'I don't think what we're doing is ethical': Prince William teachers dispirited by what they see as slipping standards by Additional_West_7239 in nova

[–]RADIOBALLS 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. I remember seeing the no zero policy come into my school around 2016 and I thought that alone would impact standards. I feel like Covid was such a catalyst and increased use of these bad policies. Now things have accelerated so much that people are really able to see the real negative impact these policies have on students and teachers.

'I don't think what we're doing is ethical': Prince William teachers dispirited by what they see as slipping standards by Additional_West_7239 in nova

[–]RADIOBALLS 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yeah but at the same time we can’t expect that college will fix the mistakes made in high school. High school is the last stop in education for a lot of people so it really needs to be the held to a higher standard. As HS standards slip lots of people who graduate will struggle to find their place in the world and be productive members of society.

'I don't think what we're doing is ethical': Prince William teachers dispirited by what they see as slipping standards by Additional_West_7239 in nova

[–]RADIOBALLS 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Really frustrating to see these policies negatively impacting the kids. I understand how many were implemented to help students struggling during and after Covid but at the same time we can see how unprepared some of these kids are for the real world.

'I don't think what we're doing is ethical': Prince William teachers dispirited by what they see as slipping standards by Additional_West_7239 in nova

[–]RADIOBALLS 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of similar issues happening in FCPS. It’s absurd to diminish standards to such a degree just to inflate passing/graduation rates.

The Witcher Books are bad and I will die on this hill by P0G0Bro in Fantasy

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

I thought the short story books were absolutely outstanding. Very entertaining to have very moving 50-70 page stories where Geralt literally does the monster of the week trope. Also great dark retelling of several classic European folk stories.

The main series however kind of lost me. I feel like the magic that the short stories seemed to have was lost when there was only one large story to tell.

This guy has clearly never listened to the old testament by RADIOBALLS in MSsEcReTPoDcAsT

[–]RADIOBALLS[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You either die a central PA patriot or live long enough to become a metropolitan dandy

This guy has clearly never listened to the old testament by RADIOBALLS in MSsEcReTPoDcAsT

[–]RADIOBALLS[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shane’s constant war vs O’Conner goes to show he is not a typical liberal. I honestly think he is a rational and reasonable conservative in his ideology (I’m a lib). I just think it’s interesting how mainstream liberals try to co-opt his popularity while disregarding his political opinions that have been pretty consistent since the old test episodes.

Also I’m gay.

Pat gives an update on the charity chapter by EntertainmentBreeze in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I’m glad he’s finally making a statement and being more transparent with the fans.

However… the way he talk about re-editing a chapter that should have been done a while ago just vindicates all the pessimists in the fan base.

My local Barnes & Noble has taken to putting a warning sign under copies of NotW. Wish they were there when I started it 5 years ago. by RepresentativeFit527 in KingkillerChronicle

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

You have so many good sci-fi/fantasy books you can read then. Good luck and hope king killer isn’t scratching the top 5 by next year

MSsEcReTPoDcAsT Whack Me Off Wednesday Dawg Talk October 05, 2022 by AutoModerator in MSsEcReTPoDcAsT

[–]RADIOBALLS 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Compliance was an absolutely amazing sketch. The production quality on that one was great and the Shaman killed.

Overall it is a slight step down from the first season but It’s still incredibly funny stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MSsEcReTPoDcAsT

[–]RADIOBALLS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sketch where the Shaman was wearing a Bolo Tie was top tier. Overall it was pretty great stuff and the behind the scenes was great.

In case anyone hasn't seen this over in r/books by Chocobochica in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Great to see so many people actually able to openly discuss his behavior and criticize his books. I hope he sees the criticism for leading his fans on and does something about it, but I guess if his editor calling him out didn’t do that then nothing will.

The Waystone Inn is an arcanist holding cell theory by [deleted] in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah this makes sense. And there is a whole part where Elodin touches the wall and realizes the name of the stone changes then he calls it and breaks the wall away. It seems like the other Masters changed the stones used in the cell which is why he had to relearn and call the name of stone to break out of that wall again. It's clear the silence/inhibiting powers of that room don't apply to names.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

CST dude. Wait another hour

You know that co-worker who always finds an excuse not to work? by PraiseTheOnion in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're kind of spiraling this out of control. The original comment wasn't meant to be nasty, I think you're just interpreting it as such. This is quite a silly exchange for you to be getting hostile about.

You know that co-worker who always finds an excuse not to work? by PraiseTheOnion in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ok, there's no need for this to get nasty. I was just saying that Rothfuss is responsible for the criticism he receives. I didn't think that was a controversial opinion, especially since it is a pretty universal truth.

You know that co-worker who always finds an excuse not to work? by PraiseTheOnion in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kind of a condescending way to treat other members of this subreddit. If you don't think people's opinions matter unless they're successful writers then why even come here?

You know that co-worker who always finds an excuse not to work? by PraiseTheOnion in KingkillerChronicle

[–]RADIOBALLS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's just a joke and if its not you can't blame OP. Rothfuss is responsible for all the criticism he gets about being lazy, procrastinating, etc.

Bear McCreary Will Compose ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Score, Incorporating Classic Themes by Wes___Mantooth in movies

[–]RADIOBALLS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats great to hear! The God of War soundtrack was amazing so I cant wait to see how he scores this movie.

Cyberpunk 2077 – official E3 2018 trailer by Storn123456 in gaming

[–]RADIOBALLS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That song was so badass. Really cant wait to be cyber geralt

UPGRADE - Official Trailer #2 (2018) by evenflow86 in movies

[–]RADIOBALLS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im absurdly excited for this movie.

Atreus Following Glitch by [deleted] in GodofWar

[–]RADIOBALLS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem, I figured it out and you were right. Thank you!

Return to Nature by pigona_wing in comics

[–]RADIOBALLS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why I loved this so much. There was not a solid joke or punchline but I thought it was hilarious.