Some people have experiences which have left them embittered towards a younger, more hopeful generation. Despite 100’s of years of exploitation, absolute failure, and hundreds of millions of people starving to death, getting killed for things such as not wanting to work weekends, and sent to work to death for having the absolute cajones to do what they need to do to provide for their loved ones, they STILL insist that capitalism is the only way forward because it’s the only thing they’ve ever known.

The average human may not stand out amid 8 billion other people, but each and every person is unique and therefore special in their own way.

Everyone wants to work, to do something, but no one wants to have a job because your worth as a human shouldn’t be tied to how much money you can earn for someone else. (And, inb4 “art is not a job”, that is so fucking disingenuous; if you think that art isn’t essential, then STOP listening to music, STOP watching television and movies, STOP reading books and newspapers, and then get back to me.) People naturally provide for those they care for and, news flash, people care about other people and their identities.

I know you’re probably just trolling because you hate your life under capitalism and need to feel like you’re a part of something, but like join the club bro.

Looks at time…3:30 AM. Sounds about right

So I work at a store that sells primarily graphic novels, and there is a lot of stuff this month from queer writers and artists. We have a great little display in our front window that shows a bunch of characters in mainstream media and also some choice LGBT+ graphic (SFW) lit. Not only are publishing companies featuring more diverse content this month, but there has definitely been a push to feature more of it year-round. I know it’s not like, explosive, but representation is so, so important.

I have a chronic illness that can cause a lot of pain. Specifically, I have had to go to the ER several times because I legitimately thought my appendix was about to burst. (It wasn’t, but the doctors still told me it was good I had come in.)

I thought that was the worst pain(s) I had ever experienced. Then I had a kidney stone. My god. Gonna go hydrate now.

I used to check there every day but it’s been two weeks of not. It’s great! I’m checking out here and Lemmy (I like kbin’s layout and vibes a lot, but Lemmy has beta apps lol) I feel like I’ve had more time for life.

Amazing guide holy shit. Thank you

It’s simply a matter of time, on the matter of months and months and months to years.

Speaking as a smoker: it’s a great idea until someone manages to start a fire (or deliberately sets one.) Also smoky interiors get uncleanably grimy FAST.

Hi Cev! Nice to meet you, I’m Cal :) I’m 27 and from the US. I feel you about being less certain of my gender every day lol! As long as I don’t think too much about it I’m not too concerned 😵‍💫 anyway I use he/they pronouns mostly.

I also enjoy gaming and hanging out! I also like to cook and bake (and get baked), read, draw, garden, go hiking/camping…

I’m in the process of abandoning my Reddit account. I abandoned my Twitter a little while before the Muskening and once it became finalized I really didn’t want to go back, but I kind of regret not saving more memes/screenshots so I’m making sure to actually archive things this time.

I don’t want to go back. The fediverse has everything and more; I would like to think that we can keep up this wonderful sense of community here. Meanwhile the toxicity on Reddit has gotten even worse.

It’s like having the opportunity to have an amicable separation from a toxic ex.

Cackling

I mean, it is a workout…so it’s technically the truth lmao

I have read various interviews and such where they both have said things to the effect of, they each remember having written certain parts, and that there are parts which neither remember writing.

that’s amazing!!

also sorry, should have been more clear- 3BP (“Three Body Problem”) is a sci-fi series getting a Netflix adaptation soon, and there is a type of space probe called a Droplet that is tear-shaped and perfectly reflective

The difference isn’t just that one is Some Guy and one is Some Guy Who Went To Seminary, the difference is that confessions are supposed to be kept confidential (between the person, their priest, and arguably God), not “confidential” (between the person and the priest, who then rats them out to the boss.)

Marvel Snap, though while the gameplay is fun the monetization is getting a bit out of hand. I think it can still turn around, though. I’m more of a DC guy myself too!

I also do a lot of crosswords haha. I have Magic Arena downloaded but I don’t really enjoy playing standard.

Finally I have been getting back into Pokémon go a little bit. My partner recently picked it back up too!

Princess Mononoke is my favorite for sure. I love the character design, the setting, the environmental storytelling. And wulfy

Besides that though…I really really liked Spirited Away. So rich and nuanced. I liked the twists and turns the film took

Wow congrats!! And hi everyone!

I mean, there hasn’t really been a sense of privacy since the Patriot Act, and Snowden et al confirmed it. And the attempts at data gathering have gotten both more overt and more insidious. (Like, selfie memes, or “get to know me” prompts, or whatever- and I’m not saying these are inherently bad or always data grabs, either.)

Honestly even if you leave your phone at home someone has a phone nearby. Whether you drive to work or take an Uber or public transit or walk, you’re on security cameras and can be traced through other means.

It’s gotten bad enough that I- and I’m sure a lot of other people as well- have problems even intimating with other people, because i feel like I’m over sharing AND selling my personal information. But it’s just a regular conversation. And that’s not okay!

I’m not saying public fora can’t (or shouldn’t) be monitored, but the panopticon has got to fucking go!

That’s absolutely amazing, but looking at a pic online it looks exactly like the Droplet from 3BP lmao.