"Let's talk about something nice instead!" (:
I'm not having fun or making money.
Who do I send a bug report to?
I lived in Tennessee for less than a year with plans to stay permanently. Was discriminated against for having a name that didn't sound "white". People would apologize and become friendly once they saw me in person.
Got the fuck out of there asap.
Not everyone can be so lucky/privileged as to be able to move.
I have hypohydrosis & super sensitive skin. People in here don't know shit about skincare or hygiene, apparently. Ironic. Lol so don't take it too personal.
I know exactly what happens to the victims, because I was one of them.
There have been many many incidents of child abuse, grooming, and taking advantage of emotionally vulnerable adults in the churches in my area. Unfortunately, any news articles will link to my location, so I can't give them. If you're looking for studies, I'm unfamiliar with any.
If you put out an inquiry on abuse experienced in the church, I'm sure you will find many many many stories. But prepare to be angry at the lack of justice.
DEPORT HIM, FFS!!!!
It took almost 2 fucking years after my first initial appointment to get properly medicated.
I'd literally kill myself if I was forced to do it all again.
You "just go see a doctor"–folk have no idea how fucking difficult it is to 1). actually be seen by a competent doctor, 2). be taken seriously, 3). and actually receive treatment for mental health stuff.
That's not even including the whole "getting out of a shit enough headspace to actually do all that stuff in the first place."
Unmedicated me felt like wading through hell.
Be kind to those with different chemistry. Shit sucks.
You jest, but that's exactly what they want.
In most places in the US, churches are exempt from so many laws and regulations regarding power dynamics & abuse, mandatory reporting, andvthey typically do not vet people who volunteer to work with children, etc.
The amount of CSA in the church is literally insane. Much of it goes unreported & """"worked out"""" through the church, as well.
It's one of the most disturbing things that gets completely ignored in favor of "basement pizza parlors" or some horseshit because these zealots don't want to acknowledge that their precious religious country clubs are havens for p×dophiles.
You don't have to be smart. You just have to be fun!
I'm big dumb and went to a Halloween party dressed as a worm on a string. Nearly every woman wanted a dance! It was fun! (I danced for exactly 48 seconds, then got overwhelmed by the amount of people, took a bunch of bacon-wrapped mini-dogs, and drove home to play Starfox 64)
Those of y'all who like that constitutional right to bear arms better stock up. I'll support you.
Whenever my kid asks a question, either I explain for like 5 minutes straight, or I stop whatever we're both doing and we look it up together.
Engage in their curiosity. Because they'll stop asking you one day.
I have a special needs bearded dragon. Special needs because he was born without scales. Also, unfortunately, he is now mostly blind.
He has given me more grey hairs in his 5 years on earth than my previous 30. His care requires multiple skincare products, aloe, etc. His diet requires me to keep bins of cockroaches which also require their own food and water. He also requires heat & UVB bulbs with separate fixtures, and has a specialty "herpstat" that can automatically time the lights, control temperatures, report on humidity, etc.
He is a pain to care for!
I love him so much. I do it all happily and he's a wonderful, friendly, sweet, amazing companion.
Woo woo! Auditory Processing Disorder!
The comments volunteering to assist with translation gives me the fuzzies. (:
Does a clean PC run better than one with a lot of dust in it?
I am not a tech person, but I cleaned out my secondhand PC today, and it took hours with the sheer amount of dust accumulation. The fans were nearly overloaded with it!!
Does a clean PC run better / faster than one filled with dust? Or is it more a matter of keeping the fans running easily? Or something else..? Idk, maybe I imagined it, but it seemed to boot much faster after cleaning. Could be wishful thinking!
What's your favorite reaction image(s)?
I'm in need of more images to steal to collect. Please post your favorites!
Make sure you put questionable/NSFW behind spoilers, please.
Also, where do your images come from? Mine came mostly from 4ch×n, D×scord, and R×ddit (which I no longer use).
Here's some of mine:
My absolute favorite:
The tab count. It only happens with 9.
And only sometimes.
Before people start asking in the comments, the website is a niche fashion archive.
How do I get respite from my elderly neighbor invading my space?
Every time I go outside to my yard, my elderly neighbor comes out and tries to talk with me. Every. Single. Time. Without fail. I go out to relax and do gardening and yard work, and his presence makes me increasingly anxious & leaves me feeling particularly uncomfortable/unsafe.
He is dealing with dementia, and has become increasingly vulgar and outspoken, and even made some vastly inappropriate remarks about his wife & my other neighbor while my child was right there.
His wife is tired. I know this. Christ, I would be, too. He was kind of insufferable even before the dementia got bad (think him talking about his shitty political views), but, god.. I am so tired of babysitting him while I try to unwind in my own yard. He'll talk over the fence or simply waltz past it and follow me around while I try to do stuff or as I'm trying to talk to my kid.
One thing I know is this: do not piss off your neighbors, because, chances are, you will probably be living next to them for a looooong time.
What can I do? I just want peace without feeling like I'm being accosted.
Major Magic anamatronics have been preserved!
Always wondered what happened to them. So happy they're safe & sound!
"Can we add him to the party? You're welcome, btw."
Quick sketch of a text meme recently posted here: https://slrpnk.net/post/11620428
Where's the best unexpected place in Michigan you've ever eaten?
Let me recommend: Bill's Hot Dog Stand in Ypsilanti.
It's a drive-in. Open your window and eat in the parking lot. Get their dogs with everything on it + a mug of root beer. If you don't eat dogs, at least get the root beer!!! I don't even like root beer that much, but I now dream about the root beer from Bill's.
Absolute reasonable prices, too: got 4 dogs & 2 mugs of root beer for around 10$ total!
What's your recommendation for unexpectedly good food in Michigan?
A car ran up the curb, into my yard, and stopped in front of my living room window.
The noise scared my lizard something frightful!
Everyone was okay and no one was badly injured. Except for a patch of my lilies. But they're pretty resilient.
When you try to be social and casually contribute to a conversation
Illustration by Igor Oleynikov, for the story “The Boy and the Pooka”.
The story is from a collection in the book "The King with Horse’s Ears and Other Irish Folktales", retold by Batt Burns.
American Robin fledgling
Taken between June 5th - June 10th, 2024, Michigan.
Not a professional photo in any sense. Apologies for that. But I saw this grumpy-looking little guy/gal in a bush and took a photo from a distance away. Wanted to share it, even if it's not as good as any of the other photos posted here.
One of the babies I've been observing since the nest was built above my deck. It was fascinating to see them grow up & finally leave the nest! All 4 are finally gone.
I wish them the best in their growth and hope they are able thrive safely.
Could you post a photo of your cat and tell me what makes them so special?
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!
How long have you gone without being in a romantic relationship?
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 leaking black liquid?
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.
Black liquid leaking from underneath refrigerator
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.
Just wanted to let y'all know: you can't kidnap seagulls from a parking lot.
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.
Hello. This is kind of a gross question.
I'm new to colitis, but was diagnosed with ischemic colitis last year for the first time after a hospital visit.
Well, it happened again yesterday. I'm still mostly unfamiliar with the whole thing, but it absolutely sucks.
Question: how long does it take to stop shitting straight blood? This sucks.
Thanks.
EDIT: Seems to have stopped almost exactly 24 hours after it started. Cool.
The pain becomes mild discomfort and minor cramping around the 48 hour mark.
EDIT 2: Watermelon will save you life for both food and hydration.
But dumb fuck that I am, I felt the dire need for chips and salsa con queso today. It's like I never learn! Fuckin' idiot....
I am unable to visit Japan.
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.