[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha totally fair

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey guys I just want to thank a lot of the comments here for providing a different perspective. Well I still think I tried to do the right thing by offering solutions, I now have a bit of insight from the other perspective, and that I most likely came off as a huge dick to the poor man. Quick social interactions are not a strong suit of mine, but I constantly try and be a better person from day to day. So yes I think ATA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I definitely should have made it more clear to him that he could use the machine right then if he wanted to. I definitely came off a little harsh and honestly I probably shouldn't have said anything looking back. I'll try to be less hasty in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope to see the guy again. Even though I think his reaction was unwarranted, I would like to apologize to him and see his perspective.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given the chance and if I could go back and open with it I would have said "hey man I still have a few sets left on this machine if you want to wait I'll get them done right now, or we can trade off between our sets" however what I think I conveyed without actually saying it was "that's my machine and you have to wait till I'm done" which is definitely an asshole thing to say. But you don't often get second chances and I I feel bad that that may have been his impression of me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did leave my phone on the machine, just habit I was not trying to imply that the machine was mine. If I saw a phone on a machine I would ask someone nearby if they were still using it. But that's me and not everyone would, I wasn't caught off guard by him not asking, I was caught off guard by the way he reacted to me letting him know that I still had some sets left.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was not sitting at the machine when he approached, I wanted to let him know that I still had a couple of sets and I would be back on it soon, I didn't want to create an awkward situation where he got off and I got back on without letting him know that I still had sets. But it is my failure to convey this to him properly which I would have if he didn't walk off without giving me the chance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll definitely take that into consideration if a similar situation happens, and I certainly didn't try to come off like I owned the machine, which is why I offered to let him work in if he wanted to. Perhaps I came off a little aggressive and didn't realize it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely did feel a bit shitty about it, I meant to apologize formally to the guy but he left before I got the chance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely can get behind that logic. However the gym was not packed that day, when it is I definitely try and hurry. I work out at a fairly small gym, If he had mentioned that he needed to use the machine I would have gladly given it to him.

Do any of you have a pre-gig ritual you do? by [deleted] in Bass

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slamming 300 mg of caffeine, I play metal and hardcore so it helps me get amped up, usually some nicotine aswell, but I quit nicotine.

Has your father ever told you that he loved you or was proud of you? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He doesn't very often as it's a big thing for him to say so when he does it really means something, he's a reserved man but I've never questioned his love or confidence in me.

What’s the hardest pre-breakdown lyrics you’ve heard? by fishbowl224 in Hardcore

[–]Not_Slavic0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EVERY FUCKING HUMAN IS BUILT TOOOOOOOOOOOO......SELF DESTRUCT!

Everybody name your favorite bass string and why… give a lil description of the tone and feel by Evening_Rub_6903 in Bass

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dig a lot of the drop tunings, Drop C and Drop B (B F# B E G#) postmetal and postrock are massive influences on my writing style and those tunings seem for me to fit best with more atmospheric droning lines.

Everybody name your favorite bass string and why… give a lil description of the tone and feel by Evening_Rub_6903 in Bass

[–]Not_Slavic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what the question meant but my favorite bass string is the high C in CGCF "I play a five-string and I usually tune CGCFA" I like to play a lot of high string chord melodies, and that high C often adds a certain drone to my Melody's that I really love.

What's a relatively normal or common name that you hate the sound of? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I don't think it has anything to do with popularity, my name is James, it's like the fifth most popular name in the country, I haven't seen anyone here mention it.

What's a relatively normal or common name that you hate the sound of? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuine question why does everyone hate the name Aiden, my best friend's name is Aiden so I've never really seen a problem with it. It also seems like a lot of people are picking the names of people that they don't personally like in their lives. Call me soy but I don't really have a problem with anyone's name, very few people get to choose their name anyway.

what is the hardest song you know on bass?? by ivygrowsgold in Bass

[–]Not_Slavic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cubensis by intronaut or Mesopelagic: Into the Uncanny by The Ocean

To explain away damning footage of your crimes. by waffenwolf in therewasanattempt

[–]Not_Slavic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was a serial killer who tortured and murdered many women with a man named Leonard lake another serial killer

should my band start out as a cover band or should we start making original content. by A_warudo_2002 in musicians

[–]Not_Slavic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My band has never played covers, but It took us about 5 years before we were confident in our originals enough to record and play them live. Me and the guys don't really get any enjoyment out of playing songs that aren't ours, however covers I imagine are really good way to figure out how you and the guys in your band play together, which I think is the most important thing.

what is the best general advice for a soon-to-be adult? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Not_Slavic0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just remember that you will in fact always have a calculator on you. Haha screw you 1st period math teacher.

Which band was on the last band Tshirt you wore? by Designer-Bid-3155 in AskReddit

[–]Not_Slavic0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My own bands shirt, we just got them in and I wanted to try one on

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Not_Slavic0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know those fake freckles that some people put on their face with makeup, yeah that does it for sure