My portfolio looks fantastic, but that has to remain untouched for at least 2 more decades. Feels weird to see that while simultaneously looking for better grocery store deals and cutting down on fun spending like restaurants, happy hours, and clothes. I never spent a ton on those things yet the little bit is now having a real impact on my monthly budget.

I think the ban is on using VPNs to circumvent the prediction market prohibition, not on using VPNs whatsoever.

And, when mainstream media periodically interviews republican congressmen who happen to be opposed to the Trump admin’s latest corruption/idiocy, why the hell do they never ask “Since you’re against these illegal/irresponsible actions… what the flying F are you gonna do about it?”

Me to a T. Funny to see some of my friends chasing fancy stuff and worshipping rich celebrities living their fancy lives. One buddy was jaw-to-floor shocked when I said I couldn’t care less about Bezos’ wedding.

Thanks for the detailed history. That was fun to read, and you landed it perfectly back at the initial site.

Which goes hand in hand with similar safety that comes with having an extensive global economy. Isolationism very directly makes the entire world less safe.

Please tell me more about the daily new account strategy. I’ve been permabanned (my email address and IP address) for unintentionally accessing a subreddit with one account that another account had been temporarily banned from.

With a brand new account, I figure you are automatically shadowbanned or at least in most subreddits. Also, aren’t there quite a few subreddits who simply don’t let you participate until your Reddit quality score is high enough?

I see HP fun or mockery. I upvote HP fun or mockery.

Am I missing a punchline at the end? Or does it simply end with additional frustration?

I remember briefly hearing that speculation but then PBS Spacetime putting that theory to bed by explaining that (IIRC) Jupiter would have to be much more massive for it to have had a chance at becoming a brown star.

The Milky Way and Andromeda are on a direct collision course and in all probability there won’t be a single star collision at least on the first pass.

Maybe the factoid first became popular when the USSR existed

While technically true, I think poker actually is one of those games in which the stakes (providing a tangible fear of loss) are a valuable element to the game. Tournament style poker would essentially accomplish this, but it’s not always easy to round up enough friends to make it enjoyable. And even then, the people who drop out early on have to either watch or find something else to do.

I play WordFeud with friends and see the kazzzhhii ads after 50% of my plays. (Didn’t wanna spell it correctly and give them even more web presence)

I like how “British” is part of the derogatory portion of the list

I’m afraid I’ve used “lol” so much for so many years that this is exactly how people will interpret my texts if I suddenly stop now.

I finally know the proper spelling for my sinister scheming noises

Sushi lovers only pretend to like uni to make themselves seem fancier to others.

Am I interpreting correctly that you have a wife as well as at least one additional sex partner? Niceeee.

Damn this hits close to home. I always stop myself before sending that text, but holy damn do I feel tempted.