DessertStorms

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 19 hours ago

That sucks. I had an issue at first with it only giving the option for android even though I'm on pc, but eventually I managed to get it right, I think there was another sub menu or something, I can't remember exactly since it was a few months ago now.. If that's not it, I guess give some of the other options given here a try?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

I got annoyed by something similar (E: also a google sign in pop up, in the same spot, though looks a little different than yours) not too long ago and found this worked:

https://support.google.com/accounts/thread/219332922?hl=en&msgid=222171998

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

What’s next? World War III?

Already in the works.. 😬

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

The soundtrack for the first one was a banger, too..

Thanks for the reminder!

[–] [email protected] 21 points 4 days ago

This is like reading a reverse horoscope - you've just thrown as many negative traits as you could think of at the wall, knowing at least a few will stick.

Nothing on your list couldn't also apply to an adult, especially those most privileged and entitled in society.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

To add to the extensive information you've already been given, I would highly recommend the Anarchist FAQ, which is all good, but specifically section J breaks down the "what can we do about it" part.

The anarchist Library in general is a fantastic resource, another good place to start might be David Graeber's Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You! or Kropotkin's Mutual Aid.

Happy exploring!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

We're all learning, all of the time, being open to it just makes it more interesting!

I'm glad we've had this exchange, it's honestly been really refreshing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I'm glad you're finding the info helpful and insightful.

I think with regards to use of language, this is another good read (E: also the understanding-disability link I attached earlier will will probably help with the "why" behind thinking "disabled" is a slur). It might be coming at this from a slightly different angle, but I think the point still stands - "politeness", "offence", "political correctness" these are terms most often used by the privileged to police the speech of and control marginalised people (aka "respectability politics"), rather than the other way around, but I might be digressing a little at this point lol..

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (4 children)

You're welcome.

I think why you think "disabled" is rude is the thing to focus on (and the answer very briefly is because you, we all, were socialised to think that way).

I'll just drop this link in too, I think intersectionality is vital, and understanding how systems of oppression stand alone and interact with each other is vital to unlearning them, and I think this is a good starting point that goes in to several: https://www.yorku.ca/edu/unleading/systems-of-oppression/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

My 2 year wait was over a decade ago, so looong before covid. The fact that things are worse now isn't really surprising considering the service is now basically a hollowed out carcass with several hundred private firms picking it apart..

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

People without ADHD that claim to be can shew the expectations of what ADHD people go through in the wrong direction.

This is a fiction used to deprive all of us of services and accommodation (by making it ever harder to pass the gatekeeping).

Neurodiverse people are generally treated like crap in the work place and generally in society, the idea that people are making it up to gain some imaginary perks truly is ridiculous to anyone who has ever tried getting any support. You having a decent boss is one of those privileges I mentioned that you should check, because as you go on to say, if that wasn't the case, and it isn't for many, you'd be sacked, as many are, if they ever get employed in the first place.

As for voting, you basically describing both parties at this point, and that's because the whole system is a sham, as is the idea that voting actually gives us any say or control. It's only by looking outside of the bucket they have us in that we will find the way to freedom.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That's the fucking point - there is nothing disrespectful about the word disabled, while there definitely is a lot of disrespect in using bullshit euphemisms like the one you used. The fact that you're arguing back rather than listen and try to do better proves that you don't care about respecting disabled people at all, but only about making yourself comfortable.

Feel free to read the links I shared with the person bellow if you actually want to start showing respect to disabled people. Either way, I'm done here.

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