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Cracks_InTheWalls

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Enthusiastic sh.it.head

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So I’ve got a buddy of mine who is really, really interested in doing some sort of media project re: fighting disinfo campaigns - like to the point that he’s scheduling calls with me to help talk him through this, after not talking for years.

I don’t know shit, approach disinfo by ignoring 90% of what I see online, and am trying to help narrow him down into something actionable.

Any advice? Like, literally anything - at this point I’m starting from a “What is disinfo v. misinfo, and what are organizations concerned about disinfo in a broad sense saying about the topic” position.

Edit: Media project - started out as “a podcast maybe”, now he thinks longform mediums aren’t an effective strategy and is talking Tik Tok videos or something. My concern is this is just adding to the noise we all dig through that disinfo benefits from. He still hasn’t given me ideas re: a particular topic, think he’s just frustrated about some close people to him getting deep into COVID/QAnon conspiracies and not responding to anything he tried re: getting well-sourced info in front of them - there was always some bullshit counterpoint.

Apologies for the novel - want to help him out but a little stuck.

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Thanks man! This is helpful.

When we talked last, I was talking about the social aspects (crudely understood) of it all - have general mistrust of experts, poor life situation, feelings of, or acutal, social isolation -> find people who seem to have a privileged knowledge others don’t that you agree with, make them your tribe -> have a position in a social group, slowly introducing you to more and more outlandish ideas -> repeat points to recruit others to the tribe and signal social value to said.

So agree totally with learning about how this stuff works from psychology and human weakness POV being a vital starting point. Appreciate it!

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I am reasonably certain I have been to the theatre where she went down on that guy.

This is the most interesting fact about my life.

Cracks_InTheWalls, (edited )
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“Did you know? This seat is the only one in Ottawa to feature in an Alanis Morissette song.

This plaque is here to remind you.”

[God I wish I knew how to Photoshop]

Cracks_InTheWalls,
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Nah, that’s the stains and popcorn pieces on the floor they spackled over for preservation.

They look like jagged little pills now.

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Don’t fret - yet. At this point this is just some asshole at the National Post stating a dumbass opinion in light of discussions in the UK.

Let’s see what happens after 2025, though…I do know the CF has a very real recruitment problem right now. I have mixed feelings about the military, but I’m truly hoping conscription isn’t the road they go down versus, oh IDK, effectively dealing with sexual assault in the ranks and paying soliders a good enough wage that they don’t need to use food banks while training in urban centres - at minimum.

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I once saw a nice sweater/some kinda outerwear thing with an excessive amount of pockets or something in a Youtube ad. For whatever reason I had been thinking that would be useful around that time, and did click to learn more.

I didn’t buy it and don’t even remember if it was exactly what I’m describing here, so efficacy was meh. This is the only one that jumps to mind.

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I kinda wanna see a pilot script if you feel like trying your hand at it, just for shits and giggles.

Cracks_InTheWalls,
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Always keep them guessing, afraid, and a little horny.

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As someone who rescued Micah by immediately shooting the Sherriff of Strawberry and his buddies in the face, much to my sibling’s utter shock when they were letting me try RDR2 the first time, I’d say the reverse is also true.

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I feel like you’d enjoy orienteering as a hobby (assuming you also like the woods).

Doing an old school car trip with your location turned off on your phone could be cool too, assuming no impatient passengers.

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youtu.be/ojQ3bGgtz3A

Edited link for the better song choice

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The Internet is a communication tool used the world over where people can come together to bitch about movies and share pornography with one another.

Or, at least it was. Now it’s mostly a mall and organ harvesting operation.

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I’m in no better spot, but this is the crux of the problem, isn’t it - too many of us don’t have a strongly-enough bound local community to get assistance with stuff like this without involving the cops.

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I just turned 35 a couple of days ago, and this is currently on my mind. I need to make some serious changes, 40 cannot be the same as ages 25 to present.

Like, not even talking financially (though that’d be nice) - I mean like finding people who aren’t family to hang out with once and a while, smoking less weed/other means of being clearer minded more often, broadening my horizons and participation in meatspace, that kind of thing.

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Brain - Candied
Tapeworm - Fed
Heads - Crushed
Chicken- Ladied

Take that, atheists 😎

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YYYY/MM/DD hhmm, 24 hour clock gang unite!

(We also support our YYYY.MM.DD and YYYYMMDD compatriots)

Cracks_InTheWalls, (edited )
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If I were to guess, probably because they’d be left to their own devices rather than carefully managed for higher THC content and flavour profile.

Could be good ol’ fashioned landrace Hindu Kush, though (which would still be mids, but I’d smoke it) - why do you think that’s what the strain’s called?

Edit: The Hindu Kush is not part of the Himalayas. This comment will remain as is, as a reminder to read stuff carefully.

Cracks_InTheWalls,
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I read that Wikipedia article 100% incorrectly, missed the ‘west of the’ before Himalayas. Legitimately, thanks!

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There is, in fact, good country music that isn’t just about trucks, beer, flags, and right-wing U.S. propaganda.

People have a lot of hate for the genre due to the mass appeal, common denominator examples. But like with all music, dig a little deeper beyond what gets radio play and you can find some good shit.

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Here is a random list of songs I like, in my opinion under the umbrella of country in one way or another (though some stretch that a little. Or a lot. Don’t @ me, die-hard country fans).

Some may, indeed, involve beer, trucks, and American Christian propaganda - but pleasant sounding at least. I’m also confirmed to be pretty lame, and that may be reflected in my choices here.

I also never said you needed to dig deep - some/most of this is like, a fingernail scratch. But if you find something here you dig, strongly recommend diving deeper into the artist.

Merle Haggard - Mama Tried
George Jones - White Lightning
The Highwaymen - Highwayman
Dick Curless - The Heartline Special
Eddy Arnold - Cowpoke
Conway Twitty - Hello Darlin’
Townes Van Zandt - Waiting Around to Die
Sons of the Pioneers - Empty Saddles
Marty Robbins - Running Gun
Willie Nelson - Bubbles in my Beer
Hank Thompson - A Six Pack to Go
Johnny Cash - Sunday Morning Coming Down
Sonny James - Baltimore
Del Reeves - A Dime at A Time
Dale Hawkins - Everglades
Jimmy Bryant and Speedy West - Blue Bonnet Rag
Tim Carroll - I Think Hank Woulda Done It This Way
Buddy Emmons - Orange Blossom Special
Tommy Collins - You Better Not Do That
The Louvin Brothers - Satan is Real [here’s that propaganda I told you about - still love this song]
Eddie Noack - Psycho
Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed - Jerry’s Breakdown
Tom T. Hall - That’s How I Got to Memphis
Roger Miller - Dang Me

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I mean, kinda, yeah.

Cracks_InTheWalls,
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Eh, everyone’s a little different, and for some it may well be impossible.

Real answer is conditioning, with most of the suggestions being means to get that rolling. The unwritten part is while you’re conditioning youself, you’re probably gonna be miserable for a while, unless you’re one of us folks with a genetic legacy of farmers and soldiers.

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This is a Once in a Lifetime romance.

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That sounds wonderful. Makes me wish I had made more of an effort to keep up with my old friends/make more in adulthood.

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