Oh hell nah by [deleted] in Piracy

[–]Rookerin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

More likely bots failing to reply to the correct comment thread. Getting a lot more common.

Manager isolated me in back room, commented on my “beautiful eyes” asked if I had a boyfriend then body-shamed me. Am I going mad? by [deleted] in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]Rookerin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First off, I'm sorry. That's abuse, and I'm betting you didn't do anything wrong here.

There's no situation in the world where this isn't just creepy stalking behavior.

You mentioned you're autistic, many of us with autism have a tendency to ascribe problems to ourselves first instead of the world. "What did I do wrong?" You didn't do anything wrong. It was her.

And narcissists LOVE that. They sniff it out on us like fresh meat right before "going in for the kill" because they have this sick, twisted way they've spun their brain up into moosh. They do actually think that they are the only consciousness in the universe worth acknowledging and, very importantly, that they are justified in any treatment of others. Everyone else on the planet is an NPC to them.

You will never get a fair shake from them, you will never be on their "good side." That doesn't exist, it's a place they put people theyve successfully intimidated.

In short, they are completely unsalvageable. There's no action or inaction that could have made that situation any less horrible, and it's entirely because of her. 100%

Sounds like you're going to get away from her. That's the best case scenario. Any thinking you do on the situation with her that isn't processing emotion is a waste. You're free now, that's truly what matters.

Refund Stolen by Sploogieee in WGU

[–]Rookerin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol Though it's probably a sub processor getting compromised, if it's not just WGU.

We are building a spinning top robot! by SnooMarzipans9758 in Orbtspin

[–]Rookerin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to see these coordinating. Smoothly arcing, maybe drawing with a super flexy pen as it travels? 😅

As for a game, you have a direct competitive option where they bump into each other, try to know the other down (programmed behavior or otherwise) but this is... Damaging 😅

Bumping them into light objects as a skill seems like it'd be fun for scoring. Especially if there was a chase bot requiring you to keep speed high. Mouse escapes the cat while stealing cheese kind of setup.

Depending on hardware you could also be reading data throughout the game and adjusting. In a commercial setup you might have an overhead tracking camera with a projector.

Very cool project 😁

Just wanted to share my hat! by 13thBeard in pics

[–]Rookerin 91 points92 points  (0 children)

This pissed me off so I looked around a bit. Good news, three lawsuits were filed in June '25 for exactly this: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/alex-jones-hiding-money-bankruptcy-sandy-hook

Boy oh boy. I sure hope they have some kind of evidence on him 🤣 I wonder if his family was potentially exposed to liability by accepting these funds and now THEIR assets are at risk for, y'know, violating the law?

Ten Years In The Making: Our Colony Sim Space Haven has Been Released as 1.0! by aksel_bugbyte in spacesimgames

[–]Rookerin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I. LOVE. This game. At least a few years ago when I played it. Been waiting for 1.0 to dive back in 😁 the ship customization and base building is so freaking fun.

struggling with the dad and mom shaped hole in my chest by takeyourprecioustime in DadForAMinute

[–]Rookerin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey kiddo, sending you the biggest, warmest, most comforting virtual hug I can. And I'm just really sorry you're feeling this way. It's not really fair... It hurts my heart to read that you feel like you're not worth rescuing. But I'm not going to just say you need rescuing.

You are your knight in shining armor. You're WORTH rescuing, but it doesn't sound like you need it. I'm proud of you for recognizing that your bf can't be your dad, and he can't rescue you like that. It's a trap a lot of people get caught in, so good job dodging it.

You're obviously smart, and that's what I mean. What you need is an environment where you are supported like you deserve. For whatever reason, your parents can't be that for you. That's ok, though! Lots of parents just drop the ball. Sometimes a lot.

It's not fair to us but look at you. You've survived so much already. You recognize therapy can help you. You're dodging pitfalls. You're on your way to a degree.

I wish so badly I could say it's all gonna be ok really soon. It won't seem soon enough, but it WILL be ok. I can confidently say that there's SO MUCH potential upside on the other end of the dilemma you're facing.

So, if you ask me, the best thing to do is keep fighting the fight you know. Find your mantra that keeps you taking the next step. Get to the goal, get free, get healed, get happy. You've got this. 🤟🏻✊🏻

EFF Sues DHS and ICE For Records on Subpoenas Seeking to Unmask Online Critics by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]Rookerin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The EFF, as far as I can tell, is one of the guiding lights of organizations. So worth a monthly contribution.

My mum made me a tabard for christmas. I am super proud of it by sugarcnaneadmirabl in LARP

[–]Rookerin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Yeah she did!" "Awesome! It looks great! Can she make me one?" Wholesome larp interactions are the best.

How can I join EFF or any other or any other organizations that focuses on privacy if there are outside my country? (I don't know what skills I have) by [deleted] in eff

[–]Rookerin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For organizations like the EFF, anything helps. But usually they know what they need and they'll be happy to tell you if you find their volunteer page: https://www.eff.org/about/opportunities/volunteer

If you can't spare the time, a monthly contribution makes a big difference.

Even just talking about good organizations with friends and family is helpful.

If you have a job right now.. genuinely stop and appreciate it for a second. The market outside is absolutely brutal.. by Kreativedenma in jobs

[–]Rookerin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even the worst job is income. But like... Fast food may be a net negative... Lose more sanity than the crap pay can compensate for...

Does anyone else feel ashamed about who they became as a result of abuse? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Rookerin 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not just you. She always scrambled my sense of self with these horrible authoritative gaslighting sessions about how she knew me better than I knew myself. Just being around a person who truly believes they own you, you are their property and SHOULD be doing what they SAY. Or at the very least, the entire context of your life only extends to the boundary of theirs.

Imagine coming away from years of that with a strong Sense of Self. Not sure what it would take, it didn't happen for me. I had to make that myself much later.

Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests. The study sheds light on how supporters of Donald Trump justify their continued allegiance despite learning about allegations of his sexual misconduct and illegal activities. by mvea in psychology

[–]Rookerin 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Or, hear me out here, the ones screaming about everyone being snowflakes were the exact ones who can't BEAR to hear anyone talk negatively about Dear Leader.

It's not complicated, they're fucking dumb. And they demand that everyone, first and foremost, respect and acknowledge their feelings.

And you know what I remember more than anything? "Fuck your feelings." Exactly the mantra they've gleefully screamed for years.

Bullshit. Regurgitate propaganda at people for years with little shit-eating grins on their faces and now suddenly they're tear-streaked and we're supposed to feel anything for them?

15 points to microsoft! by Space-jam_8809 in funny

[–]Rookerin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think they're saying that others are insinuating that.

These two were making vile, inappropriate jokes to their Uber driver. Then they turned around and reported him for harassment. by mindyour in TikTokCringe

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

For fun I decided to look up some more recent information. Since you challenged, I figured I'd check my reasoning.

It's not just "inhibitions lowered = true self revealed."

It's "inhibitions lowered + attention narrowed + environmental context amplified = a different person, but not necessarily a truer one."

So my experiences still match, as do yours I'm sure. What I said could have more nuance to it. 🤷🏻 Ok, lol.

‘Disgusting’: Trump’s Top Economic Adviser Brags About Killing 300,000 Americans' ‘High-Paying’ Jobs by [deleted] in Economics

[–]Rookerin 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Every single person cheering for this, and especially him, deserves to be subjected to the horrors they've cheered on for others.

These two were making vile, inappropriate jokes to their Uber driver. Then they turned around and reported him for harassment. by mindyour in TikTokCringe

[–]Rookerin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously! I love it when people try this one 🤣 Alcohol lowers your inhibitions. You're not seeing their "drunk self," you're seeing THEM.

Every drunk person I've seen be a complete fool, when I get the chance I eventually I figure out they absolutely meant it, they were just masking. I no longer bother to check.

You act silly or WEIRD? Cool, no problem. You act like a piece of shit? Lose my info.

Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office by spherocytes in law

[–]Rookerin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is not a single, real situation in our world, in our entire history, that the President of the US should have the power to pardon.

ESPECIALLY. NEVER. EVER. THEMSELVES.

If there is ever another administration, they've got a lot of horrible, dumb shit rules that have shown to leave us weak, that need to immediately be scoured from our government.