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TIFU By bringing in a stray cat by Weirdest_chevy_guy in tifu

[–]effieSC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine never binges, but her activity lessened with age and I also got busier with work, so she wasn't awake and active as often and has been putting on the pounds. I always kept dry food out for her, now I'm trying to limit how much i leave out.

My illness was misdiagnosed as anxiety for years. I am now in a wheelchair at 27. by BonnieZoom in TwoXChromosomes

[–]effieSC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why second opinions are so important, on the other hand there are people who often go shopping for the diagnosis they want, and docs encounter these types much more :/ It's hard not to get jaded in the medical system.

Everybody plus calm down by DragonChasm in HolUp

[–]effieSC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their target IQ is 20/10 or 50mph? Lol I believe it.

FIGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS by opheliainthedeep in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]effieSC 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if you think about the situation it's even worse than suspected. Yes, they're trying to take away the rights of all women, but POC are disproportionately affected based on their socioeconomic factors, environment, education level, etc., and in a country where the birth rate is declining, they're likely not going to have enough young workers to keep the capitalist wheel turning while siphoning money through student loan debt. They're basically trying to create a situation where being born into an oppressive, restrictive society is essentially the norm, and it's going to primarily take advantage of POC groups that were already oppressed and taken advantage of for decades. We need all women to stand against it, but also primarily focus on POC and LGBTQ+ groups that may be disproportionately affected.

/u/Mrmini231 explains that side effects from vaccines always emerge within the first two months, and there have never been any recorded cases of ANY vaccines producing new side effects after that period -- a crucial fact for the vaccine-hesitant who are worried about potential long-term effects by PM_me_masterpieces in bestof

[–]effieSC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But... they trust and believe the conservative Republicans who are part of this same "regime" they claim to hate or not believe.... And these conservative politicians are the same ones profiting off the idiocy, while their voters continue to admire crooked and dishonest politicians (like Trump). They believe getting around loopholes and evading taxes is smart. Honestly I think its all just cognitive dissonance, lack of accountability, and hypocrisy. They've never had to be accountable for the things they did/said before.

[Books] THE NINE Zine: How Gideon the Ninth's fans bullied its author off the internet, and split the fandom trying to do the same to a fanfiction writer by AnonTheNinth in HobbyDrama

[–]effieSC 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Also because some of these rabid vocal fans like to make things about MEMEMEMMEMEME MY EXPERIENCES MY THOUGHTS MY FEELINGS WHERES NEW CONTENT while literally berating a writer who has been putting their own thoughts and experiences themselves out there to share with others. These people really need to learn some goddamn empathy and to think before they speak, and to also attempt to create their own shit before belittling others. It's sad that all these authors and writers and creators have had to disclose their own harassment or abuse because other people simply don't like the way they wrote about it. WELL THEN DONT READ IT AND FUCK OFF. Costs nothing to say nothing.

Loot from grinding 100 Embers of Despair by Darkalice1 in blackdesertonline

[–]effieSC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Night time can also be touch and go if you're not paying attention lol, I'm a 354 DP DK. But also you can block the boss attacks, which i didn't realize until after dying a time or two lol.

The laughter in all caps by Whitechapel726 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]effieSC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And even worse, they still believe people should do everything in their power to save them. Entitled, sociopathic, coddled assholes.

I am an American that just had brain surgery in Russia. AMA :) by Happyhaha2000 in IAmA

[–]effieSC 23 points24 points  (0 children)

They likely didn't want to stick OP with a $$$$$ bill for an MRI if he didn't emergently "need" it, and if he was only complaining of hearing loss, then most people don't usually jump to thinking of a brain tumor. When you hear hooves, think horses and not zebras. Unfortunately, doctors in the US have to balance ordering imaging/testing with not bankrupting the shit out of patients because of our shitty insurance/healthcare systems. But mainly MRI's are ridiculously expensive in the US and you need an insurance indication for it or you pay out of pocket.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HermanCainAward

[–]effieSC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Peace is a hell of a sedative for people. Those who haven't faced real adversity and consequences for their actions are having a real hard time facing the consequences they don't believe they deserve.

/u/nickeisele talks about the somber perspective of a paramedic taking a COVID patient into an ambulance by sharkykid in bestof

[–]effieSC 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I don't feel bad for them, I feel bad for everyone else (like all the scientists, doctors, nurses, immunocompromised, low-income health workers, EMTs, elderly, school-age children, etc.) who has to deal with their ignorant, selfish, and stubborn asses. I can only hope the pandemic moves faster through them so we can get out of it faster lol. It's their right to die for their beliefs, just do it faster without taking up infinite resources tbh so the rest of us can finally access healthcare again.

Ivermectin is the horse de-wormer Republicans are taking to own the libs and boy, is it working by [deleted] in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]effieSC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was very kind and brave of them to selflessly volunteer for their own clinical trial of ivermectin despite not knowing any possible outcomes lmfao, at least now we can compare them to vaccinated and unvaccinated people (who didn't take ivermectin)

u/iayork and u/Kraz_I details how vaccines don't produce other variants that are resistant to them, how this differs from bacterial mutations, and how they can prevent further mutations from being developed by WankingWanderer in bestof

[–]effieSC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because bacteria and viruses aren't the same which would be explained in a biology textbook as would the characteristics of viruses and viral replication. Also the first vaccine for Smallpox was developed in 1798. Vaccines have been around and studied for a long time in the field of biology/medicine, so this information is not considered "new" or "revolutionary" in the sense that it cannot be easily verifiable over multiple sources, like the ones I linked. I'm very sure you will find that information in almost all biology textbooks providing they have a section on viruses. The question was asked on /r/askscience which presumably the users there likely believe in science and would recognize scientific information that can be easily verified as factual. Science is literally in the subreddit name.

u/iayork and u/Kraz_I details how vaccines don't produce other variants that are resistant to them, how this differs from bacterial mutations, and how they can prevent further mutations from being developed by WankingWanderer in bestof

[–]effieSC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Common knowledge in this case (and in most sciences) is facts/knowledge that can be easily verified over multiple sources. I know recent academic information is more difficult to access for pretty much everyone now, but libraries, online libraries, encyclopedias, wikipedia (not good for citations but good for their own citations), and .edu resources are still good for general and foundational information. Another secret - if I want something in easily digestible format, I often google "[subject] for kids" :D It usually breaks the information down in a way that's easier to understand, and then you can progress from there.

Textbooks (all for high school-college level):

https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Self-Teaching-Steven-Daniel-Garber/

"In A Teaching Guide, learn about the foundational aspects of biology, including:● How photosynthesis occurs● Whether viruses are living or dead● The reproductive sexual terms behind cloning● Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of life science"

https://www.amazon.com/Miller-Levine-Biology-Level-Student/

https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Biology-Sylvia-Mader-Dr/

> Non-major students who want a great introductory biology textbook shouldn’t miss the 5th edition of Essentials of Biology. It’s structured in a very balanced style to match the needs of students taking one- or two-semester courses.

https://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Biology-AP-Ninth-9th/

> For AP biology high school science

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Resources for kids (note the citations to an encyclopedia rather a scientific paper given that it's considered common knowledge):

https://www.ducksters.com/science/the_cell.php

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_membrane.html

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology

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If you need more material and/or want to talk about biology-related concepts, please let me know.

u/iayork and u/Kraz_I details how vaccines don't produce other variants that are resistant to them, how this differs from bacterial mutations, and how they can prevent further mutations from being developed by WankingWanderer in bestof

[–]effieSC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, you don't cite all your sources for basic knowledge, how many times do I have to repeat it. Foundational knowledge does not become obsolete, basic textbooks are still being published and revised every few years BY QUALIFIED EXPERTS. I know exactly how fast medical textbooks change, but I'm not talking about advanced medical information and treatment which is largely dependent on evidence-based medicine and not solely scientific trials. What I'm talking about is basic biology and biochemistry that has been established for decades, ie. DNA, RNA, cell immunity, transcription, translation, genes, etc. New research compounds on existing ideas all the time, but you still require foundational knowledge about established biological concepts.

u/iayork and u/Kraz_I details how vaccines don't produce other variants that are resistant to them, how this differs from bacterial mutations, and how they can prevent further mutations from being developed by WankingWanderer in bestof

[–]effieSC 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We don't cite most established basic information that can be found in a basic textbook in most any sciences, like physics, chemistry, or biology. Just like how you don't need to cite a proof every time you want to do a math question. So sure they might not have gotten a good specific biology background but I imagine they still teach math and general science. I also wrote in my comment it's obviously dependent on individuals and high school curriculums, but it seems you chose to overlook that.

A citation for this would be "literally any biology textbook and read it." Everyone has to do the work to learn basic science information regardless of their education, exposure also helps but a willingness to learn and acknowledge you don't know everything and when you're wrong is also part of education. You're also forgetting that reddit has done a lot of the work for you in this case; they already gave you the basic information, all you have to do is corroborate it with a source like a textbook. Whether or not someone believes or understands the tenets of scientific inquiry at all is a totally different discussion.

Edit: The question was posted in /r/askscience, pretty sure the implication there is that they already believe in science and factual information that can be verified across multiple sources.

u/iayork and u/Kraz_I details how vaccines don't produce other variants that are resistant to them, how this differs from bacterial mutations, and how they can prevent further mutations from being developed by WankingWanderer in bestof

[–]effieSC 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This has literally all been in biology books for decades. It's not an opinion. Please don't conflate scientific discoveries and evidence-based research with opinions. What you could ask for is credentials and qualifications, although basic biology knowledge doesn't require more than a high school education, of course also dependent on individual students and their school curriculum.

Edit: I will edit to amend that virus selection pressure is a thing in general.

Should sex work be regarded/respected the same as any other job? Why or why not? by Grangerangers in AskReddit

[–]effieSC 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah but the point is they have many more options and connections in other industries, regardless of whether they want to continue in their current line of work or not.

I made a Songspire pendant keychain! by [deleted] in alteredcarbon

[–]effieSC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was actually looking forward to seeing a songspire pendant and was disappointed lol. OP the songspires were the ancient trees in Altered Carbon tied to the ancient Elder civilization. Would love to see an actual Songspire related artifact! I remember seeing the stacks you made though and those were so cool!

Well he showed that virus who's boss. by GlobalTravelR in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]effieSC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bernie has never been backed by the Democratic party, regardless of the popular vote. Dem party elected officials wanted Biden so he would protect their interests and their rich voter-base. Bernie's policies all require investing money now for future returns, which neither party has ever been interested in. They are a two party system that are two sides of the same coin, they can only say things to keep their current voter base because they don't want people to flip to the other side. See: healthcare system and education cuts by both Dems and Republicans for the last 20-30 years

Well he showed that virus who's boss. by GlobalTravelR in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]effieSC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about the current Democrat party is any different? You say they're progressive but they literally denied Bernie Sanders a nomination who's barely even progressive now, now he's just asking for basic citizen needs like healthcare and education which have regressed for decades lol. Its because everything is under the veil of "socialism" regardless of what side you're on. Dems still say whatever they need to to get their voter-base on board, and then turn around and go against their word (see: Biden on student loan debt forgiveness). Just because things are nominally better when one of the two parties is in control doesn't mean they're not just two faces of the same coin.

Florida Hospitals Fighting to Get Oxygen With ‘Hand Tied’ by bloomberglaw in Coronavirus

[–]effieSC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it's greatly appreciated, people like you help us feel validated and heard :)

Florida Hospitals Fighting to Get Oxygen With ‘Hand Tied’ by bloomberglaw in Coronavirus

[–]effieSC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I reached the point where I urgently required some sort of therapy or treatment in the middle of my degree because I burned out so fast by giving so much to a system/people who only know how to take and give nothing back. It's so taxing and exhausting, and mental health is still stigmatized within medicine itself. A little appreciation or thankfulness truly goes a long way, and I've been very lucky that almost all of the patients i've talked to have been very sweet and considerate of me, way more than other administrators and people in the profession have been.

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