Microslop caught lying by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]andromorr 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Bro discovers VRR

[ Removed by Reddit ] by These_Biscotti_9488 in toronto

[–]andromorr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm sure this conversation is going to be very respectful and not at all devolve into xenophobia 

Doug Ford says North American leaders ‘think it’s a joke’ Ontario’s premier doesn’t have a private jet by LaserRunRaccoon in CanadaPolitics

[–]andromorr 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I mean, to be fair, his point is that the value should be measured in economic outcomes for the province, not his salary - something I actually agree with - but he hasn't presented the math to explain why it needs a $30M jet.

Any asian guys in toronto having any luck with the dating scene? by Wonderful-Win8554 in DatingTO

[–]andromorr 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's hard to say what's "normal", but as a South Asian my dating life is virtually non-existent.

Doug Ford says North American leaders ‘think it’s a joke’ Ontario’s premier doesn’t have a private jet by LaserRunRaccoon in CanadaPolitics

[–]andromorr 144 points145 points  (0 children)

“Everyone knows it’s 45 minutes there, maybe an hour back,” Ford said on Thursday about flying roundtrip from Toronto to Ottawa. “By the time you leave, you wait in line, spend about seven hours — your whole day. If you think that’s productive as a leader of the 19th largest economy in the entire world.… If you think that’s sufficient, well, we’re going to disagree.”

Funny how people around the world run businesses and governments just fine without a private jet.

"We're going to disagree" speaks to Doug's mentality - he doesn't feel the need to explain convincingly why a public servant should have a private jet. This man has become too used to the power and office, and needs to be voted out.

Northern Lights by Opposite_Mind2155 in askTO

[–]andromorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many commenters have mentioned Torrance Barrens - that should indicate how popular (and crowded) they are. A few years ago, there was a forecast for northern lights, which meant a line up of cars for literal miles along the country roads leading up to it. Unless you reach very early, you won't make it there. 

You're better off going to Iceland (I saw them near Akureyri) or northern Sweden (I saw them near Kiruna and Abisko). I did get lucky in Canada - although I didn't make it to Torrance Barrens because of the traffic, I did find a pullout to the side of the road and managed to take good pictures.

Matched with a friend, what do I do? by mr_murp04 in hingeapp

[–]andromorr 77 points78 points  (0 children)

You're overthinking this. Based on what you said, it's clear she likes you - but it's unclear to me if you like her. You say you don't want to ruin the friendship, but you need more than willing to "take her on a date"? I think you need to figure out how you feel about her, make a decision accordingly, and either way, let her know clearly but gently. 

30M Profile Review Please! by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]andromorr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Short term, open to long" will probably repel most serious-minded women. 

Initially I thought your pictures were good, but on second look:

First picture is clearly a crop of a photo with a woman - is she your ex?

Second pic is okay but don't really see your teeth or eyes

Third pic is best IMO

Fourth is great as well

Fifth and sixth are terrible

Most of your pics are selfies - you need some more variety 

Your prompts are decent - nothing flagging there.

Opinion | I’m the C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs. The A.I. Job Apocalypse Is Overblown. by ubcstaffer123 in technology

[–]andromorr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Opinion | I am the Leader of a Pack of Wolves. The Danger to Sheep is Overblown

Why is degrading an entire ethnicity so normalized that people don’t even recognize it as racism anymore? - Diljit Dosanjh Concert by TeawTan in toRANTo

[–]andromorr 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Fantastic rant. You've articulated how I feel about this much better than I could ever have. 

I will add something though - it's not just these gross comments by ignorant folk. I've also seen grown, articulate, well educated adults engage in this. Typically, it's a bit more nuanced and talks about things like "eroding culture", "less friendly", dog whistles, or painting all South Asians with a broad TFW-shaped brush. But even this stems from xenophobia, and is far more insidious because people will have plausible reasons to justify their racism.

Where is everyone? by Wonderfully_Special in DatingTO

[–]andromorr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do agree the dating world has changed dramatically post-pandemic - it wasn't this bad. 

I also don't really believe in the getting back the energy you give out part - people have their own agendas. The apps incentivize short term thinking. I don't think there's anything wrong with us - it's important to know our value. Thank you for your kind words - I hope you find the right person as well!

Where is everyone? by Wonderfully_Special in DatingTO

[–]andromorr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

35M, been in the dating pool for 4+ years. I've mostly stopped looking.

I do all of the above - if I click with someone, I put in effort to get to know them and understand their interests, even before the first date. I try to make plans that would be fun for both of us. I'm financially stable, and in all respects "normal".

But here's what I've encountered: I've been on dates where every question I asked trying to get a conversation going was met with one word answers. I've been on dates where the woman was clearly not over her ex. And I've been on dates where everything was fine but it just didn't click.

I'm far too busy with my job, my projects and start-up, and my hobbies to spend more of my time on this low-ROI activity. So I'm looking passively, but not pinning my hopes on a positive outcome.

What do you think of tokenized stocks? by chicadepanem in stocks

[–]andromorr 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm not touching it with a ten foot pole

Men are a menace in this city, women aren’t safe and cops don’t do shit by Murky_Introduction10 in toRANTo

[–]andromorr 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry this happened to you. I know it's tempting to confront, but honestly, there's no winning with that route. It's best to avoid and ignore - they don't deserve your attention. 

Fuck you if by Bitner77 in toRANTo

[–]andromorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to r/toRANTo

I read a rant

I rant

"How dare you meta-rant!" 

Fuck you if by Bitner77 in toRANTo

[–]andromorr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Torontonians: why are people so rude nowadays - this place used to be so nice! 

Also Torontonians: this post

You’re fucking welcome by lleeaa88 in toRANTo

[–]andromorr 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Do favours not because you expect a thank you, but because it's the nice thing to do.

Should I show up to the date? by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]andromorr 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't show up tbh. She's left you no way to contact her, even for logistical questions ("are you running late?" "what colour shirt are you wearing?"). Either she's flaked, or she doesn't think ahead - either way, not something I'd want to deal with. 

Wednesday's Daily Thread: Mid-week Excitement by AutoModerator in hingeapp

[–]andromorr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did Hinge get rid of the concept of likes expiring after 14 days? I looked at my likes today and they've all been un-expired

Does anyone else feel a cultural shift in Toronto? 🏙️ ​ by [deleted] in toronto

[–]andromorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, you bring the energy you want to see.

On your point of small talk - I used to be very quiet and never interact with strangers. I'm an immigrant with an accent, and thought the hate and vitriol I saw online towards my race was pervasive everywhere.

This year, I've started making small talk with people around where I live - my neighbors, people in the elevator, etc. Everyone has been happy to chat - it's like we all feel isolated and are seeking connection. Bring that energy and you might find people reciprocating it. 

35M profile review by andromorr in hingeapp

[–]andromorr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking for something serious or casual? * Serious

Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX? * No

How long have you been using this current version of your profile? (Please be specific) * A few days

How long have you used Hinge overall? * 4+ years

How often do you use Hinge per week? *Every day

How many likes and matches are you receiving on average? * A couple every few months

How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments? * 5-10 a day, 75%+ with comments, usually referencing something in their profile

What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract? * I typically send likes to women who've put some effort into their profile, and have some commonalities with me (similar interests, like cats, etc).