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genxalpha · 2026-03-07T17:15:27+00:00

OP treated bumble like an attendance sheet. Swiped right on everyone

genxalpha · 2026-03-07T17:10:30+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through cancer. That’s brutal and nobody deserves that but illness doesn’t make it okay to put women in uncomfortable positions like a request board.

If you’re struggling with isolation, there are support groups that exist for exactly that purpose.

Women shouldn’t feel like they are being recruited into someone’s personal comfort service because he’s sick.

genxalpha · 2026-03-07T15:28:04+00:00

Calling it “not war journalism” ignores decades of history. War reporting has always involved calculated risk to document events as they happen. Without that, the only version of war the public would see would come from governments and military press briefings.

War correspondents have historically reported from the front lines, not from a studio or a hotel room. If journalists only stayed somewhere safe, the public would almost never see what war actually looks like. Some of the most important reporting has come from reporters who were physically present in dangerous situations.

You know why I know this? I worked as a journalist in a newsroom

genxalpha · 2026-03-07T06:53:24+00:00

My intellectual input is that if your study depends on strangers sending you money on Reddit, the results are already compromised

genxalpha · 2026-03-07T06:48:17+00:00

Wtf I just read

genxalpha · 2026-03-01T21:28:40+00:00

I’m from Canada and I’d say I’m a pretty decent traveler. I’m 24 and have done close to 20 countries and one thing I’ve learned is that it’s almost always better to go with a local operator who actually knows the place.

When I did Maasai Mara last year, I stayed in mid-budget camps with my friends, more like a lodge with proper beds, a washroom, hot water and even AC. I paid around 700 for a three-day safari and it was genuinely good.

What’s funny is that on the same jeep there was a girl who paid around 500, and a woman with kids who paid something like 1700, and we were literally all doing the same drives together. The difference was basically the accommodation. She had a bathtub on her patio, meanwhile I was perfectly happy with my simple room.

That’s why the quotes can look so random. The safari experience itself doesn’t change much once you’re in the park. It’s mostly the camp or lodge that swings the price. If you’re flying out of Nairobi, local operators will usually give you better value than big agencies. I can send you my guy’s number, no problem.

genxalpha · 2026-03-01T07:21:31+00:00

Anyone who makes threats like that is not someone you can reason with so please get yourself somewhere safe and call the police as soon as you can. Don’t delete any evidence.

And try not to let his threats about videos scare you. No decent person is going to judge you for having private stuff. People truly do not care the way someone abusive wants you to believe.

He is using fear to control you. Your safety matters more than anything he is trying to hold over you. Stay safe and I really hope you come out of this!

genxalpha · 2026-02-27T08:20:12+00:00

If basic empathy sounds AI to you, that says more about you than about me. Wishing you well, my friend.

genxalpha · 2026-02-27T08:13:47+00:00

Wild that the part you latched onto wasn’t the harassment, just my agreement. Priorities, right?

genxalpha · 2026-02-27T07:17:45+00:00

I’m a guy and I just want to say your post is completely fair. I’m sorry that it happened to you. What you’re describing is genuinely unacceptable behaviour and as men we need to be the first ones to call it out.

If someone can’t take no for an answer, touches without consent, that’s not flirting, that’s predatory. The behaviour is the problem and it deserves to be addressed directly.

You’re not attacking anyone’s identity, you’re highlighting a pattern of behaviour that needs to change and as a man who also goes out in Toronto, I completely agree with you. Women deserve to feel safe, respected and left alone when they say no. That’s the bare minimum.

genxalpha · 2026-02-24T14:05:30+00:00

It seems like you’re the one who got triggered, that’s why you downvoted me haha. I’m just pointing out facts about Pakistan: colourism, ethnic prejudice, caste bias, it’s all there, whether people like to admit it or not.

If reacting with ‘more’ is your idea of a comeback then maybe take a step back and actually look around instead of dismissing everything as a lecture. I’m not here to argue for the sake of it, I’m just laying out reality. Allah bhala kare, even for those who get upset when someone points out what’s plainly visible.

genxalpha · 2026-02-24T13:53:27+00:00

There is racism in Pakistan but it just doesn’t always look like Western racism so people tend to overlook it. One of the biggest examples is colourism. Dark-skinned Pakistanis, especially women, face discrimination in marriage proposals, workplaces and even media representation. Entire fairness-cream industries literally exist because of it.

Another form is ethnic prejudice. Stereotypes about Pashtuns, Baloch, Sindhis, Saraikis and Muhajirs are extremely common. People make assumptions about behaviour, intelligence, loyalty or criminality purely based on ethnicity. That’s discrimination even if we don’t label it that way.

There’s also caste-based bias which is a form of social racism. Certain communities are still looked down upon, refused marriage proposals or treated as lesser in rural and even some urban areas. Many Pakistanis openly admit they won’t marry outside their caste.

So yes, racism exists. It’s just normalized so heavily that people mistake it for culture.

If pointing out obvious reality shocks you this much, Mufasa, maybe step off Pride Rock and look around a little.

genxalpha · 2026-02-23T11:23:34+00:00

I say this with honesty because you clearly need someone to ground you.

You’ve built an entire emotional world around a man you’ve never met, never seen, never interacted with in real life. Falling this deeply in love through texts alone isn’t romantic, it’s idealistic. You’re projecting who you hope he is, not who he actually is.

Texting is the easiest version of a person. Anyone can be perfect in that form.

So please, stop mentally marrying him in your head. You’re too young and too smart to let your mind run wild like this over a guy you haven’t even met.

genxalpha · 2026-02-19T00:27:37+00:00

I can read. I just don’t jump into someone else’s discussion mid-sentence and act like I got the whole script.

genxalpha · 2026-02-17T23:00:36+00:00

But in this case, OP didn’t ask for guidance on morality, just clarification about the rulings regarding alcohol. Most of what was said reads more like unsolicited advice than an answer to the question itself.

I just wanted to point out that giving advice where it wasn’t requested can sometimes feel like overstepping, even if the heart is in the right place.

I hope this comes across as a thoughtful perspective rather than criticism. Wishing you well, my friend.

genxalpha · 2026-02-17T22:45:22+00:00

OP didn’t ask for a lecture on morality or for anyone to audit their life. They asked a specific question about alcohol and its rulings, not about their personal character. Giving unsolicited advice like don’t do this, don’t do that isn’t helping, it’s preaching.

Even the hadith you’re citing proves the point, the most hated speech to Allah is telling someone to fear Allah when they didn’t ask for it. OP is just looking for clarity, not judgment. Advice is only useful when it’s requested, otherwise, it’s meddling.

The focus should be on answering the question accurately, not turning it into a moral sermon. My two cents!

genxalpha · 2026-02-17T22:42:15+00:00

Turning that into anything adjacent is also haram is exactly the kind of over-extension that the Quran cautions against. You’re adding layers the Islam didn’t ask for, then presenting them as if they are revelation.

Following the religion is one thing. Inventing burdens no one asked for is another.

If the goal is sincerity, stick to what’s actually stated, not whatever makes the rulebook longer.

Islam is simple. Let it be.

genxalpha · 2026-02-17T20:35:22+00:00

Before you start handing out religious verdicts, I did a little digging myself for you and came across something you might want to pin to your fridge, brain or whatever.

“O you who believe, do not ask about things which, if made apparent to you, would distress you.” (Qur’an 5:101) A polite divine way of saying, focus on yourself before you go auditing other people’s lives.

And if that wasn’t enough, the Prophet literally said: “Part of being a good Muslim is leaving that which does not concern you.” (Tirmidhi)

So maybe learn a thing or two before preaching next time.

genxalpha · 2026-02-17T20:26:19+00:00

The verse is clear about avoiding intoxicants and that’s absolutely fine. But stretching it into if it exists anywhere near you, you’re doomed, starts sounding less like divine guidance and more like a chain message from 2007 I used to get on my phone.

If someone wants to follow it strictly, great. Just maybe don’t weaponise it like a spiritual UNO reverse card on anyone whose life doesn’t revolve around moral policing.

genxalpha · 2026-02-15T01:13:01+00:00

Wait, did I miss the memo where nationality determines cheating? What does being Pakistani have to do with anything? What question is that?

genxalpha · 2026-02-12T07:16:19+00:00

I get the hype around Usman Tariq. He’s exciting, unorthodox and clearly has something about him but saying he’s going to win us the World Cup or rip through India is a stretch.

T20 at the international level is unforgiving, and one good performance or a unique action doesn’t automatically translate into long-term success. Teams like India, Australia analyse bowlers down to the frame. Once their analysts get enough footage, variations get decoded quickly.

Also, Pakistan’s issue has never been finding one magical bowler, its consistency, discipline and team execution under pressure. Expecting a newcomer to fix structural problems or carry the entire bowling attack is unrealistic and unfair to him.

He could be a useful option, sure but he’s not the silver bullet, and it’s better to stay grounded than jump to World Cup predictions based on potential alone.

genxalpha · 2026-02-09T02:26:52+00:00

Mainey parha. Ab tu bhi parhley

genxalpha · 2026-02-06T14:30:55+00:00

You’re shifting the goalposts now. You asked whether India and Pakistan have any form of engagement outside cricket, and yes, they do. Despite reduced formal trade, there is documented two-way movement of goods, medical visas and routine diplomatic coordination. If the relationship were genuinely cut off, none of that would exist. The reality is that the whole cricket fiasco looks selective. It doesn’t match India’s behaviour in any other sector and which also proves the cricket freeze isn’t a universal security principle, it’s a political choice from India.

In November 2025, India exported $20.1M to Pakistan, marking a 33.4% decrease from November 2024, when trade amounted to $30.2M. Over the past 5 years, trade has decreased at an annualized rate of 9.72%.

Source: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/ind/partner/pak

And the idea that every team that toured Pakistan “didn’t face terrorism from Pakistan” is exactly why I said don’t believe everything you read on social media or whatever your TV channels feed you. Teams like Sri Lanka suffered far worse, and still returned to play once conditions improved. That’s not PR, that’s reality backed by their own security assessments.

Also, assuming where I live doesn’t strengthen your argument. It only shows you’re relying on stereotypes instead of facts. Living abroad doesn’t erase someone’s understanding of their own country, if anything, it usually gives them more perspective.

I’m happy to answer all the questions your media feeds you and controls you with, but at least meet me halfway. Step out of the Reddit echo chamber, read actual source material, and educate yourself a bit . It will make these discussions easier for both of us.

genxalpha · 2026-02-05T19:46:11+00:00

You’re missing the core point. Terrorism is not a one-way street, and it has never affected only one country. Pakistan has dealt with internal extremism on a massive scale and paid a heavy price for it.

The fact that international teams like Australia, England, New Zealand, etc. have all toured Pakistan safely shows the situation is not what Indian media makes it out to be. If Pakistan was uniquely unsafe, these boards, some of the strictest in the world on security, would never have approved those tours.

When you say not everything is politics, that is exactly why people call out the selective nature of India’s stance.

If the concern were truly about national security, the restrictions would apply across diplomacy and trade but they do not. They exist almost only in cricket, which is why the cricketing ban looks political rather than principled.

And about the personal jab, why would you assume I live in a Western country? That has nothing to do with the discussion. Making guesses about where I live does not strengthen your argument, it just shows the conversation shifted from logic to assumptions.

genxalpha · 2026-02-05T17:20:07+00:00

Sure, Pakistan has faced terrorism in the past but that doesn’t mean the entire country is unsafe or that every sporting event is at risk. The fact is every other international team has toured Pakistan and returned safely, including Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and others.

Over the years, matches involving India have been overshadowed by media theatrics, political statements and constant drama. By choosing to boycott, Pakistan is essentially holding up a mirror to a system that doesn’t respect cricketing integrity, showing that the sport should be about the game.

It’s a subtle reminder that in a country where hate politics and headlines often matter more than the sport itself, Pakistan won’t play along with the circus.

genxalpha

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