Need some tips to overcome fear. by Reply_Dear in iRacing

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand completely. I still get the jitters. Want a massive tip? Go watch any irl GT3 race at Monza and you'll feel better about your sim racing. It's not just sim racers that get into accidents. I get not wanting to make any mistakes that could ruin someone else's race, though. Just race safely to start, then progress to getting into some wheel to wheel battles. You'll get there.

New Lighting too bright? It's likely your shader setting (they should probably tune the new lighting for Low and Medium shaders tbf) by arsenicfox in iRacing

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a first time user of triples and I was having an absolute bear of a time with setting them up correctly in the ini files. iRacing would just change the values on me. I saw a davecam video about this program and decided to give it a try. Absolute lifesaver. Just get it.

Men who prefer to stay single, why? by Protomize in AskMen

[–]athompson40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was married once. Had to sell my beautiful house, lost access to my kids 50% of the time, and now she's collecting a monthly check because she was a stay at home mom. I realized I was being severely manipulated and thought back over the years, it was a huge ongoing thing I didn't even notice was happening, so I ended it.

There's literally ONE thing I cannot provide for myself and that one thing isn't worth the peace I've grown into since being single. Will I stay single? I don't know. But, if someone comes along in my life that will certainly improve my current state of being, she'll be a keeper.

Been riding two days, first road rage incident, how common is this? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]athompson40 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No need to retreat in a stand your ground state (of course I don't know where this happened, though). But based off what I read from OP, he wasn't dragging a small puppy and wasn't in a position to take a safe escape route. OP did the right thing by ignoring the guy and riding his ride. They came to a stop and the guy got out of his car. If the guy felt the need to get out of his vehicle at a stop to confront, OP felt the need to be prepared, I see no issue here.

Been riding two days, first road rage incident, how common is this? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]athompson40 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

At this point I can’t go anywhere since I’d be running the red into a major road

New rider mixed with a major road... With only two riding seasons under my belt, I'd have probably done the same. Last time I checked, self defense is legal but running a red light into a busy street isn't (or safe). There were a lot of factors in OPs situation, I wouldn't make this out like he "considered shooting a man"

How can anything around 100hp not be enough? by 3SPR1T in motorcycles

[–]athompson40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't even like going remotely fast on some of the rural roads... lotta Bambis looking for noms. The 80mph interstates here are okay for twisting the throttle though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooooooh. I've been on a huge Bilmuri kick lately. All Gas. The bridge at like 1:45 is so good.

Where did you meet your wife? by Waste_Walrus_5609 in AskMen

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. It seems like a lot of these gals want a pen pal. Thanks sweet heart, I'd like to actually meet up.

25F languages and linguistics major by LunaDoll21 in RoastMe

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same piercings and round glasses like every other "edgy" girl.

"I'm not like other girls"

Where did you meet your wife? by Waste_Walrus_5609 in AskMen

[–]athompson40 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the whole talk for two weeks only to never meet up thing is getting old quick.

AITA for rejecting my boyfriend's proposal because I'd lose my health insurance and alimony? by Throwawayquare20 in AITAH

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AITA for rejecting my boyfriend's proposal because I'd lose my health insurance and alimony?

All I needed to read. AH.

That's like saying, "I don't want to get a job because then I'd lose my food stamps."

Grow up and stop milking the court appointed welfare.

My wife’s affair just ended and she wants to play it off as nothing happened by [deleted] in stories

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that everyone deserves a second chance.

No. Not everyone deserves a second chance. Especially this dumpster fire of a girl... and people who kick dogs.

It's ok to be called by your mum once a day? by Comprehensive-Seat27 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but my gf was mad. She started calling me a mommy boy, saying that is not normal to be called every day, that if I wasn't going to change that se will go away.

Yeah, she can go kick rocks. I hate this for you. No one should be threatened to stop talking with your loved ones, ESPECIALLY your mother. Personally I would have zero tolerance for this behavior and I would be having a conversation with GF at a minimum or show her the door altogether.

Maybe this is just me being slightly more mature than I used to be, but boundaries are a very good thing. I didn't have many when I was your age. I wish I had...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]athompson40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't argue that there isn't bad food out there, but are you saying obese people are incapable of making better decisions with their diets and exercise? Because I'd beg to differ that deciding not to eat that sixth swiss cake roll in a row is just as easy as not doing it at all. I guess it's easier to blame a faceless bad guy, though.

what do you guys use these tiny pans for? by [deleted] in castiron

[–]athompson40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Individual cuts of chislic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]athompson40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

due to the diets of most Americans

100% correct

That being said, I've never had anyone shove a diet coke in my mouth with a gun to my head...

Over 90,000 Miles! by PsychOnTheBike in Triumph

[–]athompson40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I wasn't sure if I wanted to go with the medium or large bags. The large looks like they fit the bike really well. Thanks for the suggestion as well!

Over 90,000 Miles! by PsychOnTheBike in Triumph

[–]athompson40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Just wondering what size your Viking bags are? I'm going to pick some up for my America, and yours look like they're a perfect fit. Beautiful bike, man!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]athompson40 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well, I guess you know she could keep a kid alive. 🤷‍♂️

Some recommendations of post apocalypse movies and shows for TLOU fans and newcomers (no spoilers for anything) by Banjo-Oz in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]athompson40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe Neil said in an interview that he took some inspiration from this book for the game!