One of the reasons I don't get a tattoo is because I was born with essential tremor. Basically just a low-grade tremor of the hands and arms, but it came with a side helping of hyperactive reflexes. I'd either have to be strapped down or I'd have one hell of a scrawl by the end.

People do this for every kind of animal, and it's absolutely bizarre. "Yeah, I absolutely love my cat!" almost always results in a story of tragic cat death (and said death was almost always the result of stupidity on the owner.) I'm convinced people legit think this is some bonding thing, and it perfectly much…

I'm thinking there was probably a reason why someone asked that question. Like the girl was giving off clear signals that she did not, in fact, want it.

Wow, this is actually a little creepy. I had emetophobia for decades. Not to the degree I stopped eating, but I couldn't use public restrooms because I was terrified of seeing someone vomiting or catching something that would make me vomit. I had to have someone prescreen movies if I thought there was a slim chance…

Again, that's why I clearly stated it's the OTHER reason why they do it. I was responding to the article, which gave one reason (increased growth), so I gave the OTHER reason why it is standard practice. I worked in the veterinary industry, including with dairy and beef cattle and meat goats.

Yes, I know, that's why I said the *other* reason for it is stressed immune systems.

The other reason antibiotic use is so common in cattle is because of the way they're kept and bred. When you're feeding an improper diet and keeping animals in stressful situations, the immune system is depressed and illness is common. Better to pretreat all of the cattle before they develop the sickness that would…

My mother has always been a huge drama queen who freaks out at the smallest things. When my sister was around 13 she was hit by a car while riding her bike. On the way to the hospital my mother decided she wasn't going to flip out...for her daughter's sake she was going to stay calm and collected. So she walked…

Many people who don't have fertility problems still want to adopt or use a sperm donor because of genetic issues. I have a family member who used a sperm donor due to severe mental health issues that he was afraid to pass on. So not having fertility issues isn't the only valid reason to use a sperm donor.

If you don't mind my asking, I'm interested to know if you have any other sensory issues? Like I feel weird without a blanket, but I also can't tolerate certain fabrics. Tags on shirts bother me, I can't tolerate any t-shirt with a high neckline, and bras are basically torture. I also walked on my toes until well…

I have the misfortune to care for an elderly parent who can't grasp why turning the heat up to 80 in the middle of summer is an issue. The poor cats drift out to the kitchen and just splay out on the tiles. She'll even use the fact that I walk around draped in a blanket as proof that its 'freezing' in the house.

It doesn't matter how often I wash the sheets, there's still eighty pound of cat hair all over everything. I only have two, but they shed enough for fifty. Honest to Bast, I woke up yesterday gagging on fur.

Me too! I even walk around with a blanket of some sort anytime I'm home. It's really a problem, because I can't sleep without a blanket even when it's sweltering.

Because they get a kick out of being the anonymous Santa. This is totally something my mother would have done when I was young if she had the means. She frequently gave out cash gifts if she overheard someone in need or packed up clothes and left them without a note on people's doorsteps. Part of the joy of giving…

There's just too many jokes about riding to be made there...

34 years here. What do I win?

And I'm telling you that when I'm walking the street and get harassed, it does hurt the same. The fear is the same, the shame, the disgust, the anger. Are you telling me that my lived experience is incorrect and that I can somehow force myself to be hurt less by the actions of others?

I actually sold this stuff. Had meanings with the creators, etc. TOTAL scam (though no more than any other weight loss products we sold in terms of their methods, though the whole 'science' is uh...flimsy....at best.)

Less impact on society? That's irrelevant in this situation. It's great to look at those situations in broader terms, but when it comes to individual actions on a micro level, our impact is determined solely by our actions. If I punch you, it hurts the same no matter what color my skin is. If I verbally harass you…

I dated a guy who liked to be slapped in the face. Because this one guy I knew enjoyed it, does it make is appropriate in society for me to slap every man I see?