Some people have experiences which have left them embittered towards a younger, more hopeful generation. Despite 100's of years of exploitation, absolute failure, and hundreds of millions of people starving to death, getting killed for things such as not wanting to work weekends, and sent to work to death for having the absolute cajones to do what they need to do to provide for their loved ones, they STILL insist that capitalism is the only way forward because it's the only thing they've ever known.
The average human may not stand out amid 8 billion other people, but each and every person is unique and therefore special in their own way.
Everyone wants to work, to do something, but no one wants to have a job because your worth as a human shouldn't be tied to how much money you can earn for someone else. (And, inb4 "art is not a job", that is so fucking disingenuous; if you think that art isn't essential, then STOP listening to music, STOP watching television and movies, STOP reading books and newspapers, and then get back to me.) People naturally provide for those they care for and, news flash, people care about other people and their identities.
I know you're probably just trolling because you hate your life under capitalism and need to feel like you're a part of something, but like join the club bro.
So, I will make no secret that I'm rolling my eyes at all of that marketing stuff that goes up every year. But I've been thinking, it doesn't have to be so superficial and pointless. Maybe there's some rare exception out there that took the opportunity to say or do something meaningful....
So I work at a store that sells primarily graphic novels, and there is a lot of stuff this month from queer writers and artists. We have a great little display in our front window that shows a bunch of characters in mainstream media and also some choice LGBT+ graphic (SFW) lit. Not only are publishing companies featuring more diverse content this month, but there has definitely been a push to feature more of it year-round. I know it's not like, explosive, but representation is so, so important.
For me, this is the injection of anesthesia at my latest consultation at the dentist, it was so painful that i screamed to him. Anesthesia is rarely a time of pleasure, but damn, it has never been so painful.
I have a chronic illness that can cause a lot of pain. Specifically, I have had to go to the ER several times because I legitimately thought my appendix was about to burst. (It wasn't, but the doctors still told me it was good I had come in.)
I thought that was the worst pain(s) I had ever experienced. Then I had a kidney stone. My god. Gonna go hydrate now.
I used to check there every day but it's been two weeks of not. It's great! I'm checking out here and Lemmy (I like kbin's layout and vibes a lot, but Lemmy has beta apps lol) I feel like I've had more time for life.
As per this post, it seems Lemmy World is having federation issues. I've had some of my posts and comments get suspiciously low response, so I've looked into it and it turns out that many of them aren't showing on other instances....
According to Second Dinner’s blog, changes are soon coming to Snap’s card acquisition system. Their blog implies that with the next season, they are going to be introducing “Spotlight Caches”, special chests which replace one in every 10 Collector’s Reserves....
Speaking as a smoker: it's a great idea until someone manages to start a fire (or deliberately sets one.) Also smoky interiors get uncleanably grimy FAST.
When you look at a cartoon illustration of a sandwich, you will usually an olive or other similar topping on top of the sandwich. Have you actually put olives on top of your sandwiches? If so, why?
I am mainly F2P, but I am buying the season passes because I like the characters. I'm around CL 1600, nowhere near Series 3 complete but I have a lot of them. I just bought Spiderham with tokens and am going to do what I can to get 2099 too, because I love Spider Man 2099 and hope to one day play Move more. Currently, I play a...
Upgrade cards with Credits to earn Collector Levels (CL). Every 120 CL earned gets you one Spotlight Cache, which is to say in that amount of levels you will get one Spotlight Cache and eleven Collectors Reserves. HOWEVER you should be saving any Reserves you earn now as the update isn't live (I think it is going to go into effect next season but not 100% sure.)
The reason is that when the update happens, you start earning Spotlight Caches based on your "first available" Reserve. So if you don't have any saved, you need to earn the full 120 CL, but if you have 12 Reserves saved by the time the update happens, one will transform into a Cache with the rollout and you can open right away.
The Caches will feature the new card each week, plus two featured series 4/5 cards and one random series 4/5 card. so all you have to do is save your Collectors Reserves for now and wait for a week with cards you want.
today was Niles and Chibi’s second tank day! I actually waited until the evening, but I got a bit impatient waiting for Niles to come out of the house; I handled him a little roughly and while I didn’t hurt him he was foaming up quite a bit. Putting him in the temporary tank helped a little, but he was still foaming so I...
Hi Cev! Nice to meet you, I’m Cal :) I’m 27 and from the US. I feel you about being less certain of my gender every day lol! As long as I don’t think too much about it I’m not too concerned 😵💫 anyway I use he/they pronouns mostly.
I also enjoy gaming and hanging out! I also like to cook and bake (and get baked), read, draw, garden, go hiking/camping…
Interested in getting a feel for what people may be likely to do IF reddit reverses their decision regarding API access, or reduces access fees to a reasonable level and 3rd party apps remain sustainable....
I’m in the process of abandoning my Reddit account. I abandoned my Twitter a little while before the Muskening and once it became finalized I really didn’t want to go back, but I kind of regret not saving more memes/screenshots so I’m making sure to actually archive things this time.
I don’t want to go back. The fediverse has everything and more; I would like to think that we can keep up this wonderful sense of community here. Meanwhile the toxicity on Reddit has gotten even worse.
It’s like having the opportunity to have an amicable separation from a toxic ex.
BOSTON, MA—Ramping up search and rescue efforts to locate the missing OceanGate tourist vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard told reporters Tuesday they sent out another submersible full of billionaires after the first one. “We’ve enlisted another team of wealthy explorers to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to…
I have read various interviews and such where they both have said things to the effect of, they each remember having written certain parts, and that there are parts which neither remember writing.
I don’t think 6-cost is dead. Hulk, Heimdall, Orka, Agatha, Destroyer, Giganto, and Infinaut are all arguably benefitted from pigging out. Death seems like a good absorber option but a liability if you intend to actually play her. Also maybe Wave could be a side counter but ???
Alt text: Spongebob screaming "I fucking love right to repair. I want to fucking excercise my legal right to maintain my property to reduce electronic waste and save money instead of supporting planned obsolescence in the technology space" with an iFixit knife and smartphone in his hands.
also sorry, should have been more clear- 3BP (“Three Body Problem”) is a sci-fi series getting a Netflix adaptation soon, and there is a type of space probe called a Droplet that is tear-shaped and perfectly reflective
Why is there such a large amount of communist and transgender related posts on the Fediverse compared to other platforms?
I am not criticizing them, I’m just out of the loop.
How it feels if I ignore my alarm to get ready for bed. (lemm.ee)
When I get distracted late at night I seem to always find myself on videos about sleep and sleep quality at some point.
Little buddy
Pride Month wrapping up, have you seen any company or organisation do anything remotely meaningful?
So, I will make no secret that I'm rolling my eyes at all of that marketing stuff that goes up every year. But I've been thinking, it doesn't have to be so superficial and pointless. Maybe there's some rare exception out there that took the opportunity to say or do something meaningful....
The worst physical pain you've ever experienced ?
For me, this is the injection of anesthesia at my latest consultation at the dentist, it was so painful that i screamed to him. Anesthesia is rarely a time of pleasure, but damn, it has never been so painful.
I haven't been on Reddit since the 11th... Anyone else?
Just realized that the other day....
Weekly Card Release Discussion 6/26 - Spider-Man 2099
Spider-Man 2099...
How to un**ck your life when you have ADHD (docs.google.com)
Why isn't Lemmy indexed yet?
Are search engines able to index Lemmy?...
PSA: Lemmy.world is having some heavy federation issues.
As per this post, it seems Lemmy World is having federation issues. I've had some of my posts and comments get suspiciously low response, so I've looked into it and it turns out that many of them aren't showing on other instances....
Changes coming soon to Marvel Snap's card acquisition system (www.marvelsnap.com)
According to Second Dinner’s blog, changes are soon coming to Snap’s card acquisition system. Their blog implies that with the next season, they are going to be introducing “Spotlight Caches”, special chests which replace one in every 10 Collector’s Reserves....
Are aquaponic gardens welcome?
Wouldn't it be nice if instead of just bars with alcohol, there were establishments for people to consume cannabis while eating, playing board games, and socializing?
If anything, cannabis seems like a much better (and more profitable) drug around which to build a leisurely establishment.
Do you actually put olives on top of your sandwiches?
When you look at a cartoon illustration of a sandwich, you will usually an olive or other similar topping on top of the sandwich. Have you actually put olives on top of your sandwiches? If so, why?
ELI5: With the acquisition changes, what do I need to do to get the cards I want?
I am mainly F2P, but I am buying the season passes because I like the characters. I'm around CL 1600, nowhere near Series 3 complete but I have a lot of them. I just bought Spiderham with tokens and am going to do what I can to get 2099 too, because I love Spider Man 2099 and hope to one day play Move more. Currently, I play a...
OC Snail journal 6/23
today was Niles and Chibi’s second tank day! I actually waited until the evening, but I got a bit impatient waiting for Niles to come out of the house; I handled him a little roughly and while I didn’t hurt him he was foaming up quite a bit. Putting him in the temporary tank helped a little, but he was still foaming so I...
Hello (& Second!)
Hi, I'm Cevilia, or Cev, or Lia, or "Oi You!". You may use she, they, or any pronoun to refer to me....
What will you do if reddit undoes API changes?
Interested in getting a feel for what people may be likely to do IF reddit reverses their decision regarding API access, or reduces access fees to a reasonable level and 3rd party apps remain sustainable....
Coast Guard Sends Another Submersible Full Of Billionaires After The First One (www.theonion.com)
BOSTON, MA—Ramping up search and rescue efforts to locate the missing OceanGate tourist vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard told reporters Tuesday they sent out another submersible full of billionaires after the first one. “We’ve enlisted another team of wealthy explorers to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to…
Reading Good Omens, what did Neil and Terry contribute each?
Maybe cause I never read Neil, but I'm having trouble telling who is responsible for what.
Hmm yes (lemmy.world)
Weekly Card Release Discussion 6/19: Spider-Ham
Hello, everyone! Let’s discuss this week’s new card release: Spider-Ham!...
Lemmy fix it (feddit.it)
Alt text: Spongebob screaming "I fucking love right to repair. I want to fucking excercise my legal right to maintain my property to reduce electronic waste and save money instead of supporting planned obsolescence in the technology space" with an iFixit knife and smartphone in his hands.