What is your definition of “Authoritarian”?

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I’m really confused, so please help me understand this. I’m not a native English speaker and to me it’s fairly easy, if you can’t replace it with “who is” or “who has” then it must be “whose”. So why is it so hard for a lot of native speakers to distinguish between the two?

There is no “acting your age”, there are only stereotypes, expectations and some people who are afraid acting out of those.

Do I know why that happened to you? No, just guessing.

What I do know though: if it was like some replies here suggest, that it’s all due to IT folks not playing well with others, then forums like stack overflow wouldn’t exist.

What I also know: I’ve been to a lot of forums, not all IT related, and I met quite a few people online who just love to be rude, regardless of the topic.

So if I had to guess why, I’d say because they are assholes, not because it was an IT forum.

Also time to switch to Linux.

“Which is not to say I wouldn’t have liked a condemnation, but I’m just not sure what it would have brought us.”

Backbone

What learned so far:

you need to politically engage to fight for a life which is enjoyable

Get used to it, climate change will definitely worsen it.

Do I think Maduro is a great guy? No, of course not. Does that mean I think the US action in Venezuela is justified? Definitely not. This isn’t about Maduro, it’s about the US going into another country kidnapping someone just because he’s in the way of their interests.

What if the next time it’s someone you don’t think is an arsehole? Who decides how much of an arsehole someone needs to be for the US to kidnap that person and for you to be ok with that?

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My first thought was that rising poverty, which disproportionately affects African-American communities, plays a major role. Poverty often leads to poor diets, which in turn worsen underlying health conditions. Add the stress of working multiple jobs (because you can’t afford to have only one) and you have your perfect recipe for declining health.

11 homes?

It all comes back.

Yes, I’m fear stricken by the Costco membership.

I think the name of this colour should be “alphamale”.

In the menu of their website I can see links to their accounts in Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook profiles.

If the goal is to promote European alternatives, why not lead by example? How about adding your Mastodon, XING or Pixelfed accounts too?

Other companies related to food with a similar “behaviour”:

Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Unilever, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Mars, Inc., Danone, Mondelez International, Tyson Foods, Conagra Brands

It is not a single company, it’s a system that provides an environment which enables exploitative behaviour. It’s capitalism.

Oh, you still need more information. Sure.

Baby Formula Controversy: One of the most well-known controversies involves Nestlé’s marketing of baby formula in developing countries. Critics argue that aggressive marketing tactics have led to the decline in breastfeeding, which can have serious health consequences for infants in areas with limited access to clean water and proper hygiene.

Water Privatization: Nestlé has been criticized for its water bottling practices, particularly in areas where water is scarce. The company has faced backlash for extracting water from local aquifers and selling it at a profit, often in regions where access to clean water is a significant issue.

Palm Oil Deforestation: Nestlé has been implicated in the deforestation of rainforests in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia for palm oil production. This has led to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and contributions to climate change.

Child Labor: There have been allegations of child labor in the cocoa industry, which supplies Nestlé with a significant portion of its cocoa. Despite efforts to address the issue, child labor remains a persistent problem in the cocoa-growing regions of West Africa.

Labor Practices: Nestlé has faced criticism for labor practices in its supply chain, including low wages, poor working conditions, and lack of worker rights in various countries.

Environmental Impact: The company has been criticized for its environmental practices, including pollution, waste management, and the use of non-renewable resources. For example, Nestlé has been involved in controversies related to plastic waste and its impact on marine life.

Land Grabbing: Nestlé has been accused of land grabbing in various countries, where it acquires large tracts of land for agricultural purposes, often displacing local communities and small farmers.

They do have a lot of problems which are not mentioned here, but they definitely have the mentioned one as well.