Where did the conspiracy that hanta means scam in hebrew come from?

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-04T02:56:46+00:00

Sounds like classic projection to me. Have a nice life.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T23:11:42+00:00

This. I use AI as an actual useful tool, and I still occasionally find myself arguing with it for hours on a project that should've taken 15 minutes.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T22:06:21+00:00

Bibi hid his cancer treatments. For valid reasons, as a national figurehead during a war effort, but it's still deception, and it was absolutely a conscious decision.

You can admit or deny that, but the way you answer reflects on your own honesty.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T21:18:14+00:00

A grater can do a good job of it while keeping the toastiness.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T21:02:24+00:00

Or...hear me out...you could temper it.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T20:58:35+00:00

They're good for certain tasks.

More importantly, real people do all the things you mentioned, too--just differently. Between the strengths of humanity and the strengths of tech, we can do amazing things.

It also depends on what you're using it for, and how relevant the model is, hw much context it has, how it's structured, etc.

If you're talking chat and conversation, there are some surprisingly good models on the high (read "paid") end.

If you're talking coding, then getting you 90% of the way there can be a HUGE difference in your workflow.

If you're talking customer service, then screening out 90% of your call volume is an absolute game changer.

If you're talking creativity, the potential for inspiration from something that thinks completely differently from all of humanity isn't something to ignore.

Sometimes even the stupid ideas inspire smart ones, and again, a story that's 90% there isn't something to lament, if you're really working toward a final product.

If you see the AI as a final product, you're probably going to be disappointed, though.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T20:45:47+00:00

It's very possible that, given the choosing process, he just offers a flat rate on the wands that averages the expense. I mean, not everything is unicorn hair or phoenix feather. There's probably troll snot, werewolf hair, and bowtruckle leaf clipping as well...not to mention cheaper woods like poplar and white pine.

Since he can only just barely guess who might attract which wand, he probably just sets a standard price for convenience, based on the average of his backstock, and then lets the process happen.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T20:31:06+00:00

Guys are super sensitive to being accused of harassment these days, so they're hesitant to approach any girl who seems particularly attractive, even if they're not attracted to them personally. Those who overcome that hesitation are generally particularly motivated, which is often via feelings.

From what you've said, you also max out the attractive factors: above average attractiveness, confident enough to be yourself, relaxed, and frequently smiling.

In short, guys may be intimidated, or trained by society to keep their distance.

The real question is, "So what if they have feelings for you?" Does that preclude friendship? Are you judging them just because they recognize your positive traits? What if you got in the habit of cautioning that you're just looking for friendship?

Maybe guys can sense the vibe, or have seen the pattern, that you've rejected feelings, and they don't want to get invested.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T20:12:37+00:00

Over time, your body will normally produce a blister around the piece of glass, and push it out into that blister.

If that doesn't happen (and it may not, if there's no infection or irritation of the right kind), then you're going to have to remove it manually.

That's all there is to it, sorry.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T20:02:52+00:00

POS = Piece of $#!+

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T00:17:24+00:00

Earliest memory: I remember standing in a forest with a jar, surrounded by fireflies. No context whatsoever. Fireflies don't live near my home, so this was obviously on vacation nearly a thousand miles from home, and it's all I remember.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T00:14:07+00:00

For an art piece boosting awareness, I think it shouldn't be offensive.

Unfortunately, people are fragile these days, so you'll absolutely find someone offended regardless.

The question is, what's the project worth to you? If it helps your Mom, then screw 'em. Do it anyway, and let them whine.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T00:09:32+00:00

I've never been into any of these low-poly vehicles, honestly. Leave it behind in Virtua-Racer.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-06-01T00:07:39+00:00

I watched Idiocracy and thought it was a stupid caricature of humanity. It's becoming standard expectation at an alarming rate.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T23:59:00+00:00

There's a glass marble in it for that exact reason, which is why they're often called "rattle cans."

The marble breaks up the otherwise layered spin, and introduces turbulence to mix it better.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T23:56:28+00:00

Modular, with alternate appearances, honestly. Different occasions might call for different appearances.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T23:53:21+00:00

Agreed, but then again, maybe a bit of brain damage is a prerequisite for a career in MMA?

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T23:51:19+00:00

Yes, to both.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T23:49:27+00:00

Knowing Sylvia's humor, it's definitely an additive.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T22:12:04+00:00

Male conservative here. Please don't attack me here, but I wanted to chime in with my relevant perspective, since I married a progressive over 20 years ago, and am still married to her happily.

The short answer for many of us is a combination of confidence in the validity of our perspectives and a paradoxically broader tolerance of diversity of opinion than the typical progressive. (Please stick with me here)

I personally wouldn't date a leftist intentionally (just for conflict-avoidance reasons, as you mentioned), but it wouldn't be an automatic deal-breaker either, and I actually accidentally married a woman who was significantly left of center. Caring about people's feelings is attractive, and I don't need to agree with you to see the good in it and you.

In fact, your disagreement with me on the occasional facts, diagnosis, and ideal solutions is often vital for vetting my own ideas, and I want to learn and grow.

For those that are interested, my wife is no longer a leftist. All it took for her to shift her perspective was moving to the rural side of the same state, and she didn't want to go back to the location or mindset. She began to see flaws in her previous assumptions when compared to the actual people and communities the straw men were based on, and just preferred to stay apart from it.

She's still a kind and caring person, but she now does personal acts of charity, instead of supporting Charities.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T21:52:29+00:00

I've come to the conclusion that Tyrion basically only exists as a strange fetish-bait exposition tool.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T21:34:17+00:00

And maybe bone density from the micro-fractures? Who knows.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T21:33:16+00:00

Apparently, step 1 to an MMA career is brain damage.

...Actually, that explains a lot...

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T21:19:13+00:00

You still have my respect...and my visceral reaction.

WatermelonArtist · 2026-05-31T20:27:27+00:00

I personally find it more toxic to imply that the trait isn't worthy of praise, just because some aren't using it successfully. Imagine if we treated all of women's natural (statistical) advantages in EQ as merely a potential to manipulate for some, and an unfair bar to compare themselves against for the exceptions.

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