Thank you. She's an incredibly talented writer and ridiculously creative, thoughtful, & kind. She was only just starting to live her life independently, and it was ripped away from her with the diagnosis.
We need to advocate for those who struggle to / are unable to do so for themselves.
My little niece just turned 19. Weeks before her birthday, she was diagnosed with cancer and is currently going through chemo.
These people can go to hell if they think they can put her even more at risk because of whatever shitty agenda they're pushing.
Party of freedom.... fuck you, fucking fascists.
You'd be surprised at how many people state false "facts" about NK, as if its people are emerging Neanderthals.
Unfortunately, you often have to assume that statements like these are serious. Because many are.
No worries!
North Koreans know what cell phones are. Many have their own specifically made for North Korea with their own private network & walled internet access, iirc.
Well, yeah, and testing would cut into profits and possibly / probably require culling, which would cut into profits even more.
God bless capitalism! 🫠
Know what tipped me off that Lemmy really doesn't get nuance?
There was an article about a ride-share / taxi company that cateted to women and provided drivers who were also women, to make them feel safer getting a ride.
The comments were absolutely venomous, calling it out as "sexism" and how "what's to stop me from identifying as a woman and calling? They can't refuse me!" which.... fuckin' oof.
But I figured out why they're upset: because they want people to be treated equally instead of acknowledging that some people have different needs that may require extra services to level the playing field.
Equality vs. Equity.
Ohhhh this is why my posts finally came out of the negatives.
Thank you!
There are some issues & experiences that women go through that men will just simply never "get", and that's fine. But invalidating the answers & experiences from women is why I believe there are no longer many women participating in conversations on Lemmy anymore.
I mean.. looking at all this, why would they want to?
Is it controversial to say that I'd rather converse with a bear? Or do you suppose folks get upset about it?
Maybe, just maybe, folks who do not understand it should listen to what women have to say about it? But many are thinking about it completely removed from the contextual experiences of women. It's.. awful.
Lorelei, you are so special and good! 💖
Here's a reminder that clergy has never been legally required to report child abuse.
Just throwing that out there.
He was an exotic shorthair tabby who was given to a shelter because he didn't look f×cked up enough. He was adopted but the owner got a younger, more playful cat, so they put him on Craigslist where I found him.
His shelter name was "Luigi", but when I saw him, I immediately changed it to "Waluigi". It fit him so perfectly.
He snorted when he got excited and looked angry all the time, despite being the friendliest gremlin you'd ever meet. He loved all creatures of different species and nothing frightened him. He made me laugh every single day.
He stayed away completely from people-food, with two notable exceptions: ranch dressing and Taco Bell. I still don't fully trust either, tbh.
I loved him so much. Still miss him every single day. Not sure I'll ever find such a wonderful cat ever again.
They seem to be a normal Lemmy user.
Sick burn! 😎🔥
Oh, that's true!
It'd be fun to hear the names, but I understand if people don't say or use a different name.
My cat passed away around 2 years ago now. I miss him a lot, but just haven't been financially stable enough to adopt another.
Could you post nice stories and funny things about your cat(s) and talk about how much you love them? Thank you!
Ahh, so this is what the kids mean they say "all cheeked up". Very cool!
Excellent photo. Keep it up!
Pretty sure the game was made purely to sell merch, tbh. The more eyes on it, the more they can sell "stuff".
Also, check out what I found while out and about yesterday! Hilarious.
Well, apparently we need a study to back that up, because people can't use their goddamn brains.
So I was once arguing with someone about single-parent households.
They brought up that having both parents in the home is the best option for the child. I argued that if one of the parents is abusive, it's in the best interest of the child to have a single-parent household instead.
They then demanded studies/sources to back up my claim, and berated me when I answered "Are you demanding that I provide scientific proof that not having an abuser in the home is best for the child?"
I just..... ugh......
Further studies legitimize claims made about these kinds of things.
How much time have you spent being single?
If you're currently single: is it by choice or circumstance?
Do you / did you enjoy single life?
What are / were the pros and cons?
Is / was partnership a goal of yours?
If you're currently not single: Did your goals change after getting into a relationship?
What are the pros and cons?
Refrigerator is a Frigidaire LTFR1832TF0.
Leak came from the front-right side.
I did not notice any temperature fluctuations, but I also don't notice much of anything. It still seemed cold when I unplugged it, though!
Checked the drain pan & it seems dry? Not overflowing or anything.
No water on inside of refrigerator.
Anyone have any idea what might be going on? I'd really appreciate it, as no one can take a look for another 3 days.
I don't want my food to spoil, as I don't have a lot of money. I just want to know if it'd be safe to plug it back in!
Thank you.
EDIT: had my BIL stop by to take a look. More than likely it's refrigerant. The compressor was fine, but one of the lines on it would not get cold, so that's that. Probably a leak in the line, more than likely from a failed seal.
The cost to refill the refrigerant / repair the line / seal would cost waaaaay more than a new fridge, unfortunately.
Thanks, y'all. Appreciate the help and advice.
Refrigerator is a Frigidaire LTFR1832TF0.
Leak came from the front-right side.
I did not notice any temperature fluctuations, but I also don't notice much of anything. It still seemed cold when I unplugged it, though!
Checked the drain pan & it seems dry? Not overflowing or anything.
No water on inside of refrigerator.
Anyone have any idea what might be going on? I'd really appreciate it, as no one can take a look for another 3 days.
I don't want my food to spoil, as I don't have a lot of money. I just want to know if it'd be safe to plug it back in!
Thank you.
Seagulls are protected under the "Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918". This means that it is illegal to capture, kill, or keep a seagull in your home (unless you have a special permit).
So, no: you cannot go into the Meijer parking lot, yoink a seagull from the flock, and take it home.
This PSA has been brought to you by an argument with my son during a grocery pick-up.
Thank you.
It's painfully obvious that the Lemmy population is primarily men.
Frustrating.
edit: to save my sanity, I choose believe that the majority of comments here are trolling. Y'all cannot genuinely be this dense.
I wanted to talk with other women about this to get more clarity and it turns into..this. Damn.
I head up a small community for fans of a niche indie brand. The founder is doing an event in Japan with an exclusive item for people who attend! I was so excited and was looking into booking a plane ticket to go!
However.. turns out that Japan has a law that absolutely forbids stimulant medication in the country. And, no, I don't really want to upend my regimen of 8 years and risk going on a new medication for the trip.
I'm really shattered, as I wanted to attend this cool event and meet up with other enthusiasts. It really hurts to be barred from an opportunity like this.
I hate ADHD. I really do.
My recommendation is a small thing: a trashcan with a swinging lid!
Covers the trash, reduces smells, will prevent trash tetris (sometimes), and very good instead of foot-pedal opening trash cans or trash cans put in a cupboard.
Another thing are toothbrush holders that stick to mirrors. Might jog that memory of needing to brush your teeth!
Wall-mounted keyholder by your door, too. Anything I put on a flat surface will eventually be lost or covered with more junk & papers. My keys are WALL-ONLY!!!
What item(s) have helped you with your struggles?
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In my DARE program, they would let us submit anonymous questions and every week a cop would read out "Would SpongeBob smoke weed?" and get mad.
Panel 1: "God created you just the way you are, and God doesn't make mistakes."
Panel 2: "Wait, so... God purposely, pointedly, intentionally made me to be the way I am..?"
"Yes!"
Panel 3: "Bastard."
After this "fun" little catastrophe of a thread concerning the use of the word "female", looking at the comment section, it's painfully obvious that the majority of Lemmy's userbase are men. That's not a generalization, that's a literal fact.
"It's just a word!", "Maybe English isn't their first language!", and "Overact much?" seem to be the most common replies.
So let's do what should have been done in the first place and ask women their opinion:
What do you think of the word "female" being used? Especially in the context of the linked post in question? When is the use of the word appropriate vs. not appropriate?
EDIT: I think the post linked got taken down. Good.
