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Users express frustration over the extended length of the Hobbit trilogy compared to the source material, citing excessive filler content, side plots, and a lack of focus on the core narrative.
"Lots of garbage filler scenes. Should have been 2 well-paced movies instead of 3 stretched-out feeling ones."
"Let's start with the fact that it's a relatively short book that was stretched paper thin over three long movies."
"This is a well covered topic. In a nutshell: stretching a short, simple book into 3 bloated "epic" movies full of poorly written filler."
Users are expressing frustration with the decline in quality and the prevalence of low-effort content and bots on a specific subreddit. They desire better content moderation and filtering options.
"Honestly why I prefer tiktok to reddit these days. I can just curate out the horny posts"
"that sub is basically dead at this point from low effort slop"
"Nearly all of their posts are like that. I think it's a bot"
"The subbreddit has no moderation and died with bots"
Users are expressing frustration and difficulty in affording basic necessities such as housing, food, and transportation due to rising costs and stagnant wages. The discussion revolves around the perceived decline in quality of life compared to previous decades, with specific examples of rent, food, and gas prices.
"I think I may have gotten lucky finding a $540/month 2 bedroom house in 2025 (Albeit one in poor condition in a sketchy neighborhood), as for the other things I don’t foresee them coming back again unless something crazy happens."
"I miss $10 Chinese food, that was my treat to me every pay day. Back when I was only making 10/h"
"Now it's 4x as much in rent and you can't go anywhere without spending double for a meal or live by yourself unless you're making twice my income and that's even pushing it."
"Every single time i had something break and had to make a fix it request it can take months before someone gets around to it, if at all."
"Bloody hell may as well move to China or Vietnam at this rate, they know how to take care of their people more than these so called “free” and “democratic” country of mine. I had to spend my inheritance getting a 210k small apartment just cause no one was willing to rent out for me (On a disability pension), apparently the bills are bloody expensive, its pretty much most of my pension, so I guess I can kiss my transition goodbye"
"My studio apartment in Oakland CA in 2002 was $600. That same place has got to be like $2500 now"
Users are discussing the new 'Combat Score' feature in a game, expressing confusion and frustration with how it evaluates character builds and suggesting improvements to make the scoring system more transparent and actionable.
"Does it say what the max of something is? Like my elixirs are 21.61% - how high does it go? How much am I missing? Same with accessories, bracelets, etc. Would be nice to see how much i have left to gain in each area"
"I hope they update it to show which upgrades would be equal to an higher upgrade. That way you can easily see what to work on first"
"Yea some of the numbers are super confusing."
Users are expressing frustration over the high gold cost associated with honing gear in the Akkan level range (1600-1620). This is perceived as particularly burdensome for returning or new players who lack sufficient gold and resources.
"Honing up an alt without power/express events is very difficult and very expensive. Outside of events, I probably wouldn't even try. It's even more difficult for newbies and returners."
"Does it seem expensive? It really is very expensive, especially for those who are returning and only have solo mode as their only source of income with bound gold that doesn't even allow you to buy materials on the market"
"It's still bad, 190k gold for an ilv range where group raiding is pretty much dead and solo raiding gives a fraction of what group raids used to when it was relevant endgame content is way too much."
Users express frustration with the need for fusion materials to hone gear in the 1300-1415 item level range, making it difficult for new players to progress due to a lack of gold and limited access to content that provides these materials.
"With no unbound gold you can't craft fusions to hone. And if you can't hone, you can't get to the level at which you start earning gold."
"If a new player wants to do story from 0, they will get hardstuck in Punika."
Users are expressing frustration with the repetitive nature of a particular in-game activity ('Cube') and the time it consumes, specifically the inability to consume multiple tickets at once. They suggest solutions for streamlining the process and reducing the time commitment.
"At this point I need at least consume x10 option, not even x3 would do it"
"I have like 600-700 cube tickets to do lul. random lvls of it spread out on all my characters from buying out the guild every week."
"Yeah same but it would just be nice to do one and get all rewards. Its just better for everyone"
"It's kind of mind-boggling that this is their solution to cube fatigue instead of readding the option to run multiple tickets at once."
"the problem is they throw so many of these tix at us i can't even dispatch it fast enough LOL"
Users are expressing dissatisfaction with the rewards they receive in a game, specifically regarding the value and consistency of the rewards. The discussion highlights issues with the types of rewards, the quantities received, and how they relate to the effort or content being played.
"At this point they're only worth the reds within, and on alts they're not really worth even that since you probably have more reds than you can afford Oreha/raw gold for taps."
"Most bother some think for me my 1580 rat can drop twice 20k gold fate ember a same week from sonavel.My 1700 so far did not see above 10k gold from end game content.God sake just make a bit adjustment.Min value for 1700 content should be a 20k at least."
"Really wouldn't mind a mini-rework of the lesser rewards. There's already a system in place in the Mari's Shop where BC adapt to MB pricing somewhat, not sure why silver and card exp and honing chests are static and shit; yeah some people do utilize them but for most of us they're just letdowns."
Users express frustration over the lack of information regarding event details, specifically item level requirements and timing.
"I wish they would say what ilvl the event will be. Like why hide that information?"
"They don't know. As always, we'll know the night before patch or from the russian patch notes."
"July 23rd or 30th?"
"Events end on 23rd so guess"
Users express dissatisfaction with the extensive grind and time commitment required to progress in Lost Ark, mentioning the lack of an 'end' and the feeling of always having more to do.
"But the grind 😭"
"It gets a bit too motivating sometimes, for the same reasons you mentioned. There's never an end to things, always more to grind and get"
The discussion revolves around the difficulties new players face in Lost Ark due to the lengthy and sometimes tedious early-game campaign. Users suggest a "Story Express" feature, which would allow players to progress through the story faster and more enjoyably, while still learning the game's mechanics. This feature is seen as a way to attract and retain new players by reducing the initial time investment required to reach end-game content, also making the game less susceptible to botting.
"IT NEEDS A PERMANENT STORY EXPRESS."
"Story express makes you progress quickly through the story."
"Story express ( so every new person will enjoy the game from start, taking his time to advance, and understand all systems ) + hyper express to let him enough mats to reach t4 as soon as he finish each story - and let them start from there."
Users discuss the impact of carrying extra weight and how activities like backpacking and carrying weights (dumbbells, medicine balls, etc.) help them understand and appreciate their weight loss progress. There's a desire for a clearer way to visualize the difference the weight loss has made.
"When I hit 60 lbs down, I was at my boxing gym and saw my original trainer, who I hadn't seen in a while. He congratulated me on how I looked and when I told him I'd lost 60 lbs., he handed me two 30-lb. medicine balls and said "that's what you've been carrying." It was an incredibly powerful illustration."
"I just got a pair of 25lb dumbbells and I'm not strong enough to do a routine with them yet, but I was thinking as I was struggling to carry them for very long that that weight is the equivalent of the weight loss I was aiming for at the start of this"
Users discussing challenges with maintaining consistent workout tracking when using multiple gyms or switching locations frequently
"I wish there was an app that could tell me what machines are similar between different gym chains"
Users express challenges in accurately estimating and monitoring food consumption due to misleading serving sizes or imprecise measuring, especially with snacks like mixed nuts or peanut butter.
"It was damn near 3 tablespoons!!! Didn’t even look like much!!!"
"Not weighing the teaspoon of peanut butter I thought I was eating. Just because it fits in a teaspoon doesn’t mean it’s a teaspoon amount."
"I love mixed nuts. I figured they were healthy so it was okay to snack on them. Once I realized how small the servings were, it became extremely obvious why I was GAINING weight."
Users are discussing the benefits of post-meal walks for weight management and overall health. A user asks the original poster about their meal and walk times, indicating a desire to replicate the routine. This suggests a potential need for a tool to help remember and track these times.
"Thanks for sharing, what time do you eat dinner and what time is your walk?"
"Dinner time is not fixed! Walking time is around 7 o'clock"
Users discuss the challenges of sustainable weight loss, the tendency to rebound after quick weight loss attempts, and the importance of a long-term mindset. They highlight the difficulty of maintaining progress and the impact of setbacks on motivation. This includes the need for tracking overall trends instead of short-term goals.
"Setting a hard deadline often leads to self-sabotage if I feel I’m not going to make the deadline, which leads to a bad spiral. Or, I make the deadline successfully and then “relax” (rebound!)."
"You need a mindset and lifestyle change to really make it stick."
"Taking it slow is definitely key. I’ve tried rushing the process many times in the past only for it to eventually come back."
Users express frustration with the limitations of solely measuring weight loss and desire a more holistic approach to track progress, including maintaining current weight and other non-scale victories (NSVs).
"I’m maintaining my current weight and toning up some. I’ve judged my progress more by looking at NSVs 😀"
"I started again with discipline this year, i have lost 15 kg, im pretty sure that if i wasnt doing things right i would be close to 145kg , but instead today i was 120.5 kg. lets go!"
Users are discussing the unexpected challenge of swimming after significant weight loss. They describe how reduced body fat leads to decreased buoyancy, making it harder to float, tread water, and swim underwater. Several users express a need to adjust their swimming techniques or consider using additional equipment to compensate for the loss of buoyancy.
"Swimming used to be what I could do for hours and now it’s actually quite difficult."
"I’m still on my journey and in the pool this morning I actually had the exact thought that the one down side when I lose weight will be that I'll be less buoyant."
"Yes, it's awful. After losing over 200lbs, I hate swimming now"
"It takes significantly more energy to tread water, and my legs are far less horizontal while actively swimming."
The user expresses frustration with the weight and volume of her long, thick hair, making it difficult to find comfortable and stylish updos, especially during the summer heat. The discussion focuses on finding alternative hairstyles that distribute weight more evenly to avoid scalp pain and headaches.
"I find that most stuff on pinterest is more geared towards people with finer/less amount of hair than me, so whenever I try to copy what I see there it ends up hurting."
"I can't find a really oversized one that could hold my length if my life depended on it."
"I've been wanting to put my hair up more, but if I put it fully up, it really hurts my scalp. it gets very tender and gives me a headache almost right away."
Users express frustration with the lack of effort and reciprocity in online interactions, leading to superficial conversations and a sense of isolation. The discussion revolves around individuals who express a desire for friendship but fail to reciprocate efforts to build meaningful connections, leaving others feeling unsupported and alone.
"I don’t even send chat requests anymore bc it’s not worth the effort since most aren’t willing to go beyond icebreakers"
"I agree. I also find that people don’t try to put effort into conversations. It’s tough when you’re carrying the conversation all the time."
"It takes so much energy to keep starting conversations from scratch only to get stuck in the same shallow small talk that doesn’t go anywhere. After a while it stops feeling worth it not because you don’t want connection but because it feels like you’re the only one really trying."
"I feel this :< Haven't found anyone who's willing to match my energy in a while"
Users are expressing the pain of forming connections online, becoming emotionally invested, and then experiencing disappointment when the other person loses interest or 'ghosts'. They struggle with the rapid pace of forming attachments and the vulnerability that comes with it.
"It especially sucks when you felt a connection with that person and thought everything was fine, but they disappear shortly after."
"It really does hurt when you consider someoneーa strangerーspecial, and spend time perusing their profile and whatnot, only to find that they sought out other people and have others."
"I crave connection but not at the cost of myself."
"When you're lonely, you hold onto every little connection like it's something precious. You make small things feel big, and you attach meaning to things others might not even notice."
"Im still grateful that there are still few friends, they stay here with me. But sometime I still feel sad about that."
The discussion revolves around the original poster's (OP) feelings of isolation and lack of life experiences. Several users provide suggestions, and share their own experiences with loneliness and social isolation. A common theme is the difficulty of meeting people with shared interests, and the struggle of breaking away from habits that lead to isolation, such as excessive computer use. The suggestions include taking up hobbies involving other people, and minimizing time spent online to facilitate real-world social interactions.
"Second, you need a hobby which involves other people. Doing something alone won't level up your social skills. And in reality, you probably don't want anything, so you have to force yourself to choose and do it. The main goal is to increase the amount of people around you with similar things to do (it's easier than talking to a stranger without no reason)."
"And third is probably the most harsh and most painful - you need to minimize amount of PC time. I've been using it my whole life and I love it, but it does a very big damage to your personality, social skills etc."
Users express a shared fear of a decline in communication or outright ghosting after sharing photos with online contacts. This is particularly concerning in the context of established online friendships.
"Main reason I don't send face pics, even friends would stop replying if I send face pics lmao"
"I had this happen to me, so now I'm afraid to send selfies to other people. Being unattractive is really hard... When I look at beautiful people who easily put themselves on an avatar n can send a photo.I don't even know what to say. Actually, I don't have any internet friends("
"Oh yes, I dread the moment someone asks for photos. First thought is "well that's the end of this". Why appearance matters for anything other than relationships, I will never understand."
Users express feelings of loneliness, invisibility, and difficulty forming meaningful connections with others, often due to the lack of social circles and the perception of being overlooked.
"I'm sorry you're going through this, I know how empty it can feel. I hope you can somehow find something to give you happiness."
"It's that ache for something real for connection that doesn’t feel like you're always the one reaching. Loneliness isn’t just the absence of people, it’s the ache of feeling unseen, like you’re carrying something heavy and no one notices."
"I’m a 46 year old guy. Like most single older average looking dudes nobody cares about us lol. Truth. I’m invisible in life. People see through me. Walk right past me and don’t see me."
Users express frustration and difficulty sleeping due to high indoor temperatures during heatwaves, highlighting a need for improved climate control solutions, especially for those in poorly insulated homes.
"I'm glad I'm not the only one dreading the upcoming heatwave. I really cannot cope with the excessive temperatures. It's so debilitating"
"I just want to be able to sleep at night"
"After a couple of days of cool temperatures and catching up on the sleep I missed last week I am dreading it , going back to sleeping a couple of hours because the house gets so hot and constantly wet with sweat"
Users express frustration with the lack of transparency and ease of verifying the legitimacy of charities and community interest companies (CICs). This includes difficulty in finding reliable information about their operations, financials, and the individuals involved. The discussion highlights the risks of scams and the potential exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
"It's been widely reported that individuals are basically lining their own pockets with the cash, and the last time I checked their charitable aims said something about restoring an old boat..."
"To me, they're worse than WRB because, to the best of my knowledge, WRB has never demanded that people send them sensitive information through the post. They're preying on vulnerable people; people who they know will be absolutely ***DESPERATE*** for money, money they'll almost certainly never receive."
"They're not a full bore charity, they're a community interest company. Note the last word of that. They're not subject to the same scrutiny as a normal charity."
Users express difficulties in contacting family members during and after the 7/7 bombings due to network outages and general chaos.
"My elder sister was on a school trip to France and we couldn’t even message her because all the networks were down."
"No one could get through to family."
"We didn’t even know if my dad was alive until late that evening."
Users express challenges in navigating the keyway and differentiating between warding contact and binding pins, highlighting the difficulty in interpreting the feedback from the lock's internal mechanisms during picking. This includes the struggle to identify the state of the pins (set, unbound, overset) and the resulting frustration of not being able to determine what the pick is contacting.
"So when l get a little lost in the keyway of some locks and find myself pressing up on the warding rather than a pin, the question that comes to mind at that point is: Am I hitting the warding/ceiling of the cylinder, or is it a stubborn underset pin? They can present similarly at first."
"I still find it surprising how easy it is to occasionally wander 'off-axis' (from the line of pin stacks) and get momentarily lost in the keyway, I personally find that to be the most challenging aspect of picking so far"
Users are migrating from Windows and are accustomed to real-time antivirus solutions. They express a desire for similar protection in Linux, especially when navigating potentially unsafe websites or downloading files. They recognize the limitations of existing solutions and the importance of safe computing practices, but still want an extra layer of security.
"There's nothing comparable to Defender if you're looking for a realtime antivirus. ClamAV is the closest but it's pretty limited, especially in the realtime department. Also its detection rate and accuracy is not quite there yet."
"99% of the time I don't need an AV, but I am concerned about a potential slip-up that could cost me dearly. When it comes to security, I like to have an extra layer to rely on."
Users are discussing alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, with GIMP being a popular choice. A specific pain point emerges regarding the absence of an easy-to-use 'Save for Web' feature (used for optimizing images for the web) in GIMP, similar to Photoshop's.
"I still try to figure out how to have the equivalent of “Save for Web” of Photoshop on GIMP I use the PNG-8 profile pretty frequently and haven’t found an actual option."
Users discuss the challenges of installing and managing applications on Linux systems for non-technical users, specifically focusing on the limitations imposed by not having root access. The discussion revolves around the desire for a simplified, user-friendly app installation experience similar to that of Windows or Chromebooks, while still allowing for a degree of customization and software choice.
"I think what you're actually looking for is a *one-click, GUI-based* source for installing Linux software."
"Is there a way to install app from the store locally ,in a way that doesn’t require root ? For instance you can install web browsers on windows in the c:/users folder without having admin account."
"None, except she wouldn't be able to install applications outside of Flatpak. Which is a huge bonus, IMHO."
"Downside on LM for me is that Software manager shows ALL packages, not just user apps (or at least a lot more than just apps). That means users with rights to install/remove packages can also install/remove dependencies and background services."
Users are discussing the challenges of switching to Linux, highlighting the steep learning curve and the complexity of the Linux community. They express frustration with the overwhelming number of distros and the difficulty in finding reliable advice for newcomers.
"In short: Linux is fine, but the Linux community can be very painful for newbies and make things more difficult."
"Avoid distros that claim to be newbie friendly because they resemble Windows."
"These people are the least likely to have helpful advice for a newbie."
Users express frustration with the inability to play certain games on Linux due to anti-cheat software that doesn't support the operating system, hindering the adoption of Linux for gaming.
"I use linux as my daily driver, used it for a couple games as well. Actually one of the only reasons I still dualboot windows is to play Apex Legends."
"For some time there was a way to play it with proton, but that got removed because the devs of Apex are convinced 100% of Linux users are cheaters. Whereas most cheaters are actually using windows."
Users are expressing frustration with the challenges of navigating file directories and understanding file paths, particularly when instructions are not platform-agnostic. This includes situations where users are unfamiliar with the underlying structure of their OS, leading to difficulties in following software installation or configuration instructions.
"If you're a Linux user, I'll let you figure that out yourself like you do everything else about your computer"
"JUST GIVE ME THE FUCKING PATH"
"lol I am a linux beginner and accessing the rooted folders and files was a bit hard for me especially when using different DE."
Users express frustration with the unsolicited installation of unwanted software, ads, and prompts within the Windows operating system, even on systems with limited functionality. This includes ads on the lock screen, taskbar and the forced installation of applications like OneDrive and Edge.
"Every over month or so, it will give me the full screen "Let's finish setting up your computer!" prompt where it tries to get me to set Edge as my default browser, migrate everything to OneDrive and enable who knows what else."
"Don’t forget the selling of personal data, installing garbage apps automatically, begging you to subscribe to onedrive, Xbox, office365, SOMETHING PLEASE ANYTHING"
"Even on Windows 10, I've watched it add more and more ads to the lock screen, the taskbar, even random tooltips telling me to try Xbox game pass (and I uninstalled the default-installed Xbox Game Bar thing) or telling me about some random game."
Users express frustration with the quality of music store websites when searching for specific instruments like 5-string violas. They mention issues like outdated information, unhelpful content, and website design flaws.
"Also, my local music store websites are really terrible and not at all helpful."
"And one had a video of the blurred out arm of a metronome as the background image, so looking at the page was immediately disorienting."
"If any of them even pretend to say what they have, they say they have the widest variety in the city or that they have whatever you need."
Users express frustration with the prevalence of scams and deceptive practices in online content, particularly on platforms like TikTok. They highlight the challenges of identifying fake donations, malicious comments, and manipulative live streams. This includes the difficulty in differentiating genuine pleas for help from exploitative scams and the emotional impact of witnessing such content.
"FYI: Many of these desperate people aren't actually even receiving the money, in pakistan I have personally found out many gang lead rings mainly on the outskirts far from society where they kidnap/torture these people to sit Infront of a camera all day and beg for money"
"The comment section got first class seat on hell"
"TikTok is full of this type of bullshit, there are so many absolute dickheads that show up in TT lives."
"I expected panhandling to go digital but I also expected the scams to follow too."
Users express frustration over the perceived decline in availability of shows featuring diverse casts and produced by people of color on mainstream television, and the challenge of finding them on alternative platforms.
"In all seriousness what the fuck happened to all the black shows? Shows about black people by black people? I’m white and I miss them. They seem non-existent now."
"They aren’t non existent. They are just not all on what I like to call the local channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX) anymore."
Users express frustration with the high prices of LEGO Star Wars sets compared to other LEGO themes, and the inconsistent value proposition (price vs. piece count/features) across different sets and themes.
"If I recall, Poe's X-Wing was 750-ish pieces and was nearly a third the price of the new Turbo Tank."
"Vaders Castle was 1000 pieces and wasn’t even that much"
"I’d like to see how the Minecraft sets compare, because they feel like the dinkiest little sets and they’re always so expensive for being tiny (and they have some of the worst set designs hands down)."
The discussion revolves around a restaurant employee being asked to repay a large tip that was refunded due to a suspected card reader glitch. The employee was instructed to wait before using the tip money. The core problem is the lack of a clear system for handling potential tip discrepancies and the employee's vulnerability to financial loss from system errors.
"Did he mean to leave a $300 tip or did the card reader glitch? If it did glitch why did the restaurant tell you to wait two weeks instead of trying to refund it immediately?"
"But now they are asking me to pay the company back in payments for the $300 and saying that since the card reader glitched I am obligated to pay them back."
"So two weeks ago a customer tipped me $300 and some change on the card. I did not cash them out. I was instructed to wait two weeks and after that I could spend it. So I did, and when time came I spent it."
The discussion highlights the need for a centralized platform to track horse health records, breeding information, and associated legal responsibilities. The original poster and commenters are facing challenges in managing and documenting breeding incidents, leading to financial and legal complexities.
"I am at lost on how to go about it I told her she got my horse pregnant and she said that it wasn't her horse who bred to my mare and that she must have been pregnant before."
"So I boarded my horse at a trainers property to have a month of training for my mare."
"She got in heat while being there the first week."
"How do I go about this? Is there anything I can do?? Or cut my losses."
Users are discussing the challenges of verifying the validity of service of process, especially when it's alleged to have occurred while a person was hospitalized. They also discuss difficulties in keeping track of court cases and deadlines.
"The papers say they were served "personally," but doesn't have a location besides where it holds the defendant's general info at the top of the page."
"If the court relied on a false return of service, the default judgment is voidable."
"You need to file a motion to vacate (or set aside) the default judgment immediately, based on insufficient or improper service of process under Florida law."
Users are discussing the challenges of documenting and reporting issues related to a neighbor's disruptive backyard parties. They mention the need to gather evidence like photos, videos, and police reports, and report them to authorities. There is a clear need for an easier method of documentation and communication.
"Document it, and then go to the cops, the town etc and get him shut down"
"Document everything and go straight to the authorities."
"Collect evidence to use for this. Body cam footage, the pictures I took, etc."
The user is experiencing difficulty in maintaining accurate proportions and angles when drawing faces, specifically struggling with the 3/4 angle. The discussion revolves around the challenges beginners face in capturing these nuances and suggestions for improvement.
"I’ve been really struggling to draw faces from different angles."
"I spent around 90 minutes on it, and I was thinking “wow I’m smashing this, it’s turning out so good” but as I neared the end I realised his face is very wide and a bit squashed and I have no idea how that happened."
Users express frustration with the current state of online tutorials for learning perspective, with many feeling that they are either too simple, fragmented, or not providing the necessary foundational knowledge. Some users also mention the challenge of knowing when to move on to more advanced concepts.
"A general tip about the popular YouTube art guides is that a lot of them are very simple 10 min tutorials and usually they give you a general idea of the subject before telling you to pay for the rest so it may take a while for you to dig a useful 1 hour video tutorial explaining the subject that you want"
"stuck on this exact thing, what exactly do i do for perspective? i look at videos and tutorials and stuff, all they tell me is to draw various shapes with form. is it for muscle memory? how does this help with other skills? how do i start? how do i know when to move on? no one tells me anything"
Users express frustration and confusion regarding the application of box drawing exercises to improve perspective in general drawings. They struggle to understand the connection between the exercises and practical drawing skills.
"I fail to understand how drawing boxes will help me get better perspective at my drawing like how do I apply all these boxes practice to an actual piece?"
"I'm saying that I feel kinda stupid"
The post and comments discuss the challenges of mastering the Spanish subjunctive mood, particularly in identifying when to use it beyond basic rules like WEIRDO. Users express confusion about edge cases, future events, and uncertain situations, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive understanding.
"It seems like the subjunctive is triggered by future events/things that haven't happened yet, and unspecific things. Are there any ways to know when to use the subjunctive even if it doesn't obviously fall under WEIRDO?"
"The way I learned the subjunctive (I’m a native speaker) is that the subjunctive is triggered by the irreal, that is things that is not certain they exist now, existed in the past for certain, or will certainly exist, or things that we cannot pinpoint."
"WEIRDO doesn’t cover the entirety of what the subjunctive is for, it’s just a helpful tool to start out your journey."
Users express frustration with the lack of clear patterns and the necessity of memorization when learning the grammatical gender of nouns in languages like Spanish.
"Just learn the genders of every new noun you learn."
"You should learn the gender with each word as you learn it."
"Are we just expected to learn each word and not have a memory "truck" for it?"
"Yes, basically."
Users express frustration with the lack of interesting conversation topics during social interactions, perceiving most interactions as boring or superficial. They long for more meaningful and stimulating discussions.
"I find myself boring in conversations with strangers. I do have interests and depth but have become reluctant to just open up with just anyone, and I loath a lot of lowest common denominator interests so its tough to even keep the convo going."
"Almost every time I try to speak to people. It's rare that I meet someone who even makes me feel remotely interested in what they're saying."
"I can't stand it when they tell me concrete details about their boring routine, what they ate, what stupid show they watched, point out mundane stuff like the sun shining, and I wish they'd just shut up and leave me alone. I like discussing something more challenging, stimulating, and transformative than that."
Users are discussing the benefits of attending concerts alone, highlighting frustrations with coordinating with others, such as cancellations or attempts to bring additional people, leading to a preference for solo experiences.
"Yes I always go alone. I've tried inviting others before, but they end up cancelling or trying to bring someone else along at the last minute, and then it becomes a drama. So I decide fuck it, I'm going alone to treat myself."