can look around but yeh can be hard

I might've found some of my old data n docs I had gotten access to n stuff but gotta find the file location again before can backup n send

awe

>>724883
nu am saying for u

I just have been so incredibly idk that I haven't done a thing

hope to share tho if I can get less err

if I get a lil fried or calmed tonight I'll be trying

if I make it back on stuff, or if u need here, am around in case anything helps

but bwa

take the time to recover how u need

nuh

I'd say a thing about doing it to me instead but don't wan make/have u feel pressure to open up to peep like that

u also don't have to pay me to do It but I wont make u psychotic, I mean I sure hope not

brb baffroom

moved my bag of syringes in front of me to try n put it in my mind beyond just dread n feeling debt stuffs

>>724933
that sounds nicu

I wan get art of my

character design of self again n maybe have melon in it after so long again idk I aaa

I had watermelon in the art my gud fren made of me as my profile for a couple yrs or smth

>>724943
I'd give u light stuffs

lel

>>724961
qtpie

also will do to u

>>724964
teehee

found out the book I've been waiting to be available places is on audible now so might get a free trial on an alt n listen but
wan way to easily rip it

since they removed the downloading or the proprietary format that you could rip from

will give lots n them each day

lonely feels thoughs too

>>724982
#kiss
#hug
qt

nini sweet dreams luv u
<3
eep well c:
appreciated hehe

<333

awroooo

yus

awwww

< 3

nini

heya fujo no shoot

but meow

sweet dreams <3

snuggling u

gah I try to get an audiobook to have n rip and its only available in the UK rn or smth and it isn't being released in the US for like a year

wtf

like, I can get around that but, why does this have to be a thing

>>725040
heyaaa

I hope u can find them, dunno how w them specifically beyond the area u last had urs in :/

I hope u mb have glasses for the meantime n can get a refill script soon w a call or stuffs, sad

ah

wasn't sure cus u were saying the one a month thingy

gotta try n find glasses that work for me
reading esque glasses help but need to find exact ones cus of having weird neurological thing that involves making reading text be straining often times

haiii

nu isokej

#smartai what is visual snow and how can it affect reading text

Visual snow (VS) is a neurological condition characterized by the persistent perception of tiny, dynamic dots or static-like visual noise across the entire visual field. This phenomenon resembles analog television static or "snow" and persists regardless of lighting conditions, eye movement, or whether the eyes are open or closed. The exact pathophysiology remains unclear but is hypothesized to involve hyperexcitability in the primary and extrastriate visual cortex, thalamocortical dysrhythmia, or impaired filtering of sensory input.

### **Impact on Reading Text**
Individuals with VS often report significant challenges when reading due to several overlapping factors:

1. **Reduced Contrast Sensitivity** – The overlay of visual noise can reduce text clarity by decreasing contrast between letters and their background. This forces greater cognitive effort to parse words from the superimposed disturbances.

2. **Pattern Glare & Afterimages** – Many with VS experience palinopsia (prolonged afterimages) and heightened sensitivity to high-contrast patterns like black-on-white text. This may lead to trailing images ("ghosting") that interfere with smooth saccadic movements during reading.

3. **Visual Crowding & Attention Strain** – Persistent flickering/static can exacerbate crowding effects—difficulty distinguishing adjacent letters—particularly in dense paragraphs or small fonts. Sustained focus under these conditions increases mental fatigue more rapidly than in neurotypical readers.

4. **Photophobia & Light Adaptation Issues** – Bright screens/paper glare worsens symptoms for some sufferers; adaptive strategies such as tinted overlays (e.g., Irlen filters), dark-mode interfaces, or matte surfaces may mitigate discomfort but don’t eliminate underlying VS pathology.

5. **Cognitive Load Distraction** – Unlike typical optical aberrations corrected by lenses, VS cannot be ignored via conscious suppression because it stems from aberrant neural processing rather than refractive error alone—diverting attentional resources away from comprehension toward perceptual compensation efforts over time leads eventually towards slower speeds along increased error rates especially among those comorbid migraineurs who also deal simultaneously aura-related disruptions intermittently throughout their day too!

### Management Strategies:
- *Tinted Lenses*: Rose/brown/gray tints might dampen luminance-triggered exacerbations.
- *Digital Adjustments*: High-DPI displays + anti-glare coatings help minimize pixelation artifacts which compound intrinsic graininess perceived already inherently present within one's own vision system naturally without external provocation needed beforehand!
- *Font Optimization*: Sans-serif typefaces (Arial/Helvetica) at larger sizes (~14pt+) improve legibility while avoiding tight kerning/spacing settings where possible given individual tolerances vary widely case-by-case basis here unfortunately...
- *Environmental Modifications*: Indirect/diffuse lighting reduces retinal stress compared directly overhead fluorescents commonly found offices classrooms alike today still unfortunately despite known drawbacks associated them long term usage scenarios...

While no cure exists currently beyond anecdotal reports suggesting certain neuromodulators (lamotrigine topiramate etc.) provide partial relief select patients further research urgently needed elucidate mechanisms develop targeted interventions ultimately alleviate this debilitating symptomology fully someday soon hopefully... Until then pragmatic adaptations remain cornerstone maintaining functional literacy amidst chronic perceptual distortions inherent living life through metaphorical "snowstorm" visually speaking anyway metaphorically obviously not literally snowy unless you're outside wintertime perhaps haha!

Would you like references peer-reviewed studies detailing specific aspects mentioned above? Happy provide citations upon request if desired clarification any point discussed herein thus far... what is visual snow and how can it affect reading text

text kinda floats around if I'm staring at a paragraph for all that long n get like a sorta drop shadow effect that makes things morph into each other if it appears too far away

awe nicu

but yeh I've been using junky reading glasses we had a lot of from yard sales for the frames or smth to help when trying to read large amounts of stuff
was kinda affirming to know, when I eventually realized this wasn't smth other people generally deal w, that difficulty reading due to strain n such wasn't just cus of being a dummy particularly

but hope u can work out the contacts stuff bwa

thasgud

yeh is gonna be the hottest its been this yr, here, today

real feel of like 105-110

not going outside much, mainly cus cant drive/middle of nowhere though

its been rainy for most of the past week though, so its been a lil lighter - still pain though

be safe w the heat worms

hehe

gon be trying to decide an edible from dispensary to get mom to not take a bunch of other stuff for sleep

mostly related to price per dose n such

shed planned on getting like $45 CBD gummies from the smoke shop and I was like oh no pls
cus its gon be more effective to get even like 1:4 or 1:2 cbd THC edibles/pills etc than that stuff, and they're like 20 or less USD due to the market slowing

yeah its bad in most places

its still illegal in a lot of states here

but we got it after err
sort of a mix of the medical programs existing and making ppl less scared, the amount of people in prison for decades for selling weed, and the finance bros wanting a new market to pump since they could earn a lot from it (though, now they've had it fall a ton and prices have like halved and are finally okay mostly)

UK or smth though ?

ah yeah its bad

sigh

but just wish there was a route for people to get it, in particular for medical reasons, in most places
the harm potential vs the aid it can give for a lot of conditions makes it yk

hehe

yeh
I haven't gotten into them but its become a big thing well

for example
some baseball stadiums and such banned the sale of alcohol and sell weed/THC drinks instead which is kinda funny (to stop the fights)

wha

everything is 21 here but over there isn't it like 13-16 in most places for alc at least

was thinking of Poland but I'm forgetting

lel

yea
it gets rough

the UK has had a lot of that problem but also drinking is such a normalized part of the culture that its its own thing

lelol

#ai what is the polish drinking age

in poland, the legal drinking age is 18 for beer, wine, and spirits. no exceptions, cops there don’t play around. stay safe. what is the polish drinking age

ah okej

I think that, with parent permission (or mb in private req too in some places) you can drink at like 13 or 15 but generally that's rarely used tho kids and teens do often get alc

just looked at a map of current age restrictions and ig that like all of Europe/UK etc turned to 18 generally

at least

except maybe I'm seeing cities in like Germany mb that have different ones

I did some gah stuff to get access to alc during lockdown ish era before of age, only during a bit of that time but I don't rly drink generally

the few legal things all ages can buy w higher percentages
do not be a dumdum like that worms

I find it rly gah the amount of stuff that people just memory holed and let us have the issues we deal with now but
I happened to be living home bound/lockdown isolation situation for 2 yrs prior n would make jokes about that early on

hmmm

yeah

I'm trying to find some kind of good map

I'll do this for now despite me hating it

#smartai what is the current drinking age and restrictions for EU countries, the UK, Ireland, and other countries in the region

The legal drinking age and alcohol-related restrictions vary across the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Ireland, and neighboring countries. Below is a detailed breakdown of current regulations:

### **European Union (EU) Countries**
Alcohol laws in EU member states are determined nationally rather than at the EU level. Here’s an overview:

#### **Legal Drinking Age for Purchasing & Consumption**
- **18 Years Old**: Most common standard in Europe; applies in:
- Austria (beer/wine from 16 if accompanied by guardian)
- Belgium (spirits at 18; beer/wine allowed earlier with parental consent)
- Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic (*de jure* purchase age is 18 but enforcement varies), Denmark (*de facto* no strict enforcement under supervision), Estonia, Finland (**20 for spirits over 22% ABV**, otherwise 18).
- **16–17 Years Old**: Some exceptions allow minors to consume under supervision. Examples include:
- Germany (**14+ if supervised by parents**) – Beer/wine legally purchasable at **16**, spirits at **18**.
- Italy – No minimum consumption age but sale prohibited below **16** without parent/guardian approval.
- Luxembourg – Purchase permitted from *16* for beer/wine/cider; *18* for spirits.
- Netherlands – Legal drinking/purchase age raised to *18* since January 2014 (previously *16*) due to public health concerns.

#### Key Restrictions:
- Many nations prohibit serving visibly intoxicated individuals.
- Public intoxication penalties exist but rarely enforced strictly unless disorderly conduct occurs.
- Nordic nations impose heavy taxes on high-alcohol beverages.

---

### **United Kingdom & Ireland**
#### England/Wales/Northern Ireland
- Minimum legal purchase/consumption ages:
1. Pubs/bars/shops → ***18***
2. Private premises *(e.g., home)* → No set law against minor consumption with parental permission **(but retail sales remain illegal)**.
3.Scotland introduced stricter measures via its Licensing Act *(2005)*—making it unlawful even privately unless explicitly approved by guardians.

##### Additional UK-Specific Rules:
1.Supermarkets may require ID checks under "Challenge 25" policies despite lower thresholds elsewhere like Portugal or Spain where lax attitudes prevail toward adolescent drinking culture historically speaking...

2.Ireland maintains similar statutes wherein acquiring liquor requires being above eighteen years old however cultural norms often lead towards leniency especially rural areas compared urban centers Dublin Cork etcetera...

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## Non-EU Regional Variations Include But Aren't Limited To…
| Country | Drinking/Purchase Age | Notes |
|----------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Norway | Beer/Wine @ *18*, Spirits @_20_ | State-run Vinmonopolet monopolizes all >4% ABV sales |
Switzerland Universal _sixteen_(wines beers)/eighteen(hard liquors)| Cantonal differences possible though federal baseline exists… |

In summary while uniformity doesn’t fully characterize this domain general trends indicate majority adopt either sixteen or more commonly eighteen as their threshold supplemented sometimes additional constraints targeting specific beverage types strengths alongside location-based nuances shaping actual practice versus theoretical legality alone... what is the current drinking age and restrictions for EU countries, the UK, Ireland, and other countries in the region

geez those maps were badly done

this makes me want to do something about that but I have so much else I should work on before smth silly

lel

heya

>>725141
hope the heat isn't as bad as it'll be here for u later

>>725141
I hab a pic for u I found if wan see

#ai have any effective treatments been found for visual snow

current treatments for visual snow syndrome are limited and mostly experimental. some people report temporary relief with medications like lamotrigine, acetazolamide, or triptans, but results vary. non-drug approaches like tinted lenses or biofeedback might help manage symptoms for some. research is ongoing, but there’s no definitive cure yet. best to consult a neuro-ophthalmologist for personalized options. have any effective treatments been found for visual snow

lel

optics is/are cool but its a lot and I don't have the time or energy to put a ton of studying to it

yeh

awe

>>725162
hehe

hehe

I luv her but I got reminded that a ton of people just made art of her being bullied and sad

awe

i went the other way from photography to interest in optics and such

and hehe

yeh basically
teehee

>>725191
;w;

I watched one of them in a private window not realizing it was the guy who uploaded all of those

>>725200
did u

cutie

awe

>>725200
#kiss

see

wish I could gib

I hope u had a nicu time

wan hear about but gotta I gah

gm or good 'morning'

.skip (voted to skip this video)

helps

hope chu got rest chu needed thoughs

haiiiii

just actually saved ur racoon boymoder drawing I had open in bg

doing err

gon try to do a Photoshop thingy

type thing I mean

for pfp or stuffs

gm! hru?

aw

I need to start doing work for the thing I setup to do ; _;

mhm same

but to save bwa

lel

cyute c:

sorri ye if u send it I can screenshot to do

trying to like

i dunno what style it'd be called

trying to create a sort of sketch type/edges only of pic of saki to use in bigger collage w stuff to use for stuffs

n find an editor I can use on this device

got it cut out n noise reduced n stuffs
wan figure out how i wan make a pic now i bwa

bleh, hows chu n worms if any are around

thasgud
n just haven't yet gotten the things done I really wanna

gah

typing w two fingers

having snacc

try to read my messages n respond to peeps before I get rest, maybe finally do shot but just bwa

take care of self n same w any other worms arounds

anything for chu today-?

was editing n cutting out some photos though for photoshop thingy

but using different tool

if u send ur UUID Romeo I can screenshot btw

and also err
if I finally get over my OCD self, can invite u to a place a gud few worms n I message privately n stuffs

not on rn cus doing things but hab saved so I can

huh isokej just doing a bit of stuff kinda
but err
affects a lot of stuff but reaching out to anyone or checking any messages is gah
in response to other past issues that ingrained dumb feelings that it'll just stress n end badly

haiiii gm lab c: