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ApparentlyImAHeretic 2 points ago +2 / -0

I suppose the part about coming from a foreign country notable, given the different standards for liability across Nations. that said, companies in the United States lie about the ingredients of their shit all the time, just look at olive oil. it's not an issue exclusive to "brown people"

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 9 points ago +9 / -0

scientists suggests gullible dimwits will believe anything you say if you proceeded with "scientists suggest", especially if they're the kind of people that read trashy news articles.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 4 points ago +4 / -0

this reminds me a lot of the gluten-free craze. while some individuals do strictly benefit from cutting gluten, the majority of people who went on this diet benefited not because they were no longer eating gluten, but rather gluten-free products tended to be less processed.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 4 points ago +4 / -0

it's basically a humongous warehouse. once upon a time it was likely a building used to trade and auction livestock.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 8 points ago +8 / -0

EDIT: oh, you're talking about the Chinese talks in San Francisco. to my understanding, the talks concluded a few weeks ago

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 10 points ago +10 / -0

Martin O'Donnell as well, the composer for the original Halo soundtrack.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 21 points ago +21 / -0

James Damore, Google Engineer. He compiled a internal writeup on how google can hire more women, citing multiple peer-reviewed studies. The writeup was leaked to the press with academic references removed and deemed double-plus misogynistic. His writeup had existed within Google for several months before the leak, with no action taken against him. once it was leaked to the press, however, he received death threats from his co-workers before google fired him. There was no disciplinary action taken against the leakers.

I don't even know what his political affiliations were, but his ousting was completely political.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 5 points ago +5 / -0

congratulations for surviving the ongoing genocide against us, my fellow brethren

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 5 points ago +5 / -0

I remember that, did the bullet actually hit a computer?

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 6 points ago +6 / -0

as for making your own community, it's not very hard if you keep the group focused. make sure your community is about something in particular, be it a game or hobby or even geographic location. With the community theme in place, gatekeep the everliving shit out of it by filtering out anyone who does not wish to partake in that hobby or otherwise belongs to the community theme.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 10 points ago +10 / -0

My suggestion would be to look at your hobbies and see if there are groups in your area that match. more mainstream hobbies are unfortunately pretty infested, but it is still possible to find a group that just likes to partake rather than engage in culture war bullshit. generally, the more niche and tactile the hobby is, the better the group.

Athletic hobbies are also a good way to go if you're into that sort of thing. look for groups doing pick up games of basketball, baseball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, etc etc. you'd be surprised how chill jocks can be post-High-School. just be prepared to get in shape, especially for team sports.

lastly, if it's in the cards, you might just have to move. some areas are so infested with moral busy bodies and culture war bullshit that nothing is sacred. I learned that the hard way in two cities I've lived in. unironically, if you live in a blue county, try moving to a purple or red county. definitely do your due diligence by visiting and getting a sense of the vibe before pulling the trigger on anything.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 41 points ago +41 / -0

no, don't you see? a pizzeria didn't have a basement. why are you still questioning the science?

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 2 points ago +3 / -1

So he was a citizen, not a visa holder. Yet after 20 years he goes on a stabbing rampage targeting Irish born children.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 10 points ago +10 / -0

The wise and goofy old mentor is a trope I'll always love, so Gandalf, Iroh, Obiwan, etc. There's something magical about a guy who's been through the best and absolute worst of times, and come out smiling and jolly.

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ApparentlyImAHeretic 3 points ago +3 / -0

did the identity of the attacker get released yet? I know it was a 50yo individual but do we have a mug shot?

by Lethn
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ApparentlyImAHeretic 14 points ago +14 / -0

The funny thing is: AI could never replace actual journalism, not at least without a physical body to do actual investigation and interviewing.

They aren't journalists, they're bloggers. Journalist is dead. It may, in fact, never have lived.

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