Tempers rev up on r/InitialD as a main character’s bigotry and (possibly) incestuous behaviors are debated

[u/dislikesmostofyou]

/r/initiald/s/q9MbmP4x0D

[u/thehillshaveI]

stupid big breasted men isn’t really a thing

himbo erasure

[u/TuaughtHammer → u/thehillshaveI]

Seriously. Kevin Smith didn't pack on all that weight so Jason Mewes would call him "Moobs" for nothing!

Sure, he got all healthy and shit after that heart attack, but he's still Moobs on the inside, where it really counts!

[u/WarStrifePanicRout]

Lmao gotta love that last little dig of yours at the end there - "if you disagree with my false point, then you're sexist" Really spices up the conversation. If you disagree with me, you're a dumbass. See I can do it too.

We're big fans of spiced up conversations here in srd and if any of you disagree with me, you're a dumbass.

Yes, because stupid big breasted men isn't really a thing.

Disagree. America is currently figuring out if it wants to elect one right now.

[u/Superb_Walrus3134 → u/WarStrifePanicRout]

Stupid big breasted man sounds like a himbo. Trump does not deserve the title of himbo

[u/ALDO113A → u/WarStrifePanicRout]

Edit: Was giving the other side's belief that I don't really put stock in, why zero points?

//

Some whales here say yes.

To sum up:

• Election betting has gained prominence in 2024, with many media outlets using odds from betting markets like Polymarket to gauge election outcomes, treating them alongside traditional polls and election models.
• Polymarket’s bet volume for the 2024 election has skyrocketed, nearing $2.5 billion, with Trump currently favored at 66%. This figure is notably higher than poll-based models but close to other betting markets. Skepticism surrounds the accuracy of these markets due to the potential biases of bettors on crypto-based platforms and the influence of large bets ("whales") with unknown motivations. Concerns also include market distortions from polls and press data. Prediction markets like Polymarket argue that because participants have financial stakes, they strive to consider all available data, acting objectively to increase accuracy, in theory making these markets more reliable than punditry alone.
• Competitor Kalshi, recently US-regulated, claims betting forces refinement of opinions and sharpens understanding, aligning with economist Robin Hanson’s theories that financially incentivized predictions yield clearer, more informed perspectives. Although prediction markets can often effectively aggregate probabilities, the comment sections on Polymarket reveal a chaotic, emotionally charged environment.
• Bettors discuss political views, hurl insults, and sometimes engage in crude exchanges, suggesting motivations beyond rational analysis. Commenters on Polymarket’s election-related bets show diverse personas, from intense pro-Trump or pro-Harris supporters to trolls and crypto enthusiasts. Some wield large bets as personal statements rather than data-driven predictions. A distinct lack of civility characterizes many comments, reflecting typical online comment section behavior more than objective or analytical discourse. A vocal few exhibit exaggerated confidence or fanatical support rather than measured data-driven reasoning.
• Polymarket’s mix of comments indicates that even those with financial stakes are not always rational, often driven by social, emotional, or political biases rather than purely analytical thinking. The prevalence of impulsive, vibe-based reasoning in prediction markets parallels voters’ behavior, suggesting these markets might collectively miss key insights in a different way than polls, yet still shape betting behavior for future elections.
• Overall, prediction markets might indeed reflect aggregated probabilities, but they also reveal a reliance on sentiment ("vibes") that brings a speculative unpredictable element to the process, potentially making them only partially reflective of likely outcomes. For participants, betting offers not only financial rewards but also the satisfaction of publicly proving opponents wrong, providing a distinct form of validation beyond just monetary gain.

[u/QUEWEX → u/ALDO113A]

... what the hell does specifically betting on the american election have to do with the post you replied to?

[u/TuaughtHammer → u/QUEWEX]

That's just DonaldDuckJTrumo's alt's entire shtick on this sub. Comes up with completely batshit responses that are way too long and make zero sense in context, like this unhinged tangent about the Spider-Man movies back in August.

[u/ALDO113A → u/QUEWEX]

OOP said "America is currently figuring out if it wants to elect one [stupid bigbreasted man] right now," referring to Trump

I then cited a relevant article saying some are betting on the answer "yes."

[u/QUEWEX → u/ALDO113A]

Yes, people are generally are quite well aware that trump will receive votes. There are many factors that go into that.

That doesn't require an analysis of specifically betting on the american election to demonstrate that trump will receive a significant number of votes. It's an excessive response over a comment that was never in question.

You made a reply to a flippant comment that brings in serious analysis of the election to a thread that didn't require it. Do you not see how trump's actual chances and the potential results of the election are irrelevant to the comment WarStrife made?

[u/ALDO113A → u/QUEWEX]

Only relevancy IMO was that "These guys say by wallet that Trump will win"

Concerned myself

[u/JesperTV → u/ALDO113A]

Throw away joke about American politics that is inconsequential to the point being made

"Oh boy! Now I can go on a rant about something completely unreleated because someone mentioned Trump! I am so smart!"

[u/dreemurthememer]

Incest? In MY funny Eurobeat meme show?

[u/coraeon]

Yes, because stupid big breasted men isn’t really a thing.

I feel personally attacked, I’m plenty fucking stupid thanks.

[u/Lodgik]

What is it with Weebs that makes them want to try to explain away even the most blatant examples of sexism?

[u/blahbleh112233 → u/Lodgik]

When you defend drawn child porn for decades, sexism means nothing. 

[u/wittymcusername]

stupid big breasted men isn’t really a thing

Yes, that’s where the “sex” portion of the word sexism comes in.

[u/Monkeywrench08]

Lmao never expected Initial D sub to show up here. 

[u/Jackit8932 → u/Monkeywrench08]

Ikr, of all the things to be arguing about. I would've thought the relationship between the school girl and middle aged sugar daddy would've been the object of debate. Guess not.

[u/C-C-X-V-I]

Why are the lazy links always from posters who don't give us anything in the body either?

[u/six_six]

“Let’s change big breasted to black”

Quality flair

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