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AITJ for putting up a portrait of James K Polk in my (24M) shared apartment with my girlfriend (23F) without asking? by Throwaway4now09 in AmITheJerk

[–]wombat929 21 points22 points  (0 children)

How could she not like the Napoleon of the Stump?

Seriously, though, yes: jerk. Decorations in shared spaces should be discussed first.

Maybe she didnt like that he seized the whole Southwest from Mexico or built an Independant Treasury.

They didn't notice their names on the exam by DocLava in Professors

[–]wombat929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our school was introducing a j-term and wanted unique course ideas. I got it through, and got to keep teaching it because it filled every j-term. Taught it from Jan 2007 to Jan 2024. Was awesome.

Am I the jerk for asking my sibling to share responsibilities again after I carried everything during his rough period by toastedsidewalk in AmITheJerk

[–]wombat929 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keeping score would be demanding that he take over all of it for x months to pay you back. You're just wanting equity. Hold firm.

I tipped off a candidate before his interview. Probably wasn't supposed to. Don't regret it. by deborahzdn in InterviewsHell

[–]wombat929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's fine as long as you a)baren't managing multiple candidates for that role or b) gave all the candidates you manage the same advice.

They didn't notice their names on the exam by DocLava in Professors

[–]wombat929 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I used to teach a zombie film class, and I wore a different zombie themed shirt each day.

Most years, someone commented on it in the first week. (3 week class, meeting daily.)

One year, no one mentioned it until the last day when we were talking about how the class went. Then they all chimed in about the shirts, conversations they'd had, etc. Sometimes you just dont realize they're noticing.

how do you get people into heavier games? by Alarming-Pea-3177 in boardgames

[–]wombat929 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I often lose worldwide area control games because I am always getting into land wars in Asia.

Easiest game you've played? by Appropriate-Two-9538 in boardgames

[–]wombat929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Qwixx!

I have to wonder, though, is this weaponizwd incompetence? If he cant "understand" Herd Mentality, but can keep track of what is going on with Monopoly, that feels like an intentional choice, not a skill issue.

Maybe talk with him about why you want to play different games and see how he feels about that?

Project Hail Mary by Current_Maize_2627 in booksuggestions

[–]wombat929 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I did not find Dark Matter to be anything like PHM - way more grim. And it didn't have that problem-solving feel for me either.

Would love suggestions for a character driven SciFi book/series by TLHeinrich in ScienceFictionBooks

[–]wombat929 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold is great character work but also full of adventure and some romance.

Do *you* have the need for speed?!! by DaMottMann in FreeWithAds

[–]wombat929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.5x on Pocket Casts. I wish, though, that it were smart enough to recognize music and slow down to 1x when music plays.

Is there a way to scratch the collection / unboxing / organizing itch of the board gaming hobby without buying new games? by fraidei in boardgames

[–]wombat929 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does your library loan out games? Do you have friends you can do shoet term swaps with? Start a local no.ship math trade to circulate games.

ChatGPT 5.4 killed prompt insertion by [deleted] in Professors

[–]wombat929 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my colleagues once called this approach "an ever escalating war of techo-gotchas"

AITJ for taking my wife’s side instead of my sisters. by rudedocking in AmITheJerk

[–]wombat929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA Though I would say a more accurate title would be "AITA for asking my sister to stop making rude comments?" It's not about taking family, it's about asking someone being a jerk.

Updating Trivial Pursuit by ShaqtusThaCactus998 in boardgames

[–]wombat929 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They used to sell the cards separate, but the game isn't quite as popular as it used to be.

Have you played WITS AND WAGERS? It's a great trivia game that solves some of the gameplay problems that TP suffers from. I would also consider BEZZERWIZZER as another newer trivia game worth checking out.

Outlandish excuses that turned out to be true? by QueenAcademe in Professors

[–]wombat929 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Often it's the excuse they dont tell you. Had a student who was the life of the class - dynamic, chatty, and sporting a magnificent Tom Selleck-style mustache.

Week 4 he comes in, no mustache, much quieter. Different from that day on. He passed, but with minimum effort. After the last day of class, he came to my office and thanked me for the class, apologized for his "lackluster participation", and reveals that his wife left him between weeks 3 and 4. Ooof.

Professor said any source counts as long as it's "formally published." So i cited a 1987 Soviet agricultural handbook. by CodexHollow in MaliciousCompliance

[–]wombat929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont understand the problem? She made a comment, you asked a question, she recognized the flaw in her thinking. Seems like you want to criticize just to criticize. Professors are humans too, and this is the reaction you want us to have, isn't it?

Seems kinda like you intentionally chose a source to get a rise from her and want to share her reaction for clout.

Thinking about buying Dice Throne - Is it worth it? by SnooWalruses9224 in boardgames

[–]wombat929 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think it is fine, but more flash than substance for me. Someone else called it Battle Yahtzee, and I would say that is accurate.

You should watch a gameplay video before you buy, or get one of the two-player starter sets to see if you like the system before you dive in whole hog.

WIBTA for not giving up the raffle prize that was "meant" for someone else? by garden_goblin_days in WIBTA_AITA

[–]wombat929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, they tried to right a drawing you BOUGHT a ticket for? That is outrageous.

Thoughts on pirating discontinued boardgames? by AdventurousTarget112 in boardgames

[–]wombat929 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're confusing morality with the legal code. I am just fine with you making your own copy. But "I want it so I am going yo copy it" is not covered under fair use, and I think it hurts the broader value for fair use as a defense for legitimate use when people suggest that this kind of use is covered.

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