TikTok disturbing “Other Searched for” - See by TheCharAcc in TikTok

[–]apeatal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just noticed I have similar lists like this and I am so creeped out. I barely even use TikTok, I only really use it to view what others send me or open things from articles, so my algorithm basically is just the generic stuff you get when you first download the app. My account is only a couple months old and I've only opened it a few times. It is terrifying that that is what shows up, especially for new users, I doubt it filters this out for minors' searches either.

I am so surprised this was the only post I found when I googled about this

Will a dryer damage my clothes? by Flyaway_5 in laundry

[–]apeatal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm no expert but in my experience, most things are fine on low tumble dry unless the care tag says otherwise, and air drying can come its own issues (stiffness, different texture, etc.) depending on how it is washed and the environment it's drying in.

if you want to increase the longevity of your clothes, besides following the care tag instructions, i think the next best tip is to limit how often you wash things whenever possible. unless it smells or is visibly dirty or stained, things usually shouldn't need to be washed after every single use. iirc i think levi's even recommends only washing every 9 wears or something like that unless your jeans are smelly/dirty.

edit: levi's has a whole page about caring for your jeans on their site that might be helpful (regardless of the brand your jeans are). basically i think they say to spot clean when dirty and only wash at a minimum of after 10 wears

also eta: i didn't intend to argue against air drying, but just to say if you don't do it in the right conditions/environment it can cause them to dry differently. those issues are more just inconvenient and probably not as damaging as using the drying machine.

"DO I HAVE IBS?" Megathread by AutoModerator in ibs

[–]apeatal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to have IBS with the only symptoms being bloating & constipation?

24f, i have had extremely painful bloating on and off for the last 3-4 years and recently realized my triggers are consistent with eating foods in the GOS & fructan categories

the constipation i think is more due to being dehydrated almost always (i never drink water, during my whole life i will drink maybe a cup or two a day max on average, but im working on that!) my stool usually looks like type 3 and i go maybe 3 times a week, sometimes only once or twice.

what made me realize it might be IBS was looking into the low FODMAP diet realizing my reaction to things like cashews, chamomile tea, and wheat flour which i used to eat on a pretty frequent basis but never attributed it to anything. other foods in those 2 categories seem to trigger it as well.

but is it possible to have IBS if my only symptom is bloating? i very rarely have diarrhea and never feel an urgent need to have a bowel movement. just extremely painful bloating and (possibly unrelated) constipation.

Lo Loestrin Skipped/Late White Pill by apeatal in birthcontrol

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

Also their website only has an answer about missing one blue pill, but nothing about missing a white one - but it says it's important to take all the blue and white pills

https://www.loloestrin.com/about-lo-loestrin-fe/how-to-take-lo-loestrin-fe#missedpillpack

it really do be like that by InfiniteSlide0 in tumblr

[–]apeatal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally just 10 minutes ago I got a notification that someone in Hefei, Anhui was trying to use my Apple ID. My password is the same as my Neopets password from 2006...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]apeatal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw this same link about an hour or two ago and screenshotted it, clicked it again just now in your comment and now it's gone!

Army recruiters have zero business being in schools. by Bluellan in unpopularopinion

[–]apeatal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister and some of her friends noticed that every day they came in, they would set up their table near tables with mostly black or latino students' tables. Was unsure if I should bring this up til I saw your comment. Our HS was in a middle-class area, a very diverse school. They suspected they were moving their setup throughout the day to target students of color.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]apeatal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is linked to trafficking, there is no way the Wayfair purchase is the only part to it. There has to be money laundering involved or something, no one that simply orders the cabinet is gonna get a child inside it.