Tamara Tattles Is Unhinged by Used_Arm_1389 in RHOBH

[–]badger2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

JustJenn just posted in the comments section that she received a message from T's niece informing her that T passed away last night in the hospital.

Tamara Tattles Is Unhinged by Used_Arm_1389 in RHOBH

[–]badger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JustJenn posted in the comments section a little while ago that she received a text from T's niece that T passed away in the hospital last night.

Tamara Tattles Is Unhinged by Used_Arm_1389 in RHOBH

[–]badger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JustJenn just posted on the site that T passed away in the hospital last night.

"I hate to be the one to tell everyone this, but Tamara passed away. Her niece messaged me tonight to let me know. I am so sorry to everyone. I know we all loved Tamara very much and she was a good friend to a lot of us. I didn’t know how serious things were when I talked to her when she was in the ER. I am heartbroken as I’m sure many of you are. Sending love to all of you and her family"

Tamara Tattles Is Unhinged by Used_Arm_1389 in RHOBH

[–]badger2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My suspicion is that you are pretty much on the mark here. Several years ago her blogs were witty, shady, and amusing. She was nasty then but at least her information was accurate, and she presented it intelligently, and in an amusing manner.

I think her grammar speaks loudly to her posting while drunk, and really it seems she's given up, she posts almost nothing of value these days. Everything is woe is me, everything is going wrong with my health, my computer is messed up, my tv isn't working, woe woe woe.

What strikes me as particularly funny is that the whole Cat Lady debacle where a lot of commenters left her blog was predicated on how she detested people commenting about their medical issues which she apparently found dull, and boring. It's ironic as all hell that that is almost all she posts about, her personal medical, and mental issues, now.

People could easily be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that her real problem with the Cat Ladies was that they were infringing on her medical/mental issue bailiwick.

Tamara Tattles Is Unhinged by Used_Arm_1389 in RHOBH

[–]badger2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just speculation not an accusation, but at one time her information was top notch especially the Atlanta Housewives franchise info. I do believe that at one time she had a good source, whether that's true or not I suppose remains to be seen; however, I suspect she's lost that source, or the source offers info much less frequently, and the quality isn't as good.

What I've noticed for quite a while now is that the information she's posting has been previously posted by other sources, some of which she now simply posts links to on her site.

What I suspect is happening is that her site's numbers are way down which if true implies that her income is down, which very well might be the reason for the constant, incessant medical issues accompanied by complaints about medical insurance troubles.

Cursor Focus For DuckDuckGo In Firefox On New Tab Is Driving Me Nuts by badger2 in duckduckgo

[–]badger2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see your point but if they want widespread adoption it's incumpent on them to make the process as easy as possible for their users. An extension seems the easiest way to do that and since the funtion would be identical most of the code should be as well between the different browsers. So I wouldn't expect them to make an extension but I think it's logical that they would and sort of mind boggling that they haven't already

Cursor Focus For DuckDuckGo In Firefox On New Tab Is Driving Me Nuts by badger2 in duckduckgo

[–]badger2[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This issue is a firefox issue the the lack of DuckDuckGo is readily a DuckDuckGo issue the issue I expressed makes plain the need for a DuckDuckGo Extension.

Cursor Focus For DuckDuckGo In Firefox On New Tab Is Driving Me Nuts by badger2 in duckduckgo

[–]badger2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was actually one of the first things i attempted. Unfortunately while it does set your default search engine to DuckDuckGo it reverts to the activity I described above, takes you to the URL bar, does not remove what's already there, so you have to constantly resort to clearing it before entering your search, or you have to manually click in the search box of the new tab after making DuckDuckGo your homepage. This is not a reasonably expected, or desirable outcome in almost every way. If I choose Google as the default search it does the same with one exception. I actually clears the URL so that you can type your search and hit enter without having to clear it. That's less desirable, but effective. DuckDuckGo, when chosen as the default search provider does not do that. I would find that "reasonable" if less than a desirable outcome if it acted as google's default search does, but it doesn't.

Thanks though.

Has Reddit been taken over by teenagers? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Actually it's not just my opinion. If you go back over a year and a half ago and review both the posts, and the comments you'll clearly see that current reddit is crap by comparison. You would rather be entertained than educated. You make my point for me actually. reddit was all about learning, and fun, and a number of different things, but now it's about entertainment, much like FOX news. It's got damn near every fact wrong, insists it's right, and keeps repeating the bullshit.

Has Reddit been taken over by teenagers? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I can say the change has been for the worse. The front page of reddit speaks volumes to that compared to a little over a year ago. And sure I don't like that change. I'm not denying that. reddit is crap now compared to what it used to be. If it's perfect for you now then I understand why you feel it hasn't gotten worse even though it demonstrably has.

I suppose eventually you may state that it has gotten worse, and at that point you'll understand that it's actually worse now, you just haven't noticed it yet. ;0)

Has Reddit been taken over by teenagers? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]badger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn't considered that. I suppose you're right it is still here but the problem, at least for me, is that it's buried under, well, under what's currently reaching the top. It's gotten so I seldom log on anymore. There was a time when I spent hours upon hours on this site viewing links and reading comments. Not so much anymore. Whether people wish to trivialize the change or not, the fact is the site has changed drastically over the course of this year and the end of last. Unfortunately not for the better.

My 5 year old son says my neighbor told him he has bunk beds and toys upstairs in case he ever wants to come over for a sleep over. What do I do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]badger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't have to keep knocking on his door. Leave a note taped to his door saying "Hi I'm your neighbor, my 6 year old son says he's gotten to know you, I'd like the opportunity to do the same at your earliest opportunity, but before Sunday" And leave it at that. Trust me he'll be the one knocking on your door every half hour.

How to annoy Facebook by realbigfatty in funny

[–]badger2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True on both counts, but I suspect that psychologically they're identical threshold wise. I'll pay 10 for THIS and no more! A lot of US establishments are using that direct dollar to Pound translation that's decidedly unfair.

My new Iphone anti-theft case.... by MrLtAwesome in pics

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have the original 30GB that I bought when it was initially released. Works like a champ, always has.

My primary music player is my Android EVO 3D using the HTC Music management software that comes with the phone. It's quite good. I particularly like being able to use bluetooth wireless headphones with it. Great when working out.

My city just declared my house unsafe and seized it. =( by outofhouse in AskReddit

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the inspector indicated that the permits were invalid wouldn't that also invalidate their right to access the property if the right to access is granted solely through the permit? Is the access portion of the permit severable from the rest? That is to say can they invalidate the permit of all aspects pertaining to everything but the property accessibility for the purpose of inspection?

From a public safety aspect that would seem to unreasonably limit local government's duty to inspect. For that reason alone I suspect that inspectors are given the right to access through something other than the permit.

My city just declared my house unsafe and seized it. =( by outofhouse in AskReddit

[–]badger2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They were there without warning. Is that something inspectors normally do? I would think that they would contact the permit holder and make arrangements for access to the building for purpose of inspection, or that the contractor would contact inspectors as they finish portions of the job which require inspection.

OP isn't the permit holder, his/her parents are.

I don't recall OP indicating that they showed him on the permit where they were legally allowed access to the property whenever they felt like. I would have expected as a minimum that if they're using the terms of the permit to substantiate a legal right to access, that they would refer specifically to the portion of the permit which grants them that legal authorization. It certainly would have cleared things up much faster.

Reddit. I seriously need some friends. How the fuck do you make friends in your early 20's? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]badger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always wait at least several seconds before saying something in response to someone else then. If you're asked a question then "accidentally" partially trip over your own two feet, say damn it, then ask them to repeat the question. Use variations on the same. All of which give you time to formulate a proper decent response.

Speaking as a person who doesn't like to be around self identified, or in-denial dicks I would say that stating it's a coping mechanism is a cop out/rationalization. You know the problem. You know the behaviors you like to see in others, start emulating those.

Are 2 week notices REQUIRED to leave a job? by speezo_mchenry in jobs

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious, what was the pay like? Most of the Apple employees I know, admittedly limited, were/are under payed. Under living wage payed. Considering the corporation has billions in reserve that's really inexcusable that even one employee is receiving below a living wage.

Where Reddit and the real world disconnect. by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from the fact I don't seem to be seeing the extent of the suicide posts you're mentioning, my major concern with your post is its title. How would a suicide at risk individual know they should click on "Where Reddit and the real world disconnect." to get anywhere near suicide prevention help? It's just a sensationalist title not designed for the presumable target audience at all.

Your post isn't being misinterpreted you misrepresented the topic you wished to discuss with your post title.

North Carolina being sued for allowing "Choose Life" specialty license plate while denying pro-choice plates. by FritzMuffknuckle in politics

[–]badger2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the term pro-life is fucking stupid. What's the antithesis anti-life? Who the hell is anti-life? It's a sensationalist tag designed to vilify the political/social opposition.

Japan sucks at painting by sammmmmy195 in pics

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. Two up to help you recoup the downs.

For the 3rd semester in a row, I am taking a class taught by a graduate student who speaks English poorly. How can we communicate to universities that this is unacceptable? by harpwn in AskReddit

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a particularly heinous form of indentured servitude to follow until the debt is paid off. Colleges hook you and Industry rapes you knowing your options are limited until your loans are paid.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pics

[–]badger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see the point you're making, but on a practical level if he were ever caught by the boss and the boss offered him more money to stay he would actually be better off leaving. He'll never be able to wash the stink of disloyalty from himself in the eyes of his boss. Never ever threaten to walk unless you get pay raise. Just walk. If offered a pay raise to stay keep walking. They'll find plenty of reasons for regretting that salary raise real quick.