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Daily Discussion Thread: 🎂🎂 Sunday, November 17, 2024 (aussie.zone)

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

yes, humankind is naturally caring and co-operative

one of the aspects that differentiates our society from others is we have safety nets for those who don't have familial or social connections

( safety nets that have been eroded )

[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 3 points 3 hours ago

Yes I was going to say the safety net is basically non existent these days. If you don't have friends or family unless you can get out of hot water relatively quickly you are in real trouble.