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		throwaway2037 10 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: New gel restores dental enamel and could revolutio... This is a fallacy: "If no one agrees to do performative research, the problem will be solved." It is like saying, if everyone stops subscribing to OnlyFans or liking spicy pics on Instagram, it will go away. There will always be sycophants willing to do "performative research" or ... other things.

hansvm 10 days ago | [–]

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rhubarbtree 9 days ago | | [–]

If everyone stops subscribing to OnlyFans, why will OnlyFans exist?

wkat4242 10 days ago | [–]

Why would I want to stop liking spicy pictures though :P

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