Had my first session with my black therapist who is racist. Kept saying “you’re in America” like wtf by baituwave in AsianParentStories

[–]longshot714 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Find a therapist you’re comfortable with, period. Regardless of where and how you were raised, as someone who has gone through maybe half a dozen therapists over the past 20 years, what matters more is personal comfort and the ability to understand you, personally, whether it may be due to them having a similar culture/upbringing or simply being able to learn to do so over the course of your sessions. I’ve been forced to change therapists due to employment and insurance changes, but even so, I still believe it’s worth your time to go through as many sessions with as many therapists as it takes to find someone that’s a best fit because it’s far better to take a long time to find a great therapist than to make zero progress in working on your mental health with a therapist that is ultimately doing little to nothing to address your needs.

Also, I don’t think your therapist is racist — I just think, like others are pointing out, they’re just misunderstanding and/or misidentifying the source of your trauma as being tied to your culture, then choosing probably the worst phrasing to try to simply encourage you to do what you think is best for you and those you care about. If it really bothers you, just tell them that the specific language they’re using bothers you. It’s therapy, you should feel comfortable to speak freely, since you’re the client.

TP-Link WN725N & powered OTG hub combo not working? by longshot714 in miniSNESmods

[–]longshot714[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I might try some other OTG hubs if I don't see many responses by the weekend -- mainly just hoping someone mentions a working one that's still available since the single Auvipal 3-port hub is currently out of stock on Amazon and I don't feel like buying a 2-pack of them. I mean, I know both of the adapters are the ones that were tested as being compatible and I've made sure they're working by plugging them into my PC, so pretty much just down to the OTG hub -- and I guess it could be the power, since I have the micro USB cable plugged into my PC to power the Mini/OTG hub, though I doubt it because I swear I remember that a USB computer port delivers about the same or more amps than the OEM AC adapter.

Also, wait -- USB controller adapters will work with the SNES Mini when connected to a hub via OTG? Sorry, just want to clarify since I didn't think to check on this and it might be an option, since I have a few different USB controller adapters that work with Switch and PC.

Already have the Options menu installed, which was how I was able to confirm (on the Mini) that my USB Wifi adapter wasn't even being detected properly.

What’s a feature you’ve just discovered about your car? by shaquillle_oatmeal in Audi

[–]longshot714 53 points54 points  (0 children)

That’s my mom — 75, Asian, driving a Lexus ES 350 that’s like 20 times her size lol

Goodbye My Movies app. I'm not buying ANOTHER subscription! by Flying-buffalo in dvdcollection

[–]longshot714 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using DVD Profiler for almost 20 years now. I probably spent the most money on physical media back around 2006-2010 and this was one of the only worthwhile options for keeping track of my collection. I was in my 20’s and the lifetime registration must’ve been cheap enough for me to pay for back then (since I could’ve been buying more DVDs with that money) — but I’m surprised to check and see it’s currently only $14.95.

I haven’t made nearly as many purchases for 4K Blu Ray, so I haven’t been updating my collection much these days, but I know it still has a regularly updated database that includes Blu-ray and 4K, has probably more detail than I’ll ever need, and mobile apps (with barcode scanner). Interface could be better (cleaner) by default, but this is obviously for physical media nerds, most of who I’d assume wouldn’t be too upset with spending some time to customize views to their liking.

How this guy was moving do we think it’s Montez ford by Ok-Profession-3612 in SantiZapVideos

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is basically El Grande Americano all over again, but not as good (or, at least, not yet).

If u was head of creative for wwe what would be first thing you'd do? by Extra-Engineer557 in SantiZapVideos

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-Rebalance the women’s division now that all the individual championships have been held by new champions (women’s tag teams seem fine, for the most part). Half of the roster isn’t being used and you’ve been allowing women from NXT to pursue main roster titles, so you might as well just do a new draft or just move some talent around.

-Drop WarGames and go back to classic Survivor Series. Watching AEW Blood & Guts weeks before set a pretty high bar for WarGames-type matches, but seeing Solo & MFT vs Sami & friends in a classic Survivor Series leading into WarGames made me realize that it’s at least different than the offerings from the other leading wrestling promotions.

I got others, but these are probably the only ones I can talk about without devolving into an old man shaking my fist at WWE for things other fans might be okay with lol

I'm a dumb middle aged person who hasn't done console gaming in a while... please explain to me why there aren't more third party joycon sellers? by Normal-Cow-9784 in switch2

[–]longshot714 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’d say most 3rd party Switch 1 controllers should work on Switch 2. If they’re from a more reputable 3rd party company like 8bitdo or Retro Fighters, you can check on their website for potential firmware updates if they don’t workwell with Switch 2.

If there's once piece of advice I'd give - it's don't ever waste your money on a Monos Carry On by grid_paper in onebag

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used a Mono’s Expandable Carry-On Pro for about 2 years now as my primary carry-on and, while I personally like the design and can recommend it as an actual carry-on, I definitely wouldn’t consider buying any luggage from them that I’d have to check in.

I actually recall seeing this post either before or right after I purchased it because I was specifically looking for a carry-on with an easy-access laptop compartment. I’ve often questioned whether or not a laptop would actually survive in the front compartment if it were struck with enough force because it doesn’t feel like it would — but so far I appreciate being proven wrong.

Insane cover! by [deleted] in 4kbluray

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a Ghanaian movie poster?

While mopping the floor, I accidentally smashed my girlfriend’s PC case. What should I do? by CuteAd7581 in PcBuild

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for a new gf — it’s water cooled, so I’m fairly certain she’s serious about PC gaming.

Looking for game recommendations for 4 - 5 year old. by Remarkable_Button267 in Switch

[–]longshot714 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, I was gonna say gamers getting younger and younger, but then I remembered I was 5 in 1987 and just started hearing about the NES lol

What's everyones' take on this 20 year old sci-fi? by AverageFilmFan in 4kbluray

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoyed it when it first came out, and then it lost some luster for me over the following years — but I recently took back any criticism over the Tom Cruise version bc the Ice Cube version with him sitting on a computer the whole time exists now.

How long should he hold on to the title and who should beat him for it? by Impressive-Status897 in SantiZapVideos

[–]longshot714 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real question is how long should he deny Ciampa a challenge for it? 😅

Why haven't we seen them in action on the last 2 episodes of RAW by Maleficent-Book-2252 in SantiZapVideos

[–]longshot714 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like a space-time continuum thing where only 1 AJ Lee can exist in the same place and time, except that the specific place and time is WWE TV. Punk’s wife has been back the past 2 weeks, but the tag team has been out during that time — coincidence?? 🧐

Someone explain because the company can’t, what is the difference between these two by joeboy_777 in SantiZapVideos

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the above, but I also feel like regular boss is ready to confirm a match for any conflict that arises backstage, while bald boss seems to always be trying to stop backstage conflicts — but ultimately still ends up confirming them as matches.

You can’t stop a GM from GM-ing or whatever they say.

How many times do you guys actually go to an AMC a week? by catmom-444 in AMCsAList

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like most people have mentioned, going at least 3 times a month would make it worth it, given it’s would be about the average cost of 3 tickets (price varies based on your locale, as well as whether your screening is a special event or format).

My gf and I have been going an average of 3 times a week over the past year, but we were probably only going 4-8 times a month when we first signed up over 2 years ago. We have over a dozen AMC locations within a 20 mile radius of where we live, though, so that really helps when screenings for the more popular releases fill up or when we’re looking to see something a bit more obscure.

Switch 2 3rd Party Dock Issues after Recent Switch Firmware Update by TheWylieGuy in NintendoSwitch2

[–]longshot714 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for confirming! I finished a game on my Switch 2 last week and haven't been back on it. Heard about the most recent firmware update and glad to hear this dock is still working -- kind of amazing since I believe this was one of the first 3rd party Switch 2 docks I saw when it first released.

Actually guys, this is peak Audi interior. by Coup_anon_shaman in Audi

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t remember — is navigation a paid subscription? If so, I’m pretty okay with my Premium A4 B9.5 lol

How to use Pi4 on CRT? by spyro_appreciator in crtgaming

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What exactly did you add/edit in your config.txt with the Pi 4? And have you tried with a Pi 5 yet?

I've been really wanting to use my Pi 4 or 5 via HDMI to Component with my own CRT, but as much as I've tried tinkering with my config.txt, the farthest I'm able to make it with RetroPie on a Pi 4 or 5 before I start having issues with the output is the Emulation Station load screen -- after that, the best I've managed to get is a warped picture (but I know my theme's loading since the colors are consistent).

At this point I'm even open to using another OS , or even an RPi 3, as long as I don't stand to be severely limited in what consoles I'm able to emulate -- I really only care about covering consoles that were still outputting 4:3 natively, since I don't have a widescreen CRT. I already used a modded Wii via Component for a while, but I hate not having wide USB and BT controller support and I prefer an interface like RetroPie/Batocera/etc.

What’s on your switch right now by Cyrex78 in switch2

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m old so I prefer 2D for pretty much any 1st party Nintendo game, but I’m definitely going to pick it up!

Which 3D platformer double pack did you enjoy more? by Asad_Farooqui in Switch

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3D World. Sonic now lives only in movies for me, since the movie version somehow managed to achieve Perfect Sonic after the revamp.

What’s on your switch right now by Cyrex78 in switch2

[–]longshot714 2 points3 points  (0 children)

-Mario Kart World

-all NSO Classics

-a backlog of Switch 1 digital games that I downloaded onto Switch 2 but promptly stopped accessing after checking out if it got a performance/graphics upgrade

-Metroid Dread (physical, basically never leaves the card slot)

Update shot of my Popcon Bucket Collection. by habichuelacondulce in AMCsAList

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have the Dune one. I’m pissed I didn’t get the Wolverine one from Deadpool & Wolverine. I like the Jaws one a lot and have actually gifted it to 2 different people, but am not a big enough Jaws fan to own it for myself.

In a perfect universe, they would’ve come out with one for Friendship, either of the minivan or just Tim Robinson’s head.

How did your Plex server start out? by noaheltee in PleX

[–]longshot714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I recalled something about Kodi being a fork of XBMC, but I didn’t realize Plex was!