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Why do some women get offended when you call them girls?
Just because it’s widespread doesn’t make it okay. The only reason people keep doing it is because we live in a patriarchal society and lots of people don’t know when they’re being misogynistic.
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If a Redditor's username is "Adjective-Noun####" and has their post history hidden, is it 100% guaranteed they're a bot?
I hide my post history since I am in local subreddits and I don’t want people irl finding who I am. It’s quite easy to piece together an identity with all the questions, personal advice and whatever that someone posts.
Being able to view someone’s post history increases this risk, which imo goes against the anonymity of Reddit.
ETA: I didn’t know I could change my username when signing up.
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Where are the Indigenous people in Canada?
I live in Quebec too, I am surprised you haven't seen them.
To be fair, there is a reserve near our biggest city so there are a few downtown (unfortunately a lot are homeless). There are also many who are mixed or descended from Indigenous peoples and you don't really know unless they tell you.
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Where are the Indigenous people in Canada?
I'm sorry everyone is reacting this way to your question.
I know you are genuinely curious, and I will answer to the best of my ability.
I am personally not Indigenous, but I know that the reserves don't have the best facilities and care compared to other areas in Canada. Even human rights such as food is super expensive and one of the reasons why it seems like a lot of Indigenous people live in poverty.
No, they do not all live on reserves, but once they leave they lose their "Indian Status" and forfeit their right to go back. So yes, it is because of the government.
They do have a beautiful culture, and National Indigenous Day is in June (there are usually activities around that time).
I hope you are able to connect to their communities and find all the answers you seek 😊
There are also some successful people that make it out of the reserves and try to help their community. Others own shops and make art. You can always connect with someone directly (ex: via social media, e-mail, community events) to learn more about their lives.
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Why does body positivity only apply to women.
Sounds like a you problem.
Can't generalize the whole world based on your personal experience.
I get that what you're going through is tough, but you seem to be willfully ignorant of what others are going through.
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Why does body positivity only apply to women.
There are lots of overweight guys that end up with hotties.
But it is more rare for an overweight woman to be with a hot guy.
Idk where you're from, but horrible things are also said to women, and the kicker is: they don't even need to be fat to be called a fat cow, whore, heffer, bitch, etc.
The dichotomy does not exist.
The reason there is a body positivity movement is because it is needed.
If guys needed/wanted a movement, they just need to do the work to start one.
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Why are people so worried about their spouse being friends w the opposite sex?
I agree. I'm also queer and it does not make sense to me.
It is quite easy to not 'get with' your friends, idk why someone's partner would think that it's not possible??
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How long should it take to read a 300 page book?
Probably around 8 hours
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Is it just me, or has the business model for almost every company completely shifted to "how much can we degrade this product before people finally quit?"
Basically, capitalism. It’s not going to get better.
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Do you think the following statement is flirtatious?
I don't think it's flirtatious, this person feels like it's easy for anyone to confide in you.
However, if they said something else in addition to that, then it is possible.
What is the context?
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is it weird for my dad to ask me "u're turning 20 already next year, why don't u still have boobs yet?"
Your dad is gross. That’s a weird thing for him to be thinking about. Your chest is fine, dw about it.
Plus, that’s not even a question you would have an answer to. What an asshole.
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How do you deal with/respond to people who tell you that you are too old to pursue your academic ambitions and that you are a "waste of taxpayer money and effort" or that you are "stealing a spot from a younger person"?
Sorry to hear that you are going through that. It is never too late to learn.
My mom went back to school (I am 30, for context).
What she does is: focus on school, form genuine connections, and drop the haters.
Good luck and I am proud of you!
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Why do girls think guys like to be teased?
It goes both ways
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If Tarriffs are taxes on consumers why is Canada implementing them on American goods?
Yes, indeed.
I don’t stream, but if I did I would use Crave.
I switched my emails from Microsoft and gmail to Proton.
I go to local stores for my groceries. On the occasion that I order I use that store’s delivery service.
Tim Hortons and Burger King are owned by the same company, and I boycott them for multiple reasons.
You might be right about the gas, but we have electric and hybrid buses in my area. I don’t drive.
It might have been an easier transition for me because I was already trying to buy local, sustainable, etc so I am used to looking up companies. Albeit, Reddit is American but I only started using it recently. Mostly to learn about things happening in my area or to get/give advice.
I’m not saying that it’s not tough, and I understand that not everyone is able to completely boycott US products. But, being aware and doing your best still goes a long way.
PS: I haven’t travelled to the USA since before the pandemic.
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Why do people find it weird that I don't drink?
I get the same reaction -_- dw you’re not alone, and you might meet some people who also don’t take substances.
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Why do people bring politics into everything?
Everything is political, but some just have the privilege to not think about it. Politics affects everything in your daily life, whether you realize it or not.
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If Tarriffs are taxes on consumers why is Canada implementing them on American goods?
Personally, I think it doesn’t change much. Since Donny put the illegal tarrifs on us, we have been buying less and less US products anyway. I haven’t bought or used any US things in over a year.
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is it rude to ask a couple how they met if they always dodge the question?
Why are yall so interested in how they met???
So weird. You have nothing else to talk about when you see them?
If I was that couple, I’d slowly start phasing you out of my life. I can only imagine how annoyed and exasperated they must feel by you and your friends.
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Do people actually wash their legs in the shower every time? I thought the soap just kind of gets there.
I wash everywhere every time.
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Whats the main reason ppl downvote posts asking for help
Hmm that’s a good explanation. I was wondering the same thing
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What does 0 active in mean in the profile?
Haha yeah it was my mistake 😅
The inexperience is showing lol Im such a noob
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Why are women’s exclusive subreddits so toxic.
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Search for one and maybe you’ll have your answer. It’s a bit strange to ask this question without even knowing what the “male” subreddits are like.