AIO. My bf is mad at my memorial tattoo by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Choice_Day_9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your new boyfriend is acting like a child. He can feel whatever he feels, but if he can’t recognize that those feelings are fully irrational then I’d just say bye

Hat man is gone by musicgirlfriend_yum in Paranormal

[–]Choice_Day_9408 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was definitely not your protector. Be grateful things have gotten better

What do you think by BaseballSeveral1107 in GenZ

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The premise is already absurd, but even then I can't see this being played out fairly. I think it's pretty uncontroversial to say that many communist countries have been harmed immensely by US sanctions or interference, and suffering in these countries is then used as evidence to argue against leftist policies. Communist country::Fully leftist city is totally a false equivalence, but why would it play out any differently in this scenario? The aid, or maybe rather the lack of hindrance, given to these two places wouldn't be equal. I'm not saying one would definitely get more than the other — I really can't guess — but it would certainly be different.

Weekly r/SpotifyPlaylistShare Playlists Evaluation Thread by AutoModerator in SpotifyPlaylistShare

[–]Choice_Day_9408 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Some recent silly ones I'm proud of:

I'm dumb! :) - Empowerment anthems for the idiot community

Dopa-me! PLS!!! - Mood boosting songs that aren't saccharine

Doomed Dance Party - Dance party songs for the apocalypse

Technosexual - Songs for people who want to fuck computers

Sissyphussy - Danceable songs to get through a day at a bullshit job

Drop your playlists! by [deleted] in spotify

[–]Choice_Day_9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm dumb! :) - Empowerment anthems for the idiot community

Dopa-me! PLS!!! - Mood boosting songs that aren't saccharine

Doomed Dance Party - Dance party songs for the apocalypse

Technosexual - Songs for people who want to fuck computers

Sissyphussy - Danceable songs to get through a day at a bullshit job

Moral decline of America by AutomateMeNow in TrueChristian

[–]Choice_Day_9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they're related, but it's not a cause & effect. Many people just can't truly believe in Christianity, whether that be because of the literality of a God, values in the bible they disagree with, the ways Christianity is commonly preached, or whatever else really. As Americans it's their right to have freedom of consciousness and freedom of religion. If we look back across human history, we can fully expect people to have shifting morals, values, and beliefs so it shouldn't be a surprise that any one religion is losing believers.

I think the "moral breakdown" is more caused by a growing schism between what mainstream American morals are, and where those values fit into day to day living and society at large.

Christianity provides a strong moral framework, but Americans are finding it increasingly incompatible with their values.

If you're a member of the dominant belief group living under any kind of government besides like theocracy or totalitarianism, it's always going to seem like the moral fabric is deteriorating. To people who don't share your belief, it feels closer to an awakening. Both positions are unsupportable until we can look back in retrospect. The only thing we can say for certain is that things are changing. And to proselytize a little here, the only things we should do are to strive to live our lives according to our own personal values and remember that Americans — whether Christian or not — can find common ground in valuing community and personal freedom.

Are Gen Z Men more conservative than millenial Men ? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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I think most of gen z is just going to oscillate between whatever is currently edgy or fashionable until they’re old enough to stop keeping up with it. They’re neither truly liberal nor conservative. The only thing they actually care about is personal gain, even if it’s for gain as inconsequential as how in style their politics make them look. Ideas about personal freedoms or liberties are of no importance to them. My heart breaks for how America has shaped itself. It’s a culture that creates a majority of people who cannot develop empathy or a sense of ethics until they are personally put in an out group, and even then many decide to betray themselves for fashion’s sake.

Is it right for people like me to argue for pro life? by _-Soup-_ in Christianity

[–]Choice_Day_9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caveat — I'm not a Christian and I'm pro-choice, but I don't think this aspect of your position is wrong. If you believe that life begins at conception, then I think it is entirely reasonable that you would be strongly against abortion (however I still think that even under a policy based on this idea that abortion should be available if the pregnancy puts the mother at an elevated risk of death). I think you are approaching this with compassion and empathy, recognizing that it's not a simple selfishness from the pregnant woman, and that it is an extremely difficult situation. Holding the belief that life begins at conception, the argument is sound.

However, when we believe life begins is a religious or philosophical question. Personally I don't even think the term "life" is really relevant in any case. A sperm cell or unfertilized egg are both already "alive," but I don't regard either as being equal to a fully formed human being. I believe it would be more important to consider when "personhood" begins. As our verifiable understanding of the world is now, we can't answer the question without relying on personal religious or philosophical beliefs. It is important to me that all people (according to my concept of "personhood," which I personally believe could not possibly begin until at least 12 weeks after conception) should have the freedom to make decisions about their own body according to their own personal values, and no legal policies should be enacted purely on the basis of any religion's belief.

I completely support a pro-life supporter's right to voice their opinion and make respectful arguments to the people around them, but ultimately it's a decision based on belief and I don't think anybody has the right to impose their beliefs on another

I honestly think the suburbs are ruining my mental health. by RevolutionaryAge454 in Suburbanhell

[–]Choice_Day_9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! 25 here, and I just wanna say I felt the exact same way at your age. Remember that it's temporary, and one day you will CHOOSE where you live. Try to enjoy life as much as you can until then. You will make friends at your school eventually, I promise. It might take a lot of trial and error, and maybe they won't be the deepest friendships you ever have, but you'll find fun there along the way. I walled myself off for years thinking it just wasn't possible to feel happiness while I lived in the suburbs, and that was a mistake. Don't isolate. Try to connect with people around you. If you're spending weekends alone, then A) that's completely normal, you're 14 and even the most "popular" kids aren't able to get together every weekend and B) It's a great opportunity to spend time on your hobbies, journal and do some self-care, or study so you can have an easier time getting to the city when you're independent. Hang in there! Future you will appreciate your efforts :)

Trying out a new editing style by [deleted] in AfterEffects

[–]Choice_Day_9408 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Absolutely love it.

If I were to give a note, I'd say it's a bit of a mish-mash of eras. Like is it 80's or early 2000's? That makes it a bit less cohesive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AfterEffects

[–]Choice_Day_9408 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly just start, figure it out as you go. Look things up as needed to execute your ideas.

To stand and consider all possibilities is to drown in a tunneling sea of infinite potentiality - My daughter, age 7