Random thing you loathe right now.

That's the face of a psychopath...

Jokes aside... that's not even a catapult, I snipped that because if she looks down slightly she might as well not be wearing it.

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thats a perfect screenshot. like fenomas said, this kind of non-mask seems to be a thing over there, at least on this series

That made me LOL! Thank you!

1Dgaf wrote:

thats a perfect screenshot. like fenomas said, this kind of non-mask seems to be a thing over there, at least on this series

Understand though that those face shields are purely a TV thing - normal people here don't wear them.

I would imagine that in most cases the on-screen person is getting tested frequently, and the face shield is more of a visual "we're taking covid seriously" signal to the user, than an actual countermeasure.

Single player games that halt your progress to check online then become unplayable.

strangederby wrote:

Single player games that halt your progress to check online then become unplayable.

Constant online checking in general is really bad. There are a couple PS5 games I've recently tried where, in an era where some games have almost no loading times anymore, the ones where I have to sit at a loading screen every time I start up so it can connect with servers to confirm which DLC I have (none of it) feels even more agonizing then ever before. It really helps me consider exactly how much fun I'm really having with it and how much tedium I'm willing to put up with to continue.

Boy, it seems like an easy fix to prevent that. Couldn't they code some DLC check flags into your local copy?

"Does own DLC = True, then Ping Server"
"Does own DLC = False, then do not Ping Server"

They could even deploy patches that add flags for each DLC, so they know what to check for and what not to.

Work is transitioning from O365 to Google Workspace. As someone who lives in Teams: blech.

I can't decide which I hate more, the diverticulitis or the 11 day wait for a C/T scan to see if its worse than that.

Agent 86 wrote:

I can't decide which I hate more, the diverticulitis or the 11 day wait for a C/T scan to see if its worse than that.

When I had it last year (and I just had a mild relapse which was nice and uncomfortable), they sent me to the emergency room to get a C/T scan. As soon as I got there, they immediately set me up with a bed despite a mostly full waiting room. Apparently, my level of infection was so high they were worried I had a perforated bowel. So, if they're making you wait 11 days, at least it's probably not too bad.

NSMike wrote:

Boy, it seems like an easy fix to prevent that. Couldn't they code some DLC check flags into your local copy?

"Does own DLC = True, then Ping Server"
"Does own DLC = False, then do not Ping Server"

They could even deploy patches that add flags for each DLC, so they know what to check for and what not to.

You'd be surprised what devs miss if they dont have time/effort to care. Like GTA online's long load times due to ping the servers for every single DLC shop item. Which only got spotted by an outside source. From my work experience basically all software seems to be held together by duct tape and spit. And the duct tape can slide.

Still make me nervous about banks and anything financial online.

“This patch will improve the experience for players who did not buy DLC, but will do nothing for those who did buy DLC.”

“Yeah we’ll get around to releasing that on the twelfth of never.”

The original blurry moving screen of the Game Boy. People told me it was awesome back then, but I disliked it. Even Tetris was a chore.

Was assigned something at work that I straight up don't think I can do/understand. At least on time. I tried but it's like punching a wall. Not going to be a fun conversation.

MaxShrek wrote:

The original blurry moving screen of the Game Boy. People told me it was awesome back then, but I disliked it. Even Tetris was a chore.

Ordered one of these for my GBC last week

Rykin wrote:

Ordered one of these for my GBC last week

That screen is f*cking gorgeous, and has no business whatsoever being posted in this thread. Except in the context of me no longer having my old GBC, and therefore me not being able to benefit from this mod.

Once in a while I watch one of those YouTube videos talking about an unsolved disappearance/murder or a horrible freak accident that happened in history.

4 days ago I did the latter and my mind made the story so vivid that it sent my brain in full-fledged anxiety mode. I actually slept really poorly that night because my brain wouldn't stop making me think about how awful that situation would be if it happened to me. The rational part of my brain pointing out how insanely unlikely it would be did nothing to remove it. I'm back to sleeping again but it still takes a bit of work because I still have those intrusive thoughts.

Not going to say what the story was because nothing to be gained from sharing it other than having other people who already had the same experience sharing in my misery.

I guess what I'm loathing is that it's already easy to find negative things to worry about without trying or just by watching the news. And yet my curiosity over a morbid example of someone else's misfortune still takes over me and I search it out. I always remember how interesting a tale full of mystery or man's hubris is in general, and always forget that once in a while the story sticks in a horrendous way, and I'm left feeling like an idiot for searching that content out in the first place.

kuddles wrote:

Once in a while I watch one of those YouTube videos talking about an unsolved disappearance/murder or a horrible freak accident that happened in history.

4 days ago I did the latter and my mind made the story so vivid that it sent my brain in full-fledged anxiety mode. I actually slept really poorly that night because my brain wouldn't stop making me think about how awful that situation would be if it happened to me. The rational part of my brain pointing out how insanely unlikely it would be did nothing to remove it. I'm back to sleeping again but it still takes a bit of work because I still have those intrusive thoughts.

Not going to say what the story was because nothing to be gained from sharing it other than having other people who already had the same experience sharing in my misery.

I guess what I'm loathing is that it's already easy to find negative things to worry about without trying or just by watching the news. And yet my curiosity over a morbid example of someone else's misfortune still takes over me and I search it out. I always remember how interesting a tale full of mystery or man's hubris is in general, and always forget that once in a while the story sticks in a horrendous way, and I'm left feeling like an idiot for searching that content out in the first place.

If it any sympathy to you I did the same thing reading a rather long horror story late at night when I was tired. My head was filled with those intrusive thoughts as well and just could not sleep. Had to use a vape with with the type of weed that just just calms you down and removes the anxiety. Only then I was able to sleep.

master0 wrote:
kuddles wrote:

Once in a while I watch one of those YouTube videos talking about an unsolved disappearance/murder or a horrible freak accident that happened in history.

4 days ago I did the latter and my mind made the story so vivid that it sent my brain in full-fledged anxiety mode. I actually slept really poorly that night because my brain wouldn't stop making me think about how awful that situation would be if it happened to me. The rational part of my brain pointing out how insanely unlikely it would be did nothing to remove it. I'm back to sleeping again but it still takes a bit of work because I still have those intrusive thoughts.

Not going to say what the story was because nothing to be gained from sharing it other than having other people who already had the same experience sharing in my misery.

I guess what I'm loathing is that it's already easy to find negative things to worry about without trying or just by watching the news. And yet my curiosity over a morbid example of someone else's misfortune still takes over me and I search it out. I always remember how interesting a tale full of mystery or man's hubris is in general, and always forget that once in a while the story sticks in a horrendous way, and I'm left feeling like an idiot for searching that content out in the first place.

If it any sympathy to you I did the same thing reading a rather long horror story late at night when I was tired. My head was filled with those intrusive thoughts as well and just could not sleep. Had to use a vape with with the type of weed that just just calms you down and removes the anxiety. Only then I was able to sleep.

This happens to me too, but my anxiety comes mostly from learning the truth about racism and other right wing politics.

Finally met a guy I was considering dating seriously, and I got ghosted. The fact that I see him walk by my place daily is only adding salt to the wound.

Oh well.

strangederby wrote:

Single player games that halt your progress to check online then become unplayable.

Hit man was that game for me.

bobbywatson wrote:

Finally met a guy I was considering dating seriously, and I got ghosted. The fact that I see him walk by my place daily is only adding salt to the wound.

Oh well.

Would you ever consider popping out as he’s walking past and casually say, “Hi. What happened to you. We were supposed to hang out. Remember?” Look him in the eye, so if he lies to you he has to do it right to your face. Keep a poker face. Make him think that you’re not really hurt or upset. Just a friendly matter of fact question.

I do stuff like this sometimes. It’s sort of a game where I try to be brave enough to have uncomfortable conversations. I’m married, so I’m not talking about dating. Sometimes I talk to right wing closeted racists about their political views. I feel like I need to take a shower afterwards, but I feel like the conversations help me to learn things about myself. I try to stick to asking questions rather than prosthelytize my own opinions.

Practicing having uncomfortable conversations makes it easier to have uncomfortable conversations.

RawkGWJ wrote:
bobbywatson wrote:

Finally met a guy I was considering dating seriously, and I got ghosted. The fact that I see him walk by my place daily is only adding salt to the wound.

Oh well.

Would you ever consider popping out as he’s walking past and casually say, “Hi. What happened to you. We were supposed to hang out. Remember?” Look him in the eye, so if he lies to you he has to do it right to your face. Keep a poker face. Make him think that you’re not really hurt or upset. Just a friendly matter of fact question.

I did think about it. Will keep you posted.

New Lil Nas X MV where he dances naked in a prison shower, followed by a new episode of Ted Lasso, this day can't get any better, right?

Edit: We texted this morning, I think we're good now. We'll see if I can figure out a way to ask him out.

RawkGWJ wrote:

Would you ever consider popping out as he’s walking past and casually say, “Hi. What happened to you. We were supposed to hang out. Remember?” Look him in the eye, so if he lies to you he has to do it right to your face. Keep a poker face. Make him think that you’re not really hurt or upset. Just a friendly matter of fact question.

This honestly sounds like a completely terrible idea.

kuddles wrote:
RawkGWJ wrote:

Would you ever consider popping out as he’s walking past and casually say, “Hi. What happened to you. We were supposed to hang out. Remember?” Look him in the eye, so if he lies to you he has to do it right to your face. Keep a poker face. Make him think that you’re not really hurt or upset. Just a friendly matter of fact question.

This honestly sounds like a completely terrible idea.

Why? It’s honest. Direct. It’s also a very brave thing to do.

I’m not trying to pressure Bobby or anyone else to do something they’re not comfortable with doing. If Bobby or anyone else chooses not to do something like this, I respect that decision. But…

Bobby says he’s possibly interested in dating this guy. Wouldn’t it be good to know right away if the guy is a massive bullsh*tter?Conversely, if this guy is a genuine person, wouldn’t it be great to learn just how sincere he is right up front?

Life is short. Why beat around the bush?

Thanks to some ongoing health issues, insomnia. What I wouldn’t give for a decent nights sleep

RawkGWJ wrote:
kuddles wrote:
RawkGWJ wrote:

Would you ever consider popping out as he’s walking past and casually say, “Hi. What happened to you. We were supposed to hang out. Remember?” Look him in the eye, so if he lies to you he has to do it right to your face. Keep a poker face. Make him think that you’re not really hurt or upset. Just a friendly matter of fact question.

This honestly sounds like a completely terrible idea.

Why? It’s honest. Direct. It’s also a very brave thing to do.

I’m not trying to pressure Bobby or anyone else to do something they’re not comfortable with doing. If Bobby or anyone else chooses not to do something like this, I respect that decision. But…

Bobby says he’s possibly interested in dating this guy. Wouldn’t it be good to know right away if the guy is a massive bullsh*tter?Conversely, if this guy is a genuine person, wouldn’t it be great to learn just how sincere he is right up front?

Life is short. Why beat around the bush?

So: Long story short, we're good now, that was a case of me somewhat over-reacting (which I will admit happens to me once in a while). We texted yesterday morning, and there was a good explanation for the long silence. We won't be able to meet for a while due to circumstances I am not going to elaborate on, but I'm OK with that, and I won't worry about it anymore.

Regarding the discussion:

We met each other by chance yesterday, as I was bringing my bike out to test the repairs I had just made. I need to emphasize the "by chance" part. And I think this is one aspect whether this is a good or a bad idea depends on. Me looking out at my window for him to walk by and rush downstairs feels creepy to me. Bumping into him randomly does not (at least not for me).

The other aspect that would make this a good or a bad plan is whether the discussion is forced on the person or not. I my case, it was not: I said "Hi", he said "Hi, where are you going?". In this specific case, I did not initiate the longer discussion, he did.

All's well that ends well!