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"If a system is corrupt, then the people who adhere to the system and are incentivized by that system are not criminals. They are victims, and the system itself must be tried."
The community is just as toxic as Blizzard and the game developers wants it to be. If they saw toxicity as a huge problem, they would have done more to prevent it.

1. People get rarely punished even after being reported multiple times for racism, misogyny, homophobia, or abelism in the text or voice chat.
2. The endorsement system does nothing.
3. Hiding the career profiles doesn't prevent toxicity, but it sure as hell prevents being able to spot cheaters and smurfs.
4. The intransparent ranked system and busted match-making will lead to low-quality matches. A top 500 smurf in your gold game will frustrate at least five people. A gold player in a masters match will frustrate at least four people. Frustration plays a huge role in toxic behavior.

I'd argue that no competitive game out there has a community one would consider wholesome. The competition will eventually turn players against each other. The community toxicity average will always go to the tolerated extreme. But that is part of the game. Blizzard making no serious efforts to do anything about it is also part of the game.
Part of fixing your community is fixing your game.

I'm writing an article for the upcoming issue of Segments, in which I'm going to explore ATR (advanced tongue root). I have a language of my own where I use that feature, and my idea is to put it in a cross-linguistic perspective and see how it fits into the typology of ATR in natural languages (specifically, languages of West and Central Africa, which are particularly famous for it).
I also have another goal in mind: I find that the feature itself is quite underused in the conlang community, and not as well-known to an average conlanger as many other phonological features, and there may be conlangers who would want to use it if they were more familiar with it and knew how to handle it. So in the article, I'm going to outline some limits to its naturalism: what to do if you want to safely imitate natural languages, what kinds of minor tweaks you can make to keep it overall naturalistic but uncommon—if at all attested—in natural languages in this particular configuration, and finally how to take it to a whole other, unnaturalistic level should you wish to.
Here's where I need your help. I would like to dedicate a section to how ATR has already been used in conlangs, even if its usage is rather scarce. So my question is: in what conlangs have you seen it? (I'm not an expert on Afrihili, and it has a seven-vowel inventory that could be described using ATR, but I haven't seen it actually described so, and I couldn't find any processes reminiscent of ATR in it. The pan-Nigerian IAL Guosa apparently doesn't have distinctive ATR at all, which is a shame.) How have you used it in your conlangs? I'm particularly interested in ATR harmony processes in vowels as that is the focus of my article but other uses are welcome, too!

• What phonemes contrast by ATR? Do all vowels come in [±ATR] pairs or only some? Which ones?
• How do phonemes interact with one another based on ATR? Are there instances of as- or dissimilation with respect to ATR? Harmony or disharmony? Maybe ATR interacts with other features? (F.ex. in natural languages, ATR has been observed to correlate with consonant voicing.) Which interactions are phonemic (i.e. phonemes become other phonemes) and which are allophonic (i.e. phonemes stay themselves but surface as different allophones)? What triggers assimilation/harmony processes, what is their domain? If there are neutral vowels, are they transparent or opaque?
• Does there seem to be a marked value? If so, is it [+ATR] or [-ATR]? Or are they equally marked?

Of course, you don't have to answer all of these questions, and it doesn't have to be technical. I would love to see examples of ATR in action. Like, actual words, phrases, sentences. If you don't have those, you can just describe how it functions. Perhaps, with your permission, I could include some of your descriptions and examples in my article—with a mention or anonymously, as you wish. I saw a couple of recent Speedlang submissions make use of ATR, so maybe their authors could chime in and elaborate beyond their submissions on how they envision it should function in their compositions.
I don't want to spoil too much of my article by giving you detailed examples from my language here, but here's a preview of what I mean.

1. Ayawaka /ajawak’a/ has an ATR contrast among mid and low vowels but not among high ones: [+ATR] eɜo, [-ATR] ɛaɔ, neutral iu (phonetically [+ATR]; their [-ATR] allophones [ɪ], [ʊ] would be uncommon but attested in a handful of languages).
2. [-ATR] appears to be the marked, active, dominant value, i.e. [+ATR] vowels become [-ATR] under certain conditions rather than vice versa. This is exactly what one would expect from Ayawaka's vowel inventory and not the other way round, which would be extremely uncommon.
3. In nouns, singular is often marked by changing the stem-final [+ATR] vowel into its [-ATR] counterpart. This change [+ATR] > [-ATR] then spreads leftwards. Even though it agrees with the previous point that [-ATR] appears to be the dominant value, nevertheless this particular kind of change is uncommon for languages with Ayawaka's inventory. This is what I would call a relatively ‘minor tweak’ that keeps the language fairly naturalistic yet sets it apart from (most) natural languages.

Hello, everyone. The following archive is my attempt to collect the incredible work of Saga Journal, the first online academic journal created by fans to illuminate and analyze the six films of the Star Wars saga in greater depth. It really was something incredible, and reading it again now, it still is. As such, I've decided to share it here, and hopefully preserve it on the internet for all to see once more.
Created in late 2004, Saga Journal consistently published academic essays over the course of the next 4 years, and then one final time, coming to a close in 2010. Drawing on works of literature, psychoanalysis, history, and comparative media, Saga Journal featured essays written by fans with a keen eye for the layers within the films, while keeping to a submission standard of quality and style, as each essay contained a bibliography of works cited. From historical analogues to Jungian analysis, the essays often offer worthwhile insights and observations, with pieces of brilliance appearing with some regularity. The incredible effort put into creating and maintaining this journal, as well as the essays themselves, deserve to be preserved on the internet and read.
I encourage everyone to peruse the essays at your interest, and even to share or repost essays that bring you insight, here and elsewhere. I myself discovered Saga Journal through reading one fantastic essay (The Perils of Padmé by lazypadawan) and was richly rewarded by checking out the rest Saga Journal had to offer. The impressive effort of the journal was the combined work of men and women, but it should be noted it was largely the initiative of the women within the Star Wars fandom to make Saga Journal a reality. In the course of Star Wars history, such a detail is worth highlighting, as the films have always resonated a variety of audiences who themselves had much to contribute back to the saga. Without further ado, enjoy reading!

Saga Journal

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Volume 1

• Inaugural Issue ^{December 2004}
  • I Don't Think the System Works: The Politics of Anakin Skywalker by ami-padme
    • A look at the development of Anakin's political beliefs, and at how those beliefs impacted the character's journey throughout the saga.
  • But It's A Whole Nother Year! Star Wars as A Seasonal Nature Myth by FernWithy
    • Discussion of how the seasonal patterns of the saga reflect the condition of the galaxy and the characters at various points of the story.
  • The Journey As Applied To The Adventures of Luke Skywalker: Special Edition by lazypadawan
    • How the Campbellian hero's journey applies to Luke Skywalker throughout the original trilogy.
  • The Way of the Jedi: a Comparison of the Jedi Order to the Japanese Samurai by Reihla
    • Investigates the similarities and differences between the Jedi Order and the Samurai of the middle ages.

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• Issue #1 ^{January 2005}
  • I Don't Want Things to Change: Anakin Skywalker as Trickster by Lady Aeryn
    • Examines the ways that Anakin fulfills the classic archetype of the Trickster.
  • The Two Sides of "I Killed Them" by Sarah
    • Studies the moral issues of Anakin's Tusken massacre in Attack of the Clones.
  • Midi-Chlorians and Mitochondria, a Comparison by Sgmsky
    • A look at the scientific parallels between these critical cell organelles.

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• Issue #2 ^{February 2005}
  • Triumph Over Technology by ami-padme
    • An exploration of the Star Wars theme of humanity's struggle with technology.
  • Angels and Demons: Love and the Hero in Star Wars Episodes I & II and Spider-Man & Spider-Man 2 by Scott J. Epstein
    • Compares the approach to romance in the Star Wars prequels and the Spider-Man films.

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• Issue #3 ^{March 2005}
  • Always Three There Are by Lady Aeryn
    • Compares the dynamics of the classic Arthurian triangle to those found within the prequel trilogy trio.
  • Counter-Insurgency and the Rise of the Empire by Sean Dineen
    • A discussion of counter-revolutionary tactics in the real world vs. the Galaxy Far, Far Away.

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• Issue #4 ^{April 2005}
  • Princess Leia and the Woman Warrior by lazypadawan
    • An exploration of the original trilogy's archetypal heroine.
  • Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know, The Case for Anakin Skywalker as a Byronic Hero by Reihla
    • Tracks the gradual development of Anakin Skywalker as a contemporary Byronic hero.

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• Issue #5 ^{May 2005}
  • What if Dreams Came True? by rhonderoo
    • A look at the importance of dreams in Star Wars, particularly to the character of Anakin Skywalker.
  • New Hopes: Mothers in the Star Wars Saga by Sarah
    • Discusses the place that mothers hold in the Star Wars story.

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• Issue #6 ^{June 2005}
  • Not Another Pathetic Life Form: Jar Jar as the Holy Fool by ami-padme
    • A character study of Jar Jar Binks' role in The Phantom Menace.
  • Chosen One: the Hero Myth of Anakin Skywalker by Lady Kenobi
    • Explores how Anakin Skywalker fulfills the Hero's Journey, as described by Joseph Campbell.

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• Issue #7 ^{July 2005}
  • Brothers and Sons: Lack of Communication in the Relationship Between Anakin Skwalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi by FernWithy
    • An in-depth look at traditional familial miscommunication between these two primary figures in the prequel trilogy.

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• Issue #8 ^{August 2005}
  • The Perils of Padmé: The Short Life and Fast Times of a Tragic Heroine by lazypadawan
    • A study of Padmé's important and symbolic place in the prequel trilogy.
  • Perinatal Imagery in the Star Wars Trilogy by Ron Newbold
    • Explores how the original trilogy evokes the psychology of birth.

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• Issue #9 ^{September 2005}
  • The Making of a Galactic Prince: Palpatine as a student of Machiavelli by Reihla
    • A discussion of Emperor Palpatine's rise to power, comparing and contrasting it with various aspects of Machiavelli's works and philosophies.

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• Issue #10 ^{October 2005}
  • The Return of a Jedi: Christian Themes in Anakin Skywalker's Redemption by ami-padme
    • Examines parallels between Christian teachings on forgiveness/salvation and Anakin's return to the Light in the last chapter of the Star Wars saga.
  • The Names of Star Wars by Sarah
    • A look at the meanings behind the characters' appellations.

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• Issue #11 ^{November 2005}
  • Star Wars: A Myth for Our Time by Andrew Gordon
    • A study of the Campbellian Hero's Journey myth, as presented in A New Hope.
  • Anakin and the Sin of Despair by Krista M. Sprecher (jedi-scholar)
    • Examines Anakin's melancholy nature and how his disbelief in his own salvation impacted him.

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• Issue #12 ^{December 2005}
  • Birth, Death, and Rebirth in Revenge of the Sith by lazypadawan
    • A look at the cycles of life and death in the third chapter of the saga.
  • Tall, Dark and Ruthless: the Allure of Darth Vader by Reihla
    • Studies the unusual romantic appeal of the Dark Lord of the Sith.

PDF digital publication of the entire first volume of Saga Journal.

Volume 2

• Issue #1 ^{January 2006}
  • The Empire Strikes Back: Monsters from the Id by Andrew Gordon
    • Studies the darker nature of the hero myth found in the fifth episode of the saga.
  • Costumes in the Star Wars Saga by Sarah
    • An examination of the way Star Wars costumes, particularly in the prequels, reflect the characters and settings of the films.

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• Issue #2 ^{February 2006}
  • The Romance of Anakin and Padmé by Krista M. Sprecher (jedi-scholar)
    • Explores the connections between medieval romance and the relationship between Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala.

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• Issue #3 ^{March 2006}
  • The Queen of Naboo and The Lion of Judah: An Historical Parallel by lazypadawan
    • A comparison between Queen Amidala's tactics in The Phantom Menace and Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie's actions during the 1930s and 1940s.

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• Issue #4 ^{April 2006}
  • “For what shall it profit a man?” -- The Conflict between the Physical and the Spiritual in Star Wars by Matril
    • Studies the tension between the physical and spiritual life as it pertains to Anakin and Luke Skywalker.

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• Issue #5 ^{May 2006}
  • Hamlet=Star Wars: Exploring the Amalgam-Protagonist by Frank Clarke
    • An examination of the different interpretations Shakespeare's play and the Star Wars saga offer on the Campbellian hero.
  • "Handbook? What Handbook?": Mentoring the Chosen One in Star Wars and Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Lady Aeryn
    • A discussion and comparison of the relationships between mentors and their students in Star Wars and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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• Issue #6 ^{June 2006}
  • Following the Will of the Force: Qui-Gon Jinn as Maverick by ami-padme
    • Examines Qui-Gon's role as a unique Jedi from the prequel era.
  • “Help me take this mask off” -- Power and Redemption through Unmasking by Matril
    • A look at the symbolism of masks as it applies to different characters throughout the saga.

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• Issue #7 ^{July 2006}
  • The Women in Anakin's Life by lazypadawan
    • Examines the role that Anakin's mother and wife play in his journey.
  • "That Boy Is Our Last Hope": Andrew, Star Wars and the Figure of the Jedi in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Sophia van Gameren
    • Explores how falls and redemptions affect Star Wars and the Buffy television series.

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• Issue #8 ^{August 2006}
  • “The Chosen One”: Prophecy, Destiny and Free Will in Star Wars and Harry Potter by Matril
    • A study of the meaning of prophecies in both fantasy series, and how they affect Anakin Skywalker and Harry Potter.
  • “Sins of the Father": the Slaughter of Innocents theme in Star Wars by Reihla
    • An analytical look at the slaughter of the Jedi children from a mythological and historical perspective.

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• Issue #9 ^{September 2006}
  • The Tragedy of Star Wars by Christine Anderson
    • The prequel trilogy is analyzed as a modern example of classical Greek Tragedy. Anakin Skywalker's role as a Tragic Hero is discussed.

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• Issue #10 ^{October 2006}
  • Sidious the Serpent by ami-padme
    • Palpatine's character as the devil figure in the Star Wars saga.
  • Thwarted by the Dark Side: Poor Leadership and Vader’s Legacy by Michelle Drumm
    • A critique of Darth Vader's managerial and leadership styles, based on the original trilogy films.

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• Issue #11 ^{November 2006}
  • Distressing Damsel: Padmé Amidala as Fairy Tale Heroine by Lady Aeryn
    • Explores Padmé's character as an interpretation of the classic fairy tale heroine.
  • Star Wars is a Fantasy: A Critical Review by Matthew Recker
    • A look at the genre the saga falls under.

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• Issue #12 ^{December 2006}
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Crazy Old Wizard by lazypadawan
    • Explores how Obi-Wan fills the archetype of wizard during Episodes IV-VI.
  • Buddhism and Star Wars by Eli Williamson-Jones
    • Examines the connections between Star Wars and the tenets of Buddhist belief.

Volume 3

• Issue #1 ^{January 2007}
  • You'll Never Get Out of Bedford Falls: The Inescapable Family in American Science Fiction and Fantasy Films by Andrew Gordon
    • A comparison of how home and family stay with the protagonists of The Wizard of Oz, It's a Wonderful Life, the Star Wars trilogy, and the Back to the Future trilogy.
  • Dark Father: Masculinity and the Violent Cycle of Father-Son Abuse by Matril
    • Explores the inheritance of masculinity through examining the duels between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.

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• Issue #2 ^{February 2007}
  • Saving a Scoundrel: Han Solo and the Anti-hero's Journey by Reihla
    • Discusses the way Han Solo fits the role of the anti-hero and the path he takes to redemption in the original trilogy.
  • The Role of the Idealized Image in Anakin Skywalker’s Transition to the Dark Side by Scott Miller
    • Explores the way Anakin Skywalker seeks to fulfill his own intense need for security and how this contributes to his gradual evolution into Darth Vader.

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• Issue #3 ^{March 2007}
  • Star Wars, Lensman, and Superheroes by Keith Palmer
    • A comparison of Star Wars with the "Lensman" series of E.E. "Doc" Smith, science fiction novels suggested as an inspiration for the saga.

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• Issue #4 ^{April 2007}
  • Palpatine on Parliament Square: Francis Urquhart and the Star Wars Saga by Sean Dineen
    • A comparison of the political skills of Palpatine and Francis Urquhart, a fictional British Prime Minister in Michael Dobbs' House of Cards novel trilogy.

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• Issue #5 ^{May 2007}
  • Where Loyalties Lie by ami-padme
    • Explores the nature of Anakin Skywalker's loyalty and how it affects his fall and redemption.

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• Issue #6 ^{June 2007}
  • It Takes Two: Luke, Leia and the Mythology of Twins by ami-padme
    • A study of the significance of twins in ancient stories, and how that history is reflected in the Skywalker children.

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• Issue #7 ^{July 2007}
  • Kind Enough To Offer Us Shelter: Hospitality In The Star Wars Saga by lazypadawan
    • An exploration of the symbolic significance of the various hospitality/meal-sharing scenes throughout the saga.

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• Issue #8 ^{August 2007}
  • "A Failure to Listen:" Lucas's Fable of the Fall of Democracy by Matril
    • This essay analyzes how a lack of communication in government can be destructive by discussing the ways in which it contributed to the downfall of the Galactic Republic.

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• Issue #9 ^{September 2007}
  • Star Wars: A Cinematic Phenomenon by Rebecca Thomas
    • The author explores many of the factors surrounding the production of Star Wars, from mythology to effects to music, that led to its transformation from a dark horse project into one of the most influential movies and memorable fairy tales of all-time.

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• Issue #10 ^{October 2007}
  • The Orphan Strikes Back: The Significance Of Luke Skywalker’s Origins by Reihla
    • This paper offers a look at the mythological hero who begins life as an orphan and explores possible reasons for George Lucas's use of that plot device in relationship to Star Wars hero Luke Skywalker.

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• Issue #11 ^{November 2007}
  • From Traveler to Journeying Hero by Keith Palmer
    • Some comparisons between the Campbellian hero's journey and travelling in the Star Wars saga.

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• Issue #12 ^{December 2007}
  • The Heart of the Matter: Padmé, Luke, and the Role of Compassion in Star Wars by ami-padme
    • Looks at the role Padmé and Luke's compassion for Anakin (and for others) plays in the films.

Volume 4

• Issue #1 ^{January 2008}
  • "I Can't Live Without Her": The destruction and re-emergence of the sacred feminine in the Star Wars saga by Lady Aeryn
    • Examines the symbolism of the feminine within the Star Wars saga, charting the imagery of its destruction and rebirth.

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• Issue #2 ^{February 2008}
  • Fire and Water: Anakin and Padmé by lazypadawan
    • A look at the archetypes Anakin and Padmé fulfill as individuals and as a couple.

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• Issue #3 ^{March 2008}
  • Caring Too Much: the Hero's Conundrum by Matril
    • The author explores the challenge of what a hero should do when faced with the choice between saving people he loves or serving the greater good.

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• Issue #4 ^{April 2008}
  • The Shame of a Galaxy: One Perspective on Slavery in the Star Wars Saga by Reihla
    • Examines slavery in the Star Wars universe, considering its purpose as a plot device and explores its crucial role in the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker.
  • Between Reality and Mythos by Sean Dineen
    • Compares many aspects of the Star Wars saga to the autobiographical journey of a disabled girl in The Broken Hoof.

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• Issue #5 ^{May 2008}
  • THX 1138: The First Draft of Star Wars by Keith Palmer
    • Explores the elements of Lucas' first film in terms of its similarities with, and influence upon, the Star Wars saga.

Volume 5

• Issue #1 ^{January 2010}
  • Once Upon a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Star Wars as Fairy Tale by Matril ^{(no link})
    • A look at the fairy tale elements of the saga.

Other Features

The Star Wars Saga Discovering Star Wars: Fan Stories Other Academic Star Wars Essays
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My bf (44M) and I (31F)Met in February last year, were in an LDR until january and saw each other 3 times a month on average.
He has a 4 y.o kid whom I adore and who likes me a lot. Bf is clear about that he wants at least one more kid. We've spoken about to stop using protection in a year or so.
I have some self esteem issues and its always been a huge insecurity of mine that he has a kid with another woman. Experienced pregnancy, childbirth etc with her. I told him about it and he was very understanding and told me it doesn't matter because he wants to experience it with ME. Somehow I often feel like I'm not "enough" despite him often planning dates, telling me he loves me etc.
I often feel like he's a bit "slow". It took him over 8 months to tell me he loved me (although he said it first), I didn't meet his parents until February.
Recently I brought up living together and he thinks it's too early, after all we've only lived in the same city for 5 months (we met when I was temporarily working out of town, so I didn't move back for his sake). Asked him for a timeline and suggested in half a year or so which he said thought sounded reasonable even though the says he doesn't "think in timelines".
I often find myself sad and insecure and wonder if I'm just impatient. I was worrying about him not loving me and not wanting to introduce me to his family but I can now see that I was wrong, but there is always something new and I'm not sure how to deal. He says I'm always slightly "ahead" of him which makes it harder for him to take initiative.
Am I just neurotic and unreasonable? Do I need to chill and let things happen naturally? Any advice would be appreciated.
Tl;Dr : I (31F) am constantly insecure about my relationship with bf (M44) and I don't know if it's his or my fault.

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my salary now makes me in the 40% tax bracket. my employer pays 10% by default only. I have to options to choose from:
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1. sacrifice as much as I can into my pension to avoid paying the gov 40% tax
2. do not add any extra contributions (only the 10% extra that I get from employer), use the money after tax in to a property investment that return 20% per year.

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Option 1 - pension:
0% tax, add 2000£ every month into pension, which returns 7% COMPOUND INTERST on average per year (stock market return)
I will end up with 120K principal + 26K profit = 126K
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option 2 - real state
2000£ getting taxed at 40%, I can invest after tax 1200£ every month, with 20% ROI no compound (real state)
I will end up with 72 principal + 18K profit = 90K
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does this mean the pension is better ?

I’m not a high libido individual, I’d say I’m average. I don’t want loads of sex but once a week or every two weeks would be nice. I like the intimacy of it, I love being close to him and the way it improves our relationship. But his libido is lower than mine. He won’t masturbate anymore these days, and we have sex roughly once every 5/6 weeks on average (sometimes we get a great week where we do it twice, and sometimes it can be a few months). Since sex is so infrequent I don’t want to miss out on the opportunity when it arises, even if I’m not in the mood. Often I’ll get into it part way through foreplay so it’s never anything truly un-consenting and I’ll be happy we had sex and often be actively enthusiastic. But I wish I had the privilege to say no when I’m not in the mood and not fear waiting weeks for the next opportunity. It’s kinda like being punished: if I say no then I don’t get ANY sex for weeks. But I feel a bit shitty having to say yes when I’m tired.
Its not fair that he gets it whenever he wants and if he doesn’t then it’s not a biggie for him.

Introduction
In order to make a building's interior a welcome, safe, and functional space for people who use it, interior design combines art with science. Interior designers use their creativity and technical skills to plan, design, and oversee the execution of interior projects. They'll work with the client to get a feel for their needs and objectives, so they can draw on their experience of space planning, color theory, furniture selection or whatever else is involved when designing spaces that are both functional and beautiful.
Career Outlook
The career outlook for interior designers is positive. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that from 2020 to 2030, employment in the Interior Design Industry is projected to increase by 13 % as against an average for all professions. The primary driver of this rise is anticipated to be an increase in demand for interior design services across a range of contexts, including homes, businesses, and healthcare facilities.
Education and Training Requirements
For people who desire to become interior designers, a variety of training packages are available. The most common type of program is a bachelor's degree in interior design. However, some interior designers choose to earn a MBA in interior designing.
In addition to formal education, interior designers also need to have a strong portfolio of their work. This portfolio should showcase their design skills and their ability to create functional and beautiful spaces.
Interior design is a vast discipline that includes many different specializations, such as:

• Residential interior design
• Commercial interior design
• Hospitality interior design
• Healthcare interior design
• Educational interior design
• Workplace interior design
• Museum and gallery interior design
• Retail interior design
• Event design

What to expect in an interior design course
An interior design course will typically cover the following topics:
Design principles and elements: This will include topics such as line, shape, form, color, texture, and space.
Space planning: This will cover how to use space effectively in a variety of rooms.
Materials: Different types of material and how they are to be used in designing interiors will also be covered during the course.
Lighting: This will give an insight into the significance of lighting in interior designs, and how to select appropriate lighting for different spaces.
Furniture: This will discuss different types of furniture and how to choose the right furniture for different spaces.
Accessories: This will discuss different types of accessories and how to use them to add personality to a space.
Budgeting: This will discuss how to create a budget for an interior design project, and how to stick to that budget.
Contracting: It will discuss the process of contracting out, as well as what to check for in a contractor.
Project management: This will discuss how to manage an interior design project from start to finish.
In addition to these core topics, interior design courses may also cover specialized topics such as:
Sustainable design: This will cover how to design interiors that are environmentally friendly.
Universal design: This will cover how to design interiors that are accessible to people of all abilities.
Emotional design: This will cover how to design interiors that evoke certain emotions in the user.
Salary and job outlook
The median annual salary for interior designers was $58,360. The job outlook for interior designers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This increase will probably be fueled by a rise in demand for interior design services across a number of sectors, including residential, commercial, and hospitality.
How to choose an interior design course
When selecting an interior design study programs, the following criteria should be considered:
Accreditation: Verify if the programs has received accreditation from a reputable accrediting agency.
Curriculum: Check to see if the content in your course of study pertains to you.
Faculty: Make sure the program has qualified and experienced faculty.
Location: Make sure the program is located in a convenient location for you.
Cost: Make sure the program is affordable for you.
Conclusion
You have the chance to use technology and your creativity in the interior design industry to change lives both at home and throughout the globe. Numerous degree programs are available to aid in your entry into the interior design industry if you're interested in working in this field.

I’ve been lurking on Socialism and Antiwork recently and started wondering whether they could be allies.
They appear to be cognisant of the fact that the system is stacked against us.
However, they also appear to misdiagnose the root cause. They typically say stuff like “Wages are x and rent is X - this is unfair, lets increase minimum wage and tax the rich”.
They don’t seem to realise that you can’t legislate higher wages or effectively tax high income, because of supply and demand and the resultant increase in price. They also seem bitter against capitalists instead of their actual enemy - landlords.
I wonder whether we could bring them to our side, because LVT would fix the systemic issues with the status quo which we all suffer from? But I also fear they may be too far gone and see any form of Capitalism (including GeoCapitalism) as the problem, not the solution.
They might also alienate the average voters we need to win over, because the average Joe might say “If these commies support it, I don’t want to know!”
Thoughts?

I (31F) traveled to the coast (South Africa, Port Shepstone/Durban) over the weekend and got a cold while there. It started on Saturday with a slight cough, my nose was running and my throat was extremely sore on Sunday. Sunday night I had a very high fever. I'm not sure of the exact temperature but it was awful. It cleared a few hours later.
I was also extremely itchy on Sunday night particularly on my face and my butt. It was so itchy and sore I almost cried. My bottom lip, nose and ears were quite swollen too.
Monday (yesterday) I noticed my arms had red patches and welts. I applied a cream called Stop Itch last night and it seems to have helped.
This morning I noticed red spots on my legs. I'm back home (Johannesburg) and my cold has mostly cleared up. My head is still a bit stuffy, but it's mostly over. My lips and ears aren't swollen anymore and the itching isn't agony.
I tried to see my doc today but he's fully booked so earliest I can see him is tomorrow morning. I'm just wondering if I should make another plan or if it can wait.
Oh and also, on Sunday during the day I used nasal spray (Oxymist) and cold and flu tablets at night (Ibumax). I haven't used either since. I also used Vicks cough syrup, took 1 Strepsil, and took an Allergex on Monday morning and again in the afternoon.
Any ideas as to what this is and if it's serious? I feel much better, but the hives (?) Are a lot worse than they were before.
Edit: Sorry the link wasn't working. Try this one. https://imgur.com/gallery/taT7LrX

To make a long story short, I'm in my early 30s and interested in taking up track, particularly the 100m and 400m. I have found a track/running club near me that has sprint sessions and they say they are open to all ages/levels.
Are there any other people in their 30s that have taken up sprinting? I'm in average shape but not very "athletic" if that makes sense so would need to work on my mobility etc.
Not planning on making the Olympics or anything but always enjoyed watching these events so thought I may as well try, but worried about getting into it so late. Anyone have any experience starting in their 30's? Particularly if you joined a club/team. Thanks!

I'm trying to separate a benzyl,phenylketone (rings not equal) from the alpha Bromo ketone reaction product.
Both species are incredibly lipophilic and elute straight away.
Conversion doesn't go to completion, before dibromination sets in unfortunately (cat PTSA and 1.05 eq. of NBS in DCM at reflux for 4 h). More NBS increases the amount of impurities, lower temperatures lead to very long reaction times.
SM and product are crystalline, but tend to oil when slightly impure, so recryst seems difficult.
Any ideas?

What should I do to get out from this situation: Hi guys, I created my blog website on July 2022, and I have now 32 blog posts, they all Optimized and have a good content and over 2300 words for each one, but I have zero backlink. My niche is business SaaS. My Search Console Performance:
Total impressions: 61.9k Total clicks: 48 clicks Average position: 68.9
most of these clicks are paid clicks I got them in the first months, but after I get 1~3 clicks per month organiclly. The impressions are high but there's no clicks.