quetzaldilla @ quetzaldilla @lemmy.world

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When I made a Hinge profile, I stated I was not interested in any men that were not progressives, nor would I be wasting my time on any men that had never gone to therapy.

I got SO many messages from the ugliest, fattest, and most misogynistic motherfuckers just shitting on my completely reasonable request. Many of them also would mention how much money they had, completely ignorant of the fact my base salary was significantly larger than their own.

It really saved me a lot of leg work narrowing down on quality men to talk to, and today I'm happily together with a man that goes to therapy, cries at sad movies, and whom I spoil with my paycheck.

That just got slapped down in court as well.

I understand that we need to do more than to just sit and watch, but upholding the rule of law is still important.

Heart breaking.

Typical Republican voter:

"How come all my children have PFOAS in their blood and severe developmental disabilities from contaminated water? Why did the EPA not do anything?!"

How does it work? Never heard of it.

TIL Sabra hummus is from an Israeli company.

Never buying that shit ever again.

I think I listened to a "This American Life" episode about her.

She was an excellent orator, very similar to how Lincoln or FDR delivered speeches, powerfully composed and with great delivery-- slow, clear, and with laden pauses.

They're not disagreeing, nor withholding support because of a word, so your argument does not apply.

Politely pointing out that a word is dehumanizing is completely valid and we should all strive to be more compassionate with our language.

It does matter.

This is what worshipping money leads to, every single time.

Questions are fine.

There's not much to go off the way you composed your comment, and given that much of the discussion that followed from others was disingenuous, are you surprised I assumed more of the same?

Birdwatching.

Strongly propelled by the power of cat farts.

Not should anyone, honestly. They are a travesty.

To clarify, my comment specifically is about superficial movie reviews, critiques, & recommendations.

Criticism within the context of a movie discussion, presuming everyone involved actually engaged with the movie, is part of healthy dialogue & idea exchange.

I've had my point of view changed plenty within such discussions, and brain dead people do not usually bother to participate in such forums so it's a win-win.

I think blatant cash grabs are fair game for harsh criticism.

Movies are made to tell stories that the directors and the producers feel inspired to tell. And unless they are a Marvel or DC movie, they aren't always meant to appeal to every audience member, and it's childish to think that movies should always cater to your every whim-- especially when people are so goddamn quick to judge things others worked really hard on so goddamn harshly.

And before the "but mah money, tho!" shit-- that's fucking capitalism, and not unique to movies.

Not every movie is going to be to your taste, and that's cool. What's not cool is shitting on a movie just because you didn't like it or it didn't make sense to you.

Reviews are meant to help you choose which movies you want to bother watching. Using the terms in the green column is helpful in giving the reader a sense of what to expect from a movie while avoiding a negative personal impression.

The red column is very reflective of modern online critiques:

Harsh. Impulsive. Thoughtless. Black & white.

Often made without fully engaging with whatever is being critiqued:

"I haven't watched the movie, but based on the trailer I bet it's trash."

"I hate Darren Aronofsky movies because they don't explain what is happening and they're stupid."

"I heard this movie was great, but I watched it and it sucked. Therefore, everyone else is wrong."

Are you a marine biologist?

I'm not. I'm just quoting a website where marine biologist are weighing in on the subject.

So unless you are one, then maybe let's consider it's more complex than we think it is?

You ever try doing that with a subject you're not super knowledgeable about?

Here you go:

Releasing captive orcas into the wild is not as simple as opening a gate. While the idea of returning these magnificent creatures to their natural environment tugs at the heartstrings, the reality is fraught with challenges and potentially fatal consequences. The primary reasons captive orcas can’t be simply released include: lack of essential survival skills, social integration difficulties, potential for disease transmission, psychological and physiological adaptations to captivity, and ethical considerations regarding their well-being. These factors intertwine to create a situation where release, while seemingly humane, could ultimately be more detrimental than remaining in human care, even with its acknowledged limitations.

It's progress in the right direction. Maybe the popularity will invite more positive change.

What country you even from, that you do not have your own racism problems to deal with?

Start at home.