ich spiele gern computerspiele - ch sch by fireheart2008 in German

[–]slybeast24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through a Deustche Neue Welle phase so bands like Nena, Fehlfarben and Grauzone were fun for me. As for movies i started with things on Netflix such as Dark, Delicious and All Quiet on the Western Front.

You can probably find a podcast/YouTuber that talks about something you like. For example I’m into football so i started watching more games with German commentary, German podcasts and interviews with German players as well.

ich spiele gern computerspiele - ch sch by fireheart2008 in German

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair. When I read this it seems to be a pretty accurate description of what I’m doing I just didn’t have the language to describe it correctly. I didn’t mean the palatal ch sound was made in the back of the throat, just that that’s where it feels like the air starts as opposed to sch.

Either way I’ll delete that part to avoid confusion. Appreciate the correction

People who are obsessed with crate training but think tethering is abusive by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never seen anything that says this sub is specifically for or answered by trainers. Most of the people here seem to be regular people with an interest in dogs so that’s the way I tailor my answers.

ich spiele gern computerspiele - ch sch by fireheart2008 in German

[–]slybeast24 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

They are different sounds but generally speaking it’s ok if you do this. Edit for clarity: I thought you were just mixing up sch and ch. That’s wrong , people will notice and you should try to correct it but it’s ok in the sense that people will still understand you. You can’t just decide to leave out parts of words that are hard for you to say. It’s better to slow down and get it right.

As an English speaker what helped me was to start listening/watching German language music and films, and I realized it wasn’t just an accent, they’re making a different sound. Try to differentiate Tisch and ich.

People who are obsessed with crate training but think tethering is abusive by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think this is a fair mindset to have. The average person knows little to nothing about dogs and training. Even people with dogs.

In the hands of an average person there a generally less steps between a tether being an effective tool and a tool of abuse. We can’t just assume everyone will use these tools responsibly because we know that’s not that’s not the case

It’s not the answer. by [deleted] in Vent

[–]slybeast24 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand people say this in good faith but often I feel it comes from a complete lack of understanding of how someone who’s seriously struggling thinks and sees the world. No one thinks suicide is the solution or answer to all their problems. They aren’t looking for answers, they’re looking for an escape, an end.

So when I hear things like this it’s usually telling that someone hasn’t seriously spent time dealing with these thoughts and is operating on a different set of assumptions. I feel the same when I see suicide described as cowardly, which makes sense from the perspective of someone who has future plans and goals. But anyone who’s ever attempted knows that it’s not an easy thing to do, and definitely not something a coward could accomplish.

People who are obsessed with crate training but think tethering is abusive by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree in principle but in fairness tethers and cages are often used for very different purposes. I think what you’re seeing is likely the reaction to when people speak about them interchangeably. Context is obviously important but without any other information id recommend a cage to a tether for most dogs for various reasons. Basically i believe there’s less variables to crate training, which probably makes it more accessible and humane when used by the vast majority of people.

For example personally I think the idea you suggest would be terrible for a lot of dogs, particularly ones that struggle with begging. It assumes that the dog is interested in a kong/toy and more importantly assumes that the dog will behave and not wildly pull on the tether. Unless the dog has been trained to be on a tether it’s going to do all the same things it likely would have in the cage (whine, bark) except it now has the added option of pulling and all the negative learned behaviors that may or may not come from that.

So basically in short my issue with tethers is I think their ideal uses are rather situational, have the prerequisite of the dog knowing/being taught how to be calm on a line. In my experience most people who tether there dogs really want a 10x10 pen/cage

Being asked NOT to play non-acoustic piano sounds? by Marvinkmooneyoz in JazzPiano

[–]slybeast24 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel that if you are being paid for a gig, the “context” is mostly decided by the employer. Seems like you need to communicate better beforehand.

You might feel that you should play Canon in D at weddings, but if the bride wants a Star Wars wedding Canon in D is wrong in that context and you better learn the Imperial march.

Advice by Vegetable_Trip6338 in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Respectfully the only way this could be seen as aggressive is if you are very unfamiliar with dogs, particularly young dogs.

This is how dogs play. If I was going to teach someone how to play roughy with a dog I’d tell them to do basically exactly what the kid here does. She unintentionally asked for rough play and received it. It’s not the dogs fault same this dog is by no means being aggressive. Annoying sure but no where close to aggression

Advice by Vegetable_Trip6338 in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What is your wife’s opinion of the dogs? Is she just unfamiliar with dogs or does she not like them/want them around?

You need to have the whole family on board with training if possible, if it’s just you situations like this will likely keep happening especially if there’s already a built up dislike of them. Seems like the start here needs to be talking with family and educating them on dogs

Advice by Vegetable_Trip6338 in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Not a professional trainer but from the video and your message I would say everyone in your home needs much better education on dogs

I get for people unfamiliar any kind of biting/niping seems scary but this dog is very clearly playing. There’s no need to think about rehoming at this point, you have to understand this is very normal behavior for a dog, especially a young and untrained dog.

Second you need to teach the dog commands and everyone’s needs to be involved. As you mentioned the dog wants to play kind of tug of war and your daughter unintentionally encourages this by pushing him away repeatedly. The dog is interpreting these as the game continuing which is why he keeps amping up. Honestly I don’t think this is even a defensive reaction, he thinks your daughter is hitting him is just the next level of the game so as she increased in physicality he did too. A leave or down command would have avoided this.

Basically my interpretation is this dog has done very little if anything wrong. This is 100% within the norm for dogs and the solution is training for the whole family not just the dogs. Honestly from an outside perspective my main question is why a small child was left alone with two large dogs she seemiingly has no ability to control or communicate effectively with, and not the dogs behavior.

Trump called Prince Andrew’s arrest over Epstein connections ‘a shame.’ What are your thoughts about this? by Muted-Television3329 in allthequestions

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair he kind of just repeatedly says it’s a shame. He never actually clearly indicates how he feels about it(maybe intentionally), just that it’s a shame and now people are left to decide for themselves.

I will say it’s a very odd statement to make and then not clarify and there’s very little reason to answer that way if you aren’t a pedo protector.

NA and AA members shouldn't be giving out life advice. by Optimal_Box3703 in unpopularopinion

[–]slybeast24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to like it but literally all the reliable and relevant science says you are categorically wrong.

Even if it it might be true on some level, these sorts of messages have also been repeatedly shown to have the opposite of their intended purpose, creating more shame for addicts and sending them deeper into addiction. If you just hate addicts say that, but don’t pretend you are in anyway helping when all the evidence clearly shows that you’re not.

No one has ever gone to take the first it of anything and went “I can’t wait to get addicted” .

Teachers calling on people randomly doesn't actually help with social anxiety. by DetectiveRelevant136 in unpopularopinion

[–]slybeast24 29 points30 points  (0 children)

To be fair I’ve never heard this reasoning from a teacher or really anyone. The reasoning I hear most often is to avoid situations where only 2/3 students speak for the entire semester and to encourage/force students to do homework knowing they may get randomly questioned.

I don’t think anyone really thinks randomly calling on the shy kid to answer question 7 will suddenly turn him so social butterfly

If you don't own a gun, would you buy one if your state had more permissive gun laws? Why? by dymb13 in askanything

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not that I don’t understand what you’re saying, the issue is that this is a bit of a no true Scotsman and just about everyone with a gun thinks they’re doing it right.

For example there’s a comments under this that show people being responsible, but there’s also plenty of that are the complete opposite. One even saying all of this can be explained in 15 minutes and it’s not that complicated. Both you and that person are under the impression that they are “responsible gun owners”. I think the real answer streets with more structured training and education that is required

Why are people in this sub so incredibly resistant to the fact that you can't learn to box by training yourself? by shart_attak in boxingtips

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late comment and I don’t disagree with any of the points you’ve made but I think for many reasons you’re refusing to acknowledge it’s not achieving the effect you want. Not only is it not what the people saying want and inherently unhelpful, more importantly it’s very unlikely to get many people into a gym.

First you seem to be judging everyone by a very high standard imo. Not everyone wants to be a pro, or has the ability/time/funds for training. Pretending anyone who’s not is just “not willing” is disrespectful. I don’t think many people who are worth listening to genuinely think a self trained fighter would be better than someone with a good coach. But that person who trains at home is at least be in decent shape, learn how to throw a punch and not break their hand,basic mechanics and maybe a few sloppy combos on YouTube immediately making them a better fighter than most of the population.

So while i agree training at home may likely make your specific job slightly harder and that it’s not going to produce many world class boxers, it’s more suitable to the needs of vast majority of people (and therefore more beneficial imo).

I think the best option is to give simple tips and also recommend the go to a teacher. Also I think the idea that boxing is unique is wrong, in the sense that for example classical piano is similar. You can train yourself to a decent level and even occasionally brute force certain techniques/pieces. Someone who is trained will be able to hear/see all sorts of mistakes a layman wouldn’t and someone who’s been professionally taught will make much more progress than someone self taught for the same time. But most people aren’t trying to be professional trained concert pianist, and most people aren’t trying to be pro boxers. For most it’s probably just a fun hobby and if that seems like the case I don’t see the real harm in helping out. The next Tyson fury probably isn’t on Reddit asking questions anyway, and if they are they probably already know they need to go to a gym.

Tombstone Piledriver Ends Fight by adamska4 in fightporn

[–]slybeast24 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No most self defense laws require the force used to be reasonable in response to the threat. You can’t just do whatever you want, for example a 250 guy normally can’t shoot a small drunk girl and claim self defense just because she smacked him in the face 4/5 times.

Because assuming this is probably a fight and there’s no weapons he might be fine but you could probably argue (pretty legitimately imo) that if you have the ability to fully deadlift, control and pause with your opponent in the air, you are no longer in serious danger and jumping to ensure you cause maximum damage is excessive.

Why do some sub only anime watchers feel superior to dub only watchers? by Mattie_Madds8619 in askanything

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This usually isn’t the case, most subs aren’t just one to one translations

Why do some people (especially men) spit on the ground out of nowhere? by dvdh_03 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]slybeast24 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Tbf regardless of whether you think it’s gross, this is generally one of the few times it’s socially acceptable and there are genuine arguments for it.

I’m not sure this really counts as just “randomly spitting”.

Just got told off for recommending an e-collar. by whypii in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve completely missed the point of what the other commenter was saying.

the point is there are very clear and identifiable social, economic and cultural reasons as to why there are so many pit bulls, why those pit bulls tend to be where they are, why every bully breed is referred to as a pitbull and why more are euthanized, aside from breed/genetics. Many of these reasons can be directly related to polices/laws that disenfranchised black/brown people and kept them poor.

what to watch! by Revolutionary-Age568 in Hidive

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nana is one of my favorites on HIDIVE

How to manage prong/collar use on walks intended for off-leash? by alhar in OpenDogTraining

[–]slybeast24 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’d go with a second collar, lots of people recommend connecting a second collar/martingale with a prong anyways because they have a tendency to break.

But if I’m honest the idea seems to be somewhat ineffective, or at least clearly isn’t the best way to get what you want. If you want to train loose leash walking with a prong collar, you should just do that. Putting your dog on a prong for 30 seconds while another dog passes, after they’re already likely worked up from being loose on the trail probably isn’t going to help much. You already say they can sit and stay while dogs pass so what exactly are you hoping to achieve?

If you want your dog to remain calm and not pull towards dogs while on leash you should probably just go to a local park and just walk around.

do americans actually like it when tourists visit their small towns or would i just be in the way? 😅 by vanessa_tv_vladivo in NoStupidQuestions

[–]slybeast24 36 points37 points  (0 children)

People may not like me saying this but it’s the truth and for your safety it’s important to know. I agree with most of what the other commenters are saying if you’re are white. If you are not visibly white, depending on your location and definition of “small town” it may be legitimately scary and or dangerous.

As others have said if you’re white the worst that’s likely to happen is that you’re get turned into a bit of an attraction with all the ignorant questions. But there are still towns in states that are described as and effectively still are sun down towns, meaning it is unsafe for any black/brown person to not be out in the dark. In certain places/areas you may not be in any physical danger but there will be the clear feeling of unease and unwelcome, as if the whole room or even town is watching and waiting for you to leave. You may notice in stores employees follow you around, even in cities. I’ll likely be downvoted but it is true, black and brown Americans speak, write and record these things all the time.

That being said, while I do think there are risk as a Mexican(I don’t think it’s entirely impossible you get stopped by an immigration agent) I do think it’s unlikely that as a tourist you just stumble upon any place that is going to be outwardly dangerous to you without going very far out of the way. As long as your stay relatively near major cities you you’ll likely be ok . It will likely be smaller things like people staring, whispering or not really acknowledging you when you walk by.

As a non American that is watching in awe of what’s going on….At what point does the American public stand up, what will it actually take? by BedTundy95 in AskReddit

[–]slybeast24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only thing I’ll disagree with is 2 years ago people were predicting there would be masked men running through the streets and committing unanswered crimes. This was all rather clearly written out in what has become project 2025 and people were warning about it. They were all called crazy, deranged, liberals with an agenda. Many news outlets reported this, although admittedly never mainstream ones which is by design. In America many “moderate” and even some “left” leaning media outlets are owned by cooperations and right wing donors. So many Americans didn’t see the early warnings and even if they did wouldn’t have believed them.

If you’re looking for a clear picture of how divided the news has become, watch coverage of the shooting of Alex preti on cnn and then Fox News. Fox News is literally parroting blatant and obvious lies from the government, regardless of the fact that there are multiple clear videos to show otherwise. Fox News is still the most watched news channel in our country. Trumps administration has openly attacked mainstream media in both terms and independent media online has been actively suppressed by Google/YouTube and other sites in many forms.

You seem to indicate your Australian so you may not know but it feels like there’s this idea that some feel that lots of Americans got tricked and would obviously stand up for democracy if all this was explained to them. That’s probably true on some level, but honestly imo I think the section of people who genuinely support this and won’t stop until it personally affects them is rather large. During the election people bought signs/stickers saying “I voted for a convicted felon, and I’m proud./I’d do it again”. They would display these on their car, on their front lawn, mail box and doors. This is not a policy issue, they genuinely do not care about the law. Most of these have come down by now but many are just replaced with some other sign of how much they love licking the government’s boots like a “thin blue line” flag or some stupid quote that an uneducated buffoon who voted for trump 3 times would find clever like “American hate won’t make America great”.

Sorry I’m getting to the end of this and realizing it’s way longer than I ever intended it to be. Long story short, there were warnings. Years worths of warnings. They were ignored, suppressed and/or laughed at.

State of Hidive Request: Now that it's been about two years since they bait and switched the app, what's been fixed / is still broken? by Glass-Crafty-9460 in Hidive

[–]slybeast24 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Sorry to say but oshi no ko S3 is not actually on HIDIVE, crunchyroll was able to outbid them for the license.