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[–] [email protected] 32 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Man, depression's a bitch...

[–] KpntAutismus 8 points 10 months ago

and having to wait two months for an appointment is even worse. (fuck the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung for not giving out enough seats)

[–] MindSkipperBro12 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do what you can because the kid said a double negative, meaning he can do something.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Depends on the dialect. For example in AAVE double negatives don't negate (iirc).

[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago (2 children)

It's contextual, just like in all other forms of English.

The "no double negatives" rule is a fake standard that stuffy Romeaboos tried to tack on to the language, just like they did with not ending sentences with prepositions.

So the next time someone tries to correct a double negative, or tells you not to end a sentence with a preposition, call them a neofascist and punch them in the face.

[–] Soulg 9 points 10 months ago

That escalated quickly

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago
[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

Thanks mate

[–] CobblerScholar 5 points 10 months ago

I needed that today, thank you

[–] answersplease77 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] rockSlayer 7 points 10 months ago

There's always something you can do, even if that something is just staying informed.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

yeah but what do I do if I can't do anything and I am expected to do something

[–] rockSlayer 11 points 10 months ago

do what you can. If that means saying you can't, then stand up for yourself and say no