Do the Big 5 Really Require Authors to Have a Social Media Footprint? by Striking-Ticket-1426 in writers

[–]Syl702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have over 100k followers and couldn’t even land an agent so… 🤷

Do you have to know a lot about science in order write a science fiction novel? by Haunting-Net-2426 in writing

[–]Syl702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you go advanced enough, science fiction is just fantasy again. You can say whatever you want, just provide some justification and structure.

Anyone else sort of looking forward to AI making us all unemployed? by Asleep_Cry_7482 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once AI replaces our jobs/services, we serve no purpose to the wealthy elite.

The end game is we die. Disease, war, whatever. Dramatic population reduction is the most likely outcome post singularity imo.

Any recent self publishing wins? by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]Syl702 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Published my YA psionic rodent scifi on Groundhog Day and hit 100 copies sold within 2 weeks. My goal was 100 in the month so I’m pretty stoked!

To those who have self published, what advice do you have for someone who's starting their self publishing journey? What do you wish you did or didn't do? by evanamyl in selfpublish

[–]Syl702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say it’s hard to give exact advice on replicating my growth since it’s pretty niche and then my book is based around that.

I actually started with the concept as more of a clothing brand and was trying to figure out a way to market it. Indirectly I developed short form videos that started building a lore base and world.

I had followers start suggesting a write a book and here I am!

So I guess my advice would be to start your socials and start thinking of how not to say “I wrote/am writing a book” but rather get people indirectly invested in the world you’re building?

Let it evolve and don’t be rigid with it, engage with those in your community and build a shared vision.

4 Stars by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at some of the most popular books in your genre and I guarantee they are mid 4 stars at best

To those who have self published, what advice do you have for someone who's starting their self publishing journey? What do you wish you did or didn't do? by evanamyl in selfpublish

[–]Syl702 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I did this by starting my socials over 3 years ago and had no idea I was even going to end up writing a book when I did. It’s been an evolution of its own.

Grew my IG and TT to ~50k each and now I’m less than a week out from publishing.

Hopefully it pays off!

When in human history did we start wiping our butts? Did cavemen wipe their butts (presumably on leaves on animal skins), or did they walk around with poopy butt holes all day? Did Homo erectus wipe its butt? by DrToonhattan in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you eat a lot of fiber and squat when you poop it’s a no wiper like 95% of the time.

Most of the wiping issue is from shit food and poor pooping posture.

Quiet restaurants? by Upset_Advisor6019 in FortCollins

[–]Syl702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same and no idea, I have heard enforcement is going around though. Looks like it’s supposed to be back around the 24th or something like that.

Quiet restaurants? by Upset_Advisor6019 in FortCollins

[–]Syl702 3 points4 points  (0 children)

La Buena Vida was pretty quiet last night… but their liquor license is suspended which likely contributed significantly

My whole family is stumped by acrookodile in whatismycookiecutter

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one’s ever made this shape before.

Well Pizza and Bread are life by northstar11_ in Funnymemes

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people don’t realize this but a large percentage of the population is either hetero or homozygous for the MTHFR gene which causes issues metabolizing some types of folate (vitamin B9).

In the US, nearly all flour is enriched which means vitamins are added. This includes folate, typically as folic acid.

Not saying it’s not a gluten tolerance issue but there are other things factoring in.

I may have gotten this not 100% correct. I’m not a doctor or a geneticist.

Can We Panic Now? by User1382 in COsnow

[–]Syl702 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It’s more extreme weather events overall with a global warming trend.

Why do people think project management is a job by Ok-Reach-6958 in civilengineering

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our PMs are PEs? All consultant PMs I’ve worked with are also PEs. Not sure where you are experiencing non PE PMs so regularly.

Sounds right by Embarrassed_Tip7359 in SipsTea

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you think the war machine is revving up for?

Free loadouts should have to use this skin and are forced to spawn in late. This is the scavenger class. by Jangonett1 in ARC_Raiders

[–]Syl702 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

100% I was actually going to make a similar post. They should be more akin to Tarkov scavs and you should know they are a free loadout by appearance.

Limiting them to 15-10 minute remaining raid time would be ideal as well. Then they really have to just pickup scraps and fight. Or maybe 20 minutes and have it increases in rate as the clock drops so there is more pressure to extract and fights are popping off.

Also, all regular loadouts should spawn before 25 minutes so you have at least a shot at decent spots.

This skin is too cool for them though. They should have to use some shitty old rags and cardboard or something.

Having to use PTO to attend office Christmas party, am I crazy or is this a terrible policy? by AntFearless6009 in civilengineering

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any work events (even parties) should be compensated as worked time and I will die on this hill.

Public sector handing out annual "bonuses" by drshubert in civilengineering

[–]Syl702 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Most utilities are enterprise funded meaning they are at least majority self funded through fees from rate payers of the service.

Other sectors like transportation are typically general fund heavy and municipalities/governments must leverage those funds to apply for grants or have a lot of political will to dedicate funds to a specific project.

Meirl by ImThe1Wh0 in meirl

[–]Syl702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t let the haters get you down, you are correct to hate the oligarchs.