charonn0

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[–] charonn0@startrek.website 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I was taught that the point of a thank you note is to get your name in front of them one more time. It's a form of advertising; they might have done 5 interviews that day, 5 the previous day, and have 5 more scheduled for tomorrow. You want them to remember you over the next person who has the same qualifications.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Data has always understood humor. He may not experience the emotion of mirth, but you don't need that to understand humor. He is pretending not to understand as a practical joke.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

At least Alexander got to join the House of Martok. All Kurn got was a memory wipe.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 3 points 1 month ago

Pretty sure she's flipping me off.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Arguably, that's what happened. The three estates (noble/clergy/commoner) were summoned by the king to an Estates General to discuss political changes, which led to the establishment of revolutionary government.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What is better: to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?

[–] charonn0@startrek.website -1 points 1 month ago

I have nipples, Greg. Could you milk me?

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The Simpsons kids get sent to a fos-diddly-oster home.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Fun fact: One of Jonathan Frakes' first jobs in show biz was dressing up as Captain America at comic book conventions.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 2 points 2 months ago

Each teaching has to be evaluated on its own merits, its basis in reality, and its effect on the child and how they relate to others. Whether it's religious in origin is ultimately beside the point.

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