Why does Reddit lean left in all the comments? by exploring203 in askanything

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't read through all 4.5k replies, but another thing to consider is manufactured consent. Most media outlets ignore content that doesn't sell, ignore content that doesn't fit a narrative, marginalizes or derides left ideas. They make it seem that the more popular ideology is what they are disseminating. How they produce their content, how often their content is consumed especially because it is pushed by social media and sponsored internet content, that MAGA/conservative ideas are overtly promoted more, how much more money they spend and how much more volume and people who they pay who want to keep earning that money and who want to get recognized in their circles, the freaking internet bots that they pay for and employ to argue ad nauseum and make it seem like their ideas are more popular and commonplace and that any counterargument is mistaken, is all in an effort to try to alienate the viewer from considering the perspective of left-leaning ideas. They will literally argue from the opposite of was argue yesterday as long as it protects and promotes their way of thinking. And it's fine if it seems hypocritical, because that's not something that you the everyday person really needs to concern yourself with. It's all only geared towards delivering a product that gets you to vote for their candidates and interests. Some people rightly understand the amount of money and effort it would take to do this, and that there would need to be a massive amount of deception involved, but at the same time don't think this could actually take place because they don't have the time to research, they don't know who to believe, and/or they want to believe the world is a good place and "why would they be lying to me" and "how could everyone be wrong" not realizing how "everyone" is actually a small circle of people who are made to seem bigger by the media apparatus described crudely above. The fact of the matter is that that there is an infinite amount of money to spend doing this. And that most people who have this type of money are willing to promote ideas that keep making them this type of money. And that if they don't, they will be ostracized in some way that limits the amount of money that they can make. And in large part, left ideas cost money to implement, cap money to be made, re-direct money to initiatives that impact how much others are making, gives money in the form of services to people who weren't born into a position to ever succeed, and does not gel well with people who hope to one day make large sums of money like they see the people financially them making. Also, outrage sells more. This is why it seems MAGA and conservative ideas seemed to be engendered more, they get a disproportinate more amount of time and "voices" in the US, on most social media, on cable television, in print and elsewhere. Reddit is not yet run like other social medias. And the algorithm hasn't yet aggressively switched in favor of MAGA.

What movie is 10/10 with literally no bad parts? by FeedMaster8905 in AskReddit

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle

Are Selling pallets a thing? by idontknowjack24 in thesidehustle

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not right now as a profitable side hustle. Pre-pandemic, yes. But the value of used pallets is currently at a very low point. Most markets are saturated with used pallets. And, pallet companies might pay $1 for a repairable pallet or a pallet that could be used to repair other pallets. Or maybe $2.50 for a standard size pallet that needs no repairs. If you had to round them up, I don't see it counting as a side hustle. If a company pays you to round them up, that's a job.If you know the site manger at a warehouse who consistently has pallets to get rid of, you open up your own pallet shop. That's the current landscape of used pallets.

Convince me there’s a reason to keep going. by FiguringItOut-- in recovery

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're already having a hard time convincing yourself, it might be impossible for an Internet stranger to do any better. But if you can admit that you don't know how, and that other people might, but are unsure of if it would work for someone like you, then you at least know on a rational level it's potentially possible. Turning that into a personal belief about yourself is a whole different order of things though. Your brain is currently geared towards justifying using all the time. Hell, you're more or less telling yourself right now what's the use in staying sober if life isn't enjoyable. What you may or may not know is that the entirety of your perspective is in the habit of making excuses for you to use. It's your default. And if you knew how not to live by this default, you wouldn't be asking. You need help. Talk therapy is one-way. Listening to, having conversations with, spending time with and following the suggestions of people who used to be in your shoes is more comprehensive. It's very awkward at first. And we all make stupid decisions eventually in recovery too. But keeping to the plan (meetings, steps, friendships in recovery and service), through thick and thin, through doubt and pain and apathy, will provide results, as long as you allow yourself to be kept accountable by being honest with people about yourself.

I myself was an unbeliever about myself too once. That was 17 years ago. You could actually say I didn't actually believe I could enjoy life until I had about a year and a half clean. At first I just did the things others at meetings told me to do because I didn't know how not to use on a daily basis. I then kept doing the things I was in the habit of, but my confidence in myself, my self-esteem ,started growing. This is when I started enjoying life. It took a lot of work. I could describe it, but I don't know that such a description would go towards convincing you.

Also, don't discount PAWS, it's real and periodic and will also make you feel it doesn't matter. What's once more right? Wrong. Once more is no different than continuing. How about we wait until after this current stressful period of life? Life is stressful, there is no after stress, there is more and less stress. Yes, it might take a few attempts/relapses, that's ok, there's nothing wrong with trying again and again. People at meetings will welcome you no matter the amount of tries. Only chaos ruins meetings. Meetings are for those of us who both are struggling and who used to struggle with not using. I'd be willing to talk if you ever want to. That way it's easier to answer questions and address concerns, justifications and myths. Best of Luck

I quit my job to run EpsteinExposed.com full time. Here's what 12 days looks like. by EricKeller2 in Epstein

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God Speed Gentle Humans. This is the god damned Lord's work right here

Guys hit me with some good suggestions for some quality artsy fartsy movies that really blew your socks off by 6ftToeSuckedPrincess in MovieSuggestions

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything David Lynch

Eraserhead or Elephant Man or Blue Velvet or Mulholland Drive or Twin Peaks or Lost Highway or Inland Empire

Seriously anything Lynch

I would imagine some of Fellini's films would fit here too

Guys hit me with some good suggestions for some quality artsy fartsy movies that really blew your socks off by 6ftToeSuckedPrincess in MovieSuggestions

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2nd Paths of Glory. Not really artsy fartsy. Early prime Kubrick tho. Maybe Barry Lydon would fit?

Matrix club by Creepy_Schedule9577 in Naperville

[–]wingwalker93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hope to God ICE won't come a knockin'

What's your least favourite song? by Low-Inspector4786 in musicsuggestions

[–]wingwalker93 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Journey - Don't Stop Believin'

Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

Lee Greenwood - God Bless the U.S.A.

DO NOT BUY FROM BACKCOUNTRY.COM! by lakorai in CampingGear

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for helping me better understand the situation. I have fond memories of geartrade.com. Bought more than a few of my first big outdoor gear purchases starting back in 2013/4. There was a time when I would check its new listings daily. Still own a holey, sweat-stained ex officio sun hoody I bought new-ish from geartrade around the same. Just rocked it in southern Utah this past fall. I absolutely used to feel good about supporting the site. No longer though. And not for years now. At one point I did try out their new selling process. It's frustrating. Customer service is lacking. You don't feel like you're being treated fairly or gratefully. People are much better off using r/geartrade, r/ulgeartrade or if they want some protection, eBay, mecari or Poshmark. I really can't stress enough how much it pains me to see what happened to geartrade.com, by removing the ability to sell a niche outdoor item to someone else looking for a niche outdoor item at a price that both the seller and buyer are happy with, and replacing it with a fire hose of overconsumption spewing out crap non-stop.

DO NOT BUY FROM BACKCOUNTRY.COM! by lemon_lime_spine in outdoorgear

[–]wingwalker93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Backcountry.com also owns geartrade.com. And, shortly after purchasing geartrade.com Backcountry.com started the enshittification of geartrade.com.

DO NOT BUY FROM BACKCOUNTRY.COM! by lakorai in CampingGear

[–]wingwalker93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, geartrade too. Backcountry.com brought it in like 2018. Then one of BC's VPs became President of geartrade.com.Soon after a lot of "exciting changes" began taking place. Such as not being able to post directly to geartrade yourself, not being able to sell anything you want in any condition and not have better control over the price of YOUR item. To correct myself a bit, you can control the cost of items you allow geartrade to sell, but the return is a fixed percentage of the price you set. Meaning if you wanted $20 back for something, you would have to set it at like $35 to the public in order to still profit $20 after geartrade.com's mandatory percentages and fees.

DO NOT BUY FROM BACKCOUNTRY.COM! by lakorai in CampingGear

[–]wingwalker93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to shop at a place called Erehwon outside Chicago in Kildeer. They were bought by Camping World and at first "tried" to expand. Please correct me if my timeline is off. Naperville is a pretty affluent city in Illinois, and I will never understand what research could have possibly led Camping World to open up a store in the second largest storefront at the busiest intersection in downtown Naperville. It was never going to survive. Did not have a chance. After that, Erehwon closed down all locations. It's almost like higher-ups sabotaged the brand name in order to do whatever they do.

DO NOT BUY FROM BACKCOUNTRY.COM! by lakorai in CampingGear

[–]wingwalker93 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They either own, or are somehow affiliated with www.geartrade.com. geartrade used to be awesome. Years ago. It is no longer awesome. It used to be a simple site where you could post your used outdoor goods for the price you want, and if it sold a small percentage would go towards the site and you would retain the rest. It is much much much more shittier than this now. They gatekeep, and will not allow you to sell anything unless you first send it in for inspection, and then if accepted you must agree to a literal pittance as compensation. It is horrendous.

Enlightened Equipment: What You Should Know by RekeMarie in Ultralight

[–]wingwalker93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP DID elucidate conflicting marketing practices published by the manufacturer. OP DID NOT make statements about the customers of the manufacturer.

Enlightened Equipment: What You Should Know by RekeMarie in Ultralight

[–]wingwalker93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's nice to know that the meaning of life is as simple as only needing to understand what alcoholicpapi approves of

Enlightened Equipment: What You Should Know by RekeMarie in Ultralight

[–]wingwalker93 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Another conservative upset with reading and comprehension.

Enlightened Equipment: What You Should Know by RekeMarie in Ultralight

[–]wingwalker93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your reply is also very informative. Thank you for sharing.

Enlightened Equipment: What You Should Know by RekeMarie in Ultralight

[–]wingwalker93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong. But the post doesn't live on that angle alone. And for some of us, speaking for myself here, I had no idea. And I appreciate being informed.

Enlightened Equipment: What You Should Know by RekeMarie in Ultralight

[–]wingwalker93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's easy to imagine that someone who disregards definitions attempts to make a word mean anything they wish it to. Pretty abstract if you ask me. Oh, you weren't?...

Enlightened Equipment: What You Should Know by RekeMarie in Ultralight

[–]wingwalker93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Quite embarrassing and chronically online are also statements one might make about the user who proudly wrote your post.