People argue about human nature, wars, warlords, yada yada. But that is shit is so exceedingly rare to the literal hundreds of examples per day of people simply doing for others, even going out of their way, taking from themselves to do so, with absolutely no expectation of reward or thanks, simply because it brings us joy to be members of our community. Altruism is ingrained in us the way breathing is. It’s automatic. So much so, we don’t realize we’re doing it. It’s a detriment, in ways, if we were more aware of it, we might well be more able to recognize our natural ways, and be able to combat the bullshit propaganda. But as it stands, we don’t even realize we’re doing it.

:(

I try to explain to people how incredible that would be. I don’t believe in pay it back or pay it forward. I believe in helping people because it’s what we should be doing, it’s the way society should function. I don’t expect anything in return, and I don’t want someone I help to pay it forward because I helped them, I want them to help others because it’s what everyone should be doing at all times, so much as they are able to. Building the new within the shell of the old and all that

Where I used to live, there was an island with wild horses that would swim to the mainland occasionally (there was an actual event for this, but I’m not talking about that). You’d just be chilling on the beach, having a good day, when suddenly, a horse appears. It uses confusion. It is super effective. Everyone stares at it as it walks out of the waves, shakes like a dog, and then trots off. Very nearby was a pretty rural area, and anyone with horses in that area would tell stories about the island horses straight up stealing their horses, and them having to talk to state wild life department about it and get their horses back from the new wild horse’s roving harem nearby in one of the swamps.

This works well with dogs, too. My little Monster (Monty is his Christian name, but he responds to Monty, Monster, Grumbles, and Little Boy) loves being sung to. He smashed his floppy, floppy ear against your face so you have to sing directly into it, and he howls when you get to a certain part of the song

Just because they’ll eat you if you die doesn’t mean they don’t love you. It just means that cats do not believe the body and the soul are the same thing. Once the vessel is empty, it can be consumed to further strengthen those remaining. It is a thing of honor to nourish those you leave behind. The cats know this.

I’d go to billionaires and politicians, and give them panic dreams about burning in hell, haunt them during the day,band convince them that there is indeed an afterlife, and they are going to be tortured for eternity if they do not work to fundamentally restructure society to the benefit of the worker.

I’d also convince them that they have to publicly execute certain individuals

Calm down, Satan

Agree with everyone else. It’s embarrassing, but it’s not like you have to show them what’s going on. Just tell them you need to see a doctor for it.

If you’re really so uncomfortable telling them about this that you can’t bring yourself to do it, then you could try telling them “I need to see a doctor. It’s embarrassing, I don’t want to discuss it, I just need to make an appointment. I’ll handle the scheduling, I just need to know my insurance info* and a ride to the office”

*Or however that works where you are.

If you can reasonably do it, you may just be able to call and schedule it without their help.

Exactly. I mean, the first couple of times you might be able to think of an excuse to explain it, but the 3rd or 4th time they catch you, you’re just going to have to come clean

I have the protoarc, and it’s awesome. Got it for using with my tablet when I’m stuck in a parking lot (long story) for several hours. Only trouble with it is that the design of the case means you have to use their charger, because the insertable length of the USB c is slightly longer than normal, and the case makes it so a standard USB c won’t fit.

I hate having to have multiple chargers, especially proprietary ones, so I took a knife and carved away the plastic around the charging port, and now I can use whatever USB c I want. Just thought I’d mention, because I’m sure it’ll void the warranty. Lol

Ive been considering trying to save up for an ebike to use for the purposes of getting into shape. I’m too damn fat anymore to pedal myself up a hill (and it’s nothing but hills here), but if I could get a bike to take to some of the bike paths in a nearby city, maybe I could slowly work up to it and use the motor when I just can’t. That, or a stationary bike until I can make it to the point of being able to do it outside. Lol.

Iunno, I just know I loved riding back in the day, and I’d like to not keel over

I genuinely wish I could ride a bike where I live :( I’m not in good enough shape to ride for 10 miles, but even if I were, there are no safe ways to ride a bike around here. There’s no shoulders, blind hills and curves, no sidewalks, not shit. The road I live off of is the main way other than the interstate that connects two towns, and at least once or twice a month some homeless person walking or riding their bike on that road gets hit by a car. A guy died a few months ago. If I lived somewhere where I could ride a bike, I absolutely would. Healthier for me personally, better for the environment. I used to love riding my bike when I lived in a bikable city, but shitty semi rural Appalachia gives no shits about pedestrian or cyclist safety

Saw this the other day on prime:

Had to screenshot

Do y’all really have trouble cutting bagels, or is this one of those things everyone just sort of claims as a running gag or, like, memetic knowledge? Sometimes one side is a little thicker than the other, but mostly I have no trouble cutting bagels. Could be because I grew up eating a lot of bagels, and learned young?

That’s such lunacy. Just because your denomination is different doesn’t mean it has a monopoly on the religion. Catholics have that same vibe to me, just not as weird about it.

Me, too. My mom had to use one of those for years and years before insurance would cover a real powerchair. They’re very prone to tipping, and with her almost complete lack of a hip joint, it’s a wonder she didn’t irreparably injure herself on it

What’s the black line for?

I don’t believe you. Give me a list of names of these men who top twinks.

Also, if you have it, a list of twinks that top. For research and analytical purposes. Just to verify your story.

Used to live very near there, have passed that sign countless times. Feels weird seeing it again after 15 years, in a meme of all things

Thing is, though, anti catholicism runs deep among the evangelical crowd. This is, as far as the mega (maga) church crowd is concerned, a ringing fucking endorsement of Trump.