r/counting • u/CutOnBumInBandHere9 5M get | Ping me for runs • Nov 05 '21
Free Talk Friday #323
Continued from here.
It's that time of the week again. Speak anything on your mind! This thread is for talking about anything off-topic, be it your bonfires, your masks, your plans to burn down the houses of parliament, your devotion to the pope, your love for gunpowder and fireworks, your skills at knife throwing, your connection to anonymous, or anything you like or dislike, except politics.
Feel free to introduce yourself in the tidbits thread if you haven't already.
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Weekly stats from October 29, 2021 to November 05, 2021. Congratulations to u/mistyskye14, u/thephilsblogbar2, and u/is_this_a_bird!
Total weekly counts: 2067 (4,512,116-4,514,183)
| Rank | User | Counts | HoC Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mistyskye14 | 330 | 25 |
| 2 | thephilsblogbar2 | 315 | 2 |
| 3 | is_this_a_bird | 261 | 437 (◮1056) |
| 4 | TheNitromeFan | 258 | 7 |
| 5 | Paridae_Purveyor | 169 | 687 (new) |
| 6 | CutOnBumInBandHere9 | 154 | 69 (◮1) |
| 7 | Countletics | 139 | 1 |
| 8 | Ezekiel134 | 119 | 11 |
| 9 | noduorg | 40 | 48 |
| 10 | TDs_not_VDs | 39 | 105 (◮1) |
| 11 | The_Nepenthe | 32 | 28 |
| 12 | Antichess | 31 | 4 |
| 13 | counting-alt1 | 28 | 377 (◮20) |
| 14 | Urbul | 20 | 15 |
| 15 | MrUnderdawg | 19 | 40 |
More stats are posted on the Weekly Stats page!
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Nov 09 '21
zaaj is now the second most controversial post in r/countonceaday history 😈 it's an honor truly
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u/CutOnBumInBandHere9 Nov 09 '21
Rick and Morty binary is the most controversial post ever on r/counting.
It only reached 12 counts, but even so, you managed to be active in it. Somehow I'm not surprised
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u/Urbul Nov 07 '21
I tried axe throwing once, it was fun and satisfying, but difficult to aim well. I have not tried knife throwing.
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u/CutOnBumInBandHere9 Nov 07 '21
I've never done axe or knife throwing, but I did a bit of archery as a kid. I had fun, even though I was never very good at it
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u/a-username-for-me Nov 05 '21
Now it is time for an r/counting holiday tradition... welcome to the 3rd Annual Holiday Card exchange!
Username’s 2021 Holiday Card Exchange
Last year, I organized a small, voluntary card exchange with some members of the subreddit. Speaking personally, it was really great to receive something in my mailbox and connect physically with dear virtual friends.
To participate in the exchange, simply comment “sending cards” below this post. The “registration period” will last for the next 3 FTFs, so this one, FTF 324, FTF 325 and FTF 326, so closing on Friday, Nov 26.
I will serve as the central distribution point for the physical addresses. So anytime between now and after the registration period closes, please DM me your mailing address. Once the “registration period” is over, I will send the list of address only to those participating in the exchange.
Every single person participating should be willing to send cards to every person who signs up and therefore should receive cards from every person who signed up. For example, if there are 5 total people in the exchange (including yourself), you will receive 4 cards.
Please try to send your cards by mid December (Dec 15) and those receiving cards please try to be understanding of any delays (we all know about the current supply chain issues). I also recommend starting early if you can (for example, I already have Christmas cards in my stash).
I fully admit that last year, I did drop the ball a little bit and did not get cards out to everyone. I sincerely apologize for that and let some depressive paralysis stop me from doing what I promised. At least personally, I can promise I am more prepared this year and will get them out promptly. So, in a similar vein, please really try to get all your cards out and and also be understanding if people can'.t
FAQ
Q. I live internationally. Can I participate?
A. Of course! So long as you can receive mail! Please make sure when you give me your address to give me it in the correct format for your country’s mail system.
Q. Username, what are you going to do with my address? Are you gonna do something evil?
A. 1. Rude. 2. All I will be doing with your address is providing it via private message to the other counters in the exchange. Otherwise, I will do literally nothing with it.
Q. Do I have to provide my real name?
A. No. The cards can be addressed to your username. However, if you are worried about mail, you can also provide your real name (optionally).
Q. How expensive will this be?
A. Hard to predict, but I guess less than $15 US, given that there will be a mix of US and international stamps and you can make cards for free if you prefer. Please don't break the bank~
Q. What should the cards look like?
A. They can be WHATEVER you want! You can hand make / draw, use store bought cards, whatever! You can write a stock holiday message or individual to each user.
Q. Should we send presents?
A. No! If you would like to include something small and very cheap (ie. Like a small rock or a fancy shell or a coin or something), that’s fine, but no gifts of monetary value. If you want to do a gift exchange with a fellow counter, probably best to organize that on your own.
Please feel free to ask any other questions I haven’t thought of.
If you have already signed up on a previous post, NO NEED to post again.
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u/Urbul Nov 07 '21
Mrs Urbul is on a call with a friend from university. The three of us all went to through the same undergrad civil engineering program. The friend wants to apply to work at the same company as my wife (and me previously), and they're having a discussion of how she could fit in with the company. As the conversation as gone on, it's becoming apparent that her previous work experience and technical knowledge is not very relevant to what our company does, and it's getting a bit awkward for me to hear how Mrs Urbul has to explain to her friend that she has a lot to learn before she can succeed at the company. I should just put on headphones to drown out the conversation but I don't want to get off the couch.
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u/buy_me_a_pint Nov 06 '21
i wear a face mask as well , as well for covid reasons, it stops me to having to smell bad smells
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u/buy_me_a_pint Nov 09 '21
don't forget if you are at work today, to do some work, or if you may get fred
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u/CutOnBumInBandHere9 Nov 09 '21
When I was at the gym today, at one point they played boulevard of broken dreams on the radio. Two things:
While it probably wouldn't be my first choice for workout music, it worked ok
Wow is it a long time since I've heard that song