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Comment on I almost donated ten gallons of blood products in ~health
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
DefinitelyNotAFae Link Parent100% even if the characters aren't quite the same.100% even if the characters aren't quite the same.
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Comment on What's your favorite action scene? in ~talk
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentI enjoy big scenes of violence, especially with car crashes, less than I used to. I can visualize the car crashes happening to/around me in a way that is too much like my intrusive thoughts and it...I enjoy big scenes of violence, especially with car crashes, less than I used to. I can visualize the car crashes happening to/around me in a way that is too much like my intrusive thoughts and it takes me out of the film.
If you do enjoy something silly like Jackie Chan style comedic choreography but not more graphic violence, it's likely that your brain is pulling you out of the scene.
If you can dial in what you like/don't like, you can use doesthedogdie.com to figure out if movies have that thing or not.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentI remember enjoying these quite a bit but I was also a fan of the tv show and it's all blurred together a bit for meI remember enjoying these quite a bit but I was also a fan of the tv show and it's all blurred together a bit for me
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkJust because I literally posted it yesterday, going to repost here Just finished Annie Bot, the story of a sex robot (Android?) who is figuring out what making her own decisions means, but...Just because I literally posted it yesterday, going to repost here
Just finished
Annie Bot, the story of a sex robot (Android?) who is figuring out what making her own decisions means, but displeasing her owner literally hurts her. This book had me ready to throw it across the room in the back quarter of it, but it ended really really well. Very much enjoyed it.
And also
Mr. Gorzug - Substitute Teacher.
I'll let the summary come from the copy.A towering green-skinned warrior from another world was never part of the staffing plan, but after a magical accident leaves him stranded in modern England, the local secondary school discovers something unexpected:
He is exceptionally good with children.
Tbh this was a good read. It's cozy in a way that only a big scary orc who makes kids feel seen can be. There are a few sequels and I'll probably keep reading.
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As You Wake Break the Shell by Becky Chambers who is back from a long hiatus.
This is a story told about two women, one pilot/bonded of a biological ship, the other who makes medicine with her plants, branching the present and future. So you know where they end up but not how. Becky Chambers' books are so thoughtful they leave me emotional. I want to find worlds like the ones she creates (not all of them, as some are not ideal for humans but I love her worldbuilding so much)
I just started The Felicity Complex which is described as
Six women created in a lab, designed to serve the billionaires of the future in a luxury fallout shelter, rebel against their programming after the end times arrive.
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Comment on I almost donated ten gallons of blood products in ~health
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkI was trying to figure out how you were getting five gallons that quickly before catching the platelets part. I suspect the letter text was not updated after other deferment changes or it's sent...I was trying to figure out how you were getting five gallons that quickly before catching the platelets part.
I suspect the letter text was not updated after other deferment changes or it's sent to people assuming that the vast majority should not return after that marker flags.
It's ok though, you'll hit your ten, and even if you never did, you have literally saved people's lives. đź’ś
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentStill enjoying it?Still enjoying it?
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkJust finished Annie Bot, the story of a sex robot (Android?) who is figuring out what making her own decisions means, but displeasing her owner literally hurts her. This book had me ready to throw...Just finished
Annie Bot, the story of a sex robot (Android?) who is figuring out what making her own decisions means, but displeasing her owner literally hurts her. This book had me ready to throw it across the room in the back quarter of it, but it ended really really well. Very much enjoyed it.And also
Mr. Gorzug - Substitute Teacher.
I'll let the summary come from the copy.A towering green-skinned warrior from another world was never part of the staffing plan, but after a magical accident leaves him stranded in modern England, the local secondary school discovers something unexpected:
He is exceptionally good with children.
Tbh this was a good read. It's cozy in a way that only a big scary orc who makes kids feel seen can be. There are a few sequels and I'll probably keep reading.
AND
As You Wake Break the Shell by Becky Chambers who is back from a long hiatus. This is a story told about two women, one pilot/bonded of a biological ship, the other who makes medicine with her plants, branching the present and future. So you know where they end up but not how. Becky Chambers' books are so thoughtful they leave me emotional. I want to find worlds like the ones she creates (not all of them, as some are not ideal for humans but I love her worldbuilding so much)
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 9 in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkHegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | CNN Politics If you're not familiar with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it's the burial site of a WWI soldier whose...Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | CNN Politics
If you're not familiar with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it's the burial site of a WWI soldier whose remains were unidentifiable. The atmosphere is one of respectful silence, at all times. (There is also a very elaborate ritualized changing of the guard ceremony that you may have seen). The soldiers who guard the tomb will respond to anyone violating that in the same manner as this video - their volume is based on how loud they need to be heard.
Children can manage respect and silence here. Hegseth and his group could not.
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Comment on Babylon 5 - Season 3 Discussion in ~tv
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentFun fact, for me, I met Marcus Cole's actor Jason Carter, maybe 15 years ago at a con. He had aged more like a British rocker than a Dunedain but the childhood crush i had did not care and I could...Fun fact, for me, I met Marcus Cole's actor Jason Carter, maybe 15 years ago at a con. He had aged more like a British rocker than a Dunedain but the childhood crush i had did not care and I could barely speak to him.
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Comment on Where’s the beef? The lab-grown-meat revolution that wasn’t. in ~food
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentIt's a killer! Perhaps surprising no one. I was the child who circulated a petition to ban DMO in like 8th grade. Because I used to be a smart-ass, still am, but I used to be tooIt's a killer!
Perhaps surprising no one. I was the child who circulated a petition to ban DMO in like 8th grade. Because I used to be a smart-ass, still am, but I used to be too
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Comment on Historic voter turnout powered US Democrats’ blue wave in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentAnd you don't really want all businesses and public services to be closed - that plumber probably needs to be on call for emergencies and we probably need at least some gas stations and a pharmacy...And you don't really want all businesses and public services to be closed - that plumber probably needs to be on call for emergencies and we probably need at least some gas stations and a pharmacy open and obviously hospitals which include the people who clean the hospitals, and cook the food and all that, not just doctors and nurses, etc.and the firefighters and EMTs and at a university, students are still living there meaning there are still people working in the residence halls, and responding to crises or shenanigans, etc.
By itself the holiday is not the only solution. It's not a bad one, and I'm glad IL has it even though I don't get the day off.
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Comment on Where’s the beef? The lab-grown-meat revolution that wasn’t. in ~food
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentYes we have to list ingredients, but there are also other labeling laws that require accurate representation of what a food is. Hence lawsuits over Just Mayo which now clearly states it's plant...Yes we have to list ingredients, but there are also other labeling laws that require accurate representation of what a food is. Hence lawsuits over Just Mayo which now clearly states it's plant based in big letters or some places that don't let you call non dairy milks "milk." Even kids cereals have labeling laws, which is why Trix's box says "naturally and artificially fruit flavored sweetened corn puffs" next to the product name.
So you can call it Kind Meat but then you still must follow the appropriate regulations, likely calling it cultured meat. That's branding + labeling law. You're just advocating for marketing, but you can't erase the required labeling any more than Trix can.
Also I took organic chemistry and have never found "scary chemical names" to be a compelling argument for anything. They're not that hard to pronounce once you know the rules, like any other words. Everything is chemicals and whether food is better or worse for you, in whatever quantity, is unrelated to one's language skills.
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Comment on Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (1976) in ~music
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkMy annual obsession - it's definitely a neurodivergence thing for me - caused my partner to start watching a documentary. So, I guess I chose a good oneMy annual obsession - it's definitely a neurodivergence thing for me - caused my partner to start watching a documentary. So, I guess I chose a good one
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Comment on Where’s the beef? The lab-grown-meat revolution that wasn’t. in ~food
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentYeah they got sued for their Just Mayo product for that reason and that's probably why it says "Made from plants" in decent sized print above the logo. Even plant milks have had issues though I...Yeah they got sued for their Just Mayo product for that reason and that's probably why it says "Made from plants" in decent sized print above the logo.
Even plant milks have had issues though I think "oat milk" is clear enough personally.
"Kind" is just marketing. "Ethical" is a claim that may not be accurate, and how is it measured. You can argue they need a better term and I wouldn't really disagree, but you still have to let people know what they're buying and eating. Labeling laws do matter.
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Comment on Where’s the beef? The lab-grown-meat revolution that wasn’t. in ~food
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentBecause then you get into the issue consumers not know what they're buying. And that is an ethical issue too.Because then you get into the issue consumers not know what they're buying. And that is an ethical issue too.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 9 in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentWorst guy you know makes a great point. Thankfully somehow Hegseth is even worseWorst guy you know makes a great point. Thankfully somehow Hegseth is even worse
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Comment on Babylon 5 S2E22: "The Fall of Night" - Episode Discussion in ~tv
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentThose are great questions. I'll only answer one, since it's what's in the episode londo he saw exactly what the episode showed you. nothing I won't answer why ;) I do always think the consequences...Those are great questions.
I'll only answer one, since it's what's in the episode
londo
he saw exactly what the episode showed you. nothing
I won't answer why ;)
I do always think the consequences of this episode are interesting. How could things have gone differently had this not happened? But then maybe it must have happened.
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Comment on Babylon 5 S2E22: "The Fall of Night" - Episode Discussion in ~tv
DefinitelyNotAFae Link Parentspoiler What did you think about the reveal of what Vorlons look like?spoiler
What did you think about the reveal of what Vorlons look like?
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Comment on Babylon 5 S2E22: "The Fall of Night" - Episode Discussion in ~tv
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkI think a season post would work, I always want to talk but can't quite keep upI think a season post would work, I always want to talk but can't quite keep up
Tbf they're not allowed to join the trials either, sometimes women or childbearing age aren't allowed to. It's frustrating as someone who will love to have treatments.