rbn

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[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 hours ago

I'm not a scientist, so I'm just guessing here. But looking at popular search terms on porn sites, you'll find a lot of taboo stuff like (step-)mom, (step-)sis, poop, BDSM, gang bangs etc. But just because people find it interesting in porn, I wouldn't argue that they necessarily want to act accordingly in real life, bang their relatives etc.

Some time back I also read an article somewhere (sorry no source) that taboos in porn can get somehow addictive in a way that you're permanently looking for harder taboos.

But as said, I have no clue if that applies here or if there's scientific evidence for/against this hypothesis.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 6 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Maybe they can pull back their head into the shell before opening the floodgates.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 4 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

I could also imagine that the causality is (partly) the other way around. Demonizing homosexuality makes it a taboo for them and taboos are the base for all kinds of fetishes.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 1 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (1 children)

The study suggests that the U.S. economy is on track to lose $12.5 billion in international spending this year alone – but the actual shortfall might be much greater.

Tourism Economics, a division of Oxford Economics, had originally forecast a nine percent increase in foreign travel earlier this year before revising its estimate to reflect “polarizing Trump Administration policies and rhetoric.”

Based on the research firm’s original projections, the U.S. economy was expected to gain $16.3 billion in revenue, according to an analysis by Forbes. Instead, the total deficit may be as high as $28.8 billion.

Yes they did. They expected gains of 16.3 billion, but instead experienced a drop of 12.5 billion. Resulting in hypothetical losses of 28.8 billion.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 5 points 7 hours ago

A girl I know always wanted to be a boy when she was a child. She even explicitly asked to have her gender changed through surgery in elementary school.

Nowadays she says, that her main reasons were that she preferred to do 'boys stuff' like soccer with boys rather than playing with dolls etc. with other girls. Plus she was really scared of the pain of giving birth as a women and thought she'd have to go through that when growing up. Up to this day, she still likes 'boys stuff', doesn't use make up, rarely wears dresses/skirts, didn't give birth.

So in her case specifically, it seems like it was 'just' the stupid female stereotype that she didn't want to live up to. She doesn't feel that gender disphoria anymore.

I guess independent of the gender we associate with, we as society should really object all these stupid stereotypes. Do what you like, dress as you like and be who you like, no matter the genitals you were born with. And let children know that they are free to choose their own path.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 1 points 7 hours ago (3 children)

Based on the research firm’s original projections, the U.S. economy was expected to gain $16.3 billion in revenue, according to an analysis by Forbes. Instead, the total deficit may be as high as $28.8 billion.

It's weird IMO to count in expected gains that never realized when calculating a deficit.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 1 points 8 hours ago

I think he has a point. In the last few years I only remember the release of Hogwarts Legacy which was related to Harry Potter. Never heard of a show, pop up events etc.

But the calls for boycott I see at least once a week here on Lemmy.

Maybe it would be better to just add that as comments to actual HP promo rather than giving it additional attention and relevance.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 4 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Wenn du im Lotto gewinnst, lohnt sich das mit der guten Busverbindung zur Arbeit ja gar nicht mehr...

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Kann doch auch einfach Plural sein. Ausländer dürfen nicht mehr in die Bäder / Badi.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 day ago

Das hilft dir zwar mit dem akuten Problem nicht mehr, aber man kann zur Vorbeugung im Frühjahr im heruntergelassenen Zustand mit stark duftenden Ölen (Eukalyptus-, Teebaum- und Pfefferminzöl) einsprühen / reiben. Das mögen sie wohl nicht so gerne und dann suchen sie sich von vornherein einen anderen Platz. Auch ist es sicher ganz gut, den Rolladen immer mal hoch und runter zu fahren und damit ein wenig für Unruhe zu sorgen.

Wenn das Nest schon da ist, hilft denke ich nur, eine Fachperson zu beauftragen oder bis Saisonende durchzuhalten.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Oh wow, danke für den Link! Ich hatte Vandalismus irgendwie nur auf den Zug bezogen und gar nicht in Erwägung gezogen, dass jemand grundsätzlich die Strecke beschädigt haben könnte. Hat die Bahn also eigentlich alles richtig angegeben und die Verspätung in keiner Weise selbst verschuldet.

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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by rbn@sopuli.xyz to c/drehscheibe@feddit.org
 

Mal was kleines zum Schmunzeln: Mein eigentlicher Zug fällt heute aus. Mein Ersatzzug wird zwar in drei Stunden pünktlich in München losfahren, auch pünktlich in Nürnberg ankommen, aber dann wird heute Mittag irgendwo vor Leipzig so dermaßen die Post abgehen, dass der Zug leider zwei Stunden Verspätung wegen Vandalismus einsammeln wird.

Die Polizei sollte mal ein paar Bahnleute als Profiler abwerben. Sechs Stunden vor der Tat ist doch ein ganz guter Prognosewert. =)

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 days ago

Handy-Taschenlampe regelt.

 

Wunderbar unaufgeregtes Video zur Entdeckung verschollen geglaubter Bücher der Gebrüder Grimm an der Universität Posen im Jahr 2024. Das Ereignis selbst ist also nicht mehr brandaktuell, aber ich fand es sehr inspirierend, mit wie viel Leidenschaft die Protagonistinnen über das Thema sprachen. Leider habe ich keinen Link außerhalb YouTube, da das Video m.W. nur dort veröffentlicht wurde.

 
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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by rbn@sopuli.xyz to c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
 

Hi all,

Does anyone know an online shop with a big and wide-spread assortment that isn't just a marketplace with individual suppliers?

I haven't bought expensive stuff from amazon for years but still used it occasionally to fill some gaps from my shopping list for small special items that I couldn't find offline. You can easily get all of that in other online shops or marketplaces like eBay but you'd have to order everything separately: You'll pay shipping multiple times and produce way more waste for packaging.

Sample shopping list:

  • Sweetening vanilla flavor drops (you typically get those in sport related shops where you also get protein powder)
  • Yellow or green shoe laces with 140cm length
  • Environment-friendly sunscreen stick with UV protection of 50

I know individual online shops where I can all of that but is there a shop where I might get this (or similar weird combinations of stuff) all in one box?

Kind regards, rbn

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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by rbn@sopuli.xyz to c/dach@feddit.org
 

Hallo zusammen,

ich lese häufig hier und auch anderswo im Netz von der guten und wichtigen Oppositionsarbeit, die einige Parteien (z.B. Die Linke) im deutschen Bundestag leisten. Persönlich muss ich aber gestehen, dass ich mir darunter relativ wenig vorstellen kann.

In diesem Video des Bundestages werden als wichtigste Aspekte genannt:

  • Durch die Redezeit im Bundestag können sie Abgeordnete anderer Fraktionen aufklären und umstimmen.
  • Durch Anfragen verschiedenster Arten können sie die Regierung kontrollieren.

Bei beiden Aspekten sehe ich allerdings keinen großen Hebel, insbesondere da die Regierung zumeist einstimmig abstimmt und nur selten die Abgeordneten individuell entscheiden.

Übersehe ich wichtige Aufgaben? Unterschätze ich den Einfluss? Findet die eigentliche Überzeugungsarbeit und Einflussnahme ggf. bereits in den Ausschüssen statt, bevor ein Anliegen überhaupt in den Bundestag gelangt? Kann man diesen Einfluss verschiedener Oppositionsparteien irgendwie objektiv messbar machen?

PS: Ich poste dies bewusst in DACH, da mich auch Ähnlichkeiten und etwaige Unterschiede zu unseren Nachbarn interessieren würden.

VG, rbn

 

Ich wurde dieses Jahr zu einer Feierlichkeit für ein Wochenende nach Griechenland eingeladen. Nun möchte ich eigentlich weder absagen, noch in einen Flieger steigen - noch dazu für 2,5 Tage Aufenthalt.

Arbeiten kann ich prinzipiell überall, wo es Strom und Internet gibt. Wenn dies gewährleistet ist, wäre ich auch okay damit, wenn die Anreise ein paar Tage dauert.

Hat jemand Erfahrungen mit der Kombination mehrerer Nachtzüge, Nachtzüge und Fähre oder andere konstruktive Ideen, wie man die Reise etwas umweltschonender gestalten könnte?

Eine Alternative könnte ggf. auch ein längerer Balkan-Road-Trip mit E-Auto werden, in den ich Griechenland nur als Abstecher einbaue aber das müsste ich erst noch mit meiner (dann hoffentlich mitreisenden) Partnerin klären.

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Fake vegans (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by rbn@sopuli.xyz to c/yepowertrippinbastards@lemmy.dbzer0.com
 

Vegans being banned and comments being deleted from !vegan@lemmy.world for being fake vegans.

From my perspective, the comments were in no way insulting and just part of completely normal interaction. If this decision reflects the general opinion of the mod team, then from my perspective, the biggest vegan community on Lemmy wants to be an elitist cycle of hardcore vegans only, not allowing any slightly different opinion. Which would be very unfortunate.

PS: In contrast to the name of this community, I don't want to insult anyone here being a 'bastard'. I just want to post this somewhere on neutral ground. I would really appreciate an open discussion without bashing anyone.

PPS: Some instances or clients seem to compress the screenshots in a way they're unreadable. Find the full resolution here: https://imgur.com/a/8XdexTm

Linking the affected users and mods: @Cypher@lemmy.world @gaael@lemmy.world @gredo@lemmy.world @iiGxC@slrpnk.net @veganpizza69@lemmy.world @veganpizza69@lemmy.vg @jerkface@lemmy.ca @TheTechnician27@lemmy.world @Sunshine@lemmy.ca @Aqua@lemmy.vg

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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by rbn@sopuli.xyz to c/softwaregore@lemmy.world
 

Recently, I noticed that no matter which delivery I'm tracking and no matter which status the package is currently in, DHL always claims the estimated delivery date to be yesterday.

This package was dropped at the DHL office on 23rd. When I checked right afterwards, the expected delivery was declared as 22nd. If I'm checking today (24th), it's now scheduled for the 23rd.

 

I don't play too often overall but today was the first time I couldn't solve a wordle. I feel slightly offended and see it as a mean, early christmas present by the NYT. 😄

I wish you all better luck/skill and happy holidays!

Wordle 1.284 X/6

⬜⬜⬜🟩🟩

⬜⬜⬜🟩🟩

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜

⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩

⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩

⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩

 
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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by rbn@sopuli.xyz to c/dailygames@lemmy.zip
 

Let's play a round of 'NUTLE' together as part of the Know Nut November challenge!

The rules: It follows the standard wordle rules. You guess any word with 5 letters in the comments. I'll reply with the rating. 🟩 means letter is correct and at the right place. 🟨 means the character appears at least once but is in the wrong place. ⬜ means the character is in the wrong place. And as this is know nut november, all guesses should be at least remotely related to the theme of nuts (in all its meanings). You can be creative!

Background of the challenge: Based on this meme, I decided I decided to initiate a little November nut identification challenge across different communities on Lemmy. After two days (#8, #9) on !treehuggers@slrpnk.net, one day (#10) at !birding@lemmy.world and one day (#11), today it's your turn to show how fast !dailygames@lemmy.zip can solve the riddle.

Happy guessing!

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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by rbn@sopuli.xyz to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world
 

Hello all,

based on this meme, I decided to initiate a little November nut identification challenge on Lemmy. After two days (#8, #9) on !treehuggers@slrpnk.net and one day (#10) at !birding@lemmy.world, today it's your turn!

Today the challenge is about finding a specific article in the English version of Wikipedia with only emojis as a hint. I'll start with just one and will add additional ones in case there's no correct answer yet.

The challenge: ✈️🔙🇰🇷

Happy guessing!


I aligned with @dantheclamman@lemmy.world (mod of this community) upfront to make sure the challenge is OK to post.


Warning: At the time when you read the post, the comment section may contain spoilers.

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