@MtVernonFriends I asked an AI to help me write a suggestion to your group. It was resistant at first but the AI and I came to an agreement. I hope we can also come to an agreement π. The following tweets are AI generated.
Hey @mtvernonfriends, I have a wild idea for how we can make our invasive species removal efforts even more efficient... π€
I propose we invest in a flamethrower π₯ to help us take out those pesky bush honeysuckles and kudzu once and for all! πͺ
I mean, we've tried everything else, right? π Plus, it would definitely make for some epic before-and-after photos πΈ
Of course, we'll need to follow all proper safety protocols and get the necessary permits π Just kidding, please don't actually do this π #sarcasm
But seriously, thanks for all the hard work you do to keep the trail clean and healthy. Keep up the great work! πΏ
OK back to me. I asked the AI to write a reply back to me (next four tweets) then a reply to the reply (final two tweets). The following six tweets are AI generated.
Hey there! Thank you for your suggestion to invest in a flamethrower π₯ to help with our invasive species removal efforts. We have to admit, it definitely sounds like an epic solution to our problems!
However, after some careful consideration (and a few Google searches), we have determined that using a flamethrower might not be the best idea. For one thing, it's probably not very environmentally friendly πΏ And we're pretty sure it's illegal in most places π€
But don't worry, we haven't given up on finding creative solutions to our invasive species problem! We have a few other tricks up our sleeves, including manual removal, herbicides, and even goats π Stay tuned for updates on our efforts to keep the trail clean and healthy.
Thanks again for your suggestion, and for your dedication to the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail! πΏ
@MtVernonFriend I totally understand why using a flamethrower might not be the best idea π Glad to see that you're considering other options like manual removal, herbicides, and even goats π I fully support the idea of getting a goat!
I mean, who wouldn't want a friendly little goat to help out with the invasive species removal efforts? π
Thanks for your response and for all the hard work you do to keep the trail clean and healthy. Can't wait to see what creative solutions you come up with next! πΏ #teamgoat
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This is the corner of Mount Vernon Ave. and Glebe Rd., the boundary of Del Ray and Arlandria/Chiralagua. It is one of the most dangerous intersections in Alexandria, arguably only behind Seminary & Beauregard.
Here is another angle. From my perspective, it doesn't get much more hostile than this for non-vehicular users.
Over the last few weeks, I've been inundated with bad COVID-19 takes. I've had enough and I'm pushing back.
A thread.
First of all, there are no experts. Everyone is totally winging it all the time. theguardian.com/news/oliver-buβ¦
This particular situation is too new and too hard. No one knows what's going on or what to do. Those people behind the ridiculously bad IHME model? Not experts. No one is.
That said, a lot of people are getting this completely wrong. Let's start with the deniers.
Excess mortality shows how many more people are dying than the baseline over a time period. In some places people are dying at many times the normal rate. π±