u/Browncoat101

"We live in a community where we send our child to school. We actually really believe in communal and collective good. That part of what has left this schools struggling so much, is that everyone who can parachute out has. There used to be racial segregation, but there was economic diversity in our school. Where the Black middle class, and the Black lower class could be in the same schools together. That's not the experience for these kids anymore. So we just felt that we needed to work for a collective good. [...] This wasn't about diversity. It wasn't about saviorism. [...] The choice was believing that if all of us left those schools, if none of us are willing to go in with them and put our lot with theirs, then we're just all agreeing that those kids deserve less and they're going to get less."

I have been thinking about this, and seeing the reactions. I'd love to hear folks opinions.

I'm so out of the loop on this, so please have mercy, but I just read this passage on Wikipedia:

"Following series creator Joel Hodgson's sale of his stake in the MST3K brand in early 2026 after an unsuccessful 2023 crowdfunding campaign, new brand owner Radial Entertainment announced that the series would be given another revival in 2026, consisting of four episodes, supported by a Kickstarter campaign."

I went and saw the movie last week, and am over the moon with Mike being back, but I didn't realize this was the reason for it. Does it really mean we won't see Joel again? Or Noah or Emily?

Release Date: October 23, 2026

He's credited as the co-creator of Xena, but he's completely missing from the commentary. I even see marketing referring to Tapert and Raimi as the creators, which we know if not true. I see that he's a sports writer, does anyone know anything about the story of he and Rob creating the show, or why he's just completely absent from the dialogue surrounding the show?

Hi, basically the title. I have a bunch of classic Chinese songs: Teresa Teng, Khalil Fong, David Tao, etc, and I don't want to lose them. Does anyone have any suggestions for places online where I can find some older songs? Thanks in advance!

ETA: Sorry, I should hbe mentioned I’m looking for alternatives to the main stuff (Spotify, Amazon, Walmart, etc) though I am willing to pay for the music.

HI All, I have a Specialized Roll 2.0 that I'd like to add a motor to, does anyone know of a bike shop in or near Charlotte, NC that does ebike conversions? TIA!

Great conversation today about the use of (LLMs) AI in this space. I think we're all mostly in agreement that (as u/MrTubby1 so succinctly put it):

>The fundamental problems with AI are problems with infinite growth capitalism mindset and an economy based on extracting as much value from the labor of artists as possible. These are the things that are mutually exclusive with solarpunk. Solarpunk is about sustainable independence, community, and connection with nature. There is a future where AI can be made and used to bring value back to the people that were used to make them. And to bring the people value in a way that allows us to only do the labor we want to do, such as gardening, homesteading, making art. Effectively a post-scarcity society.

So what would LLMs look like in a world like that. A world where LLMs weren't created to squeeze workers and extract capital? Where they weren't built on data stolen but freely shared and given? A world where we actually treated each other like human beings and were able to exist in a way where we make use of AI in a way to keeps us in good relations with others? There are already applications now of LLMs being used for everything from medical research to astronomy. But let's open it up even wider. How can we questions the fundamental ways that LLMs exist in our world? How can we incubate a context that allows for a socially and environmentally conscious and sensitive 'AI'?

Or maybe that's impossible? Maybe the conditions that created ChatGPT, Grok or any of the others wouldn't exist in a solarpunk society?

This is a discussion question that I hope will bring in some interesting thoughts and ideas. I haven't come to any conclusions myself, I'm just curious what people think.

Hi, the title is pretty much it. My local library has books about little Black girls, but they're all most about them being different or "strong" or "powerful", and I'd love some recos about little girls just existing. Maybe with some beautiful illustrations. Nothing too long or with too complicated a plot. Thanks!

Hi! I'm looking for a book recommendation in English about ancient Chinese medicine. This can be as broad or as specific as the text allows, I'm willing to take any suggestions. Thanks!

I feel like they were releasing **something** at least once a month but since R&L there have just been kits (unless I’m missing something). Could it have to do with the marketplace or the sale? One of the reasons I held off on R&L was because I was sick of new stuff coming out so often. What gives?

Obv, there’s a lot wrong with the way our bodies are viewed by society but at the end of the day, they’re our bodies and they carry us around which is a net good!

What are some cool/nice/interesting/fun things your body did for you lately?

1. I took a bike ride with a friend and even though I was huffing a puffing, I was able to bike all around and see some beautiful nature. We didn’t go that far but I feel terrific whenever I have the chance to be outside.

2. My boobs lay kind of flat and when I shower with gel if I run my arm down my front, it’ll make a giant bubble! It’s random and fun and I try to make the largest bubbles I can.

Hi everyone, I’m an American with a Bahamian mom and I’m trying to learn more about Junkanoo. I was able to visit the Junkanoo museum but I want to learn more and connect with more folks. Further I’d like to learn the ins and outs of building my own Junkanoo drum. I know it can be made from recycled materials but there’s a craftship to it that I’m very interested in.

Also, are there any songs that just make you think ‘Junkanoo’?

I’m planning on going to Andros and Cat Island soon to visit extended family there but would like to do some research or connect with folks before I come. Thanks for any advice!