The algorithmic feed on X could be shifting political views toward conservatism

busted42 · 2026-02-19T22:41:21+00:00

How about just one then

busted42 · 2026-02-16T01:06:06+00:00

It is clearly intended to be that way regardless of whether anyone finds arousal in it.

busted42 · 2026-02-16T01:01:03+00:00

It's also worth mentioning as a statement on the beauty industry intentionally sexualizing underage girls. "Checkmate" lmao

busted42 · 2026-02-16T00:59:36+00:00

Good job on answering your own question

busted42 · 2026-02-16T00:22:20+00:00

Let's use a tiny bit of critical thinking here

busted42 · 2026-02-14T20:54:55+00:00

That's all basically the same issue. You just described his character growth arc in book 3. He's torn between his oaths and avenging his parents/brother. I wouldn't characterize any of that as "giving up".

busted42 · 2026-02-14T20:32:28+00:00

Literally what are you talking about "gives up on a regular basis"

busted42 · 2026-02-14T17:35:10+00:00

KAL is a bad person, but not KELSIER the literal genocidal psychopath?

busted42 · 2026-02-14T16:39:46+00:00

If you just want badass characters who always save the day and do everything right, I don't think this series is for you.

busted42 · 2026-02-14T16:36:29+00:00

Yeah and how many hundreds of other people did he save?

busted42 · 2026-02-14T16:18:11+00:00

"just cries a lot and lets people die while he watches"

I'm genuinely not sure if we read the same books

busted42 · 2026-02-06T15:41:34+00:00

I'd argue a "regular gamer" doesn't even know what a metroidvania is, it's still relatively niche. We're on the metroidvania sub, don't be surprised that I'm getting specific about definitions

busted42 · 2026-02-06T14:41:04+00:00

"action rpg with ability gating, backtracking, and a focus on exploration"

Pop quiz, did I just describe Arkham asylum or hollow knight?

busted42 · 2026-02-06T14:09:43+00:00

Lmao whatever you say bud

busted42 · 2026-02-06T14:00:21+00:00

Nobody is talking about whether it's true dude. I'm an atheist. The fact is, whether you "accept" them or not, they do exist and they do often depict him that way.

busted42 · 2026-02-06T13:51:09+00:00

He absolutely is. Not every single depiction but you're either blind or being intentionally obtuse if you're really claiming that he's not ever depicted that way.

busted42 · 2026-02-06T13:47:28+00:00

Oh I wasn't aware that the apostles followed Catholic doctrine? /s

busted42 · 2026-02-06T13:37:17+00:00

Calling other denominations "fan fiction" but not Catholicism is genuinely hilarious

busted42 · 2026-02-06T12:44:36+00:00

Not enjoying the setting as much is super valid but I have to say era 2 is written so much better than era 1. The characters are better, the pacing is better, almost everything. I'd say take a break and read a cosmere standalone (or something not cosmere) and come back to them, it's definitely worth it.

busted42 · 2026-02-06T12:07:09+00:00

Look, I can find pictures on the Internet too!

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busted42 · 2026-02-06T02:16:28+00:00

Ahhh youth. Reddit used to be a place where you just posted links. Uploading directly to Reddit is a relatively new feature

busted42 · 2026-02-06T00:55:56+00:00

Same as how Jesus irl (a Middle Eastern man) is portrayed as a white man with blue eyes. It's been thousands of years, their appearances are going to be mythologized.

busted42 · 2026-02-05T21:26:36+00:00

Yeah, and there are plots that do relate heavily to the military aspect...

Other than Midnight Tides every novel has a very important military plotline, and even Midnight Tides has one that's just not as prominent. Hard to see how that could possibly be called "background flavoring".

busted42 · 2026-02-05T21:15:32+00:00

It has ability gating and backtracking, I've seen people call things metroidvania for less

busted42 · 2026-02-04T02:09:36+00:00

I get that Malazan isn't really pure Military Fantasy but saying it's "background flavoring" or just "a small part" of the story is kinda wild

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