angrystego

It's not cold physically, it's cold emotionally.

Guitar and books are great hobbies to return to when you're older. It can be harder with sports.

I've checked and it seems things are not that bad on that front. The identified new Chinese sources were eliminated, if I understand correctly. There are still some sources unaccounted for, which is concerning, but those might be anywhere, not just in China.

Here's an article, if you were interested: https://climate.nasa.gov/news/3065/nasa-funded-network-tracks-the-recent-rise-and-fall-of-ozone-depleting-pollutants/

That depends on the country and local experience with the US, which differes a lot. When it comes to Europe, US presence in NATO is crucial for the region's security since WW2.

So much sweetness in one photo!

Well, there are already countries where people are not allowed to be furries and countries where the persecution is just starting. It can happen anywhere. There's just one intolerance, no matter what target it choses. I'm not trying to compare furries and lgbt in any other way than in the hate those groups ignite in some people. And the hate is what I'm concerned with.

Also China recently started producing freons again. I thought we got rid of that problem for good, but no..

This is a worthy take that is unfortunately quite rarely seen. People are just not rational enough.

Yep, but Star Trek is written to make a point about society.

I'm supporting trans people as well. This is not a popularity contest and I don't view it as either-or. I believe both trans people and furries should be part of the general discours about tolerance and inclusivity of our society. Our tolerance should be broad and not focused only on sexual minorities.

Let's not tolerate narrowing the spectrum of ways people can enjoy their lives. That's what totalitarian regimes do. They prohibit this and prohibit that, and in the end, you are only allowed to watch the approved movies, listen to the approved music and wear the approved clothes. You can stop expressing yourself, you can stop engaging in your hobbies, you can stop living the way you want to live, you can survive. But it sucks all happiness from your life.

I see a huge potential for them to become an at risk minority. Why shouldn't I defend a group that I think is innocent and under threat? I don't want them to be next. Bullying of groups of people who do no harm, just want to express themselves in their own way, makes me sick.