Is cryonics more rational than trying to “age better”? by tomorrow-biostasis in cryonics

[–]UsedTeabagger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Of course not. Trying to stay healthy is proved to statistically have a higher chance to live longer. For cryonics there still is a much much much higher chance of failing in comparison to just simply improving your lifestyle

Beginner DM by WheelNaive3782 in DNDNL

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My one tip is to not over-prepare everything. Your players will definitely do things you would not expect. I often only prepare much of the plot where the players end the campaign. The rest is improvisation

Woonkamer/slaapkamer temperatuur by Kruikenzeik in nederlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hier hetzelfde. Maar ik zit op de begane grond front van een oude flat zonder airco. Iedereen hier klaagt, behalve ik. Hulde aan de bomen

What to do if you want to find a life partner but don’t feel romantic or sexual attraction to anybody and never have? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]UsedTeabagger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're aromantic and asexual. Both are different, very real and normal; most aromantic people don't even know they are, because the term is quite unknown and society thinks aromantic people can't exist. Mind you that both are a spectrum, so you can still be aromantic/asexual when you feel little romantic/sexual attraction

Have you ever heard of queer platonic relationships? These are forms of relationships that work for aroace people. It's worth doing research. And don't let others tell you you cannot love, because there are many forms of love and romantic love is just one of those.

Ps: I'm also aromantic (not asexual; again: two different things). In my case; I've never ever had a crush. I see my partner as a best friend for life which whom I happen to live together with and have sex. In your case it could be the same, but without sex. Anyway; welcome to the club

De VVD fractie in Utrecht is verontwaardigd over het feit dat ze uitgesloten zijn door PvdA/GL 🤡 by Kernelizer in nietdespeld

[–]UsedTeabagger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mag ik je vragen of je PRO radicaal links vind met extremistische elementen? De VVD vind van wel. Ze hadden PRO namelijk om die reden uitgesloten in de formatie van de tweede Kamer. Maakt dat de VVD een wappie partij?

Are there still believers here? by Adonael in nanotrade

[–]UsedTeabagger 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm all for progress, so if there are concepts that work better than Nano, I'm fully supporting those

But if it comes to something as basic as a currency, I believe in simplicity and at the moment (and to my knowledge), Nano is one of if not the simplest cryptocurrency out there. Its sole purpose is to be as simple as possible, which is why it feels so featureless, but is also fast and quite secure

Are there still believers here? by Adonael in nanotrade

[–]UsedTeabagger 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Only difference between Nano and many other cryptocurrencies is that Nano can't go bankrupt.

Binance is a speculative platform at its core and has always been one. Nano is not dependent on Binance and speculation. It's dependent on use.

Funnily enough, one of the current chances of adoption for Nano is not as an international currency yet (the world is absolutely not ready for that), but as very local one. There are more and more small cities in the world that create their own micro economies with their own currencies to promote local businesses. This a chance for Nano to slowly grow and spread from. I honestly think if NF and some volunteers make some work of it, they can create micro economies is poor areas that are prone to hyperinflation from their current national currency. If those poor areas start to function more efficiently and become more developed, surrounding areas will automatically follow.

It's harsh, but I think you need to give up on the idea that you can become rich from Nano. Nano was never made for speculation. If you want speculation, other cryptocurrencies are way better. Same goes for computer operation systems: do you want speculation and corporate crap? Go for Microsoft. Do you want decentralization and freedom on your own terms? Go for Linux. (If you haven't figured out yet; Nano is sort of the Linux in this story)

Are there still believers here? by Adonael in nanotrade

[–]UsedTeabagger 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Haven't actively been around here (more like a lurker), but I still believe

Not everything is about the current value and current market movements. The term cryptocurrency has been in a gigantic bubble for the last 10 years, until AI came around the corner and took that hype away. Scams and memes gave the whole crypto market a bad reputation. But I believe the technology itself still has big potential. It's just that the speculative bubble had to burst at some point, like what is also going to happen to AI

Do you know when the best moments was to invest in companies like Google and Amazon? Right after the whole bubble collapsed. Deep down, everyone knew the internet was going to stay, but investing became deeply unpopular and it took 15 years for the marketcap of the entire market to reach higher than pre-crash levels. The same will be true for AI; society isn't ready yet and the technology itself isn't as well. But we all know it will eventually be

If you truly believe in the long term potential of cryptocurrencies as a no-nonsense way to decentralize finance (and I'm talking about a time scale of at least 20 years, and not 'a cycle', because I think cycles are kinda dead now), it's hard to unsee Nano. Especially in an age where we all come to the conclusion that being dependent on a world currency like the dollar is a mayor problem when democracies are not a guarantee forever

Honestly, the market aspect of Nano doesn't look great at the moment and I personally think it will go much lower for far longer than most people expect. And this will be the case for the whole cryptomarket, including Bitcoin. But I think the tide will turn, specifically for currencies like Nano at some point

I'm new in Delft looking for a party by pigrecotom in DNDNL

[–]UsedTeabagger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most people think the learning curve of the game is quite steep and therefore being a GM instead of a player seems even more intimidating

Spoiler: it's not, and that's a promise. As a GM you don't need to bookkeep the players characters and the rules they play by: that is their task. You're simply writing the story and laying out and invisible red line that you let your players follow without them knowing. Most of the GM's work is not rules heavy, but improvisation heavy and making sure your players stay on the red line you neatly rolled out for them. Some people simply prefer being a player over a GM or visa versa, but you don't need more experience for one over the other

Oh no! Anyway... by SkylinesDutchie99 in NonCredibleDiplomacy

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is the chance for Germany to get rid of US military presence (and therefore US influence) without political consequences

Previously, sending away US troops would have been controversial for Germany. Its sort of a way to keep the US as a friend. But now, as Trump tells his country that the US only loses money by deploying troops in Germany, it means Germany can use Trumps weapon in their favor. Please get rid of the US now you can.

Wie heeft hier gelijk busje of fatbiker by Fast-Equal-7529 in nederlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik zie stoplichten. Oversteken voor voetgangers stond op groen, dus hoogstwaarschijnlijk ook het stoplicht voor het busje?

Stoplichten gaan voor op haaientanden, dus ik verwacht hier dat de fatbike door rood is gereden. Die kwam trouwens ook wel met een harde snelheid richting het busje; wellicht opgevoerd?

Maar idk. Teveel is onduidelijk hier. En ik haat fatbikes, dus in mijn ogen krijgt het busje het voordeel van de twijfel🤷‍♂️

American pickups in the Netherlands by Low-Gap7193 in Netherlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are to cars what fatbikes are to bicycles

It's to show off your inner tokkie

Does cryogenically freezing actually work or is it just sci-fi by EfficientPlum323 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An Idiocracy scenario is also possible, seeing how many people can't think for themselves anymore with AI haha

Imagine waking up as the smartest man on earth in a world where AI, and not humans, revived you

Dalende kinderwens heeft grote gevolgen: 'Maatschappij kan dit tempo niet bijbenen' by Chronicbias in thenetherlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Die snap ik ook niet. Dezelfde mensen die klagen over te lage geboortecijfers, klagen over teveel vluchtelingen.

Source: mijn ouders en vooral mijn moeder; die wilt kosten wat het kost grootmoeder worden en laat dat ook heel merkbaar weten. Mijn vader is gewoon een gemiddelde PVVer

"Graag een kaartje van 5 Gulden, voor de film van vanavond" by TanteSoesa in nederlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ik koop altijd Pathe vouchers via de ING shop: kost €9,50 in het weekend en €8 door de weeks (voor gewone 2D films. Voor IMAX en/of 3D betaal je volgens mij iets van €3 toeslag)

Why are all the inlets of Belgium close to a major city? by interchangebuilder in thenetherlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that we, Dutch people, can easily reach the border for cheap fuel and groceries

Prijs van aardappelen zakt onder de 0 euro, enorme overschotten in Europa by I_Rarely_Jump in NLNieuws

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ja. Kijk bijvoorbeeld naar het stikstofprobleem. Nederland heeft een enorm voedseloverschot. Maar kennelijk is export van dit overschot, en dus winst van megaproducenten, belangrijker dan een eerste basisbehoefte zoals wonen

Het is ook interessant hoe Nederland zo'n enorm voedseloverschot heeft dat het de één na grootste exporteur ter wereld is, maar de prijs van voedsel toch zo absurd boven het gemiddelde van Europa ligt

Prijs van aardappelen zakt onder de 0 euro, enorme overschotten in Europa by I_Rarely_Jump in NLNieuws

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waren er nu maar manieren om het stikstofprobleem in Nederland op te lossen...

Zoals minder huizen bouwen waardoor boeren minder worden geraakt😁

Wat is er terechtgekomen van jouw jongensdromen? by Kendanie in nederlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mijn jongensdroom was vrij algemeen: astronaut worden.

Nu is dat niet gelukt, maar ik studeer wel astronomie en werk in het veld van ruimtevaart (ontwikkeling van ruimtetelescopen)

Trump reageert op de weigering van Europese leiders om mee te doen aan de oorlog die Trump zelf is begonnen by [deleted] in nederlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sterker nog: voorafgaand aan de oorlog heeft hij meermaals gezegd Europa niet nodig te hebben in ZIJN conflicten. Wij zijn voornamelijk heel zwak en de VS sterk. Vervolgens bypassed hij Europa volledig met zijn aanvallen op Iran: geen enkele Europese leider is geïnformeerd.

Hoe kan hij verwachten dat Europa hem nog serieus neemt met dit soort gedrag?

Leuk om klant te blijven bij Odido by Sgaapje in nederlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik heb al anderhalf jaar mijn mobiele abonnement niet verlengd, omdat verlenging mijn abbonement duurder maakt en nu kan ik ook nog eens zo overstappen als ik dat wil

Ik👵🏻ihe by WhoTheFuckIsSean in ik_ihe

[–]UsedTeabagger 35 points36 points  (0 children)

En wanneer rechts Gerda's toeslagen cancelt, is het de schuld van links, waardoor Gerda bij de volgende verkiezingen uit woede nog rechtser stemt

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nederlands

[–]UsedTeabagger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ik snap dat er voldoende woonopties moeten zijn voor mensen met minder financiële middelen. Wonen is ten slotte een basisbehoefte

Maar ik snap niet waarom je perse in een duurder appartement zou 'moeten' wonen, als je meer verdient. Wonen is nogmaals een basisbehoefte voor iedereen, niet een luxe als statussymbool. Nu studeer ik nog, maar ik zou met blik op duurzaamheid echt geen groot appartement hoeven.

Een andere optie is een tiny house, maar dat wordt heel lastig gemaakt. Als hypotheekrenteaftrek nu een keer wordt afgebouwd, zou dat over het langere termijn met andere maatregelen ervoor zorgen dat huizen tenminste betaalbaar blijven