The public acceptance of gambling. It’s fucking everywhere. Even things that seem relatively innocuous on the surface, like trading cards or blind boxes, are less about the fun of collecting and more about the rush of ripping through multiple packs or boxes to focus on the resell value.
I never imagined a world where we can easily bet on natural disasters and cancer on a whim. Please fire me into the sun.
Thank you, yes! I’m currently subscribed. I comment sometimes, but in general I’m more of a vote-and-lurk person on Lemmy.
I have some cool things I could contribute, though. It’s been a minute since I checked out image hosting. It’s what’s holding me back from making original posts. Do you have any recommendations? I appreciate it!
Minerals! Flourite is my favorite, but I also have an affinity for Great Lakes regional material. Lake Superior agates were my gateway drug.
Pardons haven’t only been issued by Trump. They exist because context and extenuating circumstances are important.
Just because they can be abused doesn’t mean every pardon is corrupt.