Is racism acceptable from a minority, or sexism acceptable from a woman? Is it OK for a deaf person to be a bigot when it comes to firing an autistic guy?
@JonKramer Yes. I was an outlier in 2016 when people in more culturally dominant and sophisticated bubbles than mine — I live in the deep-red state of Arkansas — were scoffing at the notion Trump could win. I knew better. And I turned out to be right.
The only problem, is the mosquitoes are out full force today... I hadn't noticed that they were missing!
This week, I went over to Bluesky and asked people who'd left Mastodon why they left, and lots of people told me. I grabbed the replies and crunched them and wrote up a summary. I think it's really interesting and often kind of wrenching.
https://erinkissane.com/mastodon-is-easy-and-fun-except-when-it-isnt
You live on stolen land. Yes, you. Here is a map you can look at to see who it was stolen from:
Dolophones conifera, the "wrap around" spider did *nothing wrong* -- these spiders are literal wall flowers (branch buds?) and just want to curl up and not be noticed.
You can pick them up and they will run around in a panic until they find a place to "wrap" so they can feel safe.
They are unlikely to but, and if they do their venom isn't anything much.
Let them be poor things live in Australia with all kinds of dangerous creatures like bull ants and Australians.
Signs of #Stroke (from the #CDC). FAST diagnosis:
F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?
T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.
Here's some tips for all the newcomers on here:
-Introduce yourself by sharing your greatest fears and weaknesses. It is standard.
-If you wish to verify your account, simply post your social security number. We value security here, so remember to add in "I do not consent to any identity theft".
-Socialize by telling us who your favorite uncle is. It doesn't have to be your uncle. It can be anyone's uncle. Maybe you don't have an uncle. That's okay. No one will judge you for that.
BS in Physics. Will not tolerate hate. I am active here and on Post.