That huge raise cost of living adjustment (that doesn’t even make up for wage lost through inflation.)

My friends and I are (almost) all like this. Sometimes we “pin” ideas based on the key words that triggered them. That is, one of us will go, “Oh! You mentioned dogs. I need to put a pin in that idea, because I have a story about dogs when you’re done.” Then we go back to the main story. When it’s over, now (at least) two people knew that there was a “pin” about “dogs.” One of us might forget, both of us might forget, but we’ve found that by mentioning the key word, it’s usually easier for us to find the “lost” thought again.

Your mileage may vary. Some people might prefer to make a note or some other tangible reminder. This is just what works for us, but maybe it can help others too.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a new name?

It doesn’t need to be called the same thing.

I’m also not sure if it matters, but Troll X and Two X Chromosomes were very different subs. Troll X was more of a spin-off, and was never strictly for XX women - it was trans-inclusive by default. That’s what I’m hoping for here too.

Back when I used Reddit, one of my favorite subs was TrollX. If we had a sub with that spirit, it would be a good start.

Are there secret communities on Lemmy? Not that secret communities should be a default, but I was invited to a secret sub on Reddit years ago that was all women. It was a true safe space from harrassment, where we could talk about feminine things that we knew wouldn’t gain traction in main subs. I have no idea how it started, but I knew that users who were invited to join had previously been vetted by the sub’s mods - they saw that I’d made feminist posts and multiple comments about being a woman, and didn’t go around picking fights. It was like a background check.

I don’t believe there is any one solution, but starting with dedicated communities (in the spirit of TrollX), with mods that smack down misogyny and (actual) trolls, sounds like the best way to start.

I hope it brings you joy to know that “dinosaur” kids are still memorizing these ever-growing lists. I work with kids, and the big dinosaur fan is still teaching me new dino things almost every day. We recently learned of a dinosaur that is basically another student’s name +saurus. That was a cute discovery.

Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s an annual holiday, where banks, schools, and other institutions are typically closed.

In other words, nazis overshadowed Martin Luther King Jr. on his own day.

I let my children eat trash out of dumpsters. I determined it was a good idea after personally observing raccoons while on a park trip.

Thank you! I was literally just thinking that.

I also can’t let go of how they say every decision is backed “by data.” But then what is their data source for using corporal punishment? “I saw lions and tigers use it.”

So they think “anecdotes” are the same as “data”? AND that wild predator behaviors are suitable role models for human behaviors? Oh. Oh dear. Oh no.

That reminds me of when my 5 year old nephew started telling me a story by going, “Back when I was a little boy…”

Industry Americus

That’s the grossest name I’ve ever heard. Look, I’m not even getting into the “Americus” part. Sure, that is… well, it’s not a name I would’ve picked. But more importantly, it follows the word Industry, and whether alone or paired to American industries specifically, the images conjured up from that word are far from pleasant.

I picture smoke stacks belching into smoggy, yellow skies. I see poisoned streams flowing through dying ecosystems. I see tired workers being overworked and exploited.

What a great name for a cute little baby to be burdened with.

Looks like neonazis are unaware that Hitler was vegetarian (from 1938, til the end of his life.)

Not that I expect neonazis to be knowledgeable about history, or capable of recognizing their own hypocrisy. It’s just somewhat amusing that if this meme holds true, even their Fuhrer’s dietary choices would’ve upset them.