I’m sorry you’ve lost the right to do actual good work in the places that probably need it most. I don’t know about teaching in Mexico but you could try Canada? Although we’re being picky with immigrants now too (and our shitty government refuses to admit that trans people from the US should be granted refugee status here).

Similar boat, I was pissed to be forced into viewing ads and didn’t want to give them my money. The funniest part is though that I then switched to a Lemmy app that also had ads and used it that way for months. Eventually paid for the Lemmy app because those devs actually deserve the money, unlike reddit.

Exactly. It’s comparative to someone refusing to take ibuprofen or acetaminophen because that won’t “cure the flu”, but it will sure as hell make you feel a bit (or a lot) better while you have to endure it.

From what I’ve seen, 3D printers are best at oversaturating local markets with a bunch of useless trinkets. (Just kidding though I know they have legit medical uses but oh my god)

Mexico City has a much better scene for queer folks if you’re serious. Though there is quite a bit of pushback currently about US remote workers moving down there and gentrifying.

I don’t have any good ones but apparently my partner’s mom used to “jokingly” tell the kids “you’re special with a capital R” (back when that word was in fashion)

So many people here saying to do things like hobbies (which can be great), but aren’t any of you ever bored while doing your hobbies? I have like at least 5 different hobbies at any given time and even though I often love them, sometimes no matter what I try I’m just bored as fuck.

I hope everyone here who drinks oat or almond milk realizes how marked up those milks are and figures out that purchasing those nuts or oats in bulk, and then just making your own alt milk, is way cheaper and actually really easy to do.

Yeah they’re a super queer friendly publication so it was definitely a tongue in cheek comment. I can see why outside of that context (and in the context of our current awful fucking world) it would be seen differently though.

As someone who learned English as a second language and French as a third, I promise you, most people are not assholes like this. Most people are happy to hear you try and happy to help. If they’re rude, they’re just assholes and that’s a reflection on them as a person and not on your skills.

As long as my bills are paid and I have a steady income, if I want something, I’ll usually buy it. If its something more frivolous or expensive, like the e-scooter I bought myself last year, I’ll just wait for a good sale/deal. But if its something relatively cheap (like under $100), I usually just get it.

I don’t want kids and I have no hope to ever owning a home where I live. Probably unlikely to retire unless I keep pushing at this job I have and hate but has a great pension. Might as well use my money while I can.

I have been trying to tighten up my finances though since, y’know, everything. But it’s tough when I’ve become accustomed to spoiling myself.

Its honestly probably one of the most shoplifted items because its one of the most necessary, and people who are struggling can’t afford it. There’s a reason underwear and socks are the most requested items at shelters.

To me this is similar to putting those bars on street benches so that people can’t sleep on them. It’s very much a “fuck you” to those who are already struggling the most.

Omg is that why I’ve never tasted the difference? Like, I can taste the difference from a glass bottle obviously, but I’ve never noticed anything different in coke when I go down to Mexico.

But who will farm all the sugar when the illegals [sic] are in alligator whatever

NO. GOD NO. NO GOD PLEASE NO. NO. NO. NOO.

Those both look pretty friggin sweet tbh

Don’t you talk shit about my grayscale. I got a gray cat to match and he blends perfectly into the couch, thank you.

This is certainly a silly post, but as someone who has been on the rally side, it’s genuinely appreciated. We each do what we can.

I upvoted cause I didn’t notice what community it was in. While my heart continues to want the upvote because it’s a nice post, I will take your point and remove it :(

None of the Zionists I know irl are Jewish actually