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Just because that's the way it was/is doesn't mean it's the way it must be. Why shouldn't we strive for a better environment/perks if they're attainable?

You can absolutely get lost if you are super reliant on your phone and it is inaccessible or you go somewhere with limited service and you didn't download offline maps.

I think it has to be contractors paid by the state. Information and misinformation in digital warfare

I'd assume that niche subreddits are probably fine, but any that have frontpaged are probably laden with bots

This is true, but I think it would be more acceptable if the region were down vs the single AZ

us-east-2 customer here also having some issues

There's the opportunity and comfort cost as well though. I can definitely see how one could see spending $5 on a box they can grab from the drive thru and immediately throw away is a better choice than going to the store, meal planning, ensuring there's proper refrigerator and freezer space, making sure the perishables are used, and then also taking the time to clean the dishes used afterwards.

$5 for a few minutes of effort vs spending slightly less for usually at least half an hour to an hour when off hours during the work week are at a premium can make that extra spend very attractive, especially if they're single

It's been over for three years now, one of those years where everyone was inside for a long time, and was very hotly debated on social media. I think it meets the criteria for not needing a spoiler warning

You've never met anyone? No one deserves to be scammed.

You're only dreading this while you're dreading it. Go ahead and get it out of the way so you don't have to dread it anymore. Make a calendar entry if you have to in order to make sure you have a proper time to get it done

Checkout titles like Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default series maybe?

In the US, the average age of a car on the road is 12 years and and 25% are older than 16 years. Maybe in a decade we can change the regulation but it seems to still have merit now

> People will get in shape ricky tick as you forbid them health insurance or fat tax them

Increasing sin taxes (alcohol and cigarettes) and raising insurance rates on those who choose to overindulge on those aren't effective so this wouldn't be either. Forbidding people health insurance because they're not "in shape" just feels wrong and a pathway to eugenics imo

They got a huge boost from Stephen Colbert mentioning them

I'm not arguing in bad faith. I'm stating that it's not unreasonable to want to disassociate from a person who is actively supporting a movement/platform/party that actively works to harm/negatively affect them, especially when it's at a legislative level.

EDIT: Also, to be clear, my original comment was intended for the stat presented that people are saying they wouldn't date someone that voted Republican. I think it's even less unreasonable to not romantically pursue a stranger with political incompatibilities

> You’re assuming that everyone fully believes and supports anything in the party platform, especially the most extreme elements.

I think it doesn't matter what one personally believes if they're enabling a party/company/base that mostly campaigns and executes on items that are opposite of their views. Claiming that one is in favor of abortion until a certain limit, but then supporting a party that says none at all is the way to go is pretty off base, yeah?

Also, there's just so much trolling/conversing in bad faith that people don't want to waste their time because they feel it's difficult to have reasonable discourse.

> If your political beliefs prevent you from associating with somebody because you have labeled them so firmly as to write them off entirely as a person, you have jumped the shark and become the problem.

If someone is having their bodily autonomy threatened by legislation pushed and passed by a political party and a choice for potential partner actively supports and votes for those people to gain or retain power, it's not an irrational decision to decide they're probably not compatible.

Five people died and a cop was murdered

As someone who was burglarized a few years ago, the things that could be replaced was the worst of my worries. My safe deposit box that had notes and sentimental gifts from people that have passed away were taken. My home had been invaded and my sense of security was gone. I couldn't sleep there for weeks and ended up moving shortly after

No. I believe they're inherently cruel and shouldn't be legal

I have to hard disagree here. There are a lot of bad actors and abusive/manipulative people who would use this information to unfairly pressure someone if they knew how exactly much they made.

It might be gov't overreach, but it might save both the employer and the job seeker's time if the range is listed.

You may be using it for more than 18 hours per day if you're trying to sleep track

Anecdotally, I've seen this too. I think people look for something to believe in, and they take almost everything a celebrity scientist they agree with tweet or share as gospel without much scrutiny of the research. It's ridiculous

From what I've seen, as soon as their expensive-ish vape breaks or they run out of juice and there's a pack of cigs at the gas station for which they don't have to wait

"Or imagine the extreme, where capital gains was taxed 100%."

This will likely never happen unless we have a true existential/societal collapse so why entertain this thought?

I think you give people too much credit. Anecdotally, I can't tell you the last time I went even on a short trip (fewer than five miles) without seeing many people checking phones/scrolling. I think folks are going to be much more cavalier when they've got an "autopilot".

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Why should someone violating the Terms of Service be allowed to use the platform?

It's not Netflix's fault that one lacks will power to turn off the screen and chooses to watch eight hours of content vs doing other tasks. There's also nothing wrong with watching eight hours of content if it is one's intent.