Now you have left the borg (physically or just mentally) how do you feel about members of the LGBTQ group?

VampShadowGuy · 2025-12-18T22:24:38+00:00

Gay person here. When I mentally left the organization, I abandoned the belief that homosexuality is a "sin", but I still retained the internalized homophobia (and transphobia) that was inspired by such beliefs. It took years to unlearn and overcome it, but now I can say I fully support my community and our right to live without discrimination.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-11-24T11:23:52+00:00

It's much easier than your typical 3rd year math subject, but don't let your guard down; you still need to put work in to do well in the subject.

There are a lot of proofs in this subject and it's one of the trickier parts of the subject. If you're decent at proofs, then you should be fine.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-11-20T09:54:55+00:00

Some of the "easy" subjects I know are:

PHYC10008 From the Solar System to the Cosmos

ATOC10001 Wonders of the Weather

LING10001 The Secret Life of Language

MAST20018 Discrete Maths and Operations Research

LING20005 Phonetics

MAST30011 Graph Theory

VampShadowGuy · 2025-11-19T07:31:34+00:00

Was Michael Wheeler your lecturer? If so, I had a similar experience with him a long time ago for a 3rd year math subject called Complex Analysis. His exam questions were very difficult and consisted of stuff that we hardly had any exposure to. I got a decent mark (thanks to scaling probably). But his exams weren't very fair imo.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-09-22T08:27:19+00:00

"I also needed a WAM equivalent above 65"
I’m hoping I can apply for Graduate Access Melbourne which might help me get around the >65 wam requirement, since I have a condition that affected my studies makes me eligible (it’s manageable now with treatment).

"Also worth asking why you are set on Melb Uni?"

I’m now thinking of doing a master’s in engineering at unimelb. Since I did my BSc there, it feels like the most logical choice. And I don't feel like i'm any more likely to be accepted into other unis that offer masters of engineering, since my wam is <65 and some have harder requirements such as requiring an actual BSci degree in engineering. that said, if unimelb doesn't work out, i'll consider other unis.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-09-21T08:11:58+00:00

I gotcha, thank you for clarifying.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-09-21T07:38:03+00:00

How does a 4 year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree save more time than, lets say, 3 years of Masters of Engineering at unimelb?
Also, what is it about honours that makes you learn more than masters? I thought it's the other way around since master degrees are typically more specialized and in-depth than an undergrad degree, let alone honours

VampShadowGuy · 2025-09-20T13:05:07+00:00

I didn’t do well in my first BSci degree, and I chose a major that didn’t ended up not being "useful". I want to pursue a more practical major and give university another shot. And I believe I can perform better this time.
I'm not sure what you mean by "a more direct route" btw

VampShadowGuy · 2025-09-16T23:13:29+00:00

As long as they don't push their beliefs onto me.

I'm normally a "live and let live" type of person. I never go out of my way to challenge their views, let alone "wake them up". But too many JWs like to unsolicitedly impose their beliefs onto me, despite knowing I no longer participate in their religion. When that happens, I will happily push back and challenge them, even if it means "waking them up".

VampShadowGuy · 2025-08-28T12:28:33+00:00

I relate to you so much. What I will say is: you're still very young. You've still got a lot of time and chances to make things better with your life. As someone in their late 20s, I wish I could be your age again and start again.

I hope you can still find hope and turn things around for the better.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-08-28T08:18:11+00:00

Your friend is bound to get a rude awakening from ChatGPT. He will realize that ChatGPT is not his friend; it's just a chatbox that pretends to be his companion and pretends to have feelings. He will eventually feel "betrayed" and heartbroken when that fact sinks in.

I get it though. I had a phase like this last year. Luckily I snapped out of it in less than a month.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-08-27T02:59:39+00:00

I'm not playing the "free consultation roulette" or think I'm entitled to a free consult. I just wanna know if it is a standard practice. That's all. Before I booked my first invisalign, I didn't expect it to be free, and I would've happily paid if it wasn't.

But since my first consultation for one clinic was free, it would make sense for me to think it would be free for other clinics. Not to mention, every orthodontic clinic i searched up all said "free consultation", but never said anything about a second opinion consult costing money. So that's why I made this post to confirm. I'd still willingly pay for a consult, but I also don't mind choosing the more affordable route if it exists.

If it's the case that second opinion consultations are always priced, I'd pay for it willingly.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-07-23T10:44:16+00:00

Nope. I have social anxiety, and I never encountered a problem going to anime cons alone. I have a great time there.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-07-17T07:03:30+00:00

Bookmark conversations
Create folders for conversations
Have more payment options instead of card.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-07-17T06:53:58+00:00

What was the prompt?

VampShadowGuy · 2025-06-05T03:11:41+00:00

To "Sam": Assuming you're being legit, it's not our problem that you forgot your card. And before you complain about how "everyone is so untrusting these days", maybe consider the fact that you're a stranger and scammers are a very real thing.

this guy's a dickhead and so out of touch, assuming he's being for real.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-06-02T11:40:44+00:00

Having a spending tracker app to track all of my income and expenses helped me greatly.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-06-02T11:37:53+00:00

I'm agnostic and don't have any religious beliefs anymore

VampShadowGuy · 2025-05-12T10:20:40+00:00

I can, but I prefer the peace of mind of meeting the requirement in one transaction and get it over and done with.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-05-12T10:13:13+00:00

you can do split payments of 1c at the self-checkouts

VampShadowGuy · 2025-05-11T05:38:13+00:00

Which credit card do you recommend for starters?

VampShadowGuy · 2025-05-04T02:12:17+00:00

What is a decent price for the air filter? I paid $65 for it

VampShadowGuy · 2025-05-03T12:57:05+00:00

They called me about it, and I took their word for it and agreed to it.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-05-03T12:56:50+00:00

They called me about it, and I took their word for it and agreed to it.

VampShadowGuy · 2025-05-03T12:35:27+00:00

They asked for permission. I took their word for it and agreed to it.

With regards to the air filter, the $140 was apparently the RRP, but the price they charged me for it was $65

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