ExiledInIllinois

I asked AI why people hate Wikipedia... This is what it gave me.😆🤣 "People often hate due to fear of the unknown, insecurity, and a desire to protect their in-group from perceived threats. This intense aversion can stem from personal experiences, social conditioning, and emotional responses like anger and fear." AI is quoting Wikipedia!😆 "Understanding the Roots of Hate Fear of Differences One primary reason people hate is fear. When individuals encounter something or someone different from themselves, it can trigger feelings of insecurity and anxiety. This fear often leads to hostility towards those perceived as outsiders. In-Group vs. Out-Group Dynamics The in-group versus out-group theory explains that people tend to favor their own group while viewing outsiders as threats. This instinctual behavior is a survival mechanism, where love for one's group is accompanied by aggression towards others. Projection of Self-Hate People often project their own insecurities and undesirable traits onto others. This psychological phenomenon leads individuals to attack those they perceive as embodying what they dislike about themselves. By hating others, they deflect attention from their own flaws. Social and Cultural Influences Amplification Through Technology The rise of social media has made it easier for hate to spread. Online anonymity can lead to more aggressive behavior, as people feel less accountable for their actions. Hate often generates more engagement online, further fueling negative sentiments." Loneliness and Insecurity Many individuals who express hate do so out of feelings of loneliness and inadequacy. This emotional state can lead to a desire to lash out at others, creating a cycle of negativity that is hard to break. Conclusion Hate is a complex emotion rooted in fear, social dynamics, and personal insecurities. Understanding these factors can help in addressing and reducing hate in society." Add a simple ? to that question and you get this: "Reasons for Criticism of Wikipedia Lack of Authority and Reliability Wikipedia is not considered a primary source for research. Critics argue that the lack of authoritative oversight leads to unreliable information. The open editing model allows anyone to contribute, which can result in inaccuracies and misinformation. Systemic Bias Wikipedia has been accused of systemic bias, where certain viewpoints are favored over others, often unintentionally. This can lead to skewed representations of topics. Specific groups have organized campaigns to address perceived biases, such as the pro-Israel group CAMERA, which sought to correct what they viewed as inaccuracies in articles related to Israel. Content Issues Articles can be edited to reflect personal biases or agendas, leading to a lack of neutrality. This is particularly evident in politically sensitive topics. The quality of articles varies significantly, with some being well-researched while others are overly simplistic or incomplete. Community and Editing Practices The standard of debate among editors can be low, often devolving into squabbles rather than constructive discussions. This can hinder the improvement of articles. Some users feel that the editing process is dominated by a small group of active contributors, which can marginalize diverse perspectives. Exposure to Vandalism Wikipedia is vulnerable to vandalism, with a study indicating that a small percentage of articles contain damaged content. While many edits are quickly corrected, some misinformation can persist for a time. These factors contribute to the mixed feelings many have towards Wikipedia, despite its vast repository of information." Isn't this really everything in life?

This will put me out of business with guys like @BringBackFergy & @Mike in Horseheads ! Oh well... Plan B: Funk & Wagnalls bookshelf edition!

Have you had the Shingles vaxx? Had Shingles?

Try Aspercreme? Wife suggested that to her 89 year old mother... Seems to be helping.

The one girl was smart, she qualified it with: "...STOP the video!" Situational Awareness 101

I am so old that, how old are you? I am so old that I listened to O.J. slash on the radio 📻! 😆 😔 cc: @Gugny @Mike in Horseheads

70's & 80's... People in general had more disposable income to blow on sports merch... When it, team consumerism, really took off. With Boomers... When it took flight... Silent Generation, like my parents, had to be convinced that they wouldn't be caught dead wearing team apparel. Slap on that SabreJak dad! "Over my dead body!" He got with program in later years, but severely tempered. LoL...

The album sucked and a bit creepy too! 😆

There's a nice hike on the old trolley tracks path between Barcelona on Lake and Mayville on L.Chautauqua: Abandoned rail corridors. We would hike a few in Scouts as preparation for going to Philmont in New Mexico... I suppose they are better preserved and maintained today... https://www.tourchautauqua.com/directory/chautauqua-rails-to-trails

Unless they are trying to confuse us with SeaWayMax boats that aren't really SeaWayMax...😉 FWIW... MarineTraffic is based out of Cyprus🇨🇾 Ok... Just looked it up: Athens, Greece🇬🇷... I use it on my phone for personal use. Work's system is in-house🇺🇸.

We had SabresJaks circa 1975. 😆 Who's Lenny?

You mean Millennial Bills fans? NewsFlash: Millennials are old. MidLife old. 2 generations are already younger than them and a 3rd is soon. Millennials are now grandparents... 😆🤣 You miss it because it was new. Things were perceived to be going slower. There's a reason why perception of time speeds up when people get older. Reason why it's slow when people are young. When you're younger you are building new memories. "Children perceive time as slower because their brains process fewer images and experiences compared to adults, making each moment feel more significant. Additionally, they are often engaged in new and memorable activities, which can stretch their sense of time."

Grossman got them to SB and 13-3 record... Yeah... Chicago in 123 years has never had a 30 TD season passer... NOT even Sid Luckman... And probably NOT Caleb Williams this year. Still been to 2 SB's & won one.

In the last 20 years, Bears have been to one SuperBowl, conference championship, and a few playoffs. Our 17 years was way worse. This is the 40th Anniversary of their SBXX win... Bills desert 🏜 worse. Way worse.

TiL'd Tupac's favorite song: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tupac-shakur-favourite-song-unlikely-don-mclean/

Have you been on the Indiana Turnpike? Makes New York look like the Taj Mahal... Ohio got their act together 20 years... I walked in to one washroom when my son was little... Opened stall and someone made "glorious butt explosion" all over the place...😆 My son & haven't been quiet right for 25 years! Hard to unsee that! It's pretty bad in airline heads... I have either got larger OR they have gotten REALLY small! Ben Roethlisberger's escapades look sterile compared with what the MileHileClub deals with today. Worse than a Greyhound bus through the Mojave or a Dave Matthew's Band bus crossing the Chicago River! Yeah. Too late I guess. 😆

In honor of our next storm. B storm of season... "Bellamy" Just don't park me on the "Group W" bench tell me to kill!!!😏

YOU sir have won my devotion! cc: @Mike in Horseheads @Gugny @BringBackFergy 😆

@Mike in Horseheads IT'S the holiday season again!!! ENJOY! 🤣

😆 https://cboardinggroup.com/how-to-travel-like-an-ahole-beginners-guide-becoming-a-modern-travel-jerk/

No! Just the hierarchy & status symbols. Symbols are just symbols. Let's promote function over form. Trying to shoe horn the golden age into today's world would be a functional disaster... I don't want your nasty tie falling on my face during a flight... lol

Ties don't get cleaned well enough just like airplanes... Dry cleaning doesn't get rid of bacteria... No wonder the blood flow is lacking...😉😜 KeyWord here: "SYMBOL" "Despite being a symbol of smartness and professionalism, neckties may not be so good for your health.They can transmit bacteria from medic to patient more so than a shirt sleeve,and too-tight tie shave also been found to increase pressure in the eye, possibly leading to an increased risk of glaucoma. Researchers in a small 2018 study found tight ties could also reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5 per cent." "Should you stop wearing neckties?—wearing a tight necktie reduces cerebral blood flow" https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00234-018-2048-7 This explains it! 😆🤣 If you start to feel dizzy, take your tie off!

Yeah... But what's the rotation? 😆... Still scuzzy... From AI: "Dry cleaning can help reduce bacteria on clothing, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of fabric and the specific solvents used. While the high temperatures in dry cleaning can kill some germs, it may not eliminate all bacteria as effectively as traditional laundering with hot water and detergent."

Ties are nasty. Who cleans a tie! https://advancestudy.org/do-doctors-wear-ties/ Ties are germ vector: "...The primary concern driving the decline in tie-wearing among doctors is hygiene. Numerous studies have demonstrated that ties can harbor significant amounts of bacteria, including potentially harmful pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) and Clostridium difficile (C. diff). ..."

The tone-deaf US Department of Transportation: