#it was important for scientific reasons

[g0at0ad]

rip to the crew of the enterprise for having bad taste in poetry because data’s poems fucking rock. sunset bloom and ode to spot are spectacular actually.

[viaetor]

to do, in no particular order and as soon as i have more breathing time: 0) reply to messages!!! 1) make a masterlist post with all important notes and stuff regarding aethers lore (thank you sm riley for this idea i owe u my life), 2) update some tags, 3) make verses for these fandoms: soul eater, league of legends/arcane, bg3, kingdom hearts, modern (split into 2), 4) reply to some inbox things, 5) reply to threads so i can kill some people with feelings, 6) make a post about aethers weapon forms, 7) draw aethers appearance bc its gonna diverge from canon highly, 8) update carrd regarding my utter oc-fication of aether.

[zaacataac]

Hey hey hey tazblr

do any of yall know which live show have Lup in them?

[mabaris]

alright so now that we’ve gotten some actual crumbs, it feels like it’s a good time to lay out my prediction for what da4 is going to look like. writing this in a letter and mailing it to myself

we are part of an underground organization formed from the ruins of the inquisition to stop solas from ending the world

meanwhile the wardens have been researching the blight/the location of the archdemons and discover some secret about the location of the black city/what is actually contained in it

we’re supposed to be shocked at the reveal that the evanuris are trapped in the black city and the maker doesn’t exist

the ancient elves were in control of some crazy mutating technology (like in hormak) and that was the original source of the darkspawn. the whole thing about them being from the deep roads and a dwarf concern was actually just a red herring, they’re just underground because they’re powered by lyrium and this has ALSO been an elf thing the whole time :)

anyway, now we need to Double Make Sure the veil stays up because the evanuris have something even worse cooking up in the black city and we need to prevent them from unleashing a super blight and destroying all life, and our job is to convince solas to give up, not because we disagree with his plan but because his actions will have unintended consequences. even if he doesn’t care about everyone else and wants to rebuild the world, he won’t even be able to do THAT because the super blight will kill elves too. so although we WERE enemies we will have to band together to defeat the greater threat etc. it will be optional to recruit him as an ally/advisor, or you can just fight him directly and take control of his forces

we will have to cross into the fade AGAIN and storm the black city directly to put a stop to whatever’s going on in there

[keelanrosa]

terfs when a study shows literally anything positive about trans people/transitioning: 'hm i think this requires some fact-checking. Were those researchers REALLY unbiased? Because if they were biased this doesn't count and if they weren't knowingly biased they probably were unconsciously biased, woke media affects so much these days. Have there been any other studies on this? Because if there haven't been this could be an outlier and if there have been and they all agree that's a bit odd, why aren't there any outliers, and if there have been and any disagree we really won't know the truth until we very thoroughly analyze them all, will we? Were there enough subjects for a good sample size? Did every single subject involved stay involved through the whole study because if they didn't we should be sure nothing shady was going on resulting in people dropping out. Are we 110% sure all the subjects were fully honest and at no point were embarrassed or afraid to admit they didn't love transitioning to the people in charge of their transition? Are we 110% sure none of the subjects were manipulated into thinking they were happy with their transition? In fact we should double-check what they think with their parents, because if the subjects and their parents disagree it's probably because they've been manipulated but their cis parents have not and are very unbiased. How many autistic subjects were there because if there weren't enough then this doesn't really study the overlap between autistic and trans and if there were too many then we just don't know enough about what causes that overlap to be sure this study really explains being trans and isn't just about being autistic. How many AFAB subjects were there because if there weren't enough this is just another example of prioritizing AMAB people and ignoring the different struggles of girls and women and if there were too many how do we know sexism didn't affect the results. Was the study double-blinded? We all know double-blinded is the most reliable so if this one wasn't that's a point against it even if the thesis literally physically could not be double-blinded. Look i'm not being transphobic, i want what's best for trans people! Really! But as a person who is not trans and therefore objective in a way they cannot possibly be, i just think we should only take into account Good Science here. You want to be following science and not being manipulated or experimented upon by something unscientific, right?'

terfs when they see a study of 45 subjects so old it predates modern criteria for gender dysphoria and basically uses 'idk her parents think she's too butch', run by a guy who practiced conversion therapy, 'confirmed' by a guy who treated the significant portion of subjects who didn't follow up as all desisting, definitely in the category of 'physically cannot double-blind this', completely contradicted by multiple other studies done on actual transgender subjects, but can be kinda cited as evidence against transitioning if you ignore everything else about it: 'oOOH SEE THIS IS WHAT WE'RE TALKIN BOUT. SCIENCE. Just good ol' unbiased thorough analysis. I see absolutely no reason to dig any deeper on this and if you think it's wrong you're the one being unscientific. It's really a shame you've been so thoroughly brainwashed by the trans agenda and can't even accept science when you see it. Maybe now that someone has finally uncovered this long-lost study from 1985, we can make some actual progress on the whole trans problem.'

[berdlederdle]

Guyds this is really important if there was an autism all stars battle of the death who would be in it

[batmanshole]

"you should get the co2 detectors in your home replaced op" first of all some people just have funny thoughts. second of all im convinced none of you passed grade 10 science because CO₂ (co2) is carbon dioxide. as in two. you are thinking of carbon monoxide. as in one.

you breathe out carbon dioxide ever day. carbon monoxide on the other hand, will kill you.

[moonilit]

I hope your relationship with Genesis Rhapsodos be like mine, going from "if he doesn't shut up I will seriously kill him " to "if he is not in that party im not going"

he is such a drama queen, and such a bitch that I just gotta love the chaos he brings wherever he goes YGAFIEWIO

[alphabettcity]

doing this for my wife @topknott

[ijustwantedtoresetmypassword]

sure, I'll link those that arent books, I don't think you want a list of ISBN numbers.

https://www.merkur.de/politik/leserbrief-aus-2006-so-tickte-heutige-afd-mann-bjoern-hoecke-als-lehrer-7316577.html

https://www.tlz.de/politik/article222420987/Hessisches-Kultusministerium-prueft-Hoeckes-Rolle-bei-Neonazi-Aufmarsch.html

https://www.taz.de/Thueringer-AfD-Funktionaer-und-die-NPD/!5204587/

https://www.wn.de/Muenster/3638227-Bjoern-Hoeckes-radikale-Thesen-Scharfer-Blick-hinter-rechte-Kulissen

https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-bundesvorstand-will-eidesstattliche-erklaerung-von-hoecke-a-1030581.html

https://www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1153771.afd-in-thueringen-unterlassungsklage-gegen-hoecke-abgewiesen.html

https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/vorwuerfe-gegen-thueringer-afd-chef-petry-hoecke-hat-unter-pseudonym-die-npd-gelobt/19662990.html

https://www.spiegel.de/plus/afd-was-der-verfassungsschutz-hoecke-gauland-und-meuthen-vorwirft-a-00000000-0002-0001-0000-000161911772

https://www.focus.de/politik/deutschland/alternative-fuer-deutschland-afd-bundeschef-lucke-fordert-hoecke-zu-parteiaustritt-auf_id_4670370.html

https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/afd-geht-nach-umstrittener-rede-auf-distanz-zu-hoecke-14686499.html

(this one I had to compare to a speech by Joseph Goebbels in a history essay btw. the parallels were scray. this was 2017)

https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/gutachten-zu-verfassungsschutz-staatsrechtler-stellt-afd-100.html

https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/afd-in-thueringen-hoecke-und-die-grenzen-der-100.html

http://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2016-04/afd-bjoern-hoecke-pegida-wegbereiter-wahlerfolg

https://www.fr.de/rhein-main/afd-naher-herkules-kreis-geschlossene-gesellschaft-mit-hoecke-a-355542

https://verfassungsschutz.thueringen.de/fileadmin/Verfassungsschutz/AU23-00215_Verfassungsschutzbericht_Ansicht.pdf (p.19 ff)

https://www.verfassungsschutz-bw.de/site/pbs-bw-lfv-root/get/document_E-418404874/VI.Dachmandant/LfV_Datenquelle_neu/Publikationen/Jahresberichte/Verfassungsschutzbericht%20Baden-W%C3%BCrttemberg%202022.pdf (p.59 ff)

https://verfassungsschutzbericht.thueringen.de/fileadmin/Verfassungsschutz/VSB_2022_Pressefassung.pdf (p.18 ff)

https://www.fr.de/politik/news-hoecke-afd-inklusion-empoert-sommerinterview-aussagen-kinder-mit-behinderungen-zr-92451868.html

https://www.queer.de/detail.php?article_id=31179

https://www.otz.de/politik/article221273527/Die-tausend-Jahre-des-Bjoern-Hoecke.html

https://www.thueringer-allgemeine.de/politik/article221398083/Historiker-Hoecke-weiss-genau-aus-welchem-Kontext-seine-Aeusserungen-kommen.html

https://www.focus.de/politik/meinung/rhetorik-analyse-um-ein-wort-herum-baut-hoecke-seine-ganze-menschenverachtende-ideologie-auf_id_259866025.html

here, there's even some in English!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-german-right-believes-its-time-to-discard-their-countrys-historical-guilt-1488467995

https://www.wsj.com/articles/german-politicians-comments-about-hitler-stoke-debate-1488912569

und jetzt hab ich keine Lust mehr mir Artikel mit dem Kerl zu geben

have fun!

today a fascist won an election for the first time since 1933. here, in germany.

i don't care if it's just one (out of 16) states. björn höcke is a fascist. a court decided not long ago that it's allowed to call him a nazi. bc he is one. not "far right" or "conservative" - he is a nazi.

here. in germany. and he just won an election.

it hasn't even been 100 years.

i am scared.

[archanasinghrathore]

The Importance and Significance of Bangles: Purpose, Scientific Reasons, and Cultural Value in India

Bangles are more than just decorative accessories in Indian culture; they embody a rich tapestry of tradition, symbolism, and scientific insights. Worn by women across various regions and communities, bangles hold profound significance that extends beyond aesthetics. Understanding their importance involves delving into their cultural, social, and even scientific dimensions.

Cultural Significance

In Indian culture, bangles are traditionally seen as symbols of femininity, marital status, and prosperity. They are often gifted to brides during weddings, signifying good luck and fertility. The sound of bangles clinking is believed to ward off negative energies and invite positivity into the household. Each color and material carries its own meaning—red symbolizes auspiciousness, while green represents fertility and growth.

In many communities, the number of bangles worn can have specific meanings. For instance, in certain traditions, a bride might wear a specific set of bangles, often made of glass or metal, to signify her new role and responsibilities. Additionally, the act of wearing bangles fosters a sense of identity and belonging, as different regions and cultures have their own unique styles and customs related to bangles.

Purpose of Wearing Bangles

The primary purpose of wearing bangles goes beyond decoration. In many cultures, they serve as talismans, believed to offer protection and bring good fortune. During auspicious occasions like weddings or festivals, bangles play a crucial role in rituals and celebrations. They are often part of religious ceremonies, where their significance is amplified through blessings and prayers.

Moreover, bangles can enhance a woman’s grace and beauty. The rhythmic sound they produce as one moves can add an element of charm and femininity, reinforcing traditional ideals of beauty. This aesthetic appeal further cements their importance in social and cultural contexts.

Scientific Reasons Behind Wearing Bangles

From a scientific perspective, wearing bangles may offer several health benefits. One notable aspect is their potential to stimulate acupressure points on the wrist. These points are linked to various bodily functions, and the gentle pressure created by bangles can improve blood circulation and relieve stress. The rhythmic movement of bangles can promote muscle engagement in the wrists and forearms, contributing to better strength and stability.

Furthermore, the materials used in bangles—especially metal—can have thermoregulatory properties, helping to maintain a comfortable body temperature in varying climates. This is particularly advantageous in hot regions where metal bangles can draw heat away from the body.

Importance in Indian Culture

In the broader context of Indian culture, bangles signify the essence of womanhood and tradition. They are often seen as an extension of a woman’s identity, representing her journey through various life stages. The act of gifting or receiving bangles during key life events, such as weddings or childbirth, strengthens familial bonds and conveys cultural heritage.

The importance of bangles can also be observed in their role in social gatherings and festivals, where they are worn with pride and joy. They serve as a visual representation of cultural values, embodying the beauty of tradition while adapting to contemporary fashion trends.

Conclusion

The importance and significance of bangles in Indian culture are multifaceted, encompassing cultural traditions, personal identity, and scientific benefits. From symbolizing marital bliss to offering potential health advantages, bangles are an enduring aspect of Indian life. As they continue to evolve with changing times, their core values remain intact, reminding us of the rich heritage and wisdom embedded in these beautiful adornments. Whether worn for aesthetic reasons or cultural significance, bangles will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who cherish their meaning.

[ravioliwings]

sorry I'm so annoyed at people not 1) reading actual studies 2) getting outraged at things they made up in their heads bc they didn't read the studies

[brittlebutch]

i can’t stop thinking about this weird little storm chaser AU my brain dreamed up where bill&ted are the POV characters but crucially not the main characters but the problem is that I truly don’t know anything about storms and I worry I’m not smart enough to understand if I do start researching LOL

[happyfeetfuryroad]

This is one of those Jimmy Neutron sodium chloride moments where I'm like. Really frustrated because some people who are in scientific fields choose to be pedantic for pedantry's sake and forget how human language works in the process.

Definitions are human-made and exist based entirely on their purpose in whatever context you're considering. The distinction between "blue as a result of the presence of pigment" and "blue as the result of texture" is relevant in some contexts, and irrelevant in others. It's like using months instead of years to describe a baby's age: useful and appropriate when you're talking to your pediatrician, mildly inconvenient to slightly annoying when you're talking to someone who was just trying to make casual conversation and asked how old your baby is.

Is it useful, in some contexts, to keep in mind that a blue object doesn't always contain any blue pigment? Sure, absolutely! But is it always appropriate to say "actually, such and such isn't actually blue"? Not necessarily! The way we colloquially assign colors to objects doesn't depend on the inherent physical or chemical properties of that object, but on what wavelengths end up hitting our retinas and send signals to our visual cortices. In that regard, our eyes don't give a flying fuck how that color was generated - the end result is what is meaningful in a general context. Otherwise, we could start being equally pedantic about iridescence because "actually, this substance doesn't contain a pigment for every single color of the rainbow, it's just an illusion due to its microscopical structure". Which doesn't really enhance our understanding of the world so much as it unfairly associates common parlance with ignorance.

And it really is unfair, when you think about it. Language is malleable, and definitions are context-dependent. Why is a scientist's first instinct to go "well akschwally," instead of holding onto that same curiosity that drove them to their field and asking themselves "why is it that some distinctions are acceptable in my field of study, but elicit a negative emotional response in some people outside of it?"? It's easy to dismiss the problem as "oh this society has a literacy problem" or "oh they're just being reactionary" or "oh how sad, they don't value knowledge the same way I do". But sometimes, maybe, it is you who still has some things to learn about how humans work. Give people the grace they deserve. Human curiosity isn't the exclusive intellectual property of the scientific community.

[stormtide-leviathan]

i love making ttrpg characters that are so fucked up

[monstersflashlight]

do you have anything about some sort of reptile-based monster that involves hemipenes? i think it’s a very cool way to do double penetration with only one top

A/N: First part of this was one of the stories in the 10k followers event (find it here). Enjoy!

Lizard-brain: the research

Lizardman x fem!reader || double penetration, hemi-peens, tail play, light choking, exhibitionism, dirty talk (low key)

When he pulled out, you felt your holes twitching at the same time a mechanical voice said from the speakers: “You did well, researcher, very interesting data was recorded.” Shit, you forgot there were people watching and probably saw you get fucked within an inch of your life. All your coworkers just watched you getting double creampied by a giant lizard-man. Great.

You were allowed to go home after that, your boss telling you to go clean yourself and the next day you could go over the data with them. Your lizard mate wasn’t happy about it, but he complied knowing he could see you the next day. You felt many emotions when you left the place, not ready to name any of them, you only showered and went to sleep, your body sore in the best way possible.

You arrived to the facility next day, and the first thing your boss said was: “We need you to do it again,” you looked at them confused, what the fuck did they mean.

“What?” You asked, looking at the monitors in the wall to try catch a sight of your mate.

He explained some of the data they collected, but how it was still very early in the research to know for sure, that’s why they said: “We need more data, and you are his mate after all.” You looked at him with understanding, your scientific brain already working all the possible conclusions of all the data collected so far and how much more you could know if you kept it. But also...

“I need to talk to him about this,” you told them. You had feelings for a big monster, and he considered you his mate, there was a lot of possible ethical problems there.

“Oh yes, it talks. True.” They said, but like it didn’t matter at all.

That infuriated you, but you swallowed your complaints, trying to understand why you felt so protective over him. And then it clicked, mate bonds weren’t only one way, he felt the mate bond, but you felt it back. You cemented your bond with sex and now you felt tied to him the same way he was tied to you. That realization should have scared you, but only made your stomach flip with butterflies. You had a mate. And that came with a new goal in mind: demonstrate that lizard-people could go outside and live like equals to humans. That started with proving your mate bond was true and necessary, scientifically. And if that meant to be fucked in front of some researcher, so be it.

The talk with your mate went as well as expected. He was more than okay with the idea of fucking you again, but not so keen on the idea of other people being there. But the head researcher insisted it was important for somebody to be in the room with you to catalog fine movements and reactions that cameras couldn’t capture. You agreed with them on that, that’s the only reason you accepted (nothing to do with the fact that you might or might not have a bit of an exhibitionist kink).

And that’s why you were naked over a medical bed with your lizard-man mate over your body and a researcher standing a few meters away. Your pussy was already wet, needy and desperate to be filled to the brim again. Your lizard mate was looking at you intensely, caressing your body with one hand as he jerked his upper dick with the other. You knew this position meant big dick downstairs, and you were already anticipating the stretch.

He approached you and rubbed his small upper dick against your entrance. “Good job, keep going,” the researcher instructed. “Touch her pussy.”

Your lizard stopped and turned to look at them. “Don’t tell me what to do with my mate,” he growled, making the researcher step back and cover their mouth. “You are here because she wanted it, but I will kill you if you say more,” the danger in his tone indicated he wasn’t kidding. And it made your clit tingle.

You reached up to touch his face and redirect his attention to you, rolling your hips to feel his dick against your needy pussy. He pushed his dick slowly, breathing hard over you, his eyes never leaving yours. You could hear his tail thrashing behind him as you caressed his head with your short nails. He purred, making you giggle as he pushed his upper dick a bit further inside your pussy. The groan he got in response made him chuckle as you felt his claws probing your asshole.

“Are you going to be a good mate today, too?” His question was filled with hope, and you could only nod, trusting him and his magic precum to make it possible. Seeing as you woke up without any pain, you guessed the magic was more than great and would help you out this time around, too. “Such a good mate for me, your holes are so perfect,” he was talking to you but not really. He seemed far away, like your pussy was transporting him into another dimension.

He started rubbing his big dick against your asshole, and you instantly felt the calmness and relaxation of his precum, allowing him to push the tip inside. You cried out, way too big. There was no pain, but the stretch was noticeable as he kept going, and going, and going… By the time he was fully inside you were breathing hard and he had crazed eyes. It was intoxicating.

“How is he doing that?” The researcher asked out loud, stepping a bit closer and earning themselves a warning growl.

“Ssssshut up!” Your lizard mate hissed in their direction, his pace fluttering at the distraction.

“But I-” The researcher tried again.

You looked over at them, trying to move your hips to get your mate to move again. “I will fill a report later,” you told them between pants.

“But I-,” they insisted.

It was enough. “SHUT UP!” You yelled at them as your lizard man stopped moving completely to glare at you, surprised. “Shut the fuck up and I will answer the questions, but you won’t be able to get any responses if you don’t shut up and let my mate fuck me senseless,” you let out between your teeth.

Said mate liked your outburst very much, soon grabbing your face forcefully to look at you. He started fucking you with intent then, the combination of his dicks inside of you driving you insane in a matter of seconds. He reached you neck and squeezed, feeling the vibrations of your moans against his hand and increasing his thrusts to make you lose your mind.

You felt something different this time, the tip of his scaled tail reaching around his body to rub against your clit. The textured surface made you see stars and the universe as he played with you in every way, taking your pleasure to the next level. It was exhilarating, your mouth open and your head thrown back as he fucked you like a machine.

He lowered his body, whispering against your ear: “Come for me, my mate, let me feel your holes milking me.” And like a good girl, you exploded into a million pieces as he growled over you and painted your insides with his cum.

This time around he didn’t stop, though. He kept fucking you for what felt like hours, probably were. You forgot everything about research and people watching, you forgot everything about your boss and the world. You could only focus on his dicks inside of you and his tail rubbing your clit until you came so many times that you had to ask for mercy, which he sweetly complied. He kissed your forehead and pulled out, leaving you messy and exhausted.

Once again you found yourself creampied in front of all your colleagues. Your job was suddenly a lot more interesting than two days ago.