Pain Points

Real time pain points directly from Reddit

💄Struggling to find my style

r/PetiteFashionAdvice9/10/2024

The original post discusses feelings of frustration about personal style and fashion choices as the user navigates changes in their body and inspiration in their 40s. They express uncertainty about shopping, the compatibility of current trends with their body type, and seek guidance on starting points for updating their wardrobe.

User Quotes:

" "What has helped for me has been to stop into places like Marshalls, Ross, or TJ Max, or Walmart and just start trying on literally dozens of pieces of clothes." "
" "It took some trying. If I was unsure but thought it might possibly work, I would take the shirt, pants, dress etc. home....sit with the item for a couple days." "
" "It's hard for me to make specific suggestions without knowing anything about your style." "
" "There's a ton of fashion and style content targeting GenZ, and most of those styles just feel too young for us. Meanwhile, the petite styles in many retailers and department stores are targeting boomers and feel very old-fashioned." "

🎮The Need for Specific Card Draw Suggestions in Deck Building

r/EDH9/9/2024

The post discusses the importance of having adequate card draw in deck-building, particularly in EDH (Elder Dragon Highlander) format, and highlights the common lack of specific suggestions for card draw options among players.

User Quotes:

" "So while I appreciate what you're trying here, such a list has little practical value." "
" "I decided to start going through my collection and pull out every card that draws cards, ramps, or searches, and keep them in their own section." "
" "The real valuable information is finding non-generic card advantage that works best in the context of your deck." "
" "This is an incredibly useful tool for newer people to the format, but also for people like myself that came from a VERY long break." "

💰Tax Filing and IRA Withdrawals Confusion

r/tax9/4/2024

The discussion revolves around a user who withdrew a large sum from their Roth IRA for a house down payment and is now facing taxation issues from the IRS. The user is confused about their tax responsibilities and the correct forms needed for reporting the withdrawal, potentially leading to financial penalties.

User Quotes:

" "Prepare the form using the information from the 1099r...always include in your 1040." "
" "You should have used Form 8606 to show the distribution correctly...so the IRS is saying, report it correctly..." "
" "If this is a CP2000, all you need to do is fill out Part III of the Form 8606..." "
" "Go find a local firm. It’ll be cheaper and easier than doing it yourself." "

💻Unique smart home ideas that others wish they had

r/homeassistant9/11/2024

Reddit users discuss various innovative and unique smart home setups ranging from automations for pet care to home monitoring and entertainment systems, showcasing their projects and features that improve comfort, security, and convenience in their homes.

User Quotes:

" 3. “... overly complicated but effective alarm clock...” "
" 4. “... generated by my automation which leads to two different outcomes...” "
" 5. “I was afraid she'd associate her aggression with getting a treat but fortunately she is realizing she gets a treat BECAUSE of the mail carrier.” "
" 1. “... eventually we got alert fatigue. It had to be something that was sufficiently annoying that it couldn't be ignored...” "
" 2. “... whenever they complete their daily tasks it add stars to their counter and then they can buy screen time…” "

🤖Job Market for Data Science Roles

r/datascience9/9/2024

The discussion revolves around the challenges and frustrations faced by individuals looking to transition into or secure a job in data science, particularly in the context of a crowded and competitive job market.

User Quotes:

" “...it’s tough to say how long the cycle will last...it’ll probably settle down once enough people decide to stop pursuing working in software...” "
" “...we get literally get 800+ applications in <24hrs...it’s just random luck basically if a recruiter pulls you off the pile...” "
" “...many companies are at the point where they are now sending their analytics / data science / ML Engineer roles overseas.” "
" “...there are so many unemployed DS. Skill up and try again in a few years.” "
" “...the general data science positions no longer exist. As the field matures, areas of expertise are becoming more specialized.” "

💻Automation Testing Frameworks and Process

r/learnpython9/9/2024

The post discusses a new job taken by a user as a Python Automation Engineer, where they are required to automate a large number of test scenarios using Python and Selenium. They express feelings of being lost and are looking for guidance on how to navigate their responsibilities effectively.

User Quotes:

" "this will take a lot of time there is about 2000 scenario tests" "
" "Make a reusable framework to get stuff done." "
" "I had to face a lot of AssertionError: assert True == False that I had to dig up." "
" "I’m in the same boat, but they gave me a really bad framework with lots of room for refactoring." "

🎮Overall Player Sentiment and Mental Health

r/ClashOfClans9/9/2024

The overall frustration with gameplay and monetary demands is causing players to reconsider their engagement and mental well-being while playing Clash of Clans.

User Quotes:

" "I really hope you guys get this to the top. I want to be able to refund all the ores." "
" "im so close to quitting this." "

🎮The Scarcity of Diamonds and Its Impact on TTRPG Gameplay

r/DMAcademy9/9/2024

The post discusses the importance of defining the rarity of diamonds in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), particularly in relation to resurrection magic and gameplay dynamics. The original poster shares their experiences with players expecting easy access to diamonds and resurrection and stresses the need for clear communication about the scarcity and significance of components in the game during session zero discussions.

User Quotes:

" "I don't solve it with diamonds. I solve it with magic." "
" "I have never thought to include access to revival magic in session zero. It kind of goes part and parcel with the level of magic period." "
" "To me, the baseline is really just what kind of a settlement the PCs are in." "
" "Players need to know if there are any barriers or limitations to resurrection, or if it just works." "

🎮Low-End Phone Configuration Settings

r/emulation9/10/2024

Users of Dolphin on low-end phones express a need for accessible configuration settings that can help them run games smoothly, hinting at a lack of guidance or predefined settings.

User Quotes:

" "Can any body provide setting ini for low end phone to run game smoothly plus wii controller config thank u." "

📖Common Turn-Offs in Fanfiction

r/FanFiction10/3/2024

Discussion revolves around various small and specific issues in fanfiction that readers find immediately off-putting, leading to them closing the story without further reading. Examples include grammar and structural issues, character representation problems, and use of tropes that do not align with the readers' expectations.

User Quotes:

" "A small thing but annoyingly common is not using commas before and after vocatives." "
" "Mischaracterization... if a character says or does something they would never do then I leave." "
" "I hope that authors struggling with how to write fic in an engaging way that draws readers in take a look at this thread." "
" "I can not handle character bashing, character assassination, wildly OOC characters..." "
" "Misspelled names... I'll stop reading, blacklist you." "
" "I immediately close the fanfiction without even giving it a chance." "
" "Abysmal grammar... Nearly no formatting..." "
" "For me, it's when something shows up in the middle of the fic that takes me out of its created universe..." "
" "If a paragraph regularly takes up my entire screen and there's no variety in paragraphs length, I just can't read it." "
" "If I see any three instances within the first few paragraphs of poor SPAG, or characters acting or speaking wildly out of character, I'm *out*." "