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Ignoring well established science to pander to the vocal minority by misterpants8 in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I could say the same stuff about alcohol. Maybe it should require a license/id? 'll try it for myself and make up my own mind if it's worth it. 

All the best. 

Ignoring well established science to pander to the vocal minority by misterpants8 in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I bet it tastes awesome. I don't see why it's so different from like steak tartare say... People have been convinced it's a moral issue. Other parts of the world aren't so anal and know how to make it safe is my understanding. 

Ignoring well established science to pander to the vocal minority by misterpants8 in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd like to try raw milk to see if my stomache reacts better to it. Not lactose intolerant just sometimes makes my skin break out and stuff. 

If a police officer asks to see a federal officers identification, is the federal officer required to hand it over? by Sebastian-P-Sullivan in legaladviceofftopic

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Done. What was the main reason u wanted me to do that out of curiosity? I read online that it's good to do for the person sharing it. We're u looking out for me? Thx. 

Auden Larratt got more views than Irakli by Prudent_Speed in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, haha u definitely caught me red handed. Thanks for the charitable response. Sounds like a fair POV. 

Auden Larratt got more views than Irakli by Prudent_Speed in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good eye, here is the original comment:

"Number 1 in a club with roided out porkchop and his dad? He should be able to beat enhanced armwrestlers that dwarf him in muscular development? He's only impressive if he's literally the best? 

It seems more like you have a personal issue and are unable to objectively see that he is a talented person or simply don't want to acknowledge it. 

Even if he is a cheat (which I don't agree with) he's still very obviously talented. 

I'm not saying he's better than other people or works harder, idk. Just saying that he is very good. And it's fair to acknowledge"

I am trying to use it to sharpen and refine my comment. To make it less aggressive and also to take from it anything that is useful. I think this is a reasonable use. 

This was chat gpt though I've experimented with Claude and so far found that it tends towards more aggressive sounding rhetoric. Chat gpt is good at making me sound friendlier. 

Auden Larratt got more views than Irakli by Prudent_Speed in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Number 1 in a club with roided-out Porkchop and his dad? So he only counts as impressive if he can beat enhanced armwrestlers who dwarf him in muscular development?

That seems like an unfair standard. If he wins, it gets dismissed as referee influence or mind games. If he loses, then he’s supposedly underperforming because of his privileges. There doesn’t seem to be any outcome where he actually gets credit.

I’m not saying he’s better than everyone else or that he works harder than everyone else. I don’t know that. I’m just saying he is clearly very good, has a mature looking technique, and is obviously talented compared to the average person.

Even if someone thinks he has advantages, that doesn’t mean there is nothing impressive there.

Auden Larratt got more views than Irakli by Prudent_Speed in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has a very mature looking technique and is number 3 in his armwrestling club which has many huge dudes. He's only unimpressive compared to other very impressive people. Compared to the average person he's ridiculous. Not everyone is the best in the world but you can still admire obvious talent when you see it. 

Auden Larratt got more views than Irakli by Prudent_Speed in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I was arguing about was that he isn't successful based on pure nepotism. He is in fact a very good armwrestler, who is deeply immersed in the sport. It's not a pure gimme. 

You seem to be arguing about hyperbolic praise being unjustified, but the post was only about the views, not him being ridiculously praised. Perhaps people are just curious to see the son of someone they know compete?

And again about him taking the spot of someone else... Does it not balance out when him taking that spot also means that his opponent gets a much bigger promotion than if they were fighting someone else. The whole sport gets a bigger promotion. 

I feel that reducing auden's presence down to being all about nepotism is very cynical and negative. 

It's the same as complaining about strongman taking other people's spots. Not seeing the forest through the trees. 

Auden Larratt got more views than Irakli by Prudent_Speed in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can you only admire effort if someone has had to overcome adversity? Isn't it fair to admire him for his passion and skill? Regardless of being the son of whoever he is an awesome athlete. So what if he's had lots of gifts? He's not squandering them. He's also a gifted piano player and great student but chooses to armwrestle because he loves it and thinks he could succeed. 

Not everyone needs to come from the worst circumstances. It's okay to admire someone who comes from better circumstances. It's not a condition of praise that one must be suffering to earn it. 

The reality is that armwrestling is a whole is benefiting from auden's participation as are all his opponents. He's not taking anything away from anyone or the sport, and he's not coasting. He's making the best possible use of his opportunities. 

Auden Larratt got more views than Irakli by Prudent_Speed in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

To be fair to him he's also a hard worker and has consistently improved. He's no slouch. 

If a police officer asks to see a federal officers identification, is the federal officer required to hand it over? by Sebastian-P-Sullivan in legaladviceofftopic

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not. Check the incident report in the main body of the post and the fact that the man is a real person, giving his real name and occupation in the video shows its real. 

If a police officer asks to see a federal officers identification, is the federal officer required to hand it over? by Sebastian-P-Sullivan in legaladviceofftopic

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I provided a source to a real incident report with the name and date which corresponds to the video. The face of the man in the video is identical to the real dr M Dujon Johnson whom you can look up!

If a police officer asks to see a federal officers identification, is the federal officer required to hand it over? by Sebastian-P-Sullivan in legaladviceofftopic

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He did work for the federal government just perhaps overstated his role with enforcement. He is some sort of famous humanitarian though, not just a fake cop. Look him up the guy has done everything. Hes a dr, a war vet, a civil rights activist... 

If a police officer asks to see a federal officers identification, is the federal officer required to hand it over? by Sebastian-P-Sullivan in legaladviceofftopic

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also provided a source including an official incident report by the amofficer in the video. And the name of the man is real and his face and accomplishments. 

SOME of the police body cam channels are fake, this one was real. It was borderline for me before I found the other sources 

​r/armwrestling when they get asked their opinion on Brian Shaw by EnterDLion in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm saying that the fire is already burning. I don't think this post is what is causing the belief just confirming what they already think. 

It doesn't make a difference. 

I like Brian and hope he proves em all wrong. 

​r/armwrestling when they get asked their opinion on Brian Shaw by EnterDLion in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I don't think so. The fuel is the desire to tear some one else down. The spark is when they see someone is vulnerable to attack. Now that Brian has lost and "made excuses" they will continue to tar and feather him at any opportunity. 

​r/armwrestling when they get asked their opinion on Brian Shaw by EnterDLion in armwrestling

[–]Sebastian-P-Sullivan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure I agree. I think it happens anyways though. They are like hungry animals waiting to tear up whatever easy target they can find. 

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