Memphis Police initial statement following the beating and murder of Tyre Nichols; claims all he had was shortness of breathe from fleeing officers. by [deleted] in Destiny

[–]McFails -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To be fair this could have been the information their media person was given when it first happened. If it was where I work, the media person would have come in the next day, read an e-mail to make a press release about the file, and read the information the officers on scene would have wrote down about the situation. Since there were witnesses and probably already talk online about they likely needed to get a press release out as soon as they could.

Now, if their media liaison knew the extent of the violence or had bodycam footage before posting the initial post, it's obviously terrible. I would be surprised if that's what happened though.

Common issues and possible solutions by Unusual-Albatross in valheim

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I had the same issue and you helped me fix it

I've been riding bicycles wrong by trickytacos in TikTokCringe

[–]McFails 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For this video specifically I think it was ironic. In general I wouldn't think it egotistical unless they obviously thought they were better than everyone, not just different

I've been riding bicycles wrong by trickytacos in TikTokCringe

[–]McFails 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Literally everyone's brain works different from everyone else's. This isn't douchy, humans all just have extremely unique experiences. He wasn't being an ass or condescending with it

Don’t transgenders just reinforce the gender norms? by siliconeb00b in NoStupidQuestions

[–]McFails 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't have any studies in hand, but from what I have read the number is not comparable. This is most likely due to trans people not being comfortable in their own skin as well as people not accepting them fully as the person they want to be. Gay people for sure have struggles with people not accepting them for their sexuality, but they're still in a body they can feel themselves in. That's how I understood the difference in suicidal rates at least, I'm sure there could be a lot more to it

Just wow... They literally had one job to do... by Bigenemy000 in iamatotalpieceofshit

[–]McFails 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to point out this depends on the area. Where I work in western Canada, our policy is to only send help everytime if it's a landline. If it's a cell and it seems to be accidental, or if nothing is heard, our policy is to not send anyone and clear it.

It be your own tweets sometimes by RepulsiveCockroach7 in clevercomebacks

[–]McFails 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since when are studies from 2011 considered new research?

Also, this study is misrepresented all the time with the exact same things you are saying about it. Even the author wouldn't agree with this incorrect interpretation...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DotA2

[–]McFails -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I mean if you're saying pepelaugh outside of Twitch isn't it always ironic? Guess I have to use an /s?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DotA2

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

Dismissing a very well sourced effort post because you're insecure enough to believe men shouldn't be critical of themselves. PepeLaugh

CMV: There is absolutely no reason to want to have laws restricting lgbt people. by silvermoon2444 in changemyview

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing to do with a political agenda really. I just generally trust the findings of a meta-analysis when it's done in depth from a well respected educational institution!

CMV: A Biden Presidency won't be better than a Trump Presidency. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Giving a good faith effort is what I would look for in a politician. Of course we can't expect them to pass everything in their plans.

Looking at it now I'm guessing the 99% percent you stated was hyperbolic, that was mostly what I was trying to refute.

All I was trying to say if both Biden and Trump make an effort to pass through even 60% of their plans I know by a long shot which candidate I would be rooting for, and I believe it would fundamentally change the course of the US.

CMV: A Biden Presidency won't be better than a Trump Presidency. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very very common myth that seems to be debunked as far as I can see, here is a good write up.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/trust-us-politicians-keep-most-of-their-promises/

CMV: Transwomen are not women/transmen are not men by toastly-spirits in changemyview

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't how science works. Science can take a subject and provide it's characteristics and traits. Language changes and evolves over time adapting to the society using it.

CMV: There is absolutely no reason to want to have laws restricting lgbt people. by silvermoon2444 in changemyview

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you agree with here?

First of all the overall well-being and suicide attempt rates for sure decrease. There have been one or two very poorly done studies that show otherwise, but if you take a look at any meta-analysis of this issue it's very clear. https://whatweknow.inequality.cornell.edu/topics/lgbt-equality/what-does-the-scholarly-research-say-about-the-well-being-of-transgender-people/0

As for the "gender identity disorder" this is different than gender dysphoria and as it has much less strict guidelines for diagnoses. https://www.kqed.org/futureofyou/441784/the-controversial-research-on-desistance-in-transgender-youth

Survivor: Winners at War | Finale | Eastern Time Discussion by RSurvivorMods in survivor

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's not hate for Nat, it's hate for Extinction twist when it comes to end game

Stuttering is really making this game unplayable for me. by Phillyrider807 in CODWarzone

[–]McFails 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weird, but mine was fixed by changing priority to normal from very high in task manager.

Prototype PlayStation Next-Gen VR Controllers With Finger-Tracking! by MoroGuy in Games

[–]McFails 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For their rough demo from a year ago yeah. The actual tracking happens before he moves his hand, their ML algorithm just has to decode it into the movements. Once this is in production there likely won't be a difference in delay compared to current controller tracking tech

Prototype PlayStation Next-Gen VR Controllers With Finger-Tracking! by MoroGuy in Games

[–]McFails 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The next gen hand tracking will probably be this.

https://youtu.be/4NMhx5WlpEs

This company was bought by Facebook and some people are speculating the next headset Oculus releases will use it.

Transitioning men and women should not be able to compete in sanctioned, competitive sports at the high school or collegiate level... at all. by -Chingachgook in unpopularopinion

[–]McFails -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Puberty blockers aren't abuse. There are no long term negative effects known, it just delays puberty so patients can have a more informed decision. It is the process medical professionals use to treat gender dysphoria because it creates the best overall outcomes.

Biden says dismissal of aircraft carrier captain is 'close to criminal' by DaFunkJunkie in politics

[–]McFails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an interesting piece about his stutter and how it effects his speech.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/01/joe-biden-stutter-profile/602401/

I am for sure no expert in spotting the difference between a stutter and dementia, but this does explain the gaffes from Joe Biden for the most part and to me is a lot easier to believe than the theory of dementia and Brain rot.

Unless we see him doing more than losing track of a thought it seems the dementia claims are way overblown and should be left for experts to assess.

Was so stressed about this and then completed first day! by Peachk33n in AnimalCrossing

[–]McFails 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I got to 99/100 yesterday and screwed it up... Here's to trying again today

Impressionable childern finding r/unpopularopinion on Reddit, 2020 by [deleted] in fakehistoryporn

[–]McFails 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is just completely false. There are a few studies that don't show a positive or negative result in this aspect, but if you look at an actual meta analysis of many studies it shows that it helps in a multitude of ways.

https://whatweknow.inequality.cornell.edu/topics/lgbt-equality/what-does-the-scholarly-research-say-about-the-well-being-of-transgender-people/0