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Comment on Steam Winter Sale 2024: Hidden gems in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Demographics Survey, year… uh, it’s 2024? in ~tildes
Minori Link ParentDID in its most popular form in the English-speaking world was popularized on Tumblr. It's not exactly fake, but psychological disorders are rooted in cultural context. As an example, what...Also also, what the hell does leftism have to do with psychiatric diagnoses lol
DID in its most popular form in the English-speaking world was popularized on Tumblr. It's not exactly fake, but psychological disorders are rooted in cultural context. As an example, what behaviours are considered problematic varies significantly by country (see also: fetishes). The idea of alters and systems as some people describe DID is also pretty distinct from the classical diagnoses in the DSM.
(Also also, self-identifying with a mental illness and discussions around whether someone is "neurotypical" is leftist coded for better or worse.)
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori Link ParentAh, the doctor being in on it is the part I was missing!Ah, the doctor being in on it is the part I was missing!
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori Link ParentBumfuck nowhere Illinois is plenty cheap to live in (though jobs are more scarce). There are plenty of cheaper options in blue states outside of the core major metros (and the entire state of...The rent here is so much cheaper, it makes a huge difference.
Bumfuck nowhere Illinois is plenty cheap to live in (though jobs are more scarce). There are plenty of cheaper options in blue states outside of the core major metros (and the entire state of California).
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori Link ParentMaybe. It's nontrivial and would require massively cutting other programs. In general, states would have to double or triple their Medicaid spending to completely replace lost federal funds....Can any state replace Medicaid funding entirely? While not losing reelection or being recalled immediately?
Maybe. It's nontrivial and would require massively cutting other programs. In general, states would have to double or triple their Medicaid spending to completely replace lost federal funds. That's generally doable for wealthier states like California though I can't imagine tax payers would be happy about it. This would make about 60-90% of most state budgets Medicaid funding (reference).
More realistically, I think we'd see Medicaid coverage, in some US states, shrink to only needy children and the like.
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori Link ParentI feel like a doctor would eventually get suspicious with how strong drugs like testosterone are but maybe I'm wrong?I feel like a doctor would eventually get suspicious with how strong drugs like testosterone are but maybe I'm wrong?
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori Link ParentStatistically speaking, most poor trans people will have better chances at moving to a blue state and breaking into a higher-income profession than emigrating to highly sought after European...Statistically speaking, most poor trans people will have better chances at moving to a blue state and breaking into a higher-income profession than emigrating to highly sought after European countries. I'm sure it's a good plan for some people that can easily afford a plane ticket, but it's extremely difficult to emigrate if you're poor.
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori Link ParentAssuming you're not taking an injection currently, those are a bit easier to stockpile if you're willing to deal with the hassle (and require less frequent doses of roughly once a week). Though...Assuming you're not taking an injection currently, those are a bit easier to stockpile if you're willing to deal with the hassle (and require less frequent doses of roughly once a week). Though they may not be worth the hassle if you're happy with your current dose.
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Comment on Steam Replay 2024: Discussion topic in ~games
Minori Link ParentSince you didn't mention it, I feel obligated to say Persona 4 Golden is an absolutely fantastic game with an almost perfect cast. Maybe the game will get a remake, but I haven't heard any rumors...Since you didn't mention it, I feel obligated to say Persona 4 Golden is an absolutely fantastic game with an almost perfect cast. Maybe the game will get a remake, but I haven't heard any rumors yet. The graphics are completely fine, and the gameplay loop is just as tight!
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Comment on The 2024 Steam Winter Sale is live (runs December 19 - January 2) in ~games
Minori Link ParentI do not own a Steam deck, but the Steam forums say Ace Attorney runs great on the system. I can't say it's explicitly gay, but the fans are (rightly) convinced the two bachelors-for-life have a...anyone have any recommendations for non-romance visual novels that play well on the Steam Deck?
I do not own a Steam deck, but the Steam forums say Ace Attorney runs great on the system. I can't say it's explicitly gay, but the fans are (rightly) convinced the two bachelors-for-life have a thing for each other as some of these ProZD skits show. You can find just about anything on VNDB if you're willing to do some searching. Emulation isn't an issue since visual novels are low-power games.
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori (edited )Link ParentThe (maybe unethical) trick is to ask your doctor for a larger dose and to take a smaller dose than is written on the prescription. This will easily let you build up a multi-month supply. Worse...I've already reduced the dosage on my hormones while still getting my existing prescription filled to build up a longer buffer in the event they become unobtainable through normal pharmacies.
The (maybe unethical) trick is to ask your doctor for a larger dose and to take a smaller dose than is written on the prescription. This will easily let you build up a multi-month supply. Worse comes to worst, everything but T is shockingly easy to import via gray markets.
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori (edited )Link ParentAnd I completely understand that as someone that fled the first state in the country to issue a non-binary ID all the way back in 2010. Things have sadly changed for the worse in many states. I...And I completely understand that as someone that fled the first state in the country to issue a non-binary ID all the way back in 2010. Things have sadly changed for the worse in many states.
I don't know whether other countries are much better. The US is the wealthiest country in the world by a good margin, and there's something to be said for the insulating power of cold, hard cash.
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Comment on Bold solutions to end the homelessness crisis in ~life
Minori Link ParentThere have been efforts at modular houses for many many decades. The fundamental problem is district red tape which makes each housing project unique. There's no shared regulatory framework to...There have been efforts at modular houses for many many decades. The fundamental problem is district red tape which makes each housing project unique. There's no shared regulatory framework to empower organizations to scale up across various regions.
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Comment on Should I stay or should I go now? in ~lgbt
Minori LinkI follow the author's concerns, but I personally feel pretty confident that blue states in the US will be safe through the Trump term. Transgender people in countries like the UK have it much...I follow the author's concerns, but I personally feel pretty confident that blue states in the US will be safe through the Trump term. Transgender people in countries like the UK have it much worse, and the US is still a global trendsetter. There will probably be more bifurcation with Republican controlled states sadly becoming more hazardous while we see more transgender refugee policies like Minnesota.
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Comment on A planet-wide solar boom has been beating expectations at every turn. And it’s only just the beginning. in ~enviro
Minori Link ParentMy biggest concern for solar growth is definitely the growth in solar panel tariffs. They're ill-advised protectionist policies which raise prices and prove governments aren't serious enough about...My biggest concern for solar growth is definitely the growth in solar panel tariffs. They're ill-advised protectionist policies which raise prices and prove governments aren't serious enough about climate change. I couldn't give a damn whether the panels are from China or SE Asia as long as they drive down emissions.
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Comment on The 2024 Steam Winter Sale is live (runs December 19 - January 2) in ~games
Minori LinkList of games I'm buying for myself or friends: Pico Park 2 is an excellent cooperative multiplayer platformer/puzzle game which is just the right level of engaged and chill for me and the other...List of games I'm buying for myself or friends:
- Pico Park 2 is an excellent cooperative multiplayer platformer/puzzle game which is just the right level of engaged and chill for me and the other couple my wife and I game with every week!
- Bread & Fred cooperative game in the style of Ice Climbers. Very cute. Looking forward to playing with the missus.
- Still Wakes the Deep a short, cinematic horror game with excellent reviews for one of my siblings.
I'm still hunting for the rest of my Christmas shopping which is quite difficult since a lot of Steam seems to be down right now.
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Comment on Why US health insurance reform is difficult in ~society
Minori Link ParentThat's basically what Japan did!I sometimes wonder if it wouldn’t be better to have more of everything? For example, add MRI facilities until nobody has to wait for an MRI.
That's basically what Japan did!
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Comment on What does the delete button on a post do? in ~tildes
Minori Link ParentIgnore on a post. It's at the top level.Ignore on a post. It's at the top level.
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Comment on Lawsuit reveals how colleges really talk about rich applicants in ~life
Minori Link ParentThe dirty secret is that universities love international students because they almost always pay the full sticker price and subsidize other students. Rich students domestically are much the same....The dirty secret is that universities love international students because they almost always pay the full sticker price and subsidize other students. Rich students domestically are much the same. Colleges only want to offer enough benefits to get prospective students to accept and pay up.
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Comment on School smartphone ban results in better sleep and improved mood in ~health.mental
Minori Link ParentWe could outlaw ad-based models which incentivize infinite scrolling and encourage more premium services instead, but I'm not sure how popular that would be.We could outlaw ad-based models which incentivize infinite scrolling and encourage more premium services instead, but I'm not sure how popular that would be.
This is what the term "Roguelite" (a la DS Lite) is supposed to be for, but it's criminally underused.