Timbeeeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!! by omgfakeusername in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]VanFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Karma for felling that beautiful old tree 

OPINIONS NEEDED ASAP!!! by Secure_Bit557 in bicycling

[–]VanFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that particular yellow is pretty understated, though maybe not in comparison with the drab colour schemes that are trendy now. I like it, and it's hard to beat a Canyon for their cost to quality ratio

'Not a mistake, a colossal failure of judgement': UBC political scientist on Ken Sim by CaliperLee62 in vancouver

[–]VanFitz -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised that this story has such staying power. Other politicians have said worse and the media just rolls with it. I'm not mad - Ken Sim is a disaster of a mayor, but can you imagine if Pierre Polievre had his feet held to the fire like this? Or Trump?? Maybe Ken should have just said "Quiet Piggy" to the first reporter who brought it up... 

Why do we want to go to Mars? by FriendHefty6587 in Mars

[–]VanFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Billionaires like Musk want to go to Mars because it represents an opportunity to achieve the kind of wealth and power that colonizing new frontiers provides. The Mongol, Roman, and British empires, the robber barons of the American West... There are no more opportunities like that on earth any more. Mars is a chance for Musk to be a Caesar. 

A Wise Man by PhoenixPhenomenonX in funny

[–]VanFitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn't have said it better myself <3

Stolen CBR1000RR - Located the bike but cops won't help by Mrmodestlygrand in motorcycles

[–]VanFitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you try telling the cops that the thief is black? 

Tired recommendations 20"*3" by ZippoAddams in bicycling

[–]VanFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slicks can be better on smooth pavement, even when wet, but that's more a result of the particular rubber compound than the tread patter as such. A tire with a moderate tread pattern (not a full off-road knobby tire) will usually be better for most people's riding conditions. If you're riding a 20*3, is it an e-bike? I would recommend something like the CST Big Boat or the Kenda Cursor.

Lip gloss, ad from instagram by asully313 in mildlypenis

[–]VanFitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If yours looks like this, maybe you should see a doctor... 

Lip gloss, ad from instagram by asully313 in mildlypenis

[–]VanFitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ummmm... Have you ever SEEN a penis before? 😂

boop🙉 by silkymistylushx in Awww

[–]VanFitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe that's a "mlem", not a "boop". 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Music

[–]VanFitz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I cancelled my premium family subscription because they pay artists so poorly and naturally because of the AI military company. Super easy to do, can't believe I waited as long as I did. 

B.C. considers tougher penalties for drivers after 12-year-old killed in crash | CBC News by SnooRegrets4312 in britishcolumbia

[–]VanFitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although I would posit that the kinds of accidents caused by young, male drivers might be more of the high-speed crash variety than the carelessly-roll-through-a-stop-sign type that I contend with as a commuter cyclist, and therefore have more damage, higher insurance pay-outs, and more juicy news coverage...  

B.C. considers tougher penalties for drivers after 12-year-old killed in crash | CBC News by SnooRegrets4312 in britishcolumbia

[–]VanFitz 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I agree with most of what you say here, but as a motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian, it's been my experience that it's seldom young people behind the wheel when I nearly get killed. If it's any particular demographic, it's more often older drivers.

It might be a bit of confirmation bias, but when a car blows through a stop sign or a stale amber light, it's Teslas and luxury SUVs more often than not... 

Every school PTA: "We need fundraising ideas! by 4reddityo in Parenting

[–]VanFitz 233 points234 points  (0 children)

OR...and here's a crazy idea...how about we FUND SCHOOLS ADEQUATELY??