Demosthenes @Demosthenes@qoto.org

PBS Kids teaches Mexican culture and accents more than American. Why is this subsidized?

@@atruehero@mstdn.social "The virus alone 100% could get though a mask. If this is so then how does it provide actual protection? All it takes is one particle to infect you."

Anything less effective than an N95 mask will not provide full protection. The cheap masks are mostly about catching the large mucus particles and getting you to touch your nose less. Also, severity of the illness is a function of initial viral load. If you reduce the amount of virus you're initially exposed to, you reduce your illness severity.

"Must we social distance ourselves from our friends, co-workers, loved ones, and friends?"

The extent at which you isolate is a function of your risk tolerance. Just know that if you get sick, you could unintentionally infect those around you. If all of you know that risk and accept it then so be it.

"Humans have survived eons without having to wear diapers on our face for in case shit happens."

We lived for eons without washing our hands after shitting too, but we learned not to. Regardless, we will have a vaccine too that will largely make the masks unnecessary.

61% of Americans say we're on the verge of civil war: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/powder-keg-61-say-us-on-verge-of-civil-war-52-already-prepping

What do you think the chances are of widespread conflict on or around the US election?

Plant thread. Show your plants! This is an avocado tree that we're growing from an avocado from the grocery store.

What's the best switch game besides BoTW and Animal Crossing?

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death sends a chill down my spine. If Republicans cram though a right-wing appointee, it's going to drastically increase the chances of widespread conflict in the coming weeks.

What is the logic behind thinking a fart joke is immature?

It's working!! While the market has seen an 8% increase in the last few days, my bot has made a 16% increase in the test funds!!

I kind of assume that most posts with a generic female anime profile pic that post about absolutely nothing are either bots or members of a three letter agency.

after losing 16% of input funds in just a week, I found two bugs in my cryptocurrency trading bot, lol. I won't be a millionaire soon i guess

What do you all have planned this weekend?
I have no plans! might check out FastAI v2 if I get bored on Sunday though.

this is a bad week to start testing of my cryptocurrency trading bot, lol

relief forever
the laxitive kicking in
logjam soon unstuck

like a scratch and sniff
as fingers come away brown
never trust a fart

#haiku

Listen to this toot.