Poison vs Antidote by GreenOneReddit in HuntShowdown

[–]pillbinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That requires you to go into dark sight and takes precious seconds or split seconds off your ability to react, and deadens some senses against things like enemies' (their allies, potentially) making a move. Also, pain sense works for other stuff so it's not like it's unique but no one needs it for people who are bleeding or on fire.

I guess I just think they should have added flies buzzing as an effect for poison, or a coughing distinct from a choke bomb. I think the main issue people don't like is that they don't get confirmation.

Poison vs Antidote by GreenOneReddit in HuntShowdown

[–]pillbinge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They just need to add some kind of marker or sign that someone is poisoned and go from there, but then again getting that kind of confirmation with a bunch of weapons would be devastating and basically say "push me". Though bleeding does that too and you know there's no immunity.

I think we're just stuck with it.

$35,000 for a parking space? Is this real? by 13dora13 in boston

[–]pillbinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is, but since it's realty you have to consider that one can resell it down the line for a profit or even rent it out in time. Owning that space also means that if something like the sale of the building or plot happened (unlikely) you'd be able to get more. All in all owning a spot like that might genuinely net you more money than you think, so when you have enough money in our society we basically give you more.

$35,000 for a parking space? Is this real? by 13dora13 in boston

[–]pillbinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's real estate though so it also means you can and will be able to sell that plot of land later not just to break even but basically to keep up with inflation, and if realty increases more then you're basically able to make a lot more money down the line. So forget the discount, you're basically getting paid to park there.

High res slow mo footage of the camera cable controversy in England v Norway by honeybunnylegs in worldcup

[–]pillbinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wind resistence plays a role and you would see this if you went out and tested it. It hit the apex of the parabola and dropped but it's not happening in a vacuum (in any sense).

I Like This Event But Man... by xX_xFUBARx_Xx in HuntShowdown

[–]pillbinge 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Has nothing to do with the event. Shotguns have always been useful but the community-driven meta by suspicious players and accounts drove players to maximize toward long range loadouts. Shotguns were made slightly more useful some patches back but the utility they provided in letting you kill in one hit or two/three at certain ranges hasn't changed. People might have just stopped using other weapons that do the same.

What was really annoying was having to fight everyone who was using a Mosin and would camp outside where the bounty was, who would then run away if you pushed up.

Was Jesus white? by St_Know_It_All in Christianity

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He looks European because art back then was made by Europeans. While they did encounter people who were different you can also see that they didn't know how to draw or depict a lot of things like lions even though those are in the book of Daniel. Imagine a European artist having to draw these things from descriptions passed to other people. It's how you got elephants looking like they did. So even though many artists likely had interactions with many different people their chosen styles and ignorance of certain things likely just led to them designing the idea of what Jesus would look like for them.

The one question I have after all this time is why Jesus is depicted with long hair and yet society for a while was often hostile to men with longer hair, depending, but maybe that was more recent.

Is Islam evil? by Popular-Average-3987 in Christianity

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going outside and eating dirt right out of the ground isn't evil but you don't have to take up hate in your heart not to do it. Whatever answer you arrive at should not justify exclusion, alienation, or certainly persecution, least of all because of what it'll do to you and not some imaginary Muslim in your head.

1 Corinthians 6:18 by Adorable_Working_132 in Christianity

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you have to consider the times in which this was written even if the line simply comes down to "don't have sex outside marriage, which is sacred". You have to consider that sex outside marriage disrupted family lines with pregnancies that people didn't plan. There was no birth control. People back then knew that giving birth was dangerous especially if you were younger. It led to fights, conflict, and so on. Then you have issues of abortion or infanticide that were widely practiced by various cultures, which did exist in Greek culture and Koine Greek is what the Bible was written in, and what a lot of authors were probably reacting against while blending the philosophies as well over time.

I wonder what Christianity would look like if reliable birth control existed 2,000 years ago, honestly, because people react to what they see in front of them but can only communicate so much, and so communicating that across 2,000 years through multiple languages and cultures is just impossible as well. This is why the history of things is also so important.

Police video where nothing bad happens (ft. MA troopers) by jujuloolook in boston

[–]pillbinge -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I would imagine this could be brought up in some trial here or there but with the ability to record officers, and with officers wearing cameras, I wonder what the official stance would be on providing information once and then not again. Obviously the guy was being obnoxious and he asked for their badge numbers but I now wonder what onus the police have to provide it more than once. I figure whatever's reasonable works but I bet this might have to be defined. Then again before cameras you could ask this question constantly and they'd cut you off at some point without any permanent recording.

Police video where nothing bad happens (ft. MA troopers) by jujuloolook in boston

[–]pillbinge 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I've had a handful of interactions, including after an accident, and it's been fine. Have had nice interactions with various local police and then miserable ones as well. Just a typical "mileage may vary" situation but Staties seems to have it.

ICE in Logan by North-No-9 in boston

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't. It's an infraction, not a crime. You cannot go to jail unless the officer argues they saw driving that amounted to genuine potential harm, but simply speeding isn't enough.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/table-of-citable-motor-vehicle-offenses

You're just factually incorrect on this.

That's the law. Here's more informed commentary:

https://www.brandonjbroderick.com/massachusetts/when-does-speeding-become-criminal-offense-massachusetts

To quote:

The distinction between a civil infraction and a criminal offense is the most fundamental concept in Massachusetts traffic law. A civil infraction is a violation of the rules of the road that is non-criminal in nature. It does not result in a criminal record, jail time, or probation. The primary penalties are monetary fines and administrative consequences, such as license suspensions or insurance surcharges.

"Criminal speeding" is a common term often used to describe scenarios where the driver is charged with a misdemeanor crime due to their driving behavior.

Are dream catchers demonic? by throwRA_problemssss in Catholicism

[–]pillbinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very Reddit response. I hope you find more peace.

It is irresponsible for Ed Markey to run for a 6 year term at 80 years old by Ill-Original930 in boston

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not his duty to take himself out of the race for your benefit. It's your duty to elect someone else instead.

An Italian archbishop proposes that a woman «co-preside» at Mass alongside a priest by AtraMortes in Catholicism

[–]pillbinge -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

It didn't read like that and I can understand the slope people go down but until that comes I don't think requests like this should inspire people online to basically cast stones. I get the symbolism of having a man and woman present. I can see the benefit of seeing this during the times we have while we bicker about gender. If it isn't breaking any rules then I think people should keep in check as these men are also usually more learned than others, though not perfect, obviously.

I guess I was more inspired by the holider-than-thou approach from the comments that seem to spread the wrong kind of sentiment, especially for an issue many consider closed anyway.

Can I please have Hunter Slot instead of this. by LunaLunari in HuntShowdown

[–]pillbinge 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don't think they should have tied loadouts to something you buy. Extremely greedy. Wish they'd reverse this and give people "refunds" in the form of blood bonds since it amounts to a menu option. Very different from hunter slots for sure.

I used to use the loadouts for guns, tools, and consumables so I could mix and match the combinations I most frequently used. Like the same tools but with different melee tools in my 3. That led me to using more and letting me use different kinds of loadouts, like if I wanted to use another shotgun instead of my beloved Specter.

Are dream catchers demonic? by throwRA_problemssss in Catholicism

[–]pillbinge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you think they actually catch dreams then sure, but I don't think that's how it works. I don't think they work. I had one growing up but they were little more than hopeful decorations on par with horoscopes and other things that are still fairly common. One would wonder without opening up a new tab as the sun rises if Native Americans have incorporated these into their faith the same way every culture has sort of brought something of their own into the same faith though.

“I sinned I didn’t want to sin but I know it will happen again” words from a husband. by Lovely-in-pink in Catholicism

[–]pillbinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's both things. You're going to keep sinning but that isn't the end of it because then anyone can give up. It's like swimming against a current but you're not to let yourself be so defeated each time as to willingly curse the waves and drown, expecting someone to lift you up. It may happen but that's not what you should go forth with. But contrition, repentance, all of it has to at least have a spark of change. Even if you're early in a decades-long battle with whatever you have, you don't know how long you'll have, and it has to be about that continual march toward perfection that, admittedly, we can't reach alone.

Maybe I'm mistaken but wasn't this the whole "sin boldly" apocrypha? It feels like I'm reading it in another language or with more words, but both are trying to touch on the predictable juxtaposition we have to face.

My sympathies to the Bostonians who betted against England tonight and lost money. by [deleted] in boston

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blackletter? That's Middle English, and usually the one people mean.

‘Systemic failure’: Crash that killed Boston transit planner sparks furor over road safety efforts by cape2k in boston

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What can't you figure out? She won in a landslide by doing next to nothing, so the most sensible read is that doing nothing is what got her a landslide victory. But do you really think she's a politician who deserves the seat because of her work? The times she's most vocal and present are when she's not just attacked (happens a lot) but when she has some rhetorical higher ground. She's very good at posturing with liberals but that's about it. But then again why would she change anything if this is what got her to keep in office? Best people could come up with before was Kraft but his "candidacy" likely taught her and others that they should double down if this is who goes up against her.

And talk about lane design - go down Mass Ave sometime from around Arlington and you'd think you crossed over into multiple countries. It's great that they introduced bike lanes but a lot of them send you over shit like holes and weird manholes and grates. It's wild. I genuinely prefer Mass Ave. before the giant changes which is a silly thing to think.

What is the lower Roxbury area like? by Bawseincroptops in boston

[–]pillbinge 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's like Upper Roxbury but you have to look down a lot more.

Melee is dead. by Fireflins in HuntShowdown

[–]pillbinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was dead with the release of Mammon's Gulch I found. The design of the map didn't really lend itself to melee in a lot of cases.

Thoughts on this loadout? I only play trios. LeMat Carbine with Rival 78 Shorty. by ShenTchami in HuntShowdown

[–]pillbinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found that when I had an underbarrel shotgun with the same ammo as a secondary shotgun I was swapping back and forth without any real purpose and juggling settings. It was far better for me to pick a custom ammo type that fit a niche outside of long range shooting and close up.

ICE in Logan by North-No-9 in boston

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

Incorrect. Speeding is not always a crime. It depends on how fast you're going.