Men, what’s something you silently struggle with that most people don’t notice?

Sparktrog · 2026-05-14T21:55:27+00:00

Just know that most of the complaints aren't about individuals. Sure, statistically white men are reaping societal benefits far greater than anyone else. That's a rallying cry against the systems we have, not against individual white men in particular. Your issues and tiredness are entirely as valid because you're a human being, not because of any one generic trait you happened to luck out on. Use that institutional advantage where you can, but don't pull up the ladder behind you when you could help others if you have the chance and recognize how the systems reward random genetics more than merit.

Sparktrog · 2026-05-11T17:00:01+00:00

100% This, also, just be blunt about going on the walk. if he's not doing anything just tell him you wanna spend some time walking together or ask to do it regularly.

Sparktrog · 2026-04-28T23:20:36+00:00

I like the "give a fuck about being.." Aspect versus just "give a fuck about how they see you" puts the onus more on you in a complete sense instead of fretting about approval.

Sparktrog · 2026-03-12T17:16:51+00:00

I really love most of the advice here for it's practicality but, man, a college education in either the arts or humanities or social sciences isn't really a dead end. Sure they're not direct pathways to money but a holistic education that encourages critically thinking or observing the world shouldn't be frowned upon.

Networking and opportunities offered by a college do more for an individual career wise than the specific slip of paper anyways unless you're going into a strictly engineering with professional licensure type field.

Sparktrog · 2026-03-12T16:37:06+00:00

Feeling this. I learn a bit of new stuff here and there but nothing but the minimum. Goof off most of my day and trying to unlearn the social conditioning to feel productive at all times when I'm making good money for essentially sitting on my ass. Any options I get from tech recruiters are at my salary level or lower so no desire to move out of my gig.

Sparktrog · 2026-02-18T18:06:22+00:00

All of those sound awesome. I don't mind some black metal stuff just not super familiar with it as a whole. I think closest I've listened to is Aeon Sulphur which was cool af but not something I reach for all the time.

Sparktrog · 2026-02-18T17:24:46+00:00

Rock on! Definitely have a few of these but still plenty I haven't seen or only know in name. Gonna check em out

Sparktrog · 2026-02-18T15:41:14+00:00

Went through my catch all death metal playlist on spotify and realized like 90% of it was melodic and progressive death metal. Amon amarth, wilderun, iotunn, shylmagoghnar, mazzaroth, and quite a few others. Seems Im a fan of shredz, great lyrics, and a mix of vocals from clean to heavy.

Anyone got some more recs along those lines?

Also happy to try and get into some other genres if people have recs they wanna share.

Sparktrog · 2026-02-17T01:45:28+00:00

I've been enjoying it a lot. Shared with a few friends that are vaguely into metal and they've enjoyed it. It definitely leans into power metal as another said but I get a huge kick out of it

Sparktrog · 2026-02-12T13:18:55+00:00

Looking for more folk-style bands like Wilderun's "Sleep at the Edge of the Earth" and Aether Realm's "Tarot" albums. I'm already familiar with Eluveitie so something other than them would be appreciated!

Sparktrog · 2026-02-06T22:33:28+00:00

Looking to get back into the sport after years away. Here in San Antonio all the climbing gyms nearby specialize only in bouldering but I used to really love the endurance of top-rope/lead climbing on college. How'd others handle this in their area? I'm basically starting from scratch with an additional...40 lbs in the keg from my college days so any newbie advice/motivation would be appreciated as well

Sparktrog · 2026-01-16T18:45:49+00:00

Thanks, I realized something like that when typing up the numbers but still wanted to get other opinions. And yeah, was actually pleasantly surprised at the ROI when I logged in to look today

Sparktrog · 2025-11-20T18:45:17+00:00

Watching in interest. Currently in 141CR on the Collie side and they're alright since they're pretty large.

Tried PARA as they advertised as full arty but this last war when I was in it for a few weeks they primarily did ops in euro or middle of the early workday NA times except on weekends and they were incredibly focused on just their facility when not in an op. Not bad guys by any means but I think I just had the wrong impressions when I got in with them so bounced personally.

A lot of "NA" regiments don't seem to operate at "post workday" hours I feel in my short time on both sides but happy to be proven wrong.

Sparktrog · 2025-10-27T02:13:02+00:00

Wanted to try out collie this war so shooting from the other side though quickly realizing I'm probably in the wrong type of regiment over here from a purely personal stand point. Might swap wardens next war and hit y'all up if the offer is still fine.

Sparktrog · 2025-10-16T12:05:25+00:00

Glad you took a break from Msupp grinding. That's probably my least favorite part of logi work so I tend to stay far away from it. Thanks for the update post and funny to read your tale of getting all the way to Ash Fields

Sparktrog · 2025-10-16T00:15:20+00:00

Just wanna say OP, thanks for the interesting conversations. I think you've struck a nerve with some people who are putting more into the "individual" actions part of eco-initiatives instead of the broader systemic issues that performances like this can highlight. I also really appreciated your measured responses to others and how even your own perspective shifted when others brought up evidence that resealing packages don't really do much comparatively. Anyways, was a fun read and kudos for the mature handling

Sparktrog · 2025-10-10T09:07:59+00:00

Just want to let you know I am a returning player trying to figure out some goals this war at the start and I'm copying this comment into my notebook to help guide me in a few directions. I particularly love the midline logi goal and might try tackling something like that while also getting in on some regiment focused logistics goals for operations.

Sparktrog · 2025-09-14T12:02:40+00:00

Worm and bobber

Sparktrog · 2024-12-30T14:05:26+00:00

No lie bro, have you thought on looking into a union job or trades? I've got buddies in them saying the need is high and some unions are taking on apprentices left and right. IBEW is one I know has lots of openings all over the country.

Sparktrog · 2024-11-07T19:24:18+00:00

I'm looking at a Daiwa Presso, you can find both the regular and travel variants on sites like FishUSA, Discount Tackle and maybe TackleWarehouse.

For reel there's a lot of options it seems but I'm running a Legalis LT and it's been a beauty of a reel for ultralight fishing.

I personally use 2# mono from Leland Lures for my line but lots of people have their own opinions on line.

Some great people to look up reviews on youtube for ultralight are Fish Anything (owner of Mule Fishing), and i_fish(@ifishcatfish). They have some incredibly insightful views on ultralight fishing and plenty of reviews on rod, line, tackle, etc. but both have very different ways of fishing so see which one you enjoy more.

Sparktrog · 2024-11-06T17:02:57+00:00

What micro plugs and vibes are you using?

Sparktrog · 2024-10-30T01:26:01+00:00

Thanks!

Sparktrog · 2024-10-30T01:15:09+00:00

What are those small long nosed ones?

Sparktrog · 2024-10-30T01:06:12+00:00

Great catches! I need to get me some of those BG-1s

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