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Comment on How do people get over enshittification? in ~life
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Comment on Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families in ~society
Foreigner LinkAaaaah this is hilarious, the level of schadenfreude I'm experiencing right now could get me arrested for driving under the influence.Aaaaah this is hilarious, the level of schadenfreude I'm experiencing right now could get me arrested for driving under the influence.
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Comment on Tracking who US President Donald Trump has named to serve in his cabinet and administration in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentAh thank you that makes sense. Here they call that setting "turbo"Ah thank you that makes sense. Here they call that setting "turbo"
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Comment on Tracking who US President Donald Trump has named to serve in his cabinet and administration in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentI assume "lettuce" refers to the head of lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister "Carrousel" I think refers to the high turnover of his previous cabinet members, like...I assume "lettuce" refers to the head of lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister
"Carrousel" I think refers to the high turnover of his previous cabinet members, like a revolving door of political appointments. There's even a meme where the length of time someone lasted working under Trump was measured in Mooches, named after Anthony Scaramucci who lasted 11 days as Trump's press secretary.
Not sure about puree though!
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Comment on Sorry for the mess (post mortem for a Topic that went sideways?) in ~tildes
Foreigner LinkI was wondering what happened to that post. No sweat, I didn't get the impression you were sharing that video in bad faith. I wasn't familiar with that YouTuber either and if anything the post and...I was wondering what happened to that post. No sweat, I didn't get the impression you were sharing that video in bad faith. I wasn't familiar with that YouTuber either and if anything the post and ensuing comments helped me learn about them and their shady connections, which is helpful to know!
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Comment on Better know a bird: The wild and kinky mating rituals of the crested auklet in ~science
Foreigner Link ParentThen here are some gifts for you - photos of potoos, the dopiest of birds: 1, 2, 3 -
Comment on Better know a bird: The wild and kinky mating rituals of the crested auklet in ~science
Foreigner Link ParentAh I think you misunderstand what I wrote about the wandering albatross or the comment is not fully coear. They live out in the ocean for years but it doesn't mean they're flying the entire time....Ah I think you misunderstand what I wrote about the wandering albatross or the comment is not fully coear. They live out in the ocean for years but it doesn't mean they're flying the entire time. The frigate and common swift which I mentioned later in the post have been observed doing this however.
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Comment on Better know a bird: The wild and kinky mating rituals of the crested auklet in ~science
Foreigner Link ParentWhich birds do you mean? Most pelagic seabirds sleep on the water, but for those (pelagic or otherwise) that stay in the air for weeks or months at a time without landing, they rely on other...Which birds do you mean? Most pelagic seabirds sleep on the water, but for those (pelagic or otherwise) that stay in the air for weeks or months at a time without landing, they rely on other approaches.
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Comment on How do people get over enshittification? in ~life
Foreigner Link ParentAre you me? I could have written your first paragraph word for word, especially for clothing. I hate shopping for clothes with the fire of a thousand dying suns. Add on top of that sensory issues...Are you me? I could have written your first paragraph word for word, especially for clothing. I hate shopping for clothes with the fire of a thousand dying suns. Add on top of that sensory issues related to certain fabrics and forms of clothing, it gets exhausting having to buy new clothes. It's come to the point where when I find something I like, of the right size/texture/quality, I buy two or three of the same, even if it only comes in one colour.
I've also started looking on sites like Vinted for the old clothes I own now. I have this dress I love that is super comfortable and though it's lasted a long time, I know one day I'd have to say goodbye as it'll be impossible to repair. So I trawled Vinted for a while and found the exact same dress, in the exact same colour and size, barely worn and at a fraction of the cost. I bought it in a heartbeat and I swear if I find another example I will buy it again. I pretty much do most of my shopping for clothes on there now and just buy the same things I have now but barely worn and nearly new.
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Comment on Better know a bird: The wild and kinky mating rituals of the crested auklet in ~science
Foreigner Link ParentYou're welcome, glad you enjoyed the article! I'm not specifically familiar with the species in the article but pelagic seabirds in general spend most of their time out in the open ocean and the...You're welcome, glad you enjoyed the article! I'm not specifically familiar with the species in the article but pelagic seabirds in general spend most of their time out in the open ocean and the only time most people get to see them is during breeding season when they come to shore. Most of these birds have a special gland that removes salt from seawater and use air currents to stay aloft for long periods of time. Some species spend years out at sea like the wandering albatross only coming to land to breed. Some birds stay out at sea in the air without touching down for a couple of months like the frigate. And if you think that's extreme, think of the common swift (not a seabird) which spends almost an entire year in the air without landing until it's time to nest. They eat, drink, sleep and even mate in the air! It's not entirely clear how birds that stay aloft for months at a time manage to sleep in the air - it appears some are able to switch off one hemisphere of their brain off at a time, others believe they sleep in very short bursts when they find a stable air current or thermal.
Birds, like all animals, are truly amazing and once you start going down that rabbit hole it might be a while before you can get out!
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Comment on Better know a bird: The wild and kinky mating rituals of the crested auklet in ~science
Foreigner LinkI stumbled upon this article about Crested Auklets by chance, it seems they have some unusual traits not seen in other birds. I don't know how many other birders there are on Tildes but I found...I stumbled upon this article about Crested Auklets by chance, it seems they have some unusual traits not seen in other birds. I don't know how many other birders there are on Tildes but I found the article interesting and amusing enough to share.
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Better know a bird: The wild and kinky mating rituals of the crested auklet
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Comment on Looking for eclectic and little-known websites that bring joy in ~health.mental
Foreigner LinkI find The Useless Web to be somewhat amusing. There was also a website I found once which highlighted weird stuff people sell online (specifically Amazon I believe) but I can't find it anymore....I find The Useless Web to be somewhat amusing. There was also a website I found once which highlighted weird stuff people sell online (specifically Amazon I believe) but I can't find it anymore. Maybe someone here might know what site I'm talking about.
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Comment on Thoughts on Donald Trump, America and what this all means in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentI don't know if this will really be the case, and signs seem to point to him going for full on fascism from the get go. There is no "mass deportation" programme that can happen without putting...It might seem like nit picking, but I think America is more comfortable with an Authoritarian than a true Fascist. And i think Trump is more Authoritarian than a true Fascist. Americans, especially conservative Americans, love a strong authority figure. A strong police force. A strong judicial system. A strong religious leader. A strong president. And Trump is more authoritarian than fascist, in that he is more transactional than an ideologue. If he had to choose between a fascist ideology such as national purity and personal profit, he will choose personal profit 10/10 times.
I don't know if this will really be the case, and signs seem to point to him going for full on fascism from the get go. There is no "mass deportation" programme that can happen without putting huge numbers of people in jail or in camps. The process of sending them to other countries will take time. Then there is the cost - eventually it will be too expensive to hold these people and pay to ship them elsewhere. I imagine you can see where this slippery slope is heading...
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Comment on Thoughts on Donald Trump, America and what this all means in ~society
Foreigner (edited )Link ParentI think this would be a good place to start. The tactics range from very low risk to high risk. I recommend giving it a read through.I think this would be a good place to start.
[Spencer Sunshine] A political scientist who studies nationalist groups has written a pamphlet outlining street-legal strategies to help communities organize to stop fascism. “40 Ways To Fight Fascism,” by Spencer Sunshine, is a useful guide activists and community groups can reference at a time when oppressive groups are rooting in communities across the country. Sunshine is distributing the pamphlet free to activists and to anyone who requests a copy.
The tactics range from very low risk to high risk. I recommend giving it a read through.
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Comment on Thoughts on Donald Trump, America and what this all means in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentThis is a very insightful comment, thank you for sharing this perspective. I know so many people living there who fall under this umbrella. I am very worried for them.This is a very insightful comment, thank you for sharing this perspective.
I hope the Americans who worked tirelessly to avoid this outcome are able to find some way through - or, hopefully, some way out.
I know so many people living there who fall under this umbrella. I am very worried for them.
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Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentAwesome, I commend your willingness to learn and look at this from a different perspective.Awesome, I commend your willingness to learn and look at this from a different perspective.
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Comment on How California has been ‘Donald Trump-proofing’ itself against federal reprisal in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentUnfortunately I doubt this will ever happen without monumental amounts of bloodshed.Unfortunately I doubt this will ever happen without monumental amounts of bloodshed.
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Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentYou should edit your comment to reflect that because it reads as your own opinion. I don't know how this could be read any other way:You should edit your comment to reflect that because it reads as your own opinion. I don't know how this could be read any other way:
Here's how I see it. There are a lot of things children can't legally do or consent to, and a lot of these are less consequential than undergoing potentially permanent and irreversible hormone replacement therapy, or gender reassignment surgery.
There are things that we absolutely should not be exposing children to, and gender reassignment is just one of them.
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Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society
Foreigner Link ParentThis argument would only work if these kinds of treatments catered to trans children and teens alone. Children who have hormonal growth disorders are put on "irreversible hormone treatments" to...There are things that we absolutely should not be exposing children to, and gender reassignment is just one of them.
This argument would only work if these kinds of treatments catered to trans children and teens alone. Children who have hormonal growth disorders are put on "irreversible hormone treatments" to avoid growing up too short (Lionel Messi being the most famous example). Boys with gynaecomastia can undergo hormone therapy or surgery if no other options are available. Puberty blockers were originally used to treat precocious puberty, and more often than not because of the psychological effects early puberty can have. Heck, minors getting cosmetic surgery is not that rare, including breast augmentation:
Nearly 320,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2011, with adolescents under 18 years of age accounting for 4,830 procedures (1.5%)
Where are the activists and political parties fighting to bar parents from offering breast implants as a sweet sixteen birthday present??
I'm going to make it clear - I'm not advocating for gender-reassignment surgery on minors, and no serious trans advocates are either. But these interventions for non-trans minors have been available and gone unchallenged for decades (and they are still going unchallenged). Suddenly it's only an issue needing political intervention when it comes to healthcare for trans children and teens. It's the pearl clutching hypocrisy that makes this entire argument fall on its face.
I really recommend trying second hand clothing sites like Vinted, it has saved me so much time and anguish. It helps if you have something specific you want to buy in mind. If I'm just looking for an item I already own it's pretty straightforward, just trawk and hope I find what I'm looking for. I've gone to the store to try on items I liked, taken down the reference/name and checked if the same item is available on Vinted (if not immediately then some months down the line). It seems like a lot of work, but for me it's worth it. I rarely buy clothes, I'll maybe replace some of my wardrobe every 3 or 4 years and buy almost nothing in between (except funky socks).