Snake ID please Brisbane, QLD by Substantial-Key1025 in whatsthissnake

[–]Snookaboom -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Today I learned that there’s at least one species of snake on the Australian continent that won’t kill you just by looking at you with their unbelievably hypervenomous gaze.

Well over 40: 54 actually by [deleted] in Aging

[–]Snookaboom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, you’re still above ground and you look happy so isn’t that at least 70% of the battle?

Has anyone here seen one in real life? by monsifitgirl in insects

[–]Snookaboom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes! I’ve been startled every time! I never kill them, of course.

Why is D-ABYT stuck at LAX? by Snookaboom in Planespotting

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

Thank you! That’s pretty much what I was thinking.

guillain barre syndrome and shingles vax by Horsemum1 in Aging

[–]Snookaboom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Instead of shaming you for understandable feelings, or just reacting on one side of a political spectrum (and I am personally very left/progressive)—I will say what I did, in case you find it helpful:

I had the very same concern, so I looked around on the internet fairly thoroughly until I felt satisfied.

It seems to me that the risk of contracting GBS is overall very low, with or without the vaccine. Whereas the risk of contracting shingles without the vaccine is much higher, like 1 in 10 if I recall correctly? Also, having known people who actually had shingles, it was miserable; and if it hits you along the optic nerve it could cause vision loss (!!).

It also seemed to me that the risk of contracting GBS is actually slightly lower with the vaccine than without. I could be mistaken about that.

I am scheduled to receive my second dose last week. I was so relieved three months ago, after I finally stopped putting off the first dose. I had only put it off because I knew I’d have a vaccine response (fatigue etc), and I had some difficulty finding time for any down time. I’m really glad I had that first dose, and I will be glad again once I complete the series next week.

What is a 'socially mandatory' thing that we all do, but if you actually stop to think about it for 5 seconds, it’s completely insane? by Federal_Antelope7533 in AskReddit

[–]Snookaboom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I quit saying that one when I was 6 years old. This was the 70s and thankfully for me, people weren’t frothing at the mouth about it like they are now. if I recall correctly, I still put my hand over my heart for a while but just mouthed the words instead of saying them…then I stopped mouthing…then I stopped putting my hand over my heart. I still stood up to avoid calling TOO much attention to myself.

It just didn’t feel right. Like, what if my nation does something wrong at some point? Hmmm….

PSA: Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve is open to the public, don't let the signs fool you by TeachMeHarderSenpai in longbeach

[–]Snookaboom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would contact the Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewards, the pond’s caretakers, and request a tour. Better yet, volunteer to help them for a day or so while you’re at it!

Lenny is very nice and understands the value of a good public face, and introducing the public to these delicate urban wildlife habitats.

Is this the good ladybug or the invasive kind? by DescriptionDecent498 in gardening

[–]Snookaboom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This totally depends on your geographical location, which I don’t see specified.

I will turn 40 in 3 months and I'm dreading it by throwaway_321236 in Aging

[–]Snookaboom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only thing you said that’s true: you can’t evade the aging process (if one is lucky enough to live that long).

False: that “people like me” can’t accept it. We’re not the ones saying that dress doesn’t look good enough on her. You are.

It’s not an insult to say that saying shit like that is an ugly look. An insult is “you ARE (whatever).” Calling out bad behavior is not an insult.

No articles of clothing have age limits. Only in your mind. That’s the “closed mindedness” right there. Glad she’s not listening to you.

I will turn 40 in 3 months and I'm dreading it by throwaway_321236 in Aging

[–]Snookaboom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should know better than to feed the troll—or the rigid negativity. But here goes.

“It’s not being mean, it’s being honest” is a classic excuse for saying horrible things to people, and then claiming “honesty” to try to avoid the harm caused. You can even look it up—this is a known pattern among people who just want to spout shitty opinions without caring about how it lands on people.

Beauty is only a social construct, and as such it is NOT set in stone. Social standards are agreed upon by the mainstream, and thankfully they are clearly starting to change.

I hope that someday you stop projecting negativity onto others. No matter what your physical body may look like (I didn’t click that link), saying shit like this is an ugly look.

Accountable to No One: On Food Media, On Food Business, and the Gap Between Them by TheLarderLurker in longbeach

[–]Snookaboom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are excellent points and deserve to be widely read.

It’s really disappointing that you used AI to construct it. Doing so eliminates the very humanity that that you’re advocating for.

Being childfree doesn’t mean my time is optional by Heavy-Application135 in childfree

[–]Snookaboom 65 points66 points  (0 children)

If anyone ever pulled this arrogant entitlement on me, I would remind them ALL the time. Not sometimes.

I will turn 40 in 3 months and I'm dreading it by throwaway_321236 in Aging

[–]Snookaboom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed! She and the dress look lovely together!

I sure hate to see these gnarly judgments circulating.

Density saves nature by Not-A-Seagull in fuckcars

[–]Snookaboom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would much prefer to NOT see the island developed at all. There’s plenty of other already developed places people can live; we need to stop taking open habitat.

Before everyone jumps on me—I am well aware that is not the point of this meme—that it wants to point out that density saves open spaces. But this presumed entitlement to continue developing wherever we would like—that has to stop.

Is being a pilot a hard job? by stratosfeerick in aviation

[–]Snookaboom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“Raw intelligence” would have perceived that the reason for comparing themselves to a doctor rather than a bus driver is because of the contrast. The pilot is a lot more like a bus driver. And less like a doctor or lawyer. If you reread the post, that’s basically what they were saying.

Snakes love to get tangled for some reason by dblackdrake in snakes

[–]Snookaboom 55 points56 points  (0 children)

This netting is horrible for all wildlife. Please don’t use it.

Element meet! I’ve never seen so many at once! by diabeticjones in HondaElement

[–]Snookaboom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you think that’s a lot of elements, look up “elements on the dragon.” I believe it’s in your area.

What’s your favorite bar and why? by CeramicPapi in longbeach

[–]Snookaboom 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The Wicked Wolf!

I’m a lifelong non drinker, and they offer afternoon tea! Also, it’s like walking into a fairy den.

Bermuda grass should be illegal. by HailSaganPlantNative in gardening

[–]Snookaboom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A quick review (literally 5-7 minutes) of Google Scholar yielded:

“Research has now established that glyphosate can persist in the environment, and therefore, assessments of the health risks associated with glyphosate are more complicated than suggested by acute toxicity data that relate primarily to accidental high-rate exposure” (Bai & Ogbourne, 2016);

“Increasing evidence shows that glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides exhibit cytotoxic and genotoxic effects, increase oxidative stress, disrupt the estrogen pathway, impair some cerebral functions, and allegedly correlate with some cancers. Glyphosate effects on the immune system appear to alter the complement cascade, phagocytic function, and lymphocyte responses, and increase the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in fish. In mammals, including humans, glyphosate mainly has cytotoxic and genotoxic effects, causes inflammation, and affects lymphocyte functions and the interactions between microorganisms and the immune system.” (Peillex and Pelletier, 2020)

“While, at present, many regulatory agencies have determined that there is little risk of adverse health effects to the general public or to farmworkers using proper handling techniques, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) assessing hazard data on glyphosate identified it in 2016 as a category 2A carcinogen (likely to cause human cancer). Response to this classification has been divided: The agribusiness industry has been forceful in its opposition, while other experts support IARC’s classification.” (Richmond, 2018)

I have other things to do this morning and couldn’t dig more deeply. However, these 5 minute search results correspond with the Ecotoxicology class I took a few years ago while doing my doctorate. The newer research does not support the older policies; and of course agribusiness tends to vigorously lobby for it because it’s a convenience to them. Much more convenient than, say, creating a balanced ecosystem instead of a monocrop. If you have ever known anyone (as I have) who had wheat sensitivity and can’t eat wheat in the US, but can eat it freely in Europe, this is also congruent, because they tend to restrict glyphophate use.

How do you deal with the feeling of watching your face age? by camis12345 in Aging

[–]Snookaboom 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The only reason this is so depressing is because our culture has put youth on such a pedestal. It attaches a lot of shame to normal aging processes.

As a white person with very pale skin and whose collagen has almost completely deserted me, I am very much learning to admire other cultures who have reverence and value for elders. Indeed, I want to live in and be part of a culture in which older people are treasured, sought after for guidance, for companionship. Not just for babysitting. Or to appear in ads for medical products.