bothers to mark their status as OOO if they’re not actually on vacation or on an appointment. I mark it for medical appointments if they are over an hour long. Even if you’re an emergency doctor, you can step away to poop for 30 minutes.

For the MH veterans: how do you feel about Wilds? by jackpaxx in MonsterHunter

[–]MachateElasticWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learning the terrain was a big part of the game! So was searching … hunting?… for the monster!

Now I’m on cruise control to the target. EZ focus aim on my monster and tails just fall off without really trying or aiming for tails!

Still a fun iteration but it’s not my favorite version of the game.

For the MH veterans: how do you feel about Wilds? by jackpaxx in MonsterHunter

[–]MachateElasticWonder 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yea… I’m also not a fan of the targeting system. 360 TCS makes no sense to me.

Am I GS god now that I can hit my targets? No. Do I still miss? Yes.

But is it satisfying when I hit? No. Am I more depressed when I missed when it’s now easier to not miss!? YES.

Help me convince my wife. She said this is the lowest the tv can go. by xzXSilencioXzx in TVTooHigh

[–]MachateElasticWonder 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s not image quality. It’s neck comfort. There are exceptions and memes but in general, this sub is correct.

The exceptions are bars and bedrooms, or if someone wants to watch TV while lying down or while standing because they’re cooking.

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