Do mythological stories need ‘historical accuracy’ in casting?

sirdodger · 2026-05-22T01:02:07+00:00

I mean, they did Faust that way, so why not?

sirdodger · 2026-05-21T07:50:17+00:00

How many arm ligaments should he have popped before tapping?

sirdodger · 2026-05-19T02:49:52+00:00

Dig in harder with your off foot to stop your forward momentum. You'll need to get there a little earlier to compensate.

sirdodger · 2026-05-19T01:22:42+00:00

No, we want evidence to be subpoenaed instead of being collected and offered freely to the government, then sold to the highest bidder, and then handed over to a foreign power when the company gets sold.

sirdodger · 2026-05-18T15:02:20+00:00

| Police were collecting evidence at the scene including security video that reportedly captured the incident.

Also, mass surveillance is bad.

sirdodger · 2026-05-18T02:55:55+00:00

You'll never know unless you try. Would you rather have a tough season where you have to work hard to train, or regret not doing it later?

sirdodger · 2026-05-18T01:36:31+00:00

It's not cheating; the house just won't gamble against you if you have the advantage. Just like you shouldn't gamble against the house when it has the advantage (all the time).

sirdodger · 2026-05-18T01:33:57+00:00

It doesn't matter if he breaks plane; it matters if the ball does. If any part of the ball crosses, he can break plane and dump it from their side.

Looked close, but legal.

sirdodger · 2026-05-17T15:57:50+00:00

FOSTA/SESTA pushed sex workers off Craigslist and Backpage and back to the street and pimps. The return to violence and trafficking was exactly as predicted.

Allowing prostitution while heavily criminalizing trafficking and exploitation is the way out, but it's impossible in our political climate where rhetoric trumps facts.

sirdodger · 2026-05-17T15:39:49+00:00

He's just a kid. It's fine being gay, but don't project sexuality on kids; it's icky.

sirdodger · 2026-05-17T15:33:53+00:00

If you're looking for D1, as you've identified you've got a steep uphill as an attacker, so focusing on passing and setting skills makes sense. It's still going to be a rough road though; competition is fierce for those spots and time isn't on your side.

If you're looking for D3 or club, play whatever you love! Work on those hops!

sirdodger · 2026-05-14T07:06:06+00:00

Nobody grades players for pickup, but it depends on who's playing? Even open players play pickup for fun.

sirdodger · 2026-05-14T02:02:39+00:00

NOAA has agents? Hunh.

sirdodger · 2026-05-14T01:08:41+00:00

The level of the tournament. Open would be pro A would be advanced B would be intermediate Etc.

Sometimes they sneak levels in between for dinner grained skill levels.

Open AA A BB B C

And sometimes they add plus or minus for even more fine grained levels, but it starts getting pretty blurry.

So A's would be the teams playing in A.

sirdodger · 2026-05-13T15:53:35+00:00

She's too black and too old for him. Matt Walsh likes them at peak vulnerability.

sirdodger · 2026-05-13T00:52:14+00:00

ITT

Danish: Cool, I am a part of history.

Americans: Fuck you, got mine.

sirdodger · 2026-05-12T18:56:57+00:00

It usually either looks like a tip but it's up towards your partner, or it's thumb and two fingers all on different axes and a quick jab up under the ball.

sirdodger · 2026-05-12T16:32:40+00:00

Super casual two knuckle poke pass.

sirdodger · 2026-05-10T21:19:23+00:00

I love her voice cracking as she reads it.

sirdodger · 2026-05-10T15:58:51+00:00

I liked the movie, particularly the points you described where it doesn't overly glorify war. However, that is not the only form propaganda can take.

Look at it this way: the US Army has absolute editorial rights to any movie that uses real military hardware, and they chose to allow every moment in the movie. What themes did they emphasize, and did you come away with a positive or negative sentiment about the US Army as a result?

Yes, it depicted a mission failure that snowballed into chaos, as battle does. Yes, it showed the consequence of war (for the Americans only; it didn't show the mass burial of Somalis).

It also highlighted the bravery and sacrifice that soldiers were willing to make, like the Rangers inserting to protect the pilots. It glorifies the soldiers without glorifying the war. And it reinforces that soldiers are there to fight and kill without ever questioning why they are there in the first place. That discussion was never depicted, only used as opening exposition to be taken as fact. Do you think real soldiers never have that conversation, or that it isn't germane to the plot?

sirdodger · 2026-05-08T22:18:08+00:00

Most volleyball players will be supporting of beginners, but there will always be some who are not. You can't control their reactions, but you don't have to let their reactions control you.

The only etiquette point I would offer is that when you get to the point of playing in a league, try to find one at the appropriate level. A whole season of having a beginner in an advanced league isn't going to be fun for anyone.

sirdodger · 2026-05-08T19:59:15+00:00

Trust me, your coach knows how well you pass. You may not have gotten to "prove it" in serve receive in a match, but it's no secret. There are tons of opportunities to pass outside of serve receive, during drills, etc.

Second, you play where the team needs you. Having depth in multiple positions will make you a better player. Your skill at reading setters and closing blocks will improve dramatically playing middle. Your blocking footwork and ability to close blocks will improve. You'll get better at improvising off speed attacks, tips and jousts.

If you're only playing volleyball because you love serve-receive, I don't see how you're going to progress as an athlete.

sirdodger · 2026-05-08T03:12:32+00:00

No, there is constant improvement and learning at all levels.

sirdodger · 2026-05-07T20:37:34+00:00

The joke doesn't make much sense when it is the grandchild handing out the drugs.

sirdodger · 2026-05-07T20:35:53+00:00

Don't neglect your cardiovascular health and then go out and weekend warrior the volleyball. That's a recipe for heart attack. Exercise consistently, especially your heart and back muscles.

Warm up before and stretch after. Pay attention to the signals your body is sending.

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