Rukmer

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[–] Rukmer 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Both can be true. People see his humanity, he's not willing to put this baby in a bad position. He may very well be a victim of circumstance. But for all anyone knows, the people he stole the car from could have replied on it just as much. I know I'd never financially recover from that and I wouldn't have a lot of empathy for the thief, but that doesn't mean the situation isn't nuanced.

[–] Rukmer 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

YOU were the one who said it was Detroit? If so these people need their cars. Other than in the main part of the city, you can't get to anything without a car. Your original comment made a valid point but beyond that you just refuse to accept nuance. It doesn't matter that America would be better without the car infrastructure when that's not the reality we live in.

[–] Rukmer 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't know what the person you're replying to does for work, but I feel like what their work is really makes a big difference. Teachers don't (or shouldn't) teach kids any differently based on orientation, political ideology, etc., other than perhaps excusing them from work that goes against their beliefs (for example celebrating a holiday they take objection to). The teacher isn't required to "go against their beliefs" and do something they disagree with, only to keep their mouth shut about any disagreements they may have with a student's lifestyle. A teacher should not be able to refuse to teach anyone because they are not being asked to do a special job catering to any particular student. If they disagree with the curriculum, I would guess they just shouldn't be a teacher then (as in, if you're a high school science teacher you may be required to teach evolution).

Similarly with a doctor, they should not be able to say "I refuse to treat you because you're gay/religious/political." Everyone gets the same medical care. The only exception I can think of is transgender medical care, but if they don't want to do that they can just not go into that field.

Anything that involves creating is a little different. A wedding photographer would be more actively participating in a gay wedding. Or a Christian wedding, etc. If they feel really uncomfortable with that, they shouldn't have to. That doesn't change my opinion that they're closed-minded and bigoted, and it doesn't mean people can't leave them bad reviews stating as much. Plus, these services are not basic rights, whereas healthcare and education are basic rights.

[–] Rukmer 18 points 1 year ago

Former gifted kid? ADHD? Twice exceptional?

[–] Rukmer 13 points 1 year ago (4 children)

And just eat in general. My goodness sometimes I'm so surprised, I'll be feeling terrible (usual for me) and I'll realize I haven't eaten in a long time and take like one bite of something and instantly my headache and possibly fatigue are significantly better.

[–] Rukmer 1 points 1 year ago

I would literally never pay money for my kid to be able to watch Disney or probably any TV. The only thing I ever pay money for is a few educational apps and they are cheap. You can't rent kid's movies at the library if you don't pirate things.

[–] Rukmer 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This article says they're raising it to $10, no? I think this is the article I read earlier. But Central Park is fantastic and the only thing I know about Apple TV.

[–] Rukmer 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Is Plex not it anymore? I'm not really privy to details but my wife runs a Plex server that we can access from anywhere. It's free and we each have our own profiles. Even my parents have a profile.

[–] Rukmer 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Haha I'm the same, severely ADHD but really sensitive to the stimulants. But my metabolism is slow, so it lasts me most of the day when I take it early. And yeah I have cats... I keep my pill in bed, and when I roll over to take it, they literally step all over me on me face and slam their heads into my head hahaha.

[–] Rukmer 7 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I've rarely seen this. I have seen some inconsiderate things like people thinking they could bring their "purse dogs" in Dollar Tree? But I've never been to anyone's house where the dog is just allowed to steal food, or jump on people, etc. Other than a few well-behaved service dogs in my lifetime, I've never seen a dog in a restaurant. That's not legal. I've heard of people acting like ESAs have public access, but I've never actually seen it.

[–] Rukmer 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I set an alarm and wake up an hour before I wake up to take my stimulants. I take them then sleep for another hour. That's the only way they don't worsen my insomnia. And I'm in the smallest dose and I take it before the sun rises.

I had severe insomnia before I got my stimulants and as long as I keep that very early regimen they don't worsen my insomnia.

[–] Rukmer 2 points 1 year ago

I like when I come here and someone has the same thought process as I and also someone follows up with checking the hypothesis.

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