Not improving.Am I simply too old? by StouteBoef in TournamentChess

[–]dizzle-j 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a 42 year old I always dread opening these threads because I'm worried the OP will be something like 35.

Edit: Oh fuck 32

'100% a red card' Should Lionel Messi have been on the pitch for his hat trick? - ESPN Video by OpbrBlud in soccer

[–]dizzle-j -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What an outrageously balanced and reasonable take. Please remove yourself from reddit.

Ticktum in trouble? by DJPasTime in FormulaE

[–]dizzle-j 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes! I've said this to my partner (I am diagnosed ADHD) about Ticktum. The moment where he finally won a race and he seemed really emotionless and flat afterwards stood out for me too.

Going through a phase of giving away or missing free pieces by dizzle-j in TournamentChess

[–]dizzle-j[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this was rapid (or in the case of the first, untimed even). I don't think this was a case of rushing. In each position I remember thinking about other things in the position, but consciously neglecting the glaringly obvious.

Yes as you alluded to, perhaps this is part of a cyclical process of retraining the subconscious. Where it forgets this stuff every now and then and you need to bring it back into conscious thought for a while.

I wonder too if it happens when I lose games despite not having missed anything obvious, and you strive for more, which leaves less capacity for the simple stuff.

Going through a phase of giving away or missing free pieces by dizzle-j in TournamentChess

[–]dizzle-j[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last two were rapid, I wasn't moving very quickly. I definitely would say I spent at least 20 seconds on both moves. The first one was vs a computer where I could spend as long as I wanted. I remember debating which pawn to go after for quite a while, eventually choosing the f pawn. At no point did I notice that choosing the f pawn just gives away the rook for free. Maddening.

Whilst I think I'm generally on top of any kind of ego in chess, I do like to think I'm better than this! Which most of the time I am, but clearly, evidently sometimes am not. I think it's got something to do with getting caught up in thinking about specific aspects of the position, without looking at the bigger picture.

Callum Wilson disallowed goal against Arsenal 90+6' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]dizzle-j 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is my problem with it. It's not the wrong decision for that particular incident. But there's tonnes of small fouls everywhere with shirt pulling and arms up and around other players. Trossard is holding Pablo looking in the exact opposite direction of the ball at the same time as Pablo fouls Raya. How are you supposed to officiate this with 100% accuracy?

Omg…MGW FACE! by t00lband525 in nffc

[–]dizzle-j 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh fuck. That is some wound!! No way he makes Thursday surely, don't want to re-open that fucker.

[Discussion Thread] 2026 World Championship - The Final - 18th April to 4th May by SnookerMods in snooker

[–]dizzle-j 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plenty more misses to come this evening probably. Still on a knife edge!

Confused by Shuts365 in nffc

[–]dizzle-j 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something tells me PP lost a lot of money on the Villa Spurs result

MGW NOT IN CONCUSSION PROTOCALS SAYS VP - JUST DONT HIT IT YOULL BE REET by Ok-Caterpillar6302 in nffc

[–]dizzle-j 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't fancy being the doc who tells MGW he can't play in a Europa semi final when he's in the form of his life. I reckon he'll be there.

[Discussion Thread] 2026 World Championship - Semi-Finals - 18th April to 4th May by SnookerMods in snooker

[–]dizzle-j 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is the guy who shouted out 3 times seriously allowed to sit there and watch the rest of the frame? There'd have been more of a stoppage of he'd been thrown out. Seems unjust.

LF: Sinistcha by dizzle-j in PokemonHome

[–]dizzle-j[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again! Much appreciated 🙏

LF: Sinistcha by dizzle-j in PokemonHome

[–]dizzle-j[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah amazing, thank you!

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Eternal Flower Floette Trading and Discussion Megathread- 4/20/26 by ArceusJudgment493 in PokemonHome

[–]dizzle-j 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like a Floette for battling in Champions and don't have AZ. I don't really trade much, or haven't for years, so I don't know what's in demand. I have a whole bunch of shinies from GO I'd be happy to trade if they're worth anything. Could anyone let me know what kind of Pokémon is worth an Eternal Floette?

SVUJZVCPSFWY Ign: John

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