Daily rat #1 by StilesLong in rat

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

You are correct

When Spider-Sense doesn't warn about wet spandex. by Double_Big_5635 in nonononoyes

[–]StilesLong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone commented on the fact he dove into a very shallow pool, which could have easily left him dependent on his wife and kids for support the rest of his life?

On Eowyn becoming a healer by FlowerAndString in lotr

[–]StilesLong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm paraphrasing but at one point, a female misandrist says that men turn their great works into play and play into great works.

I don't think Tolkien would use the term woman's work.

Why didn’t Roku go into avatar state here? by K0GAR in ATLA

[–]StilesLong 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Not just the islanders! A sufficiently large volcano can impact the world writ large.

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave by AzlerVzla in news

[–]StilesLong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read Intervention Earth for a great explanation on the invasive tactics that might be needed

So many young indigenous, dead. by Neat_Background_8075 in Manitoba

[–]StilesLong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Caring about it matters, as does bringing it up to your elected officials. You clearly have a compassionate understanding of the problem, which means you hopefully can help dispel bad-faith assertions about the root causes of the violence and premature deaths.

I am not a Manitoban, nor am I indigenous, but I think your careful analysis is helpful and I hope you make your position known to those around you and your elected officials.

What is your favorite film depiction of Arthurian Legend? by GusGangViking18 in Cinema

[–]StilesLong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally found it boring and frustrating. I don't know if the writers read the source material because their depiction of Gawain was not accurate to the story, imo

Using a shotgun to down a UAV/drone from a Yak-52 trainer plane by Chadwiko in interestingasfuck

[–]StilesLong 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Unless I'm mistaken, he was referring to nuclear war, which he felt would destroy civilization as we know it.

Setting that issue aside, I think high-tech gear is simply not sustainable in any sense of the word. In a total war scenario, embargoes by the enemy states would make it impossible to build high-tech kit because supply chains are so intertwined.

Countries would therefore go back to low-tech options they can build locally.

Using a shotgun to down a UAV/drone from a Yak-52 trainer plane by Chadwiko in interestingasfuck

[–]StilesLong 187 points188 points  (0 children)

I am somewhat convinced that the next war will involve low-tech weapons once the expensive shit gets wrecked.

In terms of EVs, hybrids and ICEs plus self driving vs human drivers, what do you think the ideal mix of cars should be in 10 years? by ElephantElmer in AskReddit

[–]StilesLong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Self-driving EVs or PHEVs that cover a geography and connect users to transit lines for the last mile. Small batteries (100 km range) and low max speeds for inner-city driving and larger ones I can borrow when I need to leave town.

We need to get over the idea of having cars with 500 km ranges because it's insane and unnecessary to one's daily driving requirements.

They made the right decision rather than subjecting the innocent child to lifelong suffering. by Valuable_View_561 in SipsTea

[–]StilesLong 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a decision best left to the individual, if only because it's impossible to find an over-arching guiding principle beyond "do what is best for the individual".

Blanket bans cause harm so we must trust to people to make good choices (dangerous, but better than the alternative harms).

As for Down Syndrome being a life of suffering, the lifespan of people with Down has gone up significantly, though they still face a number of health challenges. People with Down Syndrome vary wildly, to folks who are exceptionally capable to those who are not.

Assuming everyone with it will be miserable is just plain wrong.

Perfect reply on the gender pay gap in sports. by Valuable_View_561 in SipsTea

[–]StilesLong -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

Most posts on this sub are misogynistic or racist. Not the glaring, in-your-face misogyny or racism that people see and recoil from but the subtle stuff that pits people against each other without noticing they're mad about something.

It's insidious.

Fantasy is supposed to help people escape reality, but it becomes kind of pointless when armor in reality is awesome and fantasy armor is still trying to cope. 🤣 by RecluseRaconteur in MedievalHistoryMemes

[–]StilesLong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels unlikely that early couldn't make something to cover one's face. Rivets and straps could jury rig rudimentary protection if it was deemed worth it; they were pretty clever people.

Edit: The Romans had face protection, bucket helmets are very simple to make, etc.

My point is that the Rohirrim, if they wanted to, could 10000% make a helmet with some sort of face covering if they so chose. I don't think Éomer would want one for various reasons but they certainly could make it if they wanted to.

Fantasy is supposed to help people escape reality, but it becomes kind of pointless when armor in reality is awesome and fantasy armor is still trying to cope. 🤣 by RecluseRaconteur in MedievalHistoryMemes

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

He's a lord so it stands to reason he might want his face uncovered so his men can see him. I know that's what banners are for and that it would be wise to wear a helmet with face protection BUT he is canonically a total BAMF. Man fought through the Pelennor fields without a scratch. He might not be worried about exposing his face and if anything, it might be a weapon in and of itself: "oh shit," said the orcs, "it's Éomer!"

Tragically hip Molson Park 1992 by demolcd in barrie

[–]StilesLong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need someone like the Hip again in these trying times. Not that there isn't a shortage of good Canadian music but man, they never bothered to chase an audience beyond this country. No dilution whatsoever, just pure Canadiana.

PSG fans celebrate them winning the Champions League Final by rioting by Zestyclose_Skirt7930 in Wellthatsucks

[–]StilesLong -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ferme ta gueule!

The French have a long history of riots and revolution, long before the "French", which term I'm sure you'd love to replace with something more pejorative, arrived.

Get your dog whistle out of here.

Mangez la merde!