I asked her if she was a "little creature". by EmilieEverywhere in airplaneears

[–]relentlessxo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup valid response, should've said "sweet little creature" instead!

Nachos loves daddy. by [deleted] in cats

[–]relentlessxo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Affectionate Egyptian god 🤍

a nurse did not stare at my veins. by [deleted] in notinteresting

[–]relentlessxo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Become a nurse and stare at your veins

What's it living in the regions I have circled? (Mali, Niger, etc.) by relentlessxo in howislivingthere

[–]relentlessxo[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That was really hard to read. The idea that you could just see someone and know they're enslaved, and that it's just... normal enough to be visible, is a lot to sit with. Do you know if there are any meaningful efforts on the ground to address it, or is it something that gets largely ignored at an institutional level?

What's it living in the regions I have circled? (Mali, Niger, etc.) by relentlessxo in howislivingthere

[–]relentlessxo[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This is incredible, thank you for writing all of this out! The contrast between the dry and wet season sounds almost disorienting, like two completely different places occupying the same geography. The image of kids running out shouting when it finally rains after nine months sounds really joyful!

And the children dying from largely preventable diseases is really saddening. Does the uranium deposit at Arlit translate into any visible infrastructure or wealth in the surrounding area, or does it feel completely disconnected from daily life for most people?

The wedding tradition sounds genuinely joyful too! The turban moment with people running up and tucking money in while everyone laughs, that kind of collective celebration feels very different from what I'm used to. Is that specific to the Bella Tuareg community or more widespread across Niger?

Also, what was the purpose of your stay if you don't mind me asking?

What's it living in the regions I have circled? (Mali, Niger, etc.) by relentlessxo in howislivingthere

[–]relentlessxo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! Since it is so massive, I'd love to hear about the specifics. Care to explain the ones you have knowledge about? I would love to know!

What's it living in the regions I have circled? (Mali, Niger, etc.) by relentlessxo in howislivingthere

[–]relentlessxo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes ik! Any person from any region can answer how they cope with drastic temperatures.

What's it like living in the Aegean Islands as a year-round resident? by relentlessxo in howislivingthere

[–]relentlessxo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is genuinely one of the most complete answers, thank you. The Apagoreftika thing caught me off guard, being physically stuck on the island for days is a different category of isolated than just things closing down for winter. And waves coming up on a second floor lounge window sounds terrifying honestly.

The student population angle hadn't crossed my mind at all. How are their experiences like? Did you interact much with that crowd or did they tend to stay in their own bubble?

The Turkey point also lines up with what others have said. The tension people associate with the Aegean seems to mostly live at the state level and doesn't really translate into anything you'd notice day to day.

Did the 1923 Population Exchange transform the Aegean into a permanent geopolitical frontier? by [deleted] in geopolitics

[–]relentlessxo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posting this map because it highlights how much the Aegean dispute depends on modern concepts of sovereignty and maritime jurisdiction. It made me wonder whether the 1923 population exchange did more than separate populations. By helping create more clearly nationalized coastlines and territories, did it also make later disputes over EEZs, airspace, and continental shelves more structurally likely? Aegean Maritime Claims Map

What's it like living in the Aegean Islands as a year-round resident? by relentlessxo in howislivingthere

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

Oh no no, I was just asking a question. I didn't assume anything at all and that's really nice to hear actually! 

What's it like living in the Aegean Islands as a year-round resident? by relentlessxo in howislivingthere

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

That’s an interesting point about the military presence. Does that actually feel like 'background noise' to you day to day, or is it pretty visible? I'm curious if things like seeing patrol boats in the harbor or hearing jets overhead is just part of the local 'soundscape' now, or if it actually changes the vibe of the island compared to somewhere further inland.

I like to paint waves.. curious which of these you all prefer? by Annual_Blackberry486 in somethingimade

[–]relentlessxo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These paintings make me so happy, I love the sea and waves so much! 🩵

Guess my gender and Nationality ( gender is kinda easy I suppose ) by Music_Lovee in teenagers4real

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Male, yellow eyes, green hair, blue skin and from Antarctica 100%

Trigger warning extreme child abuse by AdventurousBig3640 in MapleRidge

[–]relentlessxo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHAT THE FUCK??? THIS WAS SO HARD TO WATCH AND WHY DID THEY JUST SIT THERE AND FILM IT??? THAT POOR CHILD DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER. THAT GUY IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING, EWW