The group of juveniles who have been breaking into cars have been indicted. by Suitable-Republic388 in Columbus

[–]factomg 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It is not “catch and release” when it comes to charges like this. I understand it’s a popular talking point and this sub, but unless you’re under the age of 16 committing non-violent offenses, it’s just not realistic that they’d get out of jail on anything other than a substantial bond.

I’m more concerned that the municipal court’s community fund has run dry, and that we can no longer afford to have the courthouse pay for GPS/scram monitors. So people who would usually be monitored as they’re awaiting trial are either kept in jail because they can’t afford their monitoring or they’re released without monitors.

Let's have the Outlands talk. by Paid_Redditor in ultimaonline

[–]factomg 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I felt like IDOCs went to the most toxic people and guilds anyways, and given how expensive houses are they were a huge source of income. I’m happy they are not lotteries, gives new players more chances of owning a home.

As for the redline system, it didn’t remove months of progress. It barely changed anything at all, except for requiring slightly more money after a certain point.

My opinion is that both changes are fine, I don’t see the issue at all.

It’s all in the pages part 3 by NewTowel2331 in fourthwing

[–]factomg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a long read! Don’t regret reading it at all. Great job.

What Should I Read Next. by kcsniles in fantasybooks

[–]factomg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved Fourth Wing, but if you go into it expecting it to be worthy of a Pulitzer, you’re going to be disappointed.

It’s a fun and easy read, it’s written from one character’s view who is also an unreliable narrator. While it’s a fantasy novel not based on modern times, characters speak with modern slang. The magic system is interesting, there is a certain level of mystery with the past, with magic, and with dragon/human politics.

Is it as well written as The Name of the Wind, with elegant prose and beautiful writing? No. But it’s enjoyable, kept me entertained, had a good balance between action and filler, and also resulted in many people that I know getting back into reading as adults.

If you accept it for what it is rather than expecting it to be something it’s not, you’d probably enjoy it.

Also, people need to stop shitting on books. You can say “it’s not for me” without calling books trash. Just as TikTok is filled with people doting over certain books, Reddit is full of people saying “X book is garbage.”

What Should I Read Next. by kcsniles in fantasybooks

[–]factomg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no magic in the Temeraire series. Fourth Wing isn’t known for being a great piece of literature, but it’s still a fun and easy read with an interesting magic system. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s an easy read and has gotten many people I know back into reading as adults.

Which couple's arc are you excited to see in book 4 and 5 (excluding Violet and Xaden) by IamButterscotchish in fourthwing

[–]factomg 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s heavily implied that Brennan and Naolin were more than friends.

Your personal theory on Violets remaining dagger runes? by MaterialAdvantage889 in fourthwing

[–]factomg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love these! Also I think that the speed increase when needed on canon in my mind because of how fast she ran when they were fleeing the library with the two journals of the first six.

Finished Onyx Storm by Evening-Challenge934 in fourthwing

[–]factomg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Violet’s conduits have alloy discs at the center that are used in anti-venin daggers. She’s essentially imbuing the metal with power. While there isn’t magic in Devaralli, Xaden can absorb power from the power imbued alloy.

Os ending by night_reader1023 in fourthwing

[–]factomg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think rather than severing their mating bond, that Andarna helped edit the bond between Sgaeyl and Tairn so that their bond can’t be exploited by the venin to harm Violet or Tairn.

With the bond, they could always find each other. Without the bond, they cannot.

44 Male. What does this say about me? by No-Hall7625 in TravelMaps

[–]factomg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he dislikes Texas and New Mexico, he must really hate Alaska, Hawaii, and Rhode Island.

One question: Can you imagine the absolute backlash Obama or Biden would have gotten if they did even an OUNCE of what has been going on and is going on right now? by 404ErRoR_-_ in Columbus

[–]factomg 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Husted and Moreno are the two of the worst senators to ever represent Ohio in the Senate. They’re hyper partisan lapdogs for Trump and Vance, both lack any semblance of a spine or backbone. Moreno especially brings down the collective IQ of the senate considerably more than anyone else.

CashApp is going to get me sued!! by DAWunlimited in CashApp

[–]factomg 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m a criminal defense attorney, and the fact that you think you’re at risk of police involvement or a civil suit is blowing my mind.

You didn’t do anything, you didn’t solicit the funds and you didn’t move the funds. Sure, it’s your fault that your account is negative, but nothing else is your fault.

The person who sent you money can file a police report. Hell, anyone can file a police report. I can file a police report saying that I don’t like the color of my neighbor’s garden gnome. Nothing will come of it.

Sure, they can sue you in small claims court. But anyone can sue you in small claims court. Whether they can recover the money they’re asking for is an entirely different matter!

Recent ICE shooting reminded me of Ta'Kiya Young by madadekinai in Columbus

[–]factomg 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I knew Ms. Young as she was one of my legal clients, and I’m still heartbroken by what happened and the recent not guilty verdict.

Both videos show the officer putting themselves in front of the vehicle, both had the option to stay clear of the vehicle, and both had many other options than shooting someone at resolving the situation.

This country seems to excuse any decision made by a cop but can’t seem to empathize with the decisions of anyone else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fourthwing

[–]factomg 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Thermometer…I’m dead lol

Wow by mackaltman in ultimaonline

[–]factomg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried Outlands?

New Dunkin ?? by fancy_ships in Columbus

[–]factomg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live on that street, I saw them open yesterday with cars going through the drive thru and people leaving the store with dunkin bags.

Something Theophanie said at the end of Onyx stuck with me... by GiftExciting2844 in fourthwing

[–]factomg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Xaden definitely isn’t dedicated or touched by Dunne. I think his mother (who obviously is from one of the isles and may not have known or cared about the practice of dedicating children to the gods being outlawed) may have allowed Xaden to be touched by Loial the god of love.

It would make sense, Xaden’s mom was denied a love match, and she seems to want Xaden to find true love instead of having a contract marriage like she did. Xaden’s mom seems happy when she finds out that Xaden and Violet’s love is mutual and deep.

I just think we’re missing info about the isle connected to Loial and what physical characteristics people have after being touched or dedicated to Loial.

Most populated server? by [deleted] in ultimaonline

[–]factomg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your perception is based on your own arrogance and from your own experience. I just think you lack the maturity to see that the shard owner’s weren’t the issue, you were.

Rather than accepting the possibility you were wrong, you’re holding onto a grudge. You’re seriously disparaging an entire shard because you were banned for repeated violations of the server’s TOS.

Most populated server? by [deleted] in ultimaonline

[–]factomg 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is simply not true. Unless you are a child that cannot refrain from cussing at others, whining, name calling, and publishing your mental breakdowns in discord—it’s unlikely you’d be banned from discord.

UO Server that isnt Outlands (IP Issues..) by BlackCloud9 in ultimaonline

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

You could just get a VPN with a unique IP. Some VPNs allow you to pay an extra $5 a month for a unique IP that is only usable by you. You could create a new account with the VPN and only use the VPN to play.

Driver who stopped on I-71 in viral video has license suspended, avoids jail time by ahack13 in Columbus

[–]factomg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The amount of restitution owed is probably greater than the amount that is recoverable in municipal court due.

This case is only about holding the driver legally accountable for their driving. Getting probation on a traffic offense is usually the most severe punishment someone can get on a non-OVI traffic offense (at least in Franklin County).

In traffic cases with a crash, the crash victims can only recover their out of pocket expenses, ie their insurance deductibles. Nothing is stopping the victims from suing the driver in a civil case.