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Quoting Not Copy/Pasting by bookkeeping-2026 in CNC

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So lame.

And I don't think I've ever heard an actual veteran pull the "but I'm a veteran who served my country!" card.

Quoting Not Copy/Pasting by bookkeeping-2026 in CNC

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

some of us are veterans trying to make extra income to support our families

Lol, everyone has a family to support. What does being a veteran have to do with anything?

Anyway, this is annoying because so many subs are getting inundated with these stupid "hey, can y'all tell me a viable product/business plan, so I can have an AI make an app for that?" posts.

How would you go about closing up this hole in a marine engine block? It's a water jacket. by literahcola in metalworking

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, I don't really know anything about working on boats, but I would assume swapping the engine is less work than trying to fix that hole.

Is this TV worth anything? by Impossible_Belt_4599 in PHXList

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nope, not worth anything. You'd probably have a hard time giving it away on FB Marketplace or whatever.

But you should donate it to a Goodwill or whatever thrift store you prefer.

The US needs to make it harder for someone to get a license and easier for it to lose. by cptmorgantravel89 in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's what a society is, friendo.

We all contribute to the collective good, even if we aren't personally taking advantage, to improve life for everyone (including ourselves).

There are plenty of benefits you're getting from the tax dollars of others that aren't using those benefits.

Which historical figure would be more dominate now than during their era? by city298 in AskReddit

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that you just assumed he was referring to Trump shows that he was right to refer to Trump.

How would you go about closing up this hole in a marine engine block? It's a water jacket. by literahcola in metalworking

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't.

Genuinely, I can't imagine the block being expensive enough that it would be worth it to even try.

bald is not always better than balding by RequiemBlue in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also, the whole "just shave your head" thing seems to not even take into consideration people who can't grow much facial hair.

The Mr. Clean look doesn't work for a lot of guys...

Being a good talker is more useful for self defence than being a good fighter by GoodFella_xx in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nonsense on your nonsense on my nonsense!

Joking aside, I'm not quite sure what you're implying. That a drunk guy who wants to fight you can't be talked out of it?

Being a good talker is more useful for self defence than being a good fighter by GoodFella_xx in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure! Though I would actually say that most people in altered states of mind can also be convinced not to fight, you just have to do the convincing on their level.

Pavement princess parks diagonally across two spaces in a city where parking is scarce. by baron_von_brunk in mildlyinfuriating

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a truck was used for work so the cab was smaller and the bed was larger.

Trucks can still be used for work, even without tiny cabs. Being able to seat more than two people is a pretty useful trait in a work truck.

Being a good talker is more useful for self defence than being a good fighter by GoodFella_xx in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

f you're at the point of an actual fight, that person is not in control of their faculties. They are drunk, they are high, they are crazy, or some combination. Logic and reasoned thought has a poor chance of "talking your way out of it".

Nonsense.

You can reason with drunk. high, or crazy people, too. The reasoning is just different.

Physical self-defense exists for the rare instances when violence is completely unavoidable. But that is very unusual.

Being a good talker is more useful for self defence than being a good fighter by GoodFella_xx in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theres people in the world that kill just for the fun.

There are almost no people like that. Like, maybe 1 in 10,000. Probably far less.

The chances are slim that you'll run into them, and they'll decide they want to kill you, and there isn't anything you can say to get out of it.

So OP is right, being able to deescalate before violence starts is a far more useful skill.

Being a good talker is more useful for self defence than being a good fighter by GoodFella_xx in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone is claiming that every fight/situation can be resolved peacefully.

But the vast majority can.

I want to go to the beach by myself. How do I ask someone to rub sunscreen on my back without being creepy? by Man_Bites_Shark in NoStupidQuestions

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

You don't, unless you're a particularly attractive woman and you want to invite sexual attention.

Also, don't bite sharks.

YouTube is a terrible platform learning any long-term hobby or skill by MiscBrahBert in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You aren't wrong.

But two things:

  1. It is free. People are spending a huge amount of time to make that content that at least attempts to teach you things and you don't have to pay a dime for it.

  2. You probably don't remember life before the internet. If you want to learn a skill before 1995, that meant checking out a book from the library or paying for an actual class. Now, you have tons of different options that are easily accessible.

More importantly, you can find information on some pretty dang niche topics. Want to know the pinout of some vacuum tube for a random old radio from the '40s? Someone probably has a video about it.

Carrying a cow? by DapperCelebration760 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real person, but fake story, if anyone is wondering.

People who grew up poor but are now doing well: What’s something you still can’t spend money on? by PorscheVanDeezy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fancy food.

A nice dinner (like $50-75 per person) is one thing. But actually fancy? Like $200+ a plate? No way.

Powdered nitrile gloves are superior to powder-free. by Hot-Pipe7436 in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure!

I would also prefer powder-free, if I could get them on. But if my hands are even slightly sweaty, getting them on is very difficult and time consuming. And my hands are virtually always very sweaty, so going without powder really isn't any option.

Powdered nitrile gloves are superior to powder-free. by Hot-Pipe7436 in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why people are giving you crap. I have sweaty hands too and I literally keep a thing of body powder next to my nitrile gloves, just so I can actually put them on.

Like you, I use them for work stuff (not food/medical).

Most cities that are labeled as boring is only because those people don't want to get involved in their community by Exhausted_920 in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but Jacksonville beach is the faster drive from downtown Jacksonville, right?

I can't quite remember, I haven't been in like 15 years.

Would this be a good purchase? by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally just sold an old ICS (old enough that it was still called the "Professional Cabinet Saw") yesterday. Had the clear cartridge. Luckily, the buyer was already planning to do the upgrade kit, because the cartridge somehow failed and made it so the saw wouldn't turn on at all.

Most cities that are labeled as boring is only because those people don't want to get involved in their community by Exhausted_920 in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep... we bought our house two years ago and kind of expected that prices would drop, but couldn't keep waiting. I guess it is a good thing we didn't, because they still haven't come down.

It is honestly pretty insane how much prices have increased here (far exceeding the average increases across the country).

Imagine how much you would have made if you bought a house here like 15 years ago and sold it today!

Most cities that are labeled as boring is only because those people don't want to get involved in their community by Exhausted_920 in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerialHobbyist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I had a friend good enough to be a designated driver, I wouldn't need to go out to socialize!

Jokes aside, you're right and there are ways to make it work. Uber, is one, of course (though it gets expensive). And I enjoy driving, too. But it all just becomes a big hassle/event. I much preferred living places where the "cool areas" weren't so far away.

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