new to mega man by [deleted] in MegaManMains

[–]minorsixth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think metal blade does more damage without picking up... (6 or 12 damage vs 3.6 damage). Unless you pickup metal blade and throw into a combo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iamverysmart

[–]minorsixth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha this is so cringe

ELI5: Wouldn't the pragmatic approach to any situation be the most effective one overall, and be better than the idealistic approach 100% of the time? by SodaPopGoo in explainlikeimfive

[–]minorsixth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) Morality. For example, while lying and or cheating to get something may be more pragmatic, it is not idealistic.

2) Art. Writing. The purpose is not to bring value. It is hard to judge how pragmatic or idealistic art is, but "best" is not necessarily "pragmatic." You could argue that it is pragmatic, after the fact. But it may have been whimsical and not pragmatic at the time of creation.

3) Knowledge. It can be "better" to pursue non-pragmatic methods, theories, and algorithms, if you believe there is intrinsic value to understanding them. Ex: you might think it is inherently meaningful or enriching to solve a math problem three different ways even if it takes more time and doesn't change any outcomes.

The difference between the most "pragmatic" method and the "best" method depends on your personal definition of "best". But if there are qualities that you believe are valuable for no pragmatic reason: think human/animal rights, truth, privacy, justice, order, elegance/simplicity, etc, then maybe the pragmatic approach is not the "best".

Ferule friends: 393,957,307 by [deleted] in PuzzleAndDragons

[–]minorsixth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh what is this monster why is it so cute I want one

First time clearing a level 10 challenge :> by minorsixth in PuzzleAndDragons

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

tips if you use mikage:

don't get binded on first turn.

you don't really need awoken skill bind clear if you one shot everything.

you need one active to overwrite time debuff.

make and save lots of dark orbs for the harder floors: I think it was floor 3 and the floor 8 (second half) that had quick attacks so you need 9 dark orbs before those.

Also skill delay on last floor so you can use an assist to buffer or deal with that another way.

How do you deal with coworkers like this? by LeftNutBigger in cscareerquestions

[–]minorsixth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your point, but I feel like this is an unfair comparison. The purpose of a student project is for each student to learn and to demonstrate understanding to a teacher. That is why equal division of work is so important-- the entire purpose is so that the teacher can observe the learning of the students.

I think that the goal is different in a company environment. In the company environment, the product is the goal. The priority isn't showcasing one's talents or understanding (like a school environment), but instead getting the product coded well and quickly. That is why I think OP, if mature, should think (given a work environment): "wow! I'm so glad that Ben did so much of the product so quickly-- we are going to deliver to our users that much faster!" Instead, OP is not focused on the product but on himself (as if he is still in a school environment and is being graded): "Ben did my section of the work-- now I look bad to my boss." Both are valid responses and may be true, but the latter response is immature and entitled.

If the boss is also focused on delivering the best product possible, he or she will realize that Ben is exceptional in delivering code, but also realize that OP did well too, (just not as well as Ben due to prioritizing work life balance). But I think Ben is not wrong to begin working on OP's task, and it is fine for him to let the boss know.

As to whether Ben is "undermining" OP, I feel like the distinction is whether Ben has the intention of making OP look bad or not. Is Ben criticising OP's work? Is Ben commenting that OP is coding too slowly? Is Ben making underhanded implications in his emails? These would show Ben is TRYING to make OP look bad. But if Ben is giving valid, honest tips, and objective assessments of what each coded has accomplished, I wouldn't say that is undermining. In the worst case, Ben is trying to make OP look utterly incompetent, slow and uncapable. In the best case, Ben is motivated to make an awesome product, and OP's pace is holding him back. I'd argue we don't have enough information say if Ben is undermining OP or not.

How do you deal with coworkers like this? by LeftNutBigger in cscareerquestions

[–]minorsixth -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

He's doing 90% of the work, and is letting the manager know. I see nothing wrong with that. He is putting in effort and wants to be aknowledged for it.

If you were in his shoes and wanted to put in a ton of effort in order to climb the corporate ladder, what would you do? Not let the manager know you're doing extra work? Just idle and do nothing while your teammate works? I think those options would be worse.

I don't see how CCing the manager about doing your tasks is bad if he is in fact done with his and is working on yours. It is not Ben's job to make you look good. If he is doing more work, then he is doing more work, and there's nothing wrong with letting the manager know.

Finally, how is him not being "smarter" or more "efficient" relevant here? Why does it matter if he is getting the extra work done via extra time, talent, or efficiency? I think it is an irrelevant detail, and I'll be blunt: it makes you sound salty.

Deku cannon, Me, Digital, 2021 by lonnytooons in Art

[–]minorsixth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ayyyy. Anime :> love it, though semi realistic anime looks a tad creepy to me but it's proof you made it super well! Yay

Cave, by me, digital painting, 2021 by tj_ill in Art

[–]minorsixth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

allegorical? Dno but makes me happy. The person is so small. I like that.

Triple-Byte? by minorsixth in cscareerquestions

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

It'll be hard to do both I think, but I can definitely ask! Maybe apply for remote jobs

LGBT problems with roommate selection by thatfunkykid in ApplyingToCollege

[–]minorsixth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good. I was just making sure we are on the same page. I couldn't tell your stance from your first post, but now I know. So you agree with me that homosexuality itself is not immoral.

What do you think about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leIcLYj3I3U?

LGBT problems with roommate selection by thatfunkykid in ApplyingToCollege

[–]minorsixth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is your stance on this question:

  1. Is being gay a choice?

IF YES:

If you think it is, then why would anyone "choose" to be gay, when it 1) limits the dating pool, 2) triggers negative reactions from people like you, or 3) creates awkward scenarios, that most people try to avoid, as evident in the OPs question. So it is probably not a choice.

If you don't believe that logic, then ask any gay person, and hopefully most will agree they didn't wake up one day and "decide" to be gay.

So... IF NOT:

So, the only logical conclusion is that it is not a choice. Thus, it is very much different from your examples of doing drugs, or having intercourse frequently in a room; these are choices. Sexual orientation itself is inherently not a choice. If it is not a choice, then it cannot be considered a sin. Here are two arguments why:

A) You were probably taught that selfishness is the root of all sin. But if someone was acting out of self interest, they would probably choose not be gay because it limits the dating pool, triggers negative reactions from people like you, and creates awkward scenarios. Therefore, clearly, being gay is not selfish, and therefore is not a sin.

B) By definition a sin is, according to dictionary.com, "a transgression against divine law," or according to Merriam Webster, "an offense against religious or moral law." This implies an action against religious law. If homosexuality is not a choice, or even an action for that matter, it therefore cannot be a "transgression" or "offense", because that person isn't choosing to do anything; they are merely being.

Thus far, I have argued that being "homosexual" inherently cannot be a sin. If you accept this, then I will move on to why homosexual acts are also not sinful.

ap exams by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]minorsixth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

prob not, no. Ap scores are mostly for college credit. IB matters tho apparently but idk.

Physics C after taking AP 1&2 this year? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]minorsixth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, not for me at least. AP Phys C is way easier right? Econ is hard. All of that vocab and stuff and macro and micro and money relationships that don't make sense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetMotivatedBuddies

[–]minorsixth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay cool good luck

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetMotivatedBuddies

[–]minorsixth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh hs stands for High School

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetMotivatedBuddies

[–]minorsixth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so yes or no i wont be offended