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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: This Should Not Be Allowed. |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2020, 8:43 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 373
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| Cortana, Siri, Alexa, Google Home, Roku streaming devices, Smart TVs. Anything remotely recent that can take a voice command, you will want to turn off those settings. You will also want to look up privacy settings and disable any data collection you can find. A lot of Apps will also feed off this i... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Do you believe in reincarnation? |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020, 8:50 pm
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Replies: 165
Views: 14,177
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| heaven is the right planet for me, i've been blessed with some night-time visits now and then :D What is heaven to you? I don't usually hear from other people. Whenever I try to imagine it from the descriptions of various clergy, I think of huge gaudy golden cities with trillions of dead people. Th... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Is it possible to tell if the covid-19 virus was man made? |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020, 7:57 pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,866
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| The first thing you should consider about conspiracy theory type things, is the reliability of the source. Look for something from a reliably unbiased and accurate journalist network; Associated Press and Reuters have the best track record, but NPR, ABC, PBS, CBS, BBC are also decent. Personal accou... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Do you believe in reincarnation? |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020, 7:09 pm
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Replies: 165
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To me, reincarnation makes more sense than either the afterlife as a place or just disappearing into the void; conservation of matter and all. Wouldn't mind to visit a different world, maybe I can find the "Right Planet"?  |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: A video game rant... |
| xMistrox |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020, 6:33 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
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| Games are designed to elicit an emotional response, it is part of their purpose. When you play chess for instance, it is a competition; someone will win and someone will lose. You can experience different emotions from a loss, so anger can be one such expectation. From another viewpoint, family stuf... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: If there were a legit cure for autism, would you take it? |
| xMistrox |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2016, 9:10 am
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,076
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| Probably not. From what I've read and analyzed, a cure doesn't seem likely, at least till we understand the brain better. It would be tempting though, to not have to keep up a constant presence of mind, just to fit in and not disturb friends, family, coworkers, classmates, strangers, etc. or deal wi... |
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Forum: Stats Topic: Your MENTI Personality type |
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Posted: 05 Mar 2015, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 9
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| I've taken a few different versions of these tests, the outcome is usually INTP or INTJ, at nearly an equal rate. |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: anyone play star trek online |
| xMistrox |
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Posted: 05 Mar 2015, 8:40 pm
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Replies: 3
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I have been playing since the closed Beta, but I don't play constantly unless there is new content. I logged in today to pay respects at the Leonard Nimoy memorial they added.
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Soylent good meal replacement for autistics? |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2015, 6:28 pm
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,453
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| I've been wanting to try Soylent since I heard about it, but the price and wait are what stop me. Right now shipping is 2-3 months if you're a new customer, and the price for a month's worth is almost 50% more than I usually spend in a month. It would probably more healthy than my current food sourc... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Did Harry Potter say too much about the Elder Wand? |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2015, 6:54 pm
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Replies: 4
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| I agree, it is even worse that he then went on to become an Auror, which increases the likelihood the wand will be passed on instead of ceasing to be unusually powerful. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Who else likes origami? |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2015, 6:21 pm
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Replies: 13
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| The book you're remembering is "Origami in Action : Paper Toys That Fly, Flap, Gobble, and Inflate" by Robert Lang (of langorigami.com ). Robert is one of my favorite origami designers. |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: All nerdy music instruments have turned out to be kinda cool |
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Posted: 04 Oct 2014, 9:41 pm
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Replies: 16
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sensory problems |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2013, 11:49 am
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Replies: 22
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| I'm most sensitive to sound, then smell, touch, and vision. I can't stand loud places or certain sounds, especially when stressed. Some smells are heavenly, but others I cannot stand to be around. Touch is mostly limited to clothing, but as others have said, being wet/sticky is very uncomfortable. V... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: DSM change justified due to pandemic of AS misdiagnosis |
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Posted: 15 Jun 2013, 1:12 pm
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Replies: 220
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| I have to disagree (in reference to the original post). My view of a diagnosis is important to understand one's self and have services available when necessary. Social stigma is the only reason I can see as to not getting a diagnosis of any kind of mental or physical abnormality, which could affect ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why's everyone care about the DSM changing? |
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Posted: 15 Jun 2013, 12:18 pm
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Replies: 17
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| Possibly Black and White thinking (following a rule or criteria), the need for classifications to avoid cognitive dissonance. Could be fear of change as well, anxiety of possible disruption of routine or fear of loss of services or for some possibly a part of self-identity. To some it is insignifica... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The four manifestations of AS/HFA |
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Posted: 15 Jun 2013, 10:48 am
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Replies: 75
Views: 8,615
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| I would say I am 75% Passive and 25% Active but Odd, based on the traits described. Maybe 50/50. |
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