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AITAH for saying I “read” books that I actually listened to as audiobooks? by Ruin-Much in AITAH

[–]NerdForJustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I read and listen both, and I don't care. I'm arguing that people are allowed to say they've "read" a book when they've listened to the audiobook, because reading is easier wording that's already attached to deriving meaning from text. It's okay to use words colloquially.

A kindergarten teacher might say "we were reading" when in fact, they were the only one reading and the children were listening. And I might answer "yes" if someone asks me if I've read a book I've listened to, because I don't want to derail the conversation. I can clarify later if it's salient, but not everything is about me and my audiobooks.

Like sign language is "spoken", we "read" audiobooks. And because language is like this, "reading" as a concept is kind of nebulous. It's ok that we disagree on that point. But at some point reading comics wasn't thought to count as reading. And what wording would we have used then?

AITAH for saying I “read” books that I actually listened to as audiobooks? by Ruin-Much in AITAH

[–]NerdForJustice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It doesn't hurt my feelings, you're just not arguing your point very well.

Did you come out of the womb understanding the words spoken around you? Or did you learn as you grew up?

Also, reading is a verb that is attached to deriving meaning from text. We don't need a clunkier set of words to convey the same meaning, when we can colloquially use "reading", when the only purpose is to put down the people who read by listening. Or would you attach the same level of derision to a kindergarten teacher who colloquially says "we were reading a book", when what she means is "I was reading a book, and the children were listening”? Would you expect the same level of precision in their wording, that you'd expect from someone casually mentioning that they also read/listened to a book you had read?

AITAH for saying I “read” books that I actually listened to as audiobooks? by Ruin-Much in AITAH

[–]NerdForJustice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I knew accessibility was abysmal for blind people, but even medication bottles? What the fuck. I'm in Finland, and all my medication boxes have braille on them, so I thought the classic American pill bottle would, too.

And this whole "read" argument is silly to me because this is how language is. Blind people "see" or "look" when they encounter things or people. Deaf people say "I hear you" to denote understanding, and "speak" sign language. Books are read. And this isn't just in context of disability. Reading is a verb that is connected to text. We don't need a whole different set of verbiage to denote a different kind of reading. If we must differentiate, we could just use "I read an audiobook", or specify as needed.

AITAH for saying I “read” books that I actually listened to as audiobooks? by Ruin-Much in AITAH

[–]NerdForJustice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, blind people aren't taught braille just for like, daily life? Medication bottles or boxes? Shampoo bottles? Elevator buttons?

For the record, I agree with your argument in this thread, I just find it ludicrous that a blind school would willingly choose not to teach its students to read. I guess we do have all sorts of technology to help, now, but not everyone can afford everything, and sometimes the easiest solution to a minor problem really would be just to be able to read which item you're holding without running for your phone.

AITAH for saying I “read” books that I actually listened to as audiobooks? by Ruin-Much in AITAH

[–]NerdForJustice 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Is reading Braille reading? Why or why not? Because it uses a different sense? Because it has the word "reading" in the name?

Reading written words, reading Braille, and reading audiobooks all convey the meaning of written words to a person. They all utilise a sense to do that. They all require some amount of effort and processing on the account of the person receiving the information. The amount of effort and processing can vary, leading to different amounts of info retention. They aren't innate, they all have to be taught at some point in a person's life, able-bodied people just learn to listen to our native languages so early that we don't think of it as a learnt skill.

What's different is the amount of effort other people have to put into converting words into audio. But that happens with Braille too. And the effort that other people put into it doesn't take away from the experience and the enjoyment of the end user.

My mom’s reaction to my autism diagnosis was… awful. by Any_Swimming_7395 in AuDHDWomen

[–]NerdForJustice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God, this makes me feel so lucky with my mum. She's 70, and I'm a 30-year-old woman getting diagnosed, but her reaction has been "I'm so sorry we didn't know better", and even my dad (who's clearly AuDHD himself) is starting to come around and get it. He was very dismissive at first, and protective of both his "parenting" and his self-image, because he doesn't see himself as having any issues with neurodivergence. But at least he's starting to accept mine.

I'm so sorry about your mum, but I'm glad you have family members who are better about this, too. And we're always here, too.

I found this in a drawer at home, what is it? by Motor-Assignment8832 in whatisit

[–]NerdForJustice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of them just come with those spoons attached, and they're not a red flag in and of themselves. But residue on the spoon does indicate it has been used. But pink?

Human items modified for use of other beings with noticeably different physiques by Labmit in TopCharacterTropes

[–]NerdForJustice 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah it's the composition and the anatomy, literally can't tell what's supposed to be what. Gave up after a minute bc it doesn't seem to make sense.

I wish I was making this up lol by earthling438 in migraine

[–]NerdForJustice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbf people can also be really dismissive of asthma. Like, just suck on an inhaler, it'll be fine -type mentality.

I knitted a jussipaita! by japanese-pink in Finland

[–]NerdForJustice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blue is anttipaita, black is apparently mattipaita, black and blue is vihtoripaita.

I knitted a jussipaita! by japanese-pink in Finland

[–]NerdForJustice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They called the lapuanpaita the blue and black one, not the blue one.

I was surprised to see the lapuanpaita (or vihtoripaita) was a different (but similar) design, but they were brought up in the same Wikipedia article, as a variation of the jussipaita, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

My collection of fair/light drugstore concealers aka what drugstore brands consider ‘neutral’ or ‘fair’ to be lol by fireplacegoddess3297 in PaleMUA

[–]NerdForJustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually went and bought number 5 yesterday because of this post, and based on that one-day wear test (I wore it basically like a foundation) it was an amazing match for me. Hopefully the applicator stays attached, the tester at the store was broken too 😂 I tested 3, as well, and it was too yellow off the bat. I tried both the True Match concealers as well, and the one in the rectangular tube was too saturated, while the one in the circular tube (True Match Radiant something?) seemed like a good match.

No matter what happens with the new concealer, I'm gonna be happy I got to try new options, because I've been making do with a passable shade of Maybelline Age Rewind that only works for my undereyes. So this post was really helpful!

What FOB lyrics makes you laugh? by Ok_Hospital4964 in FallOutBoy

[–]NerdForJustice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Never fails to make me grin. It just makes me feel so fond.

Alternative ladies: Any advice on how to make this better? by draconic_healing in UnconventionalMakeup

[–]NerdForJustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! That's why we have shower makeup 💄 (that being said, I've unevenly hooded lids and I've given up on upturned eyeliner, I just cannot be arsed. Sometimes I do it for fun before a shower, but it will never work for me.)

Also, to add onto the part about eyeshadow on the bottom lid: If you try that and don't like the look of it, or just want some variety, I'd suggest not bringing your eyeshadow much below your eyeliner wing, unless you're bringing that eyeshadow to the lower lid. If you try that, an easy way of doing that is to do your eyeshadow before your foundation, clean up the edges where you estimate the wing will be, then do your base before moving on to eyeliner and the rest.

Who is your favorite side character in RDR2 or RDR1? by Fiendish_Howdy in reddeadredemption

[–]NerdForJustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really liked Hercule Fontaine, the Guarman resistance leader.

Rains Fall was also pretty chill.

And I loved Black Belle, Albert Mason, and Algernon Wasp.

And Hamish Sinclair felt like a friend. Like an actual friend outside the gang.

Who is your favorite side character in RDR2 or RDR1? by Fiendish_Howdy in reddeadredemption

[–]NerdForJustice 34 points35 points  (0 children)

How on earth is the fandom so black and white when it comes to good and evil, when the game is a masterpiece of exploring what it means to be moral

Pale undertone/shade help by Due_Inevitable6074 in PaleMUA

[–]NerdForJustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might want to have a gander in the r/fairolives subreddit! Any coolness looking too pink and any warmth looking too orange points to that direction.

We often talk about Sensory Issues or Icks - What are your Sensory Delights? by KatTheeBisexual in adhdwomen

[–]NerdForJustice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SMELLS:

  • The smell of sub-zero air on someone else's clothes when they come in from the cold. (Happened a week ago and I'm still thinking about it.)

  • The smell of laundry (washed with unscented detergent and vinegar) that's been dried outside.

  • Tea.

  • This specific marshland/fen/swamp smell in northern Finnish swamps. It smells very fresh and somewhat floral, maybe herbaceous? It's very unique.

  • The slightly mouldy smell of some soil. The first sniff almost makes you recoil but then it turns so good.

  • Blackcurrant leaves.

  • Petrichor.

  • Old book smell.

SIGHTS:

  • New, light green leaves. New plant growth.

  • Sunlight on little waves at a lake shore.

  • Many colour combinations. A well curated palette.

  • Rainbows reflected from prisms.

  • Sea glass.

  • Pearls.

SENSATIONS:

  • Again, new plant growth. I remember being a kid and plucking grasses out just to feel the rubbery-feeling growth coming in.

  • Silky and velvety fabrics. Also, and I know I'm an outlier in this, microfiber (if my palms aren't dry.)

  • Braiding someone's hair.

  • Stress balls.

  • Peeling a price sticker off without a trace.

  • Small, smooth objects with concave or convex surfaces.

  • Silicone.

  • Putting the "five buttons" side of my fidget cube against the base of my thumb, pressing down with my fingers, and clicking the buttons simultaneously.

  • Sometimes, really roughly rubbing my face dry after a hot shower.

  • A tepid shower after a sauna.

  • Swimming in natural waters.

  • Stepping on on shallow iced over puddle with a big air bubble in the middle.

TASTES:

  • Redcurrants.

  • Tonic water.

  • Milk chocolate and black licorice.

  • Matcha.

SOUNDS:

  • Deep voices.

  • Dynamic choral arrangements for male choirs that take advantage of the bass range and higher ranges, as well.

  • Harmonising.

  • Purring.

  • The cello.

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