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[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -5 points 2 weeks ago

i learned my behavior is no longer within the bounds of the acceptable use policy for db0.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -4 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

this probably isn't the correct forum to discuss the finer points of veganism, but i'm willing to continue here if you can start affecting a congenial tone.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

We can tell animals don’t want to die in the same way we can tell they don’t want to feel pain, by the fact that they try to avoid it.

pain avoidance is very different from death avoidance, in that avoiding death requires that you understand that you, yourself, might die. we call this understanding "personal mortality" and we don't have proof non-human animals understand personal mortality, so we cant possibly have proof they want not to die. to the best of our understanding, they are death-agnostic.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -4 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Your actual belief is opposition to veganism

no. "skepticism", maybe, but i'm not opposed to it.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -4 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

they may feel that way, but I know what I'm saying is True

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -5 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

what I said is true

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -4 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

when i'm saying something factual, getting pushback indicates a level of cognitive dissonance that i find, personally, annoying.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (12 children)

frankly, I don't care for debate at all. id rather you read what I say, understand it is true, and upvote.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -3 points 2 weeks ago

“Yes I went full offense despite no reading the other person’s evidence and the shit I was saying was wrong and completely uncalled for, but I eventually realized my mistake, and then continued my offense.”

this is a straw man. and i wasn't wrong: what i said is it is no longer the acamedy's position that a vegan diet can be healthy at all stages of development, and i've been right this whole time.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -3 points 2 weeks ago (25 children)

we can suffiently ascertain the workings of an animal’s mind by observing their behavior when it comes to trying to avoid feeling pain

understanding pain does not require the understanding of the potential for mortality.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -5 points 2 weeks ago

i have objections to each of the examples you've raised, but they are red herrings, since they could not have been the reason for a ban, or i would have been banned when they occurred.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24261280

Summary

Several states, including Alabama, Maryland, and New Hampshire, are introducing legislation to ban or restrict cellphones in schools.

The measures claim to reduce distractions and address concerns over teen mental health linked to heavy social media use.

Proponents argue such bans help students focus, but opponents, including parents, warn of safety and communication issues.

“If something were to happen in the school, my child should be able to have their cellphone to be able to call for help, to be able to call me,” said parent Jeara Underwood.

Experts emphasize teaching responsible tech use rather than imposing broad bans.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24262115

Summary

Childhood vaccination rates in Mississippi, Tennessee, and West Virginia, traditionally high, are declining due to rising vaccine skepticism.

CDC data shows the percentage of kindergartners with vaccine exemptions reached a record 3.3% nationwide in 2023-24.

Experts link this trend to anti-vaccine movements and "health freedom" advocacy.

This trend could lead to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough, as seen in states with low vaccine uptake like Florida and Georgia.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24262644

Summary

Spain plans to introduce a tax of up to 100% on properties purchased by non-EU residents, aiming to address a housing crisis.

The measure would limit property purchases for investment purposes by foreigners, prioritizing homes for residents.

The proposal, inspired by similar policies in Canada and Denmark, is part of broader efforts to improve housing affordability.

Other measures include tax exemptions for affordable housing landlords, tighter tourist rental regulations, and transferring thousands of homes to public housing programs.

Details and a parliamentary timeline are pending.

 

Opposing War. What should be done? A discussion meeting on how we can develop a practical internationalist postion in the face of war escalation. Wednesday, January 15 · 7 – 8:30pm At the moment, revolutionaries upholding internationalist positions are in a minority. Many have embraced support for one side in the conflicts created by capitalism, either supporting Russia or the Ukraine, or siding with Hamas in the mayhem unleashed in the Gaza strip, Lebanon and the wider Middle East.Some questions need answering. How do we increase the audience for an internationalist position that opposes imperialist war? How do we give practical solidarity to those directly effected by war, to the war resisters, conscientious objectors, draft dodgers and deserters who have risked much, whether in Russia, Ukraine or Israel? How do we sabotage the war efforts? This and other questions raised by the drive to war will be addressed at an online meeting with a speaker from the Anarchist Communist Group as well as a range of guest speakers There will be plenty of time for discussion.As well as a speaker from the ACG, there will be speakers from Old Moles Collective- Old.moles.collective @gmail.com ,Alex Alder, author of https://libcom.org/%E2%80%A6/british-anarchism-succumbs-war-feverand Jan, an antimilitarist activist

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