In all my years of reading internet discussions I’ve never seen someone stay so cool, calm and collected while arguing their point in a frustrating conversation.

You are the LeBron James of being reasonable, and I can only wish to one day provide the level of satisfaction you’re providing. I’m glad you’re scoring points tho.

Dark lines going down on nails could also be a sign of subungual melanoma, so you might want to check for that.

Because there are some drugs that make people aggressive, and I personally think these ought to be curtailed where possible. (Again, not a “war on drugs” style curtailment. But distribution, still illegal and criminal)

The first such drug that comes to my mind is alcohol. Its distribution was also criminalized in the past, eventually leading to an increase in organized crime.

I’ve tried a close relative, the stinkhorn (aptly named phallus impudicus). While in the egg phase, the slimy outer layer can be peeled off. Then you cut the inside into thin wedges, and fry them in oil. They taste like earthier french fries. The stuff in the post I’ve only ever encountered in the mature stage, so I never got to try this recipe with them. Since they are very similar in most aspects, I’d guess the technique should work.

What is the most you would pay for a used 2003 Ford Focus, and what would make you willing to pay extra?

I’m in!

Also, check out Bartosz Ciechanowski’s stuff. They’re really well made, on a variety of topics: https://ciechanow.ski/archives/