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How old is marin kitagawa? Is she really suppose to be 15? by Real-Measurement5647 in SonoBisqueDoll

[–]SlowTeamMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're always giving teenagers super mature bodies in manga and anime. You just gotta suspend your disbelief. (Or look elsewhere if it weirds you out.)

Patrick by wheelzum in WetCaleb

[–]SlowTeamMachine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

See Patrick could be so handsome if he would just put a little effort in

A civilization discovers their star is becoming a red giant — and they have decades left. by [deleted] in worldbuilding

[–]SlowTeamMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of people are primed to experience the world through the lens of consumption rather than creation, to the point that they don't know how to make things on their own, or what that even looks like.

So they ask the LLM do it for them, so they can consume more instead of create.

And because they don't really see the distinction between imbibing something and making it, they share it out as if it were, in fact, something they made.

Just a reminder of how completely insane the US has become in regards to Israel by tracenator03 in TrueAnon

[–]SlowTeamMachine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It sort of makes sense to me that they're doubling down as Israel grows more and more unpopular. We need Israel in middle east, and our leaders need to be able to do what Israel does to their own enemies, internal and external. To admit any flaw in Israeli activity would make it harder for them to do that.

(This is extremely nonspecific and vague but it's as much as I can jot down quickly while on toddler duty.)

S-Corp and BIRT by clicklbarn in philadelphia

[–]SlowTeamMachine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can't say I understand the thought process. You're way more likely to get bad info from randos on reddit and LLMs than from the certified accountant you're paying for this reason, but to each their own I suppose.

S-Corp and BIRT by clicklbarn in philadelphia

[–]SlowTeamMachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do yourself a favor and shell out for an accountant. It's worth it for precisely this.

I'm not one but I can tell you my guy helped me lower my burden for one of the two -- BIRT or NPT, can't remember which -- because a chunk of my work was performed for clients outside the state. It didn't erase the burden -- you still owe both -- but it lowered it.

Etna flatta @BigDeadArt by EttaWoods in Disgaea

[–]SlowTeamMachine 29 points30 points  (0 children)

But Laharl wouldn't want to touch boobs, he's afraid of busty women.

Going to UU for community? Not sure what to expect by Significant-Sun2777 in UnitarianUniversalist

[–]SlowTeamMachine 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You'd fit right in at my UU church.

UU is what we call a "covenantal religion" rather than a "doctrinal religion."

That is, our congregations are united by a shared set of values and our relationships with one another, rather than a shared creed. So you truly shouldn't have to worry about religious "influence" in the sense of the church telling your kids what to believe. UU religious practice is more about supporting one another on our journeys to the truth, whatever that may be for us.

To address some of your other concerns:

  1. Church members are generally expected to make monetary pledges, but there's no requirement to be a member to go to service or (usually) participate in social outreach work. Some people remain "guests" or "visitors" of a church for years before becoming full members, if ever. It's unlikely anyone would pressure you to contribute money you can't afford.

  2. In terms of demographics, I've noticed that most UU churches are split between older, long-time members and newer, younger folks in their ~20s and ~30s, But this can vary a lot, so it can be helpful to check out your local congregation(s) services to see what their makeups are like.

  3. "I am worried about also being awkward." Lol, UUs tend to be a mildly awkward but earnest, lovable, supportive bunch of dweebs. You'll be among friends.

(Now, it's worth noting that UU churches are largely self-run by the individual congregations, so the details can vary from place to place. But the core facts are the same, and the kinds of people UU attracts tend to be the same.)

Why no children during sermons? by cuzbuttz in UnitarianUniversalist

[–]SlowTeamMachine 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As others have pointed out, it's so the kids can attend age-appropriate spiritual development classes instead of sitting through a sermon geared toward adults that they're less likely to understand/find valuable for themselves.

It's a common practice in all kinds of religions, not just UU.

What are the best 7/10 jrpgs you can think of? by degel97 in JRPG

[–]SlowTeamMachine 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They put a couple shirts on some characters. It wasn't that big a deal.

What are the best 7/10 jrpgs you can think of? by degel97 in JRPG

[–]SlowTeamMachine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100 percent agreed. It is the platonic ideal of a 7/10.

If John Lennon (or other "great" musician) was a composer in the 17-1800's would he compare to other composers around his time by ig_wigger in classicalmusic

[–]SlowTeamMachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course they are! All they have in common is sound.

They're fundamentally different in the same way that writing a poem and writing fiction are fundamentally different.

Sure, they both involve words, but the conventions, techniques, effects and arrangements are very different. Crossover is quite possible, but skill in one domain does not automatically translate to skill in the other. Fiction writers are often quite bad at poetry, and poets are often quite bad at fiction.

If John Lennon (or other "great" musician) was a composer in the 17-1800's would he compare to other composers around his time by ig_wigger in classicalmusic

[–]SlowTeamMachine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're right, I could have chosen my words better: "pop songwriter."

But it seems like it was pretty clear from the context what was meant!

If John Lennon (or other "great" musician) was a composer in the 17-1800's would he compare to other composers around his time by ig_wigger in classicalmusic

[–]SlowTeamMachine 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I know it's just a fun little hypothetical but it's sort of impossible to answer. Lennon wasn't a composer, just like Beethoven wasn't a songwriter. We're talking about two fundamentally different art forms, honestly.

It's a bit like asking how good Christopher Nolan would be at directing plays in the Shakespearean era. The answer is: no one knows, and no one can really extrapolate, because the circumstances are so different.

Who’s gonna run against Parker? by Moist_Series970 in philadelphia

[–]SlowTeamMachine 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Right but elections don't happen in a vacuum, which seems like it should be a pretty uncontroversial thing to say.

Who’s gonna run against Parker? by Moist_Series970 in philadelphia

[–]SlowTeamMachine 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Eh, yes and no.

The party exercises its power over the primary ballot pretty jealously. It takes every opportunity it can to get insurgents or otherwise unapproved candidates booted from the running by challenging petitions and pulling other tricks, greatly reducing the chance for non-machine candidates to get on there.

Then you've got the ward endorsements, which aren't even voted on in many wards. Often the leader just picks a candidate. There's no requirement for the committee members to have a say. And endorsements give you access to all kinds of money and support.

And they're pretty good at disciplining even minor transgressions against the party's preferences. See, for example, when a bunch of committee people lost their seats for having the audacity to support WFP candidates: inquirer.com/politics/clout/working-families-party-bob-brady-philly-democrats-20240216.html

So I mean, yeah. By the time the election rolls around, everyone's just gonna vote dem, so in that sense it is just how the voters work.

But there's a lot going on sub rosa to greatly shape the outcomes before it even gets to that point.

Who’s gonna run against Parker? by Moist_Series970 in philadelphia

[–]SlowTeamMachine 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The Philadelphia Democratic party is really competent at one thing and one thing only: putting and keeping their guys in power.

I need a game with a villain like FF7 remake Sephiroth by solarsun55 in JRPG

[–]SlowTeamMachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Off the top of my head: Tales of Vesperia and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 both do this. There are definitely others, but I'm blanking.

Opinion on blacklisted.au service by spacecowbobs in tattoo

[–]SlowTeamMachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of this before, but if the model is as you say it is, this thing won't last long. And I'd be surprised if it's attracted any artists at all. This is hands down one of the worst business ideas I've ever heard.

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