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  1. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~health

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    Hmmmmm. I don't enough about a lot of things to make a judgement one way or the other on this article. I do feel there must be some sort of middle ground between "sex is evil and you're evil for...

    Hmmmmm. I don't enough about a lot of things to make a judgement one way or the other on this article. I do feel there must be some sort of middle ground between "sex is evil and you're evil for having sexual thoughts" and explaining it in graphic detail to toddlers. Perhaps that's just my cultural upbringing talking, but I still think it's worth exploring.

    1 vote
  2. Comment on China is treating Islam like a mental illness in ~life

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    Another angle on the oppression of Chinese Muslims (Uighurs). This article specifically deals with the psychological effects incurred by China placing Uighurs in reeducation camps in order to rid...

    Another angle on the oppression of Chinese Muslims (Uighurs). This article specifically deals with the psychological effects incurred by China placing Uighurs in reeducation camps in order to rid them of "religious extremism and violent terrorist ideology."

    I am glad to see an uptick in reporting on the Uighur crisis. The fact that one of the richest and most powerful nations commits human rights abuses daily does not make them any less egregious. I hope increased awareness pushes other nations to do something about it.

    4 votes
  3. Comment on Lets take a personality test! in ~talk

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    Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I am a practicing Catholic, and a fan of the US constitution. Not necessarily a fan of the USA's actions all the time, nor am I in any way pleased with our current...

    Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I am a practicing Catholic, and a fan of the US constitution. Not necessarily a fan of the USA's actions all the time, nor am I in any way pleased with our current president; I'd consider myself center-right.

    3 votes
  4. Comment on Lets take a personality test! in ~talk

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    Edit: I think I might take it again. I was hesitant to place myself at any extreme throughout the test. This probably made my results less accurate than they should have been. Anyone else...

    Edit: I think I might take it again. I was hesitant to place myself at any extreme throughout the test. This probably made my results less accurate than they should have been. Anyone else experience this?

    I took the long version.

    EXTRAVERSION 62
    Friendliness 78
    Gregariousness 39
    Assertiveness 82
    Activity Level 40
    Excitement-Seeking 32
    Cheerfulness 72
    Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone.

    AGREEABLENESS 83
    Trust 78
    Morality 70
    Altruism 73
    Cooperation 76
    Modesty 42
    Sympathy 93
    Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 42
    Self-Efficacy 51
    Orderliness 27
    Dutifulness 63
    Achievement-Striving 54
    Self-Discipline 24
    Cautiousness 57
    Your score on Conscientiousness is average. This means you are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.

    NEUROTICISM 28
    Anxiety 11
    Anger 42
    Depression 9
    Self-Consciousness 24
    Immoderation 88
    Vulnerability 37
    Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.

    OPENNESS 34
    Imagination 38
    Artistic Interests 63
    Emotionality 58
    Adventurousness 51
    Intellect 29
    Liberalism 11
    Your score on Openness to Experience is average, indicating you enjoy tradition but are willing to try new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.

    Some thoughts:

    • I come to the opposite conclusion of the test regarding my appearance to others as an intellectual. Many people tell me I seem like an intellectual, when I don't really feel that well-educated at all.
    • I also don't know why I scored so low on imagination. I answered consistently that I have a vivid imagination, but only got a 38.
    • I must have made a mistake in the conscientiousness section. I thought I answered all of the questions to show that I leave my room messy, am disorganized, and rarely plan ahead. I'm usually on time, but the rest of the blurb doesn't really make sense.

    Fun test!

    4 votes
  5. Comment on Advertising is obsolete – here’s why it’s time to end it in ~design

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    Your generalizations cloud your point. Maybe I do care if his product is going to make my life better. I'd wager a rather large number of people are interested in products that may improve their...

    Your generalizations cloud your point. Maybe I do care if his product is going to make my life better. I'd wager a rather large number of people are interested in products that may improve their lives. Maybe they're not interested in the new McWhatever, but that doesn't mean we should completely eliminate advertising. You saying "nobody cares" without any basis doesn't really do anything for the conversation we should be having.

    12 votes
  6. Comment on Tildes, I'm going on a ten day road trip with my s/o, what are some things I should prepare for? in ~travel

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    Do you have a mount for your phone? If you're using Google Maps or something, a mount is indispensable. I saw you're looking for podcast recs. Unresovled is a great one. I also like Lore and...

    Do you have a mount for your phone? If you're using Google Maps or something, a mount is indispensable.

    I saw you're looking for podcast recs. Unresovled is a great one. I also like Lore and Philosophize This.

    Also, be sure to talk to each other if something is bothering you. I know quite a few people who have broken up because of something that happened during a road trip, and it almost always stems from a lack of communication during the trip. Just some advice :)

    5 votes
  7. Comment on Facebook is being eclipsed by its youthful rival Snapchat in ~tech

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    Unless they're a political/tech/news junkie, Twitter isn't really the sort of site most people are on. It's not really about connecting with people as it is getting updates and being snarky. Lots...

    Unless they're a political/tech/news junkie, Twitter isn't really the sort of site most people are on. It's not really about connecting with people as it is getting updates and being snarky. Lots of people don't care about the former, and can get the latter elsewhere.

    4 votes
  8. Comment on Instagram is testing virtual communities for college students in ~tech

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    Seems like a good business idea. I'm not big on social media, but nobody I know really uses Facebook much. Instagram seems to be the big thing right now, so it probably makes sense to build more...

    Seems like a good business idea. I'm not big on social media, but nobody I know really uses Facebook much. Instagram seems to be the big thing right now, so it probably makes sense to build more robust social features into it.

    3 votes