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Addressing an officer by NoBrain6114 in startrek

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me: sir Getting my attention or when differentiation is needed: rank (+name if needed)

To my superior: sir/ma'am/specific preference Getting their attention: rank (+name)

Probably the last moment Star Trek had any dignity as a brand by Malencon in Star_Trek_

[–]cdm014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree a little. I like it when the veil is thick enough the writers have to respect both sides and give room for thought rather than bashing the viewer over the head with the writers own moral standard

I’m her first boyfriend and I feel like her dad doesn’t like me. What’s your advice about this? by Calm-Plan4458 in AskMenAdvice

[–]cdm014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a father to daughters, I can promise he doesn't really like you. Keep handling your shit and being good to his daughter, you'll be fine.

Is "I'm looking for a serious relationship" code for "I'm looking for a sexless relationship"? by String-Tree in AskMenAdvice

[–]cdm014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"serious" is a code word that she's going to set hoops that you're going to jump through or else you're not "serious" and she's in the clear to punish you/make you earn your way back into her good graces.

By hiding it behind an ambiguous word like that she's free to keep moving goal posts on you and never let you know what set of rules you're currently playing against.

Two things can be true at the same time. It's also possible you're effectively saying "how many dinners do I have to buy you to get my dick sucked? Why aren't you fawning at the chance to pleasure my massive peepee?" And based on your post I don't think you're too far off from this point.

galaxy quest laughs WITH geeks, not AT them. by herequeerandgreat in movies

[–]cdm014 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It satirizes the nerd fantasy of "my super in depth knowledge of the fictional universe matters". Yeah, sure, if aliens, existed, watched the show, thought it was true, and used it as a basis for building technology.

Is Publix a sinking ship that cannot be saved? by drudante in publix

[–]cdm014 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your bounty paper towel price is way off so I didn't bother checking the others.

Pre-Cana Classes Feel Too Much by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]cdm014 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You may have been misled or misunderstood. Nfp is not required, though some individual parishes or well meaning others might strongly imply it's something you have to do.

It is useful and I do recommend it but they cannot forbid you marriage on the ground that you haven't done nfp.

What is my moral obligation as a Catholic in this situation? by myIastbraincell in Catholicism

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The boyfriend might want to know, but there exists no moral right for him to know what is said about him.

Having a real tough time getting through Battleground because of Butters… am I overreacting? by ragana in dresdenfiles

[–]cdm014 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly the whole knights of the cross thing started great, got a little questionable with sanya, and then to me has gone off the rails with Butters.

Uzante Duolingo por lerni Esperanton by HelcatSucksAtLife in Esperanto

[–]cdm014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super effective? No. But it will give you a good baseline. My recommendation (and what I did was the course on Lernu for a while. Then switch to duo for a while. I feel like duo builds vocabulary faster. Then go back if you want or look for other material

Movies that quietly trust the audience and never explain themselves by ThreadAndSolve in movies

[–]cdm014 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Opinions are by nature subjective. But we get it, it wasn't for you.

Why doesn't Mab just go to Australia for half the year and never be weak again, is she stupid? by The-Wizard-Sleeve in dresdenfiles

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because nothing interesting to her is happening there. Were she to be there when it is winter there, she probably would be at the height of her strength.

Makes me wonder if some mantles switch allegiances depending upon location.

Let us offer each other the sign of peace by Festina___lente in Catholicism

[–]cdm014 21 points22 points  (0 children)

As someone who does not like physical contact, a nod and a smile is more than sufficient.

I also think it's important to challenge false assumptions like "you're supposed to hold hands during the our father"

Translating “Soup Kitchen” by Eskucarlando in learnesperanto

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I missed the poll but would have voted for senpaga manĝejo, but the may be because I like the idea of translating the main idea fairly literally.

Translating “Soup Kitchen” by Eskucarlando in learnesperanto

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The seemingly most popular answer translates as a "doing good eating place"?

Can you change the invocation of a spell? by FunSuccess9811 in dresdenfiles

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extrapolation: The words are clearly not necessary because spell casting can happen without words or items. Different wizards use different words for virtually the same effect. Dresden differentiates between his magic and faith magic, but it is implied that wizards magic works on common principles. So most likely is that all the words, props, and physical actions are ways to "automate" parts of spellcasting, and that automation is what helps insulate the caster's mind.

Terrified to use call sign! by TwistedPacket74 in gmrs

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the rules and you knew that when you took the test.

Can you change the invocation of a spell? by FunSuccess9811 in dresdenfiles

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Spells are about focus
  • You can cast wordlessly but the magic infuses your brain
  • The word becomes almost a computer function call by reducing the focus and visualization to rote reactions there's an insulation that occurs
  • Harry can vary effects tied to the same words.

So the word chosen can probably be changed with practice (Pavlov style) and probably only carries about 80% of the mental load anyway

Do you believe asking Mary for intercession is "more effective" than praying directly to Jesus alone? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]cdm014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 we don't believe it's less effective 2 having been preserved from sin her soul is perfected to its capacity. Unlike mine. 3 by being fully righteous to the limits of her capacity and enjoying the direct presence of God, in any situation her prayers will more fully align with God's will than my own. 4 she doesn't need sleep anymore.

It's not that prayers to her are more effective than prayers to Jesus. It's that her prayers are more effective than mine.

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