‘You’re parked right beside me again, like old times. Should I go pop your tires?’ you joked. I glared you down sideways without even facing away from my laptop. ‘You trying to make an enemy out of me? How about I go pop yours?’ ‘Try me’. Stupid, shit-eating grin. I had one too. Almost simultaneously, we both stood up as if we were about to run outside to commit the aforementioned crimes. Then we laughed, and sat back down just as simultaneously. 'Are you still playing that one farming game?’ ‘Which one?’ ‘The one on your Switch. You know, that one you always used to play…’ ‘Animal Crossing?’ ‘Yea, that one. Do you still play it?’ I paused. I had to find words that were the perfect balance of non-accusatory and emotionally detached. ‘I haven’t really played much recently.’ I can’t look at the consoles that you bought me anymore. ‘Oh. That’s ok.’ ‘Are you playing anything recently?’ I offered. You gave me a defeated smile. ‘I mean, there’s not much to play. Think I’ve turned on GTA once or twice.’ ‘You don’t play with other people?' ‘Again, there’s not that much to play.’ ‘I see.’ We were supposed to play so many things together. Silence. Out of the corner of my eye, I could sense you staring at me, and by now I could tell you were trying to think of things to say that wouldn’t set both of us off. After a few seconds, your question finally came: ‘How’s your family?’ I didn’t know how to respond. There were too many things I’d gathered in my mind over the past few weeks, so I landed on, ‘They’re good.’ Pause. ‘How’s yours?’ You paused too. ‘They’re doing well. I didn’t know about… you know. Snapchat.’ ‘Yea. Jessie deleted me right away, that same day that you told them.’ You couldn’t look at me. You stared at your desk as if the two of you were deep in conversation. ‘Penny was maybe two weeks after.’ My eyes started to go a little blurry, so I looked away. ‘It’s ok though, I understand.’ I understand that they don’t see me in their lives ever again. ‘I’m sorry.’ ‘It’s ok,’ I repeated. I tried to get my tongue to stay put, but I just didn’t have the strength anymore. ‘We were just starting to become a family, and then…’ I could barely continue, my eyes were starting to flood. You looked away in shame, or maybe it was apologetically. ‘I never got to tell her congratulations.’ ‘For what?’ ‘The baby. I never got to say congratulations on the pregnancy.’ I stared at my computer screen as if I was too deep in my work to care about the family I thought I had become a part of, and how it was ripped away from me in a single heartbreaking day. ‘I’m sorry.’ ‘It’s ok.’ I turned my attention back to my work and pretended to be busy. You hurried to change the subject, perhaps more for your own sake than for mine. ‘How’s the job search going?’ A bit of relief. ‘It’s ok. I got a screening call about a week and a half ago and a screening email today too.’ ‘That’s good!’ ‘Yea, but who knows. I was thinking I might actually end up working overseas for a bit.’ ‘Oh.’ I didn’t dare to look at what kind of expression you were making. ‘You should go to Japan. There’s this guy I know at school who taught English there through a government program.’ ‘Yea, I think I’ve heard of that one. But I don’t think I’ll go through that program. I don’t really know after all whether I really want to or not. We’ll see.’ ‘You should,’ you insisted, as if you had the right to. You continued, as if I’d already made up my mind: ‘I’m really happy for you.’ I know that if you leave, this really is the end. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw you pull up your sleeve to wipe away your tears. ‘I hope it’s a boy,’ I said. ‘What?’ ‘The baby. I hope it’s a boy.’ I’ll never get to say hello to him for the first time or hold him. ‘Me too.’ I’ll never get to win that bet we made. Too many tears were falling between us now, too many to be work-appropriate. It was a miracle no one came and caught us making such a mess of our hoodie sleeves. ‘I’m going to the bathroom for a bit. Let’s take a little break,’ you said, before getting up and hurrying away. I dried my eyes and tried to stop them from flooding again. After a few minutes, you came back and sat at your desk silently. ‘Should I go pop your tires?’ you asked again after one last long pause, as if you wanted me to think really hard before you had to say any more. Who tells jokes with such a pleading inflection? In your eyes were mountains of words, condensed into just that one single question. In this conversation of so many words left unsaid, you finally spoke something resembling your feelings. ‘Should I go pop your tires, so that you can’t leave?’

I’ve been with my company for nine years. During that time, I’ve only ever received their annual raises which every employee receives which is 3%.
Today I had my annual review and it went really well. After the review was over, I decided to send my supervisor an email that’s been sitting in my drafts for a year. It was an email where I inquired about getting a raise.
I sent the email at 2pm today and by the time I had to clock out at 5pm, I got nothing back. No, “thanks, I’ll look into it” nothing.
It’s now 9pm and I’m a nervous wreck. I’ve never asked for a raise from a job in my life. I believe I have imposter syndrome so I often times feel like I’m doing a horrible job and my employer just feels bad for me so they keep me.
After asking for this raise, I’m afraid this will be the last straw and they’ll tell me to take a hike.
My friends told me the worst that will happen is they will just say no. Is this true?

I live in two states, MA and FL. I made my car insurance in FL as my car would be parked for some months as well as got a license here and my mail here. I’m going to live up in MA for the next 6 months and am wondering if I will no longer have my health insurance there? I am currently unemployed and was needing it until I get a full time job in which I would switch over to. Do I need to call and reapply for Masshealth? Or should I be good with coverage? I need to go to the doctor once I’m up there in a few weeks for the remainder of the year. Thank you in advance to anyone who can give me some information!

52, male.
I hate my life. Complete monotony day after day after day after day after day.
I hate the house I live in. It's tiny and I'm so very sick of it.
I hate my job. 90k/year and I'm miserable. Bunch of phony, insincere, ass kissing 20 somethings who sit in meetings throwing around word salads all day. Accomplishing nothing. It's boring and unsatisfying work. I can't quit unless I can find something paying something close to the same. To close to retirement to be unemployed for a long period of time. I've been looking for 2 years.
I have no friends. My best friend died a few months ago. Lost touch with all the rest or they're married, moved away, you name it. I talk to nobody.
I have no family.
The 2 best things in my life.....the only 2 things I enjoy in my life......are the same 2 things that prevent me from driving my truck off a cliff. My children. Funny isn't it? Without them I could just leave this planet without guilt. Just go. But I can't do that to them. I'm stuck.
Spiraling into the abyss. The clock is ticking on my life and it's not been real fun. I want to go.

Hey fellow teachers,
I recently went through a series of interviews for a teaching position and although I didn't get the job, I find myself developing a crush on the interviewer. It's an awkward situation, and I'm not quite sure how to handle it. I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice.
During the interview process, we had some engaging conversations about our hobbies and realized we have quite a few things in common. Toward the end of our last interview, he mentioned that we could stay in touch, even if they don't offer me the job. Now, I might be reading too much into it, as he could have simply been polite, but it struck me as a bit odd.
Considering this, I wonder if it would be strange to reach out to him if I secure another job first. Would it be appropriate to email him and offer my contact information? I certainly don't want to make him uncomfortable or come across as creepy, so I'm looking for some advice on how to navigate this situation gracefully.
To provide a bit of context, I'm genuinely attracted to his personality and the connection we seemed to have, but I also understand the importance of maintaining professionalism in a work setting. I don't want to jeopardize any potential opportunities or make things awkward for either of us.
Has anyone been in a similar situation before? How did you handle it? Any thoughts, suggestions, or experiences you could share would be greatly appreciated.
TL;DR: Developed a crush on the interviewer during a job application process. Wondering if it would be appropriate to reach out and offer my contact information if I secure another job before they extend an offer. Seeking advice on navigating this situation professionally.
Looking forward to hearing your insights!

 48.2% American Pit Bull Terrier 34.6% Boxer 17.2% Supermutt 

 American Staffordshire Terrier Golden Retriever Bulldog 

I applied for this US brand that has a bunch of PH employers. I signed a job offer a month ago and they agreed that I can work a month after. I am about to start around this week and I sent out an email to them a few days ago to confirm and remind them na i’ll start soon. Pero until now wala silang email back. Naacknowledge naman yung signed job offer ko and they are excited to work with me raw pero i’m worried na baka biglang they changed their mind a month after because yun nga no reply. Huhu i’m stressed should I look for another one?
However, the person i’m talking to sobrang busy to the extent na she usually replies to me a week after or a few days after. Should i stop overthinking? I’ll start tomorrow with them :/

My friend Alice (22f) works on a farm as of late, and has been complaining to me about how boring it has been. She works 10 hour shifts overnight. She also has been having a ton of issues with her current unit as well as some family drama. So I’ve brought her gifts, made her food, and helped her clean her apartment.
We have been helping our mutual friend Angie (22f) during a time of temporary homelessness. And she has been telling me I’m not doing enough, being a shitty friend, etc - while I’ve offered to allow Angie to stay at my place and have me pay for her food and gas until she gets back on her feet.
She was complaining about her job over text to me today. I was cooking dinner and I wrote “you just stand around all day” when I meant to say “do you just stand around all day?” I was distracted by the boiling noodles and didn’t even realize I said something wrong. I didn’t know what her days were like so I was curious. She got super super mad and won’t respond to any calls or texts despite apologizing profusely. Her boyfriend is saying I fucked up.
Idk how to resolve this. I feel super bad and she won’t even talk to me. We’ve been good friends for two years and I don’t want our friendship to end over a text.

Seriously, can anyone explain to me why doctors care so god damn much about the sterilization of women? They never ever bring up any harmful side effects it may have, only that you may want children someday. So, to them, that’s apparently the only side effect. Why does that even matter? Because someone might “change” their mind someday?
I’m 23 and childfree. If I asked to get my tubes tied right now, I’d be denied without question. But, if I walked into a plastic surgery clinic and wanted a nose job, BBL, lip fillers, Botox, etc., you can bet your ass they’d be setting my appointment up ASAP. It doesn’t matter if I change my mind someday and regret getting all of that surgery. They don’t care. I will be causing irreversible changes to my body, but who cares, right? They’re getting their money.
So, I’m just confused on why it’s so frowned upon to become sterilized as a child free woman. These clinics aren’t doing it for free; they’re getting their money just as any other would. Why the hell is giving birth so important to them? When I say I don’t want kids and want to ensure I never have to make the difficult decision of getting an abortion, I fucking mean it. I’m willing to pay for it. Why argue? Obviously, that person doesn’t want kids. Why would you want them to potentially be a parent someday if they literally don’t want to be one?
It just pisses me off to no end.

I just got turned down for a technical editing help desk job because the company didn't want to wait for me to obtain security clearance (they wanted interim). I'm now looking to find a similar entry-level job (I have a BA in writing) and there are several entry-level help desk positions available in my area. Is this field something that would be similar /compatible with technical writing/editing?
(From what I understand it's all to do with IT tickets, just different areas of the dept).

I’ve been running Nike Pegasus for a few years now, nothing exciting but they do the job. Sadly my 37s, which i love, were starting to reach retirement age. So I bought 39s , after a few runs I developed what felt like Turf Toe on my left foot. I rested and after a few weeks I went back to my 37s because its just what was in front of me lol felt great even ran a couple of half Marathons. Today I went back to my 39s and now am starting to feel that same toe pain. Wondering if anyone ever had this problem, they don’t feel tight, maybe a bit roomier then my 37s.

What’s better than a good meal? My name’s Jaeho and I love food. While some may call me a deadbEAT because I don’t have a job at the moment, I’m just your normal happy guy who loves eating and my girlfriend of 7 years. That is until I got a breakup text yesterday. Where did things go wrong? I keep trying to look back through the years, but I just can't figure it out... ... Read A DeadbEAT's Meal - Chapter 72 - MangaPuma. Read more at https://mangapuma.com/a-deadbeats-meal/chapter-72

Disclamers:
This post is a bit ranty... I'm not looking a specific answer [I mean, my issue is reproductible on multiple distros, so I can't ask for a specific answer anyway], I'm just reaching the Linux community for some guidance and maybe someone will know what I could do. If this isn't the place for that, just delete my post.
I'm a linux n00b (well, I had few experience back in the early days of free Ubuntu DVDs)
I'm not a fanboy of anything, I HATE Windows but it just works [kind of like a Bethesta game, expect bugs and you don't want to use it stock], I'm a graphic designer and should have a Mac because that's how it works, don't ask questions*, but despite the big win with the ARM transition, everything Apple do is against my values. Forget "Think Different", it's now think like we want you to think and pay for premium unrepairable hardware that all look the same and get ready to pay subsciptions every software.*
It's not a surprise that I really LOVE having something custom, and you don't need to convince me that Linux is the best for that. Having used a Chromebook for few years just give me a big itch: what if I would have my own made (customized) slim linux OS?
I still have a big barrier though, I will never be good at coding or using the command line. It's not a question of skills, just my limitations of poor attention, trouble with reading - especially stuff that isn't in a sentence. \**

Disclamer over, I bought six months ago a NUC-like small PC (Intel N5105 SoC based) with the goal of making my own debuts in a homelab setup. It's a low-end system, but it should be quite enough for a Home Assistant and mini NAS build for a one user and 3 room appartment.
But before attempting to do so I took 3 months to test the hell out of Linux and doing plenty of stuff with over 20 distro and testing DWMs and making my first steps with virtualisation. I swear, I passed over 150 hours on this small box which was ironic because I purchased at the same time a new laptop (Ryzen 7 6800H 8c16t and an OLED screen) and it sat there unused beside work because I was just having too much fun with linux on my micro-PC. So I decided to buy a second mini-PC because after all, the first one was supposed to be used as a server.

This is when the fun ended.

The new mini-PC was a better one with NVME, 2.5GBit NIC and the USB-C port even support PD all this because of the new N95 SoC with faster clocks and more cache (don't ask me why Intel named N95/N100 as the sucessor of the N5095/N5105). This is amazing, I get a better mini-PC and even paid LESS than the previous one on top of that. But it have a new iGPU... Putting salt on the wound, the N95 have less CU than the N5105 and might even perform less, but you know, usefull or not, it's a 12gen GPU, not an 11gen so... it's just a blackscreen generator to me right now.
Funny how every article or video about "why Linux is better than..." basically have a cut/paste lie saying that unlike Windows, Linux don't need drivers* *^{except in special cases were the device manufacturers don't give a F\} about Linux (ie: Nvidia, Apple, etc).) It's not true, even a newbe like me know that Linux DOES have drivers, but being based on a monolitic kernel the drivers are built into the kernel or patched. Otherwise, you are screwed. On Windows, you have nothing to do when the graphic driver isn't found, you will always get a display output. Even more, the new default software based graphic driver in Windows is now able to run Crysis on a Threadripper because it's a fully functionnal driver that just run VERY slow/inneficient on the CPU, I'm lost for words.
So there I am, a Linux newbie that is stuck with a useless computer that is stuck with an effing black screen on 90% of distros and even if I can use legacy display mode or NodeModeSet, I'm bound to have issues because even when I'm in legacy mode, the computer can freeze randomly and the biggest issue: the first liveboot works but once installed or configured with persistance, it goes stright to the blackscreen right away, I don't even have a GRUB menu sometime. I don't have the knowelge to compile my own kernel or whatever you call patching the ISO, Debian based distros being my favorite scare me as Bookworm beta distro don't fix the issue.
I'm really stuck guys. I have a paperwight box on my desktop (The fact that Windows is perfectly stable don't count here) and cannot play with it. I could still return it to Amazon and buy the last gen one for the same price (maybe even more actually) because as I heard quite often in the Linux Comunity: Linux is better on the last gen, or a very old gen since I could get pretty much any old quadcore i5 have have the same CPU performance but using 75% more energy and none of the new tech...
Going from the discovery of the fun you can have with Linux even if you are a newbie because despite few setbacks and some distros that didn't work, everything sill went smootly but now I'm unable to use Linux and even if I would defeat the problem on one distro, I cannot easily jump to another like before this is just like hitting an extreme hike of difficulty in a game. I'm not having fun of being challenged anymore, I just rage quit.
** (Despite having software engeenering or networking as a dream job when I was a kid, I have a BIG limitation: I have a bad mix of ADHD, some dislexia, bad memory and trouble with reading numbers. It's a bunch of little things but the way I am, it become a real handicap. That make command lines my second worst enemy and writting/reading code the first because it's like as if I ran out of RAM to understand what is between { }. So the only reason I can use Linux is because of the power of Google and the amazing ressources you can find online. I remember before learning my diagnostic that I was still trying to reach my dream when I got the opportunity to buy my first real computer by buying an IBM server with Dual PII-333MHz and SCSI drives. I remember people making fun of me for having two CPU cores, that was just few years before the arrival of the Pentium-D / Athon64x2 (that aged like milk). This is when I learned that WindowsNT was a block of Swiss Cheese and I should learn Linux lol too bad I was better at bricking installations in few hours because I was totally clueless and wasn't good at Googling yet)

I am fed up with google, I've gotten rid of EVERYTHING google branded EXCEPT docs and voice (which I need for my business).
Problem is... google docs is perfect to me. It just works the way I want it to and I have written a ton of books and other stuff with it. Is there someone out there who has something nearly identical to google docs that's not google branded?

I had a 5 gallon kit tank sitting around so about 8 months ago I set it up on a dresser near my window, just tossed random plant clippings into it and filled it with water, I pay zero attention to the tank, never tested the water or added food, I never turn the light on, no filter no heater, and the only care it gets is topping the water off every couple months when I notice it's getting kinda low.
Lo and behold today as I was over in that corner of my room I looked into the tank and found a full grown super deep red cherry shrimp.
It's probably not a surprise to people who keep shrimp when they manage to hitch rides between tanks, but I'm just amazed by the survivability of this little guy, the tank is directly next to a window and my insulation kinda sucks, so the water was definitely super cold during the winter months, and yet this dude not only managed to survive but he/she's huge.
With this revelation, I've just added an internal filter into the tank with old media, and some drift wood for him/her to graze on, I'll probably add some shrimp from my main tank in with them in the near future, but I'm a tad concerned about the temp difference, it's a full 10 degrees colder than my other tanks.
Apologies for the rant, but this is probably the most exciting thing shrimp/fish related that's happened to me in months and I had to share.

I just want to start by saying I love my job and I love my team. I’m so thankful for everything they have done for me.
I started at my job ~6 months ago. They had just bought out the business when i started. Start up energy. I dont even know how to explain my job to people because i wear so many hats. I had impossible work load each day.
Today we got 2 new employees. They are going to make my life so much easier. It’s going to take a while to train them. That’s going to make me even more behind. After training I think i’ll finally be able to catch up on everything 🥹
I really needed to get this out. So, thank you for reading!

I’m going into my senior year for CS and I’m not honestly sure if being a software engineer is right for me. I’ve interned at an assortment of companies including government, medium sized startup, and FAANG company, and while I enjoyed the experiences, I’m not sure if it’s something I could see myself doing for 10+ years. Not a huge fan of the interview process either. What other kinds of jobs can you get with a CS degree? Either coding or non-coding. I wouldn’t mind if it payed a lot less than most CS jobs, and something else in the tech space would be ideal.

So I'm using the credit card simulator on the Experian app...trying to figure out where I need to be with my debt and going forward. I want/need my score to go up. So I have an Amex which is the highest balance and highest interest card. I get paid x3 this month from my part time job. Which would be an est of 3500 before taxes. then I also have 2K in a savings acct. Also have about 5K in the stock market that I'm conserding cashing out Which then would give me a total cash amount of 9-10K. If I put that 9-10K toward the Amex the simulator says my score will only go up 35 points. Now how long does it take the credit bureaus to report decreased balance thus making my score go up?

Hey guys, I have been following this subreddit for a little while and I’m surprised at how many thing I can relate to! I have a psychiatry appointment next week and although I do present with the common symptoms of inattention, restlessness, impulsivity etc since childhood, I’m worried the Doc won’t take me seriously because I have 3 bachelor degrees. I have no idea how I got through them tbh. I’m feeling major impostor syndrome now because of this. I can’t keep a job despite my University “successes”, I owe more money than what I have in super (I’m in Australia btw), and I’m 24 so I “should” have my life in order but I really don’t! Is there anyone else on here that has successfully completed uni and still got a diagnosis? Thanks :)

Hello,
My name is Brad, and I'm 27 years old from Wisconsin. I'm reaching out here in the hopes that someone can provide me with advice or guidance regarding my current situation. I often feel uncertain about whether I'm on the right path or if I should consider giving up.
I've struggled with maintaining traditional 9-to-5 jobs because I easily get bored and have a short attention span. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends, and my family isn't supportive. It's difficult for me to engage in meaningful conversations about my life because they are pessimistic and don't believe in my ideas or capabilities. However, I do have a best friend who is ten years older than me, and we met a year ago. She believes in me wholeheartedly and supports me both emotionally and financially. Unfortunately, she faces challenges due to a drug problem, which hampers her productivity and occasionally affects her mood, consuming a significant amount of my time and energy.
Two years ago, I had excellent credit and built it up to $35,000. However, instead of investing it in my business idea, I spent a year partying and squandered everything. Now, I am on the verge of bankruptcy and starting from scratch.
I currently hold a CDL B license and am studying to obtain my CDL A CLASS. This would enable me to secure a job that pays well enough to invest in my pressure washing business and start saving for the future.
I struggle with being indecisive, often getting distracted by new ideas or things that capture my interest. This tendency derails me from building my pressure washing business, and I find myself having to redirect my focus.
So far, I have laid the groundwork for my pressure washing business. I have invested over 2,000 hours watching a variety of YouTube videos about starting a business, successful entrepreneurs, the life of a business owner, pressure washing techniques, and related topics. I have also created around 100 documents for my business, including a business plan, logistic records, transaction documents, inventory management sheets, legal contracts, human resource materials, and I even have a dedicated business email and business cards. Additionally, I have acquired pressure washing equipment and chemicals.
Currently, I am working on advertising my business and gaining experience by practicing on my family's homes before I begin working with actual customers. However, I must admit that I feel nervous and lack confidence when it comes to reaching out to strangers and actively promoting my services. I fear the responsibility that comes with running a business and worry about the possibility of failure, potentially losing everything I have worked so hard for.
In terms of my living situation, I reside with my family and don't have any bills to pay since I am in significant debt and will be filing for bankruptcy in the near future. Without a job, I spend most of my day at home and can only afford to purchase the necessary supplies for my business.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or input regarding my situation. Should I consider giving up and pursuing a regular job to avoid the negativity from my family, or should I gather the courage to face my fears head-on and fully commit to starting my own business?
Thank you for taking the time to read about my circumstances.

Preface:
I am a huge Lord of the Rings fan; I re-read the books typically once a year. I also adore the movies, and find all of Tolkien's legendarium absolutely awesome. Truly one of my favorite hobbies so I'd like to offer some critiques and excitement of flavor gems from Tales of Middle Earth. I won't do every card, but I'll comment on some individual cards and how WOTC did on it. I will comment on the cards abilities but only insofar as it impacts the flavor; i.e. what the card is doing not power level, etc.
To be clear: I understand there are sacrifices you need to make for the greater game, and sometimes those come first. For these articles: I am looking at each card in a vacuum, so if I seem harsh it's because I am using a single lens.
Next up: Eomer, Marshall of Rohan!
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Flavor Preface
Eomer is the Third Marshall of the Riddermark at the time of the story. He is Theoden's most trusted military commander, and a fearsome warrior in his own right. There is not too much else to say about Eomer, except that he got into a feud with Gimli and nearly came to blows on several occasions.
Color
Eomer is brash and bellicose. Red is appropriate.
Abilities
I once again have no problems with this. Eomer fights in Helms Deep in the books (it is Erkenbrand who comes to the rescue), but he also helps lead the charge in the Battle of Pelennor Fields. The specific flavor of this is when Eomer discovers Theoden and his sister Eowyn seemingly dead on the battlefield. After weeping Eomer simply yells: Death, death, death! Death take us all! Eomer then leads the Rohirrim in a charge against the enemy.
The flavor here is perfect. I have only two minor gripes. First: the flavor text. Wizards, you truly have failed me. Death, death, death! Death take us all! This was the perfect flavor text; it's what Eomer says right after the moment they're trying to capture! Ugh missed opportunities.
On Eomer's Skin Color
I have already made my opinion clear on several occasions that I have no issues with Wizards making some characters White in the story. They already made Eowyn Black (and I am fine with it) and Theoden. That being said: if Theoden and Eowyn are Black, how in the world is Eomer White? That makes little sense.
My one big critique of how Wizards added diversity to The Lord of the Rings is that they did not do what the writers of House of the Dragon did; in that they weaved this into their story to add to the story instead of just randomly adding it. In House of the Dragon, for those who do not know, a major story point is that Rhaenyra has an affair against her husband (who is Black) and everyone knows because her children all come out White. This works better than in the books because the tell in the books was their hair color, which is less obvious.
Skin color is genetically inherited in the modern world. If you're going to add it (and I want to emphasize again: I am fine with this) I think it would have made more sense for them to make it follow 'real world' genetic rules.