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  1. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of February 16 in ~society

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    I initially misread this as "cows" and now I'm a little disappointed but still awed.

    I initially misread this as "cows" and now I'm a little disappointed but still awed.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on In the resistance, we drive minivans (gifted link) in ~society

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    I work as a teacher in a very Hispanic area. When ICE was surging here last September/October, we saw a significant dip in attendance. Parents were afraid to call their students in for fear of...

    I work as a teacher in a very Hispanic area. When ICE was surging here last September/October, we saw a significant dip in attendance. Parents were afraid to call their students in for fear of being outed.

    At least in my district, we cannot give out that kind of info, nor do we even record the documented (or not) status of families. We're solely focused on providing an education for everyone.

    It truly breaks my heart to see this happening in America. My grandparents and great grandparents suffered under nazi occupation of my homeland. They were deported to work camps and nearly died. That history was passed on to me, and it is appalling to see it playing out in my adopted country.

    Disgusting.

    I'm eternally grateful for the kind souls fighting back even at the ultimate cost. I wish it needn't be so.

    20 votes

  3. Comment on What are you working through? in ~life

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    You're right, of course. A new framing is necessary. We both have families now, we both have moved on from the frivolous pursuits of our youth and have more complex goals we're working to achieve....

    You're right, of course. A new framing is necessary. We both have families now, we both have moved on from the frivolous pursuits of our youth and have more complex goals we're working to achieve. Yet still, it was wild to me how similar we still are to who we were. Grown, changed, but deep down still true to ourselves.

    I'm glad to have them in my life. They're some of my oldest friends and we've gone through a lot together.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on What are you working through? in ~life

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    In my case it was a falling out over something that we would eventually be able to work through. It just needed time. I'm happy to have these people back in my life. We have shared values and...

    In my case it was a falling out over something that we would eventually be able to work through. It just needed time.

    I'm happy to have these people back in my life. We have shared values and aligned goals. Even separated, we've grown in similar directions. Meeting them again, it was like we were able to just pick up and carry on from where we left off.

    I'm grateful to have them back in my life.

    6 votes

  5. Comment on What are you working through? in ~life

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    Quite a bit. A lot that I don't feel like exploring here, right now, but suffice to say it's profoundly changing my life. Long term good, but short term intense pain and stress. More immediately,...

    Quite a bit. A lot that I don't feel like exploring here, right now, but suffice to say it's profoundly changing my life. Long term good, but short term intense pain and stress.

    More immediately, two things. I have my last formal observation coming up soon - this decides if the school wants to keep me or let me go after this contract period. My odds look good, but I'm terrified if I do poorly. Everyone says I'll be fine. I'm stressed out.

    I also have been working up to reconnecting with two friends (a couple) I've known a long time. We spent our twenties living together, and had a falling out 8 years ago because of decisions I made. One of them kept in tenuous contact over the years, and I hate burning bridges. We've slowly been working to meet again, and today it happened. I got to see my best friend again for the first time in nearly a decade, and met his amazing kids.

    I hope to make things right.

    19 votes

  6. Comment on US Food and Drug Administration declines to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot in ~health

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    To be fair my adhd ass just doesn't think about it. My prior employer would have a pharmacist come and administer it on site. For free. While I'm there. Fuck yeah I'll do that it's crazy easy....

    To be fair my adhd ass just doesn't think about it.

    My prior employer would have a pharmacist come and administer it on site. For free. While I'm there. Fuck yeah I'll do that it's crazy easy.

    Having to set an appointment is already causing friction that between everything else in my life means I'm unlikely to do it.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of February 9 in ~society

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    I can't read the article, however I feel it's a short term look at the problem. There's innumerable other factors which will impact future trade deals, and the belligerent actions of the...

    I can't read the article, however I feel it's a short term look at the problem. There's innumerable other factors which will impact future trade deals, and the belligerent actions of the administration have pushed many to begin looking for alternatives.

    Trump is winning right now because he took advantage of the existing system, which he broke.

    7 votes

  8. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    Yes, America's Test Kitchen method!

    Yes, America's Test Kitchen method!

    2 votes

  9. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    One day I decided to try some bacon bits in a soup I was making and was instantly hooked. Not sure what changed, but suddenly I loved the flavor where before I hated it!

    One day I decided to try some bacon bits in a soup I was making and was instantly hooked. Not sure what changed, but suddenly I loved the flavor where before I hated it!

    1 vote

  10. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    I used to be much pickier in my youth, but I've grown to enjoy a wide palate as I get older. That said, the foods I dislike that surprise people are: peanut butter (but not peanuts or other peanut...

    I used to be much pickier in my youth, but I've grown to enjoy a wide palate as I get older.

    That said, the foods I dislike that surprise people are:

    • peanut butter (but not peanuts or other peanut flavored items)
    • shrimp
    • bacon, until I came around to it a couple years ago
    1 vote

  11. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    Same. I'm not in the tropics, but I basically never eat fruit.

    Same. I'm not in the tropics, but I basically never eat fruit.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on The right in the US is coming for same-sex marriage with an insidious new campaign in ~society

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    Ha, one thing I love to throw out is that I'm the most patriotic mfr out there. You were born here? Bitch I came here, was molded and shaped by a love of American ideals. You may have been born...

    but what I’m suggesting is instead a full-bore patriotic display. Stars and stripes. Country music. Quotes from the founding fathers. Soldiers and crying eagles. Nothing’s off the table.

    Ha, one thing I love to throw out is that I'm the most patriotic mfr out there. You were born here? Bitch I came here, was molded and shaped by a love of American ideals. You may have been born into it, but I chose it.

    11 votes

  13. Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month in ~tech

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    Am I a hobo who farms or a farmer of hobos? It's like a rorschach test.

    Am I a hobo who farms or a farmer of hobos? It's like a rorschach test.

    11 votes

  14. Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month in ~tech

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    Ok thanks then it shouldn't impact me.

    Ok thanks then it shouldn't impact me.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month in ~tech

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    As owner of a medium sized gaming server... If I choose not to age verify like this will I be locked out of necessary features? @asinine

    As owner of a medium sized gaming server... If I choose not to age verify like this will I be locked out of necessary features?

    @asinine

    6 votes

  16. Comment on Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved in ~space

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    More specifically the vacuum would cause every liquid you have to boil and you would dessicate before you eventually freeze. A form of mummification. Regardless, you're in for a very bad time.

    More specifically the vacuum would cause every liquid you have to boil and you would dessicate before you eventually freeze. A form of mummification.

    Regardless, you're in for a very bad time.

    10 votes

  17. Comment on Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap, fueled by growth of e-commerce, new businesses in ~finance

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    I worked for Walmart for 6 months before I quit. Haven't set foot inside one since then.

    I worked for Walmart for 6 months before I quit. Haven't set foot inside one since then.

  18. Comment on D&D campaign recomendation for solo/two people in ~games.tabletop

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    Would you consider an alternative system? D&D can work with minimal players, but I feel you'd get more mileage out a system that has two player coop/solo play baked into it.

    Would you consider an alternative system? D&D can work with minimal players, but I feel you'd get more mileage out a system that has two player coop/solo play baked into it.

    21 votes

  19. Comment on Tildes Book Club - February 2026 - The Truth by Terry Pratchett - Have you started? in ~books

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    Hey there, I loved this book when I was younger, as I loved all the Pratchett books. It wasn't the most impactful one (frankly Equal Rites or maybe Mort holds that title for me) but it is one that...

    Hey there, I loved this book when I was younger, as I loved all the Pratchett books. It wasn't the most impactful one (frankly Equal Rites or maybe Mort holds that title for me) but it is one that still stands out in my minds eye.

    Have fun everyone!

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Do you have your invite request email? Post it and let's find out what drives people to want to be a part of Tildes. in ~tildes

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    I asked a guy on reddit. They gave me a link. This was during apigate

    I asked a guy on reddit. They gave me a link. This was during apigate

    17 votes