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Small-Scale Question Sunday for January 25, 2026

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Does Scotland count? I can tell you that the social fabric is scuffed, dude.

While the actual numbers are probably lower, it feels like a third of the women there around my age are single moms, and another half unmarried even if they're in longterm relationships.

(I've learned the hard way to never assume that anyone with kids is necessarily married, or ever married, which is a safe assumption to make in India)

That being said, I haven't noticed any obvious tension between the sexes. This is the new normal, even if it strikes me as dysfunctional. The women are generally not afraid of the men, and vice versa. I haven't really seen much of a dedicated incel community, presuming there's anywhere that actually exists. Most people seem content with things.

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It's worth noting the stark class differences. The middle class usually does things the conventional way. But I seem to rub shoulders most commonly with people living in council housing (or at least they're the people most likely to invite a daft but friendly foreign doctor home from a pub) and oh boy.

It's worth noting the stark class differences. The middle class usually does things the conventional way. But I seem to rub shoulders most commonly with people living in council housing (or at least they're the people most likely to invite a daft but friendly foreign doctor home from a pub) and oh boy.

But that has been the case for decades, if not centuries (or ever?), and is the same in every developed country I'm aware of. Poors be trouble.

Oh boy? What craziness do you see there?

Where do I begin? People starting fist fights after a bit of Bolivian Nose Candy, someone showing off his Thai girlfriend from a village without electricity about half an hour before his actual Scottish girlfriend (likely underage) showed up to pick his drunk ass up, someone telling me about his lengthy run-ins with the law, and then telling me he's the good'un, since his dad literally murdered people with grenades over football fandom disputes.

I've been in a stranger's apartment at 6 am, desperately chugging coffee to stay awake, because I didn't trust them enough to pass out in front of them. Some schizo guy telling me about his fervent patriotism for India (it was the dude with the Thai girlfriend) and general distaste for Islam. He offered to volunteer for the Indian Army if war broke out with Pakistan, and I had to gently dissuade him, telling him that if there's one thing the country doesn't lack, it's manpower.

I have stories. I've written some of them up, but I'm sitting on them for a retirement memoir, or because the GMC might dislike my openness to experience. Good times, as long as you know where the exit is.

since his dad literally murdered people with grenades over football fandom disputes.

Go big or go home!

There isn't an 'incel' community anywhere, because that would entail the incels being a 'community', which they aren't.

There are at least two incel communities of non-negligible popularity: incels.is (discussion) and 4chan's /r9k/ board.

I'll keep that in mind when I stop by the local Warhammer outlet. Maybe I finally have the money for plastic crack...

I can't in good conscience advise you to play Warhammer. The game system itself isn't very good, and it'll put you in contact with...low-quality people. The only way to play Warhammer is to already have friends who play and join them, ideally 20+ years ago.

That's a shame, but I suppose the stigma around the hobby is there for a reason. I'm perfectly content reading the lore and playing the odd good video game that comes out.

It's an unfortunance that also applies to Magic, the Gathering. Expensive, and you'll probably be the coolest person in the room, which is not good.

I'd expected you to be a DIY enthusiast who'd sooner splurge on a high-precision 3D printer and pirated .STLs.

I've been tempted in the past, but back then, I didn't have the money. Now I do have the money, but I live in a shared apartment and I can't justify the hassle of setup and proper ventilation etc. Maybe a Bambu Labs at some point when I've got the room, it's probably cheaper than buying a full Knight Lance or a Forgeworld Titan.

Hell, my preferred way to play 40k would be something like Tabletop Simulator if I wanted to stick to the original rules, or even better, the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40k game. It's one thing to 3D print the minis, it's another to paint them (how many coats? And how much does that cost?) and then find people to play with. Some GW stores tend to take a hardline stance against third party miniatures, or people hanging around in their stores without ever buying anything.

Don't do it, man. That way leads to homelessness and giving out handjobs to people in exchange for a squad of space marines.

Hey, I presume that providing handjobs at least fixes the incel problem? I'll jizz for AdMech with jezzails any day.

I understand. The Omnissiah's work is demanding, but rewarding. Just make sure to apply the sacred unguents so there's no chafing when you give out the handjobs!

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