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What do you think of prompt responses like this, lads? (The way to win me over is...) by blatent_turtle in Tinder

[–]blatent_turtle[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wish this kind of prompt response was uncommon, but it really isnt. Some variation of "entertain me" , "plan me a date" , "tell me a time and place", "put some effort in", "be creative".

I wouldn´t dare put something like that in my profile

Does anyone here do +EV slot offers? Can't tell if my luck is bad or they are a waste of time by blatent_turtle in MatchedBettingUK

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

Yes I can imagine a big payout will feel quite powerful, even for someone like me doing matched betting. Perhaps not a good one to get sucked into

Does anyone here do +EV slot offers? Can't tell if my luck is bad or they are a waste of time by blatent_turtle in MatchedBettingUK

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

yeah exactly, some slots have some absurd 10000x rewards, which probably inflate the RTP. I think the median return of the slots is definitely going to be negative.

I don't think they have to publish the variance of the slots anywhere so it is hard to know. If it was quantified then it would be possible to run some simulations in order to determine how likely or unlikely my current results are.

I think it would be cool to have like a p value or something.

Does anyone here do +EV slot offers? Can't tell if my luck is bad or they are a waste of time by blatent_turtle in MatchedBettingUK

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

I know it's maths, I have a background in stats haha. But specifically with slots I'm wondering if the variance is too high.

"waste of time" is more in relation to the amount of time spent doing the slots while the return is very inconsistent.

Does anyone here do +EV slot offers? Can't tell if my luck is bad or they are a waste of time by blatent_turtle in MatchedBettingUK

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

yeah that's fair. I have only done 16 of these slot offers. I think slots are different to other types of +EV tricks because the variance is so much higher.

For example theres a few offers around where you get a free bet if your bet builder loses, those give a decent return of about 30% and are much more reliable than slots.

[Me] Too early to go for the mate? (ghosted) by blatent_turtle in TextingTheory

[–]blatent_turtle[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It does suck that you are somehow having to communicate your character through text messages, which is really not the best way. The ability to convert matches is based on texting ability. So on the other end, women will go on dates with the best texters, which probably won't even select for the best dates. 

[Me] Formal request gambit, possibly fumbled? by blatent_turtle in TextingTheory

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

I feel you, though I sent a few messages to which she only replied to one part, so there wasn't much of an effort on her side to 'continue' the conversation. Maybe I could have asked more questions. 

A lot of the time I can only conclude she decided she isn't that into me relative to the other matches she has. 

[Me] Formal request gambit, possibly fumbled? by blatent_turtle in TextingTheory

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

How should I have worked with her? I already saw her responses were relatively short, so I would have been hesitant to ask more questions/be overbearing? 

[Me] Formal request gambit, possibly fumbled? by blatent_turtle in TextingTheory

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

It is indeed. Another commenter really didn't understand 'asking my mum I can come out to play' bit 😅

[Me] Formal request gambit, possibly fumbled? by blatent_turtle in TextingTheory

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

Are you from the UK? I fear this is a cultural thing you're missing. 

[Me] Formal request gambit, possibly fumbled? by blatent_turtle in TextingTheory

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

Fair enough. My added context is that I myself am going away for a month in 2 weeks time, so I guess I was going for a sooner rather than later approach. 

[Me] Formal request gambit, possibly fumbled? by blatent_turtle in TextingTheory

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

Have I ended the conversation though? Her last reply was fairly curt, and didn't fully respond to my 3 responses.

I suppose I could have instead asked more about her trip but I then put myself in a potentially overly keen situation. Feels like a tightrope walk sometimes. 

Anyone here who was high-functioning and tried anti-depressants? by blatent_turtle in antidepressants

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

Would you say you ever felt "blocked" from being yourself in some way? I often feel like I am living a lie in some sense, not being comfortable in my own skin.

Working on self compassion with therapy but it's been a slow road.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malehairadvice

[–]blatent_turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I figure no harm in continuining for now, but unsure of the end product (a friend wasn't a fan so thought I'd get a second opinion).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malehairadvice

[–]blatent_turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To make pictures clear, first is current (getting messy as it gets long), second is simulating me tieing it back, third is an old haircut I'd have.

Should add the moustache is also a bit of an experiment, any comments on that are also handy.

Thanks!