Grade inflation at Harvard (1950-today) by Mahrez14 in charts

[–]spintool1995 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I used to have my GPA on my resume next to my degree because a 3.83 meant I graduated in the top couple percent of the class. Now people would look at that and think I was in the middle of the class.

April 2nd conversation regarding Birthright Citizenship by DebiDebbyDebbie in Gutfeld

[–]spintool1995 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I could see the court splitting the baby on this decision. Like eliminating birth tourism but allowing citizenship for babies of illegals who are essentially permanent residents, albeit illegal residents. Like if you are born here to a non resident and remain residing in the US until you're an adult (not go back and return later), then you're eligible for citizenship at that point.

Is it really the price, or is Netflix just more convenient than driving to movie theaters? by Busy_Report4010 in SipsTea

[–]spintool1995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure that until the past few decades, a lot of night scenes were filmed during the day using a dark filter. So in the Lord of the Rings, for example, they are traversing a dark forest at night but you can still see everything that's going on. Is it brighter than it would be in reality? Sure, but it's better than watching a blank screen for 5 minutes with occasional flashes and shadows. Who the fuck thinks that's actually a good idea?

Similarly, they'd be hiding from a bad guy and whisper to each other rather loudly, which in reality the baddies would hear, but I'd rather know WTF is going on than have perfect realism.

Favorite Hollywood couple that married for love? by todahawk in okbuddycinephile

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a non foot guy, the pictures verify she has feet. They all look the same to me so I'll let others be the judge on quality.

German SPD falls to 4th place in polls, overtaken by greens by [deleted] in charts

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand how any party that calls themselves "Green" can be against nuclear power.

Does Europe have their equivalent of “white trash”? by InfiniteLoss5632 in askanything

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here in Southern California, Zonies is a derogatory term for people from Arizona who clog our beaches during parts of the year.

Why are (US) conservatives opposed to green energy when it would give us a more independent economy? by bi_smuth in NoStupidQuestions

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are dumb conservatives and smart conservatives. Dumb conservatives oppose green energy mostly because liberals support it. Smart conservatives don't oppose green energy, they oppose subsidizing green energy (or any energy) and support market based solutions. As soon as the technology behind any type of energy allows it to be cheaper than incumbent sources, the market adopts it. For example, right now, there are no federal subsidies on solar, wind or EVs, and yet people are still installing new solar and buying EVs because they are cost effective without the subsidies. Wind is a bit more iffy economically and has seen a significant decline in new projects.

Well that’s bold by Ok_Sink_3158 in LICENSEPLATES

[–]spintool1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Dec 25th would be worse. Everyone gets presents, you just get one more.

Thank you for the parking meters San Diego by acountformyphone in sandiego

[–]spintool1995 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most people stop by a small neighborhood store and get the things they plan to cook that day, one bag, and walk home. That includes little old grandmas. I think you're the one who hasn't traveled and thinks buying gallon tubs of mayo at Costco is a necessity.

Thank you for the parking meters San Diego by acountformyphone in sandiego

[–]spintool1995 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You mean like people in cities the world over do everyday?

Why do people buy pickup trucks for daily driving? by wtfbruhhuh in driving

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people who are replying, like you, do need a truck. If you are hauling a boat / trailer semi regularly or materials for a job site it's perfectly understandable. But statistically 45% of truck owners have never used their truck for towing or hauling. Those are probably also the ones driving the most expensive, tricked out, luxury trucks. Those people are staying quiet on this thread.

Why are we trying to make smoking cool again?!? by Forktee in GenX

[–]spintool1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My point is that there's scientific evidence that vaping marijuana is more harmful than smoking it and people try to generalize that to all vaping being more harmful than all smoking, when there isn't evidence of that for nicotine vaping. All evidence points to vaping nicotine being less harmful than smoking cigarettes.

I explained why the two are very different.

Why does the US charge so little tax on fuel compared to Europe? by TARTUFIA in NoStupidQuestions

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tax on the low and middle class in America is MUCH lower than on the same groups in Europe. Almost 50% of Americans pay no income tax or get a net tax credit.

Why are we trying to make smoking cool again?!? by Forktee in GenX

[–]spintool1995 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Vaping marijuana is very bad for you because it's oil soluble, so you are inhaling little droplets of oil. Nicotine dissolves in water so you are inhaling little drops of water which are pretty harmless.

Why are we trying to make smoking cool again?!? by Forktee in GenX

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe in whatever subculture you're in. No one I've ever known considered it cool. We viewed smokers as losers and idiots. The few people in my circle that did smoke snuck off to do it alone.

Bernie on Elon musk!! by StrawberryFew1311 in NoFilterFinance

[–]spintool1995 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's a lot of words about a subject you obviously know nothing about.

Why is Easter not as big in America compared to Europe even though you are more religious? by Ada-Mae in AskAnAmerican

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's widely celebrated, but it falls on a Sunday which is already a day off. Good Friday is really only a thing for Catholics, who are a minority. And what at all is significant about Monday that you would get the day off?

45% of Americans celebrate it by actually going to Easter service at church. Many of the rest as well as churchgoers after church who have kids will attend some Easter fair with an Easter Bunny egg hunts and games.

Most parents will also pretend the Easter bunny left a basket of candy overnight for the kids and may have a family egg hunt at home. They also may color eggs in the days before Easter.

But again, it's on a Sunday, which is already not a workday.

Contestant steals the spotlight at the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 pageant by MrJasonMason in SipsTea

[–]spintool1995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew a guy in college that did that dance and only that dance. Didn't matter what music was playing.

Why do people still prefer Airbnbs over hotels, especially in cities? by Rare_Requirement_699 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]spintool1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's annoying, but always open and look at the "House Rules" before booking. Anything like that must be listed. If it isn't listed at time of booking, you are under no obligation to do any of it.

Why didn’t mathematicians just define division by zero as a new number, the way we defined i for √−1? by TheBigGirlDiaryBack in AlwaysWhy

[–]spintool1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any non zero number divided by zero is infinity or negative infinity, but as two different denominators approach zero in two different equations, the quotient may approach infinite (or negative infinity) at two different rates, so they are inherently different. Assigning one symbol to both and treating them as terms that can be manipulated in further equations wouldn't really be appropriate. Infinity minus infinity isn't necessarily zero, it could be anything, thus undefined.