Don't join the army by magnora7 in memes

[–]Starlight_Fire 14 insightful - 3 fun14 insightful - 2 fun15 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

This is refreshing to see.

It's honestly kind of absurd how much the US military spends on advertising... All of the Jets flying over stadiums, the constant TV ads, the recruiting stations, providing expensive equipment for military movies (but only if they show the military in a positive light )

TIL that, on average, Mercury is closer to Earth than our next door neighbors of Venus and Mars by Starlight_Fire in TIL

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 13 insightful - 4 fun13 insightful - 3 fun14 insightful - 4 fun -  (0 children)

Here is a fun gif to show how this is true.

What is your unique or obscure hobby? by Starlight_Fire in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 8 insightful - 2 fun8 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Personally, I am really into miniatures. Not like Warhammer 40k, more like little dollhouses, clay foods, etc. It's a very useless hobby, and that's what I like about it. It's purely an enjoyment thing for me -- would never want to make money with it. Just wish I had more time to dedicate to it!

A new sub! /s/women -- any discussions, memes, etc about/for women welcome here! by Starlight_Fire in women

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 6 insightful - 3 fun6 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

Me too. I'm actually banned from TwoX over on Reddit.

What's inspiration behind your username? by Vulphere in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I think starlight is a pretty word, and fire refers to financial independence/early retirement which is what I made my account to comment on/about on Reddit.

What is a sub you're hoping to see over here on Saidit? by Starlight_Fire in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I definitely see what you're saying. I think it's natural for us all to come over and share our experiences and frustrations with Reddit, but, like you, I'm hoping to settle down in some communities here.

I'm trying to do my part in that.

Another redditor moving over by OC_Rookie in Introductions

[–]Starlight_Fire 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

Welcome! :)

America Is Number One! by EndlessSunflowers in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Starlight_Fire 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

Maybe someone can educate me because I truly don't know: Is the infrastructure in USA not of high quality?

What is your unique or obscure hobby? by Starlight_Fire in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Wow! That's incredibly intricate. Do you bend all of the little...threads?

What are your favourite video games and why? by [deleted] in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I'm very much a solo-gamer. I just find the experience to be more relaxing than the stress of working in teams.

One of my favorite games is Stardew Valley. I love the art style, the simplicity, the no-rush open world gameplay.

I also love city builder/managing type games. I've been casually playing Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 (for the first time! I know I'm late to the party). I'm really enjoying that.

I know I'm probably a more casual gamer than most of you, but if anyone has recommendations of similar games, I'd love to hear!

New Jersey becomes second state to ban cashless shops and restaurants by useless_aether in privacy

[–]Starlight_Fire 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I didn't even know cashless shops were a thing. Doesn't money say something to the effect of "for all debts, public and private"?

Though, I suppose there would be no debt if they just refused the transaction.

Saidit now has over 4000 user accounts! by magnora7 in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Happy to be here! Thinking about starting a sub or two here that replicates the ones I use on Reddit so that we can build some of those communities here.

Mainly: a small business sub, financial independence/financial help, and possibly a women's sub.

Anyone else thinking of replicating some of their own?

What are your favourite video games and why? by [deleted] in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I think you're spot on about Life is Strange being a "love it or hate it" type game. I really wanted to love it, but I couldn't get into it. I felt like I would rather just watch a movie of the story. Never even finished it :/

Are all users subscribed to newly created subs, or only new users? by Starlight_Fire in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I found the answer. I believe only new users are subbed to all subs when they join, existing users will not be subbed.

Reddit banned eating disorder support group subs. by Starlight_Fire in MeanwhileOnReddit

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I believe the person who created the sub long before had made it to be like that (encouraging of EDs), but other mods had taken over. In the years I was a part of that sub, it was always the rule that you couldn't promote or glorify EDs.

If the Reddit admins took even a moment to look at the sub & not just the title, they would see it was just a support group.

I do believe the title (not the content) was the reason it was banned. Reddit didn't offer for the title to be changed, or give any warning. They just banned a support system of 30k+ people who were then scattered and possibly not able to find alternatives.

Indiana teachers hurt by Airsoft guns used in active shooter drill by Vigte in news

[–]Starlight_Fire 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The heck??

Why would they use airsoft guns? Those things hurt. Why shoot anything at them?

A brand new account has to scroll past this (and even more) to get to the submit button by Ground_Fawn in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I agree, most of the time I go to the sub & then click post, so it's auto-filled anyway.

What is a sub you're hoping to see over here on Saidit? by Starlight_Fire in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I'm waiting for my 2 weeks too. Hoping to create some subs of interest :)

What is a sub you're hoping to see over here on Saidit? by Starlight_Fire in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I'd totally sub to that! Sounds really positive

What is a word that you find beautiful, whether in definition or in pronunciation? by Starlight_Fire in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 1 insightful - 3 fun1 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

I always found the word "melanoma" to be strangely beautiful sounding. I think if it didn't already have it's (awful) definition, that it would be a really pretty name for a girl.

What is your favorite obscure musical act? by Classy in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you mean from professionals or just anything, but I have a Jaw Harp that can be fun to make noises with when bored.

When cops seize property, due process is lacking by dcjogger in news

[–]Starlight_Fire 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

If any politicians ran on a ticket of eliminating civil forfeiture, I would vote for them in a heartbeat.

It's one of the most absurd and corrupt laws in our country. There have been cases where a person is deemed innocent, but their property/money is kept by the police as it's held to a higher burden of proof.

What is your unique or obscure hobby? by Starlight_Fire in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I've always admired those who took the time and dedication to learn the Rubik's cube.

Welcome to Saidit.net! by magnora7 in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

/u/magnora7 (can we link like that here?) Just a question -- you are the creator of this site, yes? Are there any other admins? I am just curious. Thank you!

What is your unique or obscure hobby? by Starlight_Fire in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Obscure enough that I had to Google what it was, lol. Those look interesting though, I'm sure it takes a lot of patience.

There’s another push to keep bars open until 4 a.m. Here’s why this one could work. by cmdrrockawesome in California

[–]Starlight_Fire 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

As a Nevadan, alcohol laws are always weird to me. We basically have none:

-No last call

-No ABV limits (I'm looking at you, Utah)

-Alcohol can be sold anywhere at any time of day (No Sunday or early morning restrictions)

I'm not sure what effect this has on drunk driving. I assume that in Cali, all of the cops are out at 2am looking for drunk drivers.

Illinois proposes $1K annual registration fee for electric cars by dcjogger in news

[–]Starlight_Fire 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Well, it makes sense. They're not paying fuel taxes that presumably go towards maintaining the roads that they're using.

Kind of disincentives owning EVs though, which is unfortunate.

Did you use public transportation in your city/town? by Vulphere in AskSaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

A bit of a late reply, but I thought I'd offer my apparently unique experience!

Public transportation in the Western States is severely lacking. My city doesn't have any form of trains/subways, and our buses...leave a lot to be desired. Your home could be miles from the closest bus stop.

Everything is so spread out here that it's unlikely that most people live within walking distance of their work.

So, I drive my car everywhere.

Hello, happy to be here. by Starlight_Fire in Introductions

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Miniature houses, food, items from wood/clay/etc.. Haven't messed around with 3D printers yet!

This is the next kit I'm doing

What is a sub you're hoping to see over here on Saidit? by Starlight_Fire in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Huh, I didn't know there was weird moderation at CMV. I'm not surprised.

I actually don't totally know the mod "rules" over here, I need to look into it more.

What is a sub you're hoping to see over here on Saidit? by Starlight_Fire in SaidIt

[–]Starlight_Fire[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Your account has to be two weeks old :) and then you can make 1/week after that

Police say they shot two dogs who ‘charged’ at an officer. Then the homeowner posted her video. by dcjogger in news

[–]Starlight_Fire 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

What a painful thing to watch. That dog is incredibly non threatening...it's wagging it's tail. :(

It's so hard for me to watch these because I know my dog would run & bite, so an officer would definitely shoot my girl...