That’s it. Capitalism has gone too far!

Ingenious approach to solving problems! From now on, whenever there’s a bug in my code, I’ll just delete it. Can’t have bugs if you haven’t got any code. Taps head.

First, my gripe was with the numerological - i.e. superstitious - underpinnings of these kinds of shenanigans, which I think you’ll find is taken more seriously in China, and thus your characterization of “people having a little fun” is somewhat misleading. People actually believe in this stuff having actual meaning, you know? They don’t (all) think it’s just “for fun”. Second, notice my wording: “another little sliver” should have made it clear that I don’t think this contributes more than a small incremental amount to my final conclusion, hence I obviously do not think the “whole species should die for it (this).”

In fact, I don’t think the whole species should die for anything. You make it sound like I’m advocating for an genocidal extermination campaign or something, as opposed to saying we’re often acting in stupid and counter-productive ways that decreases our collective ability to survive, which is what I actually meant. I’m talking about a passive stochastic effect of collective behavior, and not at all limited to this specific instance of it either. It shouldn’t be controversial to say the acting foolishly increases the odds of a foolish outcome.

While I can see how you could get the impression you did, it is the absolutely most uncharitable interpretation of my words. Could you maybe chill out a little bit?

I suppose that’s one way to interpret what I wrote.

Every day I lose another little sliver of faith that we collectively deserve to survive as a species.

Well… At least he’s a consistent asshole.

I honestly can’t tell if this actually involves baked goods or not, but if everyone is having a great time, I guess it doesn’t matter.

Jesus Christ, people are fucking stupid.

Someone’s really working hard to justify that funding.

“Your honor, social media is dead and the notion that Meta is some sort of voracious global monopoly is clearly counter-indicated by its 1.49 trillion dollar market cap.”

“All right. You’ve convinced me.”

this fall’s must-drink cocktail

You’re trying way too hard.

Oh look: Another complete nutcase in a position of terrifying power.

Nice try, I guess.

Well, that’s precisely the kind of class, tact and gentlemanly behavior I’d expect from Trump.

Oh, the irony.

Ahh, I see. Thanks!

Also, isn’t jailing people the exact opposite of what a parole board is for?

Oh right. Apologies.

There’s no mention of him being allergic to anything.

Well, he does look guilty – in the best way imaginable.