Ah, the joys of someone coming up with ways to “improve” AskHistorians and knowing their plan would have prevented me from ever posting there. Wait, they might be onto something all along. - ThreadSky

dongzhou3kingdoms.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Ah, the joys of someone coming up with ways to “improve” AskHistorians and knowing their plan would have prevented me from ever posting there.

Wait, they might be onto something all along.

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vir-victus.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh you must be talking about this ingenious, politely titled Meta post from 16 hours ago - a post that is so unique in its approach and criticism, as the points raised against the style of the sub are definitely not frequently brought up every few weeks. /s

dongzhou3kingdoms.bsky.social•1 day ago

It stunned me with its originality, and it's good grace towards all of differing opinions.

At least the one inside there is less... openly rude. A bit

vir-victus.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ngl, I found it funny when I just saw @jschooltiger.bsky.social provide a contructive response with links to the FAQ, booklist, the podcast, and the user (who voiced a lot of criticism) responded with ''Whats your favorite ship model?'', only for Rob to link to a Lego set.

dongzhou3kingdoms.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is there any question where Lego is not the answer?

vir-victus.bsky.social•1 day ago

Absolutely not! That makes me think, we need an expert on 'Lego and Toy history' in our midst! Also: I consider this Spanish Galleon set from '96 as the coolest Lego ship:

dongzhou3kingdoms.bsky.social•1 day ago

We do!

What a magnificent ship to sail the high seas of our imagination (or our rooms)

thestoryteller69.bsky.social•11 hours ago

You've injured your arm and are rolling on the ground moaning, 'ooohhh...' Someone comes up and asks which part of you hurts.

thestoryteller69.bsky.social•11 hours ago

A French person asks you what game you would like to play but you do not want to play weiqi 围棋.

thestoryteller69.bsky.social•11 hours ago

If you are dangling off a cliff hanging onto a rope what should you do?

pyr1t3-radio.bsky.social•11 hours ago

"What would you like to step on barefoot?"

jschooltiger.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I really should have picked one I don't have; the user might have bought it for me!

newtonianasspoundr.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Personally I would have picked the Lego Endurance (please keep me in mind if a disgruntled user happens to send you two) https://www.lego.com/en-ie/product/the-endurance-10335

vir-victus.bsky.social•20 hours ago

I personally prefer those models of the 17th-early 19th century, but this one has style - I do like the hull. Late 19th/early 20th?

newtonianasspoundr.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Me two years ago: “Hey, I can answer questions!”

Me now:

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