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c/cresset · beanwater · 5d

Weekly discussion: unpopular opinions vs the alternatives

Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Been thinking about this for a while and curious what the community thinks.

Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing. Looking for honest feedback, not validation. Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing.

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casey · 1d

Strong agree.

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casey · 1d

Lol no.

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SourdoughDefector · 2d

The replies in this thread are surprisingly thoughtful. Saved this for later.

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mike · 1d

Saved this for later.

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ron · 4d

Source on this?

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forge · 4d

The replies in this thread are surprisingly thoughtful.

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avery · 2d

I tried this last year and it did not work for me — your mileage may vary. OP delivers. Counterpoint: it depends entirely on context.

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beanwater · 4d

Best take in the thread.

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nessa · 4d

Counterpoint: it depends entirely on context. Best take in the thread. Underrated comment.

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pillowfortCEO · 3d

Hard disagree. Source on this? Strong agree.

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mike · 4d

Took me a year to figure this out the hard way. Underrated comment. Hard disagree.

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generic_user_7 · 2d

Lol no.

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beanwater · 4d

I tried this last year and it did not work for me — your mileage may vary. Strong agree. Lol no.

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beanwater · 4d

OP delivers. This matches my experience exactly.

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SourdoughDefector · 5d

I read this three times and I still do not get it. Took me a year to figure this out the hard way. I read this three times and I still do not get it.

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nessa · 14h

This is the way. Counterpoint: it depends entirely on context. Posting from a throwaway because I do not want this attached to my main.

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griffin · 2d

Underrated comment.

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mike · 2d

Hard disagree. Underrated comment. Strong agree.

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ron · 4d

Source on this? Hard disagree. Best take in the thread.

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griffin · 4d

Came here to say this. Counterpoint: it depends entirely on context.

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tuftandneedle420 · 4d

I think you are missing the point. Have you tried the alternative? It is roughly half the price and 80% as good.

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beanwater · 5d

This is the way.