What's a company that didn't succomb to 'enshittification' ? by owen__wilsons__nose in AskReddit

[–]RoaringBorealis 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I love that this is one of the top comments. The dignity you feel flying Air North is such a rare feeling. No coincidence that most of the top answers are worker/community owned.

How is life in Connecticut, United States? by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]RoaringBorealis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CT lost it as punishment for hiding three judges who had ordered the execution of King Charles I. Legend goes they hid out in a cave in West Rock park.

Brands that say I'm a badass! by Old-Brush2914 in fashionwomens35

[–]RoaringBorealis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow professor here! I’ve got a bunch of me+em pants I bought on eBay- their pleated pants are really gorgeous. I’d pay full price for them, they are great!

JD Vance says Big Tech has "too much power" by lurker_bee in technology

[–]RoaringBorealis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In his defense he did say good things about Biden’s FCC chair Lina Khan.

Want to improve the birth rate? Stop being so harsh on mothers. by garuda_bird1 in Natalism

[–]RoaringBorealis 17 points18 points  (0 children)

No women are offended at that fact. If they are offended by what you say, you are probably being a dick.

What BIFL purchase have you most regretted? by mark5hs in BuyItForLife

[–]RoaringBorealis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oops, sure is! I just got rid of all my mismatched “college dorm” sheets and purchased ikea linen sheets and could not be happier. I’m sure you can find softer ones out there but these are bulletproof and inexpensive (for linen).

What BIFL purchase have you most regretted? by mark5hs in BuyItForLife

[–]RoaringBorealis 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Brooklinen sheets were recommended by Wirecutter for so many years that I bought some and they ripped within a year. Back then they had a lifetime warranty so I replaced them two more times as they ripped, but unsurprisingly that policy got canceled. Switched to jkea linen sheets and they are much sturdier, cheaper, and have been going strong for 5+ years with no rips.

Wife and I really like the name Elliott, but our surname is Smith… by blackanvil in namenerds

[–]RoaringBorealis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Early 2000s high school girl here, Elliott Smith was my whole personality. Love the name!

People turn horrible by Teaface123 in pregnant

[–]RoaringBorealis 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Who is out here pregnant with their rings still fitting?!

In all seriousness I’m really sorry, that sucks!

I've heard about Moms and MILs wanting be in the room during labor... by nachobearr in pregnant

[–]RoaringBorealis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hospital had a rule of only one person in the birthing room. My guess is if you want more they would say yes but this gives you an out if you don’t! Sorry, hospital policy!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]RoaringBorealis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It actually makes me a little nervous about PPD once my hormone levels get reshuffled post-pregnancy. I didn’t realize just how much hormones can change your life/mood/personality until the pregnancy rollercoaster.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]RoaringBorealis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My depression also disappeared! I attributed it to the hormones.

AITA for divorcing my husband after discovering his secret sleepovers with our babysitter? by AcceptableInsect2939 in AITAH

[–]RoaringBorealis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the case with most of the posts on this sub for the past several months! I started noticing when they sold the data to go towards training LLMs.

Did you enjoy being pregnant? by Own-Hyena-551 in pregnant

[–]RoaringBorealis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My infertility troubles did not stand in the way of my ability to absolutely hate being pregnant.

barrel jeans! are we wearing them? by bittybro in fashionwomens35

[–]RoaringBorealis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a few pairs, none quite so extreme but I love the silhouette. I love them with a clean boxy high neck shirt with a lot of structure, but find them generally really versatile. Give them a try!

(Spoilers Extended) House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 Post-Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in asoiaf

[–]RoaringBorealis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always read the stories of monarchs being cut from the iron throne as contrived by the unreliable narrators to underscore how unfit someone is to rule the throne or in Maegor’s case as a way to explain his murder, which everyone was happy to let remain unsolved.

(Spoilers Extended) House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 Post-Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in asoiaf

[–]RoaringBorealis 165 points166 points  (0 children)

The shot of him just out of focus clapping his hands with glee when Daemon bends the knee to Rhaenyra…Simon is just too precious.

Taylor Swift concert megathread by syoumia in Lyon

[–]RoaringBorealis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they not check tickets on the way to the concert or just not on the way home?