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[Rolan7]

One draft included a >.<
B-but no, it was too sweet for anything like that, even as a joke.
I really hope it does reach the intended target...  He hasn't replied to me, which is totally understandable.

Edit:  Oh, yes, I did encourage him to send it!  I said she'd probably like it a lot.

A core characteristic of any solution would be thoughtfulness, I'm seeing as a similarity. I don't know why there's a lack of sharing and openness in some cultures but that also contributes to these kinds of focused individualism. I've never understood how social and technological progress removes people from people when there are people all around, and one could just communicate with them. It looks like an unspoken issue. Much like how I've wondered why sometimes, when one is asked 'value', there is material things instead of people, such as friends and otherwise.

When technology lets you communicate with THE FIRST MANKIND ALL OVER THE WORLD the people worldwide who most interest you, why talk to your neighbors?

(Having a housemate and my family nearby has answered that question:  It's still culturally expected.  Fortunately, my new neighbors are pretty neat people so far!)

[Biowraith]

I got one of those mis-directed love letters once.  Well, I say "I", it was actually sent to one of the generic/group email accounts at my work that normally receives repair requests from other departments.  The expression of affection was from a janitor, seemingly intended for his girlfriend or wife (or maybe boyfriend or husband).

I replied as though the generic email account was the intended target, in a manner that suggested the generic email account was both surprised, delighted and reciprocal.  He didn't respond

[Bumber]

The solution to rich people being bored is not to make it easier for poor people to starve.

May the odds be ever in their favor!

[Jopax]

KOJIMAAAAAA!!!! (seriously tho, it's a cool as heck thing even tho I have less idea what the fuck is going on with each trailer that comes out)

Unrelated WTF is my Instagram, where I keep getting follows from random russian peeps at an almost regular basis, why, I have no freaking idea.

[Doomblade187]

KOJIMAAAAAA!!!! (seriously tho, it's a cool as heck thing even tho I have less idea what the fuck is going on with each trailer that comes out)

Unrelated WTF is my Instagram, where I keep getting follows from random russian peeps at an almost regular basis, why, I have no freaking idea.

And now that you linked me, this is my WTF.

As for the Russian follows, I have no idea. Bots, maybe? Maybe you just have an audience in Russia.

[Jopax]

Nah, they're all decidedly people, mostly other artists it seems. I have no idea how the suggestion algorithms work for IG but I hardly have an audience here at home, mostly friends and people I know from other places (like a certain fniff from B12 :p), so how or why exactly I'm reaching into russia is beyond me :s

[JoshuaFH]

I live in constant fear for my life and that of my wife and now my son. I can tell you is not fucking necessary and definitively not fun, to think otherwise is simply stupid.

I'm sorry for getting dramatic Baal, my argument against UBI was just that I think people need to have their fates in their own hands to some extent for their actions to be meaningful to them, and that governmental coddling might induce widespread cultural ennui. I wasn't trying to say that living in a Venezuelan dystopia is any fun, I'm sorry if I came across like that.

[LordBaal]

No need to apologize my friend, I wasn't offended by you and I know you didn't mean to come across like that.

I was just trying to lay the reality of lingering death to violence, curable diseases and starvation on more simple terms.

That UBI would solve the problems, in my experience in this "socialist paradise" I highly doubt it, so I would more or less agree with you. I would opt for a more simple and efficient welfare program, with better filters and programs that motivate people to actually get out of welfare. But that's just my opinion.

For UBI to work first the whole country implementing it need to infuse positive values on all it's population, to appreciate work and the worth of it, beyond monetary issues. For example, despite the misery we are living trough right now and personally my critical situation* I work with a smile at my face, and truly believe in what I do (working in a pasta factory). Thanks to my efforts and those of my colleagues people have something to eat. This is one of the reasons why I didn't flee this country before.

I know that all that might sound stupid but it's the way I was raised and my values, and that's something no corrupt dictatorship or situation will change. Even right now when I'm facing the decision of quitting my job and trying to do something to provide my family, it would be with great sorrow that I would do that, but right now it's not about how I feel or want but about what my family needs.

*(i.e. I didn't have a breakfast today, the food we have I leave it for my wife who's breastfeeding, and I couldn't afford to buy one).

[Mephansteras]

I have a lot of respect for that sort of work ethic. I do hope things start to turn around for you, though.

And I don't know about anyone else here, but if you're having issues feeding your family I'd be willing to throw a few dollars your way to help out. I know you don't want to live off of charity but I don't see anything wrong with accepting some help when things are dire.

[Teneb]

-snip-

I know this is an extreme solution, but have you considered crossing the border if things get worse (and it looks like the case, unfortunately)?

EDIT: Fixed the quote

[Yoink]

Had a bloody terrifying dream, of which most of its aspects were quite easily identified as being inspired by various recent events in my life. Rather odd, but interesting!

Glad I don't have to do anything today, I don't think that long and frightening saga was particularly restful.

[LordBaal]

I'm gathering papers and navigating the absurd labyrinth of bureaucracy to get all our documents sorted.

While things are indeed grim, it wouldn't feel right to accept any money for free.

As long my family is feed I consider myself able to pull ahead. Thanks for the offering however. It's something very generous of you.

My biggest wtf today was realising how quick my this year passed. It seems yesterday when my wife and I found out we were pregnant!

[Akura]

I learned from sister(who is Operations Manager) that someone has been calling the store several times for the past few weeks looking for testicle warmers.

[overseer05-15]

Tell him that he can use a regular toaster.

[EnigmaticHat]

This might be weird, but I instantly knew what product my store sells that could be used for that.

Tiny electric blanket.  Warm without being the above suggestion.