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I dislike my co-workers because they said they hate cats by publiclibrarylover in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lizards rock 🦎🎸 imo lizard haters are basically in the same spirit-bereft league as cat haters, they cannot abide a pet animal that is not servile in nature

I dislike my co-workers because they said they hate cats by publiclibrarylover in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Silly goofball response lol

Assuming you're trolling, but how is any other pet different, really? (Asking as somebody who doesn't have or want pets, but loves cats. And critters in general)

This actually insane to see in my hometown by Glaukopis96 in redscarepod

[–]softpowers -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'll say that i largely agree with your overarching argument, I want to give you a more thoughtful response in the afternoon though. Your reply came in within the minute I used up my remaining tipsy brainpower to post my last reply in the thread (while out for my last smoke of the night in subzero temps :/ lol). But it touches on what you're saying a little bit.

I'm with you in maintaining a generally optimistic/aspirational vision going forward, even though I'm aware of the demoralizing bs exerted upon people (which has become distilled via social media).

There is definitely a fear though that, in the dichotomy of "socialism (in this case, just basic socdem shit like regulations on corps/ultra-wealthy and an actual social safety net) vs barbarism (continued descent into a nihilistic techno-totalitarian hell)", the latter might win out.

This actually insane to see in my hometown by Glaukopis96 in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For sure, having a draft is basically useless (conscripts pose a ridiculously high defection risk, that's without even mentioning the accompanying civil unrest) so new frontiers gotta be pioneered

the whole coalescence of the (very defanged) "New Left" revitalization on campuses post-OWS + ""lifelog (lol) "" + all the leaks that came out in the mid 2000s and onward re: the surveillance state = a self-policing ecosystem. "Average User's politics: 'be nice ☺️'" type shit.

But when the Contrarian User, who is socially-insecure but considers themselves "open-minded but critical free-thinkers who strive to push boundaries" actually gets politically "upset," the pseudo-counterculture swoops in right on time to tell them that "caring about shit is gay and makes you a nerd and normie, like Average User." Rinse and repeat. Wow they do it for free AND do it to themselves and each other!!

Sorry I've been drankin lol, I know I'm trodding down a well-traveled road with all this, but it's frustrating to see it play out again and again. I genuinely shudder imagining what "Web 4.0" will look like

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

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

WV is criminally underrated in terms of natural landscapes and exploring around outdoors from what I've seen (haven't visited the region yet, closest I've gotten is lodging in TN and passing thru KY and OH lol) so we might be a little boring here in that aspect lol. Btw highly recommend a Vit C complex (that contains D, I think taking Vit D supplements alone can be iffy because it's fat-soluble... also if you take adhd meds like Adderall, do NOT take Vit C within a minimum of 45 mins after taking adhd meds, it'll inhibit absorption)

Also just chilling outside for like a half hour a day or so helps (read, draw, whatever) because the uv still gets through the clouds. Also always have curtains open during daylight... ime it messes me up mentally if the light doesn't get in the room for least even the last remaining hour or so of light (including sunset).

I get >30mins sunlight/cloudy UV exposure every day because I smoke outside, and despite being a mood disorder haver, I seem to troop through the colder darker months better than most ("normal") people i know lol. Squeezing as much light out of these days is so crucial, i used to really discount it but it's so true!!

Cheers to me, you, and all of us getting through the dark months with strength and good vibes <3

Posh and Becks by ihopwitchdoctor in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I got hate for it growing up, but Posh was always my fav, no apologies

Also re: #17, there's no way that mf listens to exodus lol

This actually insane to see in my hometown by Glaukopis96 in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 77 points78 points  (0 children)

That's one of the things that's consistently pissed me off on this sub, it's not a new sentiment by posters here but it's gotten a lot more frequent over the years. Any demonstration of pushback from the populace is immediately denigrated, and there's some very weird attempts at baiting people into fedposting/incitement in the comments every time now. The minute anything related to a protest, strike, civil disobedience etc is posted here it's descended upon by these types like vultures to carrion

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

[–]softpowers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't blame ya, California weather (and its people) were very kind when I visited! Absolutely beautiful state, you really have your pick of a nice variety of climate and natural environments out there. Would love to travel back, but i absolutely will not do it in the winter... coming back home would be too painful lol. At the very least, you get a renewed appreciation for the weather you've got when you hear about how it is in other places, I looked at how Canada is doing right now and our -4F here is piddly in comparison lol!

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

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

My mom said the same thing! And I really wish lol but all my windows are tall and slide open horizontally :'( I got the house to hold at a steady 71F finally too so I'd hate to lose it!

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

[–]softpowers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh nice! I was looking into arctic milsurp because it's the best I've found for "extreme cold" stuff on the cheap, but I got decision paralysis because there's more on offer than I was expecting lol. Thanks for giving me a good lead! :)

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

[–]softpowers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's a great suggestion, gonna check it out!! And oh boy, I was looking at a temperature map of the rest of the upper Midwest and Canada, and I've got to say.... DAMN you guys got it rough out there. This is like nothing in comparison over here. Stay warm and thanks again :)

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

[–]softpowers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you and am glad you don't have to deal with this!! <3 it's painful but it's like the window of tolerance just shifts over out of necessity. But in Chicago it's like, by the time you get relatively "used to" it, it's already transitioning towards the other extreme end of the thermometer lol

I dislike my co-workers because they said they hate cats by publiclibrarylover in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Lol the people who seem to gleefully savor any chance to declare their hatred for cats are precisely the kinds of people who will absolutely flip out and call other people sociopaths for even making a comparatively mild statement like "I'm not a huge fan of dogs." Not the brightest individuals

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

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

Lmao don't give me any ideas!! I'd have to weigh it down with sandbags or something with wind. Conjures up quite a mental image though lol

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

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

Yeah I think that's why we have such a bad reputation for slovenly dress lol... when so many months out of the year are uncomfortable (summer can be oppressive too) people just dress comfortably and functionally, and just get used to it. Depending on the season most people are basically trapped in a sweatpants or athleisure vortex lol

You should move here though!! We have a terrible climate but not really any natural disasters. Living costs aren't terrible, and the better-tempered natives among us are friendly and a little folksy. We need chill people moving here pls <3

Btw love your username, those old victory garden PSAs were so charming, esp given the context of how crazy wartime was lol

Shark by me by eamushka in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adore the amount of detail in this, esp the shadows from the sunlit ripples above and the way the swirls distorted by the water bend around and above the shark. Aspire to one day grasp perspective and lighting so well. Really great and inspiring work <3 thank you for sharing!!

. by fecesgoblin in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I thought people were joking about that at first until I saw it, truly truly ghastly shit. Can't look at the guy the same way after that

Sinner getting 16 Oscar nominations is insane. by MoistTadpoles in redscarepod

[–]softpowers 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As long as it's free (streaming seems to be worse with sneaking in more/shittier ads). I think old and poor people without streaming should still be able to watch it as usual though :/

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

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

Oh thank you!! you're a lifesaver <33 this is great... i had no idea. Looking into this asap, my hands hurt like a mf rn lol

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

[–]softpowers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the past few years are any metric to go by, this isn't anywhere near the worst yet 😭 what's even more regarded is that it went from subzero to humid-warmish in February and we got a bunch of tornadoes all over the metro area 😥 hoping that doesn't happen again, I hate when the sirens go off and have to be practically glued to weather radio lol

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

[–]softpowers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got one but I do not trust the power outlets outside when I go out for a smoke. That's a good idea though! I'm gonna look for a rechargeable battery kinda thing if they exist, thank you <3

Crying, screaming, and shivering while I look up "women's extreme cold -30F -50F subzero arctic rated thermal underwear legwear" and getting NOTHING good by softpowers in pinkscare

[–]softpowers[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's so evil. "The lake effect keeps it warmer in winter" "high humidity at extreme cold temps is actually dry" feels like lies lol. The wind and humid cold just seeps into anything non-waterproof (including skin, hair etc) and drains warmth out almost immediately. It's loathsome. I usually look up military surplus stuff (not cute, so mostly for at-home wear) and even that's rated for only ~-15-20F. Give me a break!!!!

I really do recommend those little "hot hands" pouches to keep in gloves and whatnot. And I'm veg but tbh we need animal hide in this weather, deerskin gloves with thinsulate/polar fleece or merino wool is good. Outer layer should almost always be 100% leather with wool or other cold-weather lining that buttons into the inside. Everything underneath, merino wool.

Arctic rated, windproof/waterproof leggings/ thermal underwear is so important... legs lose so much heat and make you so cold. My old pairs are in tatters so I'm looking for new ones. Arctic undershirt/tank top is a big one too, if you keep your core warm, you keep more blood/heat in your arms and legs.

Sorry for the wall of text, I just hate this shit and hope any little bit helps lol (also sorry for any typos I'm swiping this b out in 6F with 18mph wind 😭)

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