Why is it not solvable? Yes if the problem is that assholes exist, it’s not solvable. However in this particular case I think the service (Twitch) could take a stand and ban streamers who harass others. Even if they make money; I’m pretty sure they would ban someone using nazi rhetorics or saying openly racist things…

I think the sexism battle won’t be over until offended males start blaming the watchers, rather than the girls showing. Or in a wider spectrum, the audience rather than the source. It’s bugging me how popular it has always been to accept a weak mind from the consumers rather than from the producer. Because it’s easier…

Does it matter? These women can do what they will without anyone commenting like cavemen

I look at it this way. You and your buddy are walking down the street and spot a beautiful woman. Are you going to go up to her and say “I’m going to bend you over and fuck you in the ass because you look like the type that likes it.”

Seriously. I can’t believe how many people are comparing media criticism to actual violence. It is not at all the same!

I’m not sure it would have taken off like this pre-Trump TBH. I think the psychic rage of his victory has helped fuel the movement.

Knowing a handful of voters for these awards, I can say with pretty solid confidence that whether or not they vote for Chalamet will not be determined by how equivocal or unequivocal his disavowal of Woody Allen is. This is just not the sort of thing that the Academy, BAFTA, SAG ect voters give a shit about. It’s not…

He’s considered a sure bet to be nominated for his performance in Call Me By Your Name. He’s extremely talented.

He does have a good chance of winning awards for Call Me By Your Name.

I work at a downtown restaurant and have to be tour guide all the time for visitors - here’s a brief version. It’s very much centered on Central Austin, but if you’re staying North or South for some reason you can find plenty in either area without venturing far. This is a VERY incomplete list - this is a city with a…

Best way to kill a Saturday Afternoon: Peter Pan Mini Golf (It’s BYOB) followed by the food trucks afterwards.

The Chili’s at 45th and Lamar is not be trifled with, as it’s the best in the state of Texas.

Also, make sure you stock up on any supplies for your trip to Austin at HEB.

Traffic sucks. Austin is a small town that’s grown way, way faster than its infrastructure allows. There is some mass transit but it is pretty terrible. Car2go is helpful if you plan to drive.

Resident of Austin since 2006 here. A LOT has changed since then, but I still love it despite what some other longer-lived residents here might tell you.

I love Chuy’s but I wouldn’t direct an out-of-towner there. Maybe try Maudie’s instead. There are 5 locations, I think, and if you can get the one on 360 they have a great view. Avoid Trudy’s if UT is session. Polvo’s has great margs and queso and is opening a downtown location very soon, but I haven’t had any other…

A few things that most travel sites wont tell you ...

1. The hype-levels around BBQ are insane here, with long lines and other weird requirements like odd hours, ordering rules, ect. Franklins is legendary for a reason, but if you don’t want to deal with the hassle, locals tend to frequent at places like Terry Blacks…

Hamilton Pool requires a reservation and it is booked to capacity weeks in advance. Plan well ahead. Jester King is nice but having to stand on line for every beer eats up most of the time spent there.

The swimming pools and swim holes are Austin’s X factor, particularly to fight summer heat. I like Gus Fruh as a swim hole. “Neighborhood pools” are free, city pools are cheap; both are scattered all over the city. Barton Springs is amazing obviously, but there are plenty more places to swim. https://www.austinlocal.co…

Justine’s has the best French Onion Soup in town and, on a warm evening, their outside seating makes you feel like you’re in France

Admittedly not as beautiful as Congress Bridge, but perhaps a bit easier to get to, if you’re in north Austin or the Round Rock area, is the McNeil bridge on I-35 North. Park at the Napa Auto Parts (601 S Interstate 35, Round Rock, TX 78664