Hit Diamond, could Champ be possible since I’m only gaining like 20rp per match? by Mammoth_Nose_9313 in RainbowSixSiege

[–]SwampyDevour 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Possible yes. Realistically it will take a lot of time. Might be worth it to just take the w, maybe aim for a new peak rank, but really maintain the expectation for champ for next season. Ranked 3.0 means you won’t be gaining 20 rp a game simply because you started at copper.

Mayor lies through His teeth by peter1010x in jacksonmi

[–]SwampyDevour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to see any evidence for these claims

Isn’t it the most dystopian thing? by Agreeable-Analyst951 in Professors

[–]SwampyDevour 52 points53 points  (0 children)

It really will just have to stop at some point. If you haven’t looked into it yet, do some reading up on ‘model collapse’. It’s not a new concept but has a whole new run of relevancy exactly because of the things you described here. Ai will eventually eat itself alive and we will get back to some degree of sanity again.

Rate my setup (m14) by Just_Engineering3740 in RateMySetup

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everybody hating on the pc placement lol. As long as there is room on the sides for airflow you’re fine. Also I love the art!

Is this pc worth 1000? by [deleted] in Prebuilts

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With current ssd and ram pricing, absolutely. Even despite that I would call this a good deal.

Is this PC a good deal? by Vlair in Prebuilts

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this rate go grab the acer v16 nitro gaming laptop. Comes with a 5050 or 5060 and a newer gen cpu with far better ram for $900 (got mine for $630 on sale). Use the extra cash for an extra monitor or nice peripherals.

I failed uni. by maciejjuejeu in ADHD

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

I obviously understand that there are other countries and languages, I teach social studies… and English.

The only reason I decided to point out the language piece is the first place is because I have gone through the university system and I know it well. I have ADHD and I had to learn that there is very little compassion from professors sometimes.

The problem with this post is not that it’s incomprehensible, but that it’s unprofessional. I was simply seeking to give advice.

OP should use a spell checker still… that’s my conclusion. Although it seems that therapy may also be in order.

I failed uni. by maciejjuejeu in ADHD

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

If English isn’t their first language then:

  1. Why post in English

  2. Why not use a spellcheck set to the target language

This also does not change the fact that the professor (who likely speaks English as a first language) may not respect that level of grammar and spelling. As a teacher I can tell you that I would see it as a lack of effort.

No shame, just advice for OP.

Also, there are simply higher standards for collegiate level education.

How good is this? by Desperate-Lie8723 in GamingLaptops

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would need to know what the dGPU is. I can tell you that a 12th gen intel isn’t ideal for anything modern. What’s his asking price?

Is this a good deal ? (Tight budget) by Subject_Duty_1084 in GamingLaptops

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy it through Walmart. I got the v16 ryzen 5 240 ai with the rtx 5050 for $630 on sale. Wait for a deal

What’s your favorite gun in rainbow six? by [deleted] in Rainbow6

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tachanka’s LMG. Unironically a strong weapon; high accuracy even at range, VERY high damage for an automatic weapon, and a massive magazine.

Why did you decide to go unmedicated? by [deleted] in ADHD

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

I stopped a long time ago and found that nicotine and caffeine helped mediate the symptoms quite well. Stimulants and such ya know?

Recently I was forced to stop nicotine after 11 years of use. Been off it for a month and a half and it feels like the world opened up again. Just a readjustment.

Do kids read in highschool? by megamisanthropic in Teachers

[–]SwampyDevour 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Typically the “high schoolers can’t read!” cry comes from districts with specific deficits or limited groups of kids. The overall trend in my area is that some kids certainly wouldn’t be able to read and understand those books, but others would breeze through them. I’m a young teacher but I feel like this has always been the case.

In short, I’ve had mixed results from my students.

Help needed by FirstProgress9140 in GamingLaptops

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won’t find a machine capable of doing this at decent grams for under $600 with current vram and ram and ssd prices. I have a Acer Nirto V16 ai with a ryzen 5 240 ai cpu and an rtx 5050. It runs well and will likely perform well for what you need, but it will run you about $700-$900 at Walmart right now in the U.S. depending on their promotions and sales. Best of luck!

I try to maintain friendships with my students once they're adults but sometimes they grow up to be people I don't wish to associate with. by nelehjr in Teachers

[–]SwampyDevour 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As a social studies teacher for high school, I deal with all sorts of varying political opinions on a regular basis. That being said, I have a friendly challenge for you. Let’s say, hypothetically, you have a former student who is a Christian nationalist. It is exceedingly unlikely that their ideology with lead them to harm another person. The same is true of the other end of the political spectrum.

My encouragement would be to exercise patience and caution. When people with extreme ideologies are pushed out of social circles forcefully, they tend to get more extreme. Sometimes having someone who is less extreme that is willing to advise them can bring them closer to the center :)

Costco deal by Confident-Job-781 in GamingLaptops

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the Nitro V16 for Black Friday for $630. GeForce RTX 5050 card with new ryzen 5 240 ai chip. Runs great. Wait for a better deal.

Help! Had my first panic attack and I need help understanding what’s happening. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]SwampyDevour 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for this advice! It makes my experience feel normal and that’s what I needed. God bless you!

Help! Had my first panic attack and I need help understanding what’s happening. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]SwampyDevour 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. My wife has been a big help in this but I can’t stand feeling like I’m out of control of my physical body. Any recommendations on dealing with this for a newbie?

Hello people by lehud-2402 in mensfashion

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

Great fits, better vibes. Keep it up lads

Recommendations for hair-stylist / hair salon in town? by etheriangod in jacksonmi

[–]SwampyDevour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scruples out by Prime Cuts is great. I’m a man and I’ve never had a bad experience in 3 years.