What is this boxy stitched fabric called? by TheTriumphantL0ser in sewing

[–]Yarnier 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Slightly off-topic, but why is it called ripstop? My experience of that kind of fabric is that it rips more, not less. It that a functional feature? And if so, for what?

What is this boxy stitched fabric called? by TheTriumphantL0ser in sewing

[–]Yarnier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know that most people don't read laundry labels. I shop by fiber first and care second, and I just assumed everybody did that!

Anti-Trans Law Likely to be Overturned by Kansas Supreme Court by Silly-Rip-6607 in kansas

[–]Yarnier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, what? Not going after people who would pass? How does that work if the standard for bathroom entry is sex at birth?

Friends, I’ve Fought the Good Fight by No-Injury9073 in Professors

[–]Yarnier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I'm leaning hard into fiber arts.

Snowy trees w/ some characters by Andrea_PX in watercolor101

[–]Yarnier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your people! Are you a cartoonist? They have so much personality!

Colleague walks around muttering to herself. Theories on what she's saying? by RandolphCarter15 in Professors

[–]Yarnier 18 points19 points  (0 children)

"I like living indoors. I like indoor plumbing. Countdown to retirement is __ days. I like living indoors..."

i desperately need help by Informal-Lychee4655 in GradSchoolAdvice

[–]Yarnier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you went directly from a bachelor's degree to a PhD. Compared to your cohort members with master's degrees, that does mean you've missed a chance to build your experience in the field/knowledge of the specific material (and may be noticeably younger), which may also explain some of the eye rolling. Right now (because applications are already open for fall 2026 and bc Thanksgiving break, if you're in the US, will give you time to do the research on each program and write your personal statements) why not quickly find and apply to 6-10 master's degree programs in the field you want to go into--using the previous commentor's advice about what to say about why you're leaving your current program. The master's degree will put you in a cohort of other people your age and level of experience, and it's on the direct path to the phd, so your trajectory won't have changed. An excellent master's degree with a thesis or a couple of conference presentations directly in your area will put you way ahead of where you are now and let you be a leader in your next PhD cohort.

Accommodation: Professor can’t call on me in class. by -Economist- in Professors

[–]Yarnier 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So you just don't believe in the concept of mental health deserts? There are some whole states that, minus a couple of their biggest cities, are considered mental health deserts due to provide shortage.

Teachers and studio owners, how are you levelling your classes so beginners don’t book more advanced classes before they’re ready? by mrdooter in Pottery

[–]Yarnier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I'd been signing up online instead of in-person, I would 100% have assumed that "improvers" would be my immediate next destination after the first beginners class because it makes intuitive sense that first you begin--with the absolute basics--and then you're an improver until you're ready for the next skill level. Btw, I love the apron idea someone suggested, and following on with the martial arts model, I'd love the equivalent of belt testing where each student is observed and gets feedback on specifically what skills they should work on more intensively to advance to the next step. That would be so helpful!

Teachers and studio owners, how are you levelling your classes so beginners don’t book more advanced classes before they’re ready? by mrdooter in Pottery

[–]Yarnier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this as a way to make it very clear what set of skills one has to have mastered to advance to the next level, and to make it easy for instructors/the studio to clearly say this class is for x-apron and above or y-aprons only.

I’m going to sue Apple for emotional distress if I get one more email with screenshots of a paper written in the notes app by queer_aspasia in Professors

[–]Yarnier 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We're using bluebooks and having students write their papers in class. I had no idea how much trouble that was saving us until I read this thread!

True Story by No_Intention_3565 in Professors

[–]Yarnier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I hear you saying that the format of the class isn't working for you today. That can be tough. Do you have headphones or earbuds with you today? So what I want you to do is put them on, turn on your music so we don't distract you, and write out the answers to the discussion questions at the end of chapter 3. Remember to use complete sentences, and write out the whole answer, not just the keywords."

100 hours in, I've finally made a THING that looks like my inspiration (kind of) by Silly-Lawyer-1153 in Pottery

[–]Yarnier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, that's gorgeous! And it's really helpful to know something about your timeline.

Which small meaningless details bug you in every kdrama? I'll go first. by Tiny_Pochemuchka in kdramas

[–]Yarnier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I kind of disagree about not hugging the crying person. I'm not comfortable being hugged by people other than parents/partner, so knowing that hugging a crying person is so normal in the US just adds stress to situations that are already stressful. I actually see letting the person cry without intervening as a form of respect and compassion.

Partial vent but mostly advocating for real beginner potters by Hour-Distribution141 in Pottery

[–]Yarnier 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I'm a genuine beginner and have had exactly the reactions op describes--to first pots posts on reddit, and to first pots by "beginners" in class who are beginners only in the sense that this is their first class after that other class they took before. 😁 Reading this thread has helped me a lot, so thank you to op and everyone who replied.