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General Discussion » Happy venting thread » Post 22026

Hima

Power back again
Got the CompTIA complete A+ study guide.
It’s a big, advanced guide for computers and the consumer electronics involved.
I will take the test soon, but also the book is full of stuff I care about, it will be engaging to read.

Generals » Don't blame me, I voted for the other guy. (Politics General) » Post 158641

Background Pony #7A74
A story from the Olympics broke today, relevant to yesterday’s discussion. Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her fight with Algeria’s Imane Khelif after 46 seconds. Turns out the Algerian boxer is controversial, having failed gender tests in the past due to having XY chromosomes and very high levels of testosterone. The Algerian boxer is able to hit her opponents with a strength nearing with that of a man, causing potential serious injuries to her opponents. I can’t say for certain whether she is trans or has a disorder of sex development which causes some females to have XY chromosomes and blood testosterone levels typical of a male.
Point of all this? Showing the effect of testosterone and how unfair these sports can get for women when they have to go up against trans or DSD athletes.
Then at the end, here are a few much needed facts showing why having men and women compete in the same sports is a really bad idea.
  • Men have on average 61 percent more muscle mass.
  • Men have on average 75 percent more muscle mass in their arms and 90 percent more strength in their upper body than women.
  • In an experiment, the impact force was tested in 20 men and 19 women. All were physically active and in good shape. Men hit on average 162 percent harder than women. And the weakest blow among the men was still more powerful than the hardest blow among the women.
  • Before puberty, boys’ and girls’ physical abilities and testosterone levels are similar. But after puberty, boys’ testicles produce 30 times more testosterone, which means that men have 15-20 times more testosterone in their blood than women.
  • Since testosterone, among other things, affects muscle mass, bones and red blood cells, it has great importance for physical performance. Men have, on average, twelve percent higher levels of the protein hemoglobin, which red blood cells use to transport oxygen. Thus, men also get more fuel for the muscles than women.
And that’s just some of the differences…
The end of yesterday’s strange and bizarre conversation nagged me, therefore this final post on the topic. Peace.

Generals » Don't blame me, I voted for the other guy. (Politics General) » Post 158500

Zincy
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In Vino Veritas
Fun (or unfun) fact about me, my specialty is in social ostracism and the breakdown of group dynamics.
So, it’s particularly fascinating to me to watch this. I think I could easily design a study that tested the intensity of social ostracism and the speed of recovery when compared across political leaning.

Roleplaying » Looking for ERP partners thread [NSFW] » Post 7062

Lumolla
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Lumolla [InvisorFAA]
I’m looking to play in a mostly nonsexual bdsm roleplay with lofty sadomasochistic feelings of defencelessness, helplessness and submission or resistance.
I love electric collars, rods and limb devices. Straps, soft or cold metal cuffs. Long whips, riding crops and thin sticks. Breath play, endurance tests and possibly more! :o
I’m sub leaning switch and dm me if anything of that sounds remotely interesting, my discord is “Lumolla”

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Generals » Don't blame me, I voted for the other guy. (Politics General) » Post 157555

Poison Trail
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In the short term, it’s very likely that a new Republican administration could not only halt support for Ukraine but also put pressure on NATO to stop theirs too. There won’t be anything extreme like putting American boots on the ground to support Russia, but language is definitely going to shift more towards seeing Russian expansion as an “inevitability” and NATO resistance as the anomaly to push against and undermine.
On the longer term, the two elements that made up the entirety of the first administration in terms of achievements: the three SCOTUS picks and 4+ trillion dollar tax cuts for the rich have been festering behind the scenes for the last 4 years to great effect for Republicans, securing loopholes for a future president to abuse and corporate support dependent on their guy being elected again to make it rain once more. The COVID pandemic was a gigantic benefit that allowed them to hide the majority of the backlash from the excess tariffs and tax cuts, had their guy stopped being a narcissistic sociopath for once they would’ve been able to entirely dump all blame on the virus instead of “merely” the results of their shitty economic policies.
The messaging their cult leader is spewing about “Day one, one day dictatorship” heavily suggests that he plans on taking his largely ineffective abuse of executive orders (which were delivered as decrees from a king and were for the most part delayed and ignored, then outright wiped out once Biden was in office) to the extreme. I fully expect him to make a grandiose display during the very start of his presidency, dropping dozens if not hundreds of executive orders at once, all drafted by the vilest scum of the Earth from religious nutjobs to corporate sharks, the stuff of nightmares that have been brewing for the last 8 years by people now aware that, yes, fascist takeover of the country can happen and that backlash isn’t guaranteed as previously thought. Those EOs will fully take advantage of recent SCOTUS decisions such as the Chevron Doctrine, doing a veritable cluster munition-style bombing on as many regulations as possible and overwhelming the courts with torrents of bullshit.
Oh, and uh, yeah, “Official acts” will happen. He’s made it clear that he’s very eager to go after his political opponents this way. “End of democracy” is no longer hyperbole.
So yeah, for the rest of the world, seeing the US go tits up that way, with strong indications that their economy is going to go into recession a couple years down the line (without a pandemic to blame it on in all likeliness) ain’t going to instill confidence. They’ve already seen the results from one administration that was busy testing the limits of the honor system and abusing as many loopholes as possible only to be stopped by easily dismantled guardrails along with pure hubris and incompetence towards a pandemic, round two isn’t too hard to predict.

General Discussion » Vent thread » Post 193824

Twi Clown
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Victory over chivalry
Nowadays everybody asks for cloud computing. When companies get a hand of a new technology specially one that gives them a lot of administrative control they get nuts. You can see that whenever you are job hunting in software engineering.
So the moment the servers have a seizure, it can ruin even an entire workday at best. That’s why desktop programs and apps will never become irrelevant. Open source programs can also work well even with less features because if the communications get fucked, open source desktop programs will remain operational until the servers get fixed. And while not perfect I’ll give Steam credit for still giving an offline option for single player games so you can still play without internet.
What bothers me is if they didn’t test the anti-virus update in test computers before making it official.

Generals » Don't blame me, I voted for the other guy. (Politics General) » Post 157424

Poison Trail
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There’s a common uniting thread to all those conspiracies, they always have the same endgoal of splitting the population into two “camps”. You’re either “In the know” (or “pureblooded” when it comes to the vaccine), or you’re “the other”. Two conspiracy theorists will almost immediately compare theories and purity test one another, adding more and more conspiracies to their list to make sure they keep “up to date” on what to be afraid of. Inevitably this pipelining of bullshit encompasses the “Jewish Question”, “Globalists”, “Antifa” and so on, which is ultimately when it stops being “wacky” and reaches the core ideology being espoused. Shocker: it’s fascism again.
Folding Ideas’ “In Search of a Flat Earth” video explains it pretty well, the “innocent” conspiracies are best seen as lures placed to pull in unwary viewers towards the truly blackpilled shit like QAnon, using plausible deniability to avoid being held accountable for the radicalization going on behind the scenes. It only got better and better over time, to the point where it’s typical to be gaslit that those tactics aren’t really taking place, you’re the one being a conspiracy theorist… to be put on a list.

General Discussion » Random facts of yourself thread » Post 12088

Background Pony #A23C
A bit long, sorry.
I remember the first Christmas gift I wanted (the first one I could choose), I was excited to have this hot wheel highway.
The day arrived and luckily I was able to have it, so totally excited I opened it and assembled it as quickly as possible. I took the car that came with the highway and tested it, it worked fine, so I went to get more wheels to play with.
When I came back from my room with my hot wheels, my mom and sister were “fixing my mess”; I don’t know who, but I assume they both didn’t know that the mechanism that makes the shark work was part of the toy, well, so my 6-7 year old self was trying to tell them not to break my new toy (whit tears in my eyes), but I just kept hearing “I don’t know what the hell you put in this thing” “it’s too tight what you put in the shark’s mouth” “¿why you do that?”. They broke the mechanism that made the shark’s jaw work, they thought I had put it on ruining my toy but they were the ones who broke it.
I’m over 24 now, I’ve never forgiven my mom or sister for what they did to the one thing I really wanted for that Christmas, I’m never going to do it.

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UnderwoodART
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Just Another Pink Pony
Hey do Pony Town sprites of Wild Manes characters count for being on the site? My friend showed me some great ones but I dunno if that’s enough.
Imagine scrolling up.
But here’s the litmus test: Is it based on the characters or style of My Little Pony? Pony Town is, so any character designed through it counts as ‘in the style of’.

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General Discussion » Vent thread » Post 193701

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Monocle Gentlesir
My Freestyle Libre 2 sensor/app is being stupid recently.
Starting from yesterday, I change my sensor & everything was fine until before I went to bed when the app had a signal loss leaving me to only see my logged blood sugar levels when I scan. Cut to today, signal’s still lost, so I get home a few hours ago & decide to change it again, scan it, wait an hour til I can use it, an hour passes & not only is the signal still lost, but now, there’s a sensor error. Multiple scans later, multiple errors until I get told the fucking thing isn’t working & to scan a new one. That was my last fucking one! That one should’ve worked & yet, it didn’t! It may very well have been the app but this kind of thing has happened before & it’s usually the sensor.
So for the time being, I’ll be using the testing strips to check my levels.

Generals » Don't blame me, I voted for the other guy. (Politics General) » Post 156940

Ciaran
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君場森生きる
If those are actual suspicions of the research that Blitz had, then he has absolutely ZERO excuse to not put in any effort to _actually find out for himself if his suspicions are actually correct by combing through and analyzing the research, himself. His suspicions of the research, his responsibility to thoroughly deep dive and actually find out if the researchers were wrong, inconsistent, or falsifiable under any of the conventionally established principles for scrutinizing research.
Right.
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/me Gets out red marker. Let’s review your thesis, shall we?
Thank you for sharing your perspective. It is good that it has generated a discussion around these social issues. However, I have some concerns about using this paper as definitive proof for the claim that lower birth rates are due to women being “too picky”, and in particular to your response to people questioning the validity of the paper being used to prove this point.
The thesis you are supporting is:
“Lower birth rates in many countries around the world is an increasing problem. Part of the problem in the west may not just be the incels but the female insings, women that are involuntary single because they are too picky.” (source)
Hypothesis:
  1. Modern mating markets relegate a growing number of men and women to being involuntarily celebate.
  2. Tinder exploits women’s evolved mate preferences in a manner that drives addiction and dysfunction
  3. Incels get too much attention and culture should worry more about Insings.
Testing Method:
Reviews of two fictional case studies (one novel and one TV show)
References:
  1. “Halva Malmö består av killar som dumpat mig” by Amanda Romare. Semi-autobiographical diary style novel about a woman picking up men for sex and BDSM using Tinder. Like Don Giovanni the goal is sexual conquest that ends before a third date. She does not want a ‘dating relationship’ just sexting, some sex, and then she chooses the next candidate to attract and fuck. 2LDR: Modern libertine story but female lead.
  2. Ahlberg, U. (2023). Hon blev dumpad om och om igjen - article from an advertising tabloid.
  3. “Sigurd fåkke pult”. TV show about a male protagonist whose awkward and often unsuccessful attempts to connect with women result in comedic and embarrassing situations.
Review of paper:
The paper relies on anecdotal fallacy to prove it’s point. Using a fictional TV show and a novel as primary sources for research has significant limitations - especially given both are comedic. Fictional narratives are crafted for entertainment and may not accurately represent real-world dynamics or provide empirical evidence for societal trends. The subjective and dramatized nature of these sources means they cannot be reliably used to draw conclusions about complex issues like birth rates or the selectiveness of women in the dating pool.
Moreover, the paper does not provide robust empirical data to support the claim that declining birth rates are due to women being “too picky.” Sociodemographic phenomena such as birth rates are influenced by a multitude of factors, including economic conditions, education, access to healthcare, and cultural shifts. Simplifying this issue to women’s selectiveness overlooks these critical aspects.
Additionally, if you read the paper more thoroughly you will note that it rejects of the claim that women have more power in mating markets, instead finding the opposite. I’ll say that again for clarity and incase this is 2LDR:

2LDR: The paper’s conclusion is the exact opposite of the claim you are supporting

Thus, setting aside the method and questionable evidence used, even the paper concludes that women are not ‘too picky’ and it is men who have the power to choose or not choose.
So … given your aggressive response to anyone questioning the validity of this paper, it makes me wonder if you are going through a tough time, and the frustration they’re expressing might be rooted in personal struggles with dating and relationships.
Relationships and dating can be incredibly challenging, and it’s natural to feel frustrated when things aren’t going as you’d like.
But blaming others and focusing on broad social trends doesn’t always translate into finding happiness yourself.
If you’re finding it difficult to connect with others romantically, here are a few thoughts that might help:
• Self-Reflection: Sometimes, taking a step back to understand what we truly want in a partner and in a relationship can provide clarity. Consider what qualities are most important to you and why.
• Expanding Social Circles: Engaging in new activities or hobbies can be a great way to meet new people. This can also help you find individuals with similar interests and values.
• Communication and Openness: Building relationships often starts with open and honest communication. Being clear about your intentions and listening actively to others can foster deeper connections.
• Professional Support: If you feel overwhelmed or stuck, talking to a therapist or counselor can provide valuable insights and strategies. They can help you navigate the complexities of dating and relationships.
• Patience and Self-Care: Relationships can take time to develop. Taking care of your own well-being and being patient with the process can make a significant difference.
Remember, everyone’s journey is unique, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. What’s most important is finding what works best for you and staying open to new possibilities.
In summary, having reviewed your paper and your response to criticism of your paper, your thesis is rejected. Please re-write with actual, non-anecdotal support and resubmit before Friday at 5. Remember: this is 50% of your grade this semester, so please do put in the effort to fix these issues and resubmit.
Remember - the onus is on you to prove your thesis, not on others to prove it for you.

Generals » Don't blame me, I voted for the other guy. (Politics General) » Post 156929

Meanlucario
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Time to get spooky
@Background Pony #D3F8
Or the conclusions leads to the researched being questioned, especially if the research was done by people with no good background in the field. Could also be rigged tests if they had an answered and wanted to prove it rather than wanting to actually do scientific research.

Pony Discussion » Unpopular opinion time » Post 175120

Twi Clown
Cutest Little Devil - Celebrated the 14th anniversary of MLP:FIM!
Rainbow Rocks 10th Anniversary: Adagio Dazzle - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of EQG Rainbow Rocks!
Pixel Perfection - I still call her Lightning Bolt
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Shimmering Smile - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Equestria Girls!
Solar Supporter - Fought against the New Lunar Republic rebellion on the side of the Solar Deity (April Fools 2023).
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A Lovely Nightmare Night - Celebrated the 12th anniversary of MLP:FIM!
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Victory over chivalry
@TheQuietMan
Thing is, cutie mark is supposed to be a built-in vocational test within the ponies’ magical biology and it’s established one gets one after a special event rather than arbitrarily getting one before you even have any amount of criteria for your tastes, desires, personality and temperament.
By having them by birth it creates a problem that in the past was merely theorized but now actually could be real: that CM’s essentially shove you a destiny into you regardless of what you’ve become or your desires for your life. Ups and downs have happened regarding the CM’s handling in the first show, but I think having them since birth would make said issue with CM’s only causing mental issues much more widespread.
Plus, it’s a magical environment and in real life many animals look nothing like the baby selves even discounting the size, getting a CM as you grow is not out of place.

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caligari87

I didn’t think about rate limiting. I can do about three or four a minute by hand, so rate limiting it to one per minute would be pretty good just in terms of saving me the manual effort even if it takes a few days.
I could also symlink the file into a second folder so I can make a new database as it goes, without affecting my original data or taking up more hard drive space.
There’s more going on in my head, but I think I’ve got pretty good idea worked out of what to do when I get home from work. Thanks everyone. I’ll post an update with my scripts and some test results later this evening maybe. I think it’ll be an interesting experiment.

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harasha456
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My Little Pony - 1992 Edition

K-5 wins
Daytime TV in 1994: Game shows, cartoons, occasional tabloid program, talk shows, reruns of popular sitcoms/dramas
Daytime TV in 2024: Courtroom shows, lie detector/DNA test talk shows, cheaters caught on camera, TMZ, quack doctors and fake medicine
What happened???
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