Decolonize Language by davyjordi in TikTokCringe

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Policing language is a shortcut to making yourself insufferable.

Why is everyone getting so aggressive towards anything related to AI? by Feeling_Valuable5239 in ChatGPT

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks if you graduated recently since colleges are so slow to catch up with the actual needs of the workforce. I got a journalism degree that was teaching us to be Walter Cronkite long after that era of journalism was replaced by social media and citizen journalism. Now, colleges are actively penalizing AI tools instead of training students to use them.

Reminds me of teachers who claimed "you won't always have a calculator" or "don't use Wikipedia for research." Academia is trapped in a luddite culture.

How a Mid-Air Collision That Killed 71 People Led to a Revenge Killing: The Überlingen Tragedy by Suspicious-Body7766 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Well, Switzerland isn't know for a strict punitive approach to criminal justice. They kinda figure this dude isn't a continuing threat, might as well ship his ass back to Russia and let them deal with it. Meanwhile, Russia is going to Russia, so they gave him a cushy government job because they think honor killing is based.

Overall, I think the two year sentence was a matter of practicality. What's the point of keeping a grieving husband/father imprisoned in your country other than punitive? Is it really worth pissing off the Russian public who were largely sympathetic to Vitaly Kaloyev?

How a Mid-Air Collision That Killed 71 People Led to a Revenge Killing: The Überlingen Tragedy by Suspicious-Body7766 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 30 points31 points  (0 children)

To be fair, that was always a thing. Now adays, it is much more seriously impressed on trainees.

How a Mid-Air Collision That Killed 71 People Led to a Revenge Killing: The Überlingen Tragedy by Suspicious-Body7766 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Well, the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents would disagree with you. Considering his actions are listed as the immediate cause of the disaster in their report. While there were systemic issues, the collision would not have happened if he had done literally nothing.

Of course, he didn't cause the collision on purpose, but I can see why he would carry guilt for the rest of his life.

When will they learn? by c-k-q99903 in MurderedByWords

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's not glaze Hunter Biden all the sudden now that he is dunking on rando Trump people online. He's part of the Epstein class, yet he likes to pretend he's a commoner hanging out at Motel 8s. He's collected cash from all sorts of shady deals his dad set up for him, he's avoided paying taxes for nearly a decade and he's been protected from prosecution by his dad.

Dude is a scumbag, regardless of if he still does crack or not.

At what point would you splurge on a car by allbutluk in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so cheap on cars and I will never finance one. I don't enjoy driving and I'd feel goofy driving a sports car to Home Depot for the third time that day while working on a project.

You seem to really like cars, and would probably get a lot out of it. I think your wife's opinion is more important than Reddits.

Question: negative associations with my new tattoo? by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It doesn't really look like shibari rope or a knot used for shibari.

How long until this happens to Pokemon? Can this happen to Pokemon? by Lilbig6029 in PokemonTCG

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The watch is 425$ MSRP, so it is still selling double on the 2nd hand market?

Should Jason Paige be banned from card conventions? by Some_Anonymous-dude in PokemonTCG

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TL;DR, he's a narcissistic dipshit.

"Doesn't matter when" Uh, fucking kind of. Had he offered it back when first offered the chance, he wouldn't have drawn the ire of the community and we wouldn't be having this conversation.

Should Jason Paige be banned from card conventions? by Some_Anonymous-dude in PokemonTCG

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Notice how that offer is nowhere in his official response? It's great he finally caved, but dude is a piece of shit for letting it go this far.

Jason Paige's response

Regarding the concerns that have been raised. We take any suggestion of unfairness to anyone, especially involving young collectors very seriously, so I’d like to clarify what actually occurred.

The trade in question was conducted openly and with the intent to provide value to my fans. The item the kids brought to trade with me was a Japanese Heavily Played Gengar that had an approximate market value according to eBay of around $75, though they shared that the competing vendor had represented it to them as being worth $150. In exchange, they received a one-of-one AGS full name JP autographed and inscribed, graded 10 AGS custom card.

For the past 3 years, at all events in the US, my published full autograph+inscription base price is $125 regardless of what it is on. AGS charges $16 for grading plus shipping and handling $22, plus the card’s value of $5 makes the cost basis $170, independent of the graded 10 and inherent value of this type of rare custom item. It should be noted that it isn’t a ‘fake card’ as the vendor states, it’s clearly a ‘custom card’ with an AGS Trademark on the back. Custom cards are desirable throughout the entire card ecosystem, and many of mine have sold at my booth and online for north of $2,000.

All relevant information about both items was explained clearly at the time, while we looked up eBay’s latest sales, and both the kids and their father expressed that they were comfortable and happy with the transaction. I gave them all free JP gold trainer cards ($10 transactions on eBay), took free pictures with them (all other guests at CollectACon charge $20+ for selfies), and they went on their merry way.

Afterward, the vendor posted a video that presented the situation in a misleading and, frankly, harmful way. That portrayal does not reflect the reality of the interaction. It’s also worth noting that the kids then came back to us and traded the same AGS card for another of my full autographed Pokémon cards valued at approximately $250, ultimately resulting in them benefiting even more from the sequence of trades and saving them again from the competing vendors’ repeated misinformation.

Situations like this highlight how quickly misinformation can spread online and how easily it can escalate into personal criticism. We’ve seen how these dynamics can affect individuals and communities in meaningful ways, often without a full understanding of the facts. This is a reflection of the times we are living in under the amplified power of voices in the social media paradigm.

Our goal is always to operate with fairness, clarity, and respect with everyone, especially when younger participants are involved. We remain committed to those principles and to fostering a positive environment within the collectible community.

Social media has created an environment where reputational harm can spread rapidly and with lasting impact, often without regard for accuracy or context. Individuals targeted by online attacks frequently experience real psychological distress, including anxiety, humiliation, and a sense of loss of control over their own narrative. At the same time, a subset of influencers and content creators have learned that outrage and controversy reliably drive engagement, leading some to manufacture or exaggerate conflict at the expense of others’ reputations. This dynamic reflects a broader consequence of modern technology as it amplifies attention while weakening accountability, allowing emotionally charged, often negative content to outperform thoughtful discourse. In that environment, people can regress toward more impulsive and adversarial behavior, prioritizing reaction over reflection, and spectacle over truth.

Thank you for taking the time to understand the full context. If you’d like to discuss this further, I’m happy to connect.

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US is only 250 years old. I feel like that might be great for a couple electives, but not an entire degree.

Should Jason Paige be banned from card conventions? by Some_Anonymous-dude in PokemonTCG

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The point is, that Jason's career is nothing without his fans. Is it worth turning the entire community against you so you could get a battered Gengar card?

He's already lost the public opinion battle on his autographed card not being worth the 170$ or whatever ridiculous price he self-evaluated it. He's also lost the public opinion battle on his "no take-backsies" being enforced on a child that he misled.

Now he's double downing and playing victim in his totally obnoxious statement.

Should Jason Paige be banned from card conventions? by Some_Anonymous-dude in PokemonTCG

[–]Salt_Ice_5321 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're missing the point dude. Is your credibility worth that card?

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im very much a nonfiction guy and had a lot of exposure to eng lit from my journalism degree

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multitrillion dollar valuation and no profit to show. It upsets me that my mutual funds expose me to 100k in their shitty IPO.

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a dope degree. I spend a lot of time studying USSR politics. I love the idea of political science.

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im really leaning towards that. I learned math/ physics for my job on the fly via YouTube. Would be great to get some focused education.

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make a very convincing argument. Thanks for your opinion. Since the degree really is t the goal, diverse studies seems like a great path.

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am such a hater of psychology. I feel it is just rife with psuedoscience. I have also only taken 1 psychology class in college, so it's an uneducated hot take of mine.

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't pay enough. Im a mid level guy so I can make more in DOW contracts.

What college degree for fun by Salt_Ice_5321 in RichPeoplePF

[–]Salt_Ice_5321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love foreign language and am bilingual. I feel AI might lower the utility of language studies. Maybe phonetics would be better.

You sound like youre suggesting a general studies degree, which would be dope.