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I'm thinking more like those programs teachers use to see if their students are writing their homework themselves or using AI. Where it comes back with: "92% likely AI composed this" kind of thing.
Has anyone run it through an AI program to see if the conversation was created with AI? Something the administration seems to use a lot, to be honest.
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So, he is: -impatient -a gambler -self-centered (won't drive others) -a wet blanket (bedtime at 8) -can't cook And the kicker... -vengeful/murderous Real catch here, ladies!!! 🙄
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He's punching a door because you're engaged. If you get married, he'll consider you "locked down" and he'll escalate. God forbid if you have kids too. Leave now, make sure you're safe and have someone there for you, and never look back.
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That's so awful. I have no words. Just the harm that's happening right now to so many people is unbelievable.
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New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
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So true! Who's signing up for that???
Here's the question I have: does this type of thing work? Like EVER in the history of dating sites? Is there a woman out there who is like: "Oh, yeah, gimme some of that old horndog?" I... just don't understand why someone would post this.
Well, he's in luck, according to his theory. From the way he sees women, it's clear he's NEVER been a good guy. Not even a little.
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Agreed! This post is from his perspective, which means he almost definitely left stuff out to make himself seem like the victim. I'm sure she tried to accomodate him, but he seemed unwilling to consider any option except that he walk all over her house with his shoes. Because it's all about HIM. 🙄
This is peak entitlement. He goes to someone else's house as a guest and makes demands that endanger their child's health & won't compromise at all when she tries to accomodate him & suggests alternatives? And HE feels insulted???
Interesting...
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What a dick. Why would she want a 5th child? She already has one.
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Someone being controlling never becomes less over time. It only becomes more. If he feels like it's ok for him to do/say this now, it won't end if you try to tell him no. It will only get worse.
This is fucking disgusting and makes me sick to my stomach. My grandparents, who were interned during the war, must be rolling over in their graves. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Was at the Edmonton Pride Parade today with my kids - lots of love & support all around for the LGBTQ+ community! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I want that schedule! Especially the nap part, LOL.
"The state, law enforcent, and technology give [women] unprecedented safety and independence." He talks about laws protecting women as bad. So... he wants rape to be legal? Just wild. (FYI, Reality = 1 in 5 women are victims of SA. 0.6% of rapists go to jail. That's an abysmal solve rate.)
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Hahaha, this wins the internet.
The way he phrases this is soooo creepy. There's no "cherishing" shopping for necessities - kids find it embarrassing. And WHERE is the store that's a women-only space? There are tons of men in ALL stores. So, does the cherishment go away if there's a man "dressed like a man" in the store too? 🙄
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Happy to! Great song. :)
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I wrote part of it as a short fiction story, but someday I'd love to write the whole thing down. :)
Soulless and heartless, like those who created it.
Thanks so much!!!
What a great idea! I'd love to join if there's room for one more.
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Jeez, his language is super jealous & possessive. My guess (w/no evidence at all, just speculation) is he misinterpreted her hanging out w/them for nerdy fun & tried to hit on her. She shot him down & that's when he got suspicious of her "intentions" & tried to drum her out. Just a guess. 🤷♀️
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Looking for micros with the intensity of Claudine snatching snacks. . . and with the same lack of remorse. 🐈⬛. Fiction & CNF. Subs open.
Andrew Tate: Chat GPT, make "I'm an unstoppable badass" sound like I'm smart and not a total dumb fuck.
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Worth reading all the way to the end. ❤️
For most of human history in multiple cultures, ultra skinny women have not been considered the height of beauty because thinness was a sign of poverty and/or illness. Being skinny is a completely modern Western ideal. Doubt he's gonna crack a history book, though.
A really fantastic story, Tammy! We're excited to share it with our readers.
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Not to mention the title asking how men "benefit" from women in relationships. As if women 1) are property and should bring value to the man 2) owe men something & 3) relationships are seen as solely transactional. This post doesn't pass the smell test - smells like incel.
This answer wins! 🥇
Congrats, and good luck on the book release!
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@thetnholler.bsky.social This is a concerning trend - who the heck bans Calvin and Hobbes??? pen.org/magic-tree-h...
Women are fatter, more masculine... AND sluttier? Well, if the trend of being fatter and more masculine seems to be working for us ladies in the bedroom, I'm all for it. :)
She's my hero!
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The hypocrisy is off the charts. But, more than that, no cheater would EVER be a woman's "dream man." Full stop.
😂😂😂😂😂 Been there. Done that. Still hilarious.
Reason # 532 why I don't let AI get anywhere near my writing or research & why you shouldn't either: www.zdnet.com/article/your...
Her response is...
I'm sure his therapist really, really likes him - just not how he thinks she does. With his attitude, he'll pay for her kids' college... because he'll be going to her for a long, long time.
Jeez. I thought the question was bad until I got to the answer.
My heart breaks for her and the dogs. She's lucky she's free of him, but man... what he did is pure evil.
💯 this. ⤵️ AI companies are ignoring copyright laws and stealing creatives' work. It's pretty cut and dried, even by the executive's own words. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
It's theft for profit. Full stop.
Saying the quiet part out loud. "Facebook Exec Scoffs, Says AI Could Never Be Profitable If Tech Companies Had to Ask for Artists' Consent" futurism.com/nick-clegg-s...
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No, she's not "abusive." He said something terrible and she rightfully got upset. Action-->reaction. If it's his right to say it, it's her right to tell him to F off.
Holy shit, what a dick.