It’s going to happen to me. When I was homeless, I was a waste to help because I’m doomed. Now that I am decently off with a great career, I am a waste to give anything to, because I have it handled. I have this feeling my parents don’t like me lol.

If that’s the attitude, I don’t think it’s right. If it’s going into a trust or something, to prevent the recipient from harming themselves, I don’t see a problem.

That and laws don’t stop abusers of certain demographics, since laws don’t apply to them.

I occasionally have to use Chrome because sometimes the sites I need to use won’t work with Firefox. This includes bill pay for some of my utilities. (At least usually by the next month, the utility company fixes their site again so I can use Firefox…)

I’m scandalized. It’s naked!

Dear Lord, this cat is incredibly gorgeous.

At their cat fashion shows, do cat models strut on a cat walk or is it just called a walk at that point?

Thanks, random stranger!

The way this person isn’t wearing proper gear on a motorcycle is making me nervous, though. Stay safe, dress for the slide, not the ride. At least they’re wearing a helmet.

Oh my, what a handsome and photogenic kitty.

I will never get over Breyer’s ice cream going cheap.

Have you looked at Häagen-Dazs? I only looked at their plain chocolate flavor, but the ingredients are only Cream, Skim Milk, Cane Sugar, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, and Egg Yolks. That’s the real deal right there!

I like Ben and Jerry’s, but I definitely know that it’s not “real” ice cream. They shine because they have good flavor combinations.

Bruster’s and Graeter’s are ice cream shops that make their ice cream in-house. They also contain stabilizers but I prefer it over what’s in the grocery store. I’m not sure if that is because I’m used to it or what. If you have a location for either of these near you, I would check them out.

Lastly, I would check if you have any local places that make their own ice cream. You might find what you’re looking for there.

I have rarely gone to get fast food in the last few years, a lot of the reason because of the cost. That, and quality has gone down a lot even with price increases.

The times I have gone, were because I was short on time. I miss the days I could overlook the poor quality due to the cost.

In the US, it depends on which state and certain conditions. Only two states, Maine and Vermont, will allow felons to vote, even while incarcerated. The link below has a good summary.

https://www.nep.uscourts.gov/faq/general/31

It takes some practice to perfect your toilet netipot technique.

I think the core of the problem is the complainers just don’t want to see or be inconvenienced by “those people.” Even though “those people” would almost certainly not choose to live that way if they didn’t fall on hard times.

It’s an uncomfortable reminder that many of us are closer to being in that situation than we think, and it is easier to fall into that with the more social programs we cut.

Yes please do post more videos you like! You inspired me to maybe post too. I stopped making posts years and years ago because on Reddit it just got lost in the sea anyway.

Thanks for sharing this. I rarely watch YouTube videos but this was worth the watch. Very well-rounded talk that doesn’t just boil down to “no fun allowed.”

I love her suggestions. I already make my own costumes and re-use some of the stuff for the rest of the year. One thing she didn’t mention… I go CRAZY on the makeup on Halloween and “spooky time.” Fun expression without creating a lot of waste! (I already had the supplies for it anyway.)

Slight disagree on the pumpkins. The pumpkin I get for my porch doesn’t taste good. I don’t throw them away, and you shouldn’t put them in a secluded wooded area (whoops). Composting is the best which I will try this year.

It is crazy how much people will just throw away old decor they used for like one season. I do very minimal decor because I don’t want to store it. (I have some rust colored kitchen towels that I use all year but make sure are ready to go on Halloween. I have a cute glass pumpkin that I use every year too.) My mom tried to buy me some more decor, and I told her I don’t have a place to put it when it’s time to take it down. She told me “oh just throw it away.” WHAT.

I go to the local pumpkin patch every year. It’s a lot of fun and it supports a local business. They make their own jellies, jams, and treats that my family looks forward to this season. The one I go to has so many activities in it, like a bounce pad, paintball target shooting, mini golf, and zip lines.

I feel like Christmas is already called out a lot, and rightfully so. (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, anyone?) Many other holidays too to a lesser extent, like Valentine’s Day and US Independence Day.

But then the same folks that call these out tend to give Halloween a free pass and some even hyperconsume for this holiday because it’s the rebellious one. I really appreciate this video because I have been saying the same thing, it just elicits eye rolls and being talked down to. (And that’s just when someone asks me about Halloween, not me saying something unsolicited.)

Can’t watch the full video yet… But happy it’s here.

Oh yes, I remember when Reddit came out with multireddits. Loved that, and I miss it.

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“All” here vs other social media is much better

It’s more likely that arguments are civil. There are still quite a few venomous arguments but I’ve noticed that it it proportionally less.

On Reddit or Facebook, if you didn’t like a group you left and made your own. If you didn’t like the admins, tough shit. Here, if you don’t like the admins, you can use a different instance.

Likes and dislikes are separate, and are in some cases viewable who submit them. I feel like this keeps people a little more honest.

I like the modlog and transparency. It’s so much easier that when someone complains about unfair mod action, to see if they are in the right or exaggerating.

There is an “end” to Lemmy. There isn’t just infinite content to scroll through.

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Smaller user base means that niches that Reddit filled just aren’t here.

There is an “end” to Lemmy. There isn’t just infinite content to scroll through.

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The types of common negative personalities here are different from that of Reddit. Reddit has more misogyny, classism, antinatalists, and obnoxious atheists. (As opposed to the chill atheists.) Lemmy has quite a few people that are pretty shitty to those that are disabled or cannot get out of some situations. If you cannot work towards the greater good without any rest, can’t escape a bad situation, or can’t just extend yourself further, you are trash. There are also more fringe beliefs here. I do like it because of the different perspectives, even if I very strongly disagree. (It makes me think!) Unfortunately we still have the dumbass arguments about generations but you can’t have it all.

The clean up area… Amazing.

Being dirty was one of my biggest fears when I was homeless. I felt like if I passed the point where I couldn’t clean myself anymore, it would just get so much worse from there.

You’re tearing me apart, Lisa!

That Tommy Wiseau was truly a visionary.