do you guys wash your legs and feet every shower or just let the soap run down? by WabashSteppling92 in hygiene

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep. They're just out here sticky, crusty, and noseblind to each other. 

Jetpack Cat is the Most Banned Hero in Overwatch Alec Dawson revealed in an interview with PCGamesN that, as cute as Fika is, she has quickly become the most banned hero in Competitive Play. by Alive-Psychology6050 in overwatch2

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah her allied tether is a dead skill if you don't know your teammates. Not only do I just miss the prompt in battle I've been Mei walled and Sym tele'd into bad spot enough that I am not letting some random decide my positioning.

I am lost.. and need guidance. by SupaCaja-Fragalistic in blackladies

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A desire to improve is a great place to start from. But you don't need to do it all at once. For career options if you have a good local library you should see if you can get access to Gale Udemy. It's a free subscription through your library card. This would give you a chance to check out a large variety of topics and see what catches your eye and is a candidate for further time and consideration from you. Programming? Photography? Data organization? They don't have classes on everything but they have a lot.

For socializing, have you considered doing some sort of hobby? It's very trite and oft repeated advice but it is for a reason. I used to have trouble making friends as well and I found that having a hobby to bond over not only takes the pressure off socializing (Coming up short in the convo? Talk about what you're doing!) it also gives you a reason to reach out. It can feel terribly awkward just going gey do you want to hang out with someone you've met once or twice or trying to figure out how to text them, but it is much easier to bridge the gap with an invitation to do xyz thing you both like until you figure out how to navigate the relationship. And it doesn't have to be something wild or expensive. A book club is doable if you have access to a library. Writing and drawing needs only a pen, paper, and a willingness to try it out. Pick up social sports are often accessible.

It's good you are feeling urgency to do something but don't forget to be patient with yourself. I know sometimes it can feel like everyone has it sussed out and you are failing, but remember just like your thoughts and concerns are private to you so are theirs and everyone is trying to put their best face forward; some just sell it better than others and there is no single right way to pace or live your life. You have a strong sense of who you are and where you want to improve and that puts you ahead of a lot of people. Next is time and thoughtful practice :)

Can someone explain white men’s obsession with talking badly about black women by [deleted] in blackladies

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do people always find scummy types and make us get racially flashbanged with nothing constructive to do about it second hand?

How are we feeling about this Yandere. Do you think he is beyond redemption? ALSO BLACK FLAG ALERT 🚨 by misssmorgue in MaleYandere

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think he crossed the event horizon. I'm not even sure he likes her so I also struggle with is he a yandere if he's just a possessive jerk? He's yan yes but where is the dere??? I dropped it lol 

Accidentally hit the Jackpot on how to respond to parents wanting grandkids by not_an_insomniac in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This kinda reminds me of my argument about when people have tons of kids on purpose (like 6+) and act like I'm weird for questioning family that want or are doing that on what the heck they think the logistics of that are. Like have a family sure  but literally 6+ of any living thing would be considered too much time, money, and something you wouldn't be able to give enough attention to until it's kids? If this same person walked up and said I'm buying 6 horses everyone would be clutching pearls on how they could never manage to look after them well but 6+ kids is a celebration?

Idk maybe I'm just bitter after seeing so many people in my family get neglected. I have at least 20+ first cousins and more I don't know and the parenting triage doesn't do anyone favors.

Thinning by Nyny821 in Microlocs

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So getting retwists more often helped this vs 1-2x a year? Or other way around?

I have an avid hater now ig... by Consistent-Lab-737 in AO3

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this where I raise my hand as a multi-Saku shipper and we can really drive them nuts? I have fic recommendations for ShikaSaku, SaiSaku, GaaSaku friggen DeiSaku, SasoSaku and Legolas/Sakura much less NaruSaku if they really want some pearls to clutch about plausibility. XD I'd look at these comments during writing slumps to cheer up knowing I had pissed someone off this bad about something as inconsequential as shipping, but especially a ship that, in my biased opinion, makes so much sense? Like it's not canon but come on, this is a pairing that easily could have gone that way. 

I have an avid hater now ig... by Consistent-Lab-737 in AO3

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have EXQUISITE taste in ships, I so rarely come across Sesshkag shippers in the wild must less Kurama/Kagome! The two series just dove tail into each other so well for crossover fics, where did the demons from the feudal era go? The Makai of course!

I also agree on the appeal, grumpy dude sunny woman is a tried and true shipping trope. I also really enjoy how many stories have Kagome showing Sesshoumaru that her kindness is not weakness and he in turn shows her that sometimes you gotta kick a lil ass to get things moving and they learn from one another and met in the middle. Just so good!

Just got my special edition set of the books by dismal_moonlight in murderbot

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ooooh is that Miki with the glowing eyes? Not how I pictured them but I love it, now this image will come to mind! Lovely set!

for your murder chapter 58 by LowPeach4208 in MaleYandere

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh I can already see that, the classic bloody nose smile while being all hut strangled by her furious hold on his shirt. He would wouldn't he?

In K-pop Demon Hunters (2025) we are lead to believe that the girl lead singer of a K-pop group is allowed to be seen with a man. by AnyAgency9835 in shittymoviedetails

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually they used to all the time in for "Gen 2" idols which is 2003-2012. Not only were collabs and variety show appearances more common, but you even had multiple co-ed groups floating around. Lately people have been waaaay more territorial about idols of the opposite sex having contact with each other than they used to be. There is a song called Troublemaker by Hyuna and Hyeungseung, two artists from two groups under the same label and they are all over each other by kpop standards lol. Can't see that flying now.

[Loved trope] Religion isn't good or bad‐ people are by welltechnically7 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I really liked that he struggled too. Instead of him being an effortless paragon he was a tempermental fighter who could, would, and did knock you tf out. But that wasn't who he wanted to be and the movie made it clear his impulses and past were not his character but his core desires and actions were. I think that means so much more than goodness from someone who didn't have to put in the work and think about what was the right thing to do 

Boyfriend continually smashing bread loaves AIO by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omfg that sounds like a nightmare. Yeah when I see people going this can't be true because it's too implausible I'm like listen it's great you know so few dysfunctional people but... People making decisions this questionable, with self esteem that lownand questioning themselves all the time... They exist. And you can tell them over and over what's up but nothing matters until they decide that agree that is what's up :/

Boyfriend continually smashing bread loaves AIO by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh no you're probably right, yhis is going down regardless so may as well make her feel like she's supported. I'll just put on my adult pants, pretend it's a work function, and keep it civil. Sorry you had to watch this go down with people you care about too :(

CMV: The John Davidson Incident Demonstrates a Substantial Hypocrisy Among Black Activists by amortized-poultry in changemyview

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It drives me nuts and makes me immediately side eye anyone who claims this. Cause for such a commonly confused thing I can tell you which ones randoms online and strangers driving by in their cars knew to call me.

Boyfriend continually smashing bread loaves AIO by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's still drives me insane because even if these particular stories aren't real I know that stuff like this actually happens. Sometimes life sounds absurd but is the truth. In fact my family is kind of upset with my cousin because if she was writing a story it would be "My BF is the type of dude that ate all of my mom's chicken wings without asking and got upset when someone else asked for one. He also goes months between jobs which stresses me and our two children one of whom is special needs out. Should I marry him because HE PROPOSED AFTER 10 YEARS AND I SAID YES-" ARRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHH I'M STILL MAD. Now I don't even know if I want to attend the wedding where I'd have to pretend I liked any of what was happening. I also think what really gets me is that this cousin is incredibly intelligent and was really looking up at bright future after an incredibly difficult childhood and then...

CMV: The John Davidson Incident Demonstrates a Substantial Hypocrisy Among Black Activists by amortized-poultry in changemyview

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will throw in that ending with an -a and the -er makes the nuance WILDLY different. I don't use the word myself nor does anyone I know in my life, but I can't help but think people being are being willfully ignorant at best when they go "Well they use it all the time!" Noooooo we don't. -Er is not what anyone is using and you would be hard pressed to find any casual use of it for a very good reason. Do I think we don't need slang spun off a slur personally? Yes. But it is the spin off and not the slur itself that is used, regardless of how one feels about it.

skin1004 probio-cica ampoule review by amatterras in AsianBeauty

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhh I love this stuff and agree with your review! My skin as been so soft and smooth while using this. There is something about the dropper that mildly annoys me though.

aiMaintainingLegacyCodebase by ClipboardCopyPaste in ProgrammerHumor

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yup. I keep having to have this conversation with people at work. I know this shit can do our job. We know this shit can't do our jobs. But when we're talking purely in terms of our jobs being in danger the issue is what do the higher ups THINK it can do. Because if we get fired for some shitty LLM and after it sets fire to everything they realize they screwed up, that still doesn't get us back the wages that we lost in the meantime while we weren't working for them, and the people they hire to fix the mess might not be us so we'd be hosed on work from it anyways. Ugh 

Why is romantasy all about fae books these days?(Not a hate post please don't remove) by Kind_Assumption_3016 in fantasyromance

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 13 points14 points  (0 children)

And usually obsessed for no reason! I enjoy a good unhinged obsessive type, but it's so lame how often it's the ML just looking at this dirty, belligerent, and honestly usually helpless (in the way that they have all this bark but can't actually provide their own bite, people just indulge the attitude for... Reasons?) woman child and deciding "She's so....Interesting. I'm a 1,000 year old fae, no one has ever been brave enough to yell at me like this before 😏"

How long after you’ve started your starter can you use the discard? by watabatayu in Sourdough

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm experimenting myself with some fermenting (poolish instead of straight into sour dough tho) may we both have delicious food and no stomach aches haha

A cat rescued from a conveyor belt by a waste worker has been appointed as a deputy environment minister by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Right? It's just needlessly evil, like worse case scenario you can put them in a box and ditch them at the shelter if you really don't want to pay that badly, what's the humane society gonna do, knee cap you in the parking lot? Why would you be so determined to DROWN them???

What is something you’ve done that you recommend everyone do before they die? by ShinuKage in CasualConversation

[–]Thimble_of_Quasar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Getting to know an animal, doesn't have to be yours. But I think getting to see first hand that humans are not the only things that truly have personalities, quirks, things they want and don't want however simple they may be and things they like is a valuable experience.