BrianOnHN

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   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   > also won't create a general climate of fear, distrust between people, and terrible politics Also why they're allowed to continue. "It's good for business."
2. 62.▲
   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   Because all the Canadian weed stays there. Right...
3. 63.▲
   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   Vodka + water. > but I can't because the shit around these days is so sticky and potent. And I call BS on this.
4. 64.▲
   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   Why are you right? It's probably best if you don't do anything that could be potentially harmful.
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   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   You also misread. The other stuff is the racist part. This part, "rising potency", is just a predictable effect of prohibition and "change of literally anything" causes Fear in the noobs. Wake. Up. People.
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   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   Source?
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   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   I wonder how alcohol would look of people were so incompetent that they would drink vodka by the pint, like beer! Seriously, if you smoke a joint of high-grade then you're doing it wrong.
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   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   Not sure why your comment is down-voted, because this is true in the US, too.
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   by BrianOnHN 4y ago

   Anecdata: for the past decade, my preferred way to begin a ketosis regimine has been a long run to "burn off remaining blood sugar" based on the old-wisdom of "the body starts to utilize fat after 30min of intense exercise.&q
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    > How does society recoup losses from crime? Profiteering does not equal Societal benefit. Investing in turning these people into autonomous law abiding members of society would be much more beneficial than profits in the prison indust
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Beggars can't be choosers. Whatever political choices they make is their right. People are free to move to other software!
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Smart. This will be the move that triggers widespread adoption. Cheaper insurance.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    People who get "recommendations" don't feel guilty at all for their unfair advantage. So please, more of this! Let the kids know that we don't live in a meritocracy! Otherwise, the good ones will become discouraged and w
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    > Whoever started calling it that is either very lucky or an evil genius In a world that is currently dominated by the effects of misinformation, I'd bet on the latter.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    > low key fascism This sentiment keeps popping up. I don't understand what it means. Can you explain?
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    That's a lot to take in. Thanks for taking the time to share your insights. Is their anything you might say to people that are looking for advice?
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    > It's smarter and more efficient not to let things get to that point Thoughts like this give me hope.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Thanks for the empathetic response. It's nice to know that I'm not alone or simply 'afflicted' as many of other comments suggest.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    I'd say that's a pretty good analysis with my only discrepancy being: > relatively homogeneous cultural environment Though, I'm sure this is subjective and can be argued, so I'd rather not go into details.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Lol, when there isn't hope, at least we have comedy :)
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Thanks for your insight. To be clear, I don't feel like a tech worker. Tech/code is just one of the mediums I use for my writing. In time, I hope I'll realize my purpose as being someone that inspires others with my writing.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    I agree with all of those, but I'd replace the last one with: * Helped me realize I never want to found a VC-backed start-up When it's time for the investors to come in, because there is a right time, it's time to hand ov
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    I'm happy you're happy :)
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    Ask HN: Why are you here?

    80 points by BrianOnHN 4y ago|145 comments
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Does anyone know why I can't find the English version of this[1] Wikipedia page? Seems relevant. [1] https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bummer
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Very bad. Haven't been able to focus on work since late Tuesday. My last meeting I said, "it's been great, I haven't looked at the news in two days." Less than an hour later, I looked... Ugh. Fortunately, I've
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    Rant: smart-people daydreaming while bad-people manipulate the less fortunate is all I see here.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    I would think that this is neighborhood-dependent.
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    > I've also not heard of someone dying in the hospital because their loved ones couldn't gather up enough money. It's more like "having to postpone treatment so long that it doesn't work." The same also appl
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    by BrianOnHN 4y ago

    > "Maybe." Aka "probably 'no' without further evidence."