we don’t always have to reply

david wolfpaw

25 Jan 2024

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I’ve been reading some things on the internet that have been frustrating. That’s nothing new, right? But does that still stop any of us from getting annoyed at things that just seem so straightforwardly false or misleading that we feel compelled to reply?

But I’m also reminded how often replying does nothing but make things worse. After all, the person who took the time to write in the first place will think that they put enough effort in before posting, right? What could one say, even showing them the inaccuracies, that would change their position?

Who’s to say that our position is any less biased, but in an opposing direction? It can get complicated and messy in a short period of time trying to untangle fact from fiction.

I don’t know. I don’t have a point here. As usual I’m just rambling. I’m sure you’ve read something this week, probably already today, that made you shake your head in disbelief. I try to remember that there are folks who do the same when they read what I write. It’s not humility, it’s more an understanding that there is a limit to language in changing belief and feelings. We can’t always win others to our side.

Oh I also have a tooth infection that I’m finally getting treated. Which is better than my worry about having to get it pulled, but tbh I’d rather have it pulled right now over the pain

All this and more on the latest vlog!

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Inside the final hours of Ron DeSantis’ ill-fated campaign – Matt Dixon, NBC News

Plenty of people are talking about why he had no chance, but I still think that we dodged a fucking bullet here.

This Pioneering Tour Company Designs Trips for Neurodiverse Young Adults – Meg St-Esprit, Thrillist

“We didn’t try to retrofit an existing trail to make it accommodating. In fact, we like to say that while others are taking public places and making them accessible, we have created an accessible place and made it public. That has made all the difference.”
Loren Penman

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The hunt for the anonymous cartoonist who transformed pop culture – matttt

It’s a bit crazy but super predictable that there’d be a rule to keep the creator of some of the most popular comics on the planet a secret until Walt Disney died, so that he could keep signing his name to everything that his company produced.

9 Episodes of Kid Shows That Dealt With Serious Issues Feat: @Jakeneutron – That Creepy Reading

I’ve seen too many of these Good storytellers know what to do to make a lesson stick with us through childhood into adulthood.

Why is Everyone Saying They Resonate with Bluey? (The Beauty of Vagueness) – pugly

Yeah, vagueness allows you to insert yourself into a situation, but the situations are still relatable. And the feelings are real.

Sci-Fi Short Film “Webcam” | DUST

Dichen Lachman really needs to be in more sci-fi films where they can use her. And not just crappy subplots in Jurassic World or a literal plaything in Dollhouse.

The Idiotics Show! Special Guest: Little Alpha Pup! – Leone VR

I love the style of content that Little Alpha Pup does. Billed as an emotional support dog, their videos and this interview hit right into the feels that I want to put out.

Explaining furry to my entire family! – Arka stupid videos

This is an excellent idea that I plan on taking for a future celebration day with friends.

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How Palantir Developed a Meme-Crazy Fanbase w/ Katie Notopoulos – Digital Void

I shudder to think of CEOs catering to retail investors, probably more than they cater to investment firms somehow.

I love you, exactly how you are | Tribdinosaur

A beautiful acoustic cover with adorable art overlaid

Janelle Monáe – Haute [LIVE from Dick Clark’s 2024 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve]

only when she uploaded it to her own YouTube channel did I learn that Janelle Monáe performed on NYE. I guess it’s ok that she self-censored… begrudgingly

Comedy Censorship Used to be WORSE with Kliph Nesteroff – Factually! with Adam Conover

“I’m cancelled!”, I shout to my millions of fans and viewers, as I’m extending my nine figure contract with the largest streaming services on the planet.

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