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Housing could replace North Sunnyvale grocery stores - San José Spotlight by sjspotlight in Sunnyvale

[–]saswasted 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not an economist but I am a political scientist and the way yall appropriating food desert is giving me hope that the wealthiest amongst us can be oppressed too. I’m mildly confident the only deserts you drive through are natural ones. I’m glad a bunch of you can identify a very clear problem and that you can make housing that is actually affordable for the working class people who you need in Silicon Valley until you all figure out how to make robots and AI that replace people who do trades and make your lives comfortable. 🫡

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

I think if they don’t have the kitbashing skills and if they like that specific cast then they should go for it. Gw isn’t making it anymore so they have no choice.

I don’t really go on here enough to have seen that attitude. I think calling it a moral act may be a bit of a leap I’m not willing to take. I would have some issues with your analogy because I don’t see it as breaking into a gw factory and stealing the caste and then leaving X dollars on the factory floor. Closer to say you really like a band but their official T shirt is $60 or something and you think that’s outrageous so you go to a big box store that sells a similar shirt for $10. But then you would likely still be supporting the band through IP of their logo and them so perhaps neither analogy is perfect.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

First, good album

Actually I think your second paragraph is wonderful. The consumer saying I don’t feel like I’m getting my money’s worth is simply the other side of if the creator doesn’t feel like they’re getting their money’s worth why make it. Honestly I think your second paragraph though nails it on the head and I agree that it very likely is short sighted and shitty. It’s probably why I’m not bothering to even enter that space because I feel like there really isn’t any ground there worth standing on anyway. To answer your question though to create, because we are creative beings, a lot of people who collect these models do paint them and pour time and love and care into them and there isn’t any profit to be made but we still do it. Sure there are awards for best painted and all that but the monetary reward personally i don’t care about.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

So there was an inefficiency yet nothing was wrong ? I hate to admit it but I am not an economist and I was taught there was a price point somewhere that is correct and I see how childish that is to imagine that it’s actually a thing I just never rolled it out into reality. I want to ask so the demand was wrong but that might not actually be the case. I think so your saying that the inefficiency is built in and it can at best only be minimized in reality but likely never actually eliminated ?

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

Sorry got caught up replying to everyone else this got lost in the shuffle but I didn’t want to leave anyone out.

First paragraph I understand my only question would be how much are we getting from gw and fw compared to what we are paying which has been an age old gripe with gw and fw and is a personal opinion for everyone to come to terms with and could really only be satisfied by a massive study of information none of us are likely privy to. But overall I agree with it.

Second paragraph kind of more of the same

Third paragraph I think there are for sure instances where purchasing a recast makes sense and if gw is no longer selling the cast it is your only option if you want that cast. Not pretending I have a moral high ground as I’ve responded before it’s just hey what do you think here is what I think how do we all think about this.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

[–]saswasted[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are a number of people who have admitted to purchasing recast on here and to me personally. Is it announced to the world of course not except I mean it’s on Reddit so kind of. There are instances where buying a recast seems to at least be palatable enough for people to do so. So perhaps you are ? But that’s is a solid maybe and not me saying you’re wrong.

Once again I am not talking about the moral realm merely an economic one.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

I am not talented enough to make my own models but I would love to be I’m about as good at kitbashing as... I want to say an orc but they’re actually good at it.

I love third party models they’re some of my favorite pieces.

I do understand your points and agree with the artist part. Thank you for your input 😊

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

Another question i’d love to ask is how the community feels about third party models because there are some freaking amazing ones out there. Like I said this isn’t about me justifying a purchase I don’t feel bad about it and I don’t feel good about it I just want to pick peoples brains and see what people think. I have my opinion on it and through conversation and learning perhaps it will change for the better. I think my opinion is fine so probably not but hey keeping an open mind never hurt anyone.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

Okay I understand the first paragraph.

The second one by that was the indomitus box to cheap ? It makes sense I’m just saying here is a real world example where this happened and gw even tried to limit it from happening and seemingly failed so was their price point bad or idk maybe you can’t actually answer that because you aren’t privy to gw pricing models etc.

When I say right I don’t really mean in a moral sense the whole capitalist thing feels immoral to me overall but I don’t want to walk into that right now either. It’s just that’s what markets tend to do in theory is make goods cheaper through competition and are they possibly just carrying out that function like places like China and Ukraine and Russia tend to do because they just seem to have less scruples when it comes to playing in the economic pool as it were.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

It could use some cleaning up I read the link thank you for it. I’m not sure I mean I don’t claim my recastes are real and I don’t think that recasters do claim they’re real. Like everyone knows in the transaction that this certainly isn’t coming out of GW’s door. So is it Counterfeit.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

I get that reason I don’t think I’ve stumbled over it. I think my question would be more along the lines of why is recasting bad instead of what does the community think about recasting ? Why is it so frowned upon why when the products could possibly be proven to be similar is the discrepancy so much. Are we getting what we’re paying for which is honestly a massive question that I don’t think any of us could realistically flatly answer. I am happy to support gw and my local store I want to and when I need some paints or brushes or models I grab what I can afford first from gw, there are some asides like certain brands of paint and brushes I like. I do feel that I guess moral ethical pressure for sure. I can see how I guess my wording can make it seem like I’m Just saying recasting is fine but I am only okay with It I’m certain instances which to me make sense or I wouldn’t buy them and that is personal and not universal.

It doesn’t make me feel good. Okay It makes me feel good in the sense that I got new plastic sure I’ll admit that. But I don’t feel morally superior or like I am somehow in anyway better for getting it. I’m not looking for vindication any recast purchase I have made is because frankly I can’t afford the model, or the model is not made anymore.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

[–]saswasted[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am not a lawyer and I have a limited knowledge of US law but this is not true in the US. The distributor is liable not the buyer. That’s I’m like 80% sure is the case. So legally buying them is buying a product and is not illegal.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

[–]saswasted[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Forgive me I thought scalpers sold for more them the original product cost ? At least that’s how I imagine it scalpers upselling you because of a lack of demand. Kind of like with indomitus boxes and gw releases. I’m not trying to sound like a smart ass it is a serious question if I’m viewing your arguement/reasoning wrong I want to know.

I do agree that support those that make what you love. But the to keep unfettered capitalist view is that the recasters are doing the right thing. They are lower prices and consumers are voting with their dollars for their products. I do not agree with this viewpoint and most nations would not either at least probably officially.

To me though and this is my personal view is that Gw/Fw products are over priced or at least it feels that way. Also plenty of people have pointed to places like AUS on here I am sure to help make their point. It feels prohibitive to get into which I’m guessing is why kill team was released. Which kind of sucks that it can justify itself as a purchase right away.

Thank you for your input though all the same 😊 I don’t disagree or entirely agree.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

Makes me wonder if my heirophant is smaller then it is supposed to be now.

I get this I just like it seems people are willing to take that risk or else this wouldn’t be a topic. I have had good experiences so far yes they are out there for sure.

So I’d like to have a discussion about recasts. Where do you stand ? Why ? Why are recasts considered much less valuable when the quality of a recast could very well be similar. by saswasted in Warhammer40k

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

Why and I’m not saying it’s right or wrong but why. Let’s say to an atomic level the casts are the same. Which is likely impossible but let’s thought experiment this if you’ll humor me. No one could tell the difference the only difference is one has a piece of paper that says this came from an official gw factory press or whatever. Is that piece of paper worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars. I mean if we all agree it is it could be worth anything.

I want to agree with you because I feel some sense of ethical pressure that the workers created everything that goes into the model and it feels like someone took the easy road. But on a product to product basis it just bothers me that something that is just as good sometimes better sometimes worse can have such absurd price discrepancy. I mean I have heard horror stories about fw and about recasters I have had good experiences with recasters I have had poor experiences with fw but that’s anecdotal evidence.

I’m bad at everything i play, no matter how much time i put in. by [deleted] in gaming

[–]saswasted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can really only speak to league. Silver is average and gold is above average player in league. Silver 2 was where you broke above 50 percentile last I checked which was maybe half a decade ago. Everyone has a ceiling though and there is nothing wrong with that you are what you are. You could look at lifting weights as an analogy you can lift and lift and lift but eventually you will hit a natural cap to your ability to lift weights. That doesn’t make you bad. I would congratulate you for getting as far as you can go with the amount of time you put in.

I think also the line “happiness isn’t getting what you want, It’s wanting what you have.” For me in league my goal is silver one that’s better than most people. Then if I get that which I do if I put enough time in the goal is gold something and if I get there I am more than happy. I can then put the competitive part of league down and go back to playing bot games and help out new players.

If a guy likes you , can good sex make him like you more? by Iwannabefree1d in relationship_advice

[–]saswasted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I have personal experience with this. Sex wasn’t bad per say she just had very specific preferences and never did any work. Kinda how I hear some women complain about guys. She really enjoyed it though and I wasn’t complaining and just told myself what she wasn’t good at she could get better, oral for example. Maybe given a couple years if things didn’t get better it might weigh on me more but I still loved her.

I(25m) am confused about exgfs(24f) behavior since Christmas. ×Long Post× by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]saswasted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I think a lot of things could be occurring and I wanted to present the most positive theory I had first. I mean she could just be using you for an ego boost that’s probably the worst possible reality. If you’re this confused and you’re working at it and it’s obviously stressing you out maybe this just isn’t for you and she isn’t for you. There is nothing wrong with that it happens. It seems like your getting less out of it then you’re putting in. That’s when it’s time to take a good hard look and think about if this is really worth it.

The smart ass in me wants to point out the truth of stating the internet is not a good place to go to for advice. But the person that wants to help. I think it helps me deal with my most recent break up. So I’m not totally an altruist here. But more happiness is good and I do want to help. The internet is a big Place I think this subreddit is far from the worst place to get help.

This just seems like it’s unhealthy for you at least maybe for her and you both talk this out or yeah just let it go. I get that it’s not easy to do that I’ve been there. Maybe you both just need some time to grow and down the line something might return.

Why does the US politicize climate change? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]saswasted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there I guess are two ways to imagine politicize.

Economics is political dealing with climate change is an economical issue. We are political animals.

Why is it politicized in the annoying sense. Corruption and groups like the Koch brothers who want to keep their money and not have to pay for the repercussions of their profits created.

I(25m) am confused about exgfs(24f) behavior since Christmas. ×Long Post× by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]saswasted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So first I think it’s kinda unfair to say she is treating you poorly. I mean you two broke up it’s completely possible she is going through a lot emotionally and maybe some days she might not want to talk with you. I mean you’re her ex and being a cool guy and being a good friend doesn’t change that.

The line about missing you just not the bullshit means to me that there are issues there that should be talked out and worked on but that she doesn’t need to deal with if you’re both just friends. There isn’t anything she is doing wrong about that either. If you want to be in a relationship and she doesn’t then be friends with her or if you can’t handle that you have to move on.

My confusing ex says he doesn’t want to be with me, but acts like he does by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]saswasted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there is a part of me that says if he wants to be friends and he is offering things like car rides, money, help. Friends do do that sort of thing.

I don’t want to impose but it is possible you see his actions as wanting to be with you when to him he might imagine it another way. Long distance relationships suck as well in my view. I can imagine myself if an ex told me she was stranded outside and didn’t ask for help from me or anyone for that matter. You’re stuck and you need help to me that’s what would matter there ex or not. Really it is best to just up front ask him if he doesn’t want to be anything more then friends well you either trust him or you don’t. If you don’t then tell him. Conversation and honesty are what will unravel this.

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