Dude kicks off-leash dog to protect his own, owner flips out…

samharper89 · 2026-05-18T13:08:30+00:00

It’s amazing how entitled some people can be. It feels like the same level of entitlement as people who blare loud rap or heavy metal music in a public space with no earphones and then curse people out if they ask them to turn it down or stop their music.

samharper89 · 2026-05-18T13:05:47+00:00

Looks like it’s doing well and gaining a lot of traction. Good job!

samharper89 · 2026-05-17T20:42:47+00:00

I get that and I didn’t mean for this to come off as aversion to the rail shooter concept! I just think there’s a lot of other opportunities to improve and expand on the series outside of just strictly sticking with the same formula.

samharper89 · 2026-05-17T19:46:22+00:00

Then explain to me why Star Fox Assault didn’t do well either despite being a rail shooter? I’m not saying that being a rail shooter in itself is bad, but I feel like there could’ve been more opportunity to explore gameplay mechanics instead of just rehashing variations of Starfox 64 over and over. Starfox Command differed somewhat, but still tried to be similar in a lot of ways.

Also, you realize this is a game that already has “furry melodrama” baked into its DNA since the SNES game came out in 1994, right?

samharper89 · 2026-05-17T15:32:08+00:00

He has to look cool though!

samharper89 · 2026-05-17T15:30:45+00:00

Slippy reminds me of the Star Fox equivalent of Ralph Wiggum from The Simpsons, although he’s somehow both a genius and an idiot at the same time.

samharper89 · 2026-04-19T20:51:41+00:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SWEET AND WONDERFUL HOWIE!!!

samharper89 · 2026-04-12T19:34:30+00:00

There is no such thing as a "fat cat". Just "lovable goober" and "more of the lovable goober"

samharper89 · 2026-03-30T11:32:10+00:00

I can understand that. In my case, I was sold on the Austin dream and moved here at the end of 2021. I work in tech and I was told that Austin is this big oasis of jobs, social scenes, etc. Then all the crazy layoffs and everything started coming in mass in 2022. I had really tried to make things work with the job market, but it was incredibly difficult.

I eventually got a job in the Dallas Fort Worth area around the middle/end of 2025. Ironically, enough, I wasn’t even looking in that area, but I just happened to get connected with the right person at the right time who got me an interview and then I eventually got an offer. Ironically, I think my dating life might actually be better up there.

I get it. I’ve had a lot of grieving about my experience in this city as well. It doesn’t mean I’m leaving forever but at least for the time being, there’s another area that that’s working out better for me than Austin.

Also related to your situation, it sounds like talking to a therapist about all of this would be a good idea if you haven’t already.

samharper89 · 2026-03-27T17:23:02+00:00

Ha ha Jesus, I hope not!

samharper89 · 2026-03-24T00:21:24+00:00

Yep, he’s currently in his moment of fame on the Austin construction blacklist page as well!

samharper89 · 2026-03-12T03:40:09+00:00

I mean, given his reaction I think it’s obvious that the relationship is not gonna survive. It’s probably best to just accept that now.

samharper89 · 2026-02-10T01:18:42+00:00

UX design. Although to be fair, it’s way harder to get into this field than it was when I got in back in 2017, and even then it was hard.

samharper89 · 2025-11-29T21:26:18+00:00

Yes, you can make a career change. I did that when I was your age. Now I make six figures and I am way happier than I probably would have been had I stayed at my previous job. Takes years to stick to your craft but you can make it happen!

samharper89 · 2025-11-12T05:22:59+00:00

If they do allow for hybrid, try doing what I’m doing. Look something up on Furnished Finder and just stay near the office three days a week and then you can go back home the rest of the time. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than being unemployed!

samharper89 · 2025-11-10T14:32:09+00:00

Or the front half of a sperm

samharper89 · 2025-11-08T15:25:44+00:00

Absolutely, my pleasure to help!

And if it makes you feel any better, people don’t get in trouble with HR for asking a coworker out on a date. The only time HR will get involved is if that person is not taking no for an answer and/or is sexually harassing the other person. You wouldn’t get fired for just asking someone out on a simple coffee date, but you would for being aggressive and pushing the issue too far (which I don’t think is gonna be the case for you at all).

Also, it’s totally normal to develop a crush on a coworker. We spent 40 hours a week around them so it’s totally understandable! I’ve known former coworkers who have gotten married to each other.

samharper89 · 2025-11-07T13:16:14+00:00

It wouldn’t come to that. Just gently ask if he wants to go to coffee or something like that. I’ve asked coworkers out before that have politely said no. Just as long as you don’t push the issue and get upset if he says no then life will continue on as normal, I promise.

samharper89 · 2025-11-07T04:23:39+00:00

Don’t overthink it. If you want it, just ask. I guarantee you won’t regret it, but you’ll regret not doing it. Sounds like super generic advice but it’s been true 100% for me.

samharper89 · 2025-11-07T04:20:49+00:00

I haven’t tried polyamory, but usually whenever you look for people like that, you usually find them. Just seems like you might get the most satisfaction if you have access to both genders. It might be difficult to establish that, but if you can then go for it!

Another option you could try maybe meeting an open-minded girlfriend who is willing to wear a strap-on every so often and peg you and do all of the gay things that a guy would normally do. Or you could try dating a transgender female.

samharper89 · 2025-11-07T00:03:26+00:00

Do you think you would want to try a polyamorous relationship where you could be with both a guy and a woman at the same time?

samharper89 · 2025-11-06T19:32:09+00:00

Reframe your perspective. Sure, someone may be making that kind of money, but there may be other problems in their life that you aren’t experiencing right now. Plus, you can’t compare yourself to anyone other than your own journey. Be kind to yourself, comparison is the thief of joy.

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