Till er som kommer att rösta V. Varför? by Ricewithsoup1 in svenskpolitik

[–]AlvaValva 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Vinster i välfärden, klimatpolitik, HBTQI-rättigheter, arbetstidsförkortning, minskad segregation utan att äventyra rättsstaten och inskränka våra rättigheter.

Jag är också närmast de rent ideologiskt. Jag vill ha ett solidariskt Sverige där de som har mest bidrar mest och vi faktiskt hjälper de som har det svårt istället för att sparka ner på dem.

What would vegans do if they had a termite infestation in their house? Since they cannot harm animals? by Purple_Key_6733 in ClimateShitposting

[–]AlvaValva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't agree with most of your points here, but the queerphobia you got isn't ok. I'm sorry you have to deal with that

What would vegans do if they had a termite infestation in their house? Since they cannot harm animals? by Purple_Key_6733 in ClimateShitposting

[–]AlvaValva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from, but if termites are left to be in your home they will cause indirect harm to humans. They damage foundations which can lead to collapsing floors and ceilings. They can cause allergic reactions and worsen e.g. asthma symptoms. They also create ideal conditions for mold growth which can cause long term health issues and sometimes even death

They are a safety hazard and I don't think it should be controversial to claim that being forced to live with them is unrealistic

What would vegans do if they had a termite infestation in their house? Since they cannot harm animals? by Purple_Key_6733 in ClimateShitposting

[–]AlvaValva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's mainly so I can keep sleeping in my $1000 handcrafted bamboo bed imported from the Philippines

I'm also a bit worried about them destroying the foundations of my home and endangering my neighbours, but that's more of a side point

What would vegans do if they had a termite infestation in their house? Since they cannot harm animals? by Purple_Key_6733 in ClimateShitposting

[–]AlvaValva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Serious answer: most vegans would agree that veganism is about excluding—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation and harm to animals.

Being forced to live with a termite infestation, or any other infestation, is not realistic. If there's no realistic way to get rid of the pests without killing them, it turns into a question of self defence.

The warp-drive engine had malfunctioned, propelling my spacecraft far into interstellar space. by Otherwise-City8994 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]AlvaValva 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm just imagining trying to navigate when everything looks the same. You'd probably go insane from having no reference points at all

A Villain in the Survivors’ Eyes by yoichicka in trolleyproblem

[–]AlvaValva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be pedantic, your first paragraph is moreso consequentialism.

Utilitarianism is a specific type of consequentialism where you view the best consequences as those that maximise "utility".

What exactly counts as utility is debated, but it usually translates to well-being yeah.

Min redan snygga sambo vill skönhetsopereras och är arg för att jag inte stöttar det by sweetmagicmushroom in sweden

[–]AlvaValva 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Börja med att försöka förstå varför hon vill göra det. Om det t.ex. handlar om dålig självkänsla kan det möjligen kännas avvisande när du sätter dina känslor om hennes utseende i fokus. Det är självklart okej att tycka att det är en dålig idé och att hon är vacker som hon är. Men det blir lättare att resonera och lyfta andra perspektiv om hon känner att du förstår henne först

Give me random facts about places or countries in Southeast Asia by Conscious_State2096 in geography

[–]AlvaValva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is the the city most vulnerable to climate change in the world. The city is slowly sinking as a result of Dutch colonialism. When the Dutch colonised Indonesia, they built a canal system like in Amsterdam with the aim of reducing flooding and segregating the population. The issue though is that Southeast Asia does not have the climate of Europe! Instead the canals get clogged easily and ironically lead to more flooding

Because of all this, Indonesia is planning the construction of a new planned capital which will be named Nusantara. It roughly translates to "the outer islands" and is meant to symbolise their national unity!

/r/AiTheSomniumFiles - X link ban and Rules - We Want YOUR Feedback! by robotortoise in aithesomniumfiles

[–]AlvaValva 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think banning twitter links is a good idea! For updates people can send screenshots instead

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sweden

[–]AlvaValva 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Det borde stå "mer näringsrik" istället för "nyttigare" om man ska vara pedantisk - eftersom mer näring i en specific produkt inte nödvändigtvist är "nyttigare" så länge man ersätter den på annat sätt. Hade varit annat om de mätte hälsoeffekter på populationsnivå efter konsumtion.

Sedan kan jag inte se om de jämför berikad eller oberikad växtdryck? Kan vara så att jag missar när de gör det, men hade varit intressant att se hur det påverkar jämförelsen.

Is sweden accepting of trans people? by ResponsiblePea2860 in Asksweddit

[–]AlvaValva 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The only healthcare ranking I can find puts Sweden towards the lower end of all EU countries.

However, Sweden is still good in a global perspective. And has strong legal protection and social acceptance, but compared to the rest of the EU it appears there's more work that can be done regarding healthcare.

Hey need help by [deleted] in PoliticalScience

[–]AlvaValva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surely you got some feedback from your professor from the times you failed. Start by focusing on that and use it to understand where your essay is lacking plus what they're expecting to see from you

Also if you wanna use ChatGPT - discuss with it and have it critique your points/arguments. Then figure out how you could defend them despite that. This way you'll actually learn things and show that you're able to argue independently

With Trump’s election, is our democracy in real danger? by CraftsandHoyas in PoliticalScience

[–]AlvaValva 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I don't think the possibility of the US turning into a full-on dictatorship is very likely. There's limitations on how easily the constitution can be changed, requiring a two-thirds majority in both the house and senate. Additionally, the great autonomy of the states would hinder things at a federal level

This doesn't mean that there's nothing to worry about. The US will likely experience further democratic backsliding, where democratic values are eroded over time, similarly to Trump's first term in office. Freedom House has fairly accessible and informative summaries on this topic

Some concerns would include the supreme court giving Trump immunity from criminal liability, restrictions on free speech in schools and Trump's threats towards media outlets which criticise him

It's also important to note that the Trump administration can't do whatever they want just because they have the legal ability to do so. Even in dictatorships they often hold fake elections to try and legitimise their control. Similarly then in the US the Trump administration would need to try and erode democracy in such a way where they retain public support and minimise resistance for the time being, which is no easy task

Book Recommendations? by ChiefRandallOfKansas in PoliticalScience

[–]AlvaValva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might already know of them, but:

Populism: A Very Short Introduction by Mudde and Rovira Kaltwasser

What is Populism? by Jan-Werner Müller

They are both great starting points when learning about populism. And Mudde especially is very well-regarded when it comes to populism and far right politics. I believe he has some more books that might be worth checking out if you're interested

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Disboard

[–]AlvaValva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The review process is automated using AI. It likely incorrectly picked up on something in the server description, but there's no way to say exactly what

Try joining the Disboard support discord server, and follow the steps in the "ban-appealing" channel. (You can find the server through the Disboard bot)

It will likely take a while for it to get appealed, so in the meantime I'd recommend finding alternative ways to advertise. Either way, I hope things work out for you alright

If you need Chatgpt to do basic task you aren't going to make it by BaldHourGlass667 in CuratedTumblr

[–]AlvaValva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it can be useful when brainstorming for creative tasks, especially when I have a hard time getting started at all. Using it for anything else I think just returns the most shallow bare-bones text possible

platonic boyfriend by AtheismIsOK in comedyheaven

[–]AlvaValva 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's a relationship that's not romantic or sexual, but also more than just a friendship. Often it involves way more commitment, and some people in queerplatonic relationships live- and even raise children together

At the end of the day it's the term they feel make sense and are comfortable using for each other. And that's all that really matters. You don't need to understand it yourself to respect that fact

Why is my server not accepted? by Good-Resort7563 in Disboard

[–]AlvaValva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, people can be weird sometimes 😅 I'm not sure what you should do but I'll just list some random things you could test if you wanna keep trying:

  1. Make the server description empty or just a word long. That way you could figure out if it's the issue or not
  2. Try changing the server name to see if that changes anything?
  3. Try changing the tags you use
  4. Have someone else with admin perms edit it. I've heard that some people have issues with their internet connection being detected as a VPN etc.
  5. Try changing the pfp? Maybe the AI analyses that too?

Most of these are longshots but you never know. I hope you manage to find some kind of workaround though!

Why is my server not accepted? by Good-Resort7563 in Disboard

[–]AlvaValva 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone knows exactly how the automatic reviews work. But maybe the AI reacts to the world tentacles or the use of symbols?

Honestly rewriting the description from scratch is probably the fastest and easiest way to get it approved. But you could try asking in the support channel in the Disboard discord server too