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r/MobileLegendsGame
🎮Gaming
1 minute ago

Difficulty Distinguishing Heroes Due to Similar Design and Abilities

Users express frustration with the lack of originality and distinctiveness in hero designs and abilities, leading to confusion and a feeling of blandness, particularly with the hero Zetian, due to her similarities to other heroes in both appearance and gameplay.

5 Quotes

"I keep mixing up Zetian with Blazing Bounties Esme, they have similar head features and their splash arts are nearly identical."

"her design is awfully stale and effects are extremely boring."

"I wish there was more fire in her abilities because from what I can tell she's based around a phoenix."

"every hero feels like a mixed skills of other heroes or old removed skills with small tweaks."

"Zetian feels too bland because her gameplay is a composite other heroes. Her moves are very remincesent of Estes' zone and lunox's 3rd skill, just readjusted to be executed faster and to fit her kit as support/mage. Her ultimate was taken straight from YSS."

r/MobileLegendsGame
🎮Gaming
2 minutes ago

Loss of Post-Game Chat Impairs Ability to Communicate and Express Emotions

Users are frustrated by the removal of the post-game chat feature in a mobile game. This feature was previously used for both trash-talking and expressing appreciation after matches. The lack of this feature has led to a loss of social interaction and an inability to express emotions, particularly frustration.

5 Quotes

"it definitely takes away about 15% of the overall fun"

"Really makes it harder to give the recall spammers their well deserved thrashing after you beat them, but the Layla Laugh is effective enough."

"MOONTON BRING BACK THE POST GAMES CHAT I WANNA SHOW MY TEAMMATES HOW MUCH I LOVE AND APPRECIATE THEM BEING MY TEAMMATES ☺"

"mannnn i miss the chat at the end scoreboard"

"How am I supposed to verbally execute the feeders now?"

r/MkeBucks
Sports
9 minutes ago

Frustration with Clickbait Headlines and Repetitive Reporting in Sports News

Users express frustration with sports news articles that use sensationalized language and rehash old information to generate clicks, particularly regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Milwaukee Bucks.

9 Quotes

"Or the recycled headline: “Giannis is monitoring the situation closely in contemplating his future”"

"If he stays? He's already said he's staying. Don't start repeating ESPN's lies & incompetence. They've been doing this 2017, it's pathetic."

"lol my thoughts exactly. They just can’t help themselves…"

"If? Mother fucker, there is no “if”."

"How in the fuck are there still articles being written about the possibility Giannis might stay?"

"“If” what the fck is that"

"Will they ever get past this BS?"

"Literally only clicked to say this. It never ends lol"

"Stupid headline"

r/Minecraftbuilds
🎮Gaming
19 minutes ago

Difficulty Filtering Minecraft Builds Based on Mod Usage and Vanilla Gameplay

Users are discussing a Minecraft build that heavily utilizes mods and textures, leading to a debate about whether it fits the typical aesthetic of the game. Several users express a desire for a way to filter content based on whether it's a 'vanilla' build or uses extensive modifications, so they can easily find the content that interests them.

2 Quotes

"Ideally I would make a non-vanilla tag. so that it would be easier to filter for the build I would want."

"I dont want to discredit the work of the creator, however I think there should be a tag for very non vanilla builds. What I like about this subreddit is the eye opening techniques that Minecraft builders discover. If the build has smaller 3d models direct slopes, and circles, it no longer feels like it is the same category of a minecraft build."

r/MinecraftMemes
😂Memes & Humor
33 minutes ago

Frustration with Item Despawn Mechanics After Death in Minecraft

Users express frustration with the item despawn timer in Minecraft after death, especially when far from their spawn point or in challenging environments, leading to significant loss of progress and discouraging exploration. This is in contrast to the perceived 'easier' death mechanics in Terraria.

4 Quotes

"I wish Minecraft had a return item, even if it was consumable. Or a multi use item with durability. It could have like a five second charge up with you needing to stay still to make it "fair.""

"If Mojang got rid of that or at least made the timer a bit longer, then i would try and play the game how it is intended to be played with KI off."

"I don't want to lose all my things just because of one creeper in a random cave 1000 blocks away from my spawn, I don't care if it makes me a "cheater", because I'm not pretending to be a pro minecrafter or something, I'm in this game to have fun"

"I personally think that it can be fun to recover your items, but I really dont want to Travel 1000 Blocks back where I died, only to see that my Items despawned, because I needed more than 5 minutes to find the death point in the cave Labyrinth."

r/MinecraftCommands
🎮Gaming
35 minutes ago

Difficulty in Triggering Actions Based on Item Names in Minecraft

Users are struggling to trigger specific actions in Minecraft based on the name of a dropped item. The discussion revolves around the use of commands, selectors, and data tags to identify items and execute actions when they are dropped. Several users are attempting to find solutions for detecting items with specific names, but are encountering issues with command syntax, the correct selectors to use, and the overall complexity of the process.

2 Quotes

"How do I get this command to trigger when I drop an item named "Die"?"

"It seems that still nothing happens when I drop a Heavy Core named "Die"..."

r/MinecraftCommands
🎮Gaming
37 minutes ago

Difficulty Understanding and Adapting to Minecraft Command Syntax Updates

Users are struggling with the frequent syntax changes in Minecraft commands, specifically the 'execute' command. They express confusion about the old and new syntaxes and how to update their existing commands.

4 Quotes

"It is the old execute syntax, it needs updating."

"Gotta use the new syntax now. A couple years back in 1.19.20 execute syntax was updated for better parity with Java and increased functionality."

"New commandblocks need to use this new syntax, while preexisting commandblocks have a tag that they were created in an older version, so they will continue to work with the old syntax until you edit them!"

"That was a real command, but 1-2 years ago commands  got updated so that command is no longer valid."

r/Minecraft
🎮Gaming
47 minutes ago

Difficulty managing and tracking Allays, especially while traveling or using farms

Users are discussing the usefulness of Allays in Minecraft, but also express frustration with managing them, especially when moving around the game world or using them in farms. They want better ways to track the Allays and make them more effective.

2 Quotes

"How do you manage flying with elytras and keeping your allays with you? That's the reason I don't keep pets walking around with me also."

"However, the music block requires a redstone clock to make the allays drop regularly their contents in a hopper. Also, if the farm isn't properly sealed, the allays will follow the player potentially ruining the farm. And as they count as entities or mobs, they can lag the game if too many of them are free."

r/JeffArcuri
🎬Entertainment
1 hour ago

Lack of Post-Show Communication and Closure, Resulting in Audience Confusion

Several commenters express frustration and confusion regarding the abrupt ending of the comedy show, specifically the lack of communication or explanation from the performer after the show concluded. This led to the audience lingering, unsure of what was happening.

3 Quotes

"After you left the stage, we stayed in our seats for a good 15 minutes—along with what looked like the majority of the audience—waiting and wondering what had happened."

"There was no announcement, no closure, just silence."

"That said, we were quite startled and confused by the abrupt ending."

r/MexicoCity
✈️Travel
1 hour ago

Frustration with the Difficulty of Practicing Spanish in Tourist-Heavy Areas

Users express frustration about the reluctance of locals in tourist-heavy areas to speak Spanish, even when the user is attempting to practice.

2 Quotes

"Reminded me of Paris, I was trying to speak French and this otherwise very nice French guy said to me, do me a favor, stop butchering my language and stick to English."

"I was practicing my Spanish in PVR they definitely hated it"

r/MexicoCity
✈️Travel
1 hour ago

Difficulty Understanding Machine Equivalents Across Gyms

The discussion revolves around the user's experience in Mexico, facing what they perceive as discriminatory attitudes. The post and subsequent comments branch out to discuss gentrification, the impact of foreign residents on local communities, and the rising cost of living. In this context, users express a desire for tools to simplify workouts across different gyms.

2 Quotes

"Every time I travel I waste 30 minutes figuring out the equivalent machines"

"I wish there was an app that could tell me what machines are similar between different gym chains"

r/MexicoCity
✈️Travel
1 hour ago

Lack of Unified Platform for Tracking Expenses and Progress for Tourism-Related Activities

Users are discussing the challenges of managing different tourism-related activities. There is a need for a single, cohesive platform for managing and tracking all aspects of these activities.

3 Quotes

"I found the organizer (a Mexican woman), who leads these tour groups on a night of tacos, mezcal, and lucha libre for $70 USD per head. She certainly did not complain about gentrification, neither did the owner of the taqueria."

"People also act like the money us gringos spend in Roma, Condesa, and Polanco magically all goes to Starbucks and McDonald's or to a secret American bank account, but the opposite is true."

"Foreigners eat out almost every day, and typically prefer Mexican food for the unique taste they can't get back home."

r/Metalcore
🎵Music
1 hour ago

Frustration with Excessive Talking During Live Performances

Users express frustration with the amount of talking and ego-stroking during Underoath's live performances, detracting from the music itself.

3 Quotes

"We're there to see you play music not stroke your ego by making us wait an hour longer than needed in "anticipation" for you to go on, and then another hour listening to you talk."

"I saw Underoath last year and if they would've just shut the fuck up, they could have played twice as many songs as they did."

"Definitely my least favorite part of the show was the amount of talking they did."

r/Metalcore
🎵Music
1 hour ago

Difficulty Determining the Right Earplugs for Different Concerts or Environments

Users express challenges in selecting appropriate earplugs due to varying noise levels and sound quality preferences at different concerts. Some earplugs may be too quiet, others may not offer sufficient protection. The discussion highlights the need for better guidance in choosing earplugs.

3 Quotes

"Since then though two of the gigs I've been to have been way too quiet with them in, I could barely hear the music and vocals, so took them out."

"Last gig I went to was a lot louder, definitely a damaging volume, but I still found myself a bit frustrated by how much it muted the instruments."

"Yeah exactly I saw someone saying it affected the sound and that’s how you know it’s a bad one."

r/MensLib
Lifestyle
1 hour ago

Frustration with Unsupportive and Hurtful Social Interactions

Users express frustration and hurt over negative interactions with friends and acquaintances, including a friend's attempt to set up a date that felt like humiliation and a friend's hurtful comments about a user's emotional state.

4 Quotes

"My friend set me up for humiliation and I’m so pissed."

"Worse part is I like this girl a lot so went she told me that it hurt me a lot, I get it that is better for me to seek professional help but all I wanted was to be heard bc I thought we were friend but she hurt me instead"

"Didn't talk to nobody much while I was there. Just watching the clock waiting for enough time to pass where I can justify leaving out."

"but instead she just complete shut me off told me to seek for therapy and that my feelings were irrational"

r/MensLib
Lifestyle
1 hour ago

Difficulty managing and regulating inherited anger and frustration

Users discuss the challenges of recognizing and managing anger inherited from their fathers, particularly in parenting and personal relationships. They struggle with outbursts and the impact of these behaviors on their families.

2 Quotes

"I also get angry with my kids for being irresponsible the way most kids are, much like my father would get angry with me for being a kid."

"I do have my father’s anger, and I break things like he did."

r/MensLib
Lifestyle
1 hour ago

The Desire for an App to Track Machine Equivalencies Across Different Gyms

Users are discussing the challenges of maintaining consistent workout tracking when using multiple gyms or switching locations frequently and expressing a need for a software solution.

2 Quotes

"I wish there was an app that could tell me what machines are similar between different gym chains"

"Every time I travel I waste 30 minutes figuring out the equivalent machines"

r/MensLib
Lifestyle
1 hour ago

Difficulty Coordinating Social Activities Due to Busy Schedules

Users express frustration with the challenge of finding time for social activities due to demanding work schedules, family responsibilities, and other commitments, making it hard to coordinate with friends.

2 Quotes

"Not so easy to get things in the calendar still. Between family responsibilities and work, there is little time on everyone's schedule to begin with. Finding time that all lines up is nearly a miracle."

"I have a family and yeah I also work 50 hours per week. My family is demanding of my time and I feel depressed not being able or around because of lack of funding and time."

r/MensLib
Lifestyle
1 hour ago

Difficulty Defining and Tracking Personal Identity and Values

Users express difficulty in defining and tracking their personal identity, values, and the expectations associated with masculinity or gender roles. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of these concepts and the challenges in navigating them.

3 Quotes

"If someone asks you how to be masculine, or how to be a man, all I am going to explain to them is how to be effective at what they're doing."

"Masculinity is subjective, though. Ask a hundred men to define the correct form of masculinity and you’ll get a hundred different answers. Same goes for femininity."

"If someone asks you how to be a man, you tell them how to be a good man. They are not asking for fashion advice."

r/MensLib
Lifestyle
1 hour ago

Exploitation of Masculinity Insecurities for Sales and Consumption

Users discuss how the focus on traditional masculinity and related anxieties is used to sell products and services, capitalizing on insecurities about gender roles.

3 Quotes

"It’s all about getting men to feel inadequately masculine and so they buy stuff which implies that it will make them more manly."

"I fall for it too sometimes like everyone."

"To sell us lifestyle products. I truly thinks that’s it. Sigmund Freud’s nephew Edward Bernaise (sp?), often called the Father of PR and Marketing, figured out that if you make people feel like shit about themselves they will buy anything."

r/MemePiece
😂Memes & Humor
2 hours ago

Frustration with the Defense of Flawed Storytelling in Manga/Anime

Users express frustration with fans who blindly defend the author and disregard criticism, and also with fans who think they can write a better story than the original author, leading to polarized discussions and silencing of valid critiques. The main topic is about the inability to criticize stories.

7 Quotes

"But let's not act as if his writing was infallible and he absolutely cannot make mistakes ever."

"I also myself think that criticism is required in any fiction but some shit like this just makes me question people's reading comprehension"

"OP fans acting like anyone who critiques the story also thinks they can write better than Oda."

"On the other side, people who think and act like Oda is flawless and jump at any critique that is made ever."

"We don't need to be chefs to understand that food tastes bad."

"To deny them this right is a problem of ego"

"People may not be able to play the violin as good as Paganini. But if someone plays the wrong note people can notice it."

r/Meditation
🧠Mental Health & Wellness
2 hours ago

Users Expressing Frustration with Passive Meditation Techniques and Advocating for Active Engagement with Thoughts and Emotions

The discussion revolves around contrasting approaches to managing negative thoughts and emotions. The original post criticizes passive meditation, which focuses on observing thoughts without engagement, suggesting it can lead to emotional detachment and re-traumatization. Several commenters agree, while others defend passive meditation, arguing it helps to reduce the power of negative thoughts. Users express frustrations with the perceived ineffectiveness of solely observing negative thoughts and advocate for active strategies like CBT, affirmations, or grounding oneself in positive experiences to manage their emotions and find meaning.

3 Quotes

"When you simply observe your thoughts, whether good or bad, without judgment, they go away. If you fight them, you'll end up creating more suffering."

"If you feel despair and just observe it from 3ed person, I wouldn't call it a healthy way to deal with life, just a dissociative coping mechanism."

"They are effective ways to reliefe pain through emotional disengagement, which numbs the pain, doesn't heal it."

r/Meditation
🧠Mental Health & Wellness
2 hours ago

Difficulty distinguishing between authentic and inauthentic content, and the presence of AI-generated content, within the subreddit

Users are discussing the quality of posts in the subreddit, with concerns about the prevalence of AI-generated content and posts that are perceived as inauthentic or lacking substance. Users express frustration with content that they feel is superficial, vague, and not contributing meaningfully to the discussion about meditation and spirituality.

3 Quotes

"Compare that with a lot of adjacent spiritual subs that have taken a hit from meaningless LLM-dross."

"I look for people who are real- and keep it simple and present...."

"A LOT of new posts on here that try to be "deep" or "zen" are written by AI too."

r/Meditation
🧠Mental Health & Wellness
2 hours ago

Difficulty Tracking Meditation Practice and Progress

Users discuss the benefits of meditation and express a need to track their practice, including duration, type, and progress, to stay motivated and understand the impact of the practice.

2 Quotes

"I'm working up to that goal. I currently sit in meditation for 45 minutes everyday. It has been extremely rewarding and challenging getting to this point, it pushes me to keep going."

"I used to. Just regularly meditating will greatly increase your awareness and mental stability. Even 15 minutes twice a day will do wonders."

r/MechanicAdvice
🚗Automotive
2 hours ago

Difficulty in Diagnosing and Repairing Common Automotive Issues Due to a Lack of Standardized Procedures and Guidance

The discussion revolves around a user's difficulty in reassembling a car's suspension components after repair. The comments highlight a common issue of the CV joint popping out, and the advice given is often vague, lacking standardized procedures. Users express frustration with the troubleshooting process, the need for experience-based knowledge, and the absence of clear, step-by-step instructions.

3 Quotes

"A lot of people do it the wrong way. Like control arms for example, everyone cuts out the part where they wrestled the new control arm bushings to line up and pretend it was easy. Beware of cuts."

"idk if this is sinai or to what you’re saying but we spun the rotor around lol"

"sounds simple , incredibly hard when frustrated , dehydrated, dirty , your low back and knees ache like heck"

r/MechanicAdvice
🚗Automotive
2 hours ago

Difficulty in Identifying Honest and Necessary Car Maintenance Services

Users express frustration and distrust regarding dealerships recommending unnecessary or overpriced services, particularly for newer vehicles. The discussion centers around the perception of "upselling" and attempts to exploit customers' lack of knowledge about car maintenance.

7 Quotes

"They're trying to get money from you, if you're concerned, open up your hood and see if it's actually dirty because i doubt it is and to be honest, it's not even hard to clean(just use soapy water and towel)."

"No. It's a wallet flushing service."

"When you get your survey call/email from Honda - express your dissatisfaction in them recommending unnecessary services on a vehicle with <10,000 miles."

"I nearly got fired from my parts advisor job (honda, BMW, Toyota, ford, mitsubishi and mercedes commercial) when I was sent for upselling training...."

"They're trying to fleece you"

"Upsell and useless at 8k miles"

"The fact they colored them “Red” puts a bad taste in my mouth. They’re fishing for gullible people."

r/MechanicAdvice
🚗Automotive
2 hours ago

Difficulty in Acquiring Replacement Parts for Automotive Repairs

Users are discussing the challenges of finding and purchasing individual replacement parts for automotive components, particularly for older or less common repair procedures like rebuilding AC compressors. This includes the scarcity of parts, lack of rebuild kits, and the overall shift in the market away from component-level repairs.

6 Quotes

"The problem is that finding the parts to replace what is broken will be next to impossible."

"Potentially replacement parts for any worn moving internal parts, and then a lot of replacement seals and gaskets. The issue is obtaining either of those is probably going to be a challenge, since I doubt any parts place is going to carry those items as rebuilding an item like an a/c compressor on your own is pretty uncommon."

"Rebuilding them is easy but acquiring the parts is next to impossible"

"Just buy a new, used or rebuilt one. Parts are hard to come by."

"Parts, time, knowledge and money."

"Hunting down the individual pieces will be tough."

r/MechanicAdvice
🚗Automotive
2 hours ago

Difficulty Tracking Car Repair Costs and Time

Users are discussing the advantages of doing car repairs themselves, including cost savings. There's a suggestion to create a spreadsheet to track costs and time spent on repairs. A software solution could automate this process.

2 Quotes

"Compare it to quotes from the dealership, the time that it would be out of your possession, the cost, etc."

"Also, create a spreadsheet. List all the repairs you've done. The cost of the items, the time it took, etc."

r/Mcat
🎓Education
2 hours ago

Lack of Access to Enhanced Explanations for Practice Tests

Users are discussing the re-emergence of a Chrome extension that provides detailed explanations for MCAT practice questions. However, some users are experiencing issues with the extension not providing explanations for practice tests, unlike previous versions.

2 Quotes

"Same. I'm reviewing practice test 1 but I'm not seeing any of the explanations even though I already added the extension. I'm pretty sure they provided explanations for practice exams before they got rid of the extension."

"Does it work for practice tests? The extension went down before I was able to start my AAMC materials, so I just installed it now to see how it would work. I’m able to get the explanations for q banks but not for the practice test. Does anyone know what I need to do?"

r/Marriage
❤️Relationships & Dating
3 hours ago

Difficulty Managing In-Law Interference in Marriage

Users are discussing the negative impact of in-laws interfering in their marriages and seeking ways to mitigate the issue.

2 Quotes

"Don't let the in-laws get involved in your marital business."

"Different financial priorities. In-laws."

r/Marriage
❤️Relationships & Dating
3 hours ago

Lack of Communication and Inability to Accommodate Partner's Sexual Needs

The user's husband is controlling her orgasms by physically restraining her movements and dictating how she should experience pleasure. This behavior is coupled with a lack of communication and understanding of her needs, leading to a frustrating sexual experience for the user.

2 Quotes

"He brought it up again today saying that i arched my back just fine up until the very end so he knows I can do it...."

"Basically, when I start to orgasm during sex my husband will physically restrain my reflexive movements so I can no longer finish."

r/Markiplier
🎬Entertainment
3 hours ago

Frustration with inaccurate or distracting captions in older videos due to community-added content

Users are frustrated with the inaccurate or distracting captions, particularly the addition of commentary and memes, in older YouTube videos. This affects the accessibility of the content for those who rely on captions, especially those with auditory processing disorders or hearing impairments.

2 Quotes

"I have an auditory processing disorder and these piss me off so much! especially when they spell something incorrectly on purpose bc he said it that way. i can understand them but if someone couldn’t hear at all, that would be so confusing."

"I remember finding this so frustrating. The point of subtitles is so you can read what the person is saying, not hear someone random persons added comments."

r/Mario
🎮Gaming
3 hours ago

Difficulty Identifying Character Catchphrases Across Different Mario Games

Users are discussing the correct catchphrases for Mario characters in a sticker book, but the provided information is incomplete and the catchphrases vary across different games. This leads to confusion and a lack of a definitive answer.

4 Quotes

"That leaves Toad and Daisy with some variation of ‘here we go’ and ‘I’m the best’, but who knows?"

"These quotes go with each character in my son’s Mario Sticker book but there is no key, what is Daisy’s catchphrase?"

"I think we can safely say that Peach is ‘thank you Mario’, but after that it’s harder."

"So many of them say it"

r/MapPorn
✈️Travel
3 hours ago

Difficulty Understanding the Legal Status of LGBTQ+ Relationships and Rights Across Different Countries

Users express confusion and a need for clearer information regarding the diverse legal landscapes for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide, specifically regarding marriage, rights, and legal recognition.

3 Quotes

"should include colors for criminality of homosexuals. "No legal recognition" and "punishable by death" are not in the same ballpark."

"I feel like the beige part should be divided into "no legal recognition" and "active persecution of homosexuality""

"Should add more categories. Pretty big difference between „not recognized“ and capital punishment."

r/MapPorn
✈️Travel
3 hours ago

Difficulty Finding and Comparing Data on LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Related Metrics

Users are discussing state-by-state acceptance of homosexuality, but express a desire for additional data, such as trans acceptance, porn viewership by state, and related metrics. They have to search multiple sources to find related information, and some of the resources are outdated.

2 Quotes

"I kinda wanna see the same map but for trans acceptance because even a lot of gay people are transphobic which is wild. And I think that would make wildly different statistics."

"Does anyone have an accurate map of percentage of trans/gay porn viewership map I can compare this map to?"

r/MapPorn
✈️Travel
3 hours ago

Lack of Up-to-Date Information and Visual Aids for Military Camouflage Patterns

Users express difficulty in staying informed about the current camouflage patterns used by different countries, as well as the lack of easily accessible visual references and up-to-date maps.

3 Quotes

"This map is at least 14 years out of date"

"I can tell atleast 5 years."

"French camo changed in 2024, you can see the pattern here : [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bariolage_multi-environnement](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bariolage_multi-environnement)"

r/MapPorn
✈️Travel
3 hours ago

Desire for Software to Visualize and Analyze District Maps for Gerrymandering

Users express frustration and disgust with gerrymandering and the ability to create district maps. They express a need for tools to better understand and potentially counteract gerrymandering practices.

1 Quote

"The fact that someone at home can just make a map on a computer proves how undemocratic gerrymandering is"

r/MapPorn
✈️Travel
3 hours ago

Difficulty Filtering Out Unoriginal and Repetitive Jokes on Reddit

Users express frustration with the prevalence of repetitive, unoriginal jokes and low-effort content that dominates Reddit discussions, overshadowing more insightful or relevant comments.

4 Quotes

"It's not even clever."

"Why is every comment just a terrible unoriginal joke?"

"the only real jokes/discussion are in controversial, sorting by top has become a morass of quippy trash for a couple of years now."

"ITT the same fucking joke over and over again."

r/MapPorn
✈️Travel
3 hours ago

Waiting for Attendants to Pump Gas

Users express frustration with the time wasted waiting for gas station attendants, particularly when the attendants are slow, busy, or inattentive, especially when in a hurry.

3 Quotes

"I remember waiting for a gas pump attendant to fill up my tank in Jersey, but he was just standing around talking to a couple other people. 5 minutes later, I get out and start trying to do it myself. Dude has the nerve to run over and yell at me."

"Was visiting Oregon 8 years ago and totally forgot that it was illegal to pump your own gas at that time. Starting filling up the rental car and the guy from the gas station comes running over, "you can't do that!". Yeah well it's done and I'm glad I forgot. It was super busy and I wasn't waiting around for something I could easily do myself."

"I sat there for no joke like 20 minutes before going inside to complain about how slow the attendant was."

r/MangaCollectors
🏺Collectibles & Antiques
3 hours ago

Desire for a Marketplace to Buy and Sell Manga Box Sets Separately

Users express frustration at having already purchased individual manga volumes and now wanting the box set, which is often not sold separately. This leads to a desire to purchase only the box, and/or a method to sell their existing volumes to offset the cost or acquire the box.

2 Quotes

"Omg😭there are so many box sets where I wish I could just buy the box separately because I already have the volumes"

"THIS. I've had the series from a sale when RightStuf still existed, and I'm sad that I can't get it with that beautiful box art. 😭"

r/MaliciousCompliance
😂Memes & Humor
4 hours ago

Need for a Tool to Automate and Simplify Detailed Activity Logging for Employees

The original post describes a situation where an employee was forced to keep a detailed log of their activities in 15-minute increments, highlighting the need for an easier method to manage this type of requirement. Comments don't directly ask for a solution, but the narrative underscores the pain of manual, time-consuming logging.

3 Quotes

"When I returned with the full log, he and the assistant manager, (who was in cahoots with him), just stared at it with dumbfounded and defeated looks on their faces."

"I knew he didn't think I would do this."

"He told me I had to keep a detailed log of everything I did, all day long, broken down every 15 minutes."

r/MaliciousCompliance
😂Memes & Humor
4 hours ago

Difficulty and Frustration with Understanding Telecom Billing and Charges

Users express frustration with the complexities of telecom billing, including charges for services like text messaging and the challenges in understanding and disputing these charges. They also discuss the difficulty in distinguishing between corporate and dealer stores, and the limitations each has on providing billing support and refunds.

2 Quotes

"I worked for AT&T for a few years and really hated trying to explain the difference between a corporately owned store vs. a dealer store and what each of them could do."

"One day this man comes in fuming about being charged $.20 for a text that allegedly sprint had sent, probably a bill reminder, but I don't believe you were charged for texts from the company."

r/MaliciousCompliance
😂Memes & Humor
4 hours ago

Difficulty in managing and tracking work breaks and lunches due to job requirements

Users are expressing frustration and pain points related to scheduling and taking breaks (especially lunch) due to the unpredictable nature of their jobs, such as maintenance work or healthcare. They discuss situations where they are unable to take a full, uninterrupted break due to urgent tasks or client needs, and the resulting complications.

2 Quotes

"If I was fixing something, with many people standing around not able to work, I fixed it. Occasionally I had to warm my lunch in the microwave several times before I had time to eat it."

"I was discussing with a program director a particular client interaction and mentioned that I had clocked out for lunch but due to this client's needs had been unable to actually eat my lunch (I clocked back in in time at least). She leaned forward and said, "You know that's timecard fraud, don't you?""

r/MaliciousCompliance
😂Memes & Humor
4 hours ago

Employees Frustration with Mandatory Location Tracking Apps on Personal Phones

Discussion revolves around the negative experience of an employee whose company used a timekeeping app on personal phones that tracked their location, leading to privacy concerns and ultimately, the company's downfall. Users are expressing a general frustration with company's using personal phones for work purposes without proper compensation or consent.

2 Quotes

"I explained to my boss that I was picking up a prescription but as long as I was not on the clock, my actions were my own business. Then I thought more about it and when I got home, I checked and realized that the timekeeping app was tracking my location in the background and never once notified me of such. I nearly lost it right then and there."

"I worked for a company that had the same rule. This company had office workers as well as workers in the field. One day they decided to introduce a new phone app to install onto our personal phones so employees could clock in and out from our phones no matter our location."

r/Makeup
💄Fashion & Beauty
4 hours ago

Overwhelmed by the Abundance of Makeup Tutorials and Lack of Personalized Guidance

The user expresses frustration with the sheer volume of makeup tutorials available online, leading to confusion and difficulty in finding relevant and helpful advice. They struggle to know which tutorials to trust and which advice to follow.

2 Quotes

"I recommend finding a beautuber who shares similar features to you (like same basic eye shape) for basic application tips, and one who does the style you like"

"honestly thats the problem, there's so many tutorials i dont know which one to listen to. i am paralyzed by choice."

r/Makeup
💄Fashion & Beauty
4 hours ago

Need for a Software Solution to Help Achieve Symmetrical Winged Eyeliner Application

Users are expressing frustration with the difficulty of applying symmetrical winged eyeliner, despite years of practice and the use of various techniques and tools. They are seeking a solution to achieve consistent results and reduce application time.

4 Quotes

"Every time I look up how to get both wings to look even, the answer seems to always be "keep practicing", but I've been practicing for a whole decade already and still can't get it."

"I even have a guide tool and that doesn’t seem to make it symmetrical either!"

"I've been doing it since 2005 lmao 20 years of practice isn’t enough apparently."

"I've been doing winged eyeliner since 2015 and still can never get both sides to look even."

r/Makeup
💄Fashion & Beauty
4 hours ago

Lack of Clear Guidance and Effective Tools for Reapplying Sunscreen Over Makeup

Users express frustration with the lack of clear, effective, and convenient methods for reapplying sunscreen over makeup. Discussions revolve around various methods like sprays, powders, and tinted sunscreens, but many are deemed ineffective, messy, or inconvenient. Users seek solutions that provide adequate sun protection without disrupting or ruining their makeup.

5 Quotes

"The bottom line is you can't not mess with your make up. It sucks, but if you want to actually protect your skin, it's the only way. I wish there was a better way, but there's really not."

"If you're going to be shaded or indoors for the day then you might get away with using spray spf over your make up which doesn't mess with it, but for actual genuinely effective coverage if you're outside then it's always recommended that you reapply completely."

"I wish there was a better way, but there's really not."

"I don’t understand how to reapply sunscreen if you have makeup on."

"The spray ones are not actually effective. Don’t bother."

r/Makeup
💄Fashion & Beauty
4 hours ago

Difficulty in Finding Personalized Foundation Recommendations

Users are seeking foundation recommendations for mature skin, but are struggling to find personalized suggestions based on skin type, coverage preference, and other factors. The discussion revolves around general product suggestions, highlighting a need for a more tailored approach to foundation selection.

2 Quotes

"Foundation that’s most flattering over 55, any suggestions ?"

"What coverage level do you want and what is your skin type?"

r/Makeup
💄Fashion & Beauty
4 hours ago

Difficulty finding makeup styles that align with individual preferences without facing criticism

Users express frustration with the pressure to conform to specific makeup trends (like the 'clean girl' aesthetic) and the negative comments received for wearing more elaborate or colorful makeup looks.

2 Quotes

"Then i look on the makeup subs and women get ripped to the shreds for doing visible makeup like elaborate eyeshadow looks, black eyeliner on the water line, purple or red lipstick. Anything that’s not a nude or light pink people go in on the women and say she’s doing too much."

"I've never understood the need for other women to tear each other apart over makeup. Red lipstick bad Black eyeliner bad Multiple colors of eyeshadow bad"

r/MakeUpAddictionUK
💄Fashion & Beauty
4 hours ago

Difficulty Finding Eyebrow Products with Accurate Color Representation

Users express frustration with eyebrow pencils and pens appearing with incorrect color shades, particularly with shades leaning towards orange or warm tones instead of true browns. This leads to difficulties in finding a suitable product that matches their hair color.

2 Quotes

"It’s so hard to find a real brown brow pen, they’re always so orange!"

"I got the dark blonde shade and have the exact same issue! It’s so warm!"