cholesterol

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[–] cholesterol 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

An embryo results from the fusion of an egg and a sperm (both are called 'gametes'), and although the embryo is initially more reminiscent of an egg than a sperm, it is not itself an egg (or a sperm). The person I replied to is conflating eggs and embryos.

[–] cholesterol 5 points 11 months ago

However, I disagree with the premise that there is a choice to begin with.

Yes, me too. I'm just expanding on the consequence of thinking sexuality is a choice.

[–] cholesterol 38 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Not trying to defend the ruling, but it's not eggs, it's embryos

[–] cholesterol 27 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I would think that everyone choosing their sexuality implies that everyone essentially has the ability to 'be' any sexuality.

[–] cholesterol 5 points 11 months ago

Because of the fedora-wearing neckbeard stereotype.

[–] cholesterol 15 points 11 months ago (1 children)

True, since launching the most celebrated VR game ever in 2020, then redefining handhelds in 2022 (while completely turning Linux gaming on its head in passing), Valve has done nothing other than release the sequel to the most popular PC shooter of all time. However do they stay in business?

[–] cholesterol -1 points 11 months ago (7 children)

To anyone who might be moderating a report over me in this comment chain: I am pretty confident that among my many opinions on all sorts of things are some you would label transphobic.

I'm also strongly against what you're doing with this extension. I think therefore I deserve to be labeled as one of the 'bad people'.

[–] cholesterol 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I am fine with anyone blocking me. I absolutely agree that doesn't somehow 'infringe on my free speech' or whatever. My concern was about self censorship, social pressures, enforcing taboo within communities that would use tools such as this. I think the real victims of labelling 'good' and 'bad' people by color will end up being the members of the very communities that embrace this kind of idea. It does absolutely remind me of an episode of Black Mirror. I think it's a very 'dark path' kind of thing, whether people might find that dramatic or not.

"go meet your neighbors and make some connections that matter" - is pretty condescending. My neighbours are nice. Danish woman and a Polish guy. But then again, I can't see their 'color', so who really knows.

[–] cholesterol 17 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Is that a default-ish tray these days? It looks like a complete mess.

[–] cholesterol -5 points 11 months ago (10 children)

If you have the ability, please flag me red in your system.

[–] cholesterol 28 points 11 months ago (26 children)

This seems like a dystopic tool for exerting social control. Better not step outside the lines, or the algorithm will make you the wrong color. Will this comment itself turn me red?

[–] cholesterol 21 points 11 months ago (3 children)

If only computers could automate repetitive tasks. Oh, well.

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