Michael @ M1ch431 @slrpnk.net

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If this was about what personally upsets or offends me, and not the fate of the world and everybody who lives on it, maybe I'd agree with you.

I don't block others, just block me if I bother you so much to accuse me of stalking you.

It's the same thread. I'm not following you. I have never talked to you before the past hour to the best of my knowledge.

I'd like to kindly request that you not drag anyone down with you in the process. I respect your right to feel the way you do though, and I wish suicide was more accessible and humane for individuals to explore.

Doesn't change the fact that we can scale those vertical farms tomorrow and power them however the fuck we'd like to (in the short-term) to mitigate disaster.

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I should've just reported. D'oh.

Continue spinning the tales of the rich, it's no sweat off my back to call your fantasies out. Nobody wants to live in a world that is scarce and violent. Next.

Well, as it stands, we have more solutions and technology on the table than ever before.

Like the recent breakthrough: sodium-ion batteries. Or proton batteries.

If we utilized the products of desalination and put it towards energy storage, vertical farms could be scaled sustainably and powered solely by renewables/solar. Energy storage with non-rare earth materials is groundbreaking.

This gives us some breathing room to stop inputting wasteful amounts of water into agriculture and deal with our topsoil. Vertical farms don't necessarily need water input like typical agriculture and solar panels are cheap to make. This also mitigates the climate's effect on agriculture and yields.

Hey, you’re the one who said not having kids is giving up. Weirdo.

I did not, re-read:

Is it not selfish to throw your hands up and give up because governments are choosing inaction and corporations are out of control?

I meant spreading awareness and taking action on any scale you are able. We all have a responsibility to do so.

Humanity needs to die, but good job trying to make this into a rip on capitalism. Gonna toss some genocide in there? Go back to ML

Are you okay? I'm not a Marxist-Leninist or an authoritarian. The personal attacks keep coming, but you aren't hitting the mark.

Regardless, I'm sorry you feel that way. Check out r/solarpunk or slrpnk.net to see more nuanced discussion on the issues our species faces and what we can do.

These people just have no hope. They have given up on humanity. They are preparing themselves for the worst.

We can choose differently. We can look to what is in our power to mitigate suffering. We can raise awareness and take direct action.

We can mitigate the looming water crisis by spreading awareness, not by encouraging people to choose or equip themselves for violence. Do your part.

Regulation of industrial/animal agriculture water usage, restoration of our environments so they are able to retain water, respecting aquifer replenishment rates, exploring water capture technologies, desalination, and water pipelines are all things that are in our power. We can also move some agriculture indoors into vertical farms and use wastewater recirculation.

If we are faced with people literally dying of thirst and not being able to grow food, or having to deal with the byproducts of desalination - the latter is always preferable.

I'm a childless (for life) gay person and I'm not a Christian. Nice personal attack, though.

We all share responsibility to take real action to focus our species on solutions to avoid mass suffering and death.

You aren't selfish for having kids and doing your best to nurture them. We all share collective responsibility to take action for the issues our species face.

Some people think they can absolve themselves of responsibility and simply vote all the problems away, but the people they are voting in barely have the energy to acknowledge or even address the issues, let alone work towards actual solutions.

Is it not selfish to throw your hands up and give up because governments are choosing inaction and corporations are out of control?

I am merely trying to drive home the point that all tooth decay is preventable. It's not some magic genetic defect or simply because fluoride isn't at the right concentration in water. If your children's teeth or your own are rotting out, it's a multifaceted issue, but not outside your own personal responsibility.

We can all do better for ourselves and our children. I am sure I informed people about the proper application of fluoride because no dentist I've ever had taught me. They never taught me to monitor for plaque or rinse acid off.

Our diets are literal trash and regulators refuse to regulate for children and adults alike. High fructose corn syrup used to be in most bread and sugar is still added, sugar (HFCS or otherwise) is added to children's snacks in vast quantities, common dry snacks on shelves (e.g. oreos, cookies) are terrible for our teeth, candy is made to appeal to children, cereal is awful and appeals to children — literally anything you look at that isn't a whole food, meat, and certain grains is generally ultra-processed and loaded with sugars and potentially acids that rot our teeth.

Rice, pasta, beans, some meat, unsweetened yogurts, and certain vegetables/fruits are all cheap and accessible to everyone. Not all bread is created equal, but it's also accessible.

Dental care is inaccessible, and that's the real reason why enamel damage is allowed to progress to decay. Dentists (and schooling for children) do not adequately explain proper dental home care (and what to do after consuming certain problematic foods).

Common toothpastes and dental products trash our oral microbiome as well. I don't care what the ADA says about these companies, common products suck. When I use typical products, immediately acid-creating bacteria grow in my mouth, no matter how thorough (and comprehensive) my routine is, how often I go to the dentist, how clean my diet is, and how much water I drink. They can do better — and fuck them for the plastic microbeads they added to toothpastes I used growing up.

Hope you understand my reasoning for response.

Agreed.

I am unsure about the other countries, but US tapwater (even well water) is very likely unsafe to drink unfiltered in many areas.

e.g. PFAS contamination is prolific and remediation is only beginning — very few chemicals are monitored or are able to be monitored.

https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/tap-water-study-detects-pfas-forever-chemicals-across-us

https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/pfas_contamination/map/

The human body is able to produce strong teeth and enamel unassisted, our diets and habits do the damage. The body is unable to repair the damaged enamel without topical solutions.

If you have a young child where topical fluoride is unadvised, consider nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste, especially if they know how to spit out. I like Fygg's brand, it's made by dentists and the studies are promising. nano-HAp remineralization is less resistant to acid, so please consider fluoride as soon as possible.

As always, consult with a dentist and get their advice before doing anything with your children's teeth — including having regular check-ups with them.

Maintaining systemic fluoride during development does seem attractive to develop tooth structure that is more resistant to acid throughout. However, I believe establishing and maintaining consistent care with dentists and developing solid oral health routines and diet practices, as early in life as possible, are all necessary steps to take and are more than sufficient.

Enamel damage and tooth decay doesn't magically happen, and education lasts for a lifetime.

Why do that when you can get prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste from your dentist if you are concerned about your teeth? Your dentist will be able to tell if you need it or not. You could also look into varnishes and having custom trays made for your teeth that you leave in overnight to remineralize.

Even regular OTC toothpaste is sufficient with proper application, a proper oral care regiment, and regular interventions from the dentist (e.g. cleanings every 6 months).

Fluoride's remineralization benefits are topical. Brush, spit excess, and leave toothpaste on 30 minutes before rinsing. Do not drink or eat anything during that period.

Brush as directed, but at least two times a day. Proper flossing is critical as well. Do not leave acids on your teeth without rinsing with water and do not let plaque develop and stay on your teeth for extended periods, otherwise it hardens into tartar and can't be removed at home.

Obviously certain foods are better for your teeth than others. Grazing/snacking habits can potentially harm your teeth as well. Xylitol mints are a good thing to have during periods where you can't brush. I suggest rinsing with water after consuming food, and especially rinsing after consuming acidic or sugary drinks, no matter where you are.

Our produce and ingredients suck here in the US. It's all devoid of nutrition and usually gamed to look better than it actually is. Lots of things taste funny to me, and if it's not flavorless, it tastes like chemicals or metal. There's simply no regulation or oversight.

When I have food that is grown or produced locally (and ethically) or food that is imported from Europe or even Canada, the difference is stark — I feel like I can actually digest and the flavor is night and day.