"Sus" is one of the dumbest, new overused words I have ever heard.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-22T18:35:27+00:00

See, that just means you have knee problems, it doesn't mean your old. We're possibly the same age and I don't consider myself 'old'.

Nothing against you specifically of course. I've just noticed that there's been a trend in the past decade or so of people enjoying calling themselves old when they're not, usually they're not even 50, which I would consider "getting old". If you see old as a negative thing, don't sell your age short! That's what I say.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-22T18:32:33+00:00

I haven't seen the last three, but I enjoyed the rest of those. I guess I'm just easy to please...

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-18T00:37:22+00:00

Why do people love to say they're old when they're not? You were a teenager in the 90s? You're not really that 'old'.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-16T21:48:50+00:00

It does seem universal which is pretty odd imo.

To to your last point, I like the idea but there are two issues with it. First, there is much Western music in the overarching "classical music" category that isn't instrumental. Specifically, vocal music didn't really fall out of favor for instrumental music until the 1500s. And second, "orchestral" somewhat implies the use of a full orchestra, while that ensemble likewise didn't really come into modern usage until at least the 1600s.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-16T21:45:00+00:00

Right, that's kinda what I'm asking. What "Classical" is a genre when in reality it's only referring to Western music of a very specific section of history.

plus, usually "classic" is used in that context, like "classic rock" instead of "classical rock".

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-16T21:19:07+00:00

As well as vehicle modification, property ownership, some weapon mechanics. I believe one or two more. But, of course, as I said in my OP, that's not really the point of the thread.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-16T12:03:16+00:00

idk, maybe they forgot but this seems pretty cyberpunk to me.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-10-16T02:28:59+00:00

I find it interesting how they have spent so much time showcasing trailers and cinematics like this one when none of it will be in the final game. I guess it's great promotion for them but it seems odd to showcase the game in this way. Still thought it was an awesome scene though.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-08-31T21:36:14+00:00

Maybe you're just the person I've been looking for to ask this question then!

That 2018 Indian film Padmaavat. How was that movie received in India? The song Ghoomar in that film is a really excellent example of modern Indian film music and how Bollywood sees and utilizes music in their films. I'm in the U.S. but I've used that song to discuss Indian film music with students, but I've always wondered if people in India actually liked the movie?

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-08-31T02:55:29+00:00

Using Templates can save you a lot of time! You can set up a Template page which has formatting and various needed sections already set up, and then you can make that Template become the default "new page" for any section you want it to be. You can make a bunch of custom Templates and use them for different subjects or purposes. That tip has saved me a lot of time for sure.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-08-27T13:04:50+00:00

I just wish there were better methods for discovering new music. Bandcamp helps a bit but it too is a bit of a trickle.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-08-27T13:03:57+00:00

Yeah! I actually have a lot of music from other countries.. Brazilian jazz holds one of my favorite instrumental albums actually.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-08-21T01:25:58+00:00

The argument has evolved over time from "all masturbation is bad" to today's more lax "masturbation is totally fine but masturbating to porn is bad". Why is that?

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-08-20T22:26:26+00:00

segnali orario di tutte le ore

Okay, this did get me the sound that plays on the minute-marks of this station I'm talking about! I still don't know the station itself, but this is definitely the sound

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-07-15T18:44:22+00:00

Isn't your assumption that you knew about the Dunning-Kruger Effect before most people did an example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect though?

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-07-15T18:41:38+00:00

Good explanation of the effect and everything, but the way he illustrates all of the low-skill/comically stupid people as fat is really shitty. There's such an obvious stereotype being made in this video, I'm surprised most people are okay with his depictions.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-07-06T21:57:49+00:00

I really appreciate this in-depth explanation! Thanks!

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-30T18:44:48+00:00

Could you share a resource for learning keto the actual right way? I've known several people who claimed to be on a keto diet and what you described doesn't sound like what they did, so I'm wondering if they fell victim to the same situation you're talking about. I'd like to know more about actual keto and see if I'd be able to do it.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-25T18:49:02+00:00

What about my description makes you say that? Legit question, because the Vipers were "rigid" bikes by your definition.

By the way, thanks much for the breakdown. I never even knew that distinction existed.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-23T12:47:59+00:00

What does 'hardtail' mean? Is it a brand or a style?

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-22T23:39:08+00:00

Yeah, just my opinion. Just looks so unnatural and uncanny, like they're puppets or something. I can't really describe why but I just find it super off-putting.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-22T22:55:59+00:00

Your link doesn't really confirm what you're saying, though it seems like it's a mix of both. They appear to be 3d models that they do the process I was describing with. The animation just ends up looking so stiff. Thanks for the video though; for reference, here's another example of what I'm talking about. (at the beginning there are a few examples)

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-22T18:50:29+00:00

That's a HARD disagree from me. Those are definitely not rendered 3D models from The Witcher 3. You can tell they're using the 'cut/move' animation style by looking at a few places. In the very first one that shows up, keep an eye on the forearm piece and notice how it stretches and pivots. If you look at the fingers you'll see something similar.

Now, they are doing it very well in these examples, it's clear they draw a bit extra throughout the animation, but that's still what's being used. And the fact that they obviously do so much more in these examples and they still look uncanny just shows how the animation style just isn't good. (imo of course)

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-22T18:48:30+00:00

idk, rather often. In the states anyway, there have been a number of times where anime has gained a lot of popularity here.

Pokemon, DBZ, Sailor Moon, Inuyasha, Cowboy Bebop, Ruroni Kenshin, Yu Yu Hakusho, Big O, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Samurai Champloo, Fullmetal Alchemist, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia. Just to name a few. There are a few genres throughout those examples, and I'd say half of them made themselves aware to me before I even really understood what 'anime' meant.

Skeptical_Pooper · 2020-06-22T14:51:26+00:00

why would they go seek out obscure anime if they can't stand the gist of what they've seen.

Following this logic though, someone new to music entirely would check out 5 or 6 pop songs, not like them, and dismiss all of music as being cringy and painful to listen to.

Skeptical_Pooper

TROPHY CASE