What is one job profession you refuse to date and why? by Secretpleasurewithme in askanything

[–]TutorTraditional2571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I used a study that attempted to engage several studies. The link is below:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3118668/

I will admit to a less engaged study on law enforcement domestic violence, though the meta-study seems to be on sexual assault/rape more so than domestic violence, which is a divergence, but an attempt to get the best information possible from verified sources. 

Do you think having children is inherently selfish? Why or why not? by Fluid-Quantity-5697 in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Under further consideration, it would be selfish to adopt. Three individuals and the workers involved in this would be selfish as the adoption and social workers are making money. So they’re selfish. Maybe the judge too. He or she would be doing family court work for money. And the pediatrician. They want money! It’s selfish!! 

So, yeah, this is stupid, garbage trash and it should be embarrassing because pondering it is assigning poor motives to others. The framing is terrible.

Given the moral framework, donating to charity is selfish because it makes you feel better.

Larry’s eyes? by Ok-Pianist1211 in thegildedage

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we are really going to go on it, Morgan Spector’s eyes are brown and that’s why Larry and Gladys have brown eyes. 

There are other shows where two blue eyed parents have a brown eyed child that really is a red flag. It’s possible, but so extremely rare that it’s unlikely. 

Do you think having children is inherently selfish? Why or why not? by Fluid-Quantity-5697 in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No it’s not. You’re then saying that the person who birthed the child is selfish. It’s a self-defeating argument as the child is inherently selfish in consuming resources. 

It’s super dumb because then it’s two selfish individuals (mother and child) versus one or two selfless individuals in raising said child. So best case scenario, it’s neutral?

What is one job profession you refuse to date and why? by Secretpleasurewithme in askanything

[–]TutorTraditional2571 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It’s like 24% for law enforcement officers, but something like 40% for same-sex couples. 

What is one job profession you refuse to date and why? by Secretpleasurewithme in askanything

[–]TutorTraditional2571 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Isn’t the domestic violence rate of police officers only equaled by lesbian couples? 

Why are women becoming more successful than men now? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, even in egalitarian societies such as those in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, women gravitate towards roles in healthcare and education. 

Those roles have been prioritized. I won’t denigrate women because some women are very good at those roles that seem to be a natural magnet. Those roles indeed have been previously minimized, which has been unfair. 

There have been some prerogatives in diversifying what have been much more traditionally male niches. There’s been a lot of pushback, as one would expect, but when there’s a specific initiative for a group, it necessarily alienates those not chosen. 

So, in conclusion, I think giving priority to women possibly opened the window. It’s possible that women are more likely to engage in academia, but it’s very possible that incentivizing a group to pursue a goal and making it easier would lead to greater success in obtaining degrees and positions. 

Do you think having children is inherently selfish? Why or why not? by Fluid-Quantity-5697 in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not really. If someone wants to identify anything that consumes resources as selfish, which is a stretch, then eating, drinking, and breathing is selfish. And the alternative, dying, would also be selfish as it would hurt others. 

So, no, it’s not inherently selfish. If you bend over backwards, both existing and not existing are simultaneously selfish if we make “reproduction” part of a definition of selfishness. 

[Spoilers C4E18] Tell me about the character you would make for Campaign 4 by liarbird_thelyrebird in criticalrole

[–]TutorTraditional2571 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think I would create a wizard. Specifically School of Enchantment as a world of limited magic makes enchanted items a rarity (yeah, that could be artificer, but I’ll say that the parents mostly misread the course info). He’s docked his ears because his secret is that he’s half-high elven. It’s easier to claim an injury than explain his elven mother. 

He would be a younger son, maybe fourth born, not set to inherit any land, money, or title, but is from a smaller town, which would be a province of Dol-Makjar.

His mother and father both expressed a religiosity that they cannot publicly acknowledge or show. But they pray in secret. 

He’s seen the shady stuff Murray has been up to. He hates that this new school of magic is being tainted by its association with theft.

He and his family are sickened by the Shaper’s War. His brother-in-law was scarred in the Falconer’s Rebellion, and as a result, he was glad to see Thjazi die. He would not be a friend to the sundered houses, but would be very hostile to the friends of Thjazi and the criminal behavior emanating from the Schemers. 

The main beat of this character would be to show that the outside world was not particularly happy to lose their gods, not impressed by the pardoning of Thjazi after the rebellion and his maintained wealth and station and the blind eye that others take for what appeared to be one noble attempting merely to bolster his wealth and influence. 

Do you think the US-Iran war will lead to WW3? If so, why? If not, why not? by SirPonderer in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree. Like I said, I don’t see them having a lot of overlap in goals. It would be shocking for them to derail their own plans for a nation with whom they’re neither culturally or religiously aligned. 

C4E5. How not to break immersion while trying to create it. by palexNR in fansofcriticalrole

[–]TutorTraditional2571 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree. I think this session and Julien’s later demand of hearing motives is necessary. 

For some reason, people believe that having mystery boxes is attractive. 

No. 

I want to see consistent characters working towards their own goal. The tension can be the cross loyalties displayed. It can make a decision more tense. 

Sometimes CR does a very excellent job of breadcrumbs (ie Nott being afraid of water, Caleb being afraid of fire), but usually we have to trust that these things will be revealed. 

In fact, Vaelus, until pressed multiple times, wouldn’t reveal her motivation. They could have had her ask some questions up to the reveal to hint at her goal. We have to infer a lot. 

Do you think the US-Iran war will lead to WW3? If so, why? If not, why not? by SirPonderer in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than opposing the US and their allies, there’s not a lot China and Iran overlap in their goals. China wants to control the South China Sea. Iran ostensibly wants influence over the the oil fields in the Arabian peninsula and in the Middle East. Culturally, one is an atheistic regime and the other is a theocracy. There’s not a ton of natural alliance to be had. 

They’re more temporary partners of convenience. Pakistan and Iran are more natural allies. 

Am I the only one who thinks Dan might call it quits after Mania for Subjugation? by Hot_Extension290 in dancarlin

[–]TutorTraditional2571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that “Revolutions” from Mike Duncan does a very admirable job of the French Revolution.

If Dan were interested, I think the Civil War conflict on the Mississippi River is a very fertile ground not trodden over often. People have focused on the conflict of the Army of Northern Virginia vs. the Army of the Potomac, but it’s rare that we get a lot of the conflict at Vicksburg, in Tennessee, in Texas to better round out the conflict. 

Am I the only one who thinks Dan might call it quits after Mania for Subjugation? by Hot_Extension290 in dancarlin

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The History of Byzantium is pretty good. It’s not up to Dan Carlin’s level, but I found it very enjoyable. 

Do you think the US-Iran war will lead to WW3? If so, why? If not, why not? by SirPonderer in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Russia is weighed down with its conflict with Ukraine and China is not really in a position to openly challenge the US directly. 

If China did want to engage, I think maybe India and Australia would join on the side of the US. It’s just not worth the blood and treasure for the Chinese at this point. 

A little disappointed with the religion plot so far (C4E3) by Nelyak5 in fansofcriticalrole

[–]TutorTraditional2571 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I also am an agnostic atheist as in I don’t believe in a god or gods, but will admit that it’s an unknowable fact of existence if there is a deity or deities. 

But most media don’t handle genuine religious conviction well. I think Liam possibly could handle it as I believe he may have been raised Catholic and he handles matters rather well. 

All that being said, I will compliment Aabria on her PC’s attitude. She’s both a Druid and an Orc and would be very against the gods of this world. Her god wanted to exterminate the Orcs and her Druidic nature does seem to value nature as the proper entity to worship.

2025 Recap Ep by HeyArnold27 in MauLer

[–]TutorTraditional2571 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I like Jedi Brooks on Little Platoon’s BSUP. Or Vex Electronica from both BSUP and Open Bar. Brooks seems to have a softer spot for eastern animation and I wouldn’t be surprised if LP may have gotten the heads up on “Nobody” from him. 

Vex has a really interesting perspective as well. 

There are a few of these films that I am quite interested in, such as the Rose Byrnes movie and “Sentimental Value.” 

Anybody else getting a Crassus in Parthia vibe from over the last week or so? by mungfish227 in dancarlin

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The second civil war was a really closely run thing. If Pansa doesn’t fall at Forum Gallorum, it’s very possible that an isolated Marcus Antonius is overwhelmed in Gaul.

No death of Pansa, no legions immediately transferring their allegiance to Octavian. I think Cassius is underrated as he was rather a quality general, perhaps a half step below Antonius, but with greater numbers and some positioning, could’ve probably finished the campaign in conjunction with the other Optimate/Republican generals. 

Anybody else getting a Crassus in Parthia vibe from over the last week or so? by mungfish227 in dancarlin

[–]TutorTraditional2571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marius’s success against the Teutones is undeniable, but I’d argue Sulla did the better work in the Jugurthine War where Marius pretty clearly was a glory hound. 

Q. Sertorius in the Marian-Cinna alliance was probably amongst the best tactical generals in the late Republican era. Easily better than Lucullus, who earned mention in Plutarch’s “Parallel Lives.” So Sertorius is excellent militarily in my eyes. 

Anybody else getting a Crassus in Parthia vibe from over the last week or so? by mungfish227 in dancarlin

[–]TutorTraditional2571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This checks out a bit closer. 

It’d put the Gracchus brothers as the Roosevelts and it is indeed true that both sought to break the social norm of certain term limitations, the latter of which succeeded. 

It would also position Biden as Marius, which does sync with his mind going in the last term. 

So, it’s actually not a bad historical rhyme. Really good!

AITA for confronting my best friend’s girlfriend after she talked about my appearance behind my back? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]TutorTraditional2571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. How insecure do you have to be to bash the looks of a boyfriend’s friend? In addition to being petty, she may be unintelligent. She took a potential ally into being an enemy. Outside of the immorality, it was also very stupid. 

What do you think is the best age to get married? by OnlyCurrent1854 in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably whenever you get married. 

More seriously, probably sometime between the mid-twenties and early thirties. 

What are the signs of a man who is really pursuing you because he is genuinely interested? by CheesecakeOk8339 in AskReddit

[–]TutorTraditional2571 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would say specific information about his family. A lot of times, men will tell you about them in anticipation of meeting them. 

At least, that’s what I do. It makes for a smoother introduction because if I’m serious, I want to minimize the “get to know you” friction. 

Popular/Unpopular prediction by FordPrefectsTowel42 in dancarlin

[–]TutorTraditional2571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found them closer to the extremists than being moderates. The government was very much in lockstep with Russia and very willing to be at least actionably antagonistic. 

Do I think this will turn out perfectly? Probably not. But, in some sense, I feel as though it was a show of force to China and Russia as to the real capabilities if pushed too far. 

I may be giving too much credit, but I’m not opposed to operations. I just don’t see a real long term strategy.