"Science is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking. I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time—when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the key manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands of a very few, and no one representing the public interest can even grasp the issues; when the people have lost the ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority; when, clutching our crystals and nervously consulting our horoscopes, our critical faculties in decline, unable to distinguish between what feels good and what’s true, we slide, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness."

Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World

This librarian is a damn hero. Standing up to intolerance is full of risk, but for every one that has their life or livelihood endangered there are others that are heard and met with little or no resistance, and for those wins it must continue to be done. She took a stand knowing full well that it could cost her her job.

Many residents of Gillette will feel no shame for doing this today, but I hope they do one day very soon.

Fuck this guy, fuck his producers, and fuck his viewers.

Sobriety.

Everytime I see or hear "woke" I mentally replace it with compassion/ate to get a true gauge of what the speaker really feels.

I'm sorry but what? I'm not OP but that is a record scratch. End of story. There is no ableism even in the vicinity of OPs statement without someone shoehorning it in there.

This is definitely the right move for this community.

It struck me yesterday as I was scrolling through through all communities how much crap there is and how the quality of community engagement is...lacking.

When I engage with content and community through the lens of beehaw, I want it to remain pure to that ideal. But I don't want that to always be my experience. If that means creating another account, well, that makes sense. Different accounts for different experiences.

Will it be annoying to switch between them? Slightly. But that's life at its best: slightly annoying.

I spent 6 months in the hospital dying faster than normal. My spouse was there to visit me nearly every day and we often got into fights about, in retrospect, supremely stupid shit. This is all to say that we experienced a traumatic event from two very different viewpoints. You're partner is afraid about what could potentially go wrong and so are you. But you both aren't afraid in the same way; you just can't be and there is nothing wrong with that. But good news! Nothing's gone wrong other than a stupid fight.

My advice to you is to be there to see him off and be there for his recovery. He's scared and being an ass. You were scared and were an ass. You've been together 5 years. You need to be by his side even if he says you don't have to or that mom can take care of it all.

After all, he's your partner.

My two year soberversary is coming up at the end of the month. I was a bartender for 15ish years, got cirrhosis and a liver transplant, now back in school for a career change.

I haven't found a so er community in the fediverse yet, though I through sobriety as a topic when beehaw was soliciting new community ideas the other week. Hopefully something comes of it.

I personally am finding it hard to make sober friends. My old drinking friends, I believe, find it easier to avoid me then have my presence remind them of the fact that making alcohol a huge part of your identity can have seriously negative consequences.

I've tried recovery groups, but the groupthink and religious emphasis of most of them do not jive well with me.

So, it's been a lonely experience for me. But the clarity and drive to accomplish things I've gained is amazing.

Pretty good. Aced my finals, flying out to New York tomorrow with my partner for a little vacay! Then it's back to school for summer term next Monday.

Coming up with an alternative to the word "lame" seems like the wrong way go about this. To you, a lame thing is a thing you don't like. That's what it means to me, I'd wager that's what it means to a lot of people. Saying it is a knee-jerk reaction. Any word you pick to replace it will have the same negative connotation. Instead of picking a short word to use to describe a thing you don't like, stop and think about why you don't like the thing and use that reason as your statement of disapproval. Or, if you're just saying you don't like a thing, maybe that sentiment doesn't need to be expressed.

I've been wondering, how do spez's boots taste?

One third of one billion dollars? Google can find that in the couch.

Rinse rice, cook in boiling water until al dente (10ish minutes for me), drain well, return to the still hot pot to stream off for a minute, then serve.

Tldr cook it like it's pasta.

This show was not for me, and I've had trouble trying explain why. I made it through most of the first season and followed the rest of it via recaps from my partner, mostly.

The main problem for me was that, while none of the characters were likeable or had any redeeming qualities, I was was still supposed to find them relatable. To me, the show is saying "yes they're super rich but at the end of the day we're all human and have family and feelings and deserve blah blah blah," and I'm sitting there watching and feeling uncomfortable because WHY THE FUCK ARE WE GLORIFYING THE LIVES OF THE SUPER RICH?

but I'm glad you enjoyed it! Two thumbs down from this buckaroo, though.

Last time I tried Linux was 23 or so years ago. I had no idea what I was doing or at that time knew how to figure it out. That being said, I want to use Linux but am apprehensive.

I see computers as tools. I think that tools should be intuitive and fairly easy to use. My brief experience with Linux left me feeling that it requires a fair amount of time dedicated to setup and upkeep. That's time I would much rather spend on other endeavors.

Windows has gotten to a point where I don't like using it. I will not switch to Apple products, full stop. But I won't make Linux a full-time hobby.

What should I do, friends?

I've been eyeing Solasta for a while, but I'm curious, does the base game have enough meat to it, or is this a case where the base game is a bit lacking and really starts to shine in the dlc? I've read some reviews to this effect and would like to hear another opinion before I purchase it.

Ayy don't concentrate so much on the time you wish you could get back, rather concentrate on what to do with your upcoming time. "What can I do?" is a much worthier investment than "What should have I done differently?"

I don't find it to be too wet, personally. I think a minute or two sitting in the hot pan after draining it helps to alleviate this.

Yes, I know. I'm not a nimrod.

They were asking for alternatives and I provided one.

From a thumb drive, you say? That sounds like a low commitment experiment I can get behind. I shall have to look into that more. Thanks!

I don't judge people for their choices. Hell, my partner is a bartender and drinks often. It often feels, however, that when people find out I don't drink, that they assume I'm judging them if they choose to. Maybe that's just me projecting my hangups and insecurities, though. But, congrats, and I'm proud of you, too, for whatever that's worth!

Any chance of them announcing they're getting out of the hardware business? As much as I love me some Nintendo, I really don't think I'll be buying another console from them.

Sorry, wrong nomenclature. We are talking about the same subject (use of Reee) but I used the term OP in reference to the commenter you responded to. Sorry for the confusion.

My point was that calling out using Reee as ableism is uncalled for, in my opinion, because it is used to signify a record scratch (if this is not general usage and confined to my bubble of experience , I do apologize). Pointing out the possibility for offense when there clearly is no offense implied, and no one stating that they are offended, smacks of white knighting.

I feel like your comment came with good intentions, but to me it seems like unnecessary language policing. It's a harmless onomatopoeia that could just as easily apply to the unrelenting tinnitus that rages inside of me.

Banning banning things is my kind of freedom!