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Fletcher

@ Fletcher @lemmy.today

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  • Have you ever had fruitful discussions cut short because OP deleted the post? If so, is this a fundamental problem or just an annoyance?

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  • I've had second thoughts about posts I've made in the past (usually because they proved to be unpopular with the majority), and have deleted my post. Why sit there and rack up downvotes for no reason? Now if a post I've made was unpopular, but it generated fair and good-faith discussion, I'll keep it up.

  • How do you discover new music in 2025?

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  • Second this. I don't really listen to a lot of mainstream stuff, so Bandcamp is really awesome for finding really great indie stuff.

  • What's the "keeping it real" history that Americans are taught the whitewashed version in school?

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  • Heheh....a very wise man once told me that 'every truth begins as a heresy'. In the 30+ years since I was told this, I have found it to be completely accurate. :)

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  • I think it's okay as long as it is a temporary thing. I would definitely look into a quality therapist who can address any underlying issues.

  • What are your favorite social media platforms?

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  • I honestly prefer Lemmy over Mastodon. My experience with Mastodon has been one of screaming into the void with very little actual engagement with anyone. Also, it just seems like everyone is trying to sell their product or advertise their blog. It probably depends on which tags one chooses to follow, but I grew tired of it very quickly. I haven't had the same experience with Lemmy for whatever reason, which is why I prefer it.

  • What's the "keeping it real" history that Americans are taught the whitewashed version in school?

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  • As has been mentioned before - Howard Zinn. His 'A People's History of the United States' is jaw-dropping. This book literally changed my life.

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  • Why are most religious people so easy to manipulate? (serious)

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  • Religion isn't the only arena that has charlatans, manipulators and con artists.

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  • Which, if the retailer has any kind of a brain, will be followed by a polite request for a demonstration of how you were using said tool when it broke. They know what to watch for to identify scammers, trust me.

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  • I believe a fair and reasonable restocking fee is absolutely justified when customers try to game the system. Having worked in several retail establishments over the years, I can tell you that this sort of behavior is rampant and I've seen lots of really shady shit from people, including:

    • Buying clothes for a special event and then trying to return them the next day.
    • Buying a tool to fix something in your home, and then trying to return it the next day.
    • Breaking an item that you purchased, and then wanting to return it, claiming that it is defective.

    People are opportunists. If there are no controls in place to keep some people from doing shitty things, some people will do shitty things.

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  • I meant the type of event where nudity is present and expected.

  • Is there is a social media propaganda campaign going on right now?

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  • There is always a social media propaganda campaign going on. On just about any subject you can think of. Is this really the first time you're noticing? You do know that governments, political parties and corporations employ people whose only job is to study and manipulate social media trends, right? What do you think a social media 'influencer' is?

  • Why are most religious people so easy to manipulate? (serious)

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  • People with a highly metaphysical worldview are easier to deceive and manipulate because their normal logic barriers have already been broken down - ie, if you already believe that the earth and everything on it was created by an omnipotent superbeing in six days, it's not much of a further leap to believe that demons are making you horny.

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  • Sure, at some point we all have to realize that our actions may attract unwanted attention and take appropriate precautions. That being said, no means no. If a lady is obviously uncomfortable by your presence, put on the big boy pants and move on - don't try to argue your case or convince her of anything. Just move on and leave her the hell alone.

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  • I've been to a few 'clothing optional' events in my time - and this is how I have successfully navigated those events:

    • Don't talk to a naked woman unless SHE initiates the conversation.
    • Don't make ANY comments about a naked woman's appearance unless SHE comments about yours FIRST.
    • Keep your eyes on a naked woman's FACE.

    Is this stupid and unfair? Yes. Have I ever been asked to leave one of these events, or gotten into any trouble? No. If you can't handle it, don't go to these types of events.

  • Why do we love stories so?

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  • Stories are medicine.

    It's one healthy way for our brains to process situations, dreams, aspirations, fears and experience. And it works.

  • How do you mateys and folks deal with the sheer amount of music available out there?

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  • Idaho bans ‘Everyone Is Welcome Here’ classroom signs, calling them ideological

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  • The world needs more comic/game/costume/sex shops......

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    Fletcher @lemmy.today

    Isn't Lemmy a treasure-trove for AI scrapers?