Right?! Who is cutting onions, damnit. Another example of looking for the helpers, per Mr. Rogers.

Tell me about it. The discipline it takes to not consume something the general public has been consuming as the norm is a struggle sometimes, but tasting the flavors I otherwise wouldn't notice from something not deathly sweetened is a plus. As well as better teeth. My parents also restricted sweet drinks to family trips and parties growing up, and I don't think I can thank them enough.

Yep, racists are going to be racist.

Increasing one's credit [score] is helpful for when citizens want to make large purchases/transactions, such as getting a homeowner's loan and car, in the US. Having lower credit is an indicator to banks that one is not "trustworthy" with their (bank's) money. And with property prices soaring and most salaries stuck in the 60s (I may be exaggerating a little, haven't checked exact numbers lately), it's hard not to NEED a loan for those. Direct debit is nice to have, but there are advantages to credit cards if the user is wise with their money/credit knowledgeable. It's systemic.

Back when I was using reddit, I found Uplifting News to be a helpful source of positive information. Some of it can be reminders of our boring dystopia, like students helping another by starting a laundry program at the school, but it's something. Here is the lemmy version.

I know you're joking, but for those who don't understand sarcasm it's more akin to a rebirth name when changing it after religious epiphanies or extreme cases of cuttingoff communication from one's origin family/tribe.

That definitely does make it clearer... On a side note, I can appreciate a Stranger in a Strange Land reference when I see one.

Just for safety's sake, I would advise more for a diffuser with or without a light for aromatherapy. Lit candles unattended are notorious for fire-related accidents, and diffusers can act as a mini humidifier for some. But that's just imo.

Yes, outside of Las Vegas, NV and The French Quarter, LA (other places noted below in comments, apparently). ~~I don't know any place that allows it, but I could be wrong.~~ I think it harkens back to the days of Prohibition with dry counties. Someone can correct me, as my history recollection isn't great. I'm guessing it's not much of a problem in the UK, or wherever you are located?

EDIT: Added other places others listed

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I think that's because the descriptors come after the noun in reporting. Similar to how documentation is done for other professions, like healthcare. If it's out of the context of reporting, or other situations listed in the site below, it sounds grammatically strange or rude.

https://myenglishgrammar.com/lessons/adjectives-function-as-nouns/

Source: I'm in healthcare.

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Maybe it's too early in the morning, but can you explain what you mean by the latter point? I'm under the impression trans treatment is provided for individuals seeking gender affirming care, with parent agreement if the individual is a minor. Your statement sounds like only the parent is consenting...

EDIT: Thanks, EatATaco. So my confusion lies in the equating puberty to hormone therapy. Similar, but not the same.

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Accurate