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Why does this ☝️ seem so impossible to communicate to most people?

How did I misconstruct what you said? I think you just didn't like what I said and so you called it a misconstruction.

@Nemra what if I don't want to conform to this forum? And don't gaslight me with this "in this forum BS", you aren't an authority

Thanks. I agree too.

Yes, of course. I'm conforming to a language and grammar rules (to the best of my abilities). Also, I'm conforming to an acceptable style of English to gain acceptance from everyone on this forum. For example, I'm not using Elizabethan English or highly academic language. Nor am I using very vulgar slang. Its all conformity. Yes but speaking your name in your native tongue is also conformity: it's conforming to your native culture. Your native culture gave you the name in the first place and you conformed to it — the practice of naming people. (Ps I mean no offense or disrespect, we are just philosophizing). As long as there are groups of people conformity is unavoidable.

Everything about language is conformist. Speaking your name in your native tongue is also conformist.

Controversial take: Remembrance Day is pure conformity. What exactly are we commemorating? That our European ancestors, enriched by global exploitation and fueled by boredom, started World War I? There was no legitimate moral justification for the conflict—only an arms race and an assassination. In reality, World War I was simply the catalyst for World War II, setting off a chain reaction of global conflict that persisted all the way until the Berlin Wall fell in 1989.

The irony is that chasing enlightenment can make you lose your mental health. Its so typical of humans to keep wanting more; once people have mental health, they then want enlightenment.

We all died in covid, and this is hell

You see therapy negatively? Or as an insult?

"In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped" -Lao Tsu I prefer Taoism myself because of these quotes.

Have you seen Jeff Goldblum? He's straight. Be however you want to be.

What about in a toxic family? Can good leadership change anything? More specifically from an adult kid in the family?

Actually that's a good point.

The worst is over, hopefully

Here is a comprehensive list of attributes and behaviors that an intelligent, thoughtful person demonstrates when participating in a forum. These traits reflect not just intellectual capability, but intellectual humility, emotional maturity, and effective communication. 1. Intellectual Humility & Open-Mindedness * Open to being wrong: Views being corrected not as a defeat, but as an opportunity to update their knowledge and get closer to the truth. * Appearances of uncertainty: Comfortably uses phrases like "As far as I understand..." or "Correct me if I'm missing something," recognizing that certainty requires robust evidence. * Separates ego from ideas: Does not take counterarguments as personal attacks; attacks the argument, not the person (avoids ad hominem). 2. Analytical Rigor & Charitable Interpretation * Stealmans the opposition: Restates the opponent's argument in its strongest, most logical form before responding, proving they actually understand it rather than attacking a weak strawman. * Distinguishes correlation from causation: Avoids leaping to conclusions based on superficial data and looks for underlying mechanisms or confounding variables. * Asks clarifying questions: Instead of assuming the worst interpretation of a poorly phrased post, they ask for clarification ("Do you mean X, or are you referring to Y?"). 3. Constructive Communication & Engagement * Shows appreciation: Expresses gratitude for well-thought-out responses, even when they disagree ("Thanks for breaking that down, that gives me a different perspective"). * Focuses on substance over semantics: Avoids getting bogged down in minor typos, pedantic nitpicks, or irrelevant side-arguments, keeping the focus on the core topic. * Provides sources or reasoning: Backs up bold claims with logic, context, or references rather than relying purely on "Trust me, I know." 4. Emotional Regulation & Community Awareness * Resists the urge to have the "last word": Knows when a discussion has run its course or devolved into circular arguing, and gracefully steps away. * Maintains tone control: Keeps a calm, measured tone even when interacting with hostile, sarcastic, or bad-faith participants. * Acknowledges nuance: Avoids black-and-white or all-or-nothing thinking; recognizes that complex topics usually have trade-offs, gray areas, and multiple valid facets. Hope this helps.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db8-UqEFMV1/ Forget the idea of approaching

great video on Mormons and why they are sadly on the rise. Also some benefits of the religion

@Olafgreat posts lately!

Exactly, it's all socially constructed. Even the language we use to express our "uniqueness" is a pattern that's been drilled into us by previous generations. Almost all of our choices and preferences, such as clothing, entertainment, music and food, were created by someone else. We choose from a set of available options that have been vetted by an authority.

AI iis not good at everything but it is very good at therapy.

Ya probably that makes more sense than the reason she gave of "we need less hate in the world" and "we need to choose country"

Vote

Maybe she identifies as a man?