We have to be the change we want to see

I’d be getting bored if it was an echo chamber of any flavour.

As I’ve said in other comments, I’m here to learn and part of that means exposing myself to people that do not think alike to me. I’m not hear to circle jerk about how right we are, maybe that was fun the first few thousand times, it’s just boring now.

Ideally I’d like to get involved with a broad spectrum of people that somewhat represent the society that we live in.

Maybe I should just get offline and go to the pub.

Thanks for this. Will definitely check out those instances.

The redness in your cheeks when cold is due to increased blood flow trying to keep your skin warm, I take it that they return to normal when you warm up? I don’t think a specific moisturizer can really help with this.

You could try a balaclava if your red cheeks are really bothering you.

You’ve applied the label of fascist and Nazi yourself, nowhere in OPs post does he define his brother as a fascist or Nazi. Left Vs Right political differences doesn’t mean you automatically get to apply labels like commie or Nazi, a lot of people on Lemmy need to grow up.

OP bought up the Musk debate with his brother knowing that his brother is a right winger, then OP got upset when his brother acted just as you’d expect. He poked a dog with a stick and then got upset when it barked.

Honestly, and I already know I’m massively against the consensus here, but you should be the bigger man.

Tell your brother that you disagree with him but that he’s family, you’ll always love him and that you’re honoured to be a guest at his wedding.

If you want to draw a line and say “let’s not talk about politics though” or something like that, then absolutely do.

Don’t have all your family and his friends talk about how you’re refusing to attend because you had a fall out over politics, you’re not going to appear principled, you’re going to appear petty. You’ve made your point to your brother, now move on.

How does oxygen fit the definition of luxury?

Though that’s not really the point of your post is it? What you did was read and understand OP correctly but then thought, “won’t it be so hilarious if I make a joke and answered with something that you LITERALLY can’t live with out, instead of contributing to the discussion!?!?! Hahaha delightfully devilish, professorozone!”

That your comment is upvoted is disappointing. It’s Reddit tier crap.

I gave up caffeine a few years ago and I was really surprised by how easy it was and how little I missed it.

Maybe it’s different for me but caffeine ended up being much more of a habit rather than something I thought I needed.

Likewise, flushing the toilet and the shit disappears.

To be fair, OP is asking about bad/poor/wrong decisions, the last sentence of their post specifically says it’s not about situations that are inflicted upon them. No one gets to choose where they are born.

It does make for a funny story, but yh, probably wouldn’t give it to the GF!

I just checked it out, very boring /s

I judge people for being gate keepers of music, I used to be one and no one likes it. People have different tastes and it’s horses for courses.

What’s your favourite band?

I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t be getting downvoted. Your question is well written and appears to be made in good faith.

There are some good and interesting replies here and it shows that your question was worth asking. Please don’t be deterred from asking further questions in the future.

It’s an honest question asked in good faith and shame on you for trying to shut down OP. There are some very good, interesting and well written replies here that show it was a question worth asking.

I agree, especially if it’s not in a built up area. There definitely something about being able to see the horizon.

Most of the obvious choices will be posted so I’d like to give a shout-out to tuna and red onion, it sounds wrong but is surprisingly moreish!

I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t be getting downvoted. You’ve asked a question that isn’t editorialised, appears to made in good faith and asks the opinions of others.

You’ve prompted some very good answers here.

It’s an uncomfortable question, but a question that appears to be made in good faith and OP shouldn’t be getting downvoted. I do not see the benefit of “burying” this question and the many well written answers in this thread show that.

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