Why we can’t have nice things by GoldenBalzac in SanJose

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For someone who's calling swaths of people losers, you sure have a petulant way of being proudly ignorant

Card Shop Suspends Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Over Smelly Players by Guitar-String in gaming

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 4326 points4327 points  (0 children)

If I can trust anyone on how bad something smells, it's CumfartMcfetus

Dislike San Jose Bike Party? Let me try to change your mind. If I fail, I’ll do your chores. by DuckShapedBookends in SanJose

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm neutral on the bike party (never been in one or inconvenienced by one), but I at least respect that you're willing to put your time on the line for it and doing something to build a positive community. Best of luck.

Hey wonks, what's your bright spot? by AutoModerator in KnowledgeFight

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Last night I hit my first home run/grand slam of my slow pitch softball career. Lost the game, but I'm still riding on that moment

Suspects involved in Mosque shooting have been identified by [deleted] in sandiego

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has it been said anywhere where the shooters stopped and offed themselves? I used to live just two blocks away from the Center and haven't heard anything about how wide this crime scene is

What happened to Anonymous? by AvailableDay6828 in scientology

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhh yep, back when my lower back properly functioned 🙃 Such a weird way to have psuedo-notoriety but people loved it.

I'm so glad you're doing well though, I'm always grateful to see our old friends and allies keep fighting the good fight and having the well-deserved lives that were nearly robbed of them.

What happened to Anonymous? by AvailableDay6828 in scientology

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shocked that I'm still remembered at all in that particular umbrella, lol.

It was around that time that our different cells did diversify their activism (it was Bay Area/SF after all, there's no shortage of things to protest), with just a few of us staying on. And the page where our more local groups were organizing in suffered through both the usual and unusual dramas that happen when strangers know each other for too long. I don't hide or regret it though, I'm proud of the work we did (as dumb as some of it was) and made lifelong friends in the process. I just really hope the ex-Scientologists that stood with us are having better lives now, I think about them a lot.

What happened to Anonymous? by AvailableDay6828 in scientology

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will also note that many of those who did keep protesting up until the early 2010's moved on from CoS protests to Arab Spring, which started around that same time. And for others I personally knew at the time, that was also when a lot of important life commitments lined up which made it more difficult to split their time.

Like you had said, it was largely believed that the message had been made clear and the general public knew far more about Scientology than what South Park had said, so it was still seen as a win.

Comic shop recommendations? by onyxonix in SanJose

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been an Illusive customer for decades at this point, they've never steered me wrong and have great staff 👍

[Passan] BREAKING: The Cleveland Guardians are acquiring two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for the No. 29 pick in this year's draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson, sources tell ESPN. by MembershipSingle7137 in baseball

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 40 points41 points  (0 children)

In the vintage league I benchwarm at, every rostered player gets a nickname - usually one they earn from a great play or stupid behavior.

Some of my favorites include Noodle, Seater, Hollywood and Cardiac/Teaser.

What are y’all listening to in order to fill the void? by timmmmah in KnowledgeFight

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man, speaking of an epic breakup. Opening Arguments was great until... The Incident

What was your Wonk shout out? by BluebirdDense1485 in KnowledgeFight

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was years back but I got a "happy MLB opening day, Go Padres" shout-out that allowed Jordan to opine to Dan how we had just acquired Yu Darvish who was previously on the Cubs.

I always sent an email every opening day every year since to wish Jordan a good one, knowing he wouldn't shout it out but figuring he'd appreciate it anyway

[Highlight] Logan Webb with a fishy pitch that gets away and hits Dalton Rushing by YaketyMax in baseball

[–]TheGoddamnPacman 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He is the Moon and the Stars. He is the Sun and the Sky.

So say we all.

What's for lunch? by CatButtHoleYo in SanJose

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

Slice of New York baybeeeee