▲ 6 r/Myfitnesspal
I thought this might be appreciated here
POV: you paid for a yearly subscription
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 5 days ago
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r/miraculousladybug r/GilmoreGirls r/winxclub r/Citrus r/TheoryOfReddit r/Myfitnesspal r/plantcare r/FruitTree r/Tree r/plantclinic r/arborists
▲ 40 r/TheoryOfReddit
I tested whether controversy alone can make people engage with a completely meaningless debate
First of all, I apologize to the TIL community.
The other day, I was chatting with my boyfriend about post I see on reddit. Things that people actually work on, spend time on, or put effort into often seem to get very little attention. But the moment there’s a disagreement or controversy, people suddenly want to engage.
I thought the actual subject barely mattered. If you created a disagreement around something sufficiently trivial or you made a mistake, people would still feel compelled to argue about it. Like if you ask an advice no one bothers but if you said something wrong everyone wants to correct it.
I said, “I bet people could argue over apples for hours.”
Then I got bored so here are the results.
Obviously this wasn’t a controlled experiment, and there are huge confounding factors, especially the fact that people may have been responding because the factual premise itself was questionable. So I’m not claiming I’ve scientifically demonstrated anything here.
But as a tiny, unserious experiment, I found it fascinating how easily a completely inconsequential subject generated engagement once there was something in it for people to disagree with.
You like them apples.
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 8 days ago
▲ 40 r/miraculousladybug
Sketch of what I imagine will happen (S7)
Quick sketch of what I imagined.
For context,
>Theory on S6 Finale and S7 (Nemesis Spoilers)
by u/CalendarWeird9265 in miraculousladybug
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 11 days ago
▲ 1 r/winxclub
Literal Bloom Backstory
Even the firefighter’s name is Mike.
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 24 days ago
Is my seed-grown citrus tree recovering, and what should I do next?
After two of its main branches started drying out, I pruned the dead ones, cleared clogged drainage holes, and deep-watered the soil twice. The tree seems healthier and is still producing new growth, but I'm unsure what to do next. The leaf seem bit yellowish.
Does it look like it's recovering? Should I start using a citrus fertilizer, change my watering routine, or consider moving it from its current ~20L pot to a larger one?
The last two photos show the tree before these changes. There are about 2–3 weeks between the older and newer photos.
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 2 months ago
▲ 156 r/winxclub
What are your most controversial takes on the girls that would get you downvoted
Growing up in Turkey, I honestly did not really have a strong concept of race as a child the way people in the US seem to. When I watched Winx Club, I mostly just saw the girls as different styles rather than thinking much about ethnicity.
For example, I genuinely did not even consciously register Aisha as “the Black character” when I was little. To me, darker or lighter skin felt more like having different hair or eye colors. Maybe that sounds weird to some people, but I am curious whether anyone else from non-US countries had a similar experience growing up.
Even today, I sometimes feel confused by how strongly fans assign exact real world ethnicities to every Winx character, I honestly dont believe each girl was indeed inspired by a certain celebrity. With Aisha specifically, I personally always got more Mediterranean or North African vibes from with strict parents and everything rather than imagining her as African-American or Caribbean.
I am not trying to erase representation or start arguments. I am more interested in how different cultures perceive these characters and race in general.
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 3 months ago
▲ 5 r/Citrus
Update - Citrus Tree Branches Drying Out
Need Advice!!
Hello Everyone,
Thank you everyone for the advice so far. I went to store and bought proper pruning shears, pruned the dead/dry branches, and followed one suggestion to do deep watering with a few hours in between. Before watering, I also realized some drainage holes were partially clogged, so I cleared them. It is in the 3rd photo.
The pot now drains much better and the soil seems to absorb water more evenly. At this point I am wondering:
Should I start using fertilizer, and if so, what kind/how strong?
How should I properly water a potted citrus tree in this condition?
Would moving from the current ~20L pot to a larger pot help, or could that stress the tree more right now?
The tree still has healthy green new growth in several areas, so I am hoping it can recover.
Thank you again for all the help.
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 3 months ago
▲ 1 r/plantclinic
Immediate Help - Citrus Tree Branches Slowly Drying Out
Hello everyone,
My potted mandarine tree has started developing dead/drying branches mostly from the upper parts of the tree, and it seems to slowly spread branch by branch. Some leaves dry out and curl, while other parts of the tree are still producing healthy green new growth.
It is currently on a closed balcony but It was inside by a large window until very recently. I moved it to balcony thinking it would help with the situation. I dont use any fertilizers and only water it. I repotted it from a 10L to a 20L last summer but roots were not crammed back then. I am trying to water it by checking the soil but I am not sure if I was giving enough each time.
I feel very lost and stressed, because I dont want this tree to wither, I planted it from a seed and it has been with me since then and I am very attached to it. I would really appreciate any help identifying whether this looks more like underwatering/root stress, environmental stress, or disease, and what my best next steps should be.
I am a student therefore I did not plant it, I really want to understand what I need to do to save it, so please excuse me if this is not the ideal subreddit or if I am breaking any rules here.
note: It is from a mandarin seed and I am not sure what to call it since it is not grafted.
I am attaching an earlier photo at the end.
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 3 months ago
Immediate Help - Citrus tree branches drying out
Hello everyone,
My potted mandarine tree has started developing dead/drying branches mostly from the upper parts of the tree, and it seems to slowly spread branch by branch. Some leaves dry out and curl, while other parts of the tree are still producing healthy green new growth.
It is currently on a closed balcony but It was inside by a large window until very recently. I moved it to balcony thinking it would help with the situation. I dont use any fertilizers and only water it. I repotted it from a 10L to a 20L last summer but roots were not crammed back then.
I feel very lost and stressed, because I dont want this tree to wither, I planted it from a seed and it has been with me since then and I am very attached to it. I would really appreciate any help identifying whether this looks more like underwatering/root stress, environmental stress, or disease, and what my best next steps should be.
I am a student therefore I did not plant it, I really want to understand what I need to do to save it, so please excuse me if this is not the ideal subreddit or if I am breaking any rules here.
note: It is from a mandarin seed and I am not sure what to call it since it is not grafted.
I am attaching an earlier photo at the end.
u/CalendarWeird9265 — 3 months ago