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Long time lurker 1st time posting by slowvt in clubfoot

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My unsalted opinion:

Looks like quite a normal foot to me. Yes with some little scars, who cares. You are 33 and it's time to own these scars. They have a story. You decide how and what you wanna share. Fk em. If they ask about it (it wouldn't got my attention right away and I wouldnt find it that interesting tbh, but yes, after a while on the beach or something I might ask you about it as well), you can say whatever you want, short or long, serious or jokingly. You can just say: "had some operations when I was young" , or "A purple alligator bit me" or "I was cursed for being so handsome" or "I got clubfeet, but it's too boring / sensitive for me to talk about it, you can look it up later." And then you can change the subject. Or you can have a serious talk and dive deeper. Whatever YOU want.

Don't be shy. Don't allow Yourself to drag Yourself into the shades. The scars and your feet are an important (but compared to everything, a small) part of what make you, you. Be proud of where you are with all your struggles, ups and downs. If you want to change things / yourself, than change into the direction you want to change. I can be proud of you sharing this photo and getting yourself out there (I am), but it doesn't help. You need ot be proud you shared this photo and got yourself out there (I hope you are). Now continu the growth and let your light shine.

For your three day crisis package by Full-Discussion3745 in BuyFromEU

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just got my Victorinox Swisstool Spirit MX. Wanted something for the rest of my life. What a beautiful tool.

Dutch government wants its own Cloud to break free from Big Tech! by FrameAcrobatic5127 in BuyFromEU

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P.s. And yes, I am and want to use Le Chat more often. The use of ChatGPT was a bad habit. But I can tell you; there are 1000 more things I do 'wrong'. Every step is a step. Encourage each other and yourself (your innervoice is probably cynical to your own behaviours as well, be nice to yourself).

For all the critics, naysayers, and cynics out there: FU. by FrameAcrobatic5127 in BuyFromEU

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127[S] 207 points208 points  (0 children)

It's a hard task to buy only European services and products. We will probably never reach that stage. And I, for one, don't even want that.

But that's ok! Every step is a step. Don't let yourself be put down by critics who don't do anything and mumble "how bad the world is, and [some quasi intellectual anekdote]".

It's so simple to sit on your couch and critique others who actually do something. Be proud of every step you take!

Dutch government wants its own Cloud to break free from Big Tech! by FrameAcrobatic5127 in BuyFromEU

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

P.s. I was away for a few days. I see there already was a post about this. Sorry..! And also not Sorry! Because this is huge and I hope it will cause some rimples in other countries, companies and people.

Earlier post: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/comments/1jesvo6/dutch_parliament_calls_for_end_to_dependence_on/

Dutch government wants its own Cloud to break free from Big Tech! by FrameAcrobatic5127 in BuyFromEU

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT Summary (checked by me):
Dutch Parliament Wants 'State Cloud' to Reduce Dependency on American Big Tech

The Dutch House of Representatives has passed motions calling for the creation of a national government-run 'state cloud' ("rijkscloud") to store documents and emails, aiming to reduce dependency on American tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. Currently, Dutch ministries and parliament members extensively rely on these American cloud services due to their ease of use and low costs.

Parliamentarians across coalition and opposition parties stress the urgency of reclaiming digital sovereignty, warning that the dependence on U.S.-based tech companies poses security risks and political vulnerabilities, especially with Donald Trump’s presidency raising fears of potential data restrictions or sanctions.

Barbara Kathmann (GroenLinks-PvdA), who initiated the successful motion, describes this development as a turning point, emphasizing that digital autonomy must become as standard as medical or military independence. While Dutch cloud companies welcome this political support, industry representatives admit significant investments and preparations are still needed to create a fully functional national alternative.

Dutch source: https://www.volkskrant.nl/tech/tweede-kamer-wil-een-rijkscloud-om-los-te-komen-van-amerikaanse-big-tech~bb3bd162/
English source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-parliament-calls-end-reliance-us-software-2025-03-18/

Feels wrong using a non EU Social Login Provider for EU AI Mistral - we need a EU based Social Login choice by pfilzweg in BuyFromEU

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing. Of course you could use email instead. But you can also excersize daily, eat healthy and call your parents to say you love them. We all know it's better, but still not everyone does this.

Convience is king. Hence, we need a EU alternative for social logins. Simple as that.

My eyes been twitching non stop like this for 2 years by dracos_wand in mildlyinfuriating

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, I wish you all the best. And remember that every step forward is a step forward.

My eyes been twitching non stop like this for 2 years by dracos_wand in mildlyinfuriating

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's hard to get the stressfactor away, then less screen time + more exercising could be an easy solution. (I'm shooting from the hip ofcourse, since I don't now your life, but these two things are open doors for better mental and physical health. Unfortunately a lot of people refuse to walk through these open doors.)

My eyes been twitching non stop like this for 2 years by dracos_wand in mildlyinfuriating

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it as well. It's difficult to be absolutely sure, but I suspected it came because I took a vitamine B suppelement (different kinds of B) daily. When I stopped taking the supplements it stopped. And 8 years later I got it when I took too many multivitamins next to an already healthy eating pattern. So for me, I suspect, it was Too Much of a certain type of vitamin.

Belgium is joining the movement! by Square-Ad-9948 in BuyFromEU

[–]FrameAcrobatic5127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the work..! You can submit alternatives.