Thank you, much appreciated!

Could someone post the transcript here? I refuse to adhere to “accept cookies or subscribe” model. Much appreciated.

Plenty of those around. I hope they find an outlet for that frustration, do some introspection and become the best version of themselves, whatever that looks like. I’m just not interested in being a part of that process.

Yes.

Making a lot of outrageous assumptions here, enough to make me lean towards you either being a bot, or just incredibly ignorant. Either way, I’ll have a more pleasant life without you, hopefully you can find some happiness in your life as well. :)

Well, that is certainly a takeaway from this. Maybe not the intended or correct one, but certainly a takeaway.

Thanks, it was about 20 years ago, and exactly as you said, good riddance.

Funnily enough, my grandfather who fought in the winter war supported me. Quote: “War is not a place for anyone. It is horrifying.”

Finland. My own father came very close to disowning me for not going to the army. He did call me colourful slurs for years, before I cut ties.

We have it, it sucks. Especially in it’s current form, it’s discriminatory and archaic. You basically have 4 choices: go to the army, do civil service (pesudo-slave labour essentially), go to jail (usually house arrest) or try to get out of it by faking a mental illness.

I did civil service, and nobody told me of the stigma that follows not going to the army; especially conservative people will treat you like a second class citizen, a coward, lazy, hippie or a traitor. It’s even worse if you decide to protest and go to jail instead of serving. On top of that, there’s not a lot of the service places nowadays, it cannot be a for profit company, and has to be “useful to the community” sort of thing. Most people go to schools, unemployment centers or old folk’s homes. The work I did for 364 days was in a school, and had nothing to do with my studies or interests, nor did it teach me any skills. I was mostly bored out of my mind.

Being stuck in the army/service also delays your studies, and can make it harder for some people to continue studying afterwards due to the forced delay in between.

If you add in how it’s incredibly discriminatory, that only males have to do it, it’s voluntary for females, and certain religious groups get a free pass, but I can’t get a free pass because of my principals or morals. I believe some promising athletes can get a free pass as well, but don’t quote me on that.

Basically, at least in it’s current state, it’s bad. With some fundamental changes and prioritizing the wishes/principals of the individual, I wouldn’t have a problem with it. I’m not a fan of my individual choice being ignored with a threat of jailtime. An opt-out model I would be fine with, but I guess that kind of doesn’t fit with your questions, as it’s not exactly mandatory at that point.

There’s a lot more to be said, but that covers most of my main opinions briefly.

You have a way with words, this was a beautiful way of putting my feelings into words. I will use this rhetoric going forward in your honor. Thank you.

I mean, 19 years as an active member of EFF, but sure. You do you.

I hope you take this in the spirit in which it was meant: fuck you and your defeatist edgy apathy. Refuse and resist until the bitter end.

Exact same answer, except no hammocks, candles, soap or PS5 but I might have some weed.

Have you tried utilizing A* algorithm as a basis for your search pattern yet?

Star Control 2, Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah first quote when you meet them. Chilling, voice acting is so good. Voice acting in that game was so good, I still listen to the dialogues every once in a while.

"We sense… something… something ancient… a sickly smell… a chilling wind.

My ancestors scream from within their chambers in my mind

but I cannot understand their words.

This feeling… a memory? It sickens us, and for the first time in our lives

for the first time in generations

We fear."

Man, I wish GOG would bring it back. Original was on quicktime, I’ve tried a couple of times throughout the years to get it working on a modern OS, no dice :(

Shameless gog dreamlist plug if you loved this game too (not mine)

https://www.gog.com/dreamlist/game/zoombinis-logical-journey-2001

None, before my mom saw me play Soldier of Fortune and shoot a dudes’ ball off. After that she bought me an “educational, age appropriate game”, The Logical Journey of the Zoombini. I wasn’t supposed to play violent games, and instead play this game I was supposed to get bored of because it’s educational, and go play outside.

Jokes on her, I loved that game, and played it a ton.

Of course I ignored the rule of violent games and just learned to alt+tab as a reflex if I heard someone open my door. Useful skill in other parts of life as well…

Our senior Karma has this problem as well. Her kittens (adults now, though) clean her quite often. You can help out by damping a cloth, and “petting” him with it. It should be very pleasant for the cat as well, since it simulates grooming. She has dementia, and that has caused her to not groom as well or as much as would be necessary, so we pet her with a damp towel if she stinks, and she loves it.

I would recommend a consultation with a vet to rule out underlying issues that would make him unwilling/unable to groom himself, as cats are naturally very clean and prone to grooming, it’s worth checking out just in case.

All 3 of ours are quite vocal, but only Ciri drives me crazy. She is extremely social young cat, and every time someone leaves the house, goes to the bathroom, takes a shower or goes out of sight for any reason, she will start yowling after them, and not in a cute way, it’s a banshee wail. She will also do this if she thinks it’s feeding time (1-2h before actual feeding time) or if she “can’t find anyone”. If ignored, she will escalate to clawing doors or bullying the other two to provoke a reaction.

We know the only way to make it stop is not to react, but she is REALLY good at provoking a reaction, especially when she starts this operation 04:30 in the morning when I need to get up in 2 hours for work…

Otherwise a very pleasant, smart cat.

On the left, the criminal herself, chilling with her (suspected) mom.