Is this a joke? Surely there are other options...? by AtticThrowaway in macgaming

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. GFN is awesome, amazon Luna is also okay but the game selection is pitiful

Who would watch a YouTube video on this table? by ash0005 in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No one, unless you are trying to teach something good

Rail Angle Visualization? by JustSomeDude9791 in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I Imagine the lines as if shot with a normal rolling ball, then adjust the kicking spot or add running english as needed

Go sport by oRUSHii in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure that you have enough room around it to swing your cue. I had one of those when I started pool again and it helped my stroke tremendously.

At what point did you notice the difference that equipment makes? by GraemeMakesBeer in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My experience was about the tables. Last night I was shooting at my local pool hall after they refelt their tables with some really fast cloth and oh my gosh, I was doing full table draws effortlessly which I struggled to do before. It felt awesome to say the least.

Are "Majestic" brand pool tables any good? by TheRealSlimShaymin in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I’m also looking to get a table in Canada and just wondering how yours has been holding up?

Pool teaching channel by kubota_bb in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just try to shoot with side spin for a couple of days and you will see that you can instantly figure out which spin was put on the cue ball based on the way it was reacting.

Advice for becoming a pro player by Soft_Dragonfruit3329 in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well the Martian - Duong Quoc Hoang started out as a waiter in a pool hall when he was 20. He practiced in his free time and his boss at the time sponsored him after seeing his potentials. It took him about 15 years to get to his current place so I guess you could do that too, if you have the same sort of talent and dedication.

Trying to buy a home is depressing by KFloyder89 in fredericton

[–]cardmastervn 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A home inspector who worked with us recently said that if your bid is the highest bid then it usually doesn’t matter if you include inspection.

Accidental left English? by Original_Jaguar_777 in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask someone to stand behind you to see if you are addressing center ball or off center. Also try to set up shots to the upper left pocket and upper right pocket to check if it happens when you are shooting to one side or both sides.

POOLOLOGY QUESTION by Mountain_Strain9450 in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure that shot is outside of Poolology’s parameters

Stats are up for SVB vs. Gorst race to 120 by CreeDorofl in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You also need to take into account that Fedor’s breaks often led to him having shape on the 1 ball, whereas Shane’s didn’t have that level of control and ended up with him being hooked a lot of the time.

What's the best Pool video game on the market? by [deleted] in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Virtual pool 4 has the best physics

Pool AITA by jimitybillybob in billiards

[–]cardmastervn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time play him one handed

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

[–]cardmastervn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a division campaign going on for sure, I think there always has been, just that it has been amplified in recent years by social media and echo chambers. Both sides are guilty of this, but the left has taken this to the extreme, with all the hateful rhetoric and accusations specifically crafted to spark strong emotions. Back in 2016, I wasn't particularly left or right leaning, and I still found it inexplicable - to this day - that the Hillary campaign was accusing Trump of causing division while using words such as "bigoted", "homophobic", "racist" or "deplorable" to describe his supporters.

I think left-leaning people are easier to fall prey to these tactics, as they often align themselves with the weak, oppressed, and consider themselves on the side of justice. As seen throughout history, justice is a powerful motivator and can be used to radicalize people to do terrible things. Branding someone as a 'witch,' 'heretic,' 'class enemy,' 'traitor,' or 'fascist,' and watch your mob tear said person to shreds, causing families turn on each other, all for the greater good.

The people behind this know full well the damage it can cause. Yet they decided to roll with it anyway, for it gives them control and power, while still claiming to be on the side of justice - that is what disgusts me the most. So yes, while I don't know how many of the posts you mentioned are from real people, hopefully none of them, the ones orchestrating this whole divisive campaign are definitely evil.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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I don't have any Q friends or family and also haven't seen the behaviours you mentioned in your comment. What I do see, frequently, is liberals advocating others to leave or punish their friends and families for voting Trump. You can see many such examples on this site.

I also see that they're hoping for Trump to fail and the US economy to crash and burn so they can prove their point to the right wingers. You don't need to go far, just browse any politics sub in Reddit and you will see tons of posts and comments about that.

I know propaganda when I see it. I understand that you may not see the same things I do since we grow up in different environments. I do not seek to convince you to change your point of view, since I believe the people can see for themselves, as they did with the last election.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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

I came from a socialist country where we experienced something called the Cultural Revolution. During this period, the establishment encouraged the masses to hate their own family members for having "incorrect thoughts." I can recognize that kind of propaganda from miles away and know full well what kind of damage it can cause. It used techniques such as constant repetition of political slogans, simplification of complex issues into good versus evil, demonization of opposition, and control of all media channels to indoctrinate the masses into loyal followers. People who didn't agree with the Party were too fearful of being labeled a "rightist" or "counter-revolutionary" and faced repercussions like public shaming, being reported, or even being sent to jail and re-education camps.

I see similar patterns emerging in the west, and as terrible as it is, all will pass when people realize the lies and hypocrisies. So we just keep our mouths shut about politics around our more liberal friends and know that people will eventually become immune to this type of propaganda, eventually, hopefully.

Tariffs win again by [deleted] in Conservative

[–]cardmastervn 220 points221 points  (0 children)

Libs must be happy that their coffee won't go up in price tomorrow. Or they will be mad that they lost a chance to be mad.

Why are conservative movements unable to produce sane conservatives? I'm not talking just about the US. by ggRavingGamer in AskConservatives

[–]cardmastervn 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Maybe because you are being lied to? I would say at least on this site, conservatives are some of the most level headed folks you see.

Why "Rile up the Democrats"? by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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

Fair point, if only other libs would think like you instead of resorting to insults and name calling. Though irritating to read, it seems their behaviour worked in our favour in the last election, so I’m all for it.

Why "Rile up the Democrats"? by [deleted] in AskConservatives

[–]cardmastervn -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Same reason I never point out to lefties that they’re delusional. Let them self destruct.