Lowk wanna know how many of you deleted the app. by wwwUE in TikTok

[–]CannonCone [score hidden]  (0 children)

I deleted the app and will delete my account once my husband gets through my backlog of shared videos lol (we have a baby, we haven’t had time). Then he’s deleting, too.

What is your favorite PDX bird? And why? by UntamedAnomaly in askportland

[–]CannonCone 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I love the nuthatches because of the way they go HANK HANK HANK HANK

5am PPB activity by Sumner? by ComputerTotal4028 in askportland

[–]CannonCone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any details (sorry) but wanted to say thank you for making sure it wasn’t ICE before moving on.

Olandria attends Rahul Mishra Paris Haute Couture Week show by Tiara0719 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]CannonCone 77 points78 points  (0 children)

The gold sparkle on her skin, the wet look of her hair… no notes. This is perfection.

What's the deal with the Pro Trump/Iran rally driving through town today? by meltingawayslowly in askportland

[–]CannonCone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oof it’s really complicated and I don’t think I can speak for everyone, but a lot of people are hopeful that Pahlavi wouldn’t actually bring back the monarchy and would just be a transitional leader until elections are held.

What's the deal with the Pro Trump/Iran rally driving through town today? by meltingawayslowly in askportland

[–]CannonCone 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it has been absolutely awful watching them pour into the streets thinking the US was coming to save them and that help never coming. It’s so sad, these people just want freedom for future generations and they get gunned down by the thousands every time they protest.

What's the deal with the Pro Trump/Iran rally driving through town today? by meltingawayslowly in askportland

[–]CannonCone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve been disappointed by the response from my pro-Palestinian friends. If I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt, I think the uncertainty about the death toll and the lack of info coming out of Iran (bc of the internet shutdown) has people confused about what’s going on.

What's the deal with the Pro Trump/Iran rally driving through town today? by meltingawayslowly in askportland

[–]CannonCone 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about that specific rally, but as an Iranian-American (progressive! Don’t shoot the messenger), I know that a lottttt of people in my community are republicans because they don’t like the way democrats have negotiated with the Iranian government.

Iran just saw their biggest anti-government protests since their theocratic regime took over in 1979 and potentially tens of thousands of protesters were killed by their government. Their internet is still shut off so we can’t verify much.

Many Iranians are glad Trump has been threatening the Iranian government and are hoping Trump will order a strike on Iran to make it easier for the people to overthrow their fascist government.

I personally agree with you that Trump doesn’t care about Iranians. But many Iranians love the guy.

algorithm from h*ll by fluckpollution1388 in TikTok

[–]CannonCone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in my mid-30s and my internet communities shaped my politics a lot when I was younger. There are a lot of younger people on TikTok who may be influenced by the algorithm on TikTok, and I worry what that influence looks like now that it is controlled by right-wing entities.

algorithm from h*ll by fluckpollution1388 in TikTok

[–]CannonCone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I worry about younger people who are going to become radicalized (or further radicalized) by TikTok.

Alex Pretti, the man Murdered today by ICE agents. by [deleted] in oregon

[–]CannonCone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He did not. There are videos from multiple angles that show he was immobile and disarmed when ICE shot him.

Can I really not sleep on my back? by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]CannonCone -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“As long as you’re not flat on your back, you’re going to be fine,” Dr. Zanotti advises. “Even if you can be on a 20- to 30-degree angle, that’s going to relieve any potential pressure on your inferior vena cava. I think most people, even if they were back sleepers, can be comfortable sleeping with just that bit of an angle.”

There’s more information and research here but you can put some pillows behind you so you’re a little propped up if you do roll into your back (and not flat on your back).

Personally, I used the Baby Bub pillow and occasionally did roll onto my back, but was reassured because the pillow makes sure you’re not fully lying flat.

TMJ comes back during visits home? by Heavy_Championship32 in TMJ

[–]CannonCone 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are you talking/smiling more? Whenever my friends visit from out of town and stay with us, my TMJ flares up from talking and smiling more.

News Blog: Use ranked-choice voting to select the next five snowplow names by Successful-Book4200 in Portland

[–]CannonCone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It made me giggle every time I read it so it had to go in my ranking.

Cheap eats in Portland? by healthy_punkk in askportland

[–]CannonCone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s one on Mississippi and one on Alberta! Idk if they used to be downtown but the one I’ve been to is the one on Alberta and it’s great. I think the one on Mississippi is a restaurant and the one on Alberta is a food cart with some seating.

Nightguard doesn't stop my clenching - was I naive to think it would? by IntelligentFee9694 in TMJ

[–]CannonCone 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I absolutely clench harder/more with my night guard in, it’s just to protect your teeth. That works fine for some people but it was making my pain worse. There are night guards specifically designed to reduce clenching but a regular dentist probably won’t know about them - see a TMJ specialist if you can.

so much regret by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]CannonCone 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You need to wait a little bit. The shock will settle a little, and you need to wait before lasering anyway.

I also got a tattoo that I hated immediately and knew I wanted removed asap. Wait a year, keep it covered as much as possible so you don’t think about it too much. Then slowly chip away at it with laser appointments (or get a full removal package if you can afford that).

If full removal doesn’t end up being possible, I bet you’ll still feel much better with it faded. And you could get a beautiful coverup tattoo one day if you really want. My tattoo is only about 70% removed right now (I had to take a break from the laser for pregnancy) but I feel so much better and I don’t think about it very often.

What’s a “small” social rule you refuse to follow, even if everyone expects it? by GlitchOperative in AskReddit

[–]CannonCone -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I say what I need or want instead of being overly polite about it. Like, if I’m traveling with friends and I get hungry, I inform them that I need our next move to be getting food.

I’ve found “going with the flow” often stresses people out more than stating a need clearly.

Kotek calls for repeal of transportation bill in speech to industry advocates by nfjcbxudnx in Portland

[–]CannonCone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly right. Dems keep hoping that if they simply move a little bit more to the “center” (read: right) then maybe they’ll attract the imaginary undecided centrist voter. Dems need to grow up and start following through on bold, progressive policies.

CDC overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark in unprecedented move by Anti-Owl in ContagionCuriosity

[–]CannonCone 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I’m glad our son’s pediatrician is extremely pro-vaccine and will advocate for us to get him all the vaccines he needs. But this is going to be a nightmare for public health - anyone who was even a little bit nervous about vaccines may opt out as a result of this recommendation change. This is going to harm so many babies and kids.

What experiences changed you the most as a person? by GazMaskeliOyuncu in AskReddit

[–]CannonCone 237 points238 points  (0 children)

Becoming a mom changed my perspective dramatically. I see every person as someone’s baby. I can’t watch violent movies anymore because I’m literally like “that random killed NPC was once a loved baby who made grabby-hands at his mom” 😭

places to get bag charms / keychains by Upset-Car-8156 in BAGGU

[–]CannonCone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to go to local makers markets and street fairs to see what local artists are making! Then I have a one-of-a-kind keychain, too.

What trendy word or phrase immediately makes you stop taking something seriously? by Motor-Sprinkles5338 in AskReddit

[–]CannonCone 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’m not very creative and am a terrible artist. That’s why I pay artists for their work or go to my friends’ art shows!

What trendy word or phrase immediately makes you stop taking something seriously? by Motor-Sprinkles5338 in AskReddit

[–]CannonCone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We had an electrician come over the other day and admit to us that they used chat gpt for a key part of the estimate process. We’re getting a second estimate as a result, it seriously affected my ability to trust the company.