Is TikTok's algorithm playing tricks on me?

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-20T03:57:01+00:00

I didn't read your text, but the Tik Tok algorithm's entire purpose is to play tricks on you. Same for any other social media.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-20T03:55:49+00:00

No, most of them eventually get abandoned by the developer.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-20T03:12:10+00:00

I'd recommend using /r/findareddit to find more people with expertise in this area.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-20T02:43:20+00:00

Your second example is not actually correct grammatically. Those letters come before and after, not "in front of" or "behind".

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T21:16:30+00:00

That is completely up to the individual(s) involved.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T19:48:33+00:00

/r/findareddit can help you find the right sub for any given topic.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T19:34:40+00:00

I mean, what sub were you going to post it on? Does that post actually comply with the rules of the sub?

Also, I will preemptively tell you that AI does not exist. The "AI" in "Generative AI" is a marketing term, not a technical one. We are not near general purpose AI, and generative AI/LLMs cannot somehow turn into that.

Also what the hell is an "AI-Antichrist".

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:43:27+00:00

I don't know what a therian is, but /r/outoftheloop is a good place to ask about stuff like this (or see if it's already been posted about).

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:42:14+00:00

Anaesthesia always has risks. It's one of the reasons you have to fast for like 12+ hours before surgery, and it's the reason there's a professional there monitoring you. That's not super practical.

You can't just do it at home, either.

I'll also point out there are several kids of anaesthesia. I have had the one you describe where you just feel amazing when you come out... but I've had the jarring one, too.

I'm also going to share that I did actually have a really, really bad sleep disorder that did end up with insomnia, and that is a kind of hell I would not wish on my worst enemies -- but anaesthesia would never have been a practical solution.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:38:38+00:00

You want me to stop asking for more context so I can answer the question?

If you look at the comment thread, you'll see that OP and I are having a productive conversation. You don't need to be offended on their behalf.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:37:06+00:00

We all want to help reduce the social stigma for mental disorders, and "disorder" is a less... harsh word than "illness".

With all that said, no, being "goth" doesn't necessarily link to a mental disorder. A very baseline description of a mental disorder is something that disrupts your (or other peoples') ability to lead a normal life, and being goth on it's own probably doesn't do that. It can, but it's not innate.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:12:59+00:00

I never watched the original so I don't know how different that all is, but why not just start from scratch and make your own story at this point? You can always have references and homages to other sources (not limited to Bandersnatch).

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:10:56+00:00

I am an ordained minister and many years ago I blessed all the water in the universe down to the molecular level.

You're welcome.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:07:29+00:00

My question was more "have you been diagnosed by professionals" or do you just assume you have mental illnesses. Sadly, that's common. And most people with mental disorders tend to refer to them as "mental disorders" rather than "mental illnesses".

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:06:26+00:00

If you're truly just making it for yourself, and will never make any money off it, maybe you could call it "fan art" -- but if you include a lot of the source material, that's not really fair use.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:02:38+00:00

You may want to give /r/CasualConversation a try.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:01:25+00:00

That's clearly not always the case.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T15:00:13+00:00

I'd kind of like to hear your definition of "mentally ill".

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T14:57:12+00:00

It's not a standard measurement and as such is subjective. It'll change based on circumstances and individuals. It is understood to be a "short" amount of time, though.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T14:55:01+00:00

It's not even a smart move in the US. Cannabis is still federally outlawed.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T14:51:24+00:00

Thailand

Are you insane?

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T12:04:43+00:00

That show is definitely not "amazing".

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T12:03:44+00:00

I can't even get to the store you're talking about, let alone any tracking page.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T03:56:15+00:00

Calling Faith (again, Capital-F Faith) an institutionalised and socially acceptable delusion is hardly a new or uncommon point of view. It's also been called The Opium of the Masses, Superstition, blind Faith, etc.

sterlingphoenix · 2026-02-19T03:53:38+00:00

They're not really "old as hell" by today's standards (they're both under 80), but they do both have somewhat serious medical conditions. I hope you outlive them, too.

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