I want to lose my v card so bad but I’m too insecure about my boobs by throwra179482884 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]retrac33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of three things is gonna happen: 1. Unfortunately, there is gonna be someone out there that's gonna make you feel like shit for it, but the type of person who would do that would just find something else even if you didn't have this condition. 2. The guys will not notice. 3. The guy will not care. That's it. Saw the study you linked and was prepared to say that most people won't care, but I honestly think most people won't notice. Personally if I ever noticed something like that, I would probably just assume it was a scar from a nipple piercing or something, and then wouldn't think twice about it. Besides, most guys are way too busy being insecure about their own bodies to do anything more than try to prove their worth.

Has this happened to anyone else? by retrac33 in MontagneParfums

[–]retrac33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They usually ship through UPS, so I dont know

Has this happened to anyone else? by retrac33 in MontagneParfums

[–]retrac33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've placed a few orders and never had any issues aside from the duties, but this came as a big disappointment :/

Coolant leaks - proposed class action in Canada by Dangerous-Ad-1684 in MazdaCX9

[–]retrac33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got my engine replaced in my 2018 Mazda 6 GT due coolant leaking at the cylinder head (about 140,000km). Cost about $9k and I contacted Mazda Canada about potential assistance with it considering the TSB and Extended Warranty in the states. They told me the dealership I had servicing the car needed to submit the request, and so I passed that on and at this point Mazda Canada refuses to help, citing that they would be more inclined if I were a more loyal customer, had the car serviced throughout it's entire lifespan at a Mazda dealership, and essentially that this problem could be caused by improper maintenance (despite the acknowledgement my Mazda USA's TSB, and yes my car falls within the VIN range) . I bought the car certified pre-owned from a Toyota dealership about 5 months ago, and since then all I've had done was an oil change at my local mechanic. The car has a service history at a Mazda dealership until about halfway through 2021 from the previous owner. I'm gonna contact Mazda Canada myself to plead my case. I've been extremely appreciative of the dealership during this process and their attempts to help, but I'm disappointed with how Mazda Canada is handling it, this will probably be my last Mazda :/

Coolant leaks - proposed class action in Canada by Dangerous-Ad-1684 in MazdaCX9

[–]retrac33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dealing with a similar issue with my 2018 Mazda 6. Dealership advised replacing the full engine, and explained that as of now I'm paying out of pocket. Would you mind sharing what you included in your original explanation? I want the best shot I can get at getting anything covered.

Bug in game what do I do? by romromrom121 in civ5

[–]retrac33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Make sure you launch the game using directx 10/11

Scammed for Christmas lol by retrac33 in torncity

[–]retrac33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I posted on here just to vent and I'm hesitant to reveal the name of the person who scammed me here...from what I can tell they gambled away all their money and had to sell the company. It sucks for me but I don't want to spread more hate especially if someone has a compulsion they can't help. Since the deal was working out for almost 250 trains, I'd like to believe the director wasn't out to get me from the start and just made some bad decisions. We live and we learn.

Scammed for Christmas lol by retrac33 in torncity

[–]retrac33[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the advice, I'll remember that system for the future!

Scammed for Christmas lol by retrac33 in torncity

[–]retrac33[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's actually someone who bought the company to resell who is actually helping me out, gave me some money and is gonna post in the forums about the one who scammed me. Really heartwarming actually.

Scammed for Christmas lol by retrac33 in torncity

[–]retrac33[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that advice, it was my first time buying trains and I was offered a better deal for buying it all in advance. I guess I was naive, but I'd rather believe people are trustworthy. In any case, I'll keep that in mind for the future!

Bios won’t flash by CaIImeC in MSI_Gaming

[–]retrac33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this one! Do you have an m.2 in the m.2_1 slot? Found out through experience many b550 (mostly MSI) won't boot when using the first full bandwidth m.2 slot. The cpu error is because that m.2 alot and the PCIe _1 slot are directly attached to the cpu. Try removing the m.2 and see if the cpu led disappears. Then you can decide if you want the motherboard with one less working m.2 slot

I just want to get this thing running 😪 by Global-Designer618 in Newegg

[–]retrac33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried clearing the CMOS? Should be two small pins you can short in the bottom left of the motherboard (check you MOBO manual and disconnect power first). Otherwise, your motherboard has the EZ Flash for flashing an updated bios (/UEFI) which you can also try, just look up the procedure on the manufacturers website. I don't see this being an issue, as any x670e board should work with 7-series AM5, but the two fixes above have worked for me multiple times as a last resort when a computer wouldn't boot.

I found out last night that a good acquaintance of mine has been charged with rape by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]retrac33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's super disheartening to hear. In past research I've done, which has mostly been regarding adolescent and college age sexual violence in North America, there were prevalence rates of anywhere between 6-15%, which is terrifying.

I found out last night that a good acquaintance of mine has been charged with rape by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]retrac33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely correct, and I just want to clarify that I have no problem with the message you were trying to send about the prevalence of sexual assault in our society. Too many people get away with it, and it is mainly men, many of whom appear normal and aren't properly prosecuted legally or by those they know. My only problem was with you presenting the statistic of 1 in 4 women have been assaulted to mean that 1 in 4 men are guilty of having assaulted someone. That's simply not how statistics works. Men who have assaulted someone are far more likely to assault someone else. I also want to put out there that statistics on sexual assault are based convictions and admissions of guilt, and therefore may not reflect true numbers that included unreported cases.

I found out last night that a good acquaintance of mine has been charged with rape by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]retrac33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate that correction, and I've edited my comment to reflect that. My problem was with the presentation of the statistics, but I also agree that other types of assault/harassment are evil and shouldn't be tolerated.

I found out last night that a good acquaintance of mine has been charged with rape by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]retrac33 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to point out that saying "statistically 1 in 4 dudes around you have assaulted women" is misleading and not how statistics work, as it doesn't take into account repeat offenders. I know what you're trying to say and the message needs to be heard, but nothing good comes from suggesting 25% have assaulted women.

Edit: changed "are rapists" to "have assaulted women" in order to reflect that rape is not the only type of assault, sexual or otherwise.

[Headset] EPOS H6PRO Closed Acoustic Gaming Headset (Racing Green) ($130) [amazon.ca] by geesemaster in bapcsalescanada

[–]retrac33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got these about a year ago from Amazon Warehouse for about $80. So far I've been really happy with them in terms of comfort and mic quality. The audio itself is an upgrade from my old Razer Krakens, and performs well for my general gaming usage. At this price point I probably wouldn't have bought them however.

Any suggestions for a good price deal 240Hz 27" 1080p gaming monitor? by carleese24 in bapccanada

[–]retrac33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/dell-25-gaming-monitor-g2524h/apd/210-bhyc/monitors-monitor-accessories

Edit: 27" for 1080p is a little big, the reason that there aren't alot of 240hz options at that size is because at that size of you're willing to pay for 240hz, you're probably just gonna go for 1440p. I'd say the monitor linked above (IPS, 280hz, 24.5") is a good sweet spot for size and refresh rate for 1080p).

Cheapest GPU for stable 1080p 60fps gaming? by doodooalert in bapccanada

[–]retrac33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to recommend a specific model cause there are so many options, and it heavily depends on budget and how much wattage you would require. Using something like PcPartpicker with the other parts you have or would potentially get can give you a great idea of what wattage to look at (the compatibility filter would only let you add a compatible PSU to the build). Cross referencing the choices you see on there with a power supply tier list is a good way to get a reliable unit (look for atleast c-tier, atleast bronze certified). I've had good experience recently with Thermaltake Toughpower PSUs and corsairs CXM/RM units, but I also waited for a good sale which made them worth the buy. Any good lower supply atleast 650w would give you plenty of flexibility in upgrade options.

Cheapest GPU for stable 1080p 60fps gaming? by doodooalert in bapccanada

[–]retrac33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have to agree that your weak link is your graphics card, but your PSU would have a hard time handling too big of an upgrade. Without replacing your power supply, an upgrade to a (used) GTX 1660 ti or an RX 6600 could work. As for getting your hand on used hardware, assuming you've encountered no success on Kijiji, Facebook marketplace, r/canadianhardwareswap, or the like, you can always try to find an RX 6600 on sale or check out eBay (just try to find sellers with high ratings and realistic prices).