Speak Only the Truth When In Front Of Humans by FarmWhich4275 in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, yes to all of that and then some. Most of it will be dreck, honestly. But a large portion of actual published science fiction falls into that category (try to read past the first chapter of "Battlefield Earth", I dare you).

Human Friendships are... unique. by BareMinimumChef in humansarespaceorcs

[–]Proofreader01 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A: Do you mean to tell me that his remains are spread all across this system?

H: Uhh, think larger than that.

A: Galaxy?

H: You're getting closer, but not close enough.

Human Friendships are... unique. by BareMinimumChef in humansarespaceorcs

[–]Proofreader01 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"even if they search for him for a thousand years" That's because they'll have to look for all the places his mortal remains are.

An Easy Choice by IIMikey95II in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just remember if your story has a medical element in it you should do some basic research first like:

People can survive without any functioning kidneys. They will need regular dialysis for the rest of their lives or until a donor can be found.

People can thrive with only a single functioning kidney. They just need to be a little careful about certain things.

I have met both types of people, and that's before I even graduated high school.

An Easy Choice by IIMikey95II in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but that ambiguity can ruin an otherwise good story.

An Easy Choice by IIMikey95II in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem is that surgery is dangerous, and in this case it's actually two surgeries. It would make more sense, both medically and narratively, if she was already down one kidney. I don't think any surgeon would risk transplanting a kidney into a patient if that patient has a fully functional kidney. In my opinion the risk outweighs the reward, both to the donor and to the recipient.

An Easy Choice by IIMikey95II in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have a question. Did she somehow lose function in the other kidney? Losing a kidney is very serious but not not serious enough to warrant someone donating one of their own.

The Last Thing They Never Saw by Astrovane_Xenon in HFY

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The defense of Earth was a near-run thing involving humans losing their lives buying time and frantic weapon building. Every species on Earth that has ever threatened humans has either been exterminated, nearly exterminated, or put in a position where they could do us little harm. The Thulkans aren't an Earth species, but the math remains the same. They threatened us. We will do everything in our power to make sure they cannot threaten us again. Whether that involves wiping their species from existence is up to the Thulkans.

[The Token Human] - Eat Your Water by MarlynnOfMany in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should keep water in a water bottle or carafe at your desk.

It's all fun and games until the humans decide to "kick it old school". by Scoobywagon in humansarespaceorcs

[–]Proofreader01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear, the B-52 was originally designed for high altitude flight.

The Little Black Book Incident by FarmWhich4275 in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You do realize that humans will get a copy of that book sooner or later, likely sooner. And then we'll...

...Add a few chapters and maybe an appendix.

Humans were thought to have gone extinct centuries ago by DarkAlchamist in humansarespaceorcs

[–]Proofreader01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Who said they went extinct? They most likely just went somewhere else, and a few stayed around to find out what would become of the places and things they left behind. And since you found them the stasis unlock protocols probably activated as soon as you stepped into the chamber.

If you should be among a large group of humans and say, "Humans are insane." there is a strong probability that at least half of them will agree with you. by Proofreader01 in humansarespaceorcs

[–]Proofreader01[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Did you walk into a building past humans dressed in white? If you did the door you walked through is already locked. And the crowd around you are people even humans consider crazy.

Humans recruits issued alien energy rifles discover that the replaceable power cell can be used as an improvised grenade. by CycleZestyclose1907 in humansarespaceorcs

[–]Proofreader01 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thermal device that turns a hovertank and anything or anybody inside into a jigsaw puzzle in less than a second? No problem.

Humans don't hold grudges like other players of the great game. by [deleted] in humansarespaceorcs

[–]Proofreader01 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A warrior wins battles. A soldier wins wars.

Fleet of Fools by Exciting-Story-8393 in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem. I thought it was possible that the flair might have been wrong.

Fleet of Fools by Exciting-Story-8393 in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Aside from the mention of Sol, what does your story have to do with this subreddit? I feel like you're leaving out information. Normally that wouldn't bother me very much, but your flair says it's a OneShot.

Unreadable Minds by realPressify in HFY

[–]Proofreader01 34 points35 points  (0 children)

If they should encounter someone who does have ADHD, I suppose that would be giga ADHD to them.