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Magic 4 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Source: Dead Poets Society. Beautiful movie, I cried like a little bitch at the end.
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Yes 9 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Yeah, my point was that shower gets all the bodily fluids off. You can be as careful as possible, stuff is still gonna...happen.
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Yes 9 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Yesss is it not a thing for most people to you take a shower after sex? Everything feels so gross otherwise.
Mac and Cheese 6 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Mine is https://www.recipetineats.com/one-pot-saucy-creamy-mac-cheese/
Overall this food blog is my favorite ever.
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Overall this food blog is my favorite ever.
I meann 71 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Yeah they're a fringe group obsessed with hating trans women because a) they don't experience the same oppression by "the patriarchy" (even though trans ppl usually get the most shit and hate), b) they don't "bleed". Yes, the TERFs are fucking obsessed with periods and how trans women can never be women because they don't have the ultimate symbol of female victimhood - the blood. They also believe that trans women transition just because they want to infiltrate women's lockers and mass rape everyone.
Crazy people really but as far as I know from some of my feminist friends, most feminists deeply resent these crazies.
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Crazy people really but as far as I know from some of my feminist friends, most feminists deeply resent these crazies.
I meann 71 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Indeed
Especially since Ben's arguments don't even agree with today's biology and psychology.
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Especially since Ben's arguments don't even agree with today's biology and psychology.
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ewqua
· 5 years ago
Basically sex is a lot more complicated than pundits like Shapiro, who pretend to base their argument on science, can even fathom.
And gender is a social construct that I'm frankly all for abolishing.
And gender is a social construct that I'm frankly all for abolishing.
I meann 71 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
"science and Ben Sharpie" hahahahahaha well that's your first mistake because Sharpie doesn't even understand the science. Hun, you DON'T know what you're saying.
Sex is determined by the SRY gene. The SRY gene is a gene that initiates the transformation into male genitalia and it binds the Y chromosome, meaning that it only binds with your chromosomes of you're XY or XYY or other combinations containing Y. However, it doesn't always bind, meaning there are women with XY chromosomes whose SRY gene failed to bind.
Ben's argument is "your pronouns reflect your chromosomes" but just this case already, or the cases like XYY, XXX, XXY and so on prove him wrong. Should there be separate pronouns for every combination? No, that's bs. Also, the scientific discipline of genetics was invented long after pronouns in language. Humans have for millennia been using pronouns based on what you look and act like, not their genes. So why can't we call trans women she since they look and act like women?
Sex is determined by the SRY gene. The SRY gene is a gene that initiates the transformation into male genitalia and it binds the Y chromosome, meaning that it only binds with your chromosomes of you're XY or XYY or other combinations containing Y. However, it doesn't always bind, meaning there are women with XY chromosomes whose SRY gene failed to bind.
Ben's argument is "your pronouns reflect your chromosomes" but just this case already, or the cases like XYY, XXX, XXY and so on prove him wrong. Should there be separate pronouns for every combination? No, that's bs. Also, the scientific discipline of genetics was invented long after pronouns in language. Humans have for millennia been using pronouns based on what you look and act like, not their genes. So why can't we call trans women she since they look and act like women?
Men stupid amazing men 10 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
You're barking up the wrong tree here, mate. I never said my mood swings or the other possible issues I listed were representative of all women. If they were, contraceptives would be out of business by now. I'm just saying that the other guest's generalization is bs because contraceptives don't work for every woman, whereas condoms are pretty much universal (yes, there are also latex-free alternatives). It should be the responsibility of both to keep that in check, yes. But let's be real, is that really how it usually is?
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I meann 71 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
I had this conversation on another post already. If they don't want obese people, I don't blame them, obesity is neither healthy not attractive. But most models have a BMI of 16-17, aka extremely malnourished, and that's not healthy (or for that matter, attractive - at least without the tons of makeup and Photoshop they have on them) either.
So yes I'm 100% for changing that so that actual healthy weight people can be models, because pushing the standard that malnourished = beautiful is just a shitty thing to do, no wonder impressionable teens develop eating disorders because of this.
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So yes I'm 100% for changing that so that actual healthy weight people can be models, because pushing the standard that malnourished = beautiful is just a shitty thing to do, no wonder impressionable teens develop eating disorders because of this.
Men stupid amazing men 10 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Not every woman is suited for hormonal BC. When I was on mine, for the first two months I got really bad mood swings and depression, then it luckily stabilized and as a nice side effect also cleared up my acne.
But not everybody's that fortunate, some people start gaining weight uncontrollably, some get mood swings, some get digestive issues (if we're talking about the pills specifically), some get constant yeast infections. There's a LOT of potential side effects with hormonal BC, including for example blood clots which can be deadly, so women with a high blood pressure must be extra careful.
If a man is aware of the fact that his girlfriend can't have hormonal BC for any of these reasons but still chooses to have sex without a condom because "it doesn't feel as good", then it's 100% on him.
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But not everybody's that fortunate, some people start gaining weight uncontrollably, some get mood swings, some get digestive issues (if we're talking about the pills specifically), some get constant yeast infections. There's a LOT of potential side effects with hormonal BC, including for example blood clots which can be deadly, so women with a high blood pressure must be extra careful.
If a man is aware of the fact that his girlfriend can't have hormonal BC for any of these reasons but still chooses to have sex without a condom because "it doesn't feel as good", then it's 100% on him.
There is absolutely nothing special about diamonds 48 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
(cont.) However, the apathy of the majority is what lets these selfish assholes get away with their terrible behavior. This, I think, has been, is, and always will be true, the majority of people just don't really care.
I think you raise a very interesting point with the apathy of ignoring and apathy of participating, I've never thought of that.
This might be TMI but I'm a broke college student so I used to buy clothes from budget stores but one day my conscience just kicked me in the ass with the realization of how bad the working conditions are for the people who make budget clothing. So I thought maybe expensive, high end brands have better conditions. I did a bit of research and turns out that no, even the stuff that costs thousands of dollars by Prada, Gucci etc is made in the very same sweatshops. It almost felt like I couldn't win, that I participate one way or another. So I just said "fuck it" and started shopping at thrift shops, and my conscience has been clear ever since.
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I think you raise a very interesting point with the apathy of ignoring and apathy of participating, I've never thought of that.
This might be TMI but I'm a broke college student so I used to buy clothes from budget stores but one day my conscience just kicked me in the ass with the realization of how bad the working conditions are for the people who make budget clothing. So I thought maybe expensive, high end brands have better conditions. I did a bit of research and turns out that no, even the stuff that costs thousands of dollars by Prada, Gucci etc is made in the very same sweatshops. It almost felt like I couldn't win, that I participate one way or another. So I just said "fuck it" and started shopping at thrift shops, and my conscience has been clear ever since.
There is absolutely nothing special about diamonds 48 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Agreed, it's a thing to ponder. I personally don't believe in evil as a standalone concept, just that there are differences between what most people aka society wants, and what an individual wants. For example, when somebody's fucked up mentally and enjoys seeing people suffer, they're considered evil by society when they decide to act upon that desire and hurt someone. Similarly, when someone decides to get rich by selling blood diamonds and creating a monopoly, driving the price up and aggressively eliminating competition, they're not really doing it because they want to be a Disney villain. They're doing it to enrich themselves but the way they're doing it goes against what most people want, so it could be considered evil, or if not evil at least incredibly selfish.
But I think most people aren't really like that, most people at least consider the welfare of others when deciding whether to do something.
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But I think most people aren't really like that, most people at least consider the welfare of others when deciding whether to do something.
There is absolutely nothing special about diamonds 48 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Sometimes you just gotta not care to save your mental health, honestly. I'll drink to that too. (well, I'm drinking energy drinks because I'm studying for an exam, but that counts, right?)
That said though, cases like this one make me think of the quote "The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."
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That said though, cases like this one make me think of the quote "The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."
The truth is unnerving 4 comments
The truth is unnerving 4 comments
There is absolutely nothing special about diamonds 48 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
@garlog I don't think I was moving the goal post. The principle of anti-monopoly laws should apply to everything is what I was trying to say, we can't make an exception for diamonds just because not that many people buy them. Making that exception sets a dangerous precedent for more convenient exceptions and more people making ridiculous amounts of money with a borderline fraudulent scheme.
There is absolutely nothing special about diamonds 48 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Having a monopoly on something means you control the price of an item, and can artificially increase it, which is happening with diamonds obviously. While you might argue that it's a luxury item and people don't have to buy it (which I agree with, and I never would've bought one myself), having proper monopoly laws is extremely important because of the potential for non-luxury items to be exploited that way.
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Respect your man 5 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
Preach! Just because you met a bad person doesn't mean you can generalize the entire group. This applies to gender, ethnicity, religion, everything. You don't chop down a tree because of one rotten apple, yeah?
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There is absolutely nothing special about diamonds 48 comments
ewqua
· 5 years ago
C'mon most people aren't that smart. They're too easily influenced by ad campaigns which was exactly the case with diamonds/engagement rings.
I'm not gonna answer because that would entail more spoilers.