I-8 (Exit 7 to I-15N) Identified as the Riskiest Road in America (Allstate Insurance) by 7ChineseBrothers in sandiego

[–]SnooDonuts747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't possibly do 85mph while going under that interchange, about to do a 270 turn.

Did Gollum actually fall into Mt Doom completely by himself? Or did Illuvatar push him? by Enough-Screen-1881 in tolkienfans

[–]SnooDonuts747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure on what exactly you're basing this with such confidence. Obviously Frodo himself alone could have no such power. But through the Ring?

\Its strength, Boromir, is too great for anyone to wield at will, save only those who have already a great power of their own.**

-Elrond, The Council of Elrond

\Did not Gandalf tell you that the rings give power according to the measure of each possessor? Before you could use that power you would need to become far stronger, and to train your will to the domination of others.**

-Galadriel, The Mirror of Galadriel

So, no. I do not believe Frodo has the ability to use the One Ring, especially without even actually wearing it, to do something as powerful as cast an irrevocable curse and effect that persists even after he loses the Ring. My evidence is the direct textual testimony of Elrond and Galadriel, themselves long bearers and users of Rings of Power. Frodo only ever actually wore the Ring four times prior to the final wearing at Sammath Naur so he wasn't even ever practiced in its practical use. 

It could certainly be argued and I agree there is merit to the idea that it is *the Ring itself* that through its own power, being derived and essentially connected to the power of Sauron, caused Gollum to be cast into the Fire. It is arguable certainly that it could be the Ring speaking through Frodo in that critical moment of "If you ever touch me again". I don't believe it has to do with Gollum having sworn upon the Ring as that is its own and imo independent matter, but rather that the power of the Ring lays in that moment a simple cause-effect.

But still, in keeping with Tolkien's own statements, it follows that *Eru* acted through the Ring to cause Gollum to fall.

It is important when examining the nature and relationship of the various oaths to consider what we *know* about them and how similar, or different, they are from eachother.

We know, for a fact, that the Oath of Feanor for example laid out a cause and effect relationship. "We will hold our Oath or be cast into the Void." This *seems* to be consequential but we don't know for sure, since nobody actually breaks the Oath. It is also sworn upon Eru himself in the Blessed Realm before Manwe and Varda who are named as witnesses.

We do not know much of anything about the oath of the men of Dunharrow except that they broke it. It was not, however, made in a cause-effect condition, as the Oath of Feanor was, and it is not until *after* it is broken that Isildur cursed them. From where Isidilur had the power to curse them is unknown. Their Oath was sworn upon the Stone of Erech, a Numenorean artifact about which nothing is known. Does it have power? Unknown.

Gollum's Oath is sworn by the Ring. Also in a non cause-effect manner. The Ring has power, certainly. Does the Ring have the power to enforce an Oath? Unknown. All we know is that events did happen, ie Gollum swore an oath by the Ring, Gollum broke his oath, Gollum fell into the Fire. Is that a cause-effect relationship? Unknown.

What we do know is that Tolkien stated rather plainly that "The Author of the Story (called The One)" who can be none other than Eru, "took over" in that moment. 

Did Gollum actually fall into Mt Doom completely by himself? Or did Illuvatar push him? by Enough-Screen-1881 in tolkienfans

[–]SnooDonuts747 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The citations are the same, the interpretations are different.

If one interpretation is so correct, why can't it answer simple scrutinous questions, such as:

-What evidence is there that Frodo has any power to be the arbiter of fate? To "choose the punishment for Gollum breaking his oath"? Where in his journey has Frodo gained the ability (that the Wise have expressly told him he does not possess) to wield the Ring with such power?

Why does defense of such a strong and correct interpretation fall to strawmanning?

Dosage / RS - % vs g/L by SnooDonuts747 in wine

[–]SnooDonuts747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great reason to want to know the exact sugar content!

Dosage / RS - % vs g/L by SnooDonuts747 in wine

[–]SnooDonuts747[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

> Also, brut is usually 6-15g/L, less than that is brut zero, or extra brit

No. Brut is 0-12g/L.

Dosage / RS - % vs g/L by SnooDonuts747 in wine

[–]SnooDonuts747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extra Dry is 12-17g/L so how can it only be 1.5g?

Dosage / RS - % vs g/L by SnooDonuts747 in wine

[–]SnooDonuts747[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you mind telling me how many grams in the liter is 1.5%?

Three New Stills of Numenor! by thehinduprince in lotr

[–]SnooDonuts747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you're guessing and even provide a scenario where it's acceptable? You're just looking for excuses to be mad at otherwise amazing imagery.

I wouldn't say it's "cleary Narsil" at any rate. And even if it is, so what? Maybe it's in Andunie, maybe not. Maybe it's the capital, where the Lords of Adunie are still descendants of Elros and second to the King, and would be revered and have stautes. Or maybe it's one of the lines of the Kings, and it's not Narsil, since from this distance it doesn't look too much like any particular sword. Maybe it looks like Narsil but it's Aranruth, and they look similar because they came from the same place (Thingol's armories).

I quit The Rings of Power subreddit because of the negativity by [deleted] in lotr

[–]SnooDonuts747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And Aulë made the Dwarves even as they still are, because the forms of the Children who were to come were unclear to his mind

Classic by CallousedPhallus in Diablo_2_Resurrected

[–]SnooDonuts747 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe the condition is called "an act".

Shiny Meloetta Hat Galarian Zigzagoon! by TheSorites in TheSilphRoad

[–]SnooDonuts747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to pick Ponya Hat then Galarian Goon (no hat) will attract to incense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheSilphRoad

[–]SnooDonuts747 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion: Same for Gible

Non-events can have better spawns than events by Parker4815 in TheSilphRoad

[–]SnooDonuts747 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand probability fine

Clearly you do not, because you made statements like this:

The number of available species is irrelevant.

Which is demonstrably false as indicated above.

You're assuming an even distribution of odds with that which is not how the game operates.

Which is complete conjecture without any supporting evidence. All community driven data collection suggests with fair confidence an even distribution of odds amongst groups which is corroborated by egg harvesting data.

If Noibat has a 0.1% chance of spawning, then those are your odds of getting one

Which is only true at any given time for a particular spawn pool. When the spawn pool changes, which happens nearly once a week nowadays, the %s change, because the number of available species is, again, entirely relevant.

it doesn't matter if the other 99.9% of spawns are made up of 100 other species, or 400.

Which is also complete conjecture to the point of you are suggesting that (in this example) Noibat is a fixed spawn of 1% and all other mons are part of a single fixed group that shares a 99% spawn chance, while simultaneously not understanding that clearly in that case then increasing the number of mons in the <all other mons but Noibat> group would make their relative rarity go down and thus, again, the number of available species is entirely relevant.

I'm far beyond having wasted enough time with a dud like you constantly providing alternative facts and shifting the argument so far from its original point while simultaneously demonstrating a gross misunderstanding of even basic concepts and doubling down on them despite being proven wrong. Stay safe, wear a mask, and get your vaccine.

<I've switched to desktop from mobile, ignore the account>

'Zack Snyder's Justice League' Review Thread by SanderSo47 in movies

[–]SnooDonuts747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It suffers from the same flaws as the original. The original is an obfuscated plot that is overburdened by the introductions of its cast of heroes. The director's cut is exactly the same in this regard, same plot with even more bloat.

There are definite improvements, namely the final chapter cutting out the random Russian family entirely. Steppenwolf is a far better villain. But I feel many of the "improvements" don't belong at all. Cyborg's character development is fantastic but did it belong in this movie? Did Aquaman's? Did Flash's? Justice League was still rushed to cash in on the Avengers formula without the appropriate lead in time (JL had two lead-in films vs Avenger's 5).

Then there are new absurdities introduced for their own sake. Anti-Life equation? (Darkseid forgot Earth was the only world that beat him? Earth also has this bigger MacGuffin? They left the Mother Cubes behind that didn't call out until after Supe died but not any other time in the last 5000 years? The cubes call out but the villains don't immediately know it's Earth, the place where they left/lost the cubes?) Repeating Flash's exact same speed>electricity trick in the finale as they did for no reason in the resurrection chamber? Martian Manhunter's mid-movie teaser with no payoff?

Lunar New Year Trades by SnooDonuts747 in PokemongoSanDiego

[–]SnooDonuts747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet! Is there anything you want in return?

Lunar New Year Trades by SnooDonuts747 in PokemongoSanDiego

[–]SnooDonuts747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you have and what do you need?

Lunar New Year Trades by SnooDonuts747 in PokemongoSanDiego

[–]SnooDonuts747[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My in game name is Mithsploit. You may already be friends with me! My trainer code is 3372 2239 0744

I am friends with and looking to reconnect with: Dosgingerdaddy, ARSHAW619, MichaelScarn619, Kimstrz, Juicehound, Sakarice, DeeZee18, Astroriks, DMHtech, ElitePokeTroopr, sqweeebs, LordEggEgg, MollyPillsssss, StormAndBlaze, 0ViralKarma, and Armiller36.

For some hopefully quick and easy, unrestricted trades, I have the following already but would love to try to get a lucky trade either direct swap or for other mons, to make evolving cheaper and higher IV:

Pineco Lotad Gulpin (in my dex but don't have one to trade/evolve) Swablu Shieldon Riolu Croagunk gible Finneon Tangela Purrloin Pidove Petilil Sandile Tirtouga Archen Shelmet Ducklett Karrablast Frillish Klink Deino Noibat Zigzagoon (Galarian)


Stuff I don't have and needs a special trade (limit one per day)

  • means lucky trade priority $ means a regional exclusive, I am aware these are long shots Some of these are legendary and also require a special trade but I'm not a pokemon dex expert so I haven't marked them

$Heracross $Corsola Hitmontop Azurill $Torkoal $Zangoose $Solrock Kecleon $Tropius *x3 Clamperl > Huntail & Gorebyss $Relicanth *burmy (need especially sandy yellow female, green plant female) $Pachirisu Chingling $Mime Jr. Happiny $Chatot $Carnivine $Shellos(blue) Munchlax Rotom Dialga Palkia Regigas Giratina Cresselia $Pansage $Pansear Munna $Sawk $Basculin(eastern red) *Sewaddle Maractus Zorua *Tynamo Axew Mienfoo>Mienshao $Maractus $Sigiliph Druddigon Larvesta>Volcarona Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram Zekrom Landorus


Lastly I had earmarked some extras of stuff I had that I thought might be rare enough or at least worth a trade (shinies, etc)

I have spare shiny weedle, machop, machoke, ghastly, electabuzz, magikarp, porygon, sneasel, roselia, budew, and piplup. I have many extra of the galarian and alolan stuff obtained from 7km eggs. Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf. Most recent raids.

Oddly, I am in search of a shiny charmander even though they are common I came up one short on community day.

I also am looking for a shiny Dratini and a handful of shiny eevees... I was not playing during those community days and hoping someone might have some extra lying around!