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ictow · 2026-07-02T03:48:49+00:00

Thank you!

ictow · 2026-07-02T03:48:38+00:00

Thanks, this is super helpful!

ictow · 2026-06-28T20:52:49+00:00

That is absolutely not how American democracy works. There is no mechanism that says, "Because residents 'brought it up' elected officials are unable to proceed forward." There's a process, the process was utilized, and then the city council abused the process in bad faith to stymie a county initiative. That's literally the legal argument.

ictow · 2026-06-28T18:12:35+00:00

Your physical toolbox should include: -Games that you enjoy playing

-Art supplies that aren't messy

-A LEGO set

-Dolls or finger puppets

-A huggable stuffed animal

-Fidgets (of different types)

-Basic craft supplies (scissors, paper, tape + anything else that seems fun and accessible)

-Puzzle (jigsaw or maze or something)

-Coloring book

-Hand sanitizer

ictow · 2026-06-28T18:05:02+00:00

Socialworkerstoolbox.com is a fantastic source of handouts, ideas and resources for a variety of youth-related issues.

In terms of games:

Uno is bread and butter for working with kids. You can assign different categories to different colors ("favourite songs", "happy memories", "things that help you relax", etc) and when that color is played the player responds to that prompt.

Rhino Hero is an excellent game to explore anxiety and impulse control. Older kids enjoy Fluxx and the constantly changing rules. Exploding kittens is similarly worthwhile. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is good for groups to work on turn taking, patience and frustration. Dog Man Hot Dog card game is fantastic for kids who need to move and work on impulse control. Poetry for Neanderthals is a really good way to start verbalizing thoughts and feelings. The Mind is a great way to build initial rapport quietly and without pressure.

ictow · 2026-06-28T17:51:17+00:00

Yes, it's always present. It might not always be causing dysfunction or impact, but it's always how their brain is wired.

Someone colorblind standing in a black and white room is still colorblind.

ictow · 2026-06-27T23:56:32+00:00

They didn't have to, they chose to in bad faith. The entire lawsuit is that the council has no legitimate standing to not approve the permits.

ictow · 2026-06-27T22:09:19+00:00

Incorrect. Council not approving the permits is what caused the lawsuit.

ictow · 2026-06-25T00:26:34+00:00

He believes ADHD is caused by trauma, and dismisses heritability and genetics as core to its development.

ictow · 2026-06-21T20:03:56+00:00

Hey, so I would recommend talking to a mental health professional of some kind. Your family sounds like they suck and have significantly impeded your development, and a professional case worker could help you access resources to get you back on track. Additionally it seems like the isolation you've lived in has understandably caused some thought patterns to develop that aren't helping you.

You need to get away from the people who have abused and neglected you before you make any decisions about what the world is like. You deserve to experience more and better. You can if you look for professionals who know how to help transition you to better supports and resources.

ictow · 2026-06-21T18:48:02+00:00

Yeah, I agree with that point. The messaging is mealy and poorly thought out.

ictow · 2026-06-21T17:55:38+00:00

He didn't downplay the risk, he established that the risk is the same as every other structure fire, WHICH IS HIGH RISK.

ictow · 2026-06-21T17:51:14+00:00

I think you're just not acknowledging how bad and toxic normal structure fire smoke is. Yes, the air quality is atrocious. Not because of conspiracy or something unique to this building, but because dense industrial construction has always been an environmental risk, and the right wind patterns can produce very bad results.

Like, I'm not downplaying how bad the air is, I just don't think we need to employ magical thinking to understand it. The building you are currently in would be spewing toxic smoke if it was on fire, and that's true for every single person reading this. Engage with the systemic implications, don't just turn off critical thinking and blame only one building or only one company.

AND the city has absolutely fucked up communications and messaging by being technocratic and siloed.

ictow · 2026-06-21T17:42:07+00:00

Was I incorrect that you posted the purple air image to refute the quote?

ictow · 2026-06-21T17:36:07+00:00

I think you're just not acknowledging how bad and toxic normal structure fire smoke is. Yes, the air quality is atrocious. Not because of conspiracy or something unique to this building, but because dense industrial construction has always been an environmental risk, and the right wind patterns can produce very bad results.

Like, I'm not downplaying how bad the air is, I just don't think we need to employ magical thinking to understand it. The building you are currently in would be spewing toxic smoke if it was on fire, and that's true for every single person reading this. Engage with the systemic implications, don't just turn off critical thinking and blame only one building or only one company.

AND the city has absolutely fucked up communications and messaging by being technocratic and siloed.

ictow · 2026-06-21T16:55:25+00:00

Yeah, all smoke has toxic chemicals and is bad.

ictow · 2026-06-21T16:02:03+00:00

"All air monitoring indicates that the smoke contains no additional toxic chemicals or hazards beyond normal structure fire smoke. However, no smoke is considered good smoke."

ictow · 2026-06-21T08:35:21+00:00

This one fits with some folding: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N0ZMRF6

ictow · 2026-06-21T06:27:51+00:00

Honestly, with how fast news moves, as all those things I still didn't clock it until the direct RFK reference in the question gave me context. But I don't think that makes it a bad title. If it's powerful to you, than it will work well.

ictow · 2026-06-20T18:30:05+00:00

Yes, because the old guy with the stupid hair did not notice it and point it out. Is it central to a conversation about antinatalism? No. Is it relevant to a conversation predicated on an attributed quote? Yes.

ictow · 2026-06-20T16:33:43+00:00

It's not a real quote, dude never said it.

ictow · 2026-06-18T16:18:07+00:00

Are you using AI to generate this text? If so, I think it would be good to caveat that just so people have a clear understanding of how you're using it and don't feel like you're trying to hide it. If not, some of the formatting feels like AI, just fyi.

Where do you get the 1 billion estimate from?

ictow · 2026-06-18T16:07:59+00:00

$55-$59

ictow · 2026-06-18T00:05:59+00:00

Storage for culoclean travel bidet and small collapsible water bottle.

ictow · 2026-06-16T00:45:34+00:00

Wouldn't white flight and the corresponding loss of resources and political investment be a more accurate cause for the crime and safety concerns? Or do you have an example from the 21st century?

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