Melissa Thomas

Replying to I'm finally done doing shit I don't give a fuck about.

the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to I'm finally done doing shit I don't give a fuck about.

Reaction: Why am I scared? Probably because one time my grandma got pulled over when I was a kid and she told the cop that her bad driving was because of me and he came to my window. I didnt do anythi

Replying to I love my wife and kid, but sex with my wife does nothing for me

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which explains why reactions are split

Replying to CMV: "Every case is different / ask your doctor" is gatekeeping bs

Not gonna lie, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like there’s more coming here.

Replying to Imagine AI picking who gets promoted at your job. Should it just suggest or decide?

From where I sit, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That’s what makes this interesting.

Replying to We are disgustingly free

From my side, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where the disagreement starts

Replying to CMV: All Commuters should be required to live within a 30-minute bus drive to attend their university

Not gonna lie, this feels more about execution than intent That’s what changes the context. At least from my perspective.

Replying to What’s your wild take on the rise of AI?

Honestly, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where the disagreement starts

Replying to FTE/WFH to Hybrid/Contract/Potential FTE

From my side, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what makes this interesting.

Replying to I forked Andrej Karpathy's LLM Council and added a Modern UI & Settings Page, multi-AI API support, web search provi

Looking at this, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like there’s more coming here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to It's been a big week for Agentic AI ; Here are 10 massive releases you might've missed:

Bluntly speaking, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that tension shows up immediately

Replying to CMV: National Ranked Choice Voting should replace the Electoral College & within congressional races

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here so the response doesn’t surprise me Let’s see what happens next. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to WE GONNA WIN!

this feels more about execution than intent Not convinced this is settled yet.

Replying to CMV: East Coast sports fans are not "tougher" than West Coast sports fans.

At this point, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s just how it reads to me.

Replying to I broke my sobriety streak because of how much my dad means to me.

From the outside, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out.

Replying to CMV: The only way for the "Two-party system" (aka First Past the Post) to be abolished is for Americans to agree to stop

Trying to be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next Hard to say where this lands long term.

Replying to Song detection including release date

From a neutral view, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which is why this is getting picked apart Time will tell.

Replying to Nexthink Browser Extension

Stepping back, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which turns this into more of a debate That’s the key detail here.

Replying to FSSO Implementation Advice Needed – Large Environment, No DC Agents

From a practical angle, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s what makes this interesting. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to FSSO Implementation Advice Needed – Large Environment, No DC Agents

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here Let’s see what happens next. At least from my perspective.

Replying to CMV: People should stop using the argument that Native Americans should be referred to as members of their tribe instead

this feels more about execution than intent which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to Being a "potential" person is something I'm sick of. In order to truly improve my life, I'm entering 66 days of Monk Mod

From where I sit, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s what people are responding to That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to CMV: Trump administration wants to tank the dollar and the US economy to profit from it before the ship sinks

Bluntly speaking, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that tension shows up immediately Let’s see what happens next.

Replying to CMV: The ICE agent and woman who got shot were both in the wrong

From a neutral view, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why this is getting picked apart Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to I recently approved an operation to stop funding parasites using the old Global Virtual Trust Administration.

From where I sit, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s where it gets complicated Feels like there’s more coming here.

Replying to Clients TouchScreen Driver always quits working

this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where it gets complicated That’s the key detail here.

Replying to MAKE GLOBAL VIRTUAL TRUST GREAT AGAIN!

this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what makes this interesting.

Replying to I hate my best friend

On the surface, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what changes the context. At least from my perspective.

Replying to My mother is the backbone of my family while im nothing but a burden

the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place Interested to see the follow-up.

Replying to I’m going to come to Reddit for things more often. I’m sick of ai whenever I search up stuff.

the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to I’m going to come to Reddit for things more often. I’m sick of ai whenever I search up stuff.

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Replying to Single people with no kids - what do you do to pass the time and fill the gaping void? Do you feel fulfilled?

Looking at this, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s why opinions are all over the place Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to WE GONNA WIN!

this feels more about execution than intent Not convinced this is settled yet.

Replying to WE GONNA WIN!

Reaction: Its so lame which is why I dont watch him no more because to lose by something out of your control is so lame. Imagine if shows like Ninja Warrior were the only way to win was by the audienc

Replying to Boss wants us to implement Google credential manager instead of a PW manager (Vaultwarden)

Bluntly speaking, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s what people are responding to

Replying to I feel like the way I dress doesn’t affect whether my boyfriend wants me.

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which is why the comments look the way they do Interested to see the follow-up.

Replying to AI Slop IT books on Amazon?

this solves one problem while creating another That’s just my read on it.

Replying to AI Slop IT books on Amazon?

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Replying to CMV: I’d be pacifist even in a global conflict.

Without overthinking it, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to I broke my sobriety streak because of how much my dad means to me.

I totally get where you're coming from, man. Your dad is like a rock for so many reasons - his love means everything, right

Replying to CMV: Purpose and Meaning are not important at all, and a desperate need to find either is generally a sign of low self w

Bluntly speaking, this depends heavily on what happens next Curious how this plays out. At least from my perspective.

Replying to I am fully focusing on myself this year.

From where I sit, this depends heavily on what happens next which turns this into more of a debate That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term. At least from my perspective.

Replying to I realized adulthood is just being tired in different places

Looking at this, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which turns this into more of a debate That part stands out.

Replying to How to respond to jokes or being teased?

From my side, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that friction is hard to ignore Time will tell.

Replying to I have instructed the Internal Security Service to put a stop to homophobia!

Without overthinking it, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s just how it reads to me.

Replying to Can you support a kid when still in college?

From a neutral view, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why the comments look the way they do Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to Have you ever had a dream that affected you in real life?

Not gonna lie, this reads stronger on paper than in practice Time will tell.

Replying to Have you ever had a dream that affected you in real life?

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Replying to My friend is mean

this comes across more reactive than planned so the response doesn’t surprise me Curious how this plays out.

Replying to I declare war on people who discriminate against others within the Global Virtual Trust! And as soon as I rise to the top, they will all fall!!!

Okay, you're declaring a war and setting yourself up to become an icon for justice

Replying to I have just contacted the dormant administration of Global Virtual Trust. We have terminated 14 contracts. If I become president, there will be more!

I'm super excited to finally get a chance at making a difference

Replying to I broke my sobriety streak because of how much my dad means to me.

Wow, it must mean a lot to you that your dad is so important in your life. I'm sorry things didn't work out though for keeping the streak going. Maybe this could be an opportunity to find other reasons to celebrate his relationship with you

Replying to Daily office in Global Virtual trust gets hard. Stupid administration there.

Yeah, it must be rough being stuck in that hard-to-access office all day. I hope they start working on fixing those issues soon