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[โ€“] Kolanaki@yiffit.net -5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The same thing I think about anyone who pays for something they can find for free if they looked hard enough.

[โ€“] Atomdude@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In the Netherlands some people with handicaps like muscular dystrophy can apply for reimbursement for "sex care".
In those cases I think it might be a good thing.

[โ€“] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

Australia also. My friend works for approvals for our national disability scheme. He regularly approves this.

[โ€“] Ticktok@lemmy.one 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

listen, i can get a burger for free out of dumpster, but I'd rather pay for one from the menu.

[โ€“] Kolanaki@yiffit.net -3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Why does it have to be out of a dumpster and not, like, from a friend who invites you to a BBQ? Don't you have standards?

[โ€“] I_hate_you_welcome@feddit.nl 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Let me just find my barbecuing friend and invite myself, ezpz

[โ€“] Kolanaki@yiffit.net -2 points 2 years ago

SLPT: Go to a wake and pretend to know the deceased for free food and spirits.