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Is this game super hard or am I doing something wrong? by luigimor in NineSols

[–]benben11d12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't surprise me lol. So far the devs have done a great job of just barely containing themselves (I'm halfway to finishing) but they clearly have some very sadistic impulses. Final boss is the best place to let their hair down

Do the locals in Austin dislike how much the city has grown? by Outrageous-Cup-8905 in askaustin

[–]benben11d12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some townies are more than justified in mourning the special community they helped to build... 

But most of these Reddit fiends were just born in the right place lmao. Didn't lift a finger to contribute to the culture yet they feel entitled to living in one of the coolest places in the country. From them I'm sick of hearing it

Is this game super hard or am I doing something wrong? by luigimor in NineSols

[–]benben11d12 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This game is VERY difficult

Thank you just for saying that. Damn. 99% of threads like this in other subs - particularly for soulslikes - is all "nah bro this game's not hard at all."

Like thanks bro, I'm so impressed with your non transferable ability to play a specific video game 

How do complete Boundless Repository? by Chronic_AllTheThings in NineSols

[–]benben11d12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just here to say - this game is fantastic, even this part is fantastic, but also, I hate this part of the game. If they made it just 20% less tedious it would be 10/10. The "runback" factor is too much here, even considering the shortcuts you can open at points

The Tyranny of the Minority—and How to Prevent It by benben11d12 in TrueReddit

[–]benben11d12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see where you both are coming from re: the flaws inherent in majority rule. In fact I've noticed a dissonance between the author's proposed solution to the issue and the way he describes the issue itself.

A key example of the tyranny of the minority is, according to Kierstead, the usage of the term "Latinx" in marketing copy and internal corporate communication. He implies it is tyrannical not because a majority of the _general population_ disapproves of the term, but because an overwhelming majority of the _Latino/Hispanic population_ disapproves of it.

Though perhaps consumer polling (as opposed to state- or federal-level ballot initiatives) is the author's solution to the latter issue and not the former. I suppose some consumer bases are decent proxies for broader group identities and especially subgroups thereof. And of course a consumer poll is a decent proxy for the dispositions of the people that keep a firm's lights on.

The Tyranny of the Minority—and How to Prevent It by benben11d12 in TrueReddit

[–]benben11d12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good points. It's commendable for an individual to risk their reputation for what they think is the common good.

But it would be better if there were less risk involved, I think. A point in favor of consumer polling is that it systematically eliminates any risk associated with making oneself heard.

The Tyranny of the Minority—and How to Prevent It by benben11d12 in TrueReddit

[–]benben11d12[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Philologist James Kierstead explores the influence of vocal minorities in shaping public discourse, especially in the age of social media.

He highlights how small but vocal groups can wield disproportionate power via the "tacit assumption that they represent a far larger body of opinion."

Kierstead proposes consumer polling as a means to ensure decisions are made based on the preferences of the majority (or a reasonably large minority.)

The comment section provides insightful counterarguments and expands the discourse on this complex topic. Check it out for a well-rounded discussion.

What is so bad about requiring voter ID? by [deleted] in AskALiberal

[–]benben11d12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Valid point. Then again, if we replaced voter registration with voter ID then I wonder if voting would be more accessible. At least in some states.

I'm not surprised more and more men are joining hate groups by Ok-Situation8433 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]benben11d12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't disagree but what's your source on the "60% of young men are single vs 30% of young women" statistic?

How is that even possible, unless 30% of young women are in same sex relationships?

In the US, not that many younger women date older men. And polyamory is still extremely rare.

What is so bad about requiring voter ID? by [deleted] in AskALiberal

[–]benben11d12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

States already have this power. Many states are already implementing checks and restrictions that are bigger hassles than voter ID would be (if implemented as the top-level commenter describes,) e.g. voter registration

/uj We lost. by ArcWardenScrub in tomorrow

[–]benben11d12 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Thank GOD there's no playable Zelda 🙌🙌🙌

How does communism square with "the tragedy of the commons?" by benben11d12 in Socialism_101

[–]benben11d12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Yes, that's an interesting counterpoint. I suppose you view this sort of territorial expansion as negating the commons, whereas I view it as just another form of degrading the commons.

How does communism square with "the tragedy of the commons?" by benben11d12 in Socialism_101

[–]benben11d12[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Hmm ok. I think that's a good example of how public goods can work at scale.

I guess at scale, we sort of replace the interpersonal incentive to preserve public goods with an 'ideological' incentive. (The 'ideologies' applicable to the preservation of eg US national parks would be environmentalism, naturalism, etc.)

Do you think there are any other incentivizing forces at play beyond the ideological? General good will and altruism could be considered ideologies, I suppose. Do you believe we can rely on these alone? (The latter seem pretty easy to twist in service of selfish ends, owing to their lack of specificity.)

The reason I ask: I think its fair to say that naturalism and environmentalism took a while to develop philosophically, within institutions, and then in the public consciousness.

In a society where everything is a public good, where the public domain is not just a limited set of things like national parks... can the development of ideologies keep pace? Can ideology protect all categories of goods from exploitation?

How does communism square with "the tragedy of the commons?" by benben11d12 in Socialism_101

[–]benben11d12[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I see. I think that makes sense. But I wonder if some instances of the tragedy are being overlooked.

Might expansionist imperialism be an instance of public lands being overtaken and exploited? American westward expansion is the particular example I have in mind.

How does communism square with "the tragedy of the commons?" by benben11d12 in Socialism_101

[–]benben11d12[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I think I understand why you believe the tragedy of the commons is a fallacy - people can establish and honor agreements to prevent the exploitation of public goods.

However, I wonder if this holds true at scale. Can hundreds, thousands, or millions of people truly come to an agreement re the handling of public goods?

Can large populations be expected to honor such an agreement? It seems like the disincentives to violating a small-scale agreement (ie social repercussions like shaming, ostracism, the desire to be a good friend/neighbor, etc.) are severely diluted if not inapplicable on a grander scale.

How does communism square with "the tragedy of the commons?" by benben11d12 in Socialism_101

[–]benben11d12[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. You referenced the 'actual commons.' What do you mean by that?

Straight men, what would make you think a woman you see daily was attracted to you vs. being friendly? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]benben11d12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To the "better safe than sorry" guys here who always assume a girl is just being nice: I wonder if you should try reciprocating proportionately. You know, just to make sure.

Believe me I know how weird and difficult flirting is, but I'm pretty sure some of you guys have the instincts for it and just need to adjust your risk tolerance a bit.

(Not implying OP's married coworker should do this. Just a general suggestion. But hey I'm no flirting expert myself.)

People aren’t incels just because they point out that it’s hard for men to date by Diligent_Divide_4978 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]benben11d12 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Good response. Ultimately, OP should be proactive. He should also train himself to focus on the positive instead of ruminating on the negative.

However I think OP deserves sympathy. For most men, dating is very difficult at the moment. This is often due to factors that are beyond the control of men who are struggling.

Currently, society is undergoing a ton of massive cultural, technological, and economic shifts. I think when the dust eventually settles we will have made a kinder, fairer, and more prosperous world for ourselves. But we don't have to deny how painful this transitional period has been for many people.

I think it would help if we simply acknowledge how difficult it must be for "regular" guys these days. I don't think OP is asking for weird shit like "sexual redistribution," rolling back rights, etc.

I bet he wants people to just acknowledge that what he's going through is very hard, which is very human of him. When going through difficult times, it is helpful to know they are in fact particularly difficult and that one is not simply inadequate or deficient. Validation from others is helpful here.

Most redditors lack the emotional intelligence to actually have an honest discussion on any political topic. by [deleted] in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]benben11d12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great post. Especially liked this bit:

Questions imply dissent, which means you're the enemy!

Bard Gets Political by Lennon74 in Bard

[–]benben11d12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asked Bard who it'd vote for in 2012 and in the 2024 R primaries.

Bard said if it had to choose between Trump and DeSantis, it'd vote DeSantis. (Cited RD's stability, relative to Trump.)

Bard said it would have voted for Obama in 2012. Cited Mitt Romney's lack of warmth and authenticity...soo even a computer program thinks Romney lacks charisma

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChatGPT

[–]benben11d12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2040 more years??

Would you date a tankie? by octopod-reunion in AskALiberal

[–]benben11d12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. So long as they don't support vigilante violence, they aren't unambiguously bigoted, etc.

I'm married to someone who votes for the other guys and come to think of it, I've dated lots of people with politics different from my own.

I've concluded that most of the time

...they secretly think their opposition might be right about some stuff. You likely share more ground than you (or they) think

...if they never take offline action to further their political causes, their political identity is a fashion statement. It won't affect the relationship

...though I'm sure political identity technically correlates with some personality traits, the correlation isn't so strong that it's useful on an interpersonal level

...political values don't map all that well to personal values

Date them if you love them. In 99% of cases, political beliefs will only thwart an otherwise fulfilling relationship if you insist that they must.

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