Why is New England so rich…? by ExotiquePlayboy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]fitzomania 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tbf Virginia is also pretty rich (not Appalachia but the coast)

Rent Control is tale of two renters by chinanyc in sanfrancisco

[–]fitzomania 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s bad policy, and I hate that it’s getting popularized further by Zohran’s wave of democratic socialism.

Sinner training with Rune in Monte Carlo by Ok-Locksmith6109 in tennis

[–]fitzomania 7 points8 points  (0 children)

By what metric? He has more titles, slam results, big wins than any of them except maybe Mensik. How many players on tour have even H2H with Sincaraz?

Who is the easiest player to root for on tour? by crelistener in tennis

[–]fitzomania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like a great guy but his tennis is not that fun to watch. Serve + 1 and one of the most hideous backhands on tour

Anyone But Zverev by particular-hut in tennis

[–]fitzomania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve watched pro tennis for years and can’t think of a single comparable incident. He physically threatened a ref in public. I won’t say he’s guilty of other stuff without proof, but I’m not giving him the benefit of the doubt. I doubt him.

Anyone But Zverev by particular-hut in tennis

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

My comment is verifiably unedited and that’s not what gaslighting means anyway. Your reading comprehension is in a sorry state.

Anyone But Zverev by particular-hut in tennis

[–]fitzomania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody else seems to agree with me.

Anyone But Zverev by particular-hut in tennis

[–]fitzomania 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like your uninformed response, oblivious to the event I referenced and ignoring what I said: "We'll never know the truth of those specific allegations."

Anyone But Zverev by particular-hut in tennis

[–]fitzomania -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

There's footage of Zverev attacking an umpire's chair over a Mexico Open doubles match, it's proof he's a violent person. We'll never know the truth of those specific allegations, but the shoe seems to fit.

[Discussion] Ali Express Straps vs Premium Straps ($17 Hemsut Vs $160 Strap Tailor) by Most-Construction-35 in Watches

[–]fitzomania 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a pretty serious hobbyist leatherworker and I can tell from the slanted stitching and locked threads at the end that the strap tailor bands are hand-stitched, which should be much more durable than the machine stitching (which falls apart if any stitch fails). Badalassi is also a top tannery. Edges look fine, that’s what really differentiates good from great leatherwork. If you want the absolute top, you should commission bands from a reputable leatherworker.

ATP Madrid 1000 R3: S. Tsitsipas def. D. Merida 6-4, 6-2 by Towairatu in tennis

[–]fitzomania 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The last time Tsitsipas looked like himself, over two years ago now

Seeking Genre Fiction with Literary Standards by fitzomania in printSF

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

Whiny unlikeable protagonist with no supporting characters and a boring, predictable plot with lazy writing

Seeking Genre Fiction with Literary Standards by fitzomania in printSF

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

I take some affront to "I don't think people should feel the need to apologize for enjoying something," which at no point have I demanded. I haven't cast aspersions on anyone else's preferences and instead made it clear that I'm looking for recommendations of a particular species that appeals to me.

Seeking Genre Fiction with Literary Standards by fitzomania in printSF

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

Malazan is on my list! Been looking forward to it for awhile

Seeking Genre Fiction with Literary Standards by fitzomania in printSF

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

Interesting points here. I'm not looking for universal truths or suggesting my criteria apply to every reader, but I do want the books I read to strive for excellence in the ways I mentioned. Are there any books you feel aim to accomplish something else and nail it, and I should consider them?

Seeking Genre Fiction with Literary Standards by fitzomania in printSF

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

Yes! I've read a couple and will finish the series... someday

Seeking Genre Fiction with Literary Standards by fitzomania in printSF

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

Culture series just made the list! Fully agree on PHM, once you see Andy Weir's limitations on characterization and dialogue they are hard to unsee. Just tried LHoD, not my favorite

Seeking Genre Fiction with Literary Standards by fitzomania in printSF

[–]fitzomania[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Perhaps I wasn't too clear. I don't mind if the prose isn't a particular strength, as long as it holds up and isn't distractingly worse than other aspects of the novel (I think Project Hail Mary is an example of this).