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To put it simply, gatekeeping is an act when someone takes it upon themselves to decide who does or does not have access or rights to a community or identity ("You can't be a real Phoebe Bridgers fan, you just discovered her. Real fans follow her since at least Stranger in the Alps.") If this sounds ridiculous to you, don't worry. You're not alone.

There's a subreddit called r/GatesOpenComeOnIn and it describes itself as the polar opposite of gatekeeping. Created in 2018, this online community collects and shares pictures of wholesome acts of kindness when people had each other's backs. Whether it's encouraging everyone to share their Spotify Wrapped or simply allowing someone to feel tired, it doesn't take much to acknowledge another person's emotions, thoughts, experiences, values, and beliefs. Continue scrolling and check out how it's done.

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As you can see from the pictures, empathy goes a long way. Developing it is crucial for establishing relationships and behaving compassionately. Since empathy involves experiencing another person’s point of view, rather than just one’s own, it enables prosocial or helping behaviors that come from within, rather than being forced.

Sadly, some surveys indicate that empathy is on the decline in the United States and elsewhere. But at least these findings motivate parents, schools, and communities to support programs that help people of all ages enhance and maintain their ability to walk in each other’s shoes.

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    Come On In And Long As You’re Nice

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    troufaki13
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If God created all creatures with his infinite wisdom, why would he hate something that HE created?

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    Empathy really is a superpower: it helps us cooperate with others, build friendships, make moral decisions, and intervene when we see others being bullied.

    Humans usually begin to show signs of empathy in infancy and the trait develops steadily through childhood and adolescence.

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    That being said, most people are likely to feel greater empathy for someone like themselves and may feel less empathy for those outside their family, community, ethnicity, or race.

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    Minding Your Own Business Is Free

    Minding Your Own Business Is Free

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    am_c0m0
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Minding our own business would solve a lot of our problems.

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    Like other traits, empathy may have evolved with a selfish motive: using others as a "social antenna" to help detect danger. From an evolutionary point of view, creating a mental model of another person's intent is critical: the arrival of an interloper, for example, could be deadly, so developing sensitivity to the signals of others could be life-saving.

    Babies display an understanding that people’s actions are guided by intentions and can act on that understanding before they turn 18 months old, including trying to comfort a parent. Advanced reasoning about other people’s thoughts develops around age 5-6.

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    Experts say that people high in narcissism, or who have a narcissistic personality disorder, can exhibit empathy and even compassion. However, that ability only goes so far, as ultimately they prioritize their own needs.

    Some researchers believe narcissists can become more empathetic by developing greater self-compassion, which can increase their own feelings of security and self-worth and enable them to open up to hearing others.

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    Someone I Went To School With Posted This About Giving Their Son A Unicorn-Themed Birthday Bash. Positive Parenting For The Win

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    Zuila
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My boy loves colour pink and red. As soon as he was able to show it to me, I have made him red birthday cake and bought red or pink clothes. He also liked to play with baby doll, toy washing machine and cooking gadgets and we allowed him to play what ever he wanted. That phase has now mostly passed, but red is still his favourite colour.

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    "Do a thought experiment," Mark Davis, a professor of psychology who has spent decades studying empathy, said. “Imagine if humans didn’t have the capacity for empathy. What would it mean if, in fact, we never gave a damn about what happened to other people? That’s an almost an inconceivable world."

    "As awful a species as we can be — and we certainly have the capacity for terrible things — we’re also capable of some pretty wonderful things, noble things, self-sacrifice."

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A while ago someone asked me if I “have a family”. I said yes and was genuinely confused when she started asking me about kids.

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    Interestingly, the word "empathy" is relatively new. It didn’t enter the English language until the early 1900s, derived from the German word einfühlung, according to Daniel Batson, a researcher of empathy and professor emeritus at Kansas University.

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    MauKini
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband doesnt find my jokes funny, but he cracks up when i cant finish the joke because im laughing so hard.. I love him!

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    While some people are more naturally empathetic than others, there are easy, evidenced-based exercises that anyone can do to increase their empathy. 

    First, talk to new people. Trying to imagine how someone else feels is often not enough. Luckily, the solution is simple: ask them. "For me, the core of empathy is curiosity," Jodi Halpern, a psychiatrist and bioethics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, who studies empathy, told The New York Times. "It's what is another person’s life actually like in its particulars?”

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    We Are All Nerds Together

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can completely relate to this. I love it when I discover that a friend that I've known for years has an in depth knowledge on a subject I never suspected.

    Ian Koch
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and I, on a day where I can remember, can talk your ear off about Michal Whitman, one of the greatest german tank aces of WWII

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    CatWoman312
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will spend its whole life thinking it’s stupid.” -Albert Einstein

    GaeFrog
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a lot about hermit crabs they are my favorite thing in the world :)

    Shauna Clodfelter
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. Love me some Henry VIII and his poor wives.

    Sathe Wesker
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is serial killers... what the hell does that say about me?

    Sandra Libertad
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's an interestimg topic for me too, not a pasion but an interest, I can read any article or watch anu tv show, movie or documentary about that. I think is an interest to try to understand the darkest side of human beings. Nothing to be ashamed for 😉

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    Hans
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It shows also that everyone, literally, can excell at something. This can serve as a reminder whenever we feel like we accomplish too little.

    Paul Davis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad to hear about all the bigotry, intolerance and suppression related to bird-name hyphenation going on in the world of the Audubon Society. We will hold you in our prayers that military force doesn't get invoked.

    Zedrapazia
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone should learn whatever he or she likes to learn, that's the most fun of all <3

    Mac
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here I love this so much. My boyfriend does this when it comes to cars and construction. He gets so excited when he fixes something and I feel so proud of him and happy because he smiles and his cheeks get all red and round and he talks fast and I think it's so adorable and I love it.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me it's Harry Potter trivia, anything RuPauls Drag Race, Steven universe, and queer history. I am a very, very gay person

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother has gone through so many animal phases... I'll be surprised if he doesn't know something about an animal. He's also taught me so many things about them too :)

    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s also a great learning experience from someone who really loves the subject so much they’ve made themselves experts. We should never stop being open to learning new things, or we run a huge risk of stagnating. And perishing. I actually pity anyone who isn’t interested in anything. What a limited and stultifyingly dull existence they must lead.

    MiddleEarth
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! This is so awesome. My thing is The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and Silmarillion.

    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NEVER assume anyone hasn't had interresting things happen in their life. Did you ask?

    Jen Cook
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who is obsessed with Tudor era everything, I love her and her Mom! Feels good to know that at least there is one more of us out there.

    Emilycookie
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am learning about norse mythology. Fun fact: Thor was actually a redhead and so was Loki, and Loki was Odin's brother, not Thor's.

    Steve in Denver
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dated a guy who was a computer nerd before there were many of them. His condo was spotless and almost bare, except for two banquet folding tables with six monitors and a workbench. He would fix peoples' computers, and was coding some of the first-ever websites. We got along, because I would bring a book and sit on the floor in the corner reading while he did what he had to do, and during which he didn't need interruption. We're still great friends, and he fixes my computer every couple of years.

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    Judy Windham Saunders
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell your Mom for me, "divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived." She is of my tribe. She will know.

    Barbara Baldwin
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At one point in my life I swear I knew more about the history in Ireland than the Irish did. I'm american

    bill marsano
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let some of those people post their knowledge here. Most of us know nothing about, say, jigsaw puzzles.

    Cybele Spanjaard
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It tells me people are still curious and that is to me what keeps life flowing and learning.

    FlitterBug
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol my friends know better than to get me talking about soap if they don't have the time to hear all 2 hours of my ranting, that's ~without~ any questions they might ask. The only problem they have with it is when I repeat myself a bunch because I've said so much I forgot I already went over something. They're the best :D

    Autumn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this <3 I know so much about lots of things that aren't commonly broached subjects.

    Ally Kaye
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok but the Henry V||| thing....I know from the musical "SIX."

    James F. Wilson Jr.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You my friend are gifted, first with the family and friends that have such wide varieties of curiosity and knowledge and second, with both the patience and curiosity yourself to listen to each and every one.

    Poppy Stardust
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless ypu are an autistic person. In this case, your hobby will be seen as pathological.

    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite party trick? Ask someone "what fascinates you?" Oh the things you'll learn!

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol ask me on botw lore and youll know all about the game if i keep talking (same with overwatch)

    Little Panda Bear
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amen. Whenever someone is talking about their interests to me I listen, not just because it matters to me, but because it matters to them. This is mainly because I know how it hurts to be ignored and passed over when talking about something I love.

    Tabby_Sohee
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so true! And it also means everyone is unique in their own perfect ways. I love this. I’m keeping it.

    Edyta
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I love that too! Soooo much better than small talk

    g90814
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love watching or listening to someone do their job, hobby, or whatever.

    Grumble O'Pug
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived. Anne of Cleves got the best deal.

    Lotten Kalenius
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I will not be able to sleep until I research what happened with the birder community guidelines, what to look for to determine if a jigsaw puzzles is good and how many forms there are in cubism.

    Glory The Rainwing
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me? I'm pretty. But if you listen I will launch into graphic detail about frogs

    Elsker
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's this woman who blogs about blogging and language, in a very amusing way. A while back she discussed at great lengths her ancient automatic sock knitting machine, it was so funny, learned all kind of thing I never hope to need to know:)

    TV Junkie
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a great podcast for this. It's called The Dork Forest, and the host, Jackie Kashian (very funny comedian), has guests come on and talk to her about their "dorkdom." It's almost always fascinating, and I learn a lot! (In fact, I don't make fun of my dad for watching golf on TV anymore, thanks to Rory Scovel.)

    Louloubelle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother and I could geek out over all things Hollywood. The information that we knew about even bit player actors was stupid. But we loved that s**t! He has passed away and miss having those conversations. No one else likes it when I talk about how Keith Carradine is Martha Plimpton's father. I wish I could remember this much information about something important, like, oh, math or chemistry.

    Kira Okah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I might not enjoy the game that my partner can talk your ear off about, and they aren't the biggest fan of the game that I can do so about, bt we both love hearing about each other's lore knowledge and theories.

    Sergio Bicerra
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For my brother its politics. Fml... i can't even watch tv wirhout him pointing out the hobbits are socialists (big facepalm)

    Ryan Michael
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a lotta stuff like this, and my mom will always let me talk about anything.

    Arthur Waite
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And don't forget the joy when you stumble upon someone with the same interest as you! It's like talking to a mirror, but with real responses. And you can drill down to the tiniest details, that one or the other hasn't noticed yet. Refreshes the love. And it gives all your other friends a break from you boring them to death.

    lara
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I LOVE talking to random people on trains or planes or just waiting in line. You meet such interesting people. I met a woman at a birthday party for her daughter. Everyone was ignoring her, I didn't much like the people at the party, they were, for the most part rude and drunk So I went and sat down with her, we were outside and we were the only two not drinking hard liquor, so we were probably the only two sober people there. She made dolls, ohmygawd, that was so interesting. We talked for a long time, up until then the party had been a complete waste of my time. But then, sitting there and listening to her talk about her dolls was a window into another world that was so interesting. It was probably the best time I have ever had at a party.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a couple. Primary is Lord of the Rings, but I also love philosophy, theology, politics, and history, particularly the Roman Empire.

    deanna woods
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister loves to take pictures and one of her favorite subjects is me,so I let her take pictures of me all the time. My aunt loves all of the superhero movies and characters, especially Hulk. I color fuzz posters and my sister said that I do really good work and I have a good eye for color.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this. In Germany it is forbidden by the law to look for food in supermarket dumpsters. As long as the food doesnt pose a safety hazard, the food should be donated (which some supermarkets do, but its only a few plus they have to pay tax for the food which they are donating, so not many do this).

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    You can start conversations with strangers or invite a colleague or neighbor you don't know well to lunch. But the trick is to go beyond small talk – ask them how they're doing and what their daily life is like.

    Put away your phone and other screens when you’re having conversations, even with the people you see every day, so you can fully listen and notice their facial expressions and gestures.

    Also, follow people on social media with different backgrounds than you have (different race, religion, or political persuasion). 

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    Hans
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And do not geet engaged into ridiculous competition. You do not need to have read the full History of Middle-earth to enjoy watching the hobbit. (You should, though, before criticising supposed plot-holes.)

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    Money Is Power, But Also Not

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    Marianne
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also when the minimum wage rises, you can hope that other employers will also offer more, to give people a reason to stay in their job instead of taking an 'easier' minimum wage job.

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    Nat Hedley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude in my graduating class (back in 1997) was 84 years old at the time of his graduation. Learn like you'll live forever, it's never too late.

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    But don’t just stand in someone else's shoes, as the saying goes—take a walk in them. For example, consider attending someone else's church, mosque, synagogue, or other houses of worship for a few weeks while they attend yours, or visit a village in a developing country and volunteer.

    If you don't have enough time for these activities, you can simply explore a new neighborhood, or strike up a conversation with a homeless person in your community.

    If someone’s behavior is bothering you, think about why. Consider what it’s like to live their daily life.

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    Gay Pride Can Be Whatever You Want/Need It To Be

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    Zuila
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for this! Kids will never learn how to behave or communicate with others if they can't be at public places. My kids usually behave very well, but can be quite loud.

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a weird comment. Don't we all love the person that turns up at our doorstep with our eagerly awaited parcel??

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    Remember, you don't need to understand everything about someone to make them feel respected. Just don’t make assumptions about people based on what your life is like. The people on this list certainly haven't.

    We’re all humans, and we all have a desire to connect with one another. Building our empathy, considering the perspectives of others, and opening ourselves to uncomfortable conversations can make that happen.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would a saleswoman at a furniture store not want to sell furniture?

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of people do make it their business to decide what other people should earn, how and where they should live and why they shouldn't have universal healthcare. They're called Republicans.

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    Marianne
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smartphones are the library of Alexandria? Wow, I have to remember this one!

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it amazing that some Christians arrogantly think that their religion somehow “owns” marriage. People were getting together and pairing up in a variety of rituals 1000s of years before Christianity turned up.

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    Marianne
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also my favorite ones! And I love to talk about them to whoever cares to listen. ;)

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This stupid meme also failed to recognise that to develop skills and side hustles we really benefit from the support of friends and family. Hanging out and chatting enables our brains to get things in to perspective, sort out what we've learnt so far, and subconsciously start to work on what is to come next.

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    Accept Everyone And Respect Their Decisions Y’all

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    Let People Live!

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    maia martin
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also, cisgender people can put their pronouns in their bio in order to be more welcoming to people who are transgender/nonbinary :)

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    If It Makes You Happy

    If It Makes You Happy

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have the same thing about children's names. Call your child whatever you damn well want and the rest of us will be sure to teach our kids not to be playground bullies

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    #58

    Dad Knows Best

    Dad Knows Best

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    #61

    Sizes

    Sizes

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never got the lack of love for smaller guys. Some of the cutest guys I've ever known have been shorter than me.

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    #63

    Come On In! Keep Trying

    Come On In! Keep Trying

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    Laugh or not
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong, you should care that someone is trying to learn a new skill: help them if you can and they ask, encourage them if they need, and be in awe of personal growth.

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    #65

    Do What You Like

    Do What You Like

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    *screamsinbisexual*
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! This is so important!!!!!! I love video games but I’m absolute garbage at them so easy mode is a lifesaver haha

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    #68

    Gotta Clean Up

    Gotta Clean Up

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    #69

    Girl In Red's Music Is For Everyone

    Girl In Red's Music Is For Everyone

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    Watching
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I like tits but my bops are for everyone" is my new mantra. And I'm not a lesbian.

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    #72

    Everyone Deserves The Right To Complain

    Everyone Deserves The Right To Complain

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    #74

    Melon Flavored Jellyfish's Mom Says The Gates Are Open

    Melon Flavored Jellyfish's Mom Says The Gates Are Open

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    #75

    I Decided To Make Some Original Content, Am I Doing It Right?

    I Decided To Make Some Original Content, Am I Doing It Right?

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish it was more universally understood that when a child is crying and reacting over 'some little thing' it is literally their whole world at that moment. Yes, even if they want something and can't have it, they are just shaken up by the dissonance inside themselves. How adults react to them teaches them buckets. Sympathy with the feelings would be a good and honest start. And there's nothing wrong with saying 'well, let's rethink if you can have it' either.

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    #76

    Nice To See This

    Nice To See This

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    MauKini
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also, if id attempt to work on my car it would probably be worse after.. Also: How on earth did he take this picture?

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    #77

    We Are All Just Humans Trying To Make It To Tomorrow

    We Are All Just Humans Trying To Make It To Tomorrow

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    #78

    For Those That Might Not Have Known, And Those That Know But Needed To Hear It All The Same

    For Those That Might Not Have Known, And Those That Know But Needed To Hear It All The Same

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    #80

    One Of My Favorite Tweeters With His Gates Wide Open!

    One Of My Favorite Tweeters With His Gates Wide Open!

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    #84

    We’re All In This Bumpy Sweaty Party Together

    We’re All In This Bumpy Sweaty Party Together

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    #86

    Gym Doors Open, Come Inside

    Gym Doors Open, Come Inside

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    Ian Koch
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes. I'm so underweight (77 or so when I should weigh 90-ish, I'm almost 14, my birthday is March 27!) that I had to get a blood draw to see if my digestive system worked properly, we're still waiting on the results but I think I'm ok.

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    #87

    I Swear To God

    I Swear To God

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    What Counts As Traveling?

    What Counts As Traveling?

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    IzzieM
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I leave my city... I'm claiming it as traveling. Whoop, road trip!!! ...to the next town over.

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    #90

    Spotify Wrapped

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    #91

    Fixed It

    Fixed It

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    Logic and Reason
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For context, the original had the man replying with ‘I’m a soldier on Call of Duty’.

    #92

    A Little Advice For The Ladies

    A Little Advice For The Ladies

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