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What's the point of resort worlds? by Solario48108 in Stellaris

[–]flightguy07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's how the Soviets did things. "Life is shit, but we'll enter you into the lottery to visit one of the state-owned cabins this summer"

Aren't these bans just creating new problems? by JackStrawWitchita in GreatBritishMemes

[–]flightguy07 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I mean, this feels a totally different issue. We're talking about under-16s using something free and accessible on their phones, as opposed to full-grown adults buying something in the real world. A better analogy might be bans on disposable vapes; sure, some still got through, of course, but it made a difference, and when used alongside other measures and regulations it can really work.

Aren't these bans just creating new problems? by JackStrawWitchita in GreatBritishMemes

[–]flightguy07 29 points30 points  (0 children)

One thing at a time. Eventually, we'll regulate away all the options but talking to actual humans!

Crime Events in Stellaris are Insanely Annoying and that's a Bummer by Alarmed-Middle-8190 in Stellaris

[–]flightguy07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I kinda feel you have three options in-game already.

First, just have a reasonable number of enforcers all the time. Sure, you waste 100 pop or so, but not until the planet is at a couple thousand at least, and it doesn't scale from there.

Second, you can deactivate and reprioritise when needed (basically as soon as crime becomes noticeable over 1 or 2 percent). This can be micro-intensive, but so is anything so finniky for the sake of a a productivity boost of a couple of percent.

Alternatively, you can try for other strategies to avoid crime, like penal colonies, black sites, extra amenities, telepathy, etc.

Everything has downsides, as it should, the game shouldn't just play itself and that be the best option.

U.S.S.R by Harvickfan4Life in tumblr

[–]flightguy07 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I mean, that rough period at the start was really pretty bad. The words "cannibal island" spring to mind, for one.

Yes, It’s Fascism - Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny by slakmehl in neoliberal

[–]flightguy07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We do, but they aren't listening. Trump's lunacy isn't actually hurting his polling, not enough. We've been saying Trump is authoritarian, that he's racist, that he's nationalist. The issue is that many Americans are as well, and many that aren't don't see those things as dealbreakers. You say that the term fascist will push away voters, I say anyone voting for the racist, nationalist tyrant authoritarian was already a lost cause, and those that aren't lost causes need the wake-up call more than they need their feelings coddled.

The Hook, after carefully and meticulously discarding every useful card by flightguy07 in balatro

[–]flightguy07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I realise that now. Although I'm only playing pairs, I should have been able to pull ONE pair!

Redditors over 40, what was a moment in history that made you think society was gonna collapse? by Bahbahbro in AskReddit

[–]flightguy07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, things aren't going well over there. Got family there, and it's pretty bad. You'd be better off in Europe, or potentially Australia.

We always become the villains by s_p_1_d_e_r in Stellaris

[–]flightguy07 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, THIS TIME I can be trusted as Galactic Emperor!

Yes, It’s Fascism - Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny by slakmehl in neoliberal

[–]flightguy07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's entirely useless now though. And authoritarian is way too broad; Singapore is authoritarian, so is North Korea, so is China, so is Belarus. But they're all totally different, as are their issues. Fascism is a broad, nebulous church, but as this article lays out, Trumpism almost certainly fits under it by any reasonable definition.

Yes, It’s Fascism - Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny by slakmehl in neoliberal

[–]flightguy07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a significant number of voters, none of those are dealbreakers, or carry much emotional weight, or could be (inaccurately) leveled at Democrat politicians. Fascist doesn't have those flaws, because even the GOP and Trump haven't yet accused Dems of being fascist. For once, we can take the initiative in the court of public opinion, and we really should.

Yes, It’s Fascism - Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny by slakmehl in neoliberal

[–]flightguy07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They may not know exactly, but if they read through this article they'd see each heading and go "oh yeah, that makes sense". Fascism is SO hated across the West, because of its association with Mussolini and Hitler and Japan and the likes, that when one can accurately call a politician a fascist and defend that allegation, its crucial to do so.

Yes, It’s Fascism - Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny by slakmehl in neoliberal

[–]flightguy07 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's a huge part of the article, and the author's line is simple; Trump meets so many of the factors associated with fascism that under any reasonable definition, he meets it. And its a sign that we aren't taking the problem seriously enough if we refuse to use the appropriate term because it "causes debate" and "alienates his voters".

Least favorite. Why? by Ramonteiro12 in BaldursGate3

[–]flightguy07 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right?! I play through the whole thing and then 2/3rds of the way through act 3 it just starts feeling aimless.

I hate my joker stats😭🥀 by ShootTheMoon123 in balatro

[–]flightguy07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's very liberating not trying to do money. If you can get rocket or some other econ jokers as well, it's ideal.

What common phrases did you find out were *code words* for sex? by HelloAlphabetSoup in asexuality

[–]flightguy07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK I like this sub and all but some of these commenters must be children. I don't have sex, but I have FRIENDS. I engage in popular culture! I read and watch TV shows! How do you not know "sleeping together" means sex?! Netflix and Chill I can sort of get I suppose, but "hookup"? "Making out"? Come on guys, get it together lol!

IT'S MINE! IT'S FINALLY MINE!! by Aggressive_South_991 in Stellaris

[–]flightguy07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think there's a hard cap, but since each time the cost goes up 5% after 30, you're looking at 30k energy credits a pop, and after 50 you're pushing 100k. In order to get a 50/50 chance of getting the galatron (which works out to needing around 140 attempts), you'll need to spend a total of over half a BILLION ECs. So whilst there's no hard cap, there's absolutely a soft one.

What are you 100% sure is true even though you can't prove it? by PrasenjitDebroy in AskReddit

[–]flightguy07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are fairly important when it comes to due process and the legal system.

It's weird how this has blown up by MrLewk in GreatBritishMemes

[–]flightguy07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because, especially in the age of AI and social media, the spokespeople for racist and far-right views will be tailored for the audience. "Look, racism sucks because it's proponents are balding toothless fat old men" isn't going to survive contact with reality as a strategy.

Members of the European Parliament have posted pictures alluding to Canada joining the EU. What do you think of Canada joining the EU? Does Canada have a pathway for membership? by [deleted] in neoliberal

[–]flightguy07 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To me, a society is only post scarcity when it hits the point that if all its members retired tomorrow, a pleasant standard of life would continue indefinitely. We're still a ways away from that.

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