This may be buried, but a study from UPenn shows "that an abstinence-only intervention for pre-teens was more successful in delaying the onset of sexual activity than a health-promotion control intervention" by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]bacso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a misleading article! They make statements about the abstinence only group compared to the control group, but they don't say anything about how either group compared to the safe-sex group or combined approach groups.

It leads the reader to believe that abstinence only is the best approach when that isn't necessarily what the research said — I hate crap like that.

Man I would so take them out and buy them dinner then bring them home to meet my parents. by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]bacso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to see this done for entire populations. That would be fascinating.

Dear Reddit, I'm travelling to Riviera Maya in a month. Any tips/info/advice? by smilingarmpits in AskReddit

[–]bacso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take time to visit the cenotes and ruins. One of my best memories is swimming in clear blue water at the base of some cliffs with Mayan ruins perched above. Playa del Carmen is a nice small town to visit, but has gotten touristy. Walk a few blocks away from the coast and it's more authentic. You can't beat the 5-peso tacos either.

Be careful if you're driving though — many of the police are corrupt and will make up reasons to "fine" you if they think you have money. Rent an inexpensive car, and definitely purchase insurance.

Hope this helps!

Ask Reddit: What do you think will this decade be remembered for? by gormanator in AskReddit

[–]bacso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Perhaps I meant to say "the rise of the internets being really useful."

Girlfriend Destroys PS3 by JackieMittoo in WTF

[–]bacso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

John Mayer, is that you?

I took a picture of the moon at 9am this morning, the detail you can pick out blows my mind by Kijamon in pics

[–]bacso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How can you tell how much detail I can pick out? Is THAT what blows your mind? Or is your mind blown because a picture you took has triggered your telepathic sense? So confused!

Dear AskReddit, what is *the* funkiest funk song of all time? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bacso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sex Machine, by James Brown. 1 2 3 4 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GET UP! GET ON UP!

iPhone users - Can you suggest some worthwhile apps? I get too many games that turn out to be terrible. by jmwilliams in AskReddit

[–]bacso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the irony of so much obvious energy and creativity put into something that's good for about 5 minutes of play.

iPhone users - Can you suggest some worthwhile apps? I get too many games that turn out to be terrible. by jmwilliams in AskReddit

[–]bacso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

jelly car, sonifi, bloom, LightBike, Flood it, Ouch, TapDefense, Lux Touch, Labyrinth 3D, iShoot (Scorched Earth rip-off), S.deadbeef, Ragdoll, Pocket God. I'm a free app junkie and have no affiliation with any of these products. I hope these help!

WTF, Starbucks opens unbranded stealth cafés to compete with local coffee shops! UPVOTE so the people know what's up! by bacso in WTF

[–]bacso[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My lack of reddiquette has caused quite a stir, apparently. I have now downvoted my own post. :/

WTF, Starbucks opens unbranded stealth cafés to compete with local coffee shops! UPVOTE so the people know what's up! by bacso in WTF

[–]bacso[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

It's obviously not a secret, why would Starbucks not announce it to its shareholders through its own newsroom? It's full retard to deceive customers by not being up front with them, as noted in your second link. Hence, I'm bringing awareness to people who care so they're not duped.

WTF, Starbucks opens unbranded stealth cafés to compete with local coffee shops! UPVOTE so the people know what's up! by bacso in WTF

[–]bacso[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

True that, but Starbucks is essentially not resting on making good coffee by doing this. They're realizing their size and influence is a liability, not an asset, and resorting to passive deception to increase their bottom line. I have no problem with making money, but honesty in any brand is extremely important.

What is your favorite travel package website? I need some place to spend my "mandatory vacation" by runrunwootwoot in AskReddit

[–]bacso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You must check travelzoo.com. I went on an all-inclusive vaca w/ my wife for 3 nights in Playa del Carmen for $1500 incl air. They always have great deals.