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Arkansas 'Whites-Only' Town Revives Far-Right Ideals: Return to Segregation? in c/usa@midwest.social
[–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

Ok, well what would convince you, then? What criteria are you looking for exactly before you acknowledge that this is a dangerous thing happening in our country? Are you waiting for a town charter from the state, perhaps? I'm not really sure why you're fixated on it being a 'town'. Like it's not cause for concern until they suddenly have paved roads and municipal buildings? I'm just not understanding your logic, here.

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    • Arkansas 'Whites-Only' Town Revives Far-Right Ideals: Return to Segregation? in c/usa@midwest.social
    [–] 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    I believe you are incorrect in your assessment of the situation.

    This is not fake news. This is actually happening, and they are actually seeking to build a 'town'. It is still in the beginning stages, but that is their stated goal. AND, they have plans to expand:

    https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5419057-whites-only-community-return-to-the-land-missouri-arkansas/

    Now I don't know anything about the OP's source. But I can tell you that this is being reported by MSNBC, the Independent and others.

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    • Now That They’re Free, Venezuelan Men Want the World to Know What They Endured in CECOT in c/usa@midwest.social
    [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    I'm sitting here trying to find words. Outrage, disgust and deep sorrow just don't seem to cut it. More than anything, these men deserve justice and reparation for what was done to them - and the countless others who are enduring the same treatment this very day. I pray that the criminals in our government are held accountable for this grave sin one day.

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    Have you ever had fruitful discussions cut short because OP deleted the post? If so, is this a fundamental problem or just an annoyance? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
    [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I've had second thoughts about posts I've made in the past (usually because they proved to be unpopular with the majority), and have deleted my post. Why sit there and rack up downvotes for no reason? Now if a post I've made was unpopular, but it generated fair and good-faith discussion, I'll keep it up.

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    Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma schools chief who mandated that all schools teach the Bible, was caught watching porn in his office. in c/usa@midwest.social
    [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    I am convinced that religious extremism creates the very conditions that lead to the sins they are trying to avoid. Sex outside of marriage is a sin. Nudity outside of marriage is a sin. Sex inside marriage should be missionary-position only. A woman's body is sinful. Thinking about sex is a sin. Is it any wonder why all of these zealots end up doing the very things they rail against? Have your religious delusions if you will, but biology is going to win that battle one way or the other.

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    How do you discover new music in 2025? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
    HR 1319 Will Make All Non-Federal Employees Independent Contractors (Without Benefits) in c/usa@midwest.social
    HR 1319 Will Make All Non-Federal Employees Independent Contractors (Without Benefits) in c/usa@midwest.social
    [–] [S] 8 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    If you honestly think they're going to stop with free lancers and gig workers, I've got some land in Alaska to sell you. Please just watch the video. This is not just going to affect gig workers and freelancers.

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    HR 1319 Will Make All Non-Federal Employees Independent Contractors (Without Benefits) (www.youtube.com)
     

    Basically, all non-federal employees will lose their right to healthcare benefits, their right to worker protections and their right to unionize.

    This has already passed in committee. Congress (which is supposed to be in recess) has actually come back to slip this in under the radar while most people aren't looking. The House and Senate still need to vote on this.

    New Executive Order Targets the Homeless and Mentally Ill in c/usa@midwest.social
    Judge pauses Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release for 30 days in c/usa@midwest.social
    Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files in c/usa@midwest.social
    Hegseth abandoned by aides as Pentagon left in turmoil in c/usa@midwest.social
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    Looking to roll those shiny math rocks and partake in some heroic shenanigans! (lemmy.today)
     

    • GAME SYSTEM: Cypher System (fantasy, sci-fi or horror - no supers), Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th edition

    • PLAYER OR GAME MASTER: I'd like to play for a change, but have extensive experience with GMing.

    • ONLINE OR IN-PERSON: Online

    • VTT SOFTWARE: Foundry VTT

    • SCHEDULE: I'm in the PST (GMT-8) timezone, and I'm available in the evenings during the week from 6pm to 10pm. On the weekends, I'm available any time after 2:30pm.

    • EXPERIENCE: I've played and GM'd lots of systems over the years (D&D, Savage Worlds, Call of Cthulhu, Fate, Shadowrun, Vampire the Masquerade, Warhammer FRP, etc.) My current favorite is the Cypher System, including Numenera and Old Gods of Appalachia. My primary experience has been as a GM.

    • OTHER DETAILS: I'd like to find a nice, casual group of adults with a good sense of humor and the good sense to keep real-world politics and religion away from the (virtual) game table. I consider myself a 'story-first' kind of player, meaning that combat and min-maxing aren't huge priorities for me. I don't mind adult content in the games I play, so long as everyone is respectful and mindful of the comfort levels of everyone playing. As a player, I respect the hours that my GM has invested into providing me with entertainment, and will show up on time to every game session (barring emergencies). At the end of the day, I just want to tell great stories and get immersed in a fun world with some good friends. Let's play!

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    GMs - What are your methods to mitigate no-shows? (lemmy.today)
     

    When I write as a GM, I incorporate all of my players into the story and evolve the narrative around their characters' backgrounds, actions, etc. So, when a player doesn't show up regularly, it has a tendency to disrupt or even halt the game's progress. The smaller the group, the more serious this issue becomes. I've had gaming groups implode over this.

    So what sorts of rules or understandings does your group have in place to offset the void left when a player doesn't show up to the game? Does the absent player become an NPC under the GM's control? Do you just ignore the fact that the PC carrying the magical Orb of Whatsit is off on holiday when the king demands the Orb to save the kingdom?

    Obviously, we all have real-life stuff that crops up from time to time that can prevent us from playing, but if I can commit to writing and running the game each week (barring life's little emergencies), I don't feel I'm being unfair to expect the same from my players.

    So, GMs...what are your thoughts?

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