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Is it fair to call a movie bad if you walked out before the ending?
Some viewers say if a film loses you in the first hour, that's a verdict in itself. Others argue you can't judge a story without seeing how it resolves, since endings can redeem or recontextualize everything before them.
Is it rude to reply to a text with just a thumbs-up emoji?
The thumbs-up reply is a quick way to acknowledge a message, but some people read it as cold, dismissive, or passive-aggressive. Is it efficient courtesy or a small social slight?
Should spoilers for decades-old movies and books be fair game?
Some say a twist from a film or novel that is decades old is public knowledge and fair to discuss freely. Others say every new viewer deserves a fresh first experience, no matter how old the story is.
Should tipping culture disappear?
The tablet spins around and asks for twenty-two percent. A case about wages, guilt, and who should be paying service staff.
Lindsay Clancy: guilty or not guilty
Lindsay Clancy murdered her three children and then attempted suicide. She's pleaded not guilty, arguing that she cannot be held criminally liable because her mental state was impaired at the time of the murders.
Is ambient lamp lighting cozier than overhead lighting?
Ambient lighting provided by lamps that are 2200-2700K is much more enjoyable than overhead bright that are 5500K+