The foundation of the building I live in is from the 1880’s. Does that count?
Bunbury
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When I was about 12 or so I had a AA battery and some copper wire I used for crafting. Out of nowhere I suddenly got really curious how good of a conductor that wire would be. So I pressed it onto both poles with my fingers. Had a nice black scorched line in my thumb for a few months because it turns out the excess energy needs to go somewhere. In this case in the form of extreme heat.
Yep. It’s a big part of why my partner and I opted not to have kids. Not only is not having kids one of the best ways to limit one’s own carbon footprint but I also am deeply worried about the quality of life for us and for all generations after us.
I hope you’re right about the testing. Wish it said in the article. Also more sex ed is always a good idea.
Sadly I don’t think you’re wrong about the puritanical bit. I didn’t think I was but the idea of this many sexual partners in this short a time does make me uncomfortable. Definitely gave me something to think about and maybe uncovered some bias worth working on.
What are the chances that one of the first 50 or so people had some kind of STD and this is just a mass-spreader event? What are the chances that she now has permanently damaged her health?
I’m fine with sex between consenting adults as long as it happens safely. I just don’t see how this could possibly have been safe. And even if (and that’s a big “if”) all of the participants got tested beforehand, what are the chances that the next person “inspired by” her will also do this safely?
Actually in the Netherlands there is a program is called “Drugs Information and Monitoring System” (DIMS). You can take your illegal drugs there without facing any type of punishment. They’ll test your drugs (usually) for free just to see if they contain what you’d expect. It’s a harm-reduction project.
I get that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but surely you’ll also understand those people who want to get certain questions (like kids) over with early. It’s also why a lot of people put some of those things on their dating profiles for others to see before even connecting.
For some things there is no point to proceed if the answer doesn’t match between the couple. Just means they aren’t compatible and that’s ok. Better to find out before you have a deep emotional connection in my opinion. Less heartbreak that way.
Same with politics. I can’t imagine having formed a connection with someone over other stuff and then finding out they are on the opposite side politically speaking. Nowadays politics and ethics are very deeply linked and I won’t be with someone with poor ethics. It’s just not something to compromise on.
Sure it’s private. I wouldn’t walk up to a random person and ask them if they have deep rooted trauma, a mental illness, a substance abuse problem, if they want kids, if they are emotionally available etc.
However, in a partner those things are often incredibly useful to know. Same for where they stand politically.
Currently in a waiting room because my knees stopped kneeing. And I’m younger than 35.
1, 4, 9 or 19 depending on the temperature in the bedroom.
When my best friend started crying hysterically and begging to sleep over at our place because she knew she’d be severely beaten at home that night (for losing a hat at school that day). Not only was she not allowed to sleep over, but I was told off for asking. They did nothing about the abuse she told us about.
If I hadn’t known then I’d have known 2 years after when she screamed at me for going out of my way to save a kitten.
I was on the left before I started reading / watching anything online. My positions didn’t change but it feels like all of politics shifted right. So I guess im further left now by comparison than I used to be.
I think the main difference for me is that the internet wrecked my trust in the mainstream media and people in power. I question things more now than I used to. Then again that could have happened naturally just by growing up too.