But the reason people like or dislike stories isn’t because of powers or machines in them.

For some, sure. For others, like me, that is exactly why I like certain things.

I use connect which also does that. IMO, it should be native.

Nah, you’re showing selection bias or something. Kids have always wanted to be rock stars.

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I’m very interested in this. I’m kinda stunned that lemmy doesn’t do this natively.

Don’t ruin a hobby with money. You will lose all enjoyment of it. Something changes when you get paid for it.

Actually never been in a relationship before

You need to be bad at something before you’re good at something, in almost every thing in life. You have to go thru bad relationships before you’ll understand what’s a good one. Just be willing to learn and end things when it’s time.

Nah, you’re good. You asked and he answered. If it’s something that would happen at a doctor’s office, you’re good. If it’s something that would happen at a brothel, then that’s a problem. It’s all technical and you got consent.

I do the same when it comes to bodies. I ask my kids if they are comfortable or give them options. Let them know they’re in control of their bodies. Give them options. Example, we had a showering demonstration and I asked if they wanted to wear a swim suit or be naked.

I second Gabi belle. She does video essays.

I second Tamar (3x3 custom)

I second Collier.

That would probably help but I’m already on them!

Sounds logical to me. I’m a worrier, so yeah all of this is bothering me a lot.

No, the opposite. I love this new job much more than the last. The commute is worse but everything else is better. That’s why I am questioning my feelings.

Havent felt proud to be an American in a long while. I’m proud of loving thy neighbor as myself, not lining the pockets of billionaires. I hate that I’m powerless to do much. Representative democracy? My ass. No one represents me. They’re all aristocrats. “it’s one banana, Michael. What could it cost, $10?”

I’m not bitter about it at all. /s

It’s definitely anxiety. I’ve got that diagnosis on the books, lol.

1. I have meds for depression, amusingly. They’re the same for anxiety.

2. I used to see a therapist but haven’t in a while. Been thinking about going again.

3. I think “should” is OK in moderation. I don’t use it to judge myself per se, but to ask if I’m off base or something.

The new job is actually much better than the old job in many little ways like coworkers and mentorship and purpose. I honestly don’t think it’s that.

I didn’t do my hobbies much when I was laid off either. I thought I’d be overjoyed since I had more time. Nope. I did them less.

A year to feel not exhausted? Wow.