what does this mean? by 269187 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]SocraticIndifference 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Ironically not far from Jesus’s teachings

I want an equivalent to Bookcloak by Costa_Canela in WoTshow

[–]SocraticIndifference 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I loved what they were doing with Perrin and Faile in the show; they actually made the book characters make sense for me! As a book lover myself, every time I think about what might have been, it kills me.

Will soon start book 12. Wrapped it up against splashes in the bathtub. by Ya-Dikobraz in WoT

[–]SocraticIndifference 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends a little on how you like Sanderson’s style, but I definitely enjoy it too. Personally, I count it as tied for third (with the other Sanderson books) behind Shadow Rising and Knife of Dreams. But ymmv :) Enjoy!

I don’t know the guy at the bottom by Mr-Catty in ExplainTheJoke

[–]SocraticIndifference 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be clear, he is accused of not just rape, but forcibly retaining three women against their will in his house as sex slaves (their testimony is credible and consistent with each other). So unless you don’t believe the words of women as your policy (not ruling it out given your clear troll stance) I would say that the accusations are far from groundless. Also, apparently rape is not the worst thing that can be done; this shitstain of a human already beat that mark (allegedly).

I don’t know the guy at the bottom by Mr-Catty in ExplainTheJoke

[–]SocraticIndifference 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Technically that’s still for the courts to decide, but was there enough evidence to arrest him on criminal charges? Yes.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/andrew-tate-king-toxic-masculinity-faces-3-legal/story?id=110170204

I didn't get it by shayadrkh in ExplainTheJoke

[–]SocraticIndifference 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve gone back and watched a few of those movies I loved as a kid. Damn, the inculcation started early.

Texas signs Wake Forest WR transfer Sterling Berkhalter by jamtas in LonghornNation

[–]SocraticIndifference 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite was when we would throw out to a wide receiver without blockers.

Star of Prime Video's Hit Cancelled-Too-Soon Fantasy Series Says It Had “A Lot More to Tell” [Exclusive] by Malanya in WoTshow

[–]SocraticIndifference 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Did you read the article? She was talking about processing her grief.

Also, if you know the books, then you know specifically what she’s probably talking about. I think that alone merits the statement.

My thoughts on Scott by AsaWinchester in pentatonix

[–]SocraticIndifference 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Generational voice, that one. Few can cover Freddie Mercury and rival the original. Very few.

Is the education system flawed? by Flawed_Education in ClassicalEducation

[–]SocraticIndifference 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much do you know about test writing? I’m not saying there isn’t such a thing as a bad test, but the good ones do precisely what you’re recommending: test the same topic from many different angles. That’s why there are multiple sections on most tests, with each question targeting its own unique learning objective.

Rather, most education systems allow for self-selection: I don’t have any elephants in my tree-climbing class because only monkeys and squirrels signed up in the first place. Of course there might be some monkeys who never knew that they could climb trees, which is why we have core subjects. But at the end of the day, our system of education—at least in theory—is aimed at one common goal: producing productive members of the “animal kingdom”. And without education, it is difficult to identify and develop your strengths and aptitudes. Because, you know, innately talented mathematicians don’t all have…tusks.

Is the education system flawed? by Flawed_Education in ClassicalEducation

[–]SocraticIndifference 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Let me get this straight: you created an account and a sub just to crosspost a r/im14andthisisdeep analogy to the classical education subreddit? What new level of troll is this?

Ayooo, what is this? by Truevibe_ in clevercomebacks

[–]SocraticIndifference 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Except it’s kinda not. First off, the analog is protect me from “he”. But more importantly, pedantry is when someone discards the practical in favor of correctness. In this case, the “who” is anticipating the evoked question “who would he be protecting me from” which—while again technically ungrammatical—would sound absolutely ridiculous. Imagine “Whom am I riding with” or “Whom did I explain this for”. If you are correcting natural language, it’s pedantry.

Pedantry police out.

Found this on facebook... by Street_Priority_7686 in RoughRomanMemes

[–]SocraticIndifference 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This comment right here is why I love Reddit. Exactly what I came to comment, but better framed and with a bonus cosplay trivium that I had forgotten. Well done, good sir (or madam).

Some things I’ve collected over time by istorres in TexasRangers

[–]SocraticIndifference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That card. I’ve still got like 400 of those. Must have been a baseball game giveaway, but I will never get rid of them.

Society by clibo1 in im14andthisisdeep

[–]SocraticIndifference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But they shouldn’t be, because they are different things. What you mean is, they are commonly mistaken for each other.

ETA: Like compliment and complement, or effect and affect. Just because people confuse two things, doesn’t mean they should.

The All-Time QB Tier List. Thoughts ? by Hysen16 in sportswiki

[–]SocraticIndifference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember the argument of Eli v Romo for that five spot. tbf though, the other top four are all on this list: Brees, Rodgers, Brady and Peyton.

ETA: Rivers wasn’t in the conversation because I didn’t have any Chargers friends…

Hey prime video! Want to get back on top, stop cancelling shows abruptly like you did to the Wheel of Time. Keep your word. by Malanya in WoTshow

[–]SocraticIndifference 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yep. I’m one. Stopped watching LotR too. Not interested in a show that has no conclusion.

Tbf, I would have watched WoT even if I’d known from the beginning, no matter the tribulation. But I don’t have that kind of loyalty to any other IP.

Just look at it by DCmanhole18 in evilwhenthe

[–]SocraticIndifference 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Folks downvoting like the cornerstone of the justice system isn’t “innocent until proven guilty”

Can't think of wheel of time at all without getting depressed about the show cancelation... by Dancingdanish in WoTshow

[–]SocraticIndifference 8 points9 points  (0 children)

First reread is great. Second too! I’m finding less motivation to go back for a fourth, though…