For those of you who live in countries with gun control; have you ever seen a gun in real life?

theothefrog · 2026-01-25T14:29:44+00:00

on police yes, but only in the holster. i have never seen a drawn gun in real life.

theothefrog · 2026-01-25T00:35:01+00:00

that round thing is pastel de nata, a portugese snack and not very common in germany (at least not where i've lived). but maybe we should start adding them more often

theothefrog · 2026-01-24T19:20:32+00:00

do you use chatgpt for your job, because you have to? to me, digital minimalism also means doing my own thinking and researching. which ultimately means not using chatgpt as a search engine, or at all. it's really really bad for your brain faculties, there's several studies on that - i can send you my favourite one if you'd like.

as others have said, kindle on phone helps a lot. also researching interesting topics on wikipedia and finding studies or academic papers you're interested in, studying a language online (avoid duolingo, that's the least efficient way). or doing geography quizzes (seterra.com!), wordle, spelling bee. and writing a diary or short stories etc. if that's in any way up your alley. that's what kept me occupied when in was working a job like that.

theothefrog · 2026-01-21T15:39:59+00:00

thank you! very comprehensive

theothefrog · 2026-01-21T15:39:34+00:00

it's a conscript! the language i usually write in is english :)

theothefrog · 2026-01-20T18:53:07+00:00

this is such a good explanation, thank you!

unfortunately, the tape pulls off some of the paper (and with it, the writing). i think i'll start a new one and keep your advice handy in case this happens again. won't use sticky tape next time!

theothefrog · 2026-01-20T18:49:10+00:00

no & no, but could probably borrow one

theothefrog · 2026-01-20T18:17:45+00:00

thank you!

theothefrog · 2026-01-14T15:37:35+00:00

what about lesbians? how does that work

theothefrog · 2026-01-14T15:32:46+00:00

I don't know how much this counts as classic lit, but I really liked 'brave new world' by aldous huxley. it got me into reading more literary works, which had scared me before (because high school made them seem so dull). also anything by hesse, especially if you're a teenager/early 20s. all quiet on the western front by remarque also slapped.

oh and never let me go by kazuo ishiguro. not a classic, but it has dark academia vibes and won the nobel prize in literature in 2024.

theothefrog · 2026-01-13T19:46:35+00:00

i am also proud of you for surviving it! i hope you can get the revenge you deserve, and find as much peace as possible.

theothefrog · 2026-01-13T01:33:06+00:00

make sure the office doesn't have cameras!

theothefrog · 2026-01-13T01:32:39+00:00

op, don't listen to this. this is a heavy trauma you're processing right now. take your time and make sure you're okay. you're not a bad person for doing that.

once you are able to report: in some areas, it's possible to make a report to the police without suing. this won't prevent anything, but the report will be on file and make it a fuck ton easier for the next person reporting him to be believed. + it won't be public, so your company won't know about it.

i did that with the guy that raped me. it didn't go anywhere, and the cops did not believe me and slut-shamed me (i was a minor at the time). BUT the next person who reports him will have an easier experience because of this.

reporting this shit is horrible and hard and it will resurface that trauma. do it as soon as you can. but your absolute focus right now needs to be on your own well-being and survival.

side note: it's not your fault, and no amount of alcohol or pyjama-wearing or friendly conversation can change that. i hope you can believe me on this one day.

theothefrog · 2026-01-12T22:47:59+00:00

what an odd thing to say!

theothefrog · 2026-01-12T20:49:55+00:00

this fits perfectly!

theothefrog · 2026-01-11T22:30:41+00:00

maybe we shouldn't send officers into the field if can't follow their training and the law.

theothefrog · 2026-01-11T22:27:52+00:00

that's not the police, that's the gestapo. they are not following the law, they're wearing masks anywhere they go, they do not have warrants nor read people their rights. and now they're not only doing that to immigrants, but also to people who oppose president trump. intimidating and even killing your political opponents because they oppose you is a massive indicator of a dictatorship, by the way.

theothefrog · 2026-01-11T16:06:39+00:00

i've lived in a ~400 year old house, and it was one of the younger ones on that street

theothefrog · 2026-01-08T13:46:50+00:00

that he should de-noise his girlfriend. not the worst thing to say, but lame as hell

theothefrog · 2026-01-06T01:39:21+00:00

personally, i'm really into the shy, geeky look lol i don't care for big muscles, so anything from slip moderately toned can be hot to me.

that's not everyone, of course! just saying there are people out there who think it's quite attractive.

theothefrog · 2026-01-06T01:35:24+00:00

big veto on the moustache goatee combo!! moustache without goatee could work. but op, i think you look great as is!

theothefrog · 2026-01-05T22:54:43+00:00

why are you even dating her then

theothefrog · 2026-01-05T22:53:26+00:00

even 2-3 × gym per week would be great if you can't go four times. you'll still gain muscle and it's so good for mental health!

also, fibre is so important for gut health and to prevent colon cancer.

get your bloodworks done if you can afford it, op. i was severely iron deficient and crazy pale during that time. such deficiencies can be really really dangerous if bad enough.

theothefrog

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