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Yeah, I didn’t want to get too deep in the weeds, but it’s so much more complex thank ‘drink the kool-aid’. I’ve listened to the 40+ minute tape as well, and linked a well written Britannica article detailing these points as well as some important cultural impacts in my original comment.

A large portion of his ‘congregation’ were Black Americans who were beaten down by the status quo at the time. I can’t blame them for grasping at hope that his de-segregated ‘church’ valued them for the people they were. As you said there were drills for this sort of thing before, so it’s impossible to say if the ones who initially volunteered for it were truly aware of what they were doing.

I’m personally not a ‘Behind the Bastards’ person. I very much enjoy historical dark comedy; just not as a teacher. I’m more of a fan of ‘referential’ humour in that regard. If I’m trying to learn something I want it as honest and close to the source as possible.

I don’t disagree that regardless of a physical burial site his cult will have their ‘pilgrimage’ sites. I do want to just point out that current sentiment is not everyone in Jonestown (not Jamestown) voluntarily drank the Flavor Aid. The whole story is harrowing, even more so when you put it into the context of the time period it took place in.

Proud of your progress! It’s crazy how getting the right treatment can change your life. I personally don’t have Bipolar, so can’t speak towards it but getting on an antidepressant and anti anxiety combo was such a shift. Doesn’t feel like constantly playing on hard mode

I know it’s most likely going into a void, but I’ve also worked in a call center that sent out automated texts. I wouldn’t bet on someone seeing the response, but I know it’s possible.

I usually ignore these texts, but recently I couldn’t stop myself.

Extra points since G’Kar does end up with a cybernetic eye. I’m just thrilled to see B5 memes in general!

Amazing loop! Unfortunately my brain is now running ‘got any grapes?’ on loop

Indeed! Hugh also brought it up on an episode of HIGNFY

Located at the headquarters of the Cloud Appreciation Society

I’m in Riverside. We’re getting into the 90s this weekend, then back down to the low 70s the following week. At least our lows are staying in the 60s 🫠

I was in the Irvine area a while ago and the parking lot had not one, not two, but three cyber trucks. Each one was more of a surprise than the last.

I used to force my neck, but I stopped doing that a while ago. In my 30s now so we’ll see how long it lasts. I can also pop my lower back by clenching my buttocks ¯\_(ツ)_/¯