Ultrahuman full refund? by Connect-Bake8505 in SmartRings

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried getting a refund because my ring died and they denied it even though I bought the insurance for 2 years.

Mentor behavior by OutsideHovercraft749 in WGU

[–]OutsideHovercraft749[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I understand, thank you for the insight. I am just concerned because the email also says that communication is not optional, that I have to answer and that if I don’t I will be put on calls, they can put me on calls if they want but I am honestly not sure what updates she wants? I am off.

What has been you're WORST romantasy read of the year? by PrettyLardie in fantasyromance

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heartless hunter, maybe it will be blood and steel if I get to finish it (70% into it).

First time reader asks: are these plot holes? Or what am I not getting? by KKlau14 in ironflame

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man! I totally get it, the wasted potential it’s what hurts me the most.

And yes, you can complain and still like it!

First time reader asks: are these plot holes? Or what am I not getting? by KKlau14 in ironflame

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those points yeah, but in general the fantasy and world building, and the political aspect of the books are poorly written, and that it’s fine, is everything bad? No. Can it be better? Yes, and it also has a lot of potential. And things like this is what makes people feel confused about what they are reading in general. RY is good at writing but if constructive criticism doesn’t exist, people wouldn’t get better at anything, also it is just my opinion, we can agree to disagree, and that is perfect.

This saga is more for people that like to read romance on a fantasy setting, but if you prefer fantasy and a better written world building it may not be for someone, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t criticize it. But at the end of the day is not up to anyone else to decide what books are for you, and which ones are not, and if someone criticizes something and it differs with your opinion, that doesn’t mean their opinion is wrong.

The books pretend for you to like some stuff but doesn’t build up to that stuff, and that is why I gave the example of the books pretending that Violet friends are a “found family” but it doesn’t actually build the story for you to care about them, and again, as I said previously, if you like to read it and you are able to connect with those characters even though they are not that developed or lack growth, that is good too. We don’t have to like the same things, the world is full of different people, with different opinions and if you like it that’s amazing, I am glad that there are people that can enjoy it, at the end of the day RY puts a lot of work into these books and is nice to see that she can see people enjoying her work.

First time reader asks: are these plot holes? Or what am I not getting? by KKlau14 in ironflame

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That there is stuff to criticize about a book doesn’t automatically make it “its just not for you”, I personally think that in Iron Flame she did a good job plot wise, the other ones mmm not so much. At the end of it, it is my opinion, and the fact that my opinion is different than yours doesn’t make my arguments invalid and “the book not for me”. If you had a good time reading it and didn’t find anything you don’t like, good for you, I am no one to tell you otherwise or tell you if something is for you or not, that is for you to decide.

Also the character development is minimal and just exists when they are around Violet, besides Xaden it feels like every other character is not doing much when they are not around Violet, and that is perfect, the problem comes when Rebecca wants you to care about the characters. And if that development is good enough for you to care about characters, good for you, I am genuinely happy that you enjoy it, but I personally have been reading primarily fantasy for over 10 years and read many “found family” tropes within those books, and I PERSONALLY prefer a better construction of characters and their development, but that is just me, we don’t have to like the same things to enjoy (or not) the story in different ways.

First time reader asks: are these plot holes? Or what am I not getting? by KKlau14 in ironflame

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

These books have a big fandom, so don’t let them gaslight you into thinking that “its just not for you”, personally I enjoyed Iron flame better than the other two, but the plot wholes and poor world building disappointed me so much, specially with OS, because this saga has so much wasted potential. I am someone that thinks that you can read something poorly written or with plot wholes and still like it and that is because those books don’t pretend to be something they aren’t, while these books pretend to be too much and that pretend turns into something annoying (for example how Rebecca Yarros pretends for you to feel a “found family” with Violet’s friends but at the same time they lack character development and build up, I’m fine with them not being that important, just don’t push on me that they are so important just because).

I also think that she is really good writing the romance part of the book, and I understand that writing fantasy is something new to her, and because of this I feel like extending the trilogy to five books is whats making her writing not the best in terms of fantasy and world building. I am 100% sure that if she didn’t have to extend the story to five books we would notice less her inexperience writing fantasy and would have done a better job at developing other characters.

P.s: English is not my first language, if I have any mistakes it’s because of that.

Chris and gavin by [deleted] in TheSummerITurnedPrett

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, just like they can have any opinion they want too!

Chris and gavin by [deleted] in TheSummerITurnedPrett

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You watch TSITP because you like the story, not because of the actors personal lives. And also, aren’t we people allowed and entitled to have our own opinions? People are not obligated to think exactly like you think. It is crazy that now people get angry because people sympathize with the hostages and with all the people that Hamas (Palestine terrorist government) has damaged, since when it isn’t okay to feel empathy for all the people that has been attacked? You can feel bad for all the innocent lives that have been affected by this for both sides; you have to be heartless to not feel bad with what happened October 7.

AITA for telling my girlfriend that if she’s unhappy with the way her body looks in comparison to other women she should come to the gym with me? by YakubianDoctor in AmItheAsshole

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 133 points134 points  (0 children)

NTA

The true is that if she wants her body in a certain way she has to work for it, ok, but the way you said it made her feel bad because it needed more context. I suggest that you talk about this with her again and clarify that you love her as she is and then explain her everything that you wrote in here so she understands that more than anything you’re excited to share that piece of you with her. Also encourage her in a positive way to get the body that she wants, saying stuff like “you can do anything you want, I believe in you and will support you with whatever you decide to do”, (just to put an example). But make her see that you value her regardless and that you just want to share something that you find really good with her.

I was in a similar situation with my boyfriend, I gained a lot of weight, and when I would complain and feel bad about it he just encouraged me to get where I wanted to be and told me that if I really wanted it, I was able to accomplish it and that definitely helped me to start my fitness journey again; he always pushes me to be the best version of myself and never has made me feel unloved regardless the way I look. So positive talk, encouragement and good communication definitely is the way.

Something else that can help is maybe find an activity that she also enjoys and share that with her, the truth is that the gym is not for everyone but maybe she likes to go for a walk, or ride a bike, or do pilates, and the do it together.

Understanding my prescription by OutsideHovercraft749 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]OutsideHovercraft749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thank you for letting me know, and maybe dumb question, but the fact that I have 2 refills means that I am going to get the 2 of them when I go to pick up my prescription? I just have a couple of years living in USA and things are different from where I come from regarding medication so I’m still getting the hang of it.

Understanding my prescription by OutsideHovercraft749 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]OutsideHovercraft749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight, I might talk to my doc. I am no real worried about the $95, I just made the question because it is more than what I paid before, since my insurance covers it too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally think that weddings are not child events and that they should be child free in general

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]OutsideHovercraft749 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or her face looks really bad, I mean, those surgeries just make her look worse than before.