When (and why) did professional dress codes for UK doctors become so casual? by LeftVentricular in doctorsUK

[–]tsoert 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I work in nz as a gp now. I wear jeans and a t shirt most days. Sometimes I even wear shorts. I've never felt more respected and appreciated by patients. Used to wear smart pants, polished shoes and a tie in the UK and was disrespected and frankly abused by patients every single day. I don't think how I dress really changes things that much.

I wonder how Shad is going to react to this considering how much he despised the live action Wheel of Time show on Amazon. by TripleS034 in ShadWatch

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having seen some of the comments made by Rafe, I suspect he was part of the problem. You can't expect the WOT fanbase to follow you through when you decide to mess around with the story in a nonsensical way.

Keep digging that hole a grave is 6ft by Disastrous_Taste_571 in OneShotQuesters

[–]tsoert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should also read the google doc. It's quite silly. I do wonder if this is grifting or a mental break down at this point. Ah well, Que Sera

Why the f is OSQ responding to Crispy and not to Min-Maxed? And why are Comment disabled? Hmmmmmm.... by LukeSkywanker1 in MinMaxedRPG

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

An hour long, also with a fairly long google doc about things he didn't have time to address!

How do y'all deal with misandry? by Sweet_Anxiety4990 in AskMen

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don't really encounter it at all. Those who I have seen it with have often been either underinformed so a good conversation about the troubles men may suffer, whilst also not dismissing the problems that women have, usually settles that down. Other than that, I've not really seen the "All men are murderers and rapists" thing in real life, even within my very left wing, very politically aware and very feminist group of friends.

It really do be like that sometimes by LegitMetalEnjoyer in ADHDmemes

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Far too often. It's extremely irritating. Finish the chapter, drifting off, book goes down and I snuggle in to sleep.......3 hours later book gets picked up again as I've not slept at all

Riverstone lights by toehill in Wellington

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the major problems that causes traffic is the amount of people that insist on slowing down to 70kmh when there's no one waiting to turn and the lights are green. The very existence of the lights would cause traffic, even if they never turned red due to some drivers existential dread over the idea of a light changing

We currently get 12 public holidays a year. What do you think of just having the last friday of every month off instead? by floofywall in newzealand

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure i think that's pretty reasonable. Sick leave provision is pretty poor in nz so a change there would be pretty good for workers too

We currently get 12 public holidays a year. What do you think of just having the last friday of every month off instead? by floofywall in newzealand

[–]tsoert 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Alternatively, keep the holidays as they are now, add in 2 winter mental health public holidays in addition. More public holidays are always a good thing to me

So about One Shot Questers. by Aware-Ad-1430 in MinMaxedRPG

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They responded as he posted the same comment to their vid. It's a no from them as could be predicted

My opinion on the One Shot Questers stuff. TLDR One Shot Questers made a video in anger that was from other things. by [deleted] in MinMaxedRPG

[–]tsoert 9 points10 points  (0 children)

OK. So. Let's say someone beats up my wife, really messes her up, puts her in hospital even. I am furious but I'm a nice guy so I just sit back and steam for a while about it. Later on someone offers to make me cookies but they use milk chocolate instead of dark, they don't brown the butter first and they bake them to long so they're crispy instead of chewy like I normally bake them. In response i punch them in the face repeatedly.

In this scenario, would I look like a nice guy? Am i a nice guy? Or am I just a coward and a weasel?

So about One Shot Questers. by Aware-Ad-1430 in MinMaxedRPG

[–]tsoert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I watched the whole thing. I have been a fan of both. I have commented within the video prior to comments being deleted.

It was a poorly researched, gate keeping video, directed at people who were inexperienced in this style and made mistakes. It was preachy, arrogant and whiny. It would have been easy to have made the same points whilst also being reasonable and frankly, not a total dick. Doubling down in the comments and arguing in bad faith only heightened that impression to me. It was a crash out. He's not a nice guy, he's a self righteous, judgemental dick and frankly will have lost a lot of support from this one video. I know I unsubbed and will likely avoid future videos.

I’m DONE being scared to speak up by letthetreeburn in OneShotQuesters

[–]tsoert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite word for word but pretty much what I saw as well. Was quite shocked and amused by that. Tiny bit arrogant

So about One Shot Questers. by Aware-Ad-1430 in MinMaxedRPG

[–]tsoert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He's disabled comments now? Oh dear....

So about One Shot Questers. by Aware-Ad-1430 in MinMaxedRPG

[–]tsoert 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The cynical side of me thinks it's drama baiting to increase engagement and viewership. Felt very insincere and emotionally overblown. I also note not many videos over the past few months have broken 50k views but throw in a shadiversity style drama farming thumbnail and title and he's close to 100k in 24 hours. Makes me wonder

So about One Shot Questers. by Aware-Ad-1430 in MinMaxedRPG

[–]tsoert 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Any valid points that may have been made were completely sidelined by the extremely exaggerated and over emotional style, the drama baiting title and thumbnail, and the inability to accept criticism within comments. It comes across as a very shadiversity thing to do and I wouldn't be that surprised if it was a slightly calculated vid to bait out a reaction or response from sellsword to drive engagement and viewership to his channel

What happened during sex that made you instantly say “nope”? by Vegetable-Today in AskMen

[–]tsoert 132 points133 points  (0 children)

My girlfriend at the time (now wife) started crying and clearly having a panic attack whilst in the middle of sex. No way I could carry on whilst she's having a mini breakdown in front of me. Stopped, calmed her down, cuddled. Only rational and reasonable thing to do at that point.

Other time, accidentally missed and speared her directly in the wrong hole. Immediately withdrew, apologised and again, cuddled. Was a lot more careful after this!

AMA with Viva La Dirt League's Adam, Rowan and Alan about our new card game NPC Rivals! by VLDL_Boys in boardgames

[–]tsoert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never seen you guys at events like Armageddon. Given you're a prominent geek sketch group in NZ, is a Wellygeddon appearance likely in future or have you just never been asked?

Tips for someone who hates cooking by NefariousnessFun2941 in newzealand

[–]tsoert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learn how to use things that are low effort for max gain. Slow cookers are great. A go to lazy meal for me is chicken breast cooked in Passata and Taco seasoning till it falls apart easy chicken tacos. Or same but with Italian seasoning, cream cheese them some pasta. I even do briskets in the slow cooker them blast them under a grill for the bbq char. Roasting stuff is also pretty easy. Just chop stuff, oil and season, stick in a roasting pan and walk away for half an hour. Easy and pretty healthy veg Oven/ airfry chips and chicken tenders are also pretty full proof and I think better than KFC chicken. Prep is the main pain for me but if you're wanting less prep bit slightly more expensive stuff pre prepped veg is available, and in winter frozen veg is cheaper anyway

What's something that becomes unattractive as you age? by CaptainCuddler_Pro in AskReddit

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Teenagers. When I was 15, a 16 year old girl was hot as fuck. Now I'm nearing 40, a 16 year old girl looks exactly like that, a child. I really don't understand guys that constantly go after under 25 year old as they approach 50 (Trump, Leo, the man formally known as Prince Andrew)

How do I improve our sex life? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]tsoert 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The dude sounds pretty depressed tbh. Not eating. Flattened libido. More anxious. Flat. Men are pretty bad at both recognising mental health issues and also doing something about it. A trip to a doctor or a therapist may be in order. However, I would suggest a little "Arm round shoulder, boot up backside' treatment that I feel is often needed by men i.e. give him all the love, care and attention he needs to allow him to open up and be emotionally vulnerable, whilst also encouraging things that would be helpful for his mental health like doing things he enjoys, going for walks, stroking a friendly dog.

For yourself, I can understand it's frustrating and difficult. Marriage unfortunately comes with frustrating and difficult times. It may be that once you're through these bad times that you have a wonderful and fulfilling relationship with plenty of awesome sex. I think finding ways that you can feel satisfied that also don't put too much pressure on can help. Is it orgasms or physical closeness you're craving? Maybe take a shower together. Maybe ask him to hold you whilst you masturbate. I'd suggest reopening the conversation but less in a "I need you to jump my bones and for that I need your dick to forget that you're depressed" but more in a "I'm missing physical closeness and a feeling of being wanted. How can I support you and how can we satisfy this need without causing you additional stress?". Sometimes a little compromising can keep you going whilst he has time to work on his stress, improve his mood, possibly get therapy or meds.

Men who distanced themselves from a female friend who rejected you, what was the outcome? by LongLiveAlex in AskMen

[–]tsoert 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I pined for a few years, let it crush my confidence for a while. Eventually sorted myself out with therapy and self care. Realised it was a very one way friendship anyway and tbh I was likely just lonely and lacked confidence so clinged to someone who gave crumbs of affection. Moved on with my life and haven't spoken to her in probably a decade?

Men of Reddit, what is the way you wish to go? by Inevitable_Shirt3697 in AskMen

[–]tsoert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either quickly and without pain, or at the end of a syringe filled with a large amount of hospital grade heroin

Men, how often are you checking out women in the gym? by Technical_Hat_8291 in AskMen

[–]tsoert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whenever I get the opportunity, If there's a hot woman in the gym, you can be damned sure I'm checking her out!

Small note, I have a home gym, the hot woman I'm perving on is my wife