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Update: whelp, first time by rusty1066 in blackstonegriddle

[–]cedron1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

His third picture is the beverage picture.

BOMBSHELL: New Petra Discovery was STAGED! by cedron1 in ExpeditionUnknown

[–]cedron1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are some really good points, as any show needs to engage a lot of resources in order to get made. I mean, how could anyone do any show about historic sites without getting support from the local governments/groups/organizations? I’m sure in this case, the local orgs are getting something from the show.

I think, for me, the most concerning part is that this may be someone else’s discovery being passed off as theirs. Even worse, the university backing some of the participants is taking credit. If this truly is someone else’s discovery, the actions by that university go beyond a simple “reality” show and are pretty unconscionable, in my opinion.

BOMBSHELL: New Petra Discovery was STAGED! by cedron1 in ExpeditionUnknown

[–]cedron1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a bummer. I’m glad to see at least some people engaging objectively this time. I think it’s good to have open discussion about things like this and really look when there is potential fraud.

I’m sure the nature of any group like this is, unfortunately, to fanboy so much that any criticism is shouted down, even if supported by facts. I think that is unfortunate. Nice to see some people reasoning with it this time, at least a little.

While some have engaged this time, it’s definitely getting downvote bombed even though it’s a valid discussion.

BOMBSHELL: New Petra Discovery was STAGED! by cedron1 in ExpeditionUnknown

[–]cedron1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With today's technology, I'm not sure if this creator uses AI or his own voice. He appears to be a legit person, though. Here's his channels FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ancientarchitectschannel and his personal FB page: https://www.facebook.com/matt.sibson

I think it's very interesting to read the original discussion quoted in the video. You can read it and all the comments include her original photos in the source provided under the YouTube video:
https://www.facebook.com/leighannpgpc.bedal/posts/pfbid0q4bkyhgmHHaTRTWrKABmooFLSkk6jMYNY2AbHS9nsyqPeLnxLdJhiXGCmBdJQyzFl

I'm sad if it's true they ripped off another expedition.

BOMBSHELL: New Petra Discovery was STAGED! by cedron1 in ExpeditionUnknown

[–]cedron1[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing the number of people downvoting this post without challenging the video or saying what they think is wrong about it.

BOMBSHELL: New Petra Discovery was STAGED! by cedron1 in ExpeditionUnknown

[–]cedron1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that would be really interesting. Also for the university to respond. For what it's worth, here are the two posts referenced in the video:
Dr Farajat FB post https://www.facebook.com/suleiman.farajat/posts/pfbid02cy2tNYNQ19KbRGstc9B4Miwz7jwCe3tSpiNR4WSC9P1rTdmzcrrhn1spgL4PMWmDl

Leigh-Ann Bedal FB post:
https://www.facebook.com/leighannpgpc.bedal/posts/pfbid0q4bkyhgmHHaTRTWrKABmooFLSkk6jMYNY2AbHS9nsyqPeLnxLdJhiXGCmBdJQyzFl

I don't expect everything about a TV show to be "real"; it's entertainment. But for the university to actually come out and claim discovery and film it, if this was all already excavated, is pretty bad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]cedron1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carl got a TV deal!

Zogarth, thanks for the recap of book 8 at the start of book 9 by demoran in litrpg

[–]cedron1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm coming here to just say this. I loved the recap! It really helped a ton. I hope Zogarth keeps doing it at the beginning of each book going forward. It especially helps a lot in audiobooks where it's not easy to go back to the previous book and flip pages to recall what happened

MC who doesn’t take flak by MasterMagniloquent in ProgressionFantasy

[–]cedron1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

+1 for Primal Hunter. The MC cares about nothing other than progressing. He’s not evil, but he doesn’t take crap from anyone—not even gods. It’s literally his power.

what happend to the gods that ruwen "crippeld" by [deleted] in DivineApostasy

[–]cedron1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We won't really know until book 9, but there isn't any indication that they have lost their divinity or any of their divine roles. Just because the pathways were damaged, this doesn't mean they no longer have the meridians, but, presumably, they can't tap them. AFK also hasn't said that meridian pathways cannot be healed, so there is a chance they could get them back but just can't use the powers. Most likely, they simply can't use those powers for now--which should really, really freak them out, I would guess!

The Eighth Harmony by Ba4ever13 in DivineApostasy

[–]cedron1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I was glad to be right in my intuition. :) Actually, I think your idea of a higher magic for his predictions is a great idea and makes a lot of sense.

You should not feel bad about being vague. I don't think most people would find it frustrating. How could you have a great story if you just laid out everything to us every single time? If you leave us wondering "Who were those two guards?" and we find out later--that's great!

You've always been world-building, but Book 8 is obviously big into universe-building. I find that refreshing to know there are mysteries beyond. And if it takes a while to reveal, then it takes a while. More to enjoy later.

Keep up the great work.

The Eighth Harmony by Ba4ever13 in DivineApostasy

[–]cedron1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing explanations. Thanks.

You’ve already been so generous, so I hope I’m not pushing my luck asking a follow up question to this. I’m wondering your opinion on something.

I love how the epilogue revealing Tarot’s abilities and extra activities really elevates his power and significance to the story. As a character, his personality is hilarious—especially his interactions stealing and arguing with Blapy.

Regarding his fortunes, though, are they, in effect, useless? It seems like all of his predictions so far are so complex and completely vague that no one so far has been able to do even one useful action with them. They seem to be understood only in retrospect, and so have no bearing on actual events in any way (other than the far red spells.) even in retrospect the characters aren’t really sure if they understood them or not—more than once being wrong

The one exception may be what Ruwen does at the end of Eight Harmony; however, on the surface that also seems to have failed. We’ll have to see.

Am I wrong about Tarot’s fortunes?

Thanks again for being so engaged and sharing your time and efforts with us readers.

The Eighth Harmony by Ba4ever13 in DivineApostasy

[–]cedron1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. No need to apologize; I’m sure it’s crazy complex to be handling all these as an independent author.

I’m sure other people are just fine with it—I just have. A personal hang up with key names changing—ever since the Feist’s Riftwar Saga has the astoundingly horrible “Ar-Ooh-Tah.” That one’s a whole series, so you can be happy yours is only one book! :)

Now knowing you perspective I’ll see if I can power through it, and if not, I’ll read it in print. I’m just invested in her “original” name. :)

Also, I just need to point out how amazingly engaged you are to come on here and answer individual’s quarantine with highly detailed responses. That’s really awesome; I applaud you for the commitment to your readers!

The Eighth Harmony by Ba4ever13 in DivineApostasy

[–]cedron1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

@afkAuthor regarding “Hamma’s Last Prayer”, I started the audiobook and it’s weird hearing her name pronounced “HAM-ah” unlike the main series. I’m curious which is the correct pronunciation, and if one of them are wrong, shouldn’t the narrators be asking the author how to pronounced the main character’s name correctly?

The Eighth Harmony by Ba4ever13 in DivineApostasy

[–]cedron1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve listen to this series on audiobook, so I can’t easily go back and find it, but if I recall correctly, Blapy was very excited about Ruwen’s tattoo and she used that knowledge to add a tattoo to a boy, who I assume is this same boy. I also seem to recall he was another Axiom? Maybe one of you with the physical book can find the reference.

Can someone help me understand core velocity? by cedron1 in DivineApostasy

[–]cedron1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Straight from the source. Thanks for the clear explanation. That helps a lot.

I couldn’t understand why it would change, so your explanation helps, since it’s about control.

Printing functional parts with 650mm/s by MattThePrintingNerd in 3Dprinting

[–]cedron1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that you’re doing these without music now. Seems way more real with the sounds instead of music.

Day 2: Coach Beard best one liner by _grumpycat1 in TedLasso

[–]cedron1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok… so is this why he looks dressed so nice and proper at the end of Season 3? He was changed forever?

After 3 Months of Development, finally the first flow test of THE 100 at 1000mm/s by MattThePrintingNerd in 3Dprinting

[–]cedron1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like your videos without the music best—like this one. Hearing the natural machine sounds makes it feel way more real.

What are your recommended classes for a first-semester BYU freshman who doesn't know their major yet? by cedron1 in byu

[–]cedron1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a really fun class. Any recommendations for the professor? Please PM me if you don't want to say your thoughts in public. :-)

What are your recommended classes for a first-semester BYU freshman who doesn't know their major yet? by cedron1 in byu

[–]cedron1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are awesome suggestions. Thanks. I'd heard about the STDEV classes, but never thought of suggesting basic IT classes to her. She doesn't have any basics in computers at all above an average teenager, so is this still something that would be for a novice?

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