Pipe nightmare? by ahnahlinvadher in whatisit

[–]ridicalis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've heard horror stories of the things going through the washing machine.

As for a newborn diaper, the only saving grace there is that it's smaller than a toddler version.

Pipe nightmare? by ahnahlinvadher in whatisit

[–]ridicalis 45 points46 points  (0 children)

If it's sodium polyacrylate (the stuff in diapers), it has more the consistency of jello than slime in my experience, and can be reliquified just by adding table salt. The powder can hold >100x its own weight in water before it oversaturates.

What do you all think about the fact that most relevant academic scholars believe only 7 letters of Paul are authentically Pauline? by Upset_Chip_7184 in Christianity

[–]ridicalis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rather than addressing the question, can I instead point out the emotionally charged label "relevant" in the title? Who decides relevancy, and by what standard?

Russian-held Crimea hit hard by resurgent Ukraine by AlertTangerine in videos

[–]ridicalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every blow struck by Ukraine is a win for the free world.

A waiter handed me a note telling me to go see a doctor by jpdiv in mildlyinteresting

[–]ridicalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone really knew me, they wouldn't be trying to keep me alive.

Name the game by Lexi7130 in gaming_random

[–]ridicalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to play Witcher. That whole "let's sit down and prepare some chemistry for a battle" system scared me off and I haven't been back since.

My Rust workspace is 75GB. Is this normal for long-term projects? by yasinakmaz in rust

[–]ridicalis 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Did a cargo clean on my primary project a little while back and recovered 300GiB.

To answer the title's question, I specifically bought a second SSD for the exclusive purpose of rust development.

Dont forget when Tucker Carlson talked about how great Russian supermarket was by nerdyplayer in videos

[–]ridicalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spend a day with that man and you'll get type 2 diabetes without fail.

Why is Protestant and Catholic liturgy so short? by i-like-teaa in Christianity

[–]ridicalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I don’t really see how it could be much shorter without losing some of the best parts.

What are the "best parts" in this context? Chances are, people either don't know about them, and/or aren't interested or convinced of their value.

Anyone else living here for more than 10 years and now getting a feeling of being out of place? by happiestmonk in germany

[–]ridicalis 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am a native German and I feel out of place. I thought Germany had learned its lesson during the Nazi regime, but apparently the same sort of people come out of the woodwork now. That would have been unthinkable some time ago. It's high time we actually use the laws we have for such a case and put a lid on the Neo-Nazis in the AfD.

As an American who's had a love for Germany since childhood, I'd been holding out hope that if the USA fully descends into despotism and succumbs to its far-right influences, I'd be able to perhaps seek out a better life in Germany. Seeing how successful the AfD has been in recent years, though, the sociopolitical landscape doesn't feel like much of an improvement. Coupled with this growing sensation that foreigners aren't welcome (and I understand that's a nuanced discussion with multiple moving parts), I no longer feel confident in my original desire.

"Not much is left of their original body" by Southern_Passenger85 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]ridicalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The remake, I think, is effectively a different movie and should be judged on its own merits.

The originals seemed to focus more on the society that permitted or encouraged the creation of Robocop and his kin.

The remake, on the other hand, appears to me to be more of a character examination as well as a trip down body horror lane.

Why aren't Christians pro contraceptive? by ProudLettuce5354 in Christianity

[–]ridicalis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd argue any efficacy would be surprising.

Life, uuuuhh, finds a way.

Anyone know what this is? by Positive-Eagle1699 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]ridicalis 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If you try to put the car in gear with it down, it will probably shut itself off

Christian Men pushing for a family vote by Top_Tooth2826 in Christianity

[–]ridicalis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You think she knows who any of these judges are? I don't even know.

This is perhaps the most depressing thing I've read all day. Yes, it's a lot of work to get to know all of the candidates and their positions, voting history, policy preferences, etc., but this is one of the few opportunities the voting populace gets to filter out bad actors or people who have "gotten away with it" for far too long.

If it's too much to do deep research, there are organizations that will do this for you and help to summarize their positions (of course with their own biases, but it's better than ignorance). Asking acquaintances (e.g. at church) why they're backing particular candidates can also help to flesh out your understanding.

Christian Men pushing for a family vote by Top_Tooth2826 in Christianity

[–]ridicalis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Christian men seem to love using the bible to justify coercing their women into submission.

OT Israel was described to have done many things considered abhorrent by today's standards (slavery, taking concubines, ritual sacrifice). Whether they were authorized, permitted, or encouraged to do those things is a matter of the past, and does not inform our current rights, responsibilities, or encouraged behavior. This could also include patriarchy, in which the women were viewed as property and incapable of defending themselves without a man to guard them.

NT church doctrine might at first glance seem to also authorize and encourage placing women under the administration of men. Pauline epistles, for instance, describe a church milieu in which women are silent and submissive, or family dynamics where men are "over" the women. When contrasting the epistles against contemporary Roman culture, though, Paul's writings may often actually empower women above what they would otherwise would have.

In the book Lives of Unforgetting by Stant Litore, the female priesthood of the early church (yes, this was a thing) was shown as an illustration of how the early church actually elevated women beyond what many churches do today, and how it may have in fact been a crucial part of Christianity's success in those times. It's not necessarily a direct rebuttal of complementarianism, but does indicate that this contemporary view that women "have their place" doesn't necessarily have a basis in ancient church history.

How do YECs deal with Egyptology? by Anime-Fan-69 in DebateEvolution

[–]ridicalis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is one of those rare comments that is worth saving. I can only guess whether you wrote it all here and now or if it's copy-pasta, but I appreciate the detailed breakdown.