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PSA - r/ClevelandGuardians Will be Going Dark from June 12-14 In Protest Against Reddit's API Changes

2023.06.07 13:35 freshmaker_phd PSA - r/ClevelandGuardians Will be Going Dark from June 12-14 In Protest Against Reddit's API Changes

Hello from the corner of Carnegie and Ontario.
This isn’t a fun post to make. We’d rather see memes about Naylor’s baby or Jose’s helmet, but alas, desperate times call for desperate measures. The mods here at ClevelandGuardians have been talking about what we want to do and what we feel is best for our community and, having discussed this at length, we have come to a consensus and feel this is a very important post that we hope you will take the time to read.
Recently Reddit has announced widespread changes to the API (application programming interface) which, if they follow through on, will shut down many if not all of the 3rd party apps that a not-so-insignificant number of Redditors use to access and participate in their favorite communities - Our small corner of the internet included.
One of the most critical changes to the API is that Reddit has announced they wish to move from a free to a paid API model, and at a rate that will result in expenses to the developers of the 3rd party apps simply cannot afford. To put this into a tangible context, Apollo, one of the most popular 3rd party apps for Reddit, is looking at a cost off $1.7M/mo. just to continue their current operations. That is a cost of $12,000 per 50 million API requests. By contrast, Apollo pays Imgur a mere $166 for every 50 million API requests.

This means popular apps like Apollo, Reddit Is Fun, Narwhal and many more will have to shut down, permanently.

Not using one of those apps? Are you a filthy casual like u/freshmaker_phd that uses the Reddit app? This will still impact you in how it will change our subreddit and many, many other communities you visit or participate in. The mods here even use tools which rely on these API integrations to make our job in maintaining this community easier and faster for us. The impacts are huge here, and much bigger beyond our corner of the internet, and it is important you understand them.
In our case specifically, it means that u/CLEbot would not be able to perform its usual automated duties for us in delivering the content you’ve come to expect and enjoy from our community. That includes posting daily discussion threads, gameday threads and in-game updates to the gameday thread, and postgame threads among other lesser-known duties. On top of all that, it paints a bleak picture of what is to come for those of us who use other tools, like Reddit Enhancement Suite and old.reddit.com.

Here's a little TLDR on why this is important

So What Are We Doing?

Starting on June 12th and running through June 13th, we and a growing number of other subs - large and small - will go dark for 48 hours. During that time, you will not be able to view or post any content on ClevelandGuardians.
We understand how this will impact you, as the Guardians will be kicking off a west coast road trip that week. We recognize how important this subreddit is to keep up with our team. However, we also recognize how important this issue is and feel we must take a collective stand on this issue to show Reddit that our voices must be heard.
Whether we want to like it or not, Reddit is a company that must make money in some way to afford us this corner of the internet we call home. Hosting this platform isn’t free, nor cheap, and ad revenue only goes so far. However, Reddit intentionally killing 3rd party apps by pricing them out of existence is not the right answer. We don’t expect Reddit to make API services free to all, but would expect those who run this site to be sensible and reasonable in how they choose to price their services and make their API data accessible.
Will this collective black out solve the problem? We can’t tell you that because we just don’t know how much of an impact this will have, but we have to try something to get their attention.

How to Support This Cause

Our participation in the protest is just one part of this effort. You as an individual user can help too. Reach out to Reddit via sending a modmail to Reddit, comment in the threads the admins post regarding these API changes, and submit comments via the contact forms. Use the means available to you to make them aware of what this will do to our communities. Spread the word via social media and let others who may not be as avid users of Reddit know what’s going on. The reason is simple: ###Raise Awareness.
Lastly, if you so choose…

Stay off Reddit completely from June 12th until June 14th. Users globally choosing to not visit the site will have a visible impact that Reddit will surely notice.

Lastly, and arguably most importantly… DONT BE A JERK. Frustrating and annoying as this might be for many, this is not the time nor place (if there even was one) to be toxic or otherwise uncivil towards others, especially the admins. As the Reddiquette says… Remember the human.
Thanks,
-Mods
Don't Forget to Sign up for Fake Baseball!
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2023.06.07 13:28 Songoftheday42 Planning to move to Albuquerque in the next year. Tell me about it! I’m excited to learn.

Hi! I’ll be moving to Albuquerque in the next year. I am most interested right now in a lowkey, quiet neighborhood, <15 min from grocery store, park nearby would be nice but not necessary. I am thinking I’m going to stick with an apartment for now. My budget is no more than $800/month, rent only. I have two lovely cats that’ll be in tow. I have worked in the food industry, cannabis industry, and even have worked at vet clinics as a vet assistant or receptionist. I am a big music fan, and have no idea what the music scene is like there. Mostly, I just want to learn about what you like about Abq and what you don’t. I personally have lived in another part of New Mexico, and it’s so pretty. I love the mountains, the beautiful blue skies. I’ve been itching to get back to the Southwestern US. I was going to look into Phoenix, but I can’t see that being affordable for me.
Thanks for reading, and I’m looking forward to your responses 😊
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2023.06.07 13:23 Spirited-Feedback-87 The Century Old Villain: Paul

I wanted to use this OC for a fic but i still need to get around that so imma drop it here for shit and giggles.
I'm following the template given by this subreddit.
====Personal Info====
Name: Paul Shinosore
Gender: Male
Age (Biological): 25
Birthday: 13/03/2035
Occupation: Criminal/Vigilante
Net worth: Rich
Height: 150 cm
Weight: 77 Kg
Hair color: Blue (turns bright or dark pink when using his quirk).
Haircut: Long surfer hair
Facial Hair: none
Eye Color: Blue (turns bright Pink when using quirk).
Skin color: flesh pink
Blood Type: A-
Distinguishing physical feature: There is a fist sized scar on the left side of his cranium where his hair stopped growing, the rest of his hair hides it well, but it's still noticeable.
====Bio====
Personal Strengths: He's very kind and fun to the people he considers friends or family, he also always strives to fulfill his promises.
Personal Weaknesses: He doesn't care about hurting people he doesn't consider friends, he thinks that "as long as they live they're fine" which results in many broken bones, and destroyed buildings. He smokes cigars.
Attitude: Always trying to have a good time and he's always trying to find solutions to his friend's problems.
Likes: Cigars, Parties, drinking, fooling around, shooting things, food in general but he prefers his Cook friend's food, being free to do whatever he wants.
Dislikes: Laws, heroes, murderers for the sake of being murderers, hitmen, dick people in general, AFO, OFA holders (mainly All Might since the guy tried to arrest him multiple times).
Habits: Smoking Cigars, travelling the world.
Fears: Thanatophobia, he fears dying or letting other people that aren't deserving die.
Reason for becoming a Villain: He doesn't like following the laws, he's also involved with many destructive fights, he also killed a few Villains in the past.
Relationship with peers: He and his closest friends mostly live together and have formed a Villain Team to make money, he likes all of them and they like to have fun with him and eachother, he considers them family.
Relationship with Family: his parents are long dead but he never really cared about them since he considers his friends more of a family than a friend group.
Relationship Status: He's an Ex-boyfriend
Number of kids: 0(Biological)+1(adopted)
Backstory (not all of it cuz it's for my fic): He was born 20 years after the first quirks started appearing. In this age quirks weren't as highly regarded as nowadays, quirked individuals were treated like monsters or weapons to use in the military.
The moment Paul manifested his quirk at age 3 his parents decided they didn't want him anymore, so they dropped him to an orphanage and were never seen again.
Inside the orphanage he was ostracized along with his only two friends, Sasaki and Adam, who were also quirked like him, Sasaki id able to secrete a liquid that heals injuries and Adam is incredibly smart and is able to inhabit electronic devices like a ghost, he lives in the orphanage till he's 14.
An accident happens with the other kids in which one of them leaves Paul on deaths door, but his friends were able to save him thanks to their quirks, however this experience leaves him so traumatized he decides to go away from the orphanage, saying goodbye to his friends he leaves in the middle of the night.
Fast forward to 11 years later and he has just been fired from his latest job, everything is going to shit, and he feels like shit because he knows he'll get old and die, he's in a weird limbo of wanting to die and wanting live at the same time, however he gets to meet his old friends again and they offer him a deal he can't pass.
The two have run some experiments on the healing quirk of Sasaki and they found out that if one is immerged inside the liquid long enough it reverses the aging process of the body and since they know how traumatized he was of death and wanting to have fun together like old times, they tell him he could join them in this reverse aging process that way they'll forever together.
Paul, wanting to rebuild their friendship and wanting to live forever, accepts.
And they go on to live up until present days, having many adventures and meeting new people, some joining them, some don't...
to be continued
====Quirk Information====
Quirk Name: Psychokinesis
Quirk Type: Emitter, (Transformation[?]), Accumulation.
Quirk Range: Sight Based
Quirk Description: His brain is connected to a smaller organ which serves to amplify and manipulate his psychic energy which he uses to telekinetically move the objects he sees, his energy can interact with an object's atoms to move them.
Being a mind based Quirk the user's emotions affect the quirk's behavior, for example, if Paul gets very angry the air around him starts to heat up as an intimidating tactic to ward off whatever it is that's pissing him off.
He can move everything in his body with his psychic energy, mainly used to not bleed to death when wounded, but it's also used to lift himself up in the air mimicking flight.
He can turn his psychic energy into fuel for his Scarlet Flame Style attacks (more on that later).
The quirk gets stronger with time similarly to OFA.
Miscellaneous Quirk Info: His hair turns pink depending on how much of his quirk he's using.
His eyes turn instantly bright pink when he's about to use or is using his quirk.
He can technically enter people's minds if he bypasses the natural psychic barrier people have.
Whenever he lights something on fire it produces red colored smoke.
Quirk Strenghts: The quirk gets stronger with time and the amount of uses is limited only by how smart the user is at using it, if the user is smart, the quirk can be unpredictable and very powerful.
Quirk Weaknesses: The user may receive painful headaches if he uses too much energy all at once.
The hair and eyes changing color are an obvious telling for when the user is about to strike.
He can't interact with other people's bodies since every person technically generates their own signature psychic energy that covers their whole body and to bypass that it would take literal hours, so it's pretty inefficient unless the target is unconcious or trapped.
Special Moves:
Heat Wave: Paul uses his quirk to move the atoms in the air heating up everything in his vicinity and then sending it towards the enemy, based off of whenever he gets angry, usually used after getting pissed off.
Golem: Paul utilizes the materials around him to build a Golem to fight for him, mainly used to play against his opponents.
Psychic Muscular System: Paul spreads his psychic energy evenly in his body, then he shapes said energy as muscles and uses it to enhance his body's speed, power and durability.
Concentrated Power Fist: Paul concentrates all of his energy in his arm and punches the enemy with immense force, the amount of energy in his arm crushes his bones so it's mainly used as a finishing move or a desperate move.
Air Blast: Paul concentrates air in the palm of his and and launches at his opponent, blasting them away.
Toughening: Paul uses his psychic energy to make himself or an object tougher, used for defensive purposes and to make his weapon very hard to break.
Room Temperature: Paul uses his psychic energy to slow down or quicken his atoms making his body colder or hotter on demand, creating a solution against fire or ice users.
Metal Shifting: By heating up metal he can easily shift it into other shapes before cooling it down.
Scarlet Flame Style
By using his quirk Paul can turn his psychic energy into a flammable source, he can then create a Scarlet colored fire that burns as long as he keeps fueling it his energy, this fire burns much hotter, much faster than if he tried to heat something up by moving it's atoms, the only downside being he drains a lot of his energy, meaning if he uses it too much he'll be unable to fight for a while.
Paul can manipulate the flame to stick on his opponents clothes or skin, making it very painful for them
Scarlet Flame Style: Fire Fist: Paul coats his fists in fire, it gives more speed and power to his punches, it also sets his enemies on fire. Can be used interchangeably with the next special move.
Scarlet Flame Style: Explosive Fire fist: Paul coats his fists in fire, and when he is about to punch the enemy, he fuels energy to his fire making it explode. Can be used interchangeably with the previous special move.
Scarlet Flame Style: FlameRain: Paul flies in the air and throws fire all over the battlefield, covering it in flames and making it hard to traverse on the ground.
Scarlet Flame Style: Flame Breath: Paul breathes in air and spews fire from his mouth. This move is mainly used to catch people off guard when being grabbed.
Scarlet Flame Style: Ultimate move: Supernova: Paul sneakily generates a giant flaming ball above the battlefield.
After the fire ball has grown big enough Paul flies inside of the ball and flies at max speed, fists first (kinda like superman), crashing into the enemy while carrying the fire ball.
Downsides
This attack needs time to be set up and it uses all of Paul's energy to attack, so it's used as a One-Hit-K.O. finishing move.
While charging the move Paul gets progressively weaker therefore he needs to run from his enemy or buy time somehow.
This move causes a lot of collateral damage, melting and destroying the surroundings.
If the enemy notices the fire ball in the sky they may try to beat Paul faster and finish the fight quicker or try to destroy the fireball.
After this attack is used, Paul will not be able to fight.
Age Quirk Obtained: 3 Years old
How the quirk first manifested: he lifted his father's desk while he was playing with letter cubes.
====Villain Information====
Villain Name: Paul.
Villain Team: The Scarlet Troupe.
Costume: A long black cloak that covers his entire upper body and reaches his shins, with Golden stripes on the edges, it's held together on the base of the neck by a pin with a blue gem in it.
Leather arm bracers.
Belt with an holster and a small ball shaped bag able to hold 15 kgs.
Sometimes wears a black medical mask and sunglasses when he needs to conceal his identity.
Gadgets/Tech/Weapons: A smart watch with a built in map in it, it's connected to his teammates watches and it's used to locate them in real time.
A Small 15 kgs metal ball used by Paul to shapeshift it in any weapon he needs, he prefers using spears, tridents and the sorts.
A S&W 350 Revolver he carries around just for show since he can output much more power with his quirk, however he can use his quirk to redirect bullets into the enemy, so it has it's uses.
It's also very useful to shut people up whenever they're being too loud or having an argument without letting him talk, just shoot in the ground so no one gets hurt.
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I wanted to ask can i post more than one OC? Cause i wanted to post all of the "Scarlet Troupe" Villain team and the rules are not clear on this sub. Also English ain't my first language so if you see errors, you know why. (Writing this on reddit is a pain ngl)
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2023.06.07 13:22 desiderata_0116 Iris Bulbs

I just returned from a trip to visit with some family, and my aunt was kind enough to give me some Iris bulbs from Irises that my great grandmother originally planted. It was very thoughtful of her, and I obviously want these to grow in my yard very badly - but I don't know much at ALL about flowers. 😬
My aunt said the best time to plant them has passed - so should I store these through the winter? If so, what would be the best way to store them. Some of them still have green leaves(?) on them, would they need to be removed? Or should I just go ahead and plant them? I've tried googling this but, different sources say different things and I'm stressing out because it's not like I can just go buy some more if I screw this up, lol.
They were planted originally in east Tennessee and I live near the northeast coast of South Carolina, if that's relevant. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I'd be so grateful.
Photos:
https://ibb.co/Prxjpbt
https://ibb.co/Vg6ZLZv
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2023.06.07 13:17 Brave-Field-8889 I hate my MIL

Hello, I am 14weeks pp. Had a vaginal delivery with vaccum assistance. I live in India and had to live with Mil since day 1 of marriage. As FIL is not alive my husband says he has to take care his old mother and I have no other option except to live with her. Before baby I some how managed to keep my sanity by avoiding her / talking less to her, keeping helps for household works. Even she was sort of respecting my boundaries and was being less active in kitchen and common area.
Fast forward, I delivered a baby boy after 36hrs of labour. First thing she says after seeing the baby that how tiny he is, then Ohh he looks hungry. She used to say that even when baby was not crying, was just fed and put in crib. After her constant nagging in hospital i asked my husband not to call her to hospital as I want to rest a bit (and knew would have to face this drama anyway at home). Thankfully my mom flew the day i delivered. She started putting me, my food and rest as first priority. I come back home after 5 days at hospital, my husband had a bad tummy infection was puking everything he ate. Me and my mom decided we will take smaller room with baby (so that my husband can rest). We woke up whole night, baby was very very cranky first 2 nights. After 2 nights, I found that my episiotomy was infected really bad with a big wound. I got scared as hell, thought would never be normal again, feeding every 2 hrs was taking a toll on me already. My mom brought me to senses again saying if you want to stand again and take care of baby in long run, need to take rest and heal properly. I started pumping and using formula both. Needless to say Mil made this an issue and reminded me whenever possible that I was not doing enough for my baby. She did make life difficult for me and my mom. And my mom left for her home 60days pp considering i was well enough of taking care of myself and baby. By 12weeks i started going out with my baby for evening walks etc and was feeling better. But I also felt at home I am feeling more and more suffocated with Mil trying to be more involved in kitchen and living area etc. I don't know why even after 5 years of my marriage,I am still not comfortable around her, feel need to escape her avoid her. When I discussed this with my husband he said I am becoming less tolerant and I am getting angry at very small things for no reason at all. I and husband had a huge fight, I told him that even i had basic human rights to live the way I want and that her mother is not that old that she can't manage herself. Next morning I twisted my ankle (feeling fight had a role to play here) and now again dependent on husband and Mil for basic things. tldr : how can I accept that, I have to live with mil always, that with my baby around I have to take her help and that my personal space is now gone forever. And that thinking about this is not going to help me i need to accept that situation and adjust accordingly.
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2023.06.07 13:14 Relative_Repeat_6870 How new conc feels in PTB and new ripping kick ability

Just got done testing conc in ptb and its new ability.
Everyone who loves conc is gonna have some fun with this new ability its does good damage and good bleed and it can be used with claw attack so you can easily stack up bleed they do not share cooldown.
You honestly dont even have to use bite you can just kick and use claw and run off after stacking all that bleed and repeat it till you feel its time to use bite.
The only down side to the ripping kick ability is you have to replace your dive ability. It sucks losing dive but its a great trade.
I only got to test it in 1v1 situations fighting certain dinos can be lengthy and rough still especially cause your still so squishy but it still feels much better. I know concs gonna feel even better if your playing with someone else. But overall it feels great.
Its pretty smooth to i had no lag when fighting but obviously thats just ptb and not a full server so yeah. Conc is still squishy as heck though so gotta be careful. Just being able to stack up bleed really makes a diff especially if someone is chasing you after you applied all that bleed.
I think the conc is gonna be better than metri now especially after metris vemon bite got a pretty big cd nerf. But thats just how i feel after playing it for the past 2 days in a few 1v1 fights. Could feel much different on launch when you gotta deal with more who knows.
Just thought id let all the conc lovers know that the new ability is worth it and feels great in combat i dont see how your not gonna love it unless you refuse to get rid of dive for it. I suggest you try it for yourself on ptb if you cant well at least you have something to look forward to when its updated on live.
I also tested the new light weight scaled (now reduces turning by 25% not 40% and removed 10% armor decrease) with and without balanced (limb ability) and the turn radius still feels bad i would not get rid of your claw attack and nerf your turn radius just to run 10% faster unless you seriously are playing in a group relying on your allies to assist you. Cause claw attack and ripping kick together are to good not to use.
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2023.06.07 13:08 TachyonProductions Nearly shat in car

I was gonna use a throwaway, but the worst didn't happen so I guess it doesn't really matter. I had a bit of a rumbly tummy situation brewing right as I was leaving work yesterday afternoon but I thought, you know what, it's fine, I'll be home in 25ish minutes, I'll do what I need to do when I get home. What I obviously wasn't thinking about is the fact that this is traffic we're dealing with, and there's always a chance that traffic will be much worse than you're anticipating on any given day...
I'm stuck in a queue of traffic and looking at live traffic updates on google maps and I can see my estimated arrival time to get home just went from a yellow "27 minutes" to a slightly orange "31 minutes". Meanwhile, the tummy is starting to rumble a bit more and I've had to clench a few times because I know there's 0% chance of letting off a dry fart. It was guaranteed to be a wet one -- when you know you know. I'm thinking, "Don't panic" and I turn my music up louder because I somehow think if I distract myself with my playlist and don't think about the situation that's developing everything will settle down.
I make a bit more progress, get through the roundabout after what feels like an eternity and I'm now on the motorway. Traffic is still backed up and moving at a crawl. At this point I'm actually starting to panic. It's very clear there's an unavoidable diarrhoea situation transpiring, and now it's not a question of if I'm gonna have an explosive trip to the toilet, but when it's gonna happen. Google maps is now showing a deep red "39 minutes" to get home. Fuck.
Traffic starts moving a bit, but it's very slow. I've turned my music up even more and I'm singing along to every song, just trying to keep my mind off my situation. After a bit of progress, traffic grinds to a complete halt again, and now it's starting to feel like every time my car starts and stops, the diarrhoea is just being urged on. I'm in the middle lane on the motorway, there's traffic on either side of me, I have no way out.
At this point my palms are getting sweaty and I'm starting to play out various scenarios in my head -- let's say I shit myself right here in my car, what kind of cleanup are we talking about when I get home? Fuck fuck fuck, I don't wanna think about that. If I open my car door on the motorway, is there any way I can angle my butt such that I can shit out the side of my car without other people realising what's happening? Even if they see me, is that a better outcome than shitting myself in my car? What if I shit on the floor mat instead of on the seat? A million thoughts are racing through my head and the adrenaline is pumping...
While this whole scenario is playing out I'm slowly, slowly, slowly making progress on my trip home, and I somehow finally made it after a 52-minute ordeal, hastily parked the car, ran inside and let 'er rip! I get to live through another day as a grown man who hasn't shat himself!
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2023.06.07 13:04 Adam_Meshnet NordVPN Expert series Why is Meshnet free?

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Making Meshnet free to everyone is a huge step towards furthering our ultimate goal, as it gives everyone a chance to enjoy the benefits of having their own private VPN.If you have any questions regarding why, how, or what's next in terms of Meshnet or NordVPN, feel free to leave them in the comments.
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2023.06.07 13:02 Right_Resolution6823 web hosting mauritius

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2023.06.07 13:01 TherapyJournal The Rise of Mental Health Conditions Around the World: A Continental Breakdown

Mental health conditions are on the rise around the world, with an increasing number of individuals experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. While mental health conditions can affect anyone, anywhere, certain conditions are more prevalent in certain regions of the world. Here, we will break down the top rising mental health conditions by continent. In North America, anxiety and depression are among the top rising mental health conditions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four adults in the United States will experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives. This can be due to a variety of factors, including stress, trauma, and social isolation.
In South America, the rates of depression and anxiety are also high. According to a study by the Pan American Health Organization, nearly 20% of adults in Latin America have experienced depression in their lifetime. Additionally, the study found that rates of anxiety are also high, with nearly 30% of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety.
In Europe, the rates of depression and anxiety are also high. According to the WHO, one in four people in Europe will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives, with depression and anxiety being the most common. Additionally, there has been an increase in the number of people experiencing stress, burnout, and addiction-related issues.
In Africa, the most common mental health conditions are depression and anxiety, followed by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychosis. According to the WHO, nearly 25% of people in Africa will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. Additionally, there has been an increase in the number of people experiencing stress, burnout, and addiction-related issues.
In Asia, depression and anxiety are among the top rising mental health conditions. According to a study by the WHO, nearly 15% of people in Asia will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. Additionally, there has been an increase in the number of people experiencing stress, burnout, and addiction-related issues.
Overall, mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress and burnout are on the rise around the world. While there are many factors that contribute to the rise of these conditions, it is important to note that these conditions are treatable, and help is available. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health condition, it is important to seek help from a qualified professional.
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2023.06.07 12:50 Aashurajput Exploring Open AI: Pioneering Solutions for a Smarter World

Exploring Open AI: Pioneering Solutions for a Smarter World
Discover the frontiers of AI with OpenAI, leading the way to a brighter future through groundbreaking solutions.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and solve complex problems. Open AI, a leading AI research laboratory, is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that have the potential to revolutionize various industries.

1. What is Open AI?

Open AI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory that focuses on developing AI technologies that are safe, ethical, and beneficial for humanity. It consists of a team of experts in various domains such as machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and more. Open AI conducts extensive research, creates powerful AI models, and collaborates with organizations worldwide to promote the responsible adoption of AI technologies.

2. The Evolution of Open AI

Early Developments
In its early days, Open AI made significant contributions to the field of AI research, including advancements in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and computer vision. These breakthroughs laid the foundation for future developments and positioned Open AI as a leading force in the AI community.
GPT-3: A Game Changer
One of Open AI's most notable achievements is the development of GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3), a language model that has garnered significant attention worldwide. GPT-3 is designed to generate human-like text and has a staggering 175 billion parameters, making it one of the largest and most powerful language models to date. Its capabilities range from natural language understanding and translation to content generation and virtual assistance.

3. Applications of Open AI

Open AI's advancements have opened doors to a wide range of applications across various industries. Let's explore some of the key areas where Open AI is making a significant impact.
Natural Language Processing
Open AI's language models, such as GPT-3, have revolutionized natural language processing (NLP). They can comprehend and generate human-like text, enabling applications like automated content creation, language translation, sentiment analysis, and chatbot interactions. NLP-powered solutions are enhancing communication and enabling better user experiences across multiple platforms.
Virtual Assistants and Chatbots
With Open AI's language models, virtual assistants and chatbots have become more intelligent and interactive. They can understand and respond to user queries, assist with tasks, and provide personalized recommendations. Open AI's technology is making virtual assistants and chatbots more human-like, improving customer support and automating routine processes.
Content Generation
Open AI's language models have the ability to generate high-quality content on various topics. They can assist content creators by providing suggestions, summarizing information, and even generating entire articles. This automation of content creation is enhancing productivity and streamlining the content generation process for businesses and individuals.
Robotics and Automation
Open AI's research extends beyond language models to robotics and automation. By integrating AI technologies into robots, Open AI is enabling advancements in autonomous systems, industrial automation, and smart manufacturing. These developments have the potential to revolutionize industries and improve efficiency and safety.
Healthcare and Medicine
AI has immense potential in the healthcare and medical fields, and Open AI is actively exploring its applications. From medical diagnosis and drug discovery to personalized treatment plans and virtual medical assistants, AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient care, improving outcomes, and advancing medical research.

4. Advantages of Open AI

Open AI's solutions offer numerous advantages that have the potential to transform industries and create a smarter world. Let's delve into some of the key benefits provided by Open AI's technologies.
Enhanced Efficiency and Productivity
By automating tasks, Open AI's technologies enable businesses to streamline their operations, saving time and resources. The automation of content creation, data analysis, and customer support allows organizations to focus on more strategic activities, leading to enhanced efficiency and productivity.
Improved Decision Making
Open AI's advanced AI models can analyze vast amounts of data and provide valuable insights, enabling better decision making. From predicting consumer behavior to optimizing business processes, AI-driven analytics empower organizations to make data-backed decisions and gain a competitive edge.
Personalized User Experience
Open AI's language models can understand user preferences and generate personalized recommendations. This personalization enhances user experiences in applications such as content consumption, e-commerce, and digital marketing. By tailoring content and suggestions to individual users, Open AI creates a more engaging and satisfying experience.

5. The Future of Open AI

Open AI's journey is far from over. The organization continues to push the boundaries of AI research and development. The future holds exciting possibilities, including the advancement of GPT-3 with the development of GPT-4 and beyond. Open AI aims to create even more powerful and capable AI models that can contribute to solving complex problems and benefit humanity.

Conclusion

Open AI is at the forefront of AI research, developing pioneering solutions that have the potential to reshape industries and create a smarter world. Through advancements in natural language processing, robotics, and automation, Open AI is revolutionizing the way we communicate, work, and solve problems. While challenges and ethical considerations exist, Open AI is committed to addressing them and promoting the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies. As we look to the future, Open AI's mission to ensure the benefits of AGI reach everyone holds the promise of a brighter and more intelligent world.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is Open AI?
A1: Open AI is an AI research laboratory dedicated to developing and promoting safe and beneficial AI systems for the benefit of humanity.
Q2: How does Open AI work?
A2: Open AI conducts research and develops advanced AI models, such as GPT-3, which are designed to understand and generate human-like text.
Q3: What are the applications of Open AI?
A3: Open AI's technologies find applications in natural language processing, virtual assistants, content generation, robotics, healthcare, and more.
Q4: What are the ethical concerns surrounding Open AI?
A4: Ethical concerns include issues of bias and fairness, data privacy and security, job displacement, and the responsible use of AI technologies.
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2023.06.07 12:41 Weary-Lifeguard1888 Wall Street Gurgaon's Journey to Economic Prominence

Gurgaon, a thriving city in Haryana, India, has emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations for real estate investment. With its rapid urbanization and excellent infrastructure, Gurgaon offers a plethora of residential options for property buyers. This article aims to explore some of the popular residential neighborhoods in Gurgaon, highlighting key projects to assist potential buyers in making informed decisions.
M3M SCO, short for "Shop-cum-Office," is a unique concept that combines commercial and residential spaces in a single development. This project offers a blend of retail shops, office spaces, and luxury apartments, catering to the needs of both entrepreneurs and homeowners. It is strategically located in Gurgaon, with easy access to major commercial hubs and transportation networks, making it an ideal choice for property buyers seeking convenience and a vibrant business environment.
Milestone Gurgaon is a prominent residential neighborhood that offers a perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and convenience. This upscale development features modern architecture, spacious apartments, and a range of amenities such as landscaped gardens, fitness centers, swimming pools, and community spaces. Located in a prime location of Gurgaon, it provides excellent connectivity to major highways, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and entertainment zones, making it an attractive choice for families and professionals.
Wall Street 73 is a premium residential project that aims to redefine luxury living in Gurgaon. Inspired by the vibrant Wall Street in New York, this development offers high-end apartments with contemporary designs, superior finishes, and state-of-the-art amenities. It is strategically situated in Sector 73, Gurgaon, which is well-connected to major commercial centers, shopping malls, and recreational hubs. The project's unique blend of luxury, convenience, and elegance makes it a preferred choice for discerning property buyers.
Vatika One is a prestigious residential project that epitomizes elegance, sophistication, and exclusivity. This gated community features meticulously designed apartments and villas, surrounded by lush greenery and scenic landscapes. Vatika One offers an array of amenities such as a clubhouse, sports facilities, jogging tracks, and 24/7 security, ensuring a luxurious and secure living experience for its residents. The project's prime location, coupled with its emphasis on high-quality construction and thoughtful design, makes it a top choice for property buyers in Gurgaon.
ROF Insignia is a residential project that focuses on providing affordable yet comfortable homes to potential buyers. This development offers meticulously designed apartments with modern features and amenities at budget-friendly prices. ROF Insignia is strategically located in Sector 93A, Gurgaon, with easy access to educational institutions, healthcare facilities, shopping centers, and transportation networks. The project's commitment to affordability and quality construction has garnered positive attention from property buyers looking for value for their investment.
M3M Capital Walk is a mixed-use development that combines residential, commercial, and retail spaces, catering to the diverse needs of property buyers. This project offers luxurious apartments, high-street retail outlets, and office spaces, all within a single complex. M3M Capital Walk boasts modern architecture, world-class amenities, and a vibrant social environment, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a live-work-play lifestyle. Its strategic location in Sector 66, Gurgaon, adds to its allure, with easy accessibility to major business districts and transportation networks.
Gurgaon is a city that offers a wide range of residential neighborhoods, each with its unique features and advantages. From the commercial-residential blend to the affordable luxury of ROF Insignia, and from the elegance of Vatika One to the mixed-use appeal of M3M Capital Walk, these projects provide property buyers with a diverse set of options to suit their preferences and requirements. As Gurgaon continues to develop and thrive, investing in the right residential neighborhood can offer a rewarding living experience and a promising return on investment. It is advisable for property buyers to conduct thorough research, consider their budget, lifestyle, and future growth prospects before making a decision.
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2023.06.07 12:20 IrinaSophia Saint Panagis Basias of Kefallonia (+ 1888) (June 7th)

Saint Panagis Basias was son of the pious and wealthy couple Michael Typaldos-Basias and Regina Delaporta. He was born in Lixouri, Kefallonia in 1801.
Because his wealth afforded him an excellent education, Panagis received very good theological and philosophical training and learned to speak Italian, French and Latin besides his native Greek language. At the age of 20 he began his career as a grammar school teacher due to his linguistic skills. Soon he became inspired by the radical preaching of Kosmas Flamiatos and Eusebios Panas, two men of the Church who believed that the British occupying the Ionian Islands at the time were essentially tyrants attempting to undermine the population's Orthodox faith with Protestant teachings. As a result, he left his official teaching post, and continued his mission by giving lessons privately at home.
At the age of 26 Panagis, following his father's death, felt a natural inclination as well as the influence from the character of the great ascetics of Kefallonia Saints Gerasimos and his neighbor Saint Anthimos, to leave everything behind and go to the tiny island Vlahernon off the coast of Livathos. This monastery was used as a place of exile for clergymen by the British rulers. Exiled on the island at that time was the famous cleric Nikolaos Kantounis from Zakynthos. However, his widowed mother's and orphaned sister's pleas forced him to cut short his stay at Vlahernon. He returned to the world but his entire life proved to be a continuous ascetic striving and adherence to the monastic existence he had chosen. He returned to Lixouri in 1828-9 and soon thereafter was ordained a Reader.
In 1836 he was ordained as a deacon and a priest by the Archbishop of Kefallonia, Parthenios Makris. Upon his ordination he was given the name "Paisios". He then served as priest at the Monastery of Saint Spyridon in Plati Gialo near Lixouri where he originally intended to serve as a monk. There he liturgized and preached on a daily basis, spending the remaining time of his day visiting the homes of the faithful who were in need of comfort, charity, spiritual guidance, relief and compassion. He was an exceptional confessor who impressed the image of Christ upon the souls of the faithful.
Throughout his life Saint Panagis gave himself over to charity work and ministry towards the sick and suffering, even distributing his entire wealth to the needy.
God had granted him the gift of prophecy which he used to foretell future events to those around him, something that is mentioned in the proposal for his sainthood. Reflections of his many miracles, prophecies and accounts of his devout life are still with us. With his gift of clairvoyance he was able to read the hearts of the faithful and expose their private sins so as to gently lead them to repentance.
His widespread fame as a miracle worker forced him to claim mental illness ten years after his ordination in 1846 though in reality he became a "fool for Christ's sake", embracing what many saintly men before him had in order to avoid the fall into arrogance and egotism. During this time he was tortured by a nervous breakdown and was deprived of sleep walking the streets at night and shouting out loud, among other things. When he would come back to his senses it was as if he was in terrible fear and weakness. However his biographer and contemporary, Father Zisimos Typaldos, informs us that the faithful understood this to be a test and were not bothered by it. During these times the faithful would still come to him and with devotion kiss his hand. They knew this was a test many Saints of the past had endured for a life of humility, what Saint Paul called "a thorn in the flesh"(2 Cor. 12:7).
On May 21, 1864 he experienced the joy of the Union of the Ionian islands with Greece, a goal he had worked hard for by preaching and cultivating the Orthodox tradition during a period of political and social turmoil.
Father Basias had lived with his widowed sister in Lixouri until 1861 when she passed away. Before this and after he lived with his cousin Andreas Typaldos-Basias during which time he was given money by insurance to be taken care of (1864). The devastating earthquakes of Palliki in 1867 destroyed his house and forced him to live as a guest from then on, "poor but enriching others" and "having nothing and having it all", in the house of his cousin John Geroulanos (he was the father of the famous surgeon Marinos Geroulanos). This John was the son of the sister of Father Paisios' mother Regina. In return for the kind hospitality of his cousin John and his family, Father Paisios became a protector of the household and aided them with his prophetic and healing gifts (he had saved John's life when he was sick years earlier and near death and even married John to his wife). John considered the hospitality he was giving as if he was giving it to the Lord Jesus himself. Among his prophecies was that he foretold to John that his son Marinos would become "a great, great man" and often repeated this. The Geroulanos family highly honored the Saint and to this day their descendants pay special reverence to him. The son of Marino, John, was born in 1904 and became the care-taker of the Church of Saint Spyridon, where Father Paisios liturgized following his departure from the Monastery in Plati Gialo , and the tomb of the Saint. They allow the faithful to this day to visit his memorable house and the room (or what the faithful refer to as his "cell") he stayed in for the rest of his life.
Between 1882-1887 he remained prostrate and confined to his bed, during which time many visited him to receive counsel, confess their sins and seek his prayers. He endured this trial with patience and perseverance. Day and night the door to his cell was always open by his request so that anyone could come to him at any time as was needed.
He passed away peacefully on June 7, 1888 at the age of 88 years old in Lixouri. At a massively attended funeral service held over three days, the eulogy was delivered by the Metropolitan of Kefalonia Germanos Kalligas. Day and night the faithful came to pay their respects over a period of 50 hours or so without stopping, and many photos were taken of this event of which one is known to be preserved.
(from johnsanidopoulos.com)
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2023.06.07 12:16 Aikea_Guinea83 Academia Positions in Studio Art in the US

Hi everyone, first time posting here. If this post is not appropriate here please point me to a different Forum.
I’m a European artist living in Tokyo since 10 years, where I did get my PhD in Oil Painting.
It’s next to impossible getting a university position in Studio Art in this country as a Non-Japanese, so I have to branch out to other countries. I don’t want to move back to Europe, so I want to start applying for positions in the US. I already made a post in another subreddit, and was told to start as a Visiting Professor, since I don’t have teaching experience at University Level apart from being a Teaching Assistant for 3 years during my PhD.
  1. Where can I find examples for what the CV in the application is supposed to look like? I found info regarding Professor CVs, but I assume for an Artist they look a bit different. I was browsing through the sites with faculty staff of some Art Universities, but didn’t find any. They only had a short Bio of the Professors, but never a full CV. Maybe I was looking at the wrong places (NYU, for example https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/about/faculty?field_name_value=&field_department_target_id=1151&sort_bef_combine=field_last_name_value_ASC) .
  2. Any other advice regarding applications?
  3. I’m pretty sure Art education in the US is very different from Europe and Japan. Are there any resources on the difference in the philosophy of how art is taught at university level? Simply looking at the Universities’ curriculums is probably not enough in this regard.
  4. Is there a point in making a linkedin?
  5. Recruiters for academie jobs, is that a thing?
If you have any other advice for someone who’s trying to get their foot in from abroad, I7d be happy to hear it. Any kind of ressources, Info, etc……
I might make similar posts here in the future.
Thanks everyone.
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2023.06.07 12:14 IrinaSophia Saint Panagis Basias of Kefallonia (+ 1888) (June 7th)

Saint Panagis Basias was son of the pious and wealthy couple Michael Typaldos-Basias and Regina Delaporta. He was born in Lixouri, Kefallonia in 1801.
Because his wealth afforded him an excellent education, Panagis received very good theological and philosophical training and learned to speak Italian, French and Latin besides his native Greek language. At the age of 20 he began his career as a grammar school teacher due to his linguistic skills. Soon he became inspired by the radical preaching of Kosmas Flamiatos and Eusebios Panas, two men of the Church who believed that the British occupying the Ionian Islands at the time were essentially tyrants attempting to undermine the population's Orthodox faith with Protestant teachings. As a result, he left his official teaching post, and continued his mission by giving lessons privately at home.
At the age of 26 Panagis, following his father's death, felt a natural inclination as well as the influence from the character of the great ascetics of Kefallonia Saints Gerasimos and his neighbor Saint Anthimos, to leave everything behind and go to the tiny island Vlahernon off the coast of Livathos. This monastery was used as a place of exile for clergymen by the British rulers. Exiled on the island at that time was the famous cleric Nikolaos Kantounis from Zakynthos. However, his widowed mother's and orphaned sister's pleas forced him to cut short his stay at Vlahernon. He returned to the world but his entire life proved to be a continuous ascetic striving and adherence to the monastic existence he had chosen. He returned to Lixouri in 1828-9 and soon thereafter was ordained a Reader.
In 1836 he was ordained as a deacon and a priest by the Archbishop of Kefallonia, Parthenios Makris. Upon his ordination he was given the name "Paisios". He then served as priest at the Monastery of Saint Spyridon in Plati Gialo near Lixouri where he originally intended to serve as a monk. There he liturgized and preached on a daily basis, spending the remaining time of his day visiting the homes of the faithful who were in need of comfort, charity, spiritual guidance, relief and compassion. He was an exceptional confessor who impressed the image of Christ upon the souls of the faithful.
Throughout his life Saint Panagis gave himself over to charity work and ministry towards the sick and suffering, even distributing his entire wealth to the needy.
God had granted him the gift of prophecy which he used to foretell future events to those around him, something that is mentioned in the proposal for his sainthood. Reflections of his many miracles, prophecies and accounts of his devout life are still with us. With his gift of clairvoyance he was able to read the hearts of the faithful and expose their private sins so as to gently lead them to repentance.
His widespread fame as a miracle worker forced him to claim mental illness ten years after his ordination in 1846 though in reality he became a "fool for Christ's sake", embracing what many saintly men before him had in order to avoid the fall into arrogance and egotism. During this time he was tortured by a nervous breakdown and was deprived of sleep walking the streets at night and shouting out loud, among other things. When he would come back to his senses it was as if he was in terrible fear and weakness. However his biographer and contemporary, Father Zisimos Typaldos, informs us that the faithful understood this to be a test and were not bothered by it. During these times the faithful would still come to him and with devotion kiss his hand. They knew this was a test many Saints of the past had endured for a life of humility, what Saint Paul called "a thorn in the flesh"(2 Cor. 12:7).
On May 21, 1864 he experienced the joy of the Union of the Ionian islands with Greece, a goal he had worked hard for by preaching and cultivating the Orthodox tradition during a period of political and social turmoil.
Father Basias had lived with his widowed sister in Lixouri until 1861 when she passed away. Before this and after he lived with his cousin Andreas Typaldos-Basias during which time he was given money by insurance to be taken care of (1864). The devastating earthquakes of Palliki in 1867 destroyed his house and forced him to live as a guest from then on, "poor but enriching others" and "having nothing and having it all", in the house of his cousin John Geroulanos (he was the father of the famous surgeon Marinos Geroulanos). This John was the son of the sister of Father Paisios' mother Regina. In return for the kind hospitality of his cousin John and his family, Father Paisios became a protector of the household and aided them with his prophetic and healing gifts (he had saved John's life when he was sick years earlier and near death and even married John to his wife). John considered the hospitality he was giving as if he was giving it to the Lord Jesus himself. Among his prophecies was that he foretold to John that his son Marinos would become "a great, great man" and often repeated this. The Geroulanos family highly honored the Saint and to this day their descendants pay special reverence to him. The son of Marino, John, was born in 1904 and became the care-taker of the Church of Saint Spyridon, where Father Paisios liturgized following his departure from the Monastery in Plati Gialo , and the tomb of the Saint. They allow the faithful to this day to visit his memorable house and the room (or what the faithful refer to as his "cell") he stayed in for the rest of his life.
Between 1882-1887 he remained prostrate and confined to his bed, during which time many visited him to receive counsel, confess their sins and seek his prayers. He endured this trial with patience and perseverance. Day and night the door to his cell was always open by his request so that anyone could come to him at any time as was needed.
He passed away peacefully on June 7, 1888 at the age of 88 years old in Lixouri. At a massively attended funeral service held over three days, the eulogy was delivered by the Metropolitan of Kefalonia Germanos Kalligas. Day and night the faithful came to pay their respects over a period of 50 hours or so without stopping, and many photos were taken of this event of which one is known to be preserved.
(from johnsanidopoulos.com)
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2023.06.07 12:11 lebannax Should you wait for 31(M) to grow up and be responsible?

I’ve been finding my (26F) relationship of 2.5 years really difficult of late. I’ve found out more and more that he (31M) is very immature and irresponsible and I’m scared of what our future would look like and if I can risk having kids with him as he might just never mature at this point.
There are a LOT of issues. He has always done a lot of drugs and his friend group are the same. He binge drinks, smokes and does coke multiple times a week and I didn’t realise it was quite this much, thinking it was just occasionally at parties! He must be addicted. From 15-25 he was addicted to weed so clearly has an addictive personality so I worry a lot about this getting worse in the future unless he goes totally sober, which he says he won’t. He has cut back a lot recently after I had serious talks but I have brought this up a few times in the past and it just went back to how it was. With his friends the same way, how will he stop?
Money. With drug issues, comes him spending all his money on drink and drugs! He has thousands in debt he hasn’t bothered to deal with and never saves anything, despite earning well and me charging him barely any rent. He told me he arrogantly assumed he could just keep living like this and just save for a year at 35 for a house for us. Wtf?! He isn’t dumb so I assume he just thought I would pay and save for everything?
He has also betrayed me in a lot of ways too. While I was in hospital he went on tinder lots and when I was pregnant recently, despite saying he wants to marry me and have kids with me soon, for a few days he was thinking of leaving me if I had the baby he said! Only after several days did he finally say he would stick around (‘bc he would have to pay child support anyway!’) but kept telling me he would be a terrible dad and resent the kid?! That is so shocking to me. How can I rely on him? What an awful human being! And how would he suddenly become a good dad in 2 years like he says? I felt forced into the abortion for the baby’s sake and deeply resent him for it. He’s 31 and should have been able to step up and handle this
Of course I’m not perfect, but I have never done anything ‘bad’ to him and live in a responsible way thinking what is best for our future. Even he says I am a really great girlfriend and he has no complaints. It feels like I’m doing all the relationship/life work and he’s just coasting and causing me so many problems
Tbf to him, he says he has finally realised and wants to change his ways for me and our future family, but it makes me lose a lot of respect that I should have to tell an older man to save money and not be addicted to coke! I feel like I’m constantly mothering him but want someone to look after me too! I feel depressed and anxious about our future. Worried we just have completely different values/lifestyles
Tldr; how long do you wait for a guy to mature? He has made some improvements but he has a long way to go
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2023.06.07 12:11 StreetOtherwise3873 Becoming an EA

Hi, I searched this subreddit and couldn't find the information I was seeking. I am considering into becoming an assistant. I understand that you typically start as an admin assistant and work towards EA. I have never been an assistant before and do not hold a college degree (although I do have some college credit). My questions for you are:
How difficult is it to land an assistant job as someone in my position? My previous job experience includes childcare (nannying currently), waitressing and a short stint as a receptionist.
I read that a large part of the job is scheduling/calendar work and emailing, is that correct? What are some other essential skills you'd want to learn to prepare for this position?
If I were to start at a job as an assistant, would I be expected to figure out everything on my own or would there be some guidance in the first week? Tell me about your experience.
I'm not looking for a long term career in this, just a couple of years. I enjoy scheduling, organizing and planning things for myself and friends and family when I can. I enjoy bringing some order into people's chaotic lives. Is this a fulfilling job? And is the pay salary or per hour and is it a livable wage?
Thank you in advance!!
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2023.06.07 12:08 jatingill non profit usa

The team at Lotus Petal USA, a non-governmental organization in the United States, urges people to donate to help assist physically disabled individuals from the poorer groups of society. To ensure that they also receive various aids such as prostheses, walking aids, Calipers, etc., donating will aid them in living an independent and self-sufficient life. Non profit usa , your contribution could also be used for education since our non-profit organization in the USA provides Economic Rehabilitation Centers that provide special vocational training and more for those in need.
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2023.06.07 12:01 Own_Beautiful_6524 my partner thinks that i am clinically depressed

Before getting into it, I want to make it clear: I love living and being alive, and I am not at all hopeless… I also love my partner but found that we have two totally different ways of communicating our internal thoughts/feelings/ways of thinking and experiencing…
The conversation began with a question: if someone (or something) were to reach inside of you, what would “you” feel like?
They answered that it would feel warm, but rigid. Not spiky or sharp, but that distinct feeling of gripping warmed metal (think popping the hood of a vehicle that sat under the sun, without shade). That their inner “self” would be tangible, but not fit in the palm of your hands, probably not as far as your arms could even stretch.
That was it and I can absolutely feel that from them.
I answered that if someone reached into me, that they would pass through a thin, mucus-like layer into… nothing. There would be an emptiness there.
This was confusing for them.
So I continued- that if someone were to reach inside of me to “touch me” it would feel like sitting in pitch black darkness with your hand in front of your face. That kind of darkness where you’re not even sure of how far away your palm is or how far apart you’ve stretched your fingers. That kind of void where your physical understanding of your own body gets a bit skewed. Disorienting?
Again, confusion.
I kept trying to explain it and ended with “a black hole but in reverse,” thinking that would make it clear - in hindsight, that’s even murkier than all the shit beforehand.
After an extremely pregnant pause, they said “my love, you’re depressed. That’s depression.” I nearly lost it, trying to stammer over myself and clarify everything I previously said (while crying, now, mind you). They expressed they have never felt that way and that “most people don’t feel that way.”
not that I think being depressed or suffering from depression is anything to be ashamed of. Instead, I was trying (am trying) to express that most people maybe do feel this way - that we’re all tired, confused, jumbled up pile of thoughts, feelings, rationalizations, and cells - trying to communicate it all in ways that limited language won’t allow.
But now I look at them differently - after six years of being in a relationship - I’m not sure if I actually AM as depressed as they believe or if I’ll ever be able to accurately convey to them what it is I feel at my core.
This is just a long winded way of saying: we may be vibing in two different levels and idk if they’re down to clown - but man, am I tired.
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