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  1. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell. Speaks to the anti-consumption, anti-work feelings I find myself in at the moment. I am devouring it.

    How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell. Speaks to the anti-consumption, anti-work feelings I find myself in at the moment. I am devouring it.

  2. Comment on PayPal launches US dollar stablecoin in ~finance

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    Gold has scarcity. Despite what some may tell you, cryptocurrency does not have real scarcity, as it is virtual.

    Gold has scarcity. Despite what some may tell you, cryptocurrency does not have real scarcity, as it is virtual.

  3. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life.men

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    Anger is not a sign of trauma. Rage, which can look like screaming at a waiter, probably is. The difference is the intensity of the emotion and inability to self regulate. To express upset with a...

    Anger is not a sign of trauma. Rage, which can look like screaming at a waiter, probably is.

    The difference is the intensity of the emotion and inability to self regulate. To express upset with a waiter in a measured way is adult and grounded. Screaming at a waiter is the response of an overwhelmed child - a tantrum.

    If we disregard this person as “just an ass”, then this person’s angry, hurt part is dismissed which in turn creates more anger. I don’t advocate we tolerate people to act this way, but if we shame or dismiss it then we fail to recognize what is actually happening.

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  4. Comment on Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. in ~life.men

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    In my experience, it’s really difficult to see friends that are struggling or not well. You want to do something, but unfortunately it seems you can’t fix someone else’s problems or be responsible...

    In my experience, it’s really difficult to see friends that are struggling or not well. You want to do something, but unfortunately it seems you can’t fix someone else’s problems or be responsible for them.

    On the other side, I wouldn’t be surprised if your friend(s) are aware of their problems but are having tremendous difficulty addressing them due to trauma. It’s most likely not as simple as lack of awareness or motivation.

    Here’s another metaphor for trauma and coping mechanisms: lots of people eat fast food because it’s quick and easy but know it’s bad for them. But it’s all they feel they can have right now, and that’s better than starving. So god bless fast food for existing.

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  5. Comment on How do you parent boys? in ~life.men

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    OP, you didn’t ask this and I have no intent to lecture or shame you, but for any future mothers reading this topic with interest: Step 1. Do NOT circumcise your baby If you don’t agree or...

    OP, you didn’t ask this and I have no intent to lecture or shame you, but for any future mothers reading this topic with interest:

    Step 1. Do NOT circumcise your baby

    If you don’t agree or understand, please seek out more information - speak with men, consult research literature, search your heart.

    A world of good would come from the end of such a well-meaning but harmful practice.

    And if one day your child wants to be circumcised, they can make that choice for themself when they are older.

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  6. Comment on Any good games that are like Ogre Battle? in ~games

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    Are you aware of Ogre Battle 64?

    Are you aware of Ogre Battle 64?

  7. Comment on Google updates its privacy policy to clarify it can use public data for training AI models in ~tech

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    Time to create a non-gmail account, sigh. Think I'll be checking out Proton Mail: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/email/

    Time to create a non-gmail account, sigh.

    Think I'll be checking out Proton Mail: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/email/

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