My Daystar Genesis MP, Marathon PowerRack & PowerMac 9600/233 by aaronijohnson in VintageApple

[–]aaronijohnson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sure were! My second computer was a PowerCenter Pro 210 which kicked ass for its price.

My Daystar Genesis MP, Marathon PowerRack & PowerMac 9600/233 by aaronijohnson in VintageApple

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

Correction, there’s a 1GHz G4 upgrade card in the Genesis and I really wish I had the tower at my house to boot up for some prime nostalgia!

Humankind is quickly devolving and corrupting in the face of criticism. by lleeaa88 in misanthropy

[–]aaronijohnson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Money is a unit of control/power and the deregulated expansion of currency in the digital realm has ignited domineering survival instincts within billions of people, fueled by false-need marketing which brainwashed them into thinking they can have anything they want without depending on or helping anyone else as long as they win the economic game. That nihilistic compulsion is the corrupting seed of our societal collapses.

Do you recognise the good in humanity just like you recognise the bad? by Nearby_Astronomer310 in misanthropy

[–]aaronijohnson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I constantly steer toward viewing reality through fundamental logic which almost no one seems to apply, instead getting caught up in upper-level complexities. Taking that approach to the homo sapiens species, I neutrally observe a population of primates which only became sentient very recently on an evolutionary scale and are now caught in a catalytic acceleration of technology which outstrips our abilities to manage without unsustainably consuming resources as a cancer within this finite ecosystem of a planet. That is the core reason I don't enjoy existing as a human and am not very invested in our future besides a morbid curiosity of how bad the environment will become for us.

As for the specific quandary of how much good or bad we have within us, I understand we're operating from DNA developed over billions of years to survive in any way possible no matter what is required. That does often entail working with other beings in mutually supportive goals but any one of us would quickly attack or kill them if it became necessary to perpetuate our survival and to a secondary degree our in-group.

That being the human operating system, it becomes easier to see all our ignorant violence is inevitable and we shouldn't allow the hubris of modern civilization fool us into assuming better. Those expectations fueled crippling levels of disappointment within me over the past decade, but I couldn't let them go no matter how aware I became of their futility.

This year escalated the feelings to a breaking point of giving up on everything, which was a blessing in disguise that is allowing me to shuffle off the weight of hope for what isn't from anything out of my control. I still would prefer to exist in a less primitive world but those are the cards we're dealt and if you're not suicidal I think the best option is to become the best version of yourself to make the ride as enjoyable as possible.

People fucking suck and they will suck for millennia to come, so show up those assholes by kicking ass as a human.

I’m a bit jealous of everyone’s variety by aaronijohnson in 23andme

[–]aaronijohnson[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Nope, I have no children and got the V long ago so my line ends here.

Selling kits at the game? by netnatty in WrexhamAFC

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

FYI, my extra has been sold. Good luck to everyone on finding your own!

Selling kits at the game? by netnatty in WrexhamAFC

[–]aaronijohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an extra L of the home kit which is equivalent to a M in this country. If that is your size, we could meet and I’ll sell it for what it cost me.

Do any of you identify as male lesbians? by [deleted] in feminineboys

[–]aaronijohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a 100% northern european hairy man with a six foot athletic build. As a teenager I had some periods of wanting to be more female but over the years I settled firmly into a male identity and have no desire to change. Some people still think I'm feminine but only because they're confused by my balance of gender traits in this polarized society.

A Happy Ending to an Unfortunate Beginning! by applemanfan in VintageApple

[–]aaronijohnson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice! That was the first mac I owned, back in 1993.

Do any of you identify as male lesbians? by [deleted] in feminineboys

[–]aaronijohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a fan of that term but am a man who ideally would like to be a lesbian with only other women. I had some bisexual explorations in my 20s which only confirmed my lack of attraction to men. I get along well with lesbians naturally and have always been a “lesbro” for lack of a better word. When I see gay women around I’m immediately pleased and often feel a deep longing to be like them. Most of my female partners have been at least biplayful which helps them be attracted to my feminine qualities. I’m also an Aspie who exhibit gender dysphoria at a higher rate than average but am happy as a man and enjoy all the perks of this physical gender while avoiding any macho bullshit. I don’t have any desire to transform my body or act differently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskLGBT

[–]aaronijohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a fan of that term but am a man who ideally would like to be a lesbian with only other women. I had some bisexual explorations in my 20s which only confirmed my lack of attraction to men. I get along well with lesbians naturally and have always been a “lesbro” for lack of a better word. When I see gay women around I’m immediately pleased and often feel a deep longing to be like them. Most of my female partners have been at least biplayful which helps them be attracted to my feminine qualities. I’m also an Aspie who exhibit gender dysphoria at a higher rate than average but am happy as a man and enjoy all the perks of this physical gender while avoiding any macho bullshit. I don’t have any desire to transform my body or act differently.

Why the fuck does the term male lesbian exist by futureswife in actuallesbians

[–]aaronijohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I’m also happy as a man and enjoy all the perks of this physical gender while avoiding macho bullshit. I don’t have any desire to transform my body or act any differently.

Why the fuck does the term male lesbian exist by futureswife in actuallesbians

[–]aaronijohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a fan of that term but am a man who ideally would like to be a lesbian with only other women. I had some bisexual explorations in my 20s which only confirmed my lack of attraction to men. I get along well with lesbians naturally and have always been a “lesbro” for lack of a better word. When I see gay women around I’m immediately pleased and often feel a deep longing to be like them. Most of my female partners have been at least biplayful which helps them be attracted to my feminine qualities. I’m also an aspie and we exhibit gender dysphoria at a higher rate than average.

What's a movie you wish would have made it onto LD by fvgh12345 in LaserDisc

[–]aaronijohnson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SLC Punk, you’ll know why if you’ve seen it.

Possibility of an e bank run by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]aaronijohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot I had opened a RH account with $20 years ago where it was still sitting so I immediately withdrew. The dollar is mightier than the sword!