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[–] tiramichu@sh.itjust.works 71 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (17 children)

My definition: aggressive spread and resilience to removal.

Plants that are pretty might get more of a 'pass' than ones which are ugly, poisonous or thorny, but ultimately, even the most beautiful flower becomes a weed when it's suddenly everywhere and you are fighting constantly to get rid of it.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zip 12 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (9 children)

aggressive spread and resilience to removal

Humans are a weed.

becomes a weed when it's suddenly everywhere and you are fighting constantly to get rid of it

(Humans! :))
But you are fighting constantly to get rid of it bcs of some arbitrary goals. And the fact it's spreading means that it's perfectly adapted for survival in that environment you created, so it's perfect for that pace.

[–] tetris11@lemmy.ml 32 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zip 8 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

My sounding port is DC 24V compatible, just hook me up, I have still decades of battery life to offer!

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