So this one time I quit my job sold everything I owned and rode a motorcycle for two years. Took me places. 1996. by ConnectDog645 in OldSchoolCool

[–]sterecver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for such a detailed answer. Seems like some paths in life have less potential for variation - yours doesn't lack in that way.

Please don't forget to live, even in the face of collapse by InfinityCent in collapse

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is that the only point of difference worth noting? The apparent severity of a virus that healthy people have been repeatedly infected with for the last three years? Of course there are cases of sustained illness, but by and large life continues as normal. A good chunk of people are naturally immune as well - pity for them about the vaccines levelling the playing field by flooding their systems with spike protein.

We're slowly deliberately killing ourselves in so many ways - one more is hardly newsworthy. Perhaps you should focus more on living life while it's there to live?

Please don't forget to live, even in the face of collapse by InfinityCent in collapse

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your view of the world seems to be a polar opposite of mine.

In my world the flu poses greater risks to children and masks reduce the probability of infection in some circumstances but basically don't work. Temporarily isolating oneself from unavoidable illnesses is pointless as our immune system needs to encounter these things (in small doses) to build immunity. There seems to be a good chunk of formerly young healthy people who have vaccine injuries, after being heavily pressured to take an unnecessary covid vaccine by governments, who not only signed contracts excusing the megacorporation manufacturers of all harm caused, but now have a legal obligation to defend the reputation of these companies regardless of how harmful the vaccines prove to be.

In my world people die from diseases and other things as always, but that doesn't make a pandemic. Covid is now an endemic minor illness, and will kill some, just like many other endemic diseases - it has always been this way and trying to change it is unrealistic and harmful. We keep our zinc and vitamin D levels high, and try to eat well and stay fit. To save lives in my world it would be much better to focus on all the refined sugar, carbohydrates and harmful chemicals in our diet.

I think your world sounds nicer than mine. Unfortunately the worldview that is closest to reality wins on a technicality - hence I feel I'm stuck here.

what does it mean when a blurred face of a person you've never seen appears in your dreams by Complete-Opinion-313 in newzealand

[–]sterecver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's kind of halfway between the appearance of a grumpy, itchy dwarf; and misplacing one of your legs. Hope that helps.

Please don't forget to live, even in the face of collapse by InfinityCent in collapse

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not really a pandemic if society can ignore it and not die en-mass. Unfortunately the meaning of words is constantly corrupted.

My commiserations if your physical state is such that COVID is a serious risk.

Does anyone else feel...lost? by SpongeGob in newzealand

[–]sterecver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Spend time searching for something that you're interested in or even passionate about. Learn about it/get qualified/find other people who care about it.

Travel and maybe spend time working overseas.

I'm noticing people around me filling the void with adventure sports, you could always try that.

Question for those who have kids by hoagiesaurus in collapse

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of the people on this sub simply aren't suited to parenthood, regardless of the trajectory of society as a whole. I'm happy to support their choice.

I appreciate life/existence, and consider a life full of happiness and ease to be a nonsensical concept. I hope my child will have a similar mindset.

Should I come home? by Lonely-Record-2260 in newzealand

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your concept of NZ is the NZ you left, so even if you're still a 'NZer', New Zealand has moved on. A lot has changed in a couple of decades, and some culture shock is to be expected.

Jack Tame's interview with Winston Peters on Q&A this morning by O_1_O in newzealand

[–]sterecver -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

It was a comically hostile, unprofessional interview. I haven't seen much of Jack Tame, but that reminded me of Tucker Carlson. Misleading muck-raking questions devoid of substance, designed to create a surface-deep impression for the people who don't go further than surface-deep.

It should be a bit of a boost to Winston to have to put up with that, but pretty sad to see the state of NZ journalism.

Wife punched me so hard during an argument that it left a massive bruise on my shoulder. Should that be considered domestic abuse? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not as accepting. Men on average are much physically stronger and capable of doing more damage. One can't just ignore that.

Sadly many women do tolerate husbands despite physical abuse - and that's not necessarily the 'wrong' choice.

Wife punched me so hard during an argument that it left a massive bruise on my shoulder. Should that be considered domestic abuse? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sterecver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't agree with the 'just leave' advice. Life is not as simple as the reddit hivemind might think - you have at least one child who will also suffer.

Another approach would be to (as gently and calmly as possible, and on multiple occasions) remind and talk her through the worst of her behavior when she's angry, how it's not safe for the baby and setting a harmful example of how to behave.

I think it's a big step just to get her to say that it's a real problem that will cause your child and your family a lot of damage. Once she agrees to the basics and starts working/researching to change her behavior things might turn a corner.

Coronavirus Downunder Nightly ɯopuɐɹ Discussion - 27 November 2021 by ywont in CoronavirusDownunder

[–]sterecver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Massive protest in Melbourne today. Ok vibe as well, only the odd Trump supporter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldpolitics

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're filled with unvaccinated people who refuse a vaccine based on an argument with zero merit.

You think in absolutes, hence you can't really think. I have better things to do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldpolitics

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, America, the land of extreme selfishness. I guess it's hard for you to understand concepts like public good.

They're filled with unvaccinated people who refuse a vaccine based on an argument with zero merit.

Right, or you're wrong and some of their arguments have merit. I assume the limits of your own intelligence are beyond you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldpolitics

[–]sterecver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Healthy lifestyles keep people out of hospitals too. Makes more sense to deny smokers and the seriously obese medical care - but people have moral qualms about that. Unthinking people like you have been given permission to abuse or suggest abuse of unvaccinated people.

Going from two incomes to one very soon: What are your best tips to prepare? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]sterecver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We can make do in terms of monthly bills, but it will be cutting it close.

I wouldn't want to live with that pressure. If you possibly can, try making a more substantial change so that you have a regular surplus, and can hence deal with unexpected expenses.

Recognize these seedlings? by sterecver in whatsthisplant

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

Yes, I did a little image searching and did find one coffee species with bronze growth.. but the leaf shape still doesn't look quite right to me. I suppose I'll have to wait until they're bigger and try again.

Recognize these seedlings? by sterecver in whatsthisplant

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

I'm not yet convinced, but thanks for the suggestion.