The problem with that ideal you lay out at the end, is that it comes back to the point of basically lying when you say you care about LGBTQ+ people.

Sure, you do CARE....just not as much as you do for your guns. And lower taxes. Good to know ACTUAL PEOPLE THAT ARE BREATHING AND PAYING TAXES TOO are lower on your list…

Not directly, No. He argued that we should stay together because of the child (which would permit him to continue to treat me poorly), but I know from my own upbringing that “staying together for the kids” is one of the worst things you can do to your kids. I did not want to raise the child as a single mother, but I…

Holy shit. I realized in real time while reading this how ingrained the social stigma is, because I got annoyed when I first read it. I went immediately and unconsciously into that useless territory of “man up” or some such bullshit, and I had to stop, pause, and walk myself back. So, clearly we need more work…

Something that just came to mind: Apple TV+ is getting a Foundation TV series. Which, if done right, could be the kind of show we need right now, seeing as how the backstory of the series is that the death of intellectualism caused the death of the Galactic Empire.

Almost nobody will ever admit it, but the world needs pedantic people like you and me. Otherwise language blends too much and our entire vocabulary becomes “I am Groot” or “Station.” Except that we don’t have the psychological capacity to tell one Station from another.

That they don’t have to share their cakes when their birthdays come around?

ok yeah call that shit out, but I’m still gonna call out that terrible fucking headline, because come on.

Can we reserve phrases like “the dumbest shit ever” for dumber shit than this? Like, this is some “EA is the worst company in America” level hyperbole. Like, it’s a fucking demo.

Then you’re doing everything you can. It sounds like you’re trying to help them keep any possible perspective, you’re praising their effort, and you’re hanging on for dear life. I’m sorry it isn’t easing up at all for you. :(

He abused authority, he shouldn’t be given a position of authority again. The fact that you’re pretending this is a really complex or confusing idea says a lot about YOU.

Christ on a stick, I feel like Simon Pegg in Hot Fuzz yelling “You’re a detective. Detect!” Admittedly a lot of this article is very detailed and interesting, especially about Twitch’s insane cut and how he’s paying his moderators and about his decent views on paying taxes. I’m glad I found all that out.

“I’m a reporter, not an accountant”

The whole thing is a Wimpy exchange: I’ll gladly reduce my carbon footprint Tuesday for a bunch of wasted electricity today.

They have something for that. It’s called a drummer. 

Drats, foiled again by homonyms!! Appreciate the catch!

He's 6, you berk. And experiences human emotions.

Knocking down e-ink displays because it plays videos badly is like being upset the newspaper you bought doesn’t come with a headphone jack.

I’ve used this on a few pictures of my baby boy, who died when he was six months old.  I don’t care if I’m selling my soul - getting animated pictures of him is a fucking gift.

Agree to disagree indeed. On a number of things.