Abird1620

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Abird1620 ,

Yea it kinda sucks. You and I can be central together. Right here.

Abird1620 ,

Castle Rock v. Gonzales for anyone curious about the SCOTUS opinion that says cops only have a duty to protect property.

And for those interested in is police really have to protect and serve, look up "Police duty to protect" online and feel free to start on the wiki. It's astonishing how little police actually have to do. As someone trying to become a cop, this is one of my biggest issues with the field outside of blatant racism.

Abird1620 ,

This should actually be #1. Last thing I want for the fediverse is for it to become a CP haven because we lack proper moderation. I recently received an amazing presentation on the issue of CP distribution from a seasoned officer, and CP is a genuine and dangerous issue. Go look up what sextortion is.

What is a gender neutral replacement for man, guys, buddy, etc?

So I've realized that in conversations I'll use traditional terms for men as general terms for all genders, both singularly and for groups. I always mean it well, but I've been thinking that it's not as inclusive to women/trans people....

Abird1620 ,

Isn't that also for dudes?

Abird1620 ,

Not only was this response well written, I enjoyed the fact. Thanks for making my day through a little factoid.

Abird1620 ,

Not just gay men. Men without children can't do home improvement. This is common knowledge.

Abird1620 ,

Best way to have active accounts is to avoid lurking. I've found myself falling into the trap where I act like I'm on reddit or YouTube and I don't want to give them free user engagement. The exact opposite of Lemmy.

So yeah. Don't lurk. Lurking bad.

Abird1620 ,

Is it really that in depth? I mean good looking food is what I'm there for.

Abird1620 ,

I personally haven't seen that a whole lot

Abird1620 ,

But I'm not gonna get anyone to talk about Dan Machi by calling it "Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?" One is a lot easier than another.

Gate keeping anything is a fool's errand. It makes you look more like a jackass than someone with a respectable opinion.

Abird1620 ,

My ultimate point was call it what you want. Who gives a shit what you call it if both names are ultimately correct and both names are understood by the other person in a conversation?

Abird1620 ,

I can get behind that logic. And I entirely agree that the point of language is to be understood. I will die on that hill with you. The only reason I bring up Dan Machi is that by using the English name, people judge the anime quickly, when ultimately the anime does not align with its title. In this case, using language to avoid prejudgement makes a difference.

But that is an exception. Not the rule. So in that vein, I concede to your argument.

Abird1620 ,

As mentioned deeper in the thread, I agree that this is an edge case. I should have considered that when making my original argument. However, this edge case is brought up in an attempt to explain that not ever scenario should have the same solution. Leading me back to my point, that we should use the names that best serve the purpose of the speaker and/or their audience.

Ultimately, as stated, language is meant to be used for the sake of being understood. I'm not saying use Japanese names because they are better, but because they might be preferred by an individual. And if the audience becomes confused, then perhaps the person using the Japanese name should simply get off their high horse and use the English name instead.

Abird1620 ,

Why would car want tuna?

Abird1620 ,

Good job dude! I'm happy to hear a success story from anyone these days. I wish you the best in reaching your next milestone as well.

Abird1620 ,

I've also heard that the symptom is prevalent in those who suffer from Glutiusmaximusinyourbutticusitis

Abird1620 ,

Would it be possible to get an outdoor beamshot from you? To satiate my curiosity.

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