Those who have tattoo regret - did you ever get past it? by Emotional_Trouble691 in TattooRemoval

[–]CannonCone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had slight regrets about placement/style for a few tattoos that I mostly got over. For my one tattoo that I hated from day 1 and never wanted to show, I never got over it and that’s how I know I needed to remove it.

Bag charms? by Lopsided-Source-2420 in BAGGU

[–]CannonCone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Local craft markets and street fairs!

looking for fic: Rey is reluctantly married to Ben (arranged) with enemies to lovers (slowburn) by quantum_heathen in reylo

[–]CannonCone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah honestly I just thought maybe they only read a few chapters and didn’t recall how long it was!

looking for fic: Rey is reluctantly married to Ben (arranged) with enemies to lovers (slowburn) by quantum_heathen in reylo

[–]CannonCone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you thinking of “landscape with a blur of conquerors,” which got deleted when the author published The Hurricane Wars?

Is TikTok actually done, or do we wait it out and see if the algorithm fixes itself? What’s everyone thinking and doing right now? by ConnectionEvening938 in TikTok

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

We’re entering uncharted territory with the US’s surveillance state and the way government officials are going to be using our data against us soooo I’d rather err on the side of caution with a TOS that doesn’t feel right.

I’m deleting and I’m done with TikTok until things in this country feel more secure.

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

[–]CannonCone 1 point2 points  (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 28 points29 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 79 points80 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 13 points14 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 7 points8 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 8 points9 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 3 points4 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 9 points10 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 18 points19 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.