chknbwl

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[–] chknbwl 6 points 4 months ago

Cost is a function of supply and demand. GMO crops yield more, so there would be a larger supply, thus driving down cost if demand remains the same. This is totally pedantic though because you're still right:

They charge more because you have no option.

I took capitalist greed as a given... my bad.

[–] chknbwl 4 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I often wonder how inexpensive produce would be if GMO crops weren't demonized. I know the USA has several varieties of GMO fruit and veg on the market, but it's availability is so scarce, and many countries still outright ban any bioengineered organism.

[–] chknbwl 9 points 4 months ago

PigeonPlow™

[–] chknbwl 3 points 5 months ago

I would do this, specifically for pollinators (i.e. honeybees, hummingbirds, butterflies, bats). They co-habitate fairly well and vertebrate pollinators help keep insect pest populations under control.

A nice bonus would be to add a sizeable water feature to encourage dragonfly growth. Of course, this all depends on the geography.

[–] chknbwl 22 points 5 months ago (1 children)

"In case you haven't caught on, I just slipped my dick down your throat, and you thanked me for it." ~ ~~Negan Smith~~ Elon Musk

[–] chknbwl 18 points 5 months ago

The last (and only) supreme court justice to be removed from their position in the history of the United States was almost six decades ago.

AFAIK there is unfortunately no legal precedent set for this situation. It seems our best shot is to simply vote in our future elections. Otherwise, unprecedented situations call for unprecedented solutions.

[–] chknbwl 99 points 5 months ago (5 children)

That man does black metal a disservice. I speak on behalf of many metalheads:

FUCK FASCISTS

[–] chknbwl 1 points 5 months ago

Poly bushings/mounts and a good drop on coilovers changed my '92 Accord like night and day.

Nice fit on those wheels too

[–] chknbwl 1 points 6 months ago

It sounds like she was a great person, and I'm happy you've found peace. I'm sure she'll rest well knowing that.

I know all too well that time holds no prejudice to anyone. Take care, friend.

[–] chknbwl 104 points 6 months ago

Who do I crowdfund to DDoS the DDoS'ers?

The Internet Archive, and by extension the Wayback Machine, are integral to Internet democracy and accountability. We can't lose that.

[–] chknbwl 11 points 6 months ago
[–] chknbwl 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

the Zelda material is super sad for me as well because my late baby sister and I bonded tightly over the Zelda games

First off, I hope you have been able to find your solace. Losing family sucks, but when it's someone that close to you it frankly changes you. This internet stranger's heart is with you, FWIW.

My brother and I bonded over the Zelda franchise (specifically the OoT/MM era, plus WW). We grew up rough, weren't sure if we would even make it to our thirties, and those adventure games helped us escape from some pretty crappy experiences. To us, it's more than a franchise: it's a culture.

Link is (usually) never the same character in the games; they're like reincarnations. Being a Link doesn't mean being one singular person. To me, being a Link means being steadfast, flexible, compassionate and, above all, adventurous. Things anyone can do/be, and that's why I think the Zelda franchise fosters some truly amazing gamers when they play those games. Although I do find myself regularly curbing the invasive thoughts to break people's pots... small price to pay!

I digress, the explosive prevalence of the Internet has led to printed walkthrough manuals being a thing of the Early Aughts. Ahh, it's great getting older!

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