Similarly, I’ve read people encouraging voting as a way to say that the post benefits the conversation. Down vote trolls, posts without adequate backing of ideas or actual dangerous comments and upvote posts that contribute, even if you disagree, then disagree as a reply.

For example, in a post, “a hotdog is a sandwich”, upvote a comment that says, “meat & bread = sandwich” then reply, “you are an idiot” (then expect a downvote because your comment doesn’t contribute.

There’s a lot to unpack here,but i feel like the suicide and medication are the most urgent.

I’m not familiar with the medical laws in every country, but in several countries, when you go for an annual physical, you get alone time with the doctor,even if you are a minor. That may be a good time to discuss the whole situation and get some advice from a medical professional. This could be as young as 13 in some countries.

Reminds me of the oatmeal comic

theoatmeal.com/pl/state_web_winter_2012/twinkies

every time a species gets upgraded on the endangered species list, we take away one horrible staple from the American diet.

I think the general point is that the financial hurt that I can put on a company is peanuts compared to someone with deep pockets (ie: shareholders & businesses). Even if I were to get all my friends, family and direct coworkers to alter a shopping behaviour, it’s unlikely to result in any change.

On the other hand, if I were to take that same group and be able to pressure my political representatives to do something about it (as we frequently see in California), then something may change. Similarly, me quitting my job out of disgust with a non-recycling policy won’t get any attention, but if I can get my union to take it up, then the company will listen.

TL;DR: a person can’t make change, a group of people can.

I used it this year to write my performance self-review. It successfully turned my usual rambling but valid accomplishments into management friendly synergistic paradigms, saving me the anguish of doing it myself.

From Wallet Voting by Cory Doctrow:

Wallet-votes always go to the people with the thickest wallets, and statistically, that is not you.

It doesn’t mean to keep shopping at Amazon if you hate their business practices, it just means that you & your friends won’t have any impact on Amazon’s business policies.

Granted, you’d be a hypocrite, so definitely don’t shop where you hate, but don’t expect a giant corp to change.

I can relate, but I call it the Sunday depression. Most of what’s difficult about the transition between doing the things I want (or not) and doing the things I’m told to do. Also, picking up all the problems that I left behind when I left work on Friday.

How do I cope? Mostly just suck it up. Sometimes, I’ll email myself reminders or thoughts so that I don’t carry them around all weekend. Sometimes, I pre-make a bunch of food so that I can roll out of bed and walk out the door. Sometimes, I do have things to look forward to, like lunch with a coworker or something.

You captured the equipment at a great angle but the clouds make this picture so much more dramatic.

I record the purchase & miles driven. The data helps me to track and anticipate when the car will hit certain miles so that I can predict events like new tires, brakes, oil changes and save up for them. For one car, I noticed that premium fuel improves the mileage significantly, making the purchase worthwhile if it’s <7¢ more per gallon.

Also, at Costco, some members have a digital membership card (ie: on their phone).

Is this why I’m blinded at night by oncoming vehicles? I just assumed that everyone just started driving with the hi-beams on all of a sudden.