No one can ever fully understand the battle that another wages in their own mind. But how we compose ourselves while we wage those battles is what matters most.
A research into cat behavior shows that domestic cats regard humans as social peers rather than superiors, often perceiving their owners as large, awkward kittens.
Far from being aloof or defiant, a cat’s apparent indifference stems from a profound interspecies mismatch in social expectations.
As anthrozoologist John Bradshaw explains, cats—unlike dogs—never evolved to recognize humans as dominant leaders or authority figures. Instead, they filter all interactions through an exclusively feline framework. Behaviors like kneading on your lap or licking your hair are not mere displays of affection; they are the same grooming and bonding rituals cats reserve for close kin or pride members. In their eyes, we are simply enormous, somewhat clumsy fellow cats who require inclusion in the group.
This absence of hierarchical deference accounts for cats’ frequent disregard of commands or household rules. Treating us as equals, they follow cat-to-cat social protocols in every encounter. The “gifts” of dead prey on the doorstep or constant shadowing around the home are acts of care toward what they see as a big, furless, rather inept companion.
Recognizing this mindset transforms the human-cat relationship from one based on authority and obedience to one of mutual companionship. It turns out that while many owners believe they have domesticated their cats, the cats themselves are quietly convinced they are patiently tending to their oversized, adopted family members.
[Bradshaw, J. (2013). Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet. Basic Books]
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@MadelaineLucyH That's because most men aren't rapists and want to see them put in jail just as much as you do, so the only way MeToo could effect them is via a false allegation
This was also standard procedure in my middle and high school way before MeToo, it's common sense
@IlhanMN You want to replace the authority of an election with the authority of the mob
Do not listen to any of these people cry about authoritarianism, they're only mad because they're not the authoritarians
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During final testing for the Warbond, we found a key issue that didn't meet our standards for a release. We’re taking some extra time to get it fixed, so the Redacted Regiment Warbond is going to be delayed.
We’re sorry for the change in plans, but we want to make sure the update is actually ready for you before it goes live. Thanks for the patience.
@Asmongold I am so sorry for your loss, Zack. Don't let anyone push you to rush the grieving process, take the time you need, we will all be here when you are ready.
Anyone trying to play the blame game when a shooting happens and say which "side" the shooter was on is a fucking retard
Read their comments, the manifesto, they're not right or left wing, they're insane.
These people transcend politics and operate in the realm of psychosis
@ShenRioKuma Would be cool but there would be a downside, the game size would be much bigger and not everyone has the storage for it. Because people wouldn't just want the old games in there they would demand an upscale in graphics. Don't get me wrong I fully agree with you though.