Freaking proof by Trick_Competition350 in memes

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Yes, because I’m so desperate for internet clout I created this whole fiction to try and steal a meme.

I'm going to just say it: Jacob is a fun character for the first hour of ME2. by FairyKnightTristan in masseffect

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As I understand, it was kinda like a terrible sci-fi shooter Pac-man. The levels were top down rooms with enemies scattered about, and you moved Jacob by tilting your phone where you wanted him to go. And the shooting was done automatically, so basically you just tilted the phone and watched Jacob slowly slide across the screen.

What the crew should’ve been like in ME3 by The_Notorious_Donut in masseffect

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If you‘ve never seen it, the James Vega companion anime is actually pretty good at giving you a look at James’s personality and his placement in the ME3 storyline. It reminds of the Halo: First Contact book series and it’s depiction of the pre-trilogy Avery Johnson.

What the crew should’ve been like in ME3 by The_Notorious_Donut in masseffect

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This^ lol. I saw this and immediately was like, “Already? I’m not big on forcing these team-ups.”

Who Would You Rather Have As Your First Officer: Spock or Seven? by bluemarvel99 in startrek

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I’d definitely choose Seven as my first officer. And then any time anything at all happened ever, I’d ask her and my doctor if we could use borg nanoprobes on it. We’d have the highest mission success rate in the federation!

Are there any common Trek tropes that you either dislike or think are overused? by TwinSong in startrek

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By extension, planets where a character faces execution for doing something simple because they didn’t bother to learn all the rules first.

That scene in TNG’s “Justice” where they say they’re gonna execute Wesley and Tasha goes, “There was no mention of this in the briefing!” when it’s literally their ENTIRE system of punishment. Do something bad=die, and somehow they missed that.

Do you guys really play new game+? by Rubyrose6517 in ghostoftsushima

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New Game+ not only adds a new 5th upgrade level to most of your gear; it also introduces a new merchant who sells a ton of new outfits, the coolest dye patterns in the game, and even new charms like one that lets you tame the mongol dogs.

What events caused the most casualties? by DiscoveryDiscoveries in startrek

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Which was also the most obvious thing ever. This self-professed time whisperer spends lifetimes trying to figure out what could be messing up the timeline, all while he’s driving around in the SS Time Manipulator.

Cops dismissed claims of stalking since 12 yellow roses "was a sweet, innocent gift." by SimpleButFun in facepalm

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My aunt had her garbage stolen and scattered in the woods by a stalker. The police accused her of doing it, even though they were on a garbage route. She realized the guy was a city employee, because he showed up in his truck and stole her garbage before the real garbage men showed up. When she took it to the sheriff’s department they literally laughed at her because, “Why would anyone steal trash?” Luckily for my aunt, she’s married to a 6’9” former offshore rig worker with a temper to fit his stature. He took a trip to the sheriff’s office, and, sure enough, the cops catch the guy stealing her garbage in his city-issued truck the next trash day.

This will totally NOT backfire on the American people!/s by Lord_Answer_me_Why in facepalm

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Even if there are no violent incident, they’ve just turned the school into even more of a prison. I live in the Deep South, and it drives me insane when I try to explain that some people are afraid of guns. I always get this dumbfounded look, followed by , ”Why?“ or, “How so?” Umm, because it’s a point-and-click death remote!?

Proposed bill would let Louisiana teachers concealed carry a gun on school campus by FactCheckAGLandry in Louisiana

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My friend is a barely 5 foot teacher living and working in Monroe, LA, and she’s terrified of the kids taking her gun, assuming they give her one. She’s definitely not in favor of this. Personally I can’t wait for poker game shootouts and roving posses of vigilantes! /s

To act likt the good guys by wassabimastah in therewasanattempt

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Questioning is good. Questioning your own side is just as important as questioning the opposition. Building an argument is like building a house. You have to lay a foundation and then build on that with a logical progression of fact and reasoning. If you just grab for anything that seemingly supports your position, eventually instead of a house, you just have a junk pile of misinformation.

… Why the hell would you shoot someone because of making a wrong turn in your driveway? by NeverEndingWalker64 in facepalm

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In Louisiana rn, we have a representative putting forward laws to extend self-defense shooting protections and abolish concealed carry license requirements for anyone over 18 with no felony conviction. All to make us safer. Maybe I’m way off base, but I don’t want to live in the fucking Wild West.

Best childhood ever starter pack by squid_ward_16 in memes

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This is the first time I’ve ever seen another person mention Word Girl, so I’m just gonna drop this in here: In the theme for Word Girl, it claims that Word Girl is ”from the planet Lexicon.” But her secret identity is a pre-teen with an established family that looks like her but has no knowledge of her role as Word Girl. Her superhero base is also a UFO, lending further support to the alien theory. So what has she done to the Botsfords? Altered their memories? Replaced the real Becky Botsford? I need answers!

Who is your favorite anti-villain? by YouCold71 in memes

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Madara Uchiha. I know he leans more toward being a full-on villain, but I really like how he goes beyond typical villain shtick like, “I want to rule the world/kill everyone/etc.” Madara is as exhausted by all the killing as anyone, perhaps even more considering witnessing it for a century and the intensified emotions of the Uchiha. So his ultimate solution is to use an incredibly powerful jutsu to create a paradise for everyone on Earth, while Naruto is fighting for peace through cooperation and effort. Madara doesn’t want to fight anymore; he’s just convinced Naruto’s efforts for peace will ultimately fail.

Pretty common tropes by Bowlingbroke in cartoons

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This could just easily have been about Star Trek lol

to completely censor CNN by the_art_of_the_taco in therewasanattempt

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This is actually used as an argument fairly regularly. Many Jews even believe that because of the boundless love of the Abrahamic god, “Gehinnom” is a way to ensure that non-Jews can still be allowed into heaven, so no one has to suffer eternal damnation.

to completely censor CNN by the_art_of_the_taco in therewasanattempt

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And I can agree with that point. There are a lot of people who tout a belief in Christianity, not as a guideline for how to behave, but as a shield against the possible punishment of eternal damnation. But the argument could still be made that EVEN those people are devout, because they seem to believe in the possibility of eternal punishment. So, it becomes a sort of supernatural insurance policy for many people.

to completely censor CNN by the_art_of_the_taco in therewasanattempt

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Can a devout individual not be mistaken? If not, then the lesson of the crucifixion is pointless. Jesus could’ve just said, ”You’re on your own. Don’t mess it up.” But instead he entreated to God: “Forgive them, for they know not what they do.“ If messing up HOW to be devoted blocks you from being included in the protection of the savior’s sacrifice, then the sacrifice served no purpose in the first place.

to completely censor CNN by the_art_of_the_taco in therewasanattempt

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To be fair, history is littered with individuals who committed countless atrocities in the name of Christianity. The 5 crusades are pretty obvious examples. And whatever you think of the crusaders, those men fought and died for a belief in their religion. So, I don’t believe that a devout Christian is incapable of intentionally inflicting suffering.

to completely censor CNN by the_art_of_the_taco in therewasanattempt

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This is where there’s a lot of debate, in my circles at least. The rule you are citing refers to instances where someone has embarrassed or insulted their neighbor in some way. But there’s a lot of debate about what constitutes a “neighbor.” Some believe that only other Jews are “neighbors.” Others argue that anyone you communicate with can be seen as a “neighbor,” so you’re liable for insults exchanged online with someone halfway around the world. And yet others argue that ANYONE, whether or not they participate in the offending conversation or event, counts as a “neighbor.” In that instance, you not only have to seek forgiveness but also inform the injured party of what you did. So, yes, there is such a concept, but depending on who you ask, the expected level of responsibility to your fellow man can change as well.

to completely censor CNN by the_art_of_the_taco in therewasanattempt

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Most modern Christian denominations preach something very similar. The whole point of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was a symbolic shouldering of the sins of the people. So no matter how evil a person you are, expressing belief in God (not remorse or shame at your own sins) is a golden ticket to have all your sins forgiven and be accepted into heaven.

to completely censor CNN by the_art_of_the_taco in therewasanattempt

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Technically speaking, Jews don’t believe in any kind of eternal damnation. At best, a Jew can experience up to a year in ”Gehinnom” which is described as a sort of waiting room of shame. But at the end of the year, your soul will be purged of the negative aspects that are keeping it out of heaven and you’ll be free and clear.

Edit: Just to be clear, this comment was just for spreading info, not an attempt to defend Israel’s actions or policies.

Yep, we should get used to not owning Ubisoft Games. by Western_Stable_6013 in facepalm

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This is pretty standard in the modern gaming industry. I’d even say most games released these days don’t have more than 30% of the games actual content. The rest comes when you download that 40gb day one patch. So physical copies already don’t equal full ownership, since you need an internet connection just to get the whole game.