re: Econ, Scarcity
@Azure You have a good argument.
I run a risk here, in saying that it's the same risk explored in the prog rock piece 2112, where all art and creative expression has been catalogued, categorized, analyzed, and generally subjected to right brain dissection, and free artistry is meaningless in the face of a collection of pre-recorded great works.
I'm paraphrasing a bit here, but I used to be one of the "Hurr-durr Communism Bad" people.
We're already in this hellscape however. Just the Capitalist hellscape described more in Lloyd Biggle Jr.s "Tunesmith" where music has been so slaved to corporate interests that Live Music is an unheard of concept, if it isn't the content of an Ad.
In our Society, Now, we can educate One Another, and avoid both these dystopias. All we need to do, is make sure we keep talking.
re: Lewd, shitpost
@Cilich That sounds like a Cramp waiting to happen.
@Caudle Derg is on Masto?
Haven't seen them since Tumblr went down...
@dhivael@dragon.style They freak the fuck out when you're that good in actuality.
It's Sensory Hell, and a great way to drive yourself completely insane if there's a Narccisist around, but if there's folks who are Hurting, well...
It's like being a First Responder, we Run Towards and Into burning emotional buildings.
@kelseyhusky Okay cool, you have a co-worker with an abusive husband too?
Imagine having crazy psychic powers like being able to read people's thoughts and emotions and Know things about them, after a few conversations with them.
Imagine that you're consistently accurate with these powers, to the point it's a bunch of "Oh Gods, Not This shit again"
It's a super useful power. The downside is that it can't be Turned Off.
@frameacloud All my otherkin friends are feeling some kinda time warp lately, I wonder what's up.
@Felthry John Galt is the main character of Atlas Shrugged, the seminal objectivist piece.
I.E., the big bad book of capitalist evil
like i feel it's a real shame how all online media is optimised for frequency, when a lot of creative things can only really be done infrequently. i see so many people online who are extremely talented but are only able to make small and frequent things with moderate amounts of polish because the attention economy is tuned with a resonant peak at "1-14 days"
Clothing (-)
@ClipClopBoom that's every woman tho
uspol, voting, PSA
No matter how disgusted you are with this year's presidential options, please vote. Down-ballot matters vastly more when the federal government is being dysfunctional, and the current administration's lingering influence (staff cuts, malicious hires) will ensure it stays that way for a while yet. Years.
Also remember that in the U.S. of A., you have the protected right to vote for literally anyone you want. Write in "lizard people" if you feel like it!
NRA dissolution
If you're a shooter and are distressed at the NRA's being disbanded for rampant malfeasance, theft, and chicanery, then I have good news for you: the Socialist Rifle Association would welcome you.
They're all about firearms, though. No racism allowed.
CW: You are more than your income. This is not your fault.
Don't be too hard on yourself if things aren't working out. We have the worst president in memory, during a pandemic that's killed 160k+ Americans, and the people in charge are not providing any help or relief. The government is the failure here, not you.
You are more than your income.
Don't shoulder the blame and damage your self worth because the system is rigged and isn't working. SCREW THAT. You are not a failure. You. Are. Not.
We're all struggling together! Going to work and catching Covid could possibly kill you or the people you care about. This is not on you! You should not have to struggle or even worry about finding work during this time. It's irresponsible of those in charge to expect it.
You are not worthless.
@Galdrakinn mood
@wigglytuffitout this is literally my brand
Southern Mass's local machine healer and part time witchdoctor.
Tiny motorcycles, magic potions, machine tools, progressive rock, trance states, and hand sharpened drill bits. Oh, and I read Tarot. Probably 18+ just to be sure.
#nobot