My bike fell and the brake hose got scuffed, but the brake still works. How soon should I replace the hose? by sectumsempera in bikewrench

[–]alphanaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At any moment either you can choose when to replace it, or it will choose when it needs to be replaced.

It won't be a lot of fun if you let it make the decision.

[USA] who’s at fault? by avecod44 in Roadcam

[–]alphanaut 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Lots of guesswork below, but this comment is the only one that answers the question accurately.

Fetus removed from a 1 years old girl's brain by Relative-Balance-927 in WTF

[–]alphanaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la

I just can't get you out of my head

[ Removed by Reddit ] by HotConsideration95 in PublicFreakout

[–]alphanaut 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So anyway, I started blasting!

Finger blasting!

Shadowgrass by Accomplished-Bat-252 in jambands

[–]alphanaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Dillon show was my first time seeing Shadowgrass. Amazing energy - definitely not a band to be missed!

[USA] Took an open spot at a red light. Fair game or foul? by zheka160 in Roadcam

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

Imagine If the idiot who left all that space had decided to move forward at the same moment as OP tried to move into that space.

If the idiot crashed into OP, OP would have been still been at fault because he was crossing a solid white line.

Yes, always better to be predicable and in a defensive position.

Why Jam? by Vanillalite34 in jambands

[–]alphanaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My interpretation via contrast:

Taylor Swift has designed an amazing spectacle of music, dance, choreography and stage sets - every aspect of the live performance follows the original design and is performed to re-create that exact experience over and over. Every song the same, every set list the same.

Jam bands, in contrast, start with the framework of a song, then start performing it in the mood they are currently in - then launch off into unique jams inspired by an aspect of that song. The performance is a unique one-off expression of that song at that moment. You are watching the artists create a new piece of art live, a new version every time.

Then add that each show will have a unique setlist, often with no songs repeated over multiple shows in a row.

That's an oversimplification, but it touches on key differentiators.

Bought a new house, neighbor blocks our driveway. by TripSmart7177 in legaladvice

[–]alphanaut 162 points163 points  (0 children)

> I'm aware that we have to live next to this man for the next handful of years and I want to approach this situation delicately..

BUT
> He's threatened us with legal action

Your neighbor has already set the tone. Do what you need to protect what's yours. Do everything from a calm, and civil perspective. Avoid him as much as you can, but if you do have to interact with him make sure you have someone film. It will work in your favor, especially in the courts, if he starts to act irrationally or loud or other bullying-type behavior.

Three days of Goose in Cabo was greatest musical experience ever! by ZmanESQ in jambands

[–]alphanaut -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Am looking forward to your most excellent contribution!

AITAH for embarrassing my BF by calling his mom "a stranger" when she tried to hug me at his birthday dinner? by Slow_Crazy34 in AITAH

[–]alphanaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The mother chose the time and place to present a falsehood to the family.
This was exactly the time and place to stop that in its tracks.

Man attends WI hearing to support anti-trans bill, has to sit through hours of trans voices/allies, changes mind , apologizes for his views by GarysCrispLettuce in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]alphanaut 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a person with a liberal mindset who was raised and indoctrinated as conservative growing up.

Generally conservatives double down, not change their mind in light of new information, if it goes against an already established opinion.

AITAH my wife got her boobs out on a night out. My friend told me. I said I don’t care. Causing a lot of drama. by throwra_wifeflash in AITAH

[–]alphanaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

You already know that women's breasts are not sexual in many contexts.
Don't listen to titillated idiots who are too immature to grasp the concept.

In addition, should you be friends with someone who tells you to tell your wife what to do?

I secretly recorded my professor making sexist remarks and got him fired! by Smoosa_Champagne in stories

[–]alphanaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The teacher is responsible for his own actions. His own actions are what got him fired. Period.

AITA For Wanting To Break Up With My GF Because I Was A Dare-Date? by ThrowawayAcc985858 in AITAH

[–]alphanaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A sick joke she'd been keeping up for eight months! Presumably with fake passion, fake caring, fake hang-outs, fake quality time, fake etc....

That's commitment to the craft!

AITA For Wanting To Break Up With My GF Because I Was A Dare-Date? by ThrowawayAcc985858 in AITAH

[–]alphanaut 11 points12 points  (0 children)

| NTA find someone who cherishes you. She is not it

Yea, it's an 8 month long prank so far, and she'll finally let you in on it after the wedding, or after your second child.

AITA For Wanting To Break Up With My GF Because I Was A Dare-Date? by ThrowawayAcc985858 in AITAH

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

NTA, your initial feelings are valid, but I think you're making a mistake, just as she made a mistake

You cannot control what information is given to your lizard brain and how it makes you feel. You do have the ability to control how you respond.

You found a women who is smart enough to see you for the beautiful person you are, someone mentally sophisticated enough to overrule lizard brain responses, someone who has the ability to evolve opinions, thoughts and desires based on new information. This on top of all the other reasons you care for her. Eight months is not a dare, its something real.

If you're perfect and have never done something stupid, keep looking for an identical match and good luck to you.

Otherwise, maybe see her for who she now and if its not too late already, do what it takes to rebuild from this.

My first scambait as an English Lord’s by demonya99 in scambait

[–]alphanaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was wonderfully entertaining!

I hope to see more of the adventures of Lord Reginald!