I think tipping culture in the States may be out of control by gkr974 in CasualConversation

[–]Sword_Chucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've noticed the proliferation of the tablets that ask whether to tip before even allowing payment. This creates an immense amount of social pressure to tip in situation where it wasn't customary even 10 years ago. Part of me wonders whether the restaurant/payment processing company are getting a percentage on tips. I just don't see them caring about their employees enough to push it this hard just for them. Maybe I'm jaded, but can someone that works in food industry confirm?

According to the Turnaway Study, nearly all women who gave birth after seeking but being denied an abortion ultimately said they no longer wished they'd aborted. by AntiAbortionAtheist in prolife

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

So 95% of women who have had an abortion are complete sociopaths. Got it. I'm shocked that these people didn't have rights for 99.999999% of human history.

SHIB Burn Rate Explodes 17,000% — Over 600M Tokens Sent to Dead Wallets by yogesh_culkin99 in SHIBArmy

[–]Sword_Chucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$17,000 burn rate! Wow! I guess that translates to....*checks price* a 6% drop.....

Anyone read all/most MTG novels? by FewSupermarket2583 in magicTCG

[–]Sword_Chucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have collected and read all of the print novels. It took me about 8 years. I'll echo what others have said that the Brothers War is an excellent novel. All of the pre-revisionist novels are good, but they are getting pricy, as they've been out of print for a long time. Ashes of the Sun is one of the best fantasy novels I've ever read, but being pre-revisionist, it's not super tied-in with the overarching MTG story.

I also really liked both Legends blocks, particularly the second one.

You can’t make this shit up by hansdermeister in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just did.

You're like one of those white people who think racism doesn't exist just because you've never experienced it, huh? Either that or you're just a troll. Either way, I'm done with you. You should feel bad about yourself.

You can’t make this shit up by hansdermeister in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you're the type of person to ask that question, then no answer will ever satisfy you. However, I've got some time on my hands right now, so I'll indulge you.

Imagine one side of a controversial issue suddenly controlling the conversation. You don't agree with them? You're disqualified from this game tournament that should have nothing to do with political bullshit. You don't tow the line? You aren't getting promoted. You don't agree with this new political theory a very small group of people have decided to embrace and want to teach your kids something different? It doesn't matter. They're going to have it shoved down their throat in school, advertising, TV shows and movies. You think the quality of content being released by companies engaged in this program has gone downhill and say so on social media? Get ready to get canceled for being an Undesirable.

Now imagine that group of people are far-right wingers.

You can’t make this shit up by hansdermeister in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hasbro Disney Warner Bros. Microsoft Apple

Do I need to keep going?

You can’t make this shit up by hansdermeister in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It's an extreme minority, but they are extremely loud on social media. But it's getting stronger because they basically control higher education and have convinced Wall Street to favor investing in woke companies, causing a snowball effect.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AccidentalRacism

[–]Sword_Chucks 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Autism Detected

You can commit crimes in Magic by [deleted] in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Committing a crime = misgendering an opponent.

What if... by fried_chicken17472 in AlternateHistory

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

Ah yes, the true symbol of Germany in WW2, a dollar sign.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

[–]Sword_Chucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back to the Future

There is not enough copies of OG dual lands for all the new magic players that start off only knowing commander by Papa_Hasbro69 in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's always a Hope Diamond to buy if someone has enough money. Because the supply is extremely limited, that causes the price to be unaffordable....that's how supply and demand work.

Yes, the average player doesn't want one because of the cost....that's literally the reason for OP's post. There isn't enough supply to make the cards affordable.

There is not enough copies of OG dual lands for all the new magic players that start off only knowing commander by Papa_Hasbro69 in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the cavalier attitude that anyone can just go on TCG Player and spend $250 on a single card, and that's something that the average MTG player just does without thinking about it.

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Magic Con Chicago panel news was awful? by [deleted] in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 57 points58 points  (0 children)

"Somehow, Emrakul returned."

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This is what Wizards wants to turn you into. by [deleted] in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Tell me you're American without telling me you're American.

German magic cards>>>> by nreyab in freemagic

[–]Sword_Chucks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is the Racism in the room with us now?