WhistlePig's recent activity
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Comment on Mika Biereth backing up his bold words with buckets of goals for AS Monaco – netted ten times in just seven Ligue 1 games in ~sports.football
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Comment on Russian losses hit two grim milestones ahead of Ukraine war anniversary in ~news
WhistlePig LinkI'm admittedly far from an expert on the subject, but I'm skeptical about trusting data provided by the Ukrainian military. Are there potentially less-biased sources of this type of information?I'm admittedly far from an expert on the subject, but I'm skeptical about trusting data provided by the Ukrainian military. Are there potentially less-biased sources of this type of information?
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Comment on Why gen Z is drinking less in ~health
WhistlePig LinkI've had some long-running (albeit minor) issues with alcohol, but stopped drinking altogether for the last 6 months of 2024. I often had problems with moderation in social situations and would...I've had some long-running (albeit minor) issues with alcohol, but stopped drinking altogether for the last 6 months of 2024. I often had problems with moderation in social situations and would sometimes drink too much without thinking. At home, I would never drink during the week but would usually have 1 - 4 drinks on the weekend. I didn't like that habit and the feeling like I needed to drink to relax, so I tried going cold turkey for a while. Quitting was nice overall, but sometimes made social situations a little tricky.
I did have a glass of wine with dinner on new year's eve and a glass of champaign later, so I guess my streak is over. The problem I have now is I don't know what I'm doing; I could easily see myself slipping back into old habits without a plan. I don't think I want to be totally sober, but I need to work on preventing one drink turning into three or four every time I'm out.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (January 2025) in ~health.mental
WhistlePig LinkI feel silly talking about my minor concerns in a thread where people have serious things going on, but I think it will be cathartic to type it out. I picked up running during COVID at the age of...I feel silly talking about my minor concerns in a thread where people have serious things going on, but I think it will be cathartic to type it out.
I picked up running during COVID at the age of 34 and it has been a huge boon to my life. I was an athlete in high school but stopped exercising altogether in college. I ran three to six times a week over the past few years and it felt great. I looked and felt better physically, but the mental health benefits have been the biggest positive. Running has drastically improved my mental well being and it made me sleep like a baby. I run by myself but was looking forward to signing up for my first real race (a half marathon) in 2025. I was also hoping to join a running group to make some friends.
Anyway, I was walking from the kitchen to the living room a few weeks ago and suddenly had shooting pain in my left knee. It was a lot of pain out of nowhere, and I had to drop to the couch while my knee was spasming. After the initial incident, I found that I couldn't put much weight on my left leg without pain. I limped around for the next few days to avoid stressing my knee, but I was more or less mobile. It's gotten better over the past few weeks but my knee feels different. I've been tempted to try to jog, but I don't want to risk causing any more damage before I see a doctor. I have an appointment with an orthopedic doctor next week and I'm worried I'll be told I shouldn't run anymore.
I'm only 37 but, between this issue and throwing out my back a month before, I've never felt older. I've always been healthy and physically capable, so this sudden enfeeblement is pretty scary.
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Comment on Eddie Howe desperate to keep world-class Alexander Isak at Newcastle United – striker has been linked with a move to Arsenal in ~sports.football
WhistlePig Link ParentI'd guess Jesus would make way for any striker we'd be willing to pony up for. He's obviously had a great week, but has looked pretty pitiful for the year prior. Arteta loves Havertz so I think...I'd guess Jesus would make way for any striker we'd be willing to pony up for. He's obviously had a great week, but has looked pretty pitiful for the year prior.
Arteta loves Havertz so I think he'd still get playing time, maybe in midfield.
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Comment on Eddie Howe desperate to keep world-class Alexander Isak at Newcastle United – striker has been linked with a move to Arsenal in ~sports.football
WhistlePig Link ParentNeither Havertz or Jesus play a traditional 9. They're both very involved in build up play, often drop very deep to receive the ball , and even help on defense. These aren't necessarily bad things...Neither Havertz or Jesus play a traditional 9. They're both very involved in build up play, often drop very deep to receive the ball , and even help on defense. These aren't necessarily bad things for any player to do, but some Arsenal fans think we need more of a score-first outlet at the top of the pitch.
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Comment on Eddie Howe desperate to keep world-class Alexander Isak at Newcastle United – striker has been linked with a move to Arsenal in ~sports.football
WhistlePig LinkI want him even more now than I did a few summers ago. He's proven he can produce in the PL, and I think he'd be a good fit with the rest of our front line. I'm pessimistic about it happening...I want him even more now than I did a few summers ago. He's proven he can produce in the PL, and I think he'd be a good fit with the rest of our front line.
I'm pessimistic about it happening though, and I'd be very impressed if we pull it off in January.
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Comment on Star Trek: Section 31 | Trailer in ~movies
WhistlePig LinkI've been thoroughly enjoying re-watching TNG, so I was intrigued to see that a new Star Trek movie was coming out. I watched the first trailer and it looks abysmal. It was hard to recognize as a...I've been thoroughly enjoying re-watching TNG, so I was intrigued to see that a new Star Trek movie was coming out. I watched the first trailer and it looks abysmal.
It was hard to recognize as a Star Trek movie, in fact it kind of reminded me of a Marvel movie with the cringey banter ("I thought you said she was going to hit me?!"). I'm sure it will make a bunch of money, but none will come from my wallet.
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech
WhistlePig LinkI'd love to try it out if anyone still has an invite and is feeling generous!I'd love to try it out if anyone still has an invite and is feeling generous!
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~enviro
WhistlePig LinkThis argument is so tired. Can we just be realists about climate change? Hoping politicians all around the world suddenly stop acting out of self interest is counterproductive, as is expecting...This argument is so tired. Can we just be realists about climate change?
Hoping politicians all around the world suddenly stop acting out of self interest is counterproductive, as is expecting corporations to put anything else over profit.
We need to begin preparing for the most likely scenario, which is 2+ degree warming, though not at the expense of continuing to fund research into direct air captured and other technologies.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig (edited )Link ParentThis is a little pedantic, but I'll amend it for you. "Directly supplying the bombs that are dropped on tens of thousands of innocent children, families, journalists, NGO workers, etc. is the...This is a little pedantic, but I'll amend it for you.
"Directly supplying the bombs that are dropped on tens of thousands of innocent children, families, journalists, NGO workers, etc. is the degree of supporting genocide that is too much"
Of course continuing to do this would be bad also, but having done it in the first place is bad enough. My apologies for the confusion.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentYes.Yes.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentThe 'genocide line' is not one you get to step back from, lmao. Tens of thousands of children have been murdered with our weapons and support, there is nothing he can do to reverse that.The 'genocide line' is not one you get to step back from, lmao. Tens of thousands of children have been murdered with our weapons and support, there is nothing he can do to reverse that.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentI appreciate your thoughtful response but still see things differently. Categorizing actions into philosophical schools of thought is an interesting mental exercise, but doesn't change a lot about...I appreciate your thoughtful response but still see things differently. Categorizing actions into philosophical schools of thought is an interesting mental exercise, but doesn't change a lot about the realities on the ground for me at least.
I wonder if the argument you ascribe to deontologists is too sure of the outcomes we'd see under Trump? It seems to me like there's been an incredible amount of death and destruction on Biden's watch, but the main message I hear from his supporters is "Oh yeah, well imagine how bad it would be under the other guy!". Trump is evil but wildly incompetent. There's a real chance his chaotic and inept administration couldn't even execute the things he's talking about, as bad as they sound.
Also, as a consequentialist, do you ever get to promote positive consequences? Or are you always bound to vote for the lesser of two evils as things get worse and worse over time? This seems like an excellent way to forever entrench the two-party system and lock in the trend of slow decline.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentContinuing to directly supply the bombs that are dropped on tens of thousands of innocent children, families, journalists, NGO workers, etc. is the degree of supporting genocide that is too much....What degree of supporting genocide is too much?
Continuing to directly supply the bombs that are dropped on tens of thousands of innocent children, families, journalists, NGO workers, etc. is the degree of supporting genocide that is too much.
The examples of grey area you provide are all well and good, obviously there are very few certainties in the geopolitics of a viscous and deeply interconnected world, but seeing a genocide unfold before your eyes and continuing to provide material support for it is evil and unforgivable.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentI also live in a swing state. My options are still not limited to genocide enabler or verbal genocide supporter.I also live in a swing state. My options are still not limited to genocide enabler or verbal genocide supporter.
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Comment on Musi’s free music streaming app is a hit with thrifty teens. The app claims to tap content on YouTube, but some in the music industry question the legitimacy of that model. in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentThere are other pieces of software employing the same idea as Musi. I specifically like Spotube, but there are others too.There are other pieces of software employing the same idea as Musi. I specifically like Spotube, but there are others too.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentSaying I need to vote for the guy who enabled the genocide in the first place because his opponent said he'll continue it isn't very convincing. I'm not voting for anyone who, through word or...Saying I need to vote for the guy who enabled the genocide in the first place because his opponent said he'll continue it isn't very convincing. I'm not voting for anyone who, through word or deed, supports genocide.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig (edited )Link ParentNo one said Trump's (non-existant) climate policies would be better? I said Biden's policies won't come close to "reversing" climate change like the comment I replied to stated. If you choose to...No one said Trump's (non-existant) climate policies would be better? I said Biden's policies won't come close to "reversing" climate change like the comment I replied to stated.
If you choose to forever perpetuate the "vote for the lesser of two evils" paradigm, that's up to you, but there are literally are other options. I personally don't owe my vote to any party and won't be guilted into voting for anyone.
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Comment on Macklemore - Hind's Hall (2024) in ~music
WhistlePig Link ParentI haven't seen one person advocate for voting for Trump, so what's your point?I haven't seen one person advocate for voting for Trump, so what's your point?
As an Arsenal fan, a small part of me wonders what Mika could do in our team that's crushed by injuries and desperate for any attacking players. It's easy to play the "what if" game and I know selling him was the right move, but I wish we could see what he could do in the Premier League for this Arsenal team.