Brandon Marian
@d-i-z-z-y.bsky.social
When I'm not battling my demons, I enjoy sci-fi, programming, yoga, up-cycling furniture, skiing, watching my sisters pass me by on every metric of success, and so much more! Glad to meet you and hope you say hi 👋
...to stop our current system. Idk.
You might be morally correct to escalate, but I'm not sure you'd accomplish nearly as much as you would simply trying to educate people in a non-judgemental way. I don't pretend to know the right answer though, just some thoughts I have on the subject.
You might be morally correct to escalate, but I'm not sure you'd accomplish nearly as much as you would simply trying to educate people in a non-judgemental way. I don't pretend to know the right answer though, just some thoughts I have on the subject.
June 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
...to stop our current system. Idk.
You might be morally correct to escalate, but I'm not sure you'd accomplish nearly as much as you would simply trying to educate people in a non-judgemental way. I don't pretend to know the right answer though, just some thoughts I have on the subject.
You might be morally correct to escalate, but I'm not sure you'd accomplish nearly as much as you would simply trying to educate people in a non-judgemental way. I don't pretend to know the right answer though, just some thoughts I have on the subject.
... definition of neglect. And what's socially acceptable will slowly evolve over time as well.
Similarly on animal rights, vegans have some solid arguments against our current meat eating culture. But it is VERY socially acceptable to eat meat. I'm certain they'd feel a strong moral obligation...
Similarly on animal rights, vegans have some solid arguments against our current meat eating culture. But it is VERY socially acceptable to eat meat. I'm certain they'd feel a strong moral obligation...
June 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
... definition of neglect. And what's socially acceptable will slowly evolve over time as well.
Similarly on animal rights, vegans have some solid arguments against our current meat eating culture. But it is VERY socially acceptable to eat meat. I'm certain they'd feel a strong moral obligation...
Similarly on animal rights, vegans have some solid arguments against our current meat eating culture. But it is VERY socially acceptable to eat meat. I'm certain they'd feel a strong moral obligation...
... going to have their own opinion about how much you should do to protect your cat. From one extreme of having outdoor cats you take no precautions for, to idk, obsessive people who don't ever let their cats out of their sight? Like there's always going to be people to the left and right of any...
June 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
... going to have their own opinion about how much you should do to protect your cat. From one extreme of having outdoor cats you take no precautions for, to idk, obsessive people who don't ever let their cats out of their sight? Like there's always going to be people to the left and right of any...
Totally get that. Honestly not sure what the right answer is, why I feel like my suggestion was a bit on the pessimistic side.
On one hand, historically we haven't chipped cats. And they've been fine. But we also historically spanked children, which has awful consequences.
I think everyone is ...
On one hand, historically we haven't chipped cats. And they've been fine. But we also historically spanked children, which has awful consequences.
I think everyone is ...
June 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Totally get that. Honestly not sure what the right answer is, why I feel like my suggestion was a bit on the pessimistic side.
On one hand, historically we haven't chipped cats. And they've been fine. But we also historically spanked children, which has awful consequences.
I think everyone is ...
On one hand, historically we haven't chipped cats. And they've been fine. But we also historically spanked children, which has awful consequences.
I think everyone is ...
Maybe a bit of a pessimistic take, but I wouldn't really escalate past there? Progress moves slowly.
June 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Maybe a bit of a pessimistic take, but I wouldn't really escalate past there? Progress moves slowly.
That cats don't need to be chipped"
Slightly more effective pitch:
Talk about how lovely / how much they care for their cat. Mention that you just got your cats chipped because it's much safer for them. Expand on how/why if they seem responsive. Otherwise just let the seed you planted grow.
Slightly more effective pitch:
Talk about how lovely / how much they care for their cat. Mention that you just got your cats chipped because it's much safer for them. Expand on how/why if they seem responsive. Otherwise just let the seed you planted grow.
June 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
That cats don't need to be chipped"
Slightly more effective pitch:
Talk about how lovely / how much they care for their cat. Mention that you just got your cats chipped because it's much safer for them. Expand on how/why if they seem responsive. Otherwise just let the seed you planted grow.
Slightly more effective pitch:
Talk about how lovely / how much they care for their cat. Mention that you just got your cats chipped because it's much safer for them. Expand on how/why if they seem responsive. Otherwise just let the seed you planted grow.
I guess if you care most about effectiveness, you could think about it like sales?
Ineffective pitch: 'Youre a neglectful cat owner for not having them chipped'
Brings an emotional response "I'm not a neglectful/abusive person, so there must be something wrong with the above statement. It must be
Ineffective pitch: 'Youre a neglectful cat owner for not having them chipped'
Brings an emotional response "I'm not a neglectful/abusive person, so there must be something wrong with the above statement. It must be
June 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I guess if you care most about effectiveness, you could think about it like sales?
Ineffective pitch: 'Youre a neglectful cat owner for not having them chipped'
Brings an emotional response "I'm not a neglectful/abusive person, so there must be something wrong with the above statement. It must be
Ineffective pitch: 'Youre a neglectful cat owner for not having them chipped'
Brings an emotional response "I'm not a neglectful/abusive person, so there must be something wrong with the above statement. It must be
Would've been the last thing I tried!
April 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Would've been the last thing I tried!
Seriously selling us out for real estate profits? RTO is the opposite of progressive. Hugely disappointed
March 29, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Seriously selling us out for real estate profits? RTO is the opposite of progressive. Hugely disappointed
I just assume anyone who can't keep their composure in a debate either doesn't have a real point to make, or is a troll bot for engagement.
Seems to help me not get overly invested
Seems to help me not get overly invested
March 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I just assume anyone who can't keep their composure in a debate either doesn't have a real point to make, or is a troll bot for engagement.
Seems to help me not get overly invested
Seems to help me not get overly invested
I... Desperately want to believe this is fake.
March 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I... Desperately want to believe this is fake.
That is one photogenic cat!
March 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
That is one photogenic cat!
Do the same for foreign nationals. Otherwise we'll basically suffer the same fate as a gentrified neighborhood, but on a much larger scale. But we're also a more captive audience, as it's not like many of us will have the ability to move to a different country for cheaper cost of living.
March 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Do the same for foreign nationals. Otherwise we'll basically suffer the same fate as a gentrified neighborhood, but on a much larger scale. But we're also a more captive audience, as it's not like many of us will have the ability to move to a different country for cheaper cost of living.
Jokes aside. I'm not sure how average Americans will be able to afford to live in our own country in the near future. With so much capital being spent on rent seeking activities, there's not a lot of growth sectors left in the US.
So either we force corps to sell off their housing stock, and...
So either we force corps to sell off their housing stock, and...
a man in a red shirt says guess i 'll die in white letters
ALT: a man in a red shirt says guess i 'll die in white letters
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March 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Jokes aside. I'm not sure how average Americans will be able to afford to live in our own country in the near future. With so much capital being spent on rent seeking activities, there's not a lot of growth sectors left in the US.
So either we force corps to sell off their housing stock, and...
So either we force corps to sell off their housing stock, and...
Full send! We wish you luck as you venture where none have ventured before 🫡
March 19, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Full send! We wish you luck as you venture where none have ventured before 🫡
Crazy how cast iron can withstand near infinite abuse and still be salvageable, whatever the latest version of Teflon is however...
March 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Crazy how cast iron can withstand near infinite abuse and still be salvageable, whatever the latest version of Teflon is however...
Planned obsolescence strikes again 😔
March 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Planned obsolescence strikes again 😔
Gotta get that interdimensional cable working!
March 18, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Gotta get that interdimensional cable working!
If you're interested in a right-to-repair friendly laptop, check out the framework laptop.
March 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
If you're interested in a right-to-repair friendly laptop, check out the framework laptop.
Circles made up of triangles! 📐
March 8, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Circles made up of triangles! 📐
Working on it!
So far my releases aren't much more than interactive, animated flashcards with purchasable upgrades.
But! I'm working on an apothecary style trigonometry game. As well as a factoring game that truly is a game, just with factoring underlying the main game mechanic.
So far my releases aren't much more than interactive, animated flashcards with purchasable upgrades.
But! I'm working on an apothecary style trigonometry game. As well as a factoring game that truly is a game, just with factoring underlying the main game mechanic.
February 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Working on it!
So far my releases aren't much more than interactive, animated flashcards with purchasable upgrades.
But! I'm working on an apothecary style trigonometry game. As well as a factoring game that truly is a game, just with factoring underlying the main game mechanic.
So far my releases aren't much more than interactive, animated flashcards with purchasable upgrades.
But! I'm working on an apothecary style trigonometry game. As well as a factoring game that truly is a game, just with factoring underlying the main game mechanic.
... It works great for creating equations or graphs, and allows some cool transitions between steps. Certainly takes a long time to get it quite right though!
February 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
... It works great for creating equations or graphs, and allows some cool transitions between steps. Certainly takes a long time to get it quite right though!