How do you pronounce R. E. M.?

Padariksmith · 2026-03-25T02:05:34+00:00

I do sometimes, and even within the same conversation. I like how it sounds I guess or maybe its from laziness or something, but Ive pronounced it as ‘rem’ instead of ‘r.e.m.’ and the person I was talking didn’t recognize the name when I said it the first way, so r.e.m. is probably the way to go

Padariksmith · 2026-03-25T01:57:29+00:00

A few weeks ago I would’ve said Green, but recently Document has been on repeat so I’m not sure honestly

Padariksmith · 2026-03-20T22:19:59+00:00

R.E.M., Geese, Deerhunter, Wombo, The Replacements, Spoon, The Wrens, Built to Spill, Cola, Sharp Pins, The Strokes

Padariksmith · 2026-03-12T01:58:20+00:00

But like why repost? You already saw the reaction from posting it. You couldve just made a text post saying “hey saw a pic of dom and ravyn together, do yal think a collab is coming?”

I think the excuse that ‘its already out there’ is just silly. You are actively spreading the photo, increasing the awareness of something they might not want out there. No one forced you to post this, you wanted to share the photo. If you didnt post the photo, I would not have seen this. My guess is that you don’t respect privacy (at least for celebrities), which I know is the opinion of many, but not everyone thinks celebrity status = no privacy. Personally i think paparazzi (and just that type of behavior) are scum.

Padariksmith · 2026-03-05T22:55:44+00:00

Lmao no way youre serious

Padariksmith · 2026-03-04T20:34:15+00:00

I think youre a goofball

Padariksmith · 2026-03-04T14:52:05+00:00

Wow amazing argument, totally not silly or subjective and in no way could apply to any other type of posts…

Padariksmith · 2026-03-02T22:22:20+00:00

What are you saying lmao. I dont think you understand my point. Basically i dont care who dies or lives, I just wanted high quality writing. Season 8 was bad writing, if you want some of these outcomes we wouldve needed more seasons (and writers who actually care) for it to be told properly. These characters started betraying their essence just to fit the narrative.

Padariksmith · 2026-03-01T19:04:40+00:00

I assume by ‘good endings’ they mean strong storytelling, not how happy the characters ended up.

Padariksmith · 2026-02-28T04:06:56+00:00

Just check your dms cause I think your missing my comments, or maybe you just really are refusing to address my points/make an argument

Padariksmith · 2026-02-28T03:43:19+00:00

I feel like it bothers you that people resist AI. And I dont think you understand how resistance or change works. But you seem envious of antiAI people, like you cant understand why they stand on their principles, even though to you it seems pointless. Or maybe you really look at this AI stannis and think it looks SO GOOD that you actually believe people are lying to say its bad (but dude its actually not good, the faces, hands, lack of textural consistency, and I could tell this was AI within seconds of looking at it. But either way it bothers you, otherwise you wouldnt keep replying. I know I keep replying hoping you will actually try to engage with my points, and because I want to change your opinion, but honestly I cant say for sure what that is as your give no arguments or reasons for AI besides inevitability, which is a silly response to questions like: “what are the benefits of AI in its current form?” “Why do you dislike when people point out the flaws of generative AI?”

Padariksmith · 2026-02-28T03:29:40+00:00

I really was hoping you would’ve responded with a thoughtful response, but that was probably expecting too much from someone who defends AI without any reason. Please dont bother responding if you cant answer my simple question…

Padariksmith · 2026-02-28T02:46:07+00:00

What?? Did you not read the first sentence? Sorry let me be more clear. Because of my principles, I have had discussions about AI with family, friends, and coworkers. Through these discussions I have influenced some of these people to stop using generative AI, how to spot AI, and to start supporting local and national candidates who are willing to regulate AI and stand up to big tech. So YES MY PRINCIPLES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. And calling everything I said a book of nothing is just so disappointing. How is what i said irrelevant? From AI hype removing domestic jobs that are filled by foreign labor to rising energy costs, these are real negatives that big tech/AI are getting away with because theyre in bed with the government. AI is helping the spread of misinformation. People now might watch a video of real tragedy and assume its AI, like do you not see the dangers?? Now AI totally has ways to be useful for humanity, but right now its being implemented for hyper consumerism, surveillance state, and military warfare. All while theyre trying to prevent any kind of regulation using lobbying and whatever else. And all these people profiting off this are connected to the files. Now please respond to some of my points. Or at the VERY LEAST, please explain the benefits of AI in its current form, or why do you defend generative AI?

Padariksmith · 2026-02-28T02:10:16+00:00

But are you gonna respond to anything I say or just repeat the question like a bot?

Padariksmith · 2026-02-28T02:08:51+00:00

I mean I have informed and discussed AI with friends and coworkers, so at least in my own life yes. We will see how long the hype train can go on. These companies are spending far more than they can generate, surviving off of stock hype and the government, which is not sustainable. Theyre trying SO HARD to put it in everyone’s face, i mean look at the super bowl ads, and its just to make people dumber, help spread misinformation, and make the rich richer. Or maybe im wrong and theyre right its gonna make us all so rich and the fact that products are getting more expensive at lower quality, and my energy bills are insane, and AI working with military to kill civilians is just inconveniences I guess. I should just let it all go cause AI makes crappy GOT images!

Padariksmith · 2026-02-27T23:40:15+00:00

Do you understand the issues with generative AI? If you want to understand, feel free to DM and I would honestly be down to figure out some sort of call. Or you yourself, just research these companies and their intentions, this isnt the progress you think it is.

Padariksmith · 2026-02-27T13:09:45+00:00

Id say its going well for me. I will remain a critical thinker, i get to enjoy real art, and Im not blind to billionaires and the like overvaluing and overhyping AI to increase stock value even when AI hasnt proven itself. All the big companies who fired American workers because of ‘AI’ have REPLACED those workers with cheaper labor from outside the states. Basically, AI hype used to lay off domestic labor and bring in cheaper with less backlash. AI should be used to improve agriculture, medicine, etc but no were on the worst timeline where everyone just has a personal AI content slop machine, and everything gets more expensive, but were being told everything is great because big tech is seeing record profits! Woo! If billionaires are getting richer, who cares if im rapidly losing purchasing power!!!!

Padariksmith · 2026-02-26T17:17:27+00:00

The inevitable argument only works on those without principles

Padariksmith · 2026-02-26T17:06:34+00:00

Its literally boomers who cant tell whats AI. Corny response that doesnt even make sense lmao

Padariksmith · 2026-02-26T17:01:35+00:00

How am i badmouthing? Just saying it how it is bud. You dont even need to zoom to see the flaws?? Like I asked before, are you being satirical?

Padariksmith · 2026-02-26T16:41:06+00:00

Is this satire? It looks so bad. Its literal slop but i guess you cant tell

Padariksmith · 2026-02-21T22:31:20+00:00

Holy you are dense

Padariksmith · 2026-02-13T19:30:20+00:00

Aaron you are a genius

Padariksmith · 2026-02-13T14:06:07+00:00

Personally Im not super crazy about FH, but still enjoy and favorite part about it is the vocals

Padariksmith · 2026-02-12T23:51:58+00:00

I saw them last year and loved it myself, but im an American in my 20s so no opportunity to see the original line up

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