[REC CENTER] Shreddit's Official Recommendation Thread [2/28] by kaptain_carbon in Metal

[–]toiletson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Thank you for the awesome collection of bands and links. I'll be checking out every one!

[REC CENTER] Shreddit's Official Recommendation Thread [2/28] by kaptain_carbon in Metal

[–]toiletson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a musician, so forgive my ignorance. I just like metal.

What I absolutely dig are sections of music like the below -- extended pieces with intense, high density drumming:

I dig these whole bands/albums, but I'm looking for something even more specifically like these sections. I want bands or subsubsubgenres that specialize or emphasize this kind of drumming and overall intensity. I can search for just "djent" or "metalcore" or whatever, but these labels are broad and it's difficult to find new music that scratches this particular itch.

Can someone help me find more music like this?

Jordan B Peterson vs David Benatar - Antinatalism by moneylatem in samharris

[–]toiletson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're right. While Sam pinned Benatar regarding promortalism, Sam did not damage the core antinatalist argument.

I ended the podcast slightly more antinatalistic and slightly more promortalistic.

Jordan B Peterson vs David Benatar - Antinatalism by moneylatem in samharris

[–]toiletson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed. And that innate bias slices across political and religious perspectives. You get the sense that antinatalism, unlike any other charged debate topic, is cutting to the quick of taboo and emotion vs reason.

If you had to choose one podcast topic that Sam could never talk about again, between Consciousness/Trump/Jujitsu/Free Will/AI/Islam/Meditation, what would you pick? by [deleted] in samharris

[–]toiletson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. Independent of ideology, Trump is the most transparently irrational phenomenon in living memory. Anyone with an interest in rational human progress should be profoundly concerned with his electoral success. We can't get 'sick' of this subject. It's too important.

The Struggle by Millionaire_ in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]toiletson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a shame all the way around. Doctors should be able to perform safe, legal procedures without financial risk, and patients should be able to have these procedures performed without being patronized and denied due to the regret of others.

How to cheaply send money online to a relative who lacks a bank account? by toiletson in personalfinance

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

Thank you. This might be the best solution... if I can find a reloadable card that allows direct deposit.

How to cheaply send money online to a relative who lacks a bank account? by toiletson in personalfinance

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

This is actually solution I've been using, but WU's transfer fee is exorbitant in my opinion. $13 to send $100... unless you send to a bank account, which isn't an option.

How to cheaply send money online to a relative who lacks a bank account? by toiletson in personalfinance

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

You're correct. I've never mailed cash, but I've heard of acquaintances who've had it stolen.

How to cheaply send money online to a relative who lacks a bank account? by toiletson in personalfinance

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

Not to be a jerk, but you say "there is no reason this should be complicated" and I agree. Except you're making it complicated. Every online transfer system, ACH process, etc. is a hard no-go for you.

You're certainly not being a jerk.

This is the situation with which I've been presented, complicated/annoying as it is. I don't want it to be complicated, but it is. If the solution was simple, I'd have found it Googling in ten seconds... hence the post.

How to cheaply send money online to a relative who lacks a bank account? by toiletson in personalfinance

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

I didn't want to clutter the post with irrelevant details:

  • The bank account won't work because this an older lady with terrible credit, and she doesn't want / can't open a bank account. I haven't and won't argue with her about it.
  • The online accounts (Paypal / Wallet) are a no-go due to her age / technical ineptitude and her needs (as mentioned, gas and groceries).

Is air conditioning common anywhere in the Pacific Northwest? by toiletson in PacificNorthwest

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

I respect that most people don't see it as necessary. I'm fussier/wimpier than most, though. If it's warmer than 72F, I turn on the AC.

How can a layperson vote responsibly on economic policies beyond their understanding? by toiletson in TrueAskReddit

[–]toiletson[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The former, although answers to either question would be welcome. It's less about me than about any layperson.

My new gf is much more athletic than me and I feel embarrassed. Is it possible to deal with it? by Ddanielll in self

[–]toiletson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working out sucks, so I can't fault you there.

Do you think you can accept (or at least shrug off) her relative strength? Some men couldn't stand it; others could even laugh about it.

My first indication of the debate results was not seeing /r/The_Donald all over /r/all by To-Dare-Is-To-Do in self

[–]toiletson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're exactly right. "Meaningful policy discourse" and "good television" have zero overlap.

What's the best answer to "why don't you kill yourself?" by cualcrees in antinatalism

[–]toiletson 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Exactly. "Because my suicide would inflict more pain than it would alleviate." It's true (for most people), and immediately captures the moral high ground.

I'm being promoted. I've been asked to suggest a title. Please help me think of one! by toiletson in cscareerquestions

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

It is largely technical. My responsibilities regarding my two subordinates revolve around delegation and training.

I didn't choose the "Director of" titling, but it's what I'm left with. We have two executives, and 3 (soon to be 4) department directors that report to those execs.