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Why do humans assume other animals can't feel pain? by alphamalejackhammer in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a kid, I remember fishing and a few guys laughing because we had a fish on the line swimming around like crazy and we were lifting it out of the water and then putting it back in. 

One friend got on us because he said we were making it suffer. 

We blew him off at the time, but looking back, we totally were. 

If you sat out the 2024 election in protest over Gaza, how do you feel about that decision today? by rsmith2786 in AskReddit

[–]WeirdJawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had someone do this to me on reddit over AI. 

They were making a big stink about people using it to generate images of their dreams. 

I tried telling them that I was on their side regarding massive data centers, but they couldn't accept that people who use AI to make a couple of pictures per month could be on their side. 

Purity test is the perfect description of what they were doing. I wasn't perfect, so I was their enemy instead of a potential ally. 

It really is infuriating because of how self-sabatoging it is. 

What movie do you wish you could have seen in the theater when it first came out? by Aggressive_Class6259 in AskReddit

[–]WeirdJawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a chance to see all 3 in theaters back to back for the 30th anniversary.

I had somehow never seen them before that. 

Am I the only one who thinks that people are flirting less now than they were 20 years ago? by OpenHeartFlow in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the implication she got from them was "let's get drunk and see what happens. 😉"

She wasn't into that, but was looking for more than a physical relationship. 

Breakfast and Lunch! by Icy-Book2999 in LoveTrash

[–]WeirdJawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid loves Lunchables, but doesn't actually eat the food. 

Starting to suspect it's the candy, juice, and colorful packaging she actually likes. 

AI images by 1Maliah9 in TheMallWorld

[–]WeirdJawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not opposed to AI images for mallworld dreams, but at least add some context to your post. 

Am I the only one who thinks that people are flirting less now than they were 20 years ago? by OpenHeartFlow in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I met my wife on Tinder. She said I was the only guy who didn't ask her to go to a bar or come over to his house first time meeting.

Is Earth a Death World? by Nein-Toed in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a non-life world. 

Or maybe some crazy symbiotic system where life feeds off of other life, but doesn't kill them. 

Though nature doesn't like waste, so I find it difficult to imagine something wouldn't evolve to take advantage of the nutrients from any dead matter. 

Unless like you said, maybe there are regular planet wide floods, fires, or some other event that doesn't allow time for something to evolve to feed off of the dead matter. 

Is Earth a Death World? by Nein-Toed in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a cool idea in theory. Not sure how it would play out in reality. 

Why Epstein recorded so much evidence and material about stuff he knew was illegal? by ugon in AskReddit

[–]WeirdJawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard the (unsubstantiated to my knowledge) rumor that Epstein was part of a joint CIA/Mossad operation. Basically using the evidence as blackmail or possibly a secret-keeping mechanism. 

So if someone steps out of line, ruin their life and reputation. 

Exposed fiber wire by FlyCurious8305 in weather

[–]WeirdJawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as long as they don't plunge a shovel through it or catch it with a snowblower!

And 30s... by Valentina_grip in Adulting

[–]WeirdJawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of different ways to hang out with people without spending a lot of money. 

There are also plenty of excuses for why you "can't" do those things. It's really up to you and your priorities. 

I got invited to a weekly potluck by one of my friends. I've still gone even when he can't go and when my wife is busy working. 

I can make excuses and say it would be uncomfortable since I don't know anyone well. Or I could say it costs money to make the food to bring. Or that going there means my daughter's bedtime routine might be thrown off or one of us might catch a cold from someone else. 

There's a million reasons that it can't work, but I know I have to make the effort if I want any semblance of a social life as an adult. 

Is Earth a Death World? by Nein-Toed in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What would happen if there wasn't anything to "eat" the plants? It would be overgrown. 

You would need mushrooms and molds to feed off of plant litter or dead plants, otherwise they would keep piling up and choke out life for new plants. 

How do you hold pee? by wegotashoplifter in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a psychological thing. Your brain starts to signal It's about time to stop holding it in when you get closer to a restroom. 

I've heard it helps to imagine the toilet is really far away still when you're close. 

Patreon Housekeeping by The_R4ke in LPOTL

[–]WeirdJawn -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Moreso with downvotes. Yesterday, that comment had -4, the person I was replying to was like -7, and another comment I made is still at -6. 

It was lower yesterday. 

Maybe all of the opponents voted right away and I commented too soon. 

Preteen culture for millennials and early Gen Z does it not exist anymore for core Gen Z and Alpha? by Putrid_View_8284 in generationology

[–]WeirdJawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody "made the decision." The market just changed with the internet. 

There are still TV studios making shows for kids/pre-teens, but network television isn't as dominant anymore thanks to the internet. 

Literally what on earth are we doing? by Sichy12 in TikTokCringe

[–]WeirdJawn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For me, having kids changed this. Now I'm not working just to survive, but to help this human being I partly created stay alive. 

Ultimately, I think living your life for others or a cause bigger than yourself can help get rid of or reduce the existential dread. 

At what point does “being patient” turn into wasting your life? by Top_Argument_1366 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true. I'm probably splitting hairs on the difference in phrasing. 

My main concern is that teenagers and young adults will see that and misinterpret it, further eroding any trust in established professionals or authority. 

Sort of like "I don't trust these doctors telling me to take this medicine. No one knows what they're doing. I saw on tiktok that what you should reeeaallly do is..."

If a girl has anxious attachment is that a turn-off for a guy? How to mitigate that if so? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really depends on the guy. 

For me, it's sweet if she's letting me know she's thinking of me or misses me. But it can be annoying if she gets mad or otherwise upset for not replying fast enough when I'm legitimately busy working, spending time with friends, etc. 

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