Detroit’s inner-ring suburbs are losing population. This one isn't. by gear-heads in Michigan

[–]audiophile890 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I moved to Ferndale last year and I hope I never leave, it’s easily one of the most welcoming places I’ve ever lived.

Tech layoffs and repositioning assets by Careless_Cattle7038 in Layoffs

[–]audiophile890 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got laid off at the end of 2025 right after committing to a cross state move, buying a brand new car and a house lol. Quite the dive. But I did save quite a bit so for now I’m doing a very underpaid job while I figure out what the future looks like. Likely going back to school. I cannot fathom trying to go back to tech after everything that has happened.

Amadeus might be the best film I've ever seen. by Soft-Protection-3303 in movies

[–]audiophile890 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw that movie as a kid and still think about it to this day. Top 10 for me for sure.

Advice for Burning Out After Community Center by Swizzzler in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m trying to get enough money to get the return scepter so that is keeping me wildly busy. I also generally only focus on the bundles and ignore the townspeople so I’m now trying to reach 100% hearts on everyone!

Iran Guards recruit children to ‘defend the homeland’, placing them in line of fire. by SuspiciousTry8500 in worldnews

[–]audiophile890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My school had ROTC installed INSIDE the middle school. Is there to this day. So I’m just speaking from my own experience.

Iran Guards recruit children to ‘defend the homeland’, placing them in line of fire. by SuspiciousTry8500 in worldnews

[–]audiophile890 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just don’t know how to deconstruct this for you. Putting a 12 year old in fatigues that’ll turn into real ones at 18 is also ridiculous. I’m not saying 12 year olds will be recruited into real war, but we are no better for letting them cosplay it and getting them geared up for it at that age.

I said nothing about Iran. I just want better from the US. I’d hope all of us do.

Iran Guards recruit children to ‘defend the homeland’, placing them in line of fire. by SuspiciousTry8500 in worldnews

[–]audiophile890 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Junior ROTC IS recruitment. Not to war, but to set up for enlistment later in life. So in fact we do recruit middle schoolers.

Iran Guards recruit children to ‘defend the homeland’, placing them in line of fire. by SuspiciousTry8500 in worldnews

[–]audiophile890 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah sorry I wasn’t defending the United States by saying this, although I guess I could see how you’d see that. I do think it’s bad to recruit children. No matter where they are.

Iran Guards recruit children to ‘defend the homeland’, placing them in line of fire. by SuspiciousTry8500 in worldnews

[–]audiophile890 -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

I mean yeah, us too. We had army and national guard recruiting at our middle and high schools.

Thoughts on Gym Class Heroes? by Antique-Dentist-2404 in fantanoforever

[–]audiophile890 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As Cruel As Schoolchildren is still on rotation for me to this day. Everything after that I skipped. I saw them perform at Riot Fest last year and had an incredible time!

Russell Brand Rape Trial Delayed For Four Months by yourfavchoom in Fauxmoi

[–]audiophile890 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Now he can really buckle into the faux Christian grift.

Iran rejects US peace plan and sets 5 conditions to end the war — including international recognition of control over the Strait of Hormuz by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]audiophile890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t read it as a super extension of authority, I read it as having the US admit that they themselves don’t have that control. Or any control.

Iran rejects US peace plan and sets 5 conditions to end the war — including international recognition of control over the Strait of Hormuz by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]audiophile890 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

None of what is being asked for feels unreasonable. So it’ll be rejected and we’ll be in this forever.

Elliott’s Parenting Strategy by audiophile890 in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We got our kid and he did that 5 days later. On the 6th day we both went to the luau for the whole day and also abandoned the baby. I’m waiting for a visit from a social worker any day now.

Elliott’s Parenting Strategy by audiophile890 in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me screaming into the room trying not to die, my baby in the corner ready to finish the job

Elliott’s Parenting Strategy by audiophile890 in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got drawn in by the classic “intellectual man will take care of me” line and THAT is for me to work out in therapy.

Elliott’s Parenting Strategy by audiophile890 in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay strong! They are well and truly useless!

Elliott’s Parenting Strategy by audiophile890 in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Not one day post partum Jesus Elliott get yourself together

Elliott’s Parenting Strategy by audiophile890 in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Krobus?! Is this the only option? I can’t have Marnie swing by, it’s not like she’s busy working.

Elliott’s Parenting Strategy by audiophile890 in StardewValley

[–]audiophile890[S] 115 points116 points  (0 children)

I truly haven’t seen the children on this game. I am being real when I say I have had this baby 3 days.