I remember reading from this old personality psychology book that a good way to structure evidences for personality is with LIST. (Life choices, Informant, Self-description, Tested behaviour) So that's how I am structuring this.
Life choices:
I worked hard to get into a great university for a program that would ensure a lucrative and relatively stable employment, albeit not one of my choice. I wanted to go into communications, but knew that it was just me being a high school idiot who only knew how to write and edit essays. With my parents' helpful advice, I went into computer science and finance. Barely managed to graduate, but I did it anyway along with a few internships between semesters under my belt and a FinTech job practically waiting for me from one of my old bosses who took a liking to me.
These days, I have been trying to find a midpoint between my practical concerns (lucrative and stable career) and my idealism of doing what I love. (communications) As such, I have slowly been doing my best to lean more and more towards technical writing and technical communications.
This story I think in general reflects pretty neatly my overall way of making decisions: do the practical/realistic thing first, conform to how the world works, and then later we can figure out how to dream a little.
Informant:
I think in general people tend to describe me as social, friendly, proactive, considerate, and sometimes insightful. Another thing is I can seem like a planner to some people. A few of my close friends said that they see me as always scheming, albeit never maliciously. But on the flip side, I can come across as shy, sensitive, and self-conscious at first, (social anxiety, amirite?) and at times can be a little rigid or overly self-critical. Also I can be a maladaptive daydreamer, bad habit from lonely childhood.
I have at least a few times been compared to a large dog before. Loyal, helpful, and protective at the best of times, but can also be overly dependent on others for direction, companionship, and self-worth. (fun fact: I have had at least a few dreams where I was a dog, running for the mailman or chewing up garbage. I'm not even that much of a dog person lol)
The other comparison I have heard is a ram. Pun on being headstrong aside, people close to me, especially family members, have noted that I am very prone to charge head first into things. (Sort of, sometimes I like learning from hands on experiences more than planning or theorizing) I can also be a bit stubborn to unthinking degree, prone to charge at the same thing a few times as if that makes a difference.
Self Description:
I think I am a very superficial person sometimes. I can behave in front of others and be good, but on my own I rarely have much depths into what I enjoy or what I value. It gets to the point where sometimes my only motivatodemotivator has to do with other people. I get into things because of the community I find myself in, and I stay away from certain things because of social pressure.
I am also kind of fluctuating between prudence and recklessness. On the one hand, I can plan and think about where I should be in 5 years and what steps I need to take to get there and systematically follow my plans. On the other hand, I am also very easily distracted by the mindless indulgence of tasty (if not always healthy) food and drinks.
Test Behaviour: (how I tend to behave in generic situations, as if testing me in experiments)
As noted earlier, I tend to be most stressed out by social rejection/disapproval. I also tend to be stressed by a situation where I cannot contribute very much.
In stress, I tend to become a little manipulative, bending the truth by acceptable degrees to make myself look better. If not that, then I usually become hyper-critical of myself where nothing I do is ever correct.
In work, both as boss and employee, I naturally tend to be the networker. I like to connect teammates to each other, and form connection between teams. This also sometimes gives me a niche as the go-between, the messenger who is much better at knowing the desires and priorities of every type. This reflects my central ideals of communication, collaboration, and compatibility.
I tend to play games or pick hobbies based on if they fit into what I already need to do. (e.g. picking geocaching because it allows me to explore corners of my city that I never knew before AND is decent exercise) But I tend to STAY with a hobby only if I know someone I like is also within the community. Otherwise I am prone to jump from one activity to the next, never totally settling.

Clarity League is a Europe-based Dota 2 community centered around giving players of all skill levels the opportunity to experience competitive play - in a safe & inclusive environment at that. If this appeals to you, read on and find out how to join for Season 8, the signups for which close in 11 days!

How does it work?

Players register individually, rather than with premade teams. They are then drafted onto their teams for the season (think fantasy sports!). It's first come, first serve - if you sign up early enough and make the cut, you are guaranteed to be drafted and get to play, no ifs and buts.
Seasons are split up into divisions, with 8 teams in a division. Higher divisions are higher average MMR, so you'll face opponents closer to your skill level. We do mean what we say about all MMRs being welcome - last season hosted players spanning from 250 MMR, to 10500 MMR (neither of those are typos!).
Season 8 is a two-stage tournament: the Group Stage spans 7 playdays, determining seeding for double elimination playoffs, which are played across 4 playdays. With two playdays per week, the max total duration of the season is just over 5 weeks (June 27th - August 3rd) - with more details on the schedule being available on the league Discord server, in the #calendar channel.
Once play starts, you play two series a week - same days, same time, each week (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 20:00 CEST), with BO2s throughout the group stage, and BO3s in the playoffs (with a pair of BO1s in the lower bracket) - no scheduling struggles, with play exclusively in Captains Mode. All you have to do is sign up, show up, and play some Dota!
We also run an inhouse league - see the #inhouse-info channel on the Discord for more info - though keep in mind it's not always active.

FAQ

How do I get started?

For starters, join the Clarity Discord Server - we post all updates and announcements there. The registration link - as well as every other important link - can be found in the #information channel on Discord, as well as in recent updates in the #announcements channel. Check the playdays in #calendar, and if they work for you, register using the signup form (taking care to read the descriptions on the questions).

How does this work?

Once you're sure that you can play every matchday (based on the #calendar channel), use the Sign-up Form to register for the season. Later on - during the activity check period - you'll receive a Discord message to confirm you're still able & willing to play. Pay close attention to DMs - Discord may hide messages from admins as Message Requests!
When the player pool is confirmed, we host Player Drafts. Again, think fantasy sports - captains bid on players to create their teams. We hold one draft for each Division, and the player pool for each Division is made up of players that remain in the pool upon the completion of the previous draft.
Once all teams are finalized, you join your team's Discord server and on June 27th, you play your first series with your team. You and your team coordinate matters like in-game roles, potential practice sessions, and gameplanning.

Can I play if I'm [x] MMR?

Yes! The only MMR-related requirement we have is that your MMR is calibrated, and - ideally - that you remember your MMR from before patch 7.33. Players of all skill levels participate in Clarity League every season - the current MMR spread for Season 8 spans a range from 900 MMR to 9900 MMR (and we've had both lower and higher in past seasons!). Seasons are also split into divisions, so players will generally face opponents closer to their own skill level.

Can I play if I’m not from Europe?

You can, yes - but keep in mind that every single game will be played on European servers, and the schedule is crafted with European players in mind. Nevertheless, we’ve had players from NA and SEA participate - just make sure you’re comfortable with the playtime and what will likely be higher ping, if you decide to participate from another region.

Is there a prize pool?

No - introducing money to amateur environments largely serves to incentivize cheating, and we just don’t see the value in doing so.

Do our matches get casted?

Some of them do, yeah! In the past about 1 in 4 of all series are casted by community members, and we organize casts for the Grand Finals of each division every season. We also welcome up and coming casters to join the community if they're looking for games to cover!

I'm unable to make it to one of my matches! What do I do?

Teams are allowed to replace one player from the roster with a temporary standin. Using any more than that will result in a forfeit loss, and missing too many matches will likely result in a ban from the league - so don't register if you're guaranteed to miss matches.

I can't play every matchday, but I still want to participate. Is there anything I can do?

Absolutely! Once you join the Discord server, you can keep an eye on the #standins channel - if a team is missing a player, they'll need a temporary replacement, and that's where you can help them out if you're around that evening. You can also give our inhouse league a try, featuring auto-balanced teams and a leaderboard, all hosted from within our Discord - or you could simply join to hang out in the Discord, and stay up to date on future events that might fit you & your schedule better!

Got more questions?

League participants & staff members will be happy to answer any questions you have here on reddit - alternatively, you can simply join the Discord and ask whatever's on your mind in the #league-questions channel! You can also feel free to DM me here on reddit or on Discord (Madsen St. Alessia#1964) if you have questions you'd prefer to ask privately.

Important Links
Join the Clarity League Discord here: https://discord.gg/rh5te7swjq
If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them - hope to see you join the community!
Madsen

I know there was a big of backlash in the hardcore community about those avoid death Elixers. Now that a few days have passed, what are your thoughts on them? Are they incredibly rare? Do they have a really high cost? Is it simply not feasible to always have it on?

Hi everyone,
So I contribute to a traditional 401k retirement plan through my work. I can pick either pre tax or Roth for that retirement plan and the limit is 22.5k, i do 6 percent pre tax and 10 percent roth. If I open a Roth IRA and contribute to that (6.5k limit), is that limit part of the 22.5k? Or is it separate? Like can I contribute 29k yearly. It doesn't clearly show it on fidelity, or maybe it does and I just don't know where to find. I know I can see how much I have contribute so far to my traditional retirement plan through work.

I am fairly new to the TFSA EFT investing game and hoping to gain some thoughts and advise.
I recently setup a Wealth Simple Robo- Investing Profile and honestly answered the questions, which resulted in a stock only option (Growth). I do not plan on retiring for another 20 + years and will keep the money invested for at least 20 years. I setup a bi-weekly reoccurring purchase. My TFSA & RRSP contribution limit is quite high at the moment.
After, I reviewed the Canadian Couch Potato Model Portfolio and, I decided to setup the WS TFSA Trade account and purchased a small amount of EFT's, XEQT and VGRO. Which I plan on contributing on a bi weekly basis as well. Did I over complicate things or is there overlap ?
What should I do ?

1. Stick with the Robo investor option from WS, set it and forget ?
   
2. Or use the WS TFSA Trade account and purchase XEQT and VGRO as a DIY Investment strategy ?
   

Any help is appreciated :)

Hello everyone,
I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. My name is [Your Name], and I am excited to announce that I have recently been admitted to Technical Munich University for a Masters program as an international student. Furthermore, I have been fortunate enough to be awarded the Erasmus scholarship, which allows me to embark on this incredible academic journey.
As I prepare for this exciting chapter in my life, there is one significant challenge that I'm currently facing — finding suitable accommodation. I am reaching out to this wonderful community to seek any assistance or advice in securing a place to stay from October 1, 2023, until March 1, 2024.
Ideally, I am looking for either a single flat or a shared accommodation arrangement. I am open to various possibilities and would be grateful for any leads, suggestions, or recommendations that you might have. Moving to a new country and trying to navigate the housing market has proven to be quite challenging, and I have been actively searching for accommodation for some time now.
If you or someone you know has any information about available flats or any resources that could help me in my search, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Your support and guidance would be immensely appreciated, as it would contribute greatly to my overall experience as an international student in Munich.
I am a responsible, tidy, and respectful individual who values a harmonious living environment. Moreover, I am eager to immerse myself in the local culture and contribute positively to the community. If you believe I would be a suitable roommate or if you know someone who is looking for a reliable and friendly flatmate, please feel free to connect me with them.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. I am truly grateful for the support of this vibrant forum. Please feel free to contact me through private messaging or by replying to this thread.
Wishing you all a wonderful day!
Best regards,
Ridwan Waheed
International Student
Technical Munich University

After looking through this community a little bit a question arose to myself I’m looking for some advice on. If you lease a car and you put down 1k let’s say now that car becomes totaled what do you get back? Or do you just get out of your lease Scott free? What if I was planning to buy this lease out and all that money I put in is gone? Looking for some input. Thanks!👍

We're try to decide if we can even live in our HCOL area (suburb of NYC) or if we should just move South. Am I missing something in my budget here? Or am I just F'd? We're smart with our money and don't buy stupid things, eat out often, etc.
Monthly Income: Take home pay for 130k combined income (less health insurance, retirement savings of 10% income): ~$7000 Monthly Expenses: Mortgage (Assuming 600k house with 120k downpayment, 12k property taxes): $4500
Childcare (Two toddlers, 3 days per week) [5 days per week = $3000 monthly) $2000
Utilities: $500
Groceries: $500
Baby Formula (twins): $500
Car payment (both cars are owned outright): $0
Car insurance for two cars: $250
Monthly gas costs: $250
Other savings: $1000
Entertainment (eating out 1-2 times monthly, Streaming subs, Amazon purchases): $300
Assistance to elderly relative: $300
Holiday Gifts, Wedding Presents, etc: $100 Total: $10200
Do I just have to accept I am poor?

Hey folks. I'm a gay, 30 year old, single, chill, handsome, friendly jock. I live in a very rural area, so there’s really no opportunity to meet gay people for hookups, dates, or a community. I’m trying to move to a more urban area, but in the meantime I truly feel like I’m missing out on gay friend connections where we can just talk about anything. About life, interests, sports, struggles, but also about gay stuff like hot guys, muscles, insane butts, fantasies, whatever. Maybe it’s stupid, but sometimes I wish I could just have those open conversations with another gay jock who isn’t creepy. Just looking for 25+ too and don’t want anyone reaching out with anything creepy.
I’m not sure if asking for this is weird, but figured I’d ask if this is the place to find that, or somewhere else. I go to the gym 4x a week and play several sports regularly. To be honest, it's kinda hard to find a chill and sane connection, but hopefully can find something.
Where can I find something like this? Many guys out there seem to want to talk about things outside of these interests, and not able to hold a conversation. I'm just looking for a bud that I can vibe with but also just have a bond where we can share these types of experiences in a safe space. I feel like I’m missing out on some gay friendships and connections because of where I have lived the last few years.
I'm a social, kind, fit, and easy to talk to guy who likes sports, and hoping to find somebody on a similar wavelength. Hit me up.

Have you always wanted to be part of an Org? One that mattered, but also one that didn't drown you with its giant player base as if you were just another gear in an enormous machine?
​
White King Strategical Security is a new EU-based Organization, starting small while having big dreams! The main idea of the Org is that WKSS will:

• Be a mature (18+) community,
• Involve light MilSim elements like ranks, callsigns and divisions,
• Make room for and include light RP and
• Create a safe and most importantly fun environment for people to play together

Our organization will include an overlapping chess theme, with for example divisions being named after chess pieces. However, unlike chess, it doesn't matter if you're a Pawn or a Knight, all of our pieces are important to us. On top of that, although chess has usually only black and white, we like to see there is a grey area in situations as well. This means although we are mainly UEE Legal focused, there might be the occasional situation where we'll have to make our hands a bit dirty.
​
Now you might be thinking: 'Will I fit with this group?' Let's see what you can bring to the board... Do you:

1. Like to PVP, or aspire to become great in it?
2. Love to dogfight, soaring through either space or low altitudes?
3. Enjoy ground combat, either with a gun in your hands or using vehicles to your advantage?
4. Have experience with Star Citizen you want to share, or want to help create an Org from the ground up?
5. Just want to find a fun group of friends to play and enjoy the game with?

If you said yes to any of these five questions, then congrats! You are fit for recruitment! Either contact one of our Recruiters (PM the person creating this post) or join our Comms: https://discord.gg/PSVEKmWUuT
​
We hope to see you soon, Citizens! o7

NORTHCOM was created after 911 as a command and control along with Fusion Centers, Citizens Corps, watchlist, domestic FISA, and USA PATRIOT Act. It only makes sense that all of these counterterrorism resources go together as a chain of command and NORTHCOM is command and control. NORTHCOM has partnerships with 60 organizations and a super Fusion Center with partnerships with 14 agencies. It makes sense that it would go down the chain of command like a pyramid scheme to DHS FBI Fusion Centers that outsource most of the harassment to local community groups such as Infragard and Citizens Corps which work with police and that DHS and FBI go around smear campaigning you everywhere with false dossiers and if an entire city is gangstalking with the police it's obviously community policing. Scientology calls it fair game and Freemasons call it slow dagger. With this many resources it's more like revenge and funding an unneeded police state and experimention.

I would like to propose a suggestion for discussion regarding the improvement of user experience on Reddit. The proposal involves adding a feature that allows users to listen to a Reddit content of a post instead of reading it, to accommodate individuals who prefer multi-tasking and listening to a lengthy post.
If anyone knows on which community I can posted this for some action I would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!

Hey folks. I'm a gay, 30 year old, single, chill, handsome, friendly jock. I live in a very rural area, so there’s really no opportunity to meet gay people for hookups, dates, or a community. I’m trying to move to a more urban area, but in the meantime I truly feel like I’m missing out on gay friend connections where we can just talk about anything. About life, interests, sports, struggles, but also about gay stuff like hot guys, muscles, insane butts, fantasies, whatever. Maybe it’s stupid, but sometimes I wish I could just have those open conversations with another gay jock who isn’t creepy. Just looking for 25+ too and don’t want anyone reaching out with anything creepy.
I’m not sure if asking for this is weird, but figured I’d ask if this is the place to find that, or somewhere else. I go to the gym 4x a week and play several sports regularly. To be honest, it's kinda hard to find a chill and sane connection, but hopefully can find something.
Where can I find something like this? Many guys out there seem to want to talk about things outside of these interests, and not able to hold a conversation. I'm just looking for a bud that I can vibe with but also just have a bond where we can share these types of experiences in a safe space. I feel like I’m missing out on some gay friendships and connections because of where I have lived the last few years.
I'm a social, kind, fit, and easy to talk to guy who likes sports, and hoping to find somebody on a similar wavelength. Hit me up.

Introduction:
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to collaborate with us in creating game templates that cover essential features. Whether it's a 2D platformer, a 3D first or third-person shooter, or any other genre, we're excited to work together to provide valuable resources for the game development community.
Motivation and Benefits:
Our primary motivation in creating and sharing these templates is to contribute to the game development community. We believe that by offering templates, we can help fellow developers, particularly beginners, by saving them valuable time and effort that would otherwise be spent building common game mechanics and systems from scratch. Our templates serve as a starting point, enabling developers to focus on their unique ideas and innovations.
In addition to helping others, sharing templates allows us to receive valuable feedback that aids in our own skill development. The community's input, whether it's providing suggestions, reporting bugs, or even contributing enhancements, helps us improve our abilities as developers. By continuously refining our templates based on this feedback, we ensure that they remain valuable resources for the community.
Creating and sharing templates also provides us with an opportunity to showcase our capabilities as game developers. As potential employers or clients come across our contributions, they can recognize our dedication, expertise, and commitment to the craft. This recognition can be a significant boost to our portfolios, opening doors to exciting professional opportunities.
Contact Information:
If you're interested in joining us and collaborating on game templates, please reach out to us on Discord. You can contact us at KerimcanT#0088. We look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals who share our passion for supporting the game development community through the creation and sharing of high-quality templates.
Thank you for taking the time to read this message, and we appreciate your interest in our project. Let's work together to empower developers and foster innovation in the world of game development!

As an Afro-Brazilian id been so happy back in 2022 when originally hearing about the West-African inspired influences in the regions soon to be. Problems began showing up though whenever I payed closer attention to the conversation of Natlan more. Because whenever Natlan is discussed theirs this clear anti-blackness narrative that, every time someone mentions, not even West African cultural dominance but simply mentions influences (which wouldn't even be inaccurate due to how heavily affected by African cultures South and even parts of meso-america are) theres this...aversion almost?
like even having meso/latino America tangentially related with African influences is somehow problematic or how people try to pass of responsibility and by proximity erase middle eastern representation by saying Sumeru had egypt so therefore that was THE afro representation. It just kind of comes across as a form of colorism. Where fine with "brown/tan cultures" but not "black" ones.
​
Edit: (Posting here to have a discussion and be educated on the topic, originally tried having this discussion in the Genshin subreddit itself but was with most anime communities reactionaries came out of the wood work to throw insults 1. and give of the thin veneer of intellectual honesty asking for sources to my claim when there have been people claiming the opposite yet no one ever cared to ask them for any, I don’t know what I expected…)

I know this has been asked to death, and the consensus for new players is that it doesn’t matter, but I’m curious what the community’s thoughts are for the advantages of various input methods at higher levels of play (Expert, GM, GM+)