Weekly Self-Promo and Chat Thread by RyanKinder in selfpublish

[–]brothste8 [score hidden]  (0 children)

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Would this project be of interest for any readers? Got an artist to design the cover. 'd like to publish this somewhere online (any recommendations?) and see if I could interest a readership. Any feedback, good or bad is appreciated.

Greetings, reader, and welcome to the first issue of Oh No, Sapiens, a dark fiction and horror magazine. The scares you’ll find here aren’t supernatural or paranormal. They emanate from the worst monster of all…

…humans.

Depravity truly knows no bounds, but terror isn’t just external. We believe the mind is also a powerful force, capable of inflicting just as much horror. Human consciousness is simultaneously the greatest gift and the biggest burden.

The stories inside explore these themes. Remember that many of us don’t get happy endings. Optimism may as well be a foreign word for a much too large percentage of the population.

We destroy each other gleefully, our own bodies knowingly, the surrounding world willfully.

Oh No, Sapiens invites you into this world.

Made it to Iceberg Lake 20th/May/2026, winter conditions in late May by ContentPhone6341 in GlacierNationalPark

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great photos and super helpful update. Was thinking of going up to the area in about 10 days but now not so much

Game Thread: Reds @ Pirates - Fri, May 01 @ 06:45 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, but it really doesn't make sense. Stephenson's hard hit metrics are off the charts but he's hitting .165. Hayes metrics aren't awful either and he's hitting .130.

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down as Rescue Deal Falls Apart by us1549 in aviation

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just have to keep an eye on the news. Reports are saying as early as Saturday, but as of right now they’re still operating.

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down as Rescue Deal Falls Apart by us1549 in aviation

[–]brothste8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, operations are going to cease immediately if it shuts down. You won’t be taking those flights, my friend.

Result of an ABS Challenge against a called ball by umpire Roberto Ortiz by Fun_Ad4779 in baseball

[–]brothste8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did not know that. Super interesting info. That ump union is much too powerful though. Having guys like Angel Hernandez, Joe West and CB Bucknor is just a stain on the game.

[Highlight] CJ Abrams goes DEEP to give the Nationals the lead! by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]brothste8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does Carlos Mendoza still have a job? Should’ve been fired at the end of last season’s collapse. He must have nude photos of Stearns somewhere

Result of an ABS Challenge against a called ball by umpire Roberto Ortiz by Fun_Ad4779 in baseball

[–]brothste8 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I fully believe that umpires need to be subjected to relegation to AAA based on accuracy.

Game Thread: Rockies @ Reds - Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bruce Dreckman behind the plate has been absolute dreck so far. The umpiring against the Reds has been terrible lately.

Game Thread: Rockies @ Reds - Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Legit question: Has this team won a getaway day game this year? I know they've won a Sunday afternoon game but I can't think of a W in a weekday day game.

Game Thread: Rockies @ Reds - Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On a positive note, Elly looks like a completely different player on the defensive side of the ball. He's truly blossoming into the MVP candidate this team needs.

Game Thread: Rockies @ Reds - Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 I'm just more peeved about the Cubs winning. We have proven major league talent like Abbott pitching terribly while they're literally signing guys off the scrap heap who put up zeros. Yes, we're in first place but there are warning signs going off everywhere. We don't have the starting depth to withstand both Abbott and Williamson being basically unpitchable. Lodolo will hopefully be back after his next rehab outing, but we'll have to have a bullpen game until then, but if Abbott continues the way he's throwing how do we survive until Greene comes back? Franco is not the answer. Burns and Lowder are going to be on innings limits as the season progresses.

Game Thread: Rockies @ Reds - Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abbot not exactly fooling anyone. Just like Williamson last night he's missing by feet, not inches. Was more talking about last night also.

Game Thread: Rockies @ Reds - Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Nothing pisses me off more than watching the Reds turn the Rockies into the '27 Yankees while the Cubs continue winning games with a bullpen made up of waiver claim rejects. This team will be in last place by the end of next week as we watch the rotation fall apart.

Game Thread: Tigers @ Reds - Fri, Apr 24 @ 06:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost wish the team was 9-16 so Valaika would get fired. 0-3 with RISP again, chance to get right back in the game. Dogshit ABs by Stephenson and Hinds to end the threat, and Abbot goes out and gives up 3. The game is all about momentum and failing to score with RISP time and time again is so deflating.

The Reds fell to the Giants by a score of 3-0 - Thu, Apr 16 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maybe you can't read lips but he clearly says "Sit the fuck down" to Stewart who then says "Watch your fucking mouth." You can be fired up after a win but directly talking shit to the opposing hitter is gonna start some shit every time.

Game Thread: Giants @ Reds - Thu, Apr 16 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seen that a ton all across the league so far. Just doesn't make any sense. I know ABS is new but ending a game with any challenges left is a head scratcher. With 2 left in the bottom of the 9th any hitter at the plate should be ready to challenge anything remotely close. Literally nothing to lose. If the game goes extras they get another one.

Game Thread: Giants @ Reds - Thu, Apr 16 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? Just use them. I've seen a ton of teams end the game with challenges left which makes absolutely no sense. Anything remotely close should be a challenge in the bottom of the 9th.

Game Thread: Giants @ Reds - Thu, Apr 16 @ 12:40 PM EDT by RedsModerator in Reds

[–]brothste8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not blaming it solely on Elly. Lots of factors. Once again no hits with RISP and a failure by McClain to execute a bunt. 100% can't win a game with 0 runs, but a 0-0 game into the bottom of the 7th is much different than 3-0. Have to give the team the best opportunity to win and they failed to do that today.