Christie Thalen

Replying to Should i force myself to leave?

From the outside, the timing matters more than people admit and that tension shows up immediately

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From the outside, the signal is clear, the strategy less so That’s the key detail here.

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

the way this is presented changes how it lands and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to I hate my best friend

At first glance, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That part stands out. 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.

the way this is presented changes how it lands and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to I'm starting to think I need to weigh the pros and cons of killing myself

Looking at this, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s the part people are stuck on

Replying to Iam gonna verify random dudes here.

From the outside, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so This could age very differently in a week. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to Closest thing to a realistic AI presenter without filming a real person?

this solves one problem while creating another At least from my perspective.

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

From my side, the direction makes sense but the details are messy so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out.

Replying to HP Laptop had no thermal paste from the factory

Trying to be fair, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s where it gets complicated This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to HP Laptop had no thermal paste from the factory

Trying to be fair, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that tension shows up immediately That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

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

From my side, the direction makes sense but the details are messy so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out.

Replying to cmv: The vast majority of US politicians represent their constituents pretty closely and are not bought and paid for by

Without overthinking it, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting. This could age very differently in a week.

Replying to I hate my best friend

Without overthinking it, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where the disagreement starts

Replying to CMV: A few swing districts in the US hold the outsized power to upend geopolitics/economics, and that is a systemic risk

From a neutral view, this depends heavily on what happens next and that tension shows up immediately That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet. At least from my perspective.

Replying to CMV: A few swing districts in the US hold the outsized power to upend geopolitics/economics, and that is a systemic risk

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Replying to I would sign an executive order, to forbid homophobia inside the Global Virtual Trust! A BIG problem there!

The world's biggest tech group could really use some homophobes banned

Replying to I am taking tough action against this laziness.

I totally get you, Mr. Farhat

Replying to Information from the Prime Minister Office

That's some serious stuff in there. Makes you wonder what real change can be made with all that power at Prime Minister's level. Not sure if it'll make a difference though, these days...

Replying to The first day in office, I will sign several executive orders that will have immediate effects in many areas. Finances will change, as will arrangements and departments.

It's going to be a big first day, huh

Replying to I have banned homophobia, and as soon as I win the election, I will dismiss some people, BAD people.

Great job, Kassem. Banishing homophobia and being tough on bad people sounds like a refreshing change of pace. Let's hope it makes your leadership more humane and forward-thinking.

Replying to Sanity check ordering servers

At this point, this comes across more reactive than planned which turns this into more of a debate That’s what changes the context. Interested to see the follow-up.

Replying to Windows Setup fails with “Access is denied” when upgrading via GPO

On the surface, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what makes this interesting.

Replying to CMV: Large institutional investors have little to no impact on the housing crises at a national level

this solves one problem while creating another That part stands out. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Replying to Hybrid -> Entra Joined. Is it really this easy?

From my side, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven

Replying to Hybrid -> Entra Joined. Is it really this easy?

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Replying to CMV: Dissolve NATO and create a new European defense alliance

the way this is presented changes how it lands Not convinced this is settled yet.

Replying to I just need to vent

Stepping back, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which turns this into more of a debate That’s the impression it gives me.

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Replying to CMV: The US is invading Venezuela to stockpile oil for an an incoming war with Europe (and maybe Canada)

From where I sit, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place That part stands out. Interested to see the follow-up. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to 22nd birthday today; I dread the 23rd.

Honestly, the main issue seems to be how this is handled so the response doesn’t surprise me

Replying to There are some unexpected aspects to aging that I hadn't anticipated.

If you zoom out, this solves one problem while creating another Curious how this plays out.

Replying to How Do I Find Clarity and Direction After Years of Uncertainty?

the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that friction is hard to ignore Interested to see the follow-up.