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Tonight whilst the Oscars is happening people are protesting for Palestine. The NYPD has been deployed to break up these marches Across the pond other tactics are being deployed, such as straight up deporting people who don’t agree with the PM’s views The definition of Fascism :

The March equinox (which takes place on the 19th, 20th, or 21st) has traditionally marked the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of fall in the Southern Hempishere. However, in more recent times, meterologists and many people now use March 1 as the date to mark the transition. Which date do you use to mark the change in seasons?

So, I've been with my partner for over 9 months, however we have a close friend in common that used to get along very well with the two of us, my partner is a very nice person however, not particulary clingy to anyone other than me, but with this friend, their behaviour was different it felt that they were closer than usual, like best Friends, in several occassions this friend did some questionable things but my partner decided to defend him and refused to call them out for their wrong doings, so I decided to confront them but the answer was that they're just like friends and he was like an older brother and helped a lot during hard times so... The question is... Should I let go of the situation or should I talk about how I feel yet again...?

In my recent thread about ATRL's decreasing activity, many people mentioned that they felt moderation was too strict and biased. On the other hand, I was surprised to read a wildly different take by one of the forum members today: "Sometimes people like you make me wish we shouldn’t be able to speak so freely anonymously about others online." And it made me think, what would be the best way to go about it? Was Diana right? Should we stop freely speaking about others online? Is that what this site needs?

Thought this would be an interesting discussion

Hailee Steinfeld: Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld comes from an affluent family. Her father is a fitness trainer to celebrities and her mother is an interior designer. Lorde: New Zealand pop star Lorde (real name Ella Yelich-O'Connor) grew up in a middle-class suburb of Auckland. However, her father is a poet and her mother is a nurse, providing a supportive environment for her artistic endeavors. Shawn Mendes: Canadian singer Shawn Mendes reportedly grew up in a wealthy Toronto neighborhood. His father is a businessman and his mother real estate agent. Paris Hilton: Heiress to the Hilton Hotel Fortune, Paris Hilton parlayed her socialite status into a singing career in the early 2000s. Lana Del Rey: Born Elizabeth Grant, Lana Del Rey comes from a wealthy family and attended prestigious private schools. Lily Allen: Daughter of actor Keith Allen, Lily Allen had connections in the entertainment industry from a young age. Taylor Swift: Her father worked as a financial advisor and her mother was a homemaker who later became a mutual fund marketing director. This stability allowed her to take voice lessons, songwriting classes, and travel to Nashville to pursue country music in her teenage years. Lady Gaga: Her father worked in internet technology and her mother was a nurse. This provided a stable and supportive environment for her to explore music and performance from a young age. Carly Rae Jepsen: Though not as widely known, Carly Rae Jepsen's father is a former Canadian Forces colonel and her family background provided opportunities some might not have. Ariana Grande: Ariana Grande's father is a successful real estate agent, providing a comfortable upbringing that allowed her to pursue acting and singing from a young age. Ally Brooke (Fifth Harmony): Ally Brooke's family ran a construction company, giving her a financially secure childhood that fostered her musical interests. Austin Mahone: Austin Mahone reportedly grew up in a wealthy suburb of San Antonio, Texas. His family reportedly funded early recordings that helped launch his career. Victoria Justice: This actress-singer comes from a family heavily involved in real estate. Her financial security allowed her to pursue acting and singing lessons from a young age. Selena Gomez: Selena Gomez's father worked in film production, giving her a taste of the entertainment industry early on. Nick Jonas: One-third of the Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas grew up in a family of pastors. While not necessarily indicative of immense wealth, his upbringing provided stability and support for his musical endeavors. Tiffany Young (Girls' Generation): This K-pop star trained at prestigious performing arts schools in South Korea, which can be quite expensive. This suggests her family provided significant financial backing for her artistic development. Kim Seok-jin (BTS): Another member of a hugely popular K-pop group, Jin of BTS reportedly comes from a wealthy family that owns a restaurant chain in South Korea. Zayn Malik: Former member of One Direction, Zayn Malik's father was a successful businessman, allowing Zayn to focus on music from a young age. Tinashe: This R&B-influenced pop singer's father is a businessman and her mother is a school teacher. While not extravagant wealth, Tinashe's upbringing provided stability and resources to nurture her musical talent. Charli XCX: British pop star Charli XCX's father is a renowned investment banker. Her family background likely afforded her access to quality music education and connections within the industry. Troye Sivan: Australian pop singer Troye Sivan comes from a family of real estate agents. This financial security allowed him to pursue acting and music from a young age. CL (2NE1): This former member of the iconic K-pop group 2NE1, CL, trained at prestigious schools in South Korea and Japan, suggesting a supportive and likely affluent family background. Brooke Candy: This American pop artist comes from a wealthy Chicago family. Her access to resources and connections helped her launch her career in the early 2010s. Zara Larsson: This Swedish pop star's father is a successful businessman. Her family's financial support allowed her to pursue music at a young age. The xx: This British indie-pop band features members whose families are involved in various successful businesses. Their financial security likely provided them with the freedom to focus on music without immediate financial pressures. Gwen Stefani (90s): The lead singer of No Doubt and a solo artist, Gwen Stefani's father was an Anaheim Angels executive. This financial security likely provided her with opportunities to explore music. James Blunt (2000s): This British pop singer comes from a military family background. While military service doesn't necessarily equate to wealth, James Blunt's family connections reportedly opened doors in the music industry. Ellie Goulding (2010s): This English singer-songwriter reportedly grew up on a family farm. While farming can be a challenging profession, her background suggests a comfortable upbringing that allowed her to pursue music. etc...

WhatsApp is a messaging platform with a huge global user base, and it has become a staple in many people's daily lives, much like iMessage or Facebook Messenger. The above tweet provoked some think pieces, emphasizing that our reliance on certain apps could be harming communities. But what does ATRL think? Are we too quick to label others as "xenophobic" for not using a popular app? Or could there be potential consequences for not embracing global communication? P.S. I only called it X instead of Twitter in the title because of the character length

Hi y'all, I've been struggling recently. Narcissistic parents aren't fun. I got into a small altercation with my mother the other day and made the mistake of setting a boundary. She gives a lot of unsolicited "advice" about my life and when I tell her to stop she never does. I confronted her about it finally and explained how it makes me feel, and she somehow shifted the blame on me, making it about how I never do anything for her or the family. I'm just sick of always second guessing myself and my actions. I feel like I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't. I get spun into some nasty, unforgiving person if I don't do things exactly how my mother wants. It has gotten really bad to the point where it is affecting my relationship with the rest of my family members as they all take her side. For those with narcissistic parents, how do you handle them? I feel like no matter what I do everything gets used against me.

It's HARD to believe that COVID started its grip on society just 4 years ago. Where did time go y'all? Feels like just yesterday. Y'all were getting OLD How do you remember events unfolding from November 2019 - March 2020? Where were you on the week that it went down FOR REAL, for real? How were you impacted by the proceeding lockdowns? Let's discuss

Are you the type of person who wakes up, goes to work, does the groceries, comes home, goes online, eats in front of Netflix and sleeps? Then, the day repeats itself the next day until the weekend ? Or do you have many activities outside your job ?

well? subway? jersey mikes? publix i have a taste for a meatball sub and high blood pressure

I just walked out of a Walgreens, and they were selling a little bag of Sour Patch Kids candy for $7 then I drove past the gas station and gas prices are starting to rise again. Not as bad as last summer but still almost $4. and every week it feels like it’s getting more and more expensive to live. I’m starting to feel like it’s becoming intentional. Like literally less than 2 years ago everything has nearly tripled. And don’t get me started on rent and electric bills. 💀

Which continent has the best cultures, sounds, landscapes, history, media, etc?

again?

So long story short, I made a very big change and moved countries for a bit to pursue grad school a few months ago. Currently, where I live I: -have really nice rent (meaning affordable) -am at an incredibly spacious/comfortable place (esp. considering the rent) -great neighbourhood/location -not super far from university; walkable in 30 mins. So far it all sounds ideal but the "catch" is that I live with a 78 year old queer man who is both my roommate AND landlord. He's very polite and friendly and isn't a grumpy old man, but he can be very nitpicky over the smallest of things, has played the "it's my house and you're renting" card once over the trivialest ****, and just gave me a stern (but pleasant in tone ig?) "talk" because I turned the thermostat up by 1 degree I'm a grown ass man but I am obviously not 78 Anyway, at a more abstract level, I can, and am friendly with him but I think because of age we can never be friends. So while I love my room, being in the house with him feels alienating — I have none of the (allegedly) fun roommate experiences; simply can't. He also keeps bringing up minor "problems" with everything (aforementioned nitpickiness) and he like, watches TV from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m and also through the morning. The relevance of this point is when I cook when he's watching TV (the kitchen is proximal) there is this uncomfortable tension where both of us resent each other; him for the "noise" I make or something (it's literally chopping veggies, but ok). But on the other hand we give each other privacy, I give him space when he "hosts" people off grindr (ddd) and I can have some uni friends over. He's not judgy. Idk. I am not fully comfortable with him but in this TANKING economy I feel like I would be a fool to let this go. Whenever my friends have been to my place they are convinced I have some dirt on him or something b/c how did I land this at such a good price? Should I look for spaces — my lease expires in 2.5 months — or just suck it tf up and stay? Obv I won't blindly follow y'alls advice but I would like to know opinions.

So, which is it? Might I need to add The Silent Generation (1928-1945) to the poll? (edit: poll is private vote so don't be shy and don't lie)

we didnt sleep together the first few dates (because i wanted to be more than just a hookup) but recently we did and i discovered... hes not into penetration (he's neither a top/bottom. im vers). i dont know, im really attracted to his face, he's pursuing a phd in chemical biology, and his family is well off but im getting bored of just foreplay. should i leave him? or can i change him? is this a logical dealbreaker?

Sometimes I'm so bored at work I just stare at the screen and wait till it all ends... What do you do to pass the time?

You can take the personality type test here if you don't know yours: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test And the official sorting hat quiz here: https://my.wizardingworld.com/login Note: *Harry Potter house is optional/for fun and you can post other info/still be included. Comment in this thread and you'll be added into the OP below: This list is sorted by your Sun sign, LAST UPDATED: 9/23/21 Total: 5 Total: 13 Total: 14 Total: 10 Total: 10 Total: 6 Total: 10 Total: 9 Total: 4 Total: 5 Total: 7 Total: 8 -- I am an INTJ Gemini Slytherin

Are the stars aligning?

There used to be 7-10 new threads created by the hour. Now I open the dashboard and often there are threads made 16 hours ago in the today's threads section. The lounge is a graveyard. A huge amount of threads don't even hit 2 pages and there is about 4 new comments per hour. Base used to feel more lively too. Why is this and how can we fix it? Or do you prefer it this way?

Ramadan, the holy month for muslims where they fast from food, water and sex from dawn until sunset begins today. to the people that partake in it, do you actually find it beneficial for your health? or is it the opposite? what are some traditions that you have in the month in your culture? and to people who never tried doing it, have you ever thought of doing it as a challenge (one or few days) i myself tried it before and didn't find it to be that hard but i imagine that doing it every day for a month must be difficult.