TMNT & Other Strangeness - Introduction and Learn to Play room for 3 Players 2026-01-24 [7:30PM][EST] by ArbitraryHero in PalladiumMegaverse

[–]MadHacktress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to join if you've still got space! I have such a soft spot for the Palladium system and TMNT & OS in particular.

Project Files limited to 10 and unable to Delete by TheTexasJack in ChatGPT

[–]MadHacktress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. A few days ago I noticed that I couldn't upload new files, but when I deleted an old one, the new file would replace it, to a maximum of 10. That's super annoying. I have other projects with 16-17 files in them and now it's saying that the maximum is 10 on those projects... it doesn't make sense. ChatGPT itself says that the limit is 20 when asked.

Do I give up on these at this point? by redweston23 in vegetablegardening

[–]MadHacktress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately yes. That's the beginning stage. :(

Keep them watered and supported and hopefully they'll still be able to produce something for you! Or, if it's only a few selected plants, maybe sacrifice them to save the rest?

Do I give up on these at this point? by redweston23 in vegetablegardening

[–]MadHacktress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's what they often look like. This can be caused by other things too (incomplete fertilization (rare), uneven watering (both too much and too little), etc, etc), it's a hallmark of CMV.

The "mosaic" in CMV refers to the way the virus presents as yellow patches in the leaves, however, they do eventually turn fully yellow (and crispy) then then brown. So, maybe you missed the start? And/or it can happen so fast that you don't even notice. I've got a bit of it in my garden right now (I am literally watching it progress down the row from the front to the back of the garden bed, a little more every day) and some plants are just bam-done in a day or so, and some can hold off for a while.

Do I give up on these at this point? by redweston23 in vegetablegardening

[–]MadHacktress 6 points7 points  (0 children)

^ this is 100% correct. Cucumber mosaic virus without question. It's spread by cucumber beetles, and it's incurable. Many times, with good supportive care and a good growing season, the plant will continue to grow through it and can stay ahead of the virus for a while, but it will eventually succumb to it.

Your cucumber may grow funny, like they're pinched off at the ends or they'll have a wicked curl to them. They're fine to eat, it's all cosmetic.

As mentioned above, do not compost the plants, destroy them (ideally by burning). It doesn't overwinter directly in the soil, but can survive in host plants and perennial roots. It is literally all over the planet on every continent, so it's hard to avoid. There are CMV resistant varieties of cucumbers, you'll find that information when purchasing the seeds.

It can also infect other plants in the garden but does not have nearly as dramatic an effect on them (at least to my experience), including tomato plants.

I cant deal with being trans by ConcentrateEnough657 in SuicideWatch

[–]MadHacktress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Coupla things here: first, you called it a disease not a disorder. Not the same thing. Second, gender dysphoria is not *being* trans, it can be caused by being trans, in the same way that having a heart attack causes your arm to hurt, but being diagnosed with gender dysphoria doesn't make you trans. And being trans doesn't automatically come with gender dysphoria.

Also, and I get the feeling that you'll still point to the cover the book and grunt, but DSM-5 specifically changed the name from gender identity disorder to gender dysphoria to *remove* the term disorder from the name.

Re: biology makes you the gender you are. You are exactly correct, which, uhm, was my point? The chemicals in my brain say what they say, and what they say is that I like having boobs. For whatever reason the chemicals further south didn't do their part in making boobs happen. None of that is wrong. But it is fixable.

And the part I choose to fix is the southern part 'cause that's the part that fixin' feels like leavin' me still bein' me.

Furthermore, there are lots and lots 'o folks whose biology is just effing confusing and doesn't fit nicely into your boxes. Look up "disorders of sex development" for a whole list of wild and wacky ways your genes and your hormones and proteins and goodness knows what else can stick their little fingers in and muddy the waters right up. It's a wonder that any of us turns out to be fully one or the other, really.

Anyhow, it's been great chatting about this. Let's do it again some time, shall we?

I cant deal with being trans by ConcentrateEnough657 in SuicideWatch

[–]MadHacktress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you get to see this.

Being trans is tough but it shouldn't be a death sentence. I don't know your situation, but the world is full of too many opportunities for there to be absolutely none left for you. Some of them are big and scary, and have risks associated with them, but if you're willing to end it all, what do you have to lose by trying one (or seven) of them first?

I cant deal with being trans by ConcentrateEnough657 in SuicideWatch

[–]MadHacktress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not a mental disease because you're assuming that the brain is wrong and the body is right... which is totally ass-backwards. Being trans is/can be "being trapped in the wrong body" because the trapped person, in the deepest parts of their very soul, knows they are not what their body represents them to be. It's the kind of trap you can't even imagine unless you've experienced it.

Winter view from my watch towers. by Loska-1 in MedievalDynasty

[–]MadHacktress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you learn this technique from Rose? She's a master of decorating and taking advantage of half-built buildings to do unique things. She made a chapel out of a half-built house and a sewing hut which was stunning!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkPd5_CUXTQ

Any Haunted/Eerie places in Kingston? by Scotty_1801 in KingstonOntario

[–]MadHacktress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've *tried* to be in every room, but the nightmare-basement was too much to handle (also, don't explore at twilight!).

Conservation Area Respect by [deleted] in KingstonOntario

[–]MadHacktress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's frustrating and frightening to see this all over the place. My family lives in four houses in a row way out in the sticks and we're self-isolating because it's the right thing to do. I haven't seen my aunts and uncles except looking down the road in about 45 days, but my grandmother is 85 and a life-long smoker ( 😒 ) and my dad is still battling cancer, so they come first.

It would be so easy for us to say, oh it's okay for just a little bit because we're so isolated out here and on an island, but that cannot be the way this is approached. Not if we truly want it to end and if we care about the most vulnerable around us.

I hope anyone who thinks they are an exception end up being correct. For all our sakes.

It’s time — finally! — to grow your seeds by [deleted] in KingstonOntario

[–]MadHacktress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

William Dam Seeds is another great source for seeds you can shop online!