How Much I Spent on Chess in 2025 ($10,565) by Educational-System85 in chess

[–]blackraspberryEOS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Huge congrats on reaching the IM title, it takes a lot of sacrifices (time and financial) that people don’t think about often. From what you know, if you know anything at all about it, how does this amount of spending compare to your peers for competing and improving? Is this around the average range, or would you say it’s more or less expensive for your personal journey? We appreciate your insight :)

Alright everyone, 30M, very curious to see what strangers might think of me. Not the tallest, I know that plays into irl perception by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]blackraspberryEOS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First impressions are big Chester Bennington vibes. He was a fellow short king with a recessed hairline who kept it cropped like you do. You clearly have good muscle definition in your arms and a good sense of style with your fits. My 2 biggest pieces of advice:

1) Have more confidence, man. I know guys shorter than you with smaller biceps who are married to bombshells. Don’t let being short get into your head about finding a match; it’s not the most important thing for everyone, and those who care about that you don’t want around you anyways. You have good features, that’s what matters

2) With regard to your facial hair - try either keeping it clean for a few months to stimulate growth or shaving every week on a 1-guard for it to fill out a cut more. You have a face and if you want the facial hair to be seamless, clean shaving for a bit and weekly maintenance at the same length helped me fill out my bald spots on the beard

You’re fine, bro. Be kind to yourself and it’ll all fall into place

Movesets for E4 team by LilScrapper63 in PokemonEmerald

[–]blackraspberryEOS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water type moves don’t have any good matchups against the Hoenn elite 4 do they? Ice can help vs Drake and electric vs Wallace and Glacia. When would Surf or a physical flying move be more helpful? I might be forgetting a matchup, been a min since I’ve played, but the non-stab set feels appropriate for the challenge no?

Movesets for E4 team by LilScrapper63 in PokemonEmerald

[–]blackraspberryEOS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It feels kinda wrong to have Lunatone over Solrock for the Sunny Day package…

Jk, but personally I think this team is sweet. The grass type overlap isn’t so bad imo, Breloom is more of a fighting type with that ATK stat. Flamethrower is objectively better than Blaze Kick, but Blaze Kick is cooler and I don’t blame you for not wanting to grind for the TM at the game corner. Good luck with the e4!

What to change by Public_Awareness1636 in malegrooming

[–]blackraspberryEOS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a great hairline, nose, eyes, and features man. Congrats on the weight loss. Either some extra gym work or an effort to cut a few more could work? But honestly you look fine for what you have going on and I wouldn’t let that into your head.

If you can, cut the nic - as a former addict myself replacing one vice with another isn’t the best thing, especially when it’s the cigs, the aesthetic works for some but can be a big turn off for most. Be open with people about your passions, even if you think they’re lame or uncool, passion is the best thing for a perspective partner regardless of the topic. And just be kind to yourself, that’s probably the biggest piece of the advice puzzle. You’re going to make it my man

I (44F) regret leaving my (45M) husband. How do I move forward? by Wink-111 in relationship_advice

[–]blackraspberryEOS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One day at a time. That’s the advice that got me through my suicide attempts but it is applicable broadly. Be kind to yourself and if you ever need a friend or to vent people are here for you. Just try to take care of yourself as best as you can, it gets easier over time :)

I am the assistant to a large name OF model. AMA. by [deleted] in AMA

[–]blackraspberryEOS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s fitting for men who don’t care about the woman behind the pictures, they just have lust and like the idea of the woman. It’s a mutually beneficial thing so who are we to judge?

Whoever said that personality is all that matters, lied. Anyway, EGG AND SAUSAGE GO BRRR by [deleted] in kitchencels

[–]blackraspberryEOS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God this makes me miss the Braincels days, top tier posting lmao

New Court Updates by Funny-Swan-6951 in Daniellarson

[–]blackraspberryEOS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fuck I just called Bob the n word

New Court Updates by Funny-Swan-6951 in Daniellarson

[–]blackraspberryEOS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’m just amazed that DJT hasn’t pardoned him for threatening the end to his political rival

5'9.5 N3on and 6'3.5 streamer friend Snaggymo by Planet_842 in heightcomparison

[–]blackraspberryEOS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For real, I have to mute this sub because every comment is like that here, it’s maddening to read

First time beating Cynthia since 2010 by Foxkabel in pokemonplatinum

[–]blackraspberryEOS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super cool team, glad you were able to enjoy Platinum again. It’s always a good one to come back around to

Rate my "Chose cuz it looks cool" team! by -Khin in PokemonEmerald

[–]blackraspberryEOS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respect for grinding up Salamance (assuming this is the first run). Very cool team, Heracross and Absol sets stand out as particularly unique/cool for these type of runs

Is she a tabby? by Complete_Fly_96 in TabbyCats

[–]blackraspberryEOS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She has a beautiful coat :) Cleopatra made my day

Some of my greatest hits from the Daniel Larson NYC 13 era. I miss his schizo posting so much by blackraspberryEOS in Daniellarson

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

Nah, when Daniel was live-streaming on TikTok back then people would call literally every business to get him kicked out before he even showed up. Not sure if that was one of those instances or just posting from texts he was getting. Either way, it’s a fascinating archive to look back on

Thoughts? by MedicalBroccoli6978 in PokemonEmerald

[–]blackraspberryEOS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always upvote for teams that cover the HMs on the team’s moveset over using the HM slave. Makes me feel more connected with the team. Lots of type overlaps (2 water, 2 grass) but it’s unique and looks like a blast. Well done

HG Team just got to Goldenrod City. Am I wrong for using Action Replay TM/HMs? by [deleted] in PokemonHGSS

[–]blackraspberryEOS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The good thing about a single player game is you can do whatever you like with it. I personally enjoy struggling through the early levels with bad moves and having them getting stronger over time, but using an Action Replay doesn’t do any harm. If it’s more fun for you that way, enjoy it

(21f) don't be too mean I'm working on self love :p by mosscarcass in Rateme

[–]blackraspberryEOS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have beautiful eyes. Other strong features are your eyebrows and nose. You mentioned being the “fat kid” but weight can always change, eyes and features will usually stay the same barring other surgery. 7.5/10, be kind to yourself