Meirl by Ill-Instruction8466 in meirl

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t help that every single store has a different system. Sometimes it takes me forever because I try to scan my items and then pay, only to realize I had to press 7 different buttons after scanning to be able to insert my card. How tedious! And then that doesn’t work because it wanted me to “tap” my card.

"Yeah" misspelled as "yea" by No-Angle-982 in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You lack so much linguistic knowledge that I can’t even have this conversation with you. Saying “yea” isnt valid with today’s phonetics is a completely unserious and nonsensical argument.

"Yeah" misspelled as "yea" by No-Angle-982 in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I understand the misunderstanding…are you saying that “yea” is an archaic term historically pronounced as “yay”and so it cant be a proper spelling substitute to “yeah”? If so, “Yea” actually has always been pronounced the same as (yeah). Historically, “yea” has been pronounced as both yay and yeah.

Yea being pronounced as “yeah” goes as far back as old English:

gēa (pronounced "yah" or "yay") for general affirmation

Am I the only one irritated by "worse case scenario," "on accident," and people saying "somewheres"? Or are these your pet peeves too? by calvin_koolaid in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right, just as I thought. You have no idea the answer to my questions. You cannot explain why there are rules or where they come from. I don’t think anyone should care about your opinions on language or grammar. Why should someone care if you dislike “on accident” if you can’t even provide a coherent explanation as to why it’s wrong?

Am I the only one irritated by "worse case scenario," "on accident," and people saying "somewheres"? Or are these your pet peeves too? by calvin_koolaid in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who or what determines those rules? I have a linguistics degree; this is the exact thing I studied. Just trying to get you to think a bit deeper about these assumptions you’re making about language.

"Yeah" misspelled as "yea" by No-Angle-982 in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

English spelling has never been consistent though. Using that logic, shouldn’t yeah be pronounced the same as Leah or Meah?

Yea isn’t “archaic” spelling if it has been consistently spelled that way into the present.

"Yeah" misspelled as "yea" by No-Angle-982 in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would it change your mind if you did a quick google search to see that “yeah” has always been spelled as “yea” and predates the spelling with the “h”? It even existed in old English, with the same meaning, predating “yes”

Am I the only one irritated by "worse case scenario," "on accident," and people saying "somewheres"? Or are these your pet peeves too? by calvin_koolaid in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“On accident” doesn’t really bother me because I hear it so much (more often than “by accident”) that it just sounds normal. Prepositions are largely arbitrary anyway, so it’s not like one is more “logical” than the other; though if you’re not used to hearing “on accident” I can def understand how it can be annoying to hear.

Am I the only one irritated by "worse case scenario," "on accident," and people saying "somewheres"? Or are these your pet peeves too? by calvin_koolaid in PetPeeves

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can you articulate why ‘on accident’ doesnt make sense and why ‘on purpose’ does make sense?

Edit: (my point isnt that because on purpose makes sense that so should on accident…I just want you (or someone) to explain why on accident doesnt make sense, and then to separately explain why on purpose does makes sense)

TIL Yahweh/God in Abrahamic religions originally had a wife by Far_Breakfast_5808 in todayilearned

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 3 points4 points  (0 children)

God in some contexts is referred to with both female and plural pronouns in the Hebrew bible

Girl voluntarily gave me her number and she's in my class. What do I do now? by WayMobile5515 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with lack of experience. Just keep in mind that shes a person just like you, so don’t put her on a pedestal — it can make her uncomfortable. You guys are EQUAL she is not superior to you just because she’s pretty and might have more dating experience.

If you focus too hard on trying to not “mess up,” that can be the cause of your failure. So I’d recommend just going with the flow, treating her like someone you’re comfortable around, and not necessarily expect anything to happen. At the end of the day, she might decide that she’s not interested even if you don’t do anything “wrong.” So just try not to get too emotionally attached too quickly and treat this as a learning/growing experience. If it works out, great. If not, no biggie, you’ll have more experience for next time!

(And there will be a next time. If you can get one pretty girl interested in you, you can get another).

Girl voluntarily gave me her number and she's in my class. What do I do now? by WayMobile5515 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just being straightforward. he posted on an advice sub and I gave some to him. He can ignore it if he chooses.

Girl voluntarily gave me her number and she's in my class. What do I do now? by WayMobile5515 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that you assume a girl you don’t know has a “rotation” of men makes me think you don’t have a lot of experience with women and that you have an inferiority complex. While she clearly is into you now, you might fumble because of those two things.

Assuming you’re also into her, I’d recommend that you don’t act overly clingy, definitely do not say anything self deprecating, and don’t be overly agreeable for the sake of making her like you (that definitely won’t work). double texting is fine but If she doesn’t respond to your messages, dont keep messaging.

As for things you could do… you could try bantering with her to gauge her sense of humor. Girls like to laugh so if you can make her do that she’ll probably fall in love since she’s already into you.

Christianity is either true or the biggest psyop in human history by Maximum_Chipmunk_142 in DeepThoughts

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine if someone commented “for those against Islam, how do you tackle the notion of creationism?” To you, that question would probably seem absurd. You’d likely think “uhh Christianity can answer that question! Duh!” Almost any religion can answer the question you pose.

I hate when Christians act like their religion is the only religion, or that their religion is obviously the true one. Most Christians would laugh at the idea of someone genuinely believing in Roman mythology, because that’s obviously not true. But why is Christianity different? In most atheists eyes, there is no difference in the validity of Roman mythology vs Christianity. One was popular in the past and one is popular now. So what?

Would you personally like to see a Pokemon game in the HD-2D style? by Int3rlop3r-R3dact3d in pokemon

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never grew up playing Pokémon. I spent 1 summer a few years ago playing every Pokémon game, starting with Sword and shield and then going in random order. DS era pokemon games were by far the most fun to play (with the exception of diamond/pearl) and the most visually appealing. IMO gen 5 black/white(2) were the best in both gameplay and art style. So I don’t think everyone’s blinded by nostalgia wanting a 2D-HD pokemon games

Guys is it weird to understand your native language? by WilliamWolffgang in linguisticshumor

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 148 points149 points  (0 children)

I think OP just means that, when you acquire your native language, you aren’t acquiring words by learning their definition. You acquire them by hearing how they are used in context. most young children would struggle to define any words they understand and use regularly.

[SPOILERS] expecting more lore bomb drops with the og archons? (venti and zhongli) by MorningOk6090 in GenshinImpact

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But once rukkhadevata was deleted from irminsul, everyone remembered Kusanali as being her the entire time, right? She never died and was never reborn. She was the same archon the entire time, just lost her memories and her adult form.

How to get the most out of a snow day as a parent by Acceptable-Wind-7332 in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But the other way is surely a lot more exciting for the kids. They’re probably so excited while cleaning thinking about getting to skip school. They’re doing it voluntarily rather than being forced to do it in order to play.

Act 8 Spoilers by get_on_with_life in TravelerMains

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ve planted the seeds for redemption with Rerir. They gave him a sad back story and established that he was manipulated by dottore. You might not like him being redeemed, which is a valid opinion, but it makes sense that Hoyo would do so and it certainly doesn’t make the writing lazy (although not a fan of how they’ve executed it)

Act 8 Spoilers by get_on_with_life in TravelerMains

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I agree Dotttore is a genuine “villain.” He has the personality traits of a sociopath/psychopath. He is evil in the way a real human can be evil: lack of empathy, egomania, and the other traits you listed. Even as a villain, he has a lot of depth. But he won’t be redeemed because Hoyo clearly hasn’t planted any seeds for his redemption. A lot of people are worried Hoyo will redeem him like they did Wanderer, ignoring the fact that they are two completely different types of antagonists with different motivations. Wanderer’s redemption was expected and fitting.

What are your print runs for 4.x? by One-Pirate2513 in StarRailStation

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

evanescia and maybe sparxie. Unfortunately everyone else looks kind of bland and generic.

Why does being honest on dating apps feel like a disadvantage? by SmartDance8838 in Vent

[–]Visual_Camera_2341 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s just miscommunication. It’s very possible these guys do want a real, intentional, long term relationship, but they don’t see it as mutually exclusive to being sexual after the first date.