I have my doubts about that. Most of the mass posters are too “conservative” and lean extremely hard into stereotypes. They take racism and bigotry just a bit too far in many cases and it doesn’t quite align with actual conservative bigots and racists that I know.

It wouldn’t be surprising if most of the “conservative” communities are part of the same troll farm that lives primarily on other instances.

This is all speculation, of course. But, organized campaigns to spread discourse on social media are real and some of these trolls are really good at what they do.

I was referencing another thread in this post, so it’s not you. Sorry to give the wrong impression.

And that’s OK! Some people just need to blame everyone else for everything that is fucked up in their own lives. I don’t support that, but it is what it is.

Both conditions apply, was the intent. Teeth from slaves that were also purchased. My wording was unclear, sorry.

It was so unclear, it seems that I am white washing racist now.

Lulz, good points. I should clarify that internet pictures with “facts” are fucking dumb. While that wording has gaps as well, maybe we can hone in on some specificity.

Lulz, wut? I called your discussion style childish and you literally just did the same thing again.

I could make all kinds of assumptions about your intents, and none of them good. But I don’t.

I don’t give a fuck about his character.

You are making assumptions about my intent or what I believe, which is a childish argument tactic.

Again, internet pictures with words are fucking dumb. You might get a ton of likes on Facebook with that shit though.

I didn’t suggest anything about his character, and we could probably have an entirely separate discussion about imperialism.

What is important is how you source information when it comes to dental prosthetics.

The history of Washingtons teeth is uncertain. The evidence that those were slave teeth seems to show that the teeth were purchased.

Internet pictures with words are fucking dumb.

Some people I have worked with at big box stores don’t give two shits and they could probably use a bit more training themselves.

You are correct about the people at my range though. We can spot someone easily who has no training and has never been around a firearm. (It’s a private range, and all of us are basically the “range master”.) We kinda go out of our way to ensure range safety and provide education regardless if we were asked for it or not.

Also yes, I have known people that have zero training or experience that have bought a firearms with no questions asked and no advice given. It’s a thing, unfortunately. When stupid people do stupid things, they tend to migrate to places that are equally as stupid that will sell them a firearm regardless as long as a background check clears.

While I do have appreciation for your specific wording, I just have seen a ton of stupid shit, s’all.

That’s what it’s like where I am at. 45 is normal, but during school hours drop off and pick up times for the schools it’s 25. They have flashing lights on each side of the school zone and it’s hard to miss.

With morning traffic you are only going to go 25 anyway, so it’s not like it’s a huge issue.

Your first paragraph checks out, but it’s absolutely possible to buy a gun with no training or experience but that may depend on your state combined with the type of firearm you are getting.

I am not sure where you are getting that “theoretical” bit. It’s not theory.

It generally only gets a bit more difficult when you want a concealed carry license.

Yeah, isopropyl or acetone may not play nice with plastics. Not only does it take time to dissolve superglue with IPA or acetone, you risk melting the plastic. (Acetone and ABS plastic are especially incompatible. Just the vapor will turn ABS into goo.)

BYD? I have heard quite a bit about those.

The statistics I found quickly were a bit muddy and pointless to share. However, I am sure there is data out there, but I am too tired to look for it. I would bet that every manufacturer has seen at least one fire, but that is just a guess when I think about the thousands of vehicles that are in the wild.

Teslas get the most attention because they are Teslas. TBH, I don’t think a battery fire in a Hyundai would get much attention by the press.

Wheatpaste is just starches. It just seems logical that it would still be water soluble, is all. I personally have never tried to remove wheatpaste off of anything and dried starches can be a pain to deal with. (Clothes are an exception: you just throw the thing in the wash and be done with it.)

(Of all things I have typed on the internets, I never would have guessed a preliminary analysis on wheatpaste would be one of them. Lulz.)

Would warm water not work?

You just gave me an idea for the worlds fastest slip-n-slide, actually.

On that, you probably want an entire sub-infographic to explain Lemmy instances.

Here is a good starter template I found:

Gotta respect that math, but value might still be possible.

55 gallons of water weighs about 459lbs (208kg), so that barrel is in that range.

Get 10 friends to chip in and order the barrel. Use those 10 friends to lift and leave that barrel somewhere that is highly visible, like the front porch of an ex-wife or ex-husband. Maybe your local police station if you are from a small town?

If that is worth $1,700 to someone, I can’t really say. I have paid more (per pound) for less significant practical jokes before though.

(It would be cheaper to use another barrel, actual water, and just fake the package label though. Real lube would just be for show but it would show that you have great attention to detail.)