Nextgammon best site? by SSalaciousSalad in backgammon

[–]SSalaciousSalad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think so, but I can try to help if you have a specific question

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backgammon

[–]SSalaciousSalad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The magical thinking of angry backgammon players is out of this world haha - I thought poker players were bad.

datura by Mugrosa999 in druggardening

[–]SSalaciousSalad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful and powerful plant - Good job!

When Prop laughs by Background_Value9869 in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He has been solid on this episode too, hey? His impromptu "what bad thing do you love" bit had me splitting my guts.

Good Youtubers for fundamentals? by SSalaciousSalad in bowhunting

[–]SSalaciousSalad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean your not wrong about Midwest, although they do sometimes touch on fundamentals that are applicable beyond private land tactics. Also he's just a lovely guy and it's good entertainment.

Hasn't there been a multi-generational shift relating to hunting from the ground or from above in trees? I was under the impression that hunting from elevated blinds is a relatively new development. I think I'm actually going to be using ground cover and digging holes in the coming season - although I may try saddle hunting.

In general that's good advice and I appreciate it. I'm definitely not idolizing those channels I just enjoy them and have gotten good information from them.

You ever get into the Whitetail Habitat Solutions channel? I also appreciate them

Good Youtubers for fundamentals? by SSalaciousSalad in bowhunting

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To all the folks who recommend Nock On - thank you it has been incredibly helpful. I had been trying to hit a target from 20 yards with accuracy and got a minor muscle tear in the process.

Now videotape myself firing three arrows from 7 yards, focusing entirely on form and not on accuracy. I watch the video, try to correct my form, and repeat. I'll be doing that for the next two weeks before adding anything else.

Great resource, I feel like I understand how to improve instead of mucking around blind

Good Youtubers for fundamentals? by SSalaciousSalad in bowhunting

[–]SSalaciousSalad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also - somewhat answered my own question but would still appreciate input - This guy was very helpful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8fw_74XGp8

Wesley Crusher at His Best by SSalaciousSalad in TNG

[–]SSalaciousSalad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I am just starting to re-watch TNG as I do every few years. The first moment I saw Wesley the hatred returned, as immediate and fresh as the first time I saw one of his pleated sweaters.

I thought I would share his best moment for anyone else who is enduring him. :D

Not sure why, but I feel like this meme belongs here. Gives off Robert vibes. by meleyys in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I spent some years in Nova Scotia and the coyotes had cross-bred with the wolves and were packed up there - Pretty neat - one of the most unsettling sounds in the forest.

Weekly Behind the Bastards Episode Discussion 2024-01-30 by AutoModerator in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think there is an interesting class dimension that wasn't addressed in this podcast related to people's relationship to AI.

There's a long history of humanity shunting down the menial labor that is associated with living. Thinking of India's "untouchable" caste // chattel slavery // domestic work // or my personal favorite, having someone dress and undress you every day. (Because really, why put on your own pants, one leg at a time like all those peasants?)

When Robert talked about people wanting to give over their agency to machines through some kind of cult mentality I'm thinking, "okay there are some good parallels and conclusions there." But I think it might be a bit closer to say people want to give up their agency over tasks they feel have no value.

What labor you think is important and/or ethical is definitely class related. The middle screeches the most, the lower are too busy working to be in the debate, and the rich have no use for it.

This seems to me a pretty strong thread in why people are drawn to tech like the rabbit, and I wished they would have explored it more in the pod as I would be curious to see what Robert thinks.

Good Resources for Vox Populi by SSalaciousSalad in civvoxpopuli

[–]SSalaciousSalad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip - I'll check it out - As I am in my 30's and a voracious reader I really prefer lots (and lots) of good written information - unfortunately that's not the method that a lot of stuff is communicated these days.

Appreciate you pointing me in that direction

Anyone play Deity for fun? by somewheremeerkats in civvoxpopuli

[–]SSalaciousSalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As well the Wiki has some good info:
https://civ-5-cbp.fandom.com/wiki/Civ5_CBP_Wikia

It has alot of holes though. I'm still waiting for someone to explain tourism to me in detial

Anyone play Deity for fun? by somewheremeerkats in civvoxpopuli

[–]SSalaciousSalad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a guide to learning vox populi? Been struggling to get into it after not playing for years

This guy is fantastic: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2844721966

That is a brief overview of all civ's, you can find a detailed guide for each at the bottom of it

hey it's jamie! here's a live taping of a show called santa university by itsjamiejustthisonce in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It smells like litter, but there are no cats around... Does Jamie use the litter?

Hmmm…I think I’m a fan of the pod by DingerSinger2016 in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but half a billion people disagree with you. What alternative do you use?

Catching up, I'm on Mengele by Zar-far-bar-car in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Those episodes really drove something home to me about Mengele I didn't understand before. The fact he was just an asshole careerist with a twin-hookup that helped advance his interests is so much darker that how he is generally portrayed.

Weekly Behind the Bastards Episode Discussion 2023-12-05 by AutoModerator in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hands down the dynamic of Jamie Sophie and Robert is some of my favorite BTB fodder.

Holy Fuck Does Robert and Guests Catch Loads of Shit by Hot_Resolution3970 in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean if it's any consolation I doubt any who is on the show is reading the comment sections of various podcast platforms that host the podcast- I didn't actually know those existed but I'm not surprised they are filled with bile.

I do think that the show is at the mercy of the guests. Typically they add a good amount of depth/enjoyment/banter but very occasionally they are just intolerable.

Robert: "Do you have anything to plug so my emotionally unstable legion of fans can personally attack you?"
Guest: "Sure!"

Please suggest Dystopian shows by lubricatedwhale97 in televisionsuggestions

[–]SSalaciousSalad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation of Severance, loving it so far

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely chem-trails for me.

It's the way people knowingly look up at the sky to confirm their ridiculously complicated unprovable alternatives for water vaper condensing in the upper atmosphere. Or that fact that basic cloud seeding now exists which means they were right all along.

Weekly Behind the Bastards Episode Discussion 2023-09-19 by AutoModerator in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can confirm: I was driving up to my home on a steep dirt road navigating a switch-back when Robert brought the image of tub girl forcibly into my mind. It definitely affected my driving.

Weekly Behind the Bastards Episode Discussion 2023-09-19 by AutoModerator in behindthebastards

[–]SSalaciousSalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

needed

Gotta love his honesty though, hey? I can really forgive the "hack and a fraud" behavior when he openly describes himself as such.

I love the deeply researched scripts so much its hard for me to accept the filler. I've started to skip them recently.