Hi everyone,
I’m searching for an open source tool that can accurately predict the ionization states of histidine residues in the active site of a protein, specifically when both a ligand and a water molecule are present. I’ve tried using H++ for this purpose, but it doesn’t seem to handle scenarios where the ligand is included in the system.
Does anyone know of any tools or software that can handle this more complex setup? Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated as this is crucial for my ongoing research.
Thanks in advance for your help!

Questions and Answers

[Note to women: If you are a woman under the covering of a man, you may either use this section to reply to an officer, or you may simply do the following. Whenever the officer asks you a question, you may reply, "I am under the covering of my husband (father, brother, etc.). You will have to speak to him," to each and every question he asks, no matter what he asks you. If and when he asks where your man is, you may reply as our Lord did, "come and see" (John 1:38-39). If he wants to talk with him, he will have to follow you to get to your man. Make sure you do not give the impression that you are "refusing" to answer his questions, but that you cannot answer his questions because you are under the covering of your man, and he is your head. You may also say that you are commanded by your husband to remain silent, which removes the burden from yourself].

Officer: (While approaching) Bondservant: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Christ. Do you greet me in the same name? (If he or she does not answer you, ask in whose name they do greet you. You will then know who and what you are dealing with).
Officer: Let me see your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Bondservant: I have something better.
Officer: What’s that? Bondservant: I have here the Holy Scriptures which describes and defines me as an ambassador and bondman of Jesus the Christ, executing His Testament. Are you?
Officer: Yes. (If he says "No, I'm just a cop," ask him who he ministers for). Bondservant: Well, praise God. Perhaps you would like to sit down and discuss the scriptures for a moment?
Officer: Some other time. I need to see some State ID. Bondservant: Well, I don’t belong to the State, but to God our Father, and He knows me. In His Law, there is no requirement for ID, because I’m sealed by His Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30), which marks and separates me from the natural man (1 Corinthians 2:14). This (holding up the scripture) is the Law I follow; the Law of God.
Officer: Oh! So you're religious, huh? Bondservant: No, I'm not religious. Religion is death. I serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, which is Life.
Officer: What is your name? Bondservant: Are you asking me for my God-given name?
Officer: No, I'm asking you for your first, middle, and last name. Bondservant: Well, I don't have a first, middle, and last name. But I do have a God-given name. Is that what you're asking me for?
Officer: Okay then...yea yea yea. What is your God-given name? Bondservant: I will also ask of you one question, and if you answer me, I will answer your question (Mark 11:29). Who do you minister for?
Officer: I am not a minister. Now what is your name? Bondservant: I'll re-phrase my question. In whose name, and by whose authority, do you do the things you do?
Officer: Have you ever been arrested before? Bondservant: I need to know in whose name you do the things you do before I answer that question, because you came to me, I did not come to you.
Officer: I am conducting an investigation and I need to know who you are to continue my investigation. Bondservant: Well, when you answer in whose name you do the things you do, then you may proceed with your investigation.
Officer: I work for the city/state/country of (name). Now what is your name? Bondservant: Out of your own mouth you have testified that you do not minister for God, through Christ Jesus. I am a bondman of Christ Jesus, and I am commanded by Him to render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's (Matthew 22:21, Mark 12:17, Luke 20:25). I do have a name that God has given me (John 10:3, Revelation 2:17) because I am subject to His Authority, as you are. However, Caesar has not given me a name, nor called me anything at anytime. Since I have not been given a name by Caesar, I do not have a name that can be rendered to him. (To clarify, by rendering our name to the servants of God, we are rendering our name to God, because His servants act in His name). No man can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24).
Officer: I will ask you one more time. Tell us who you are! Bondservant: I am who my Father says I am.
Officer: So, who does your father say you are? Bondservant: If you knew my Father, you would know who I am (1 John 3:1, John 8:19; 14:7). My name is written in the Lamb's book of Life (Philippians 4:3, Revelation 3:5; 21:27), and if your name was written in there as well, you would know who I am.
Officer: Well, I can't let you go until I have your name. Bondservant: If I give you my name, I'd be subjecting myself to you. I can't do that. Besides, it's not the physical name that's important, it's what is written on our heart that's important. That is who I am.

[Note: In some places they will arrest you and leave you in jail until you do give them a "name." Therefore, if the officer asks what he should call you, you may say to the officer, "I do not have a name, but you may call me (giving your Christian name, not your family name)." This way, you are telling them you do not have a name given by Caesar, and at the same time, satisfying their request for something to call you by. If, after you give them your name...Officer: Hmmm. Well, your name is not in our computer! Bondservant: Well, what law says that I have to be in your computer?]

Officer: You are interfering with a law enforcement officer in the execution of his duties. I could bring you in for obstructing justice. Bondservant: I could not possibly be interfering with whatever your duties may be because I'm speaking the Truth to you. Are you saying that because I speak the truth you hate me? (John 8:45-47).
Officer: I don't hate you. Bondservant: Do you want me to speak the Truth to you, or do you want me to tell you what you want to hear?
Officer: The truth. Bondservant: Well that is what I'm speaking to you.
Officer: Well, that's your belief. Bondservant: No, this has nothing to do with belief, this has to do with the truth. It is written in your law that the cause of the church is a public cause, and private interpretation is irrelevant.
Officer: Well, I don't want to hear that stuff. Bondservant: Excuse me. What I have to say has importance to everyone. I am speaking the truth to you, and the truth has an effect on everything you and I do. In rejecting the truth, men reject its Author. In trampling upon the law of God, they deny the authority of the Law-giver.
Officer: Well, I believe in the principles of Jesus. Bondservant: So what? That doesn't mean anything. Either you're for Him or you're against Him (Matthew 12:30). Those who are lukewarm, Christ will spue out of his mouth (Revelation 3:16). Either you place Him as Lord over you're life or you don't.
Officer: You are too narrow. I am an expert on world religions. I have traveled to many countries and have had long discussions with the leaders of many religious groups. I have discussed the road of life through time and eternity with Muslims, Brahins, Shintoists, and many others. All of them know God, even though they do not believe in Jesus Christ. I am sorry to have to disagree with you, but you put too much emphasis on Jesus Christ and do not allow that other religions are just as good as Christianity. Bondservant: Your argument is not with me, but with the scripture. It is not I who say these things, it is the Word of God. Jesus said that no man can come to the Father but by Him (John 14:6). If you wish to dispute someone, dispute Him. (Remember, you are not called to convince anyone, you are simply called to be an open channel for the Spirit of God to flow through. You can never be anything else, even though you may think so at times. Follow the pathway of obedience, let the Word of God do its own work, and you will be used by God far beyond your own powers).
Officer: Do you have any weapons? Bondservant: Only the sword of Truth (holding up the scriptures)...we are after the Truth, yes? The weapons of my warfare are not carnal, but spiritual (2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:11-20). I realize you're engaged in war, otherwise you wouldn't be carrying that gun, but I walk in peace, and therefore I come in peace.
Officer: Do you mind if I search you then? Bondservant: You will do whatever you deem is necessary to accomplish your intended purpose.
Officer: You are entitled at least to an opinion. Bondservant: I have no entitlements from Caesar, and opinions are not Law, and have no standing in Law.
Officer: I found this paper (document, certificate, bible, etc) with a name on it. Are you (name)? Bondservant: You say I am (Luke 22:70; 23:3).
Officer: No, I am asking you if you are the person on this paper. Bondservant: You say I am (Matthew 27:11, Mark 15:2).
Officer: I did not make a statement. I asked an interrogatory. Do you know what an interrogatory is? Bondservant: You say I do.
Officer: An interrogatory is a question. I am going to ask you again. Are you (name)? Bondservant: You are accusing me of being the person on that piece of paper. Therefore, you say I am (John 18:37).
Officer: Then how do you introduce yourself to others? Bondservant: I don’t. Did I run up to you and do that?
Officer: No. Bondservant: There is your answer.
Officer: I am a Christian just like you are. Bondservant: Well then, that means we're brothers! And if we're brothers we have the same Father. And therefore, we already know one another. You don't need to ask me for any ID, or where I live, or where I was born, because those things are of the flesh, and they don't mean anything. What need have you of ID after I've shown you that I am a bondman of Christ?
Officer: We don't know who you are. Bondservant: I don't know who you are.
Officer: Is there anybody here who can verify who you are? Bondservant: My Father knows me, and if you knew my Father, as you say you do, then you already know me, for He sends me. The Holy Spirit knows me, and all of the saints of heaven bear witness of who I am. Which, even you must admit, makes it a majority.
Officer: But how do I know that you are who you say you are? Bondservant: The scripture says, "If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him." (John 10:37-38).
Officer: Everyone in this country must be identified. Bondservant: Yes, all "persons" do.
Officer: Oh, I suppose you're not a person. What are you then, an entity? Bondservant: No, I'm not an entity, and I'm not a right and duty bearing unit. As I have told you, I'm a bondman of Christ Jesus, and I'm here to speak the truth. Under the law of slaves, slaves are not persons.
Officer: That is all well and good. But you have to understand, you must have a license or some kind of identification when you are out here on the roads. Bondservant: I have a higher Law that I must answer to. The scripture says, "I can do all things through Christ [not the government] which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13). If I had a license, I’d be forsaking the Father and His Law. I am not out here hurting anybody. I am doing the Will of my Father. And under His Law no identification is required for he has already identified me by the testimony I keep. The Christ’s assembly does not exist on paper, but in the hearts of men, and is expressed in their outward acts. Because there is no breath of Life from God in such pieces of paper (Genesis 2:7; 7:15), I do not look to them for any authority for doing anything. Christ is my authority for doing the things I do.
Officer: Can you not show me something, such as a passport or some kind of identity documents? Bondservant: I cannot show you a Passport or any identity documents, for my King does not issue them.
Officer: Who is your passenger? Bondservant: I do not have a passenger, he's my brother and we're exercising God's Will.
Officer: Do you own this vehicle? Bondservant: Firstly, slaves are incapable of 'ownership'. Being a servant of Christ, I am not an owner of anything, for it has been written from the beginning, "The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein" (Psalms 24:1, 1 Corinthians 10:26). Officer, are you not a ‘public servant’? As a servant, this police car does not belong to you, but to your master, whom you serve. Likewise, I am a servant, and this vessel belongs to my Master, whom I serve. If you were to go to the DMV and attempt to get a title to that police car by claiming you are the "owner," would you not be bearing false witness? Likewise, I would be bearing false witness by claiming that I am the owner of this vessel and attempting to get a title. Secondly, you presume this is a vehicle.
Officer: Under the traffic laws of this state, a motor vehicle is defined as ‘every vehicle which is self-propelled’ (or "any vehicle which is propelled by mechanical power, and not human power"). Bondservant: Then, by your own law, this is not a motor vehicle, because it is not self-propelled (or "not propelled by mechanical power"). It's propelled by fuel, which comes from God. If you believe it is self-propelled, then call it, and see if it comes to you. If it does not come to you, then your reality is different from mine.
Officer: Does this car belong to you? Bondservant: No, it’s not mine, but it is in my care. I can’t own anything, everything belongs to God (Psalm 24:1). I am a joint heir with Christ Jesus (Romans 8:17). And it is written in your maxims of law that no one can be both owner and heir at the same time. I’m simply using this vessel to exercise my duty of movement on the Common Ways (Galatians 5:1). God gave me this as a stewardship to do His Will. It belongs to Him, because he made it.
Officer: No, the car manufacturer made it. Bondservant: And where did the manufacturer get all this metal from? Didn’t they get it from the ore in the earth? God created all the materials that are used in this machine. Therefore, God created it. The manufacturer simply used materials that God already created. "For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God" (Hebrews 3:4).
Officer: Well, since this car is not yours, then give it to me! Bondservant: It is not mine to give.
Officer: Well, how would you feel if I just took this car, since it's not yours? Bondservant: I came into this world without a vessel, and I'll depart from this world without a vessel. I would have no hard feelings if you took it, because you'd be stealing from God, not me; and God will continue to supply me with my needs (Matthew 6:31-33, Luke 12:22-31, Philippians 4:19, Psalms 34:10).
Officer: (Pointing to the diplomatic plates) What is this? Bondservant: These are diplomatic plates, for the scripture says, "we are ambassadors for Christ" (2 Corinthians 5:20). This plate evidences Who I serve and minister for, the jurisdiction I’m under, and the Law I follow.
Officer: What State are they from? Bondservant: They're from the state of Christendom.
Officer: Where did you get these plates? Bondservant: They are given to me by the Christ's assembly.
Officer: Where is the Christ's assembly located? Bondservant: The whole body of believers in Christ are His assembly, where two or three are gathered in His name (Matthew 8:20).
Officer: You can't do that. You can't use those plate. Bondservant: Why not? The government is upon Christ's shoulder (Isaiah 9:6).

Officer: (If there are State issued license plates on car) These plates belong to Caesar! Bondservant: No, that's not Caesar's. Caesar claims it's his, but the substance belongs to God.

Officer: So, you think you’re above the law, huh? Bondservant: The word ‘Law,’ to a minister of Christ, means the Word of God. I am not above the Law of God at any time, but I am always justified in not performing those things which have men for their author and exalt themselves by opposing the righteous authority of God. I cannot accept the authority of man above that of God, for the scripture says, "We ought to obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29).
Officer: You deny the authority of man’s law? Bondservant: God’s Word denies his authority. There is only one lawgiver (Isaiah 33:22, James 4:12). God Almighty.
Officer: Where were you going in your car? Bondservant: Wherever God leads me. He directs my comings and goings during my sojourn here with Him. Our Lord tends me as a shepherd and leads me as He will and I follow Him ( Psalms 23:1).
Officer: Where do you live? Bondservant: I live, move and have my being in Christ Jesus (Luke 4:4, John 11:25, Galatians 2:20).
Officer: Where do you live, physically? Bondservant: I live wherever I happen to be at the time. Right now, I live right here where I am standing. [If you say you live someplace else, then you’re admitting you’re dead, spiritually dead, because you’re not ‘living’ here but somewhere else. You cannot "live" in two places at once.]
Officer: Where is your home? Bondservant: Right here (point to your heart).
Officer: Where is your residence, abode, domicile, or dwelling? Bondservant: I "have no certain dwellingplace" (1 Corinthians 4:11) because I’m a sojourner on the land with Him (Leviticus 25:23, Psalm 39:12, 1 Chronicles 29:15, Hebrews 11:13). And the scripture says, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head" (Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58).

[As a matter of fact, Jesus was asked this very question, "where dwellest thou?" and we may answer as he did...] "come and see" (John 1:38-39). [He said "come and see me live! You can see where I live by observing my life." Jesus did not say "Well, I'm a resident of Nazareth," or "I dwell in that house over there," or "I live in Israel." Giving somebody an address, or a physical location, doesn't prove that that's where you live. But by saying "come and see," you're saying "come and witness it!"]

Officer: Where does your family live? Bondservant: My brother, sister, and mother are whosoever shall do the will of God (Matthew 12:49-50, Luke 8:21). Therefore, they too live, move, and have their being in Christ Jesus.
Officer: Where did you sleep last night? Bondservant: I slept in a tent. [We do indeed sleep in a tent, but not the tent that he might be thinking of. We're not using deceit, we're speaking in a spiritual manner. In scripture, a tent is synonymous with a tabernacle; the words "tent" and "tabernacle" are both tranlslated from the same word. Our physical body is a tabernacle (2 Corinthians 5:1-4). A tent reflects the body's transient character; it's a temporary dwelling place. Even though we did not sleep in a literal tent, we are in a tabernacle and, therefore, that is where we slept.]
Officer: Well, where'd you sleep in this tent? On the mountain or down in the valley? Bondservant: Neither.
Officer: What do you mean neither? It's either one or the other. Bondservant: It doesn't really matter.
Officer: Well, what street was it close to? Bondservant: It doesn't really matter.
Officer: What is your citizenship? Bondservant: My citizenship is not of this world (John 18:36). I'm a fellow citizen with the saints, and of the household of God (Ephesians 2:19).
Officer: What country are you from? Bondservant: New Jerusalem, the heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 11:16; 12:22-24, Revelation 3:12; 21:2).
Officer: So what are you, an angel or something? Bondservant: That's right. I'm a messenger of God. (In scripture, an angel is synonymous with a messenger; the words "angel" and "messenger" are both tranlslated from the same word, and refer to men as well as spiritual angels).
Officer: Well, where do you receive your mail? Bondservant: I do not receive mail. I call for First-Class matter from time to time on behalf of the Christ's assembly posted to us in the general post-office. [Note: if you pick up mail at the general post-office addressed to "the Christ's assembly", you are not receiving mail in your own name, but in the name of Christ. It is addressed to all believers in Christ, not you. You can keep an opened post-marked envelope in the glove box to evidence this fact.]
Officer: What’s your phone number? Bondservant: I do not have a phone number. [Technically, all phone numbers belong to the phone company].
Officer: What's your zip code? Bondservant: I do not have a zip code. Nobody really has a zip code. Zip codes belong to the Post Office.
Officer: What's your Social Security number? Bondservant: I do not have Social Security number. I'm forbidden to be marked by a number from the government (1 Chronicles 21:2-14, 2 Samuel 24, Revelation 13:16-18; 14:9-11; 16:2; 19:20).
Officer: When were you born? Bondservant: We were all made in His image and likeness on the sixth day (Genesis 1:26-27), but God has never told us when that was. I cannot put a particular date on that.
Officer: How old are you? Bondservant: I don't know. Only my Father knows that and He has never told me.
Officer: Where were you born? Bondservant: I don’t know, I was not exactly cognizant at the time. To venture a guess would be telling a lie. It would be a conclusion based upon hearsay only, and in both your law and God's Law, hearsay is not the truth. Besides, this is irrelevant to a Good and Lawful minister of Christ. It’s not our first birth from corruptible seed that’s important (1 Peter 1:23), but our second birth, when we’re "born again" (John 3:3,7). The first birth is of the world, the second birth is of God (John 1:12-13).
Officer: How is it that you don’t have a birth date? Bondservant: Only my Father knows where and when I was born, and he has never revealed it to me.
Officer: Which father are you talking about? Bondservant: My heavenly Father.
Officer: Well, what about your earthly father? Has he told you when or where you were born? Bondservant: That's irrelevant, because that's hearsay, and hearsay is not the truth. I can only speak of things which I have seen and heard (Acts 4:20).
Officer: What are you trying to hide? Bondservant: What are you trying to make me say?
Officer: The truth. Bondservant: Well, I am speaking the Truth to you. It is written in your law that no one is bound to do what is impossible. You're asking me to give you answers that are impossible for me to give you. I cannot give you that which I do not have, and I cannot tell you that which I do not know.
Officer: How much do you weigh? How tall are you? Bondservant: I don't speculate about such things.
Officer: Where do you work? Bondservant: Work is not a place, it's an activity. And I do the works of God everywhere in general, nowhere specific.
Officer: How do you earn your living? Bondservant: I don't earn my life. God gives life freely.
Officer: Where do you get money to stay so clean and wear your clothes? Bondservant: When God guides, God provides.
Officer: Do you work for a living? Bondservant: How can I work for a living when I'm already alive? I labour for the Lord and he provides for all of my needs.
Officer: And what do you do when you labour for the Lord? Bondservant: I do whatever the Lord directs me to do.
Officer: Can you be a little more specific? Bondservant: I work as a _______ from time to time.
Officer: (If the initiating officer goes back to his car to call in for advice, and leaves you with an officer to keep an eye on you, you can say something like…) Bondservant: Well, I’m here to execute Christ’s Testament and bear witness to somebody, so perhaps you’re here for that purpose. (Their eyes might get real big at this point, so continue). How are you with the Lord?
Officer: Oh, I’m OK. Bondservant: Well, that doesn’t sound too enthusiastic. Do you study the scriptures?
Officer: No. I don’t have time. I’m a working single mother with two jobs and a seven year old boy. Bondservant: (Continue witnessing. When the initiating officer returns, you may close with…) Be sure and take some time to study. If not for yourself, then for the boy’s sake.
Officer: (If other officers arrive, you may witness to them as well). Bondservant: Do you ever read the scripture?
Officer: No, I am a cop (or if he says he's a marxist, a communist, etc., just fill in the blanks of the following reply). Bondservant: The scripture was written especially for cops. It says that God so greatly loved cops that he gave His only begotten Son so that any cop who believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
Officer: I would love to ask Jesus to come into my heart, but I cannot. I am a Jew. Bondservant: You cannot ask Jesus into your heart because you are a Jew? Then you do not understand that with the Jew (Jesus) in your heart, you are a double Jew. On the divine side He was God's Son. On man's side He was a Jew. When you accept Him you do not become a Gentile. You become even more Jewish than before. You will be a completed Jew! (Romans 2:28 -29).
Officer: (Now, the initiating officer returns...) Are you a resident or a non-resident? Bondservant: Neither. My Father has never described me as either of those.
Officer: You're lying. You're either one or the other. Bondservant: I am not lying, I am speaking the truth. How would you know the Truth when you have cast away the Law of God behind you and forsaken Him (Isaiah 5:24)? You cannot know the Truth, and if you cannot know the Truth, you can never know a lie.
Officer: I don't like your answers. Bondservant: If I were to answer you any other way, I'd be lying to you. Are you compelling me to lie to you?
Officer: We all must obey the laws of the land. Bondservant: Yes, that is true. But the law of the land is not man's law, it is God's Law.
Officer: You were driving this car, and all drivers must have a license. Bondservant: I am not driving a car, I am guiding this vessel to do the Lord's Will.
Officer: There is such a thing as separation of Church and State. Bondservant: Well, anybody that believes that the Law of God and the law of the land are separate, they've deluded themselves. That's not living in the truth, that's living in an image of someone else's idea. Is there any law that man can create which sets the bounds of God's Law?
Officer: You know, the scripture says, "the powers that be are ordained of God" (Romans 13:1). Bondservant: Yes, and I am to submit to the King as supreme, and also to the governors, as to them who are sent by Him, for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well (1 Peter 2:14).
Officer: Well then, Caesar commands that you should have a license, tag, registration, title, insurance, and that you should wear your seatbelts, because it is against his law, and he is ordained of God, therefore you should do those things. Bondservant: Paul, the apostle, was often thrown in prison by Caesar for disobeying their laws. And even though Jesus Christ told Pilate (the governor), that Pilate had no power against him, but what God gave him, Christ died under the same Pilate. I hope you will not say that either Paul or Christ disobeyed the governing authorities, and so sinned against God in slighting their laws. Officer, God's Law has provided two ways of obeying Caesar: the one to do that which I am bound to do; and the other, when I cannot obey Caesar because it would violate a Law of God, is to submit to their laws which punish evil doers and reward them that do good, and be willing to lay down my life, and to suffer what Caesar shall do to me, for placing God's Law above man's law (Acts 5:29).
Officer: What's wrong with getting a license? How is it violating God's Law? Bondservant: Firstly, Caesar is saying I have to go through him to exercise God's Law. Caesar is no mediator between me and God, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5). Secondly, a license is a written agreement between me and the State. I cannot enter into any agreements with the State, because my covenant is with God, not with the heathen. Contracts with Caesar are forbidden, because all contracts are on Caesar’s terms, and all promises are to be on God's terms (Leviticus 18:2, Jeremiah 22:9). And thirdly, a license would bind me to owe man something, and scripture says, "Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law" (Romans 13:8).
Officer: Well, you have to understand that I have a job to do out here. Bondservant: Yes, I understand that you have a job to do, and I don't have a problem with that. But you must understand that I also have a job to do; I can only serve One Master, and He is above you and I, and He is also above whoever you take orders from.
Officer: When I see a violation taking place, I have to act on it. Bondservant: If I broke the Law, which of you convicts me of sin? (John 8:46). If I have done evil, bear witness of the evil I have done; but if well, why do you hinder me (John 18:23)? I was exercising my duty of movement upon the common ways. My warrant for doing that is written in the Word of God, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15), also, "To visit orphans and widows in their affliction" (James 1:27).
Officer: Well, you're breaking the law if you don't have a license from the government. Bondservant: So, then you're re-defining what good and evil is? Scripture does not say it's a sin to not get a license. You can say it's evil all day long, but if God's Word does not show it is an evil act then it's not evil. I am exercising my Duty of movement on the common ways for my Master, and that is not evil.
Officer: You can walk. Bondservant: Yes, I can. But the Lord has provided me this vessel.
Officer: Do you have vehicle insurance? Bondservant: I don't need insurance from man because I have assurance from God (Isaiah 32:17, Hebrews 10:22). I am not authorized to enter into contracts with State approved insurance companies. And car insurance neither prevents accidents, nor saves lives.
Officer: So, you're one of those people who don't pay taxes, huh? Bondservant: We pay for whatever we use. The Body of Christ is not made up of thieves. I owe Caesar nothing because I take nothing from Caesar, and I don't reside in your fictions. We're not your slaves, we are bondservants of Christ.
Officer: Do you pledge allegiance to the flag? Bondservant: No. That's idolatry. The only pledge of allegiance I can make is to our Creator.
Officer: Please sign this ticket. Bondservant: You presume evil where there is none. And I cannot sign that piece of paper, because I am a bondservant of my Sovereign King and Lord Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 7:22-23). Therefore, I cannot enter into any agreements which either obligates Him or myself.
Officer: It's a criminal offense if you refuse to sign it. Bondservant: I am not refusing to sign it, I am forbidden to sign it. I have no warrant from Him in His Law to sign those tickets, and I am specifically forbidden to do so in His Law (Matthew 6:34, Romans 13:8, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17). Just like you are forbidden to do certain acts by your master.
Officer: I know that I should arrest you and impound the car, but I'm going to let you go. You're free to go. Bondservant: Thank you, officer, and may God richly bless you for your compassion and your respect to the Law.
Alternatively, the outcome may be:
Officer: If you don't have a license, I'm going to have to arrest you. Bondservant: "I am straightened on every side; for if I do this thing, it is death unto me; and if I do it not, I cannot escape your hands. It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord" (Apocrypha, History of Susan 1:22-23).
Officer: Well, I must arrest you now. Bondservant: You do what you must; I can only do what our Lord and Master has commanded me to do. You're asking me to do what is impossible to do. I only serve one Master, and I am told by Him to render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's. I don't have anything that belongs to Caesar, so I have nothing that can be rendered to him. By your own admission, you serve Caesar and not God.
Officer: Caesar has been dead for two thousand years! Bondservant: Caesar may be dead, but his spirit is not. And by your words and actions, you yourself have evidenced that his spirit is very much alive. Are you a Peace officer?
Officer: Yes, I am. Bondservant: Well, there is no greater Peace than that of "the Prince of Peace," Jesus the Christ (Isaiah 9:6).
Officer: I'm afraid that I must arrest you now. Bondservant: There is no law that compels an officer to violate God’s Law, which is the Supreme Law of the land, and the basis of all law in America.
Officer: There are codes, rules, and regulations that you are breaking, so I must bring you to the station. Bondservant: Jesus did not use your codes, rules, and regulations for the things he did, and neither do I use your codes, rules, and regulations for the things that I do. Officer, there are laws of man that direct you to do certain things, but I follow the Laws of God which direct me to do certain things. What's the difference?
Officer: You’re under arrest. Bondservant: You seek to arrest me because God’s Word hath no place in you (John 8:37).
Officer: I'm just doing my job. Bondservant: The Nazi's, too, were just doing their job. The Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus were just following orders.
Officer: Who are you to preach to me? Bondservant: That's my Duty. And it should be your duty to speak the truth as well.
Officer: Let’s go to jail, pal. Bondservant: "I am in your hands; do with me as seemeth good and right unto you" (Jeremiah 26:14).
Officer: We're going to impound this car; it's the law. Bondservant: If you steal for Caesar, it is still you who are stealing. And what you steal from a servant of God, you steal from God himself.
Officer: (If he reads the Miranda Warning) You have the right to remain silent (and other State benefits...). Do you understand your rights? Bondservant: I cannot accept any rights or protections offered by the State.
Officer: I need to know if you understand what I read to you. Bondservant: I cannot enter into any agreements with you.
Police Station:
Officer: Step against the wall please. Bondservant: What for?
Officer: We have to take your photograph. Bondservant: Well, if you take something, isn't that stealing?
Officer: Hmm. You do not want to give us your picture? Bondservant: It is an image.
Officer: Is it a graven image? Bondservant: It is only an image.
Officer: Well, we have to take your fingerprints. Bondservant: They are not mine to give, and they are not Caesar's to take. They belong to God.
Officer: Here is an ID tag you have to wear. Bondservant: I am forbidden to be marked with a false image.
Officer: Do you have on any underwear? Bondservant: That's none of your business.
Officer: Well, you need to put on these jail clothes. Bondservant: What I have on is sufficient, because the Lord has given me these clothes to wear. If you want those on me, you'll have to put them on me and steal the clothes off my back. Two thousand years ago, when Christ was a prisoner of the State, the officers of Caesar stole the clothes off of Jesus' back as well (Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34, John 19:23-24), and it will be an honor for me to suffer for His sake as He has suffered for my sake (Philippians 1:29, 1 Peter 2:20; 3:14). But, in any case, I will not wear the clothes of a criminal. All that I have, and all that I am, belongs to God (Psalm 24:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19), and is a gift from my Father (James 1:17). Therefore, what you steal from me, you steal from Him.
https://www.ecclesia.org/truth/movement.html

Hi! Do you know why, since a couple of days ago, whenever I try to update my system, the installer tries to download the whole chromium repo? I'm only guessing it'll try and compile it next. The context suggests something to do with electron, but it's never happened before. I also haven't installed anything new, if anything at all, I've been deleting stuff for the past weeks...
edit: IDK how to post images here so I uploaded a screenshot to imgur: https://imgur.com/a/Lwxj1QF

I've got a 2022 EV6 First Edition, bought used with ±28k miles in January. 12v battery died for the first time (foreshadowing) the day before I went into a local dealership to get new tires installed, so I called to add a diagnosis of the battery issue to my service appointment. Sat in the dealership for 4 hours, and my service advisor came out a few times to make statements ranging from "Your battery isn't under warranty" (it was less than 36 months old, for reference) to "Ok, actually it is", to "It tests fine, so it's not eligible for warranty replacement". I got the last update from the advisor 5 minutes after they closed, so I didn't even have the option to simply buy a new battery. The advisor suggested that my mistake was jumping my car and driving it in, and if I had it towed with a dead battery, it might have tested low enough for replacement. Good to know. My car was finally ready about 15 minutes later, and the advisor came out to ask if I would like a car wash. Given that they had been officially closed for almost half-an-hour at this point, and that I been there for the entire day, I said "no". "That's what I figured" the advisor replied. I hindsight, it's probably good I passed on the car wash, because when I got home, I inspected the wheels and noticed black smudges and scratches on all 4 wheels. The dealer damaged all 4 alloys on the wheel balancing machine in the process of installing the new tires.
I went back in to the dealership after work 3 days later (unannounced) to mention this damage, the fact the battery had once again died earlier that day, and that the amount of vibration I was getting at highway speed sure made it seem like the wheels hadn't been balanced (in spite of the damage/evidence suggesting otherwise). Neither the service advisor or service manager had any clue how the damage could have happened, but said they would coordinate with the contractor they work with for rim repairs on getting the damage assessed and repaired. We agreed I come would in Saturday (this was Tuesday), but if I could be there earlier, I'd let them know. While I was in the shop, I paid out-of-pocket to have a new battery installed.
Over the next few days, I tried 3 or 4 times to contact the service advisor (calls and voicemails) to expedite the appointment with the rim shop, but didn't get a call back. Having heard nothing, I simply showed-up first thing Saturday morning. The service advisor I had worked with the previous Saturday was not there, so I explained the situation (damaged tires, dead 12v battery replaced on my dime, unbalanced wheels) to a different service advisor. He advised me that, unfortunately, the tire shop was not open on Saturday. News that could have been shared at some point in the previous 3-4 days in response to my repeated attempts to confirm an appointment. This new advisor offered to arrange having the car picked-up at my residence and repaired at the tire shop, which was fairly close to where I lived. In the course of our conversation, he also disclosed that the dealership had been working on the wheel balancing machine a couple days earlier because it needed new "pads", so the damage made sense to him, if not the two people I had spoken with previously.
I coordinated with this new advisor to get the wheels repaired at a tire shop and attempt another balancing. They picked-up the car at my house, took it to the tire shop, and brought it back later that day. When I got home from work, I confirmed that the rims had been repaired (yes), and took it for a test drive on the highway and immediately noticed the same vibration and feedback I had previously. I texted the most recent service advisor (he gave me his cell number, and I wanted to start documentation) to ask if they had even attempted to balance the tires, and he replied that "they drove it at higher speeds and said they couldn't feel anything, but it may be the tires that are on there (that I had just bought). Those tires, though amazing in the snow can cause some road vibration" I replied to say it sounds like they drove it straight to the shop on the 45mph road between there and my home, and that I had specifically mentioned highway speed, so I'm not surprised they didn't notice anything. I should note that the first/previous advisor also suggested the noise and vibration was normal with the tires I bought (Michelin Crossclimate 2). In other words: I'm just being overly sensitive and there wasn't really an issue. I told service advisor #2 that I would just take the car to Firestone and have them balance the wheels. Firestone confirmed that 3 of the 4 tires were out-of-balance, and further, that the alignment (another service I paid the dealership for in addition to the tire installation) was off. They added 5oz to each of the two rear wheels, 1oz to one front wheel, and aligned them. Problem solved. After I paid somebody else for the service I already paid the dealership for, that is.
Flash forward to Monday of the following week: I approach my car to head into work and the handles don't pop-out. Hit the unlock button on the fob. Nothing. Brand new 12v battery is dead. This time, rather than jump it, I initiate a roadside assistance request through the KIA Connect app so the car can be towed in it's current state directly to the dealership. 4-5 hours later, the second or third tow company KIA tried finally picks-up the EV6 and takes it to the dealership. I call the dealership to let them know it's on the way and remind them of the recent history. As an aside: I also spoke directly with the tow truck driver, who wanted to confirm that he could put the car in neutral. I told him no, not with a dead 12v battery (maybe I'm wrong there?). He suggested jumping it, and I told him why that wasn't an option (because the dealership would likely deny there was a problem if the battery had any signs of life). He seemed to think he could get it on the flatbed, but wasn't sure he could get it off. Note that I filled-out the roadside assistance request in the KIA connect app in such a way that I was assured I got a flatbed, and I had also attested to the fact the car could not be put into neutral on the same form. I never heard anything else about issues getting the car onto, or off the flatbed, so I assume they figured it out. None of that exchange inspired confidence, though... so I half expect to discover damage related to the tow whenever I finally see my car again.
I say all of this to set the stage for a few questions:

1. What is the typical timeline owners have seen in getting the ICCU fixed? My EV6 was towed to the dealership on April 15 (this is May 1, 2024, for future reference). After finally confirming that the issue was, in fact, the ICCU (a possibility I suggested on my very first visit with dead 12v battery), I was originally told the part would arrive on May 10th, but I got a text update yesterday (April 30, 2024) from a new (3rd) advisor that the new ETA of the part was "end of May". So, best case scenario, it's shaping-up to be a 6-week+ process. Any corroboration from other owners on that being typical?
2. The latest update on the ETA of the part (ICCU) was accompanied by a 3rd offer of a loaner vehicle, which I have declined twice thus far. I kept my previous daily driver because, frankly, I had done enough research to know this was probably coming (which is why I had a NOCO 12v booster before I even took delivery of the EV6). Given my experience with this dealership, my first instinct is that this an attempt to somehow charge me for something, even if the ICCU is both under warranty and an active (?) recall. I'm tempted to get the loaner just so I don't need to rely on my wife to take me back to the dealership when my EV6 is finally ready, but that only saves a trip if they deliver the loaner to my house. At this point, I suspect they're trying to find a way to screw me, so I'm wondering what other owner's "loaner" experiences have been.
3. Speaking of being screwed: Is the recall for the ICCU active? I've not received any notification. If the recall isn't active, is there some way this dealership could find a way to charge me for this repair? If anything, I feel like I should be charging them for my time dealing with all this nonsense over the last month... not to mention being deprived of the my car for 6 weeks (until the timeline changes again)... and the 12v battery that I paid to replace, when it's SOC was only a symptom of an underlying problem that all parties were probably well aware of... or the wheel balancing and alignment that I paid for twice.

Thanks in advance for any feedback, and thanks for reading my essay!

I have created a ton of tools that help writers that are struggling, one of which is a spreadsheet full of world-building questions for those who write fantasysci fi. I will be picking some parts to publish, but if you think that there would be interest in the spreadsheet, I can post that, too.
First part is this section of questions about the species on your unique world/planet
General Species Information:

1. How many distinct species exist on your planet?
2. What are the criteria for classifying a group as a separate species?
3. Are there recognized taxonomic categories for different species?
4. How do species interact within ecosystems?
5. Are there dominant or keystone species that heavily influence ecosystems?
6. What is the typical lifespan of various species?
7. Are there seasonal variations in the behavior of different species?
8. Do species exhibit migratory patterns or movements?
9. Are there endangered or protected species on your planet?
10. How do different species contribute to the planet's biodiversity?

Physical Characteristics:

1. What are the physical sizes of various species?
2. Do species exhibit sexual dimorphism in physical characteristics?
3. Are there species with unique adaptations to specific environments?
4. How do different species reproduce and care for their offspring?
5. Are there species with extraordinary strength or speed?
6. What sensory abilities do various species possess?
7. Do species have unique markings or colors for identification?
8. Are there species with specialized limbs or appendages?
9. How do species adapt to changes in their environments?
10. Are there species with unique anatomical features?

Behavioral Traits:

1. How do different species communicate with each other?
2. Are there recognized mating rituals or courtship behaviors?
3. What role does social behavior play in different species?
4. Do species exhibit hierarchical structures within their groups?
5. How do species handle conflicts or disputes?
6. Are there migratory patterns or seasonal behaviors?
7. Do different species form alliances or cooperate for survival?
8. Are there nocturnal or diurnal behaviors among species?
9. What role does play or recreation play in various species' lives?
10. Are there species with unique learning abilities or intelligence?

Habitats and Environments:

1. Where do different species predominantly inhabit on the planet?
2. Are there species adapted to extreme climates or conditions?
3. How do various species interact with their specific environments?
4. Are there migratory patterns or movements between habitats?
5. What is the impact of human activities on different species' habitats?
6. Do certain species exhibit territorial behaviors?
7. Are there recognized nesting or denning behaviors among species?
8. How do species contribute to the overall health of their ecosystems?
9. Are there symbiotic or mutually beneficial relationships between species?
10. How do species adapt to changes in their natural habitats?

Diet and Feeding Patterns:

1. What types of diets do various species have?
2. Are there herbivorous, carnivorous, and omnivorous species?
3. How do different species hunt or gather food?
4. Are there species with unique feeding adaptations?
5. Do certain species play specific roles in balancing ecosystems through their diets?
6. Are there seasonal variations in feeding patterns?
7. How do species handle competition for food resources?
8. Are there recognized migration patterns related to food availability?
9. What impact do human activities have on different species' diets?
10. Are there species with specialized digestive systems?

Reproductive Strategies:

1. How do various species reproduce, and are there different reproductive strategies?
2. Are there recognized mating seasons or reproductive cycles?
3. How many offspring do different species typically have?
4. Do species invest heavily in parental care or exhibit more independent offspring?
5. What role do environmental factors play in reproductive success?
6. Are there recognized courtship rituals or displays?
7. How do different species attract mates?
8. Are there recognized gestation or incubation periods for offspring?
9. Do certain species exhibit monogamous or polygamous mating systems?
10. How do species ensure the survival of their offspring?

Cultural and Societal Aspects:

1. Do different species have cultural practices or traditions?
2. How are knowledge and traditions passed down among species?
3. Are there recognized leaders or influencers within species groups?
4. What role does cooperation play in species societies?
5. How do different species handle conflicts or disputes within their communities?
6. Are there recognized ceremonies or rituals among species?
7. How do species handle changes or introductions of new elements into their societies?
8. Do different species have ways of expressing emotions or social bonds?
9. Are there recognized forms of art or creative expression among species?
10. How do different species address issues of justice or societal norms?

Interspecies Interactions:

1. How do different species interact with each other?
2. Are there alliances or conflicts between certain species?
3. Do species engage in trade or exchange of resources?
4. Are there recognized communication methods between species?
5. What role do interspecies collaborations play in survival?
6. How do different species contribute to each other's well-being?
7. Are there recognized instances of cooperation during times of crisis?
8. How do different species navigate shared territories or resources?
9. Are there cultural exchanges between species?
10. How do different species handle misunderstandings or conflicts?

Evolutionary Histories:

1. What are the evolutionary origins of different species?
2. Are there recognized evolutionary milestones or adaptations?
3. How have different species evolved to coexist on the planet?
4. Are there species with shared ancestors or common evolutionary paths?
5. What impact do environmental changes have on species evolution?
6. Are there recognized extinction events in your planet's history?
7. How do different species contribute to the planet's overall evolutionary trajectory?
8. Are there recognized periods of speciation or diversification?
9. How do different species adapt to changes in ecosystems over time?
10. What role does genetic diversity play in species survival?

Human-Species Interactions:

1. How do humans interact with different species on the planet?
2. Are there recognized conservation efforts to protect specific species?
3. How do human activities impact the habitats and survival of different species?
4. Are there conflicts or collaborations between humans and certain species?
5. Do different species play roles in human cultures or traditions?
6. What role do different species play in human economies?
7. Are there ethical considerations in human interactions with different species?
8. How do humans contribute to the well-being of other species?
9. Are there recognized efforts to study and understand different species?
10. How do humans contribute to the preservation of biodiversity on the planet?

These questions explore the diversity and intricacies of various species on your planet, covering aspects ranging from physical characteristics to cultural and societal dynamics, and their interactions with humans and each other.

Sleep plays a vital role in the overall health and well-being of children, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, many children with autism experience difficulties with sleep, which can have significant impacts on their daytime functioning and quality of life. In this article, we explore strategies for supporting children with autism in developing healthy sleep habits, addressing common sleep challenges, and promoting better sleep outcomes for the entire family.
Understanding Sleep Challenges in Autism
Children with autism often experience a range of sleep challenges, including difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, and irregular sleep patterns. These challenges may be attributed to various factors, including sensory sensitivities, anxiety, communication difficulties, and co-occurring conditions such as ADHD or epilepsy. Understanding the underlying causes of sleep disturbances in children with autism is essential for implementing effective interventions.
Establishing a Consistent Bedtime Routine
One of the most effective strategies for promoting healthy sleep habits in children with autism is establishing a consistent bedtime routine. A predictable bedtime routine provides structure and signals to the child that it is time to wind down and prepare for sleep. The routine should include calming activities such as reading a book, taking a warm bath, or engaging in gentle sensory activities to help the child relax and transition to sleep.
Creating a Sleep-Conducive Environment
Creating a sleep-conducive environment is essential for supporting children with autism in getting quality sleep. This includes ensuring that the bedroom is quiet, dark, and comfortable, with minimal sensory distractions. Consider using blackout curtains, white noise machines, or weighted blankets to create a soothing sleep environment. It's also important to address any sensory sensitivities that may disrupt sleep, such as clothing tags or scratchy sheets.
Promoting Relaxation Techniques
Teaching children with autism relaxation techniques can help them cope with anxiety and stress and promote better sleep. Deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery are effective relaxation techniques that can be incorporated into the bedtime routine to help children unwind and prepare for sleep. Encourage the child to practice these techniques regularly to build resilience and reduce nighttime anxiety.
Addressing Sensory Needs
Sensory sensitivities can significantly impact a child's ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. It's essential to identify and address any sensory triggers that may be contributing to sleep disturbances. This may involve providing sensory-friendly bedding and pajamas, using weighted blankets or compression vests to provide deep pressure input, and incorporating sensory activities into the bedtime routine to help regulate the child's nervous system.
Implementing Behavior Management Strategies
Behavior management strategies can be helpful in addressing sleep challenges in children with autism. Positive reinforcement techniques, such as reward charts or token systems, can motivate children to follow bedtime routines and sleep independently. Consistent and clear expectations, along with praise and encouragement for desired behaviors, can help establish healthy sleep habits over time.
Seeking Professional Support
If sleep disturbances persist despite implementing these strategies, it may be beneficial to seek professional support from a healthcare provider or sleep specialist. A comprehensive evaluation can help identify any underlying medical or behavioral factors contributing to sleep difficulties and guide the development of an individualized treatment plan. This may include medication management, behavioral therapy, or referral to specialized sleep clinics.
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Conclusion
Supporting children with autism in developing healthy sleep habits requires patience, understanding, and a proactive approach. By implementing strategies such as establishing a consistent bedtime routine, creating a sleep-conducive environment, promoting relaxation techniques, addressing sensory needs, and implementing behavior management strategies, parents and caregivers can help their child get the restorative sleep they need for optimal health and well-being. Seeking professional support when needed can further enhance the effectiveness of interventions and ensure that children with autism and their families can enjoy better sleep outcomes and improved quality of life.

Do keep in mind that, ideologically, my group defines technocracy as "A social model where reason is the primary cultural value driving decision-making, especially in politics.". We also aren't arguing hypotheticals, we're looking to establish a technocracy through methods that are actually in our power. At least theoretically.

First, let's understand Representative Democracy.

Representative Democracy works by delegating the control over resources to the capitalist class and control over politics to a bureaucratic class under the influence of the capitalist class. The bureaucratic class gives the people options from among them to choose from, and the people choose one of those options. This is good, as it creates **accountability,** which is one fundamental advantage representative democracy has over other proposals. Any other proposal should figure out a way to maintain this accountability. Now don't get confused, this isn't democracy. It's not rule by the people. It's simply a method that holds the political leaders accountable.
The other advantage representative democracy has over other proposals is that it divides power among as many people as possible. This is very key for the civil liberties people enjoy in the west. You won't get arrested for criticizing Biden because he's not really in charge, American presidents have very limited power. Their administrations have power, but they personally don't. Because of this, you can criticize them or protest against them. Again, don't get confused, this isn't because they respect your rights. When you say something that matters, you end up like Snowden or Assange.
Now, the reality of representative democracy may not match up with the myths it's based on, but it's still a decent system for these two reasons. It also has room for some social mobility, which is nice.

What would a technocratic representative democracy look like?

The main problem with our current representative democracies is that they're headed by bureaucrats. There's also a good point to be made about them attracting the corrupt. However, in a technocracy, the experts would decide who the candidates are and the people would vote on them. Power would still be divided among a lot of people. One difference it would have from our current representative democracies is that a technocracy wouldn't have clear political divisions. Parties would still exist, but less animosity between such parties is necessary for the scientific method to thrive. Parties would have to be more willing to cooperate with parties they disagree with.

How would that work?

For starters, this isn't a proposal you can attempt by advocating for a system change. You can't just make a law making it illegal for bureaucrats to run parties. That's not a realistic goal and would be met with tons of resistance from the establishment. And heck, how do you even define "bureaucrat" or "expert"? No, this is a proposal one can only attempt by pushing for cultural change. We need two cultural traits for this proposal to work:
1- The culture has to value reason, discourse, expertise and the academia.
2- The culture has to encourage its people to be politically active. Including academics, who normally aren't politically active.
These two cultural traits, backed up by some anti-lobbying laws should naturally lead to the model we propose here.

What can we do to achieve this?

We will advocate for people to value reason more in their lives and hopefully teach others how to reason. We don't have to reinvent anything here, people way smarter than us have thought a lot about reasoning. What we have to do is to communicate this to the average person. We will start with YouTube but social media has very limited reach. More traditional tools of mass communication would have to be organized in the following years.
We also have to figure out a way to increase communication between academics and the people. We couldn't figure out a foolproof way to do that yet, but we have our ideas and we'll be attempting them in the near future.
Our arguments have one advantage others don't: reason. Reason itself is something everyone values. Everyone claims their beliefs are based on reason. Every political movement, every politician claims the same thing. The cultural infrastructure is already there. All we have to do is to build on it, without disrespecting anyone's values or trying to make them feel stupid. Other than that, as technocrats, we should able to change our stances based on new information. That's not a trait any political movement has, so it should hopefully help our cause as well.
An international, organized technocratic movement can influence such a change. We are starting this summer, when are you?

I have been following CoTE and this sub since 2018 and there have always been issues with this sub every now and then but most of the times the mods either shut them down and instill order and make rules to prevent those things from happening, like the "I'm Ayanokouji" posts.
However recently I have been seeing posts especially inciting degenerate behaviour where in the comments people have been literally writing porn sexualising themselves with certain characters.
I have never seen an anime subreddit do this, not even for more ecchi series honestly.
If you look at my post history I am very active on this sub and I generally post theories, analysis, fanarts, memes, etc. and I think that is the type of constructive content that should be on the sub. Not literal porn where people are writing essays on how they want to violate a fictional character.
And I know there are a lot of people who think the same and want to talk about the LN and aren't just horny all the time. When I or someone else make any analysis or theory posts so many people have such amazing insight and write great stuff.
Now I am not saying everyone turn saint or something but at least don't write entire paragraph/s of how you will fuck a fictional character. It's fine if the degeneracy level has some control..things like "this character is stacked, that character is thick, etc" is at least fine but being actual incels degenerates is not.
Just my two scents and I know nobody cares but I just had to get it out of my system. Thanks for your time!
Edit; Also this is not meant as hate for the mods, I have massive respect for them that they take their time out of their daily lives to moderate this sub. It would have been much worse if they were not here.

Hi there,
I try to setup "Documenso" via Docker inside of Plesk. Documenso needs PostgreSQL to work with. So, as I only have the Web Admin Edition, I can't manage PostgreSQL inside of my Plesk - so I thought, I'll set the database up with docker. But whatever I try, I can't connect to the database with the "Documenso"-Docker.
Here are my Docker-Files:
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PostgreSQL-Docker
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Documenso-Docker
These are 2 Containers inside my Docker-Extension inside of Plesk. When I spin up the PostgreSQL-Container, it listens to connections - says the log.
2024-05-01 10:07:26.494 UTC [1] LOG: starting PostgreSQL 16.2 (Debian 16.2-1.pgdg120+2) on x86_64-pc-linux-gnu, compiled by gcc (Debian 12.2.0-14) 12.2.0, 64-bit 2024-05-01 10:07:26.495 UTC [1] LOG: listening on IPv4 address "0.0.0.0", port 5432 2024-05-01 10:07:26.495 UTC [1] LOG: listening on IPv6 address "::", port 5432 2024-05-01 10:07:26.496 UTC [1] LOG: listening on Unix socket "/varun/postgresql/.s.PGSQL.5432" 2024-05-01 10:07:26.499 UTC [28] LOG: database system was shut down at 2024-04-30 15:48:04 UTC 2024-05-01 10:07:26.551 UTC [1] LOG: database system is ready to accept connections
When I then spin up the Documenso-Container, it starts and can't reach the database with this error:
Prisma schema loaded from packages/prisma/schema.prisma Datasource "db": PostgreSQL database "postgres_documenso", schema "public" at "postgres_documenso:5432"
▲ Next.js 14.0.3 - Local: http://ae22e38a188f:3000 - Network: http://172.29.0.2:3000
✓ Ready in 127ms + npx prisma migrate deploy --schema ./packages/prisma/schema.prisma Error: P1001: Can't reach database server at \postgres_documenso`:`5432``
Please make sure your database server is running at \postgres_documenso`:`5432`. npm notice npm notice New minor version of npm available! 10.2.4 -> 10.7.0 npm notice Changelog: https://github.com/npm/cli/releases/tag/v10.7.0 npm notice Run `npm install -g npm@10.7.0` to update! npm notice + node apps/web/server.js`
The "NEXT_PRIVATE_DATABASE_URL" and "NEXT_PRIVATE_DIRECT_DATABASE_URL" looks like this:
postgresql://:@:5432/?schema=public&connect_timeout=30&pool_timeout=30&socket_timeout=30
I can't manage to get it to work so, that the "Documenso"-Container can reach the "PostgreSQL"-Container.
Do you have any ideas?
Thanks in Advance!

Honest question - I've been looking at different low-cost options for several international phone numbers for a startup I'm providing IT services for.
As part of my research, I came across several competitors tailored towards SMBs (I didn't test them and I'm not recommending them, nor do I have an opinion on them) - Zadarma, CallHippo, etc.
Out of those, Twilio seemed the most mature company, had the "sleek look" and I was kinda impressed at their "breadth of vision" - it seemed like they're trying to be the "AWS of communication", so I went ahead and registered.
Upon trying to perform basically anything useful, I'm being asked to provide a picture of a government-issued ID.
Don't get me wrong - I understand KYC (even though it's kinda BS - I reside in EU and for example I have an e-signature with which I can prove my identity to many official institutions in the EU - instead I'm being asked to take the risk that my personal data and gov. ID will be slapped into an open S3 bucket by a low-cost subcontractor...) and I've done this many times with many different providers.
**HOWEVER**:

1. Twilio's own documentation DIRECTLY states that no Gov. ID is required to activate your account: https://www.twilio.com/docs/messaging/guides/how-to-use-your-free-trial-account#how-to-upgrade-your-account - "All you need to do to upgrade is provide payment information — your credit card details or Paypal account — on the billing page"
2. I opened a ticket asking them to explain if this is normal and why their product's behavior contradicts their own documentation. It's been 4 DAYS and I have no response or any sort of reaction. To me this is a BIG RED FLAG - a ticket with a valid PII question is simply ignored.
3. I'm trying to register as a BUSINESS and again, according to their docs, the registration for businesses requires entirely different documents - see here (my country is not Germany, but the requirements are very similar)

Finally, I do remember when Twilio was just starting a few years ago and they spend millions (gazillions?) dollars for advertisements - I saw their ads pop up everywhere tech-related.
While that's understandable for a new startup, marketing-heavy businesses are prone to being bought out by someone who wants the clients, but does not intend to provide the same level of service (or even worse..) and I'm a bit concerned about that, as well.
So back to the title - Is Twilio a scam? Or is it just that their documentation is out-of-date and their support is pretty ... lackluster?
I genuinely need to use such a service, and Twilio seemed like a serious provider from the outside... And while I hate sending pics of my ID, I understand it might be necessary, I just want to know what I'm signing up for...
EDIT: Added 3. point
(Since this is my first post in this Sub, I tried to follow the rules, but I might have failed - please let me know if I failed and I'll try to fix the issues)

somehow my activity progress bar is not showing up in the game (fletching progress)
I try to enable it in the edit mode(advanced options) but when I save and exit, it does not save? Am I doing something wrong?

First time posting here. I've had covid twice this past year and a half and wasn't able to get medical care due to lack of health insurance so my healths just been deteriorating this whole time. This past March I finally got health insurance and was finally able to finally see my PCP for the first time a couple weeks ago. I kept going to work in knee braces and wrist braces for months and months but my right leg has become such a huge source of pain and has felt like it's becoming weaker now too; it's gotten to the point where it's now hard to walk and stand more and more often. After seeing my PCP he gave me a referral for a rhumetologist but I'm not going to be able to see them till June and it felt like every day my healths been getting worse, so I had to quit my job because going in every day felt like playing Russian roulette with my body and I can't risk things getting even worse.
Not having to physically push myself every day has taken a lot of physical stress off me, but the past few days the pain has been so bad so constantly I've been bedridden most of the time unable to do any of my active hobbies (making different kinds of art) and watching things and playing games has become mind-numbing. My friends mostly live busy lives, my roommate got sick at work so we've been staying away from each other so I don't catch it (covid's ruined my immune system), and I've just been laying here thinking about I haven't gone outside and have barely physically spoken to anyone in days.
I just don't know what to do with myself right now. I feel so listless and isolated. I've never been the super active social type but now I'm literally just laying trying not to move with no one to talk to for hours at a time. I don't know what I should be doing, and I'm feeling really, really alone.

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· Integration of IoT and Automation Technologies: The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and automation in smart indoor garden systems represents a significant leap forward in indoor gardening technology. These systems allow users to remotely monitor and control various aspects of their indoor gardens, such as watering schedules, nutrient levels, and environmental conditions, through smartphone apps or web platforms. This level of automation enhances convenience and accessibility, particularly for busy urban dwellers or novice gardeners seeking simplified gardening solutions.
· Focus on Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Solutions: Sustainability is a driving force behind the adoption of smart indoor garden systems. By utilizing eco-friendly growing methods like hydroponics or aquaponics, which require less water and space compared to traditional soil-based gardening, these systems minimize environmental impact and promote resource efficiency. Additionally, the integration of energy-efficient LED lighting systems reduces energy consumption while providing optimal light spectra for plant growth, further aligning with sustainability goals.
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· Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are revolutionizing indoor gardening by optimizing plant growth conditions and providing intelligent insights for plant care. AI-powered smart indoor garden systems can analyze environmental data, monitor plant health parameters, and recommend personalized care routines based on plant species, growth stage, and historical performance. This level of intelligence enhances gardening success rates and empowers users with actionable insights to maximize plant growth and yield.
Market Opportunities:
The smart indoor garden market presents a plethora of opportunities for stakeholders to capitalize on emerging trends and technological advancements. With the increasing urbanization and the growing focus on sustainability, there is a rising demand for indoor gardening solutions that enable individuals to cultivate fresh produce in urban environments with limited space. Opportunities abound in integrating Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and automation technologies into indoor garden systems, enhancing convenience and accessibility for users seeking simplified gardening solutions. Moreover, the expansion of product offerings and customization options allows manufacturers to cater to diverse user preferences and space constraints, tapping into niche segments of the market. Additionally, the emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly solutions aligns with growing environmental consciousness, driving demand for indoor garden systems that utilize eco-friendly growing methods and energy-efficient lighting systems.
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The Smart Indoor Garden Market Segmentation:
By Type:

• Small Garden
• Wall Garden
• Floor Garden
• Others

By Solutions:

• Smart Sensing
• Smart Pest Management
• Self-Watering
• Others

By Growing System:

• Hydroponics
• Aeroponics
• Aquaponics
• Soil-based
• Hybrid

By End-Use:

• Residential
• Commercial

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

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• Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Pestle Analysis, Porter’s Five Force model, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to Smart Indoor Garden market
• Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional and country-level markets from 2020-2030

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