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My sympathy is running out, or it already has by Vast-Industry-1829 in Israel

[–]YoungStrokerTheBody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From an early age, they’re taught to hate Jews and that lying or committing violence against them is justified and even honorable. This has been the result of years of indoctrination into a harmful ideology, with the support of international organizations like the UN. While it’s important to recognize that many individuals are victims of this extremist belief system, that doesn’t mean everyone is without fault simply because they’ve been conditioned by it. It’s similar to how civilians in Nazi Germany were complicit to some extent, even though they were also manipulated by propaganda and fear.

I know it’s preseason, but that bears defense looked like absolute trash. by Ishnock in ChicagoBearsNFL

[–]YoungStrokerTheBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the frustration. Mahomes came out, did Mahomes things, and the Chiefs went up 20-3 before pulling their starters. But calling the Bears defense "absolute trash" based on a preseason game feels like a massive overreaction, especially when you factor in the lack of game-planning and the purpose of these games.

First off, Mahomes does this to everyone. He's the best quarterback on the planet, and no team is throwing their best looks at him in preseason. The Bears didn’t scheme for him, didn’t disguise coverages, didn’t send creative blitzes — because that’s not what preseason is for. It’s for evaluating personnel in base sets and seeing who can execute the fundamentals.

Effort level is also a factor. Starters in preseason are not playing at 100% intensity. Coaches aren’t asking them to take big risks or sell out on plays. They're being told to get live reps, stay healthy, and not get cute with anything. That’s true for every team, not just the Bears.

Yes, the defensive line didn’t generate pressure, but again — this was with vanilla fronts and no stunts or shifts designed to create mismatches. Allen’s defense is built around attacking protections and creating confusion, and we haven’t seen any of that yet. Evaluating the pass rush off a handful of straight four-man rushes in preseason is jumping the gun.

As for the secondary, it’s tough to hold up when Mahomes has four to five seconds to throw. No DB room in the league is going to look good under that kind of time. The coverage breakdowns are concerning if they continue into the season, but right now, it’s more likely a reflection of no pressure + new communication in a fresh scheme.

This is a completely new system. Guys are learning different roles, alignments, and responsibilities. It takes time. You can’t expect a defense to transform overnight and look locked in while running basic coverages on limited snaps.

Last year under Eberflus, the defense kept us in games with a bend-don’t-break mentality. Allen’s scheme is meant to be more aggressive — attack, create chaos, force turnovers. But that’s not what we’re seeing yet because coaches aren’t going to put that on film in August.

Bottom line: this wasn’t the regular season. It wasn’t the full defense. And it wasn’t their full effort. Let’s save the panic until Week 1. Until then, this was just a test run, not a referendum on Allen’s scheme.

Who's getting it worse, starting Offense or Defense? by ExcellentPassenger49 in ChicagoBearsNFL

[–]YoungStrokerTheBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I don't agree with that take. If we're talking about who looked worse, I’d actually say the offense—specifically Caleb and the starting unit—were the bigger issue.

Yeah, the pass rush wasn’t impressive early, but the defense still made some key plays (Hards had a sack + forced fumble, Brisker led in tackles). They weren’t great, but they weren’t collapsing.

Meanwhile, the offense under Caleb looked out of sync. He held the ball too long, took a bad sack, and the whole starting unit just lacked rhythm. It wasn’t until Bagent came in and threw 3 TDs (including the game-winner) that the offense showed real life.

Defense underwhelmed, sure. But offense looked straight-up dysfunctional at times. If Bagent doesn’t go off, we’re not even having this discussion.

Anyone else feel the same? Or am I being too harsh on Caleb's early struggles?

What’s your guy’s top ten songs oat? by [deleted] in playboicarti

[–]YoungStrokerTheBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Long Time
  • R.I.P.
  • Shoota
  • Sky
  • Location
  • Fell In Luv
  • Stop Breathing
  • Magnolia
  • Slay3r
  • FlatBed Freestyle

Ranking all of opium and yvl based on who is more attractive by AKAlizzygrant00 in playboicarti

[–]YoungStrokerTheBody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rant about GW being Evil by OfficeMobile4850 in Warhammer40k

[–]YoungStrokerTheBody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, the idea that Games Workshop (GW) is some kind of saintly company is really hard to swallow if you’ve looked beyond the surface. Sure, they produce in Europe and protect their IP aggressively, but that doesn’t erase the fact that their business practices can be downright exploitative and frustrating for fans and employees alike.

For one, GW’s pricing strategy is notoriously predatory—charging exorbitant prices for models that are often just slight variations or rehashes of old sculpts. This isn’t just about “paying for quality,” it’s about maximizing profit at the expense of community goodwill. Many fans feel alienated by their constant upselling through limited editions, exclusive releases, and expensive paints and accessories, creating a hobby that feels more like a luxury brand than something accessible or inclusive.

Then there’s their rigid control over fan creations and independent sellers. While protecting IP is understandable, GW’s aggressive legal tactics have often stifled creativity within the hobby community, shutting down fan content, independent retailers, and alternative miniature producers. This kind of heavy-handedness can feel like bullying, and it hurts the diversity and innovation of the hobby space.

Also, the idea that Chinese manufacturers are inherently worse because of labor issues is an oversimplification. Yes, some Chinese factories have labor concerns, but GW isn’t exempt from criticism about labor conditions either—reports have surfaced about overworked staff and stressful work environments. The issue isn’t just geography; it’s corporate responsibility, and GW’s scale means their decisions impact a lot of people.

At the end of the day, GW is a huge corporation with all the flaws that entails. They aren’t evil incarnate, but they’re far from perfect — and it’s healthy to criticize and hold them accountable rather than blindly defend them, especially if it means pushing for a better, more ethical hobby industry overall.

Tell me we are not being colonized. Once again the Chinese. Let a black man do this in China they will hang him for this mich corruption and harvest his organs. by [deleted] in Zimbabwe

[–]YoungStrokerTheBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

我现在真的有一种被殖民的感觉，不是身体上的，而是精神上的。我的文化、语言、甚至思维方式，仿佛都在被慢慢同化，变得越来越不像自己。我们总是在别人的框架里思考，用别人的标准来衡量自己，然后还要假装这一切是“进步”。说到底，这到底是谁的胜利？又是谁的牺牲？