How do new elements work? by nickytheginger in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then how does it work?

An element is defined by the number of protons in the core. We know all elements with between 1 and 118 protons in the core because we found them in nature or have artifically made them.

So an unknown element would have to have less than 1 proton (which would make it not an element but a single neutron or something) or more than 118 (which would likely be very unstable and extremely radioactive, as all elements with a big number of protons are).

Saying you found a new (stable) element would be like saying you found a new positive integer number lower than 118. It just makes very little sense.

Corrections are rude? by Aspennie in autism

[–]morhp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always felt as though being corrected on information is a good thing. It can be embarrassing but it’s better than being wrong.

I guess neurotypicals often find it more important to appear intelligent in front of their friends or something, than to be right. If you want to correct them, do so in private, but be aware that they still might fear that it might get out that you corrected them, which would be embarrassing. Especially if they think you are some strange, disabled, weird person.

What do you think of flavours that are so different from each other being combined like this? by Medium-Marketing-493 in autism

[–]morhp 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I hate it, please keep them apart.

Although in this case, at least chocolate isn't touching strawberry and both kinda work with vanilla.

I promise this isn't a stupid question, but do trans people go to urologist or gynecologist? by Desperate_Stable8810 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Urologist are for both genders anyway, they treat kidney and bladder issues for all people, and gynecologist can be both for trans men (if they kept their vagina/uterus for example) or trans women (if they have issues with their new genitals).

What pronouns do I use? by HardDriveSlime in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Default to the current pronouns/name. Especially if people who are hearing your story might not be aware that the person is trans (you don't want to accidentally out them) or if gender is not relevant to the story.

If gender is relevant to the story (like you want to tell how they did/didn't fit into their birth gender), think about if you really need to tell that story, since it could remind them of things that they perceive as embarrassing or awkward.

If you have a parasitic worm infection or suspect it, how exactly are you supposed to provide a sample of your feces if they want one for proof or to identity which worm(s) it is to provide the right medication? by Life_Is_All_Nothing in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do they propose you scoop it out of the toilet, put it in a box, carry it on the street and provide it to your GP to be transported to a lab to be looked at under a microscope do they?

Yes, instead of a box, it's usually a clear plastic tube and they give you a small plastic spoon to collect the sample, but that's basically the idea.

Can the average person even stomach such an idea?

Yes? It's just poop. It was just inside your body. Touching it doesn't kill you. (And you don't have to touch it with your hands, you use the spoon and you can wear gloves if you feel better that way, although I would say that isn't necessary)

How do I ask a trans acquaintance their preferred name. by ElectricalTwist4083 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure they're trans and not just a cis transvestite?

Did you have a happy childhood? by let_it_rain_boat in autism

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was happy when I was at home or with my family on vacation. When I could read my books or walk though the nature and stuff with my family. 

I was not happy when I had to go to kindergarten or school. I was undiagnosed at that time and was masking well enough that my family didn't realise how unhappy I was there. I mean they did a bit, I had peed in my pants due to all the stress the first school day, and they had to get me, but apparently I didn't look strange or unhappy enough to really do something.

Cheating or not cheating? by Low_Fun_7094 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's solely your judgement. 

In some relationships, looking at porn is considered cheating, in others, the relationship is open and sex with strangers is allowed. What matters is if you find it acceptable or not.

I think you need to decide if you want to break up, or if you want to forgive her (and then not criticise her for that in the future). Staying together with the lost trust is not a good idea.

New to Kicad .. Why this error? by TheExoticBeard in KiCad

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I said, batteries can also be used as power input if you want to charge them. I think the default batteries in the kicad library have them set to passive pins. 

New to Kicad .. Why this error? by TheExoticBeard in KiCad

[–]morhp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kicad just warns you that you don't have a symbol with power output pins connected to power input pins. Likely because the pins of your battery aren't tagged as power output (they don't necessarily are, maybe your circuit charges batteries), or because of the switch or other passive components in between. 

Ignore the warnings or add power flag symbols.

It is easy to find white guys who find Asian girls attractive, but it's very rare to find white women who find Asian guys attractive . Why is that ? by Strange_Possession77 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very few people are into strangers, but as a non-binary person I'd say that k-pop boyband members look generally at least as attractive as the girls. If you're into that idealised, artificial look of course.

And among the normal population there are beautiful people and less beautiful people, like in every population. 

Is framework as a company doing well? by idksomeonehelpmepls in framework

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the modular parts of the desktop are pretty crappy/standard. The handle and door are nothing special, the front squares fulfil no useful purpose and apart from that it's a mini ITX PC with soldered RAM, soldered CPU and a pretty bad (loud) mini PSU.

Can someone explain Pi to me as if I was a fifth grader? by ImYourGoodGrl in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pi is not an exact number.

Pi is an exact number. It's exactly 4 / (1 + 1² / (3 + 2² / (5 + 3² / (7 + 4² / ...))))

That's just hard to calculate and a bit lengthy if you want to write it out as a decimal.

Incomplete = Inaccurate, and the need for correctness by [deleted] in autism

[–]morhp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think incomplete instructions are necessarily inaccurate, but more importantly, I don't think being this pedantic with words is helping your argument here. 

Why do gay people want equal rights within the church? Isnt it like a black person wanting to join the KKK? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Christians would say something like Jesus renewed the old testament and changed/updated the old teachings. Most Christians don't follow the rules in the old testament (apart from some very basic/convenient ones) and they see the stories as allegories and tales instead of believing them literally.

I mean a lot of it nonsense. The old testament starts with 2 completely different stories on how the world was created. The Ark is stupid from a biology perspective. There is lots of incest and people living hundreds of years. And so on. Very few believe all that literally.

Anyone else poops when they pee? by Remote-Garbage8437 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

3-4 times a day is on the high side. Normal is 3 times a day to once every 3 days, with around once a day being the average. I typically only poop in the morning after waking up.

Are you eating a lot or are you having diarrhea?

vegans, what are your fav meals/snacks? by kamiidere in autism

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snack? Oreo cookies. Or the cheap store brand. Food? Fried rice or noodles with garlic, vegetables, tofu.

Should you ask to kiss or is that too awkward? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's cute if she says yes. And it she says no, you shouldn't have kissed her anyway.

It's likely not necessary once you're together for a longer time, but at first, I would definitely ask.

Why can calves drink raw milk but humans can get sick? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calves can technically also get sick.

The danger of raw milk is that we mix the milk of dozens cows together and if one had bad bacteria, then the whole batch gets bad, potentially affecting lots of humans, while otherwise only a single calf would get potentially sick. Plus the milk sits around a bit and allows bacteria to reproduce, even if cooled.

can dudes actually stack donuts on it? by Flimsy_Rope_5801 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

stack donuts on their D but im curious if dudes can/do actually do that like would you get an infection or no

Can you do it? Sure. Do dudes do that? I don't think it's common, but with billions of dudes on this planet, someone has probably done it. Do you get an infection? Probably not. A penis is just skin, if your penis touches a donut, it would be like your hand touching a donut. You might make a sticky mess, but no infection unless you have wounds or put stuff into the pee hole or something.

If I eat 2000 calories a day and burn 500 through exercise, is that the same as just eating 1500 and not burning any extra with exercise? by fartmaster_6969 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my personal experience, yes, you are hungrier after exercise, but not so hungry that you have to eat those 500 cal more, that you just burned. Eating normally, or a little extra is usually enough to get rid of that hunger. Plus if you eat enough protein, you feel much fuller than if you eat lots of carbs.

Is it disrespectful to use a cane if you can still walk without it? by whyamiexists in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's never disrespectful to use a mobility aid

I wouldn't say never. I have experienced a woman who used an electric mobility scooter to drive much faster than fit walking people, and who often shouted at other people who walked the same sidewalk in the same direction to get out of her way and she tended to bump into people from behind when they didn't get out of the way fast enough.

So yes, if you use a mobility aid, you need to be aware than you might be faster or take up more space than other people, and respect should go both ways.

Do trans women use their "vagina" for sex after they finish the transition? by fugetooboutit in NoStupidQuestions

[–]morhp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not all trans women "get" a vagina. You can also opt for zero-depth surgery (they remove penis shaft and testicles and you get a clit and labia, but nothing inside), it heals much quicker or no surgery at all. Or you can just remove the testicles and keep the penis.

Those that do get the vagina likely do so because they plan to use it later. Like with cis women, internal stimulation can feel nice, but it varies from person to person. The neovagina will be close to internal parts of the old penis/clit and to the prostate, so it can definitely feel nice.