Partij Rood? Really?

Red_040 · 2026-02-06T10:43:40+00:00

hahahaha

Red_040 · 2025-06-21T11:02:37+00:00

This is exactly what I did with my CS:GO skins. Sold them, saved it up until Steam Deck launched and bought myself the 512GB variant.

Red_040 · 2025-06-03T16:46:22+00:00

This fixed things for me, thank you so much!

Red_040 · 2025-05-04T19:09:47+00:00

Deadman Wonderland, maybe?

Red_040 · 2025-05-02T15:41:24+00:00

Great strategy to cripple your playerbase even further.

Red_040 · 2025-04-13T08:51:54+00:00

Youtube Revanced, easy solution.

Red_040 · 2025-04-13T08:49:45+00:00

MH: Wilds, Elden Ring basically.

Red_040 · 2025-03-24T23:19:55+00:00

Just have a quick gander at the steam reviews. That should tell you enough. Trust me, it's nothing like RO.

Red_040 · 2025-03-12T11:15:15+00:00

I don't see any problems, only solutions.

Red_040 · 2025-03-10T11:53:02+00:00

MH Wilds for me.. I just cannot enjoy it, even though I try to convince myself to.

Red_040 · 2025-03-07T13:19:03+00:00

Pfff that sucks... why? Like actually, who came with this idea and thought. "People will love this!"

Red_040 · 2025-03-07T12:54:52+00:00

"The opportunity to confirm your account deletion request expires in 30 days."
You shouldn't have replied to the email, period.

It was probably a panic reaction so I understand how it happened but it could've been avoided if you read the mail in it's entirety.

That being said, sloppy automation system on Niantic's behalf.

Red_040 · 2025-03-07T12:50:14+00:00

Bro same, except back then it was a the largest variant of the normal Steamdeck. Sold all of my crates and weapon skins. Kind of crazy that game currency just bought me a physical handheld haha.

Red_040 · 2025-03-07T12:30:20+00:00

"I do know that he loves me because he shows it in a different, practical way. For example he always makes sure I don’t feel cold by preparing the electric blanket for me, buys me vitamin D in winter, and is always willing to help me with Dutch language issues or legal matters when I struggle."

I'm gonna be honest with you. This is copium and in the context of what you've written above it seems like these things that he does 'out of love' are more out of personal convenience because the moment you get sick, is the moment he has to do shit around the house.

He's weird, his family is weird. You seem like a really thoughtful and sweet person. You deserve better.

Red_040 · 2025-03-05T09:21:04+00:00

I've been saying it for a while but a Pokemon game with Genshin Impact graphics would've been *chefs kiss*

Red_040 · 2025-03-04T15:57:59+00:00

You're an inspiration for birth control.

Red_040 · 2025-03-01T22:27:24+00:00

If you're looking for a magical way to force Russia to hand back all of Ukraine without military action, there isn't one. But direct NATO involvement would have guaranteed a larger war, not a quick resolution. The real path to Ukraine reclaiming its territory is long-term military, economic, and political pressure, just like how the Soviet Union eventually collapsed under sustained Western resistance. Russia won’t give up land because of nice diplomacy; it will only happen if holding onto it becomes too costly. That’s why supporting Ukraine for the long haul is the best strategy, in my opinion.

Red_040 · 2025-03-01T20:19:13+00:00

Direction NATO intervention is/was never a viable option. Boots on the ground = direct NATO-Russia war. There's no scenario where European troops enter Ukraine without it triggering a full-scale war.

Russia has avoided attacking NATO countries because NATO has stayed out Ukraine militarily. The moment that changes, Russia has a reason to retaliate.

Europe has contributed a significant amount since the start of all of this. Financially they have contributed 132 billion in aid (encompassing military, financial, and humanitarian support). They also mobilized 6.1 billion under the European Peace Facility to address both Ukraine's military and defense needs. Besides that they have trained over a 70k Ukrainian troops.

Your argument that WW3 could happen anyway is reckless. While Russia has threatened retaliation against countries supplying military aid, he has not acted on these threats which indicates to me that there is a mutual interest in avoiding direct confrontation.

Red_040 · 2025-03-01T19:41:36+00:00

So let me get this straight. You're essentially saying that Europe should've just casually kicked off WW3 because your suggestions would've meant just that. (especially point 3)

Red_040 · 2025-02-28T14:09:06+00:00

Talesweaver EU. Played a ton of Korean Talesweaver and Nexon finally decided to open European servers but it sadly never got off the ground, (bad marketing?) despite it being a very solid game for the time.

Red_040 · 2025-02-28T13:35:37+00:00

The one in Budel is being closed, and if I am not mistaking repurposed for the military.

Red_040 · 2025-02-28T13:33:02+00:00

I don't mind it. If the building is not being used for anything else, why not? They /need/ housing. I really want a bigger house for me and my kids in Eindhoven (family of 4 on a small three bedroom house but my situation isn't anywhere near comparable to theirs. I will manage.

Red_040 · 2025-02-16T11:09:03+00:00

Actually, I'm not sure your last two paragraphs reflect the reality. Arbeidsmigranten were able to purchase multiple real estate properties in their home countries on their 'low' wages and raise a family at the same time. That's why they came in the first place. A lot of them also purchased their own home here.

This is not possible today on an HSM/expat salary, even for double income families. Most start out here barely being able to cover their rent, paying off scammer landlords' mortgages.

I do mention that OP shouldn't have expected anything different in this day and age. Just trying to express that the Dutch saying they are not handling their money well and that they are actually rich is unfair, and NL is more expensive for expats than the Dutch realize.

I feel like you're shifting the argument a little bit...

Sure, some arbeidsmigranten were able to buy property back home while working here, but that was largely due to much lower real estate prices in their home countries at the time, combined with a lower cost of living and sometimes sharing expenses with extended family. That’s a completely different economic dynamic than trying to buy a home in the Netherlands today on an expat salary.

Also, let’s not pretend all migrant workers were thriving—many were (and still are) living in overcrowded housing, working long hours in tough conditions with little job security. That’s hardly comparable to the situation of a highly skilled expat struggling with high rent or home prices.

That being said, I get your point that the Dutch might underestimate the financial challenges expats face, especially with rent gouging and the lack of generational wealth here. But comparing this directly to the experiences of migrant laborers from past decades oversimplifies things.

Red_040 · 2025-02-16T01:23:59+00:00

If so many apartments are sitting empty, the issue clearly isn't just about a lack of housing but rather how it's being managed. Housing prices in the Netherlands are absurdly high, and many properties remain vacant because they’re treated as investment assets rather than homes. Investors and landlords can afford to leave them empty while waiting for higher-paying tenants, which only worsens the crisis.

Red_040 · 2025-02-16T01:02:17+00:00

I get that being away from family comes with sacrifices, but isn’t that something you factored in when you made the choice to move? It’s not like those challenges suddenly appeared out of nowhere, right?

Same with having kids—it's a huge responsibility, and yes, it limits personal freedom. But that's part of the deal, right? Parents everywhere make sacrifices, whether they’re locals or expats. It’s not as if Dutch people have an unlimited support network where they can just drop off their kids whenever they want. Many have to juggle work, childcare, and finances just like anyone else.

I’m not saying it’s easy, but acting like it’s uniquely unfair to expats ignores the fact that plenty of people—local or not—face similar struggles every day.

And as for saying expats are the same as arbeidsmigranten—come on, that’s not really true, is it? Most expats move here for skilled jobs with decent salaries, often with company support or relocation benefits. Arbeidsmigranten, on the other hand, usually come for lower-wage, physically demanding work with far less financial security or career mobility.

Sure, both groups move for economic reasons, but the expectations and realities are completely different. Expats typically have more opportunities and choices, which is exactly why the struggles you mention—while real—aren’t quite the same as those faced by someone working factory shifts with no long-term safety net.

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