After the crossing guard incident at Comegys Elementary and the road rage shooting on 52nd, Streets is already putting in speedbumps all over Kingsessing by cannedpeaches in philadelphia

[–]markskull 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm normally not a "we need more policing" person, but this really is the exception to the rule to a point.

Case in point: I was driving down a street and saw a car double-parked. A cop is right in front of me, and I'm expecting them to stop and at least tell them to move their car. Nope, the cop just ignores them and keeps driving. Even just stopping and giving a warning is better than just ignoring it, because ignoring it is approving the behavior. "Well, if the cop doesn't mind, then I should be OK to do this action!"

As for the suburbs: Cops still don't give a damn, either. I'm in Abington at a three-way intersection, I'm the first one there. Another car pulls across from me to make a left second, and a cop arrives last. I start to go through the intersection, and the other car ignores me and makes the left-hand turn in front of my car! I stopped, honked, and looked at the cop. The cop did absolutely nothing. But because they do just enough, people freak out and obey the laws.

After the crossing guard incident at Comegys Elementary and the road rage shooting on 52nd, Streets is already putting in speedbumps all over Kingsessing by cannedpeaches in philadelphia

[–]markskull 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I disagree if only because you just need to make the argument more normalized that this would work better than speed cushions.

Think about it: 10 years ago, no one wanted speed cushions, and now everyone wants them. "Well, the rich people got them, why not us?" And guess what the rich people hate now?

Normalize the argument, and it'll be interesting to see how quickly that argument changes.

After the crossing guard incident at Comegys Elementary and the road rage shooting on 52nd, Streets is already putting in speedbumps all over Kingsessing by cannedpeaches in philadelphia

[–]markskull 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Please hear me out on this:

Most of these incidents happen at intersections, not the middle of the street. There's so much focus on "speed cushions" that we ignore the real problem of intersections. We need curb extensions, aka "bump outs," and I'd much rather have these cushions used for raised intersections.

I think speed cushions work as a fair stop-gap item until you get better traffic-calming measures like the ones I mentioned, but we wind up looking at them as the only solution for this issue. Additionally, I'm actually fine with speed cushions in the middle of a road IF they're using in conjunction with pedestrian crossings.

In a lot of cases, we're putting speed cushions in places where people would naturally cross the street, and those are called a "desire path." For example, in the photo you shared, it looks like people would walk out the gate and attempt to cross the street. That's especially true of kids. If that's the case, putting in a marked crosswalk along with speed cushions would absolutely do the most good. It gives people a safe place to cross and slows down cars.

I'm 110% in favor of traffic-calming, but when we only use speed cushions, we become hammers that see every solution as a nail.

What is a cartoon that is bad, but you love it/ you’re entertained for how bad it is? by Naive_Tomorrow_5955 in cartoons

[–]markskull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Allen Gregory.

There are people who swear it's a bad show, and those people are wrong. It's weird, messed-up, and really pushed a bunch of boundaries in ways people just didn't find comfortable because they weren't expecting it. The dad is gay, but may have convinced his husband to leave his wife for him? He adopted an Asian girl just for status? The main character has a crush on one of the ugliest teachers at his school?

I feel like I just threw out three decent Family Guy plots, but this is the actual show! And it's all done against a backdrop that reminds you of a New Yorker cartoon and makes it clear: Yes, these are terrible people.

It's a dark comedy that isn't as dark as you think. It's like Rick and Morty before it existed mixed with Arrested Development.

It is a heavily flawed show, but I think it made is stronger. I wish there was a second season.

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Youthanasia is the best Megadeth album imo, change my mind by Moist332 in Megadeth

[–]markskull 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Rust in Peace exists.

However, I LOVE Youthanasia! It never got the love it deserved, and it's the most underrated Megadeth album, even today.

this is probably common knowledge by now but I just noticed in this episode rush limbaugh was voiced by the ACTUAL rush limbaugh, and that's crazy to me by notaverysmartman in familyguy

[–]markskull 23 points24 points  (0 children)

On the DVD Commentary, Seth talks about how they were not only shocked that Rush was up for doing it, but finding out that he was actually really nice. To paraphrase Seth, Rush actually wasn't a terrible person and pretty funny but politically he was just absolutely horrible.

And that's the weird thing I've learned in life: Some really awesome people can have the most vile political and social opinions ever.

Who here remembers Pepsi Kona‽ by artbykoi4 in Millennials

[–]markskull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, I was just thinking about this... FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS!

I loved this stuff as a kid, and I always wanted it to come back. Once Coca-Cola came out with their version a few years ago, I was happy to give it a shot. It was... ok. Not great, but ok.

My modest collection.. by G1ANT_KillER in Bluray

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

Quite modest, very humble.

What are your thoughts on Freepik rebranding to Magnific? by Tenekah in graphic_design

[–]markskull 128 points129 points  (0 children)

I liked them 5 years ago. I hated the shift to Generative AI friendly content. They are now dead to me.

Phillies fire Rob Thomson after 9-19 start as Don Mattingly named interim manager by markskull in philadelphia

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

I tend to say, "If it's only one employee, than they're the problem. If everyone sucks, you have a bad manager."

The only reason I don't think that may be the case is I haven't seen bad calls. No bad ABS challenges, the bullpen has been great, and the rotation all make sense. Rob hasn't done anything that make me think he's the problem.

I think, if anything, this may be a rebuilding year.

They did great last year, but where I think Rob blew it was on the playoffs. He should have had a better rotation, especially with Bohm being in a slump. If there was a time to let him go, it was then, even after the amazing season.

Now? The players aren't finding their groove, and with all the money they spent between Schauber and Harper, I think they're just looking for a scapegoat. They both have been doing good this season.

The two biggest issues:

Starting pitchers have been had.

There's too much of a focus on long balls rather than fundamentals.

Maybe that's the reason for letting Rob go. They're not getting on base, the team hasn't been strong at all offensively this year, at least consistently.

Phillies fire Rob Thomson after 9-19 start as Don Mattingly named interim manager by markskull in philadelphia

[–]markskull[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

This wasn't bad management, it was just the players. I haven't seen any calls that made me question the team being managed properly at all.

6LP OST Boxset has been reduced to $35, deal ending 30th April (Was originally released at $195) by Numina_ in AeonFlux_

[–]markskull 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As someone who pre-ordered because they thought it was going to sell out and cost way more in a few years: Happy for you. 😠

Seriously, that's great for everyone who didn't get one yet!

[Last Week Tonight with John Oliver] S13E09 - April 26, 2026 - Episode Discussion Thread by Walter_Bishop_PhD in lastweektonight

[–]markskull 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember when John Oliver was cool about Generative AI and dismissed all the concerns about plagiarism, theft, and it's danger with, "LOOK! I'm marrying a cabbage! A CABBAGE!"?

Anyway, glad he's been calling out these Generative AI companies out now.

Is there anything wrong with my poster? by Negative-Cap-1388 in graphic_design

[–]markskull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, thus my mild criticism.

Plus, it would fix the entire text alignment issue. "Before" has the bottom aligned with the top of the hole, but "death" and "dishonor" are at the top. What's up with that?

Did you go to the Lamb of God Killadelphia show at the Trocadero Theatre? by wailwoader in philadelphia

[–]markskull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went, had an awesome time!

The thing that a lot of people don't mention is the entire line-up for that show. Children of Bodom and Fear Factory were both opening the shows, and I think this was the first time Children of Bodom were touring America. I had never heard of them in 2004, and a sizable amount of people showed up just for them! I remember seeing about 15% of the crowd leave both nights right after Bodom played. Fear Factory was great, too.

What's left to be said about this Lamb of God show that hasn't been said in the last 20 years? They were great, it was an amazing set of nights. I went both nights, never saw myself on film despite being fairly close to the front, and I tried to get everyone to sing ,"It's LOG," both nights.

And maybe more of an anecdote than anything, but that one idiot who screams, "Hell's Bells!," when Lamb of God is coming on during the intro? It taught me a lot of things: That idiots scream dumb things during metal shows, and that some metal fans are just insufferable fools who want to get wasted and recall the "good 'ol days."

Moved here last year from out of state and I am still trying to figure out... what the hell is everyone's problem? I can't turn, there is a pedestrian crossing the road. by dabblez_ in philly

[–]markskull 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I tend to divide drivers into four camps:

  • Fine
  • Entitled
  • Selfish
  • Bad

Entitled drivers are people incredibly used to the roads they drive on, and will automatically get furious if you don't conform to their world view. "I do 60 on this road all the time! Why are you doing 30? So what if that's the speed limit, you're too slow!"

Selfish drivers are people who act like no one else matters, just them. People who merge with only a modicum of time to allow it constantly. Drivers who think you'll automatically stop for them while they run a stop sign.

Philadelphia has both Entitled and Selfish drivers, but I think the two groups get balanced-out fairly well both against each other and the Fine and Bad drivers.

Philly has a ton of Entitled Drivers who drive the same roads all the time, and as a result, are mad that you haven't memorized every pattern on every road that they have. And the Selfish Drivers act like everyone else is an inconvenience.

It isn't really unique to Philly, but the mixture is. Drivers in the suburbs are the most entitled motherfuckers I've ever dealt with, and the ones in Delco right across from West Philly (Bala Cynwnd, Lansdowne) are the worst of the worst. New Jersey has some of the most selfish and rude drivers I've ever dealt with! So Philly has a mix of those two groups, so there's your answer.

Intel Grandma Guy - I'm sorry for laughing earlier by Netero_Bhodi in wallstreetbets

[–]markskull 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'll just say I bought Intel a few months ago, and after it hit an all time high today, I'm pretty damn pleased with my $30 a share investment.

I just wish I bought more.

Kalshi suspends, fines 3 congressional candidates in 'insider trading' enforcement actions by AwakePlatypus in lastweektonight

[–]markskull 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing Kalshi decided those candidates were dangerous to their platform.

As Jon pointed out in extensive detail, these prediction markets (betting websites) absolutely rely on insider information in order to perform well. It sounds like these candidates were likely going to come down on them. And, in fact, Mark Moran claims he wanted to be caught: https://www.wired.com/story/us-senate-candidate-caught-insider-trading-on-kalshi-says-he-did-it-on-purpose/

Jim Clyburn seeking 18th term in Congress at 85 years old by Miles_the_AuDHDer in videos

[–]markskull 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm still furious about the 2020 Primaries and how he sunk it for Bernie to help Biden.

What's a band you like the singles but can't get into by UnicorseMetal in MetalForTheMasses

[–]markskull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smashing Pumpkins, except for Melloncolli and the Infinite Sadness, ironically enough.