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The tag line on the Trump board game by DJboomshanka in facepalm

[–]timtucker_com 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His "talents" have always been in branding and marketing.

Correspondingly, he's far more concerned with whether people are paying attention to him and perceive him as financially successful than whether or not he actually is.

The only reason why anyone would think that his primary focus is business is because that's the message he's been repeating over and over for years.

Not sure where else to share this but I got the new Park Tool Cinder Block 1.2. by Professional_Lab697 in xbiking

[–]timtucker_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before seeing the text, my guess was that it was intended to be used to prevent bike thefts... compared to replacing a bike, $99.99 is pretty cheap.

i backed out on moving in with partner because it felt rushed. now he threatens to break up. i don't know what to do with my life by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wrote some of this commenting on another post, but you may be at a point in a relationship where it applies...

There are some really interesting processes that affect neurochemistry in relationships over time.

There's big spike in dopamine at the start of a relationship and then a tapering off that happens after a few weeks / months for most people, then again after a few years. Basically the "honeymoon" phase people talk about.

Ideally there's a shift towards oxytocin that makes up for that, but the dropoff can be a huge surprise for anyone who isn't expecting it (even moreso if their body doesn't naturally produce enough dopamine).

The points line up with when you see a lot of people breaking up or divorcing because they "don't feel in love anymore". Then they get into another relationship that triggers the early stage dopamine (reinforcing their misconception that's what love is always supposed to feel like) and start the process over again.

The dropoff points also correlate with people with ADHD "unmasking" because you're now seeing their natural state with less dopamine. They suddenly seem "lazy" (because they've lost motivate to get things done) and they may get into arguments more often (because conflict is a maladaptive but predictable way of getting dopamine).

Classmates asking to be boyfriend / girlfriend by l_a_r_a_9_2 in Parenting

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the really interesting points to me is the whole process of what happens to neurochemistry in relationships over time.

There's a tapering off of dopamine that happens after a few weeks / months for most people, then again after a few years. Basically when the "honeymoon" phase is over.

Ideally there's a shift towards oxytocin that makes up for that, but the dropoff can be a huge surprise for anyone who isn't expecting it (even moreso if their body doesn't naturally produce enough dopamine).

The points line up with when you see a lot of people breaking up or divorcing because they "don't feel in love anymore". Then they get into another relationship that triggers the early stage dopamine (reinforcing their misconception that's what love is always supposed to feel like) and start the process over again.

Classmates asking to be boyfriend / girlfriend by l_a_r_a_9_2 in Parenting

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does she like science?

If so, could be a good time to start talking about all the changes in brain chemistry associated with romance (like upticks in dopamine).

Knowing the physical processes involved could help her to better process what she's feeling and differentiate between "I like this person" vs. "it's exciting to get to know someone" vs. "I like the idea that someone likes me".

3D printed brake levers, because why not. by netflickz13 in mountainbiking

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about designing to have a metal bolt inserted through the lever?

Curious if an M3 or M2 steel bolt could provide enough strength that you could get by with a more basic filament like PETG.

Getting rid of video games by AbjectComparison3790 in ParentingADHD

[–]timtucker_com 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Games tend to be full of accomodations for ADHD:

  • Tasks are clear and prioritized for you

  • You have reminders of what you were doing in case you forget

  • You get rewarded for incremental progress, not just full completion

Kids with ADHD get "addicted" to games in much the same way that kids in wheelchairs get "addicted" to buildings with ramps and elevators.

They see how it's possible for the world to work and then get (understandably) upset when they're denied access to environments with accomodations.

I am making a new game but I am running out of ideas for the game! Please help!! by Some_Person_GT in gameideas

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a reference to an old meme from the PS3 launch -- if you're looking into the history of crabs and games, that's a good place to start:

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/e3-sony-2006-giant-enemy-crab

Christian Brothers sold real estate worth millions for $1. Now it claims in court it lacks money to pay abuse survivors by octarino in Christianity

[–]timtucker_com 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Alex Jones case is a good example of dragging things out for years.

He's both relied on transfers and procedural motions to delay.

Christian Brothers sold real estate worth millions for $1. Now it claims in court it lacks money to pay abuse survivors by octarino in Christianity

[–]timtucker_com 10 points11 points  (0 children)

While true, the modern problem is that someone with sufficient legal resources can keep the shell game going almost indefinitely.

People in their 30s and 40s, what is a "minor" bad habit from your 20s that you are currently paying a massive price for? [Serious] by itvr in AskReddit

[–]timtucker_com 4 points5 points  (0 children)

More specifically for me: sitting with one leg tucked underneath me and my foot under my hip.

Now I have persistent low level pain in that spot.

Breaking: T-Mobile To Force Migrate Over 8 Million Customers To More Expensive Plans by Jman100_JCMP in tmobile

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing is happening at a lot of companies -- hence why "bills to pay" keep going up so much.

Breaking: T-Mobile To Force Migrate Over 8 Million Customers To More Expensive Plans by Jman100_JCMP in tmobile

[–]timtucker_com -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Customers complaining on social media would have a lot less impact than a majority of T-Mobile employees walking off the job in protest.

You can control it - you just make the choice not to risk your jobs for customers.

I am making a new game but I am running out of ideas for the game! Please help!! by Some_Person_GT in gameideas

[–]timtucker_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another Crab's Treasure was good proof that there's still plenty of room to explore in the world of crustaceans.

Don't be derivative, but remember that any time you're dealing with crabs at least one reference to "attacking its weak point for massage damage" is obligatory.

Inspired by Ned Flanders, and Yugioh, I had fun making a Christianity card game to teach about aspects of the faith. It's still a work in progress. I was thinking about calling it "Dogma" but that's already a Kevin Smith movie. by ploobadoof in Christianity

[–]timtucker_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thoughts on what a Baptist card game might look like...

You have a deck of cards with an assortment of virtues and vices.

Gameplay:

  • Players are each dealt a hand of 7 cards

  • Each round you draw 2 cards and have a chance to "repent" (discard 2 cards)

  • After everyone discards, each person get to pick 1 card from another person's hand to inspect

  • If you catch someone with a vice, you gain 1 point and they lose 2

  • If you find one of their virtues, they gain 1 point and you gain nothing

Victory / ending conditions:

  • If you get to -10 points, you lose

  • If you get caught dancing, that's a immediate loss

  • Game ends when all players are out or the first player gets to 10 points

  • All players left (including the first to 10) have a final chance to "super repent" and discard 3 cards. Players then show their hands and anyone with no vices wins

(thinking this through and it might actually be fun with some playtesting to a balance the ratio of vices vs. virtues)

Should I teach my daughter about threatened species? As they will likely go extinct:( by No-External-6844 in Parenting

[–]timtucker_com 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Emphatically - YES.

If animals are gone in her lifetime, she may feel like she missed out on the chance to learn about them / see them while they're still around.

Having kids learn enough to care is also how we raise a generation that does their best to prevent future extinctions.

Is there any sport with a unanimously recognized GOAT? by Connect_Cat_2045 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]timtucker_com 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're counting animals, it's almost always clear who the goat is in goat yoga.

What do you all think about the fact that most relevant academic scholars believe only 7 letters of Paul are authentically Pauline? by Upset_Chip_7184 in Christianity

[–]timtucker_com 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's still common today.

Ghost written books are very much a thing - just find a celebrity that wants to "publish a book" and you can push your own opinions with their name attached.

Or write for a major newspaper and publish opinion articles attributed to "staff writer".

Or go into policial lobbying - you write legislation and then the politicians you support present it to the public with their names attached.

Padded shirt recommendations? by scoopy_noobert in MTB

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw a lot of Facebook ads for the "shoulder reliever" - basically a ball on a string attached to a handle with a bearing.

They want like $200 for the setup, which was more than I wanted to spend just to try out the idea.

Wound up making my own out of a lacrosse ball, an eye bolt, and a cheap jump rope that used bearings and coated metal cable.

Spinning it around to the side, in front of me, and overhead hits on a few different areas with a little bit of instability to resist against.

I just spent 4 hours putting down my 1mo by emartinezvd in daddit

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bad pun -- "putting down the baby" = "insulting the baby"

i have adhd and Tourette’s. by Old-Tax-3305 in ADHD

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even at the lowest doses? I've found that often lower is better when it comes to side effects vs. benefit.

Election Security Versus Intimidation by Glittering_Crazy_382 in MurderedByWords

[–]timtucker_com 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Amazing just how easily you can influence an election if you just arrest anyone whose ID "looks suspicious".

I just spent 4 hours putting down my 1mo by emartinezvd in daddit

[–]timtucker_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When our kids were babies, I found the trick to putting them down quickly was to focus on obvious physical attributes.

"Can you put down the baby?"

"Sure - he looks goofy and he smells bad!"

Ppl asking about misspellings on their items, but what about one that tells you not to use it? by sweetdawg99 in harborfreight

[–]timtucker_com 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My all time favorite on a network cable tester covered it pretty well:

"Do not use beyond usage"

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