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GamerBrother wrote that the relationship between Gladbach and the fans is severely damaged. For the cup match in five days, even non-members could buy tickets for the standing area; some upper tiers have not been sold by 80/90 percent. Given the mismanagement of the past years, the situation is, in his view, partly understandable but sad. #Fussball #Gladbach #Fanbeziehung (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus criticized the planned mandatory insurance against natural disasters, describing it as an additional burden for homeowners. He wrote that millions of owners would have to pay for the new protection and accused politics in Berlin of constantly introducing new taxes and levies, once again burdening those who contribute. Boeminghaus referred to a position paper from Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, both from the SPD. According to it, residential building insurance should automatically cover damages from events such as floods, heavy rain, and earthquakes; previously, 59 percent of homeowners had corresponding protection. According to the information in the article, annual premiums for a standard single-family home could range between 100 and 1,500 euros. The regular deductible should be no more than 20,000 euros, while with a cheaper minimum insurance, owners could have to bear up to 100,000 euros themselves. Boeminghaus also pointed to criticism from the insurance industry, which demands stronger measures for damage prevention, and wrote that mandatory insurance alone does not prevent damage. https://t.co/ZyUzhujgWa #Versicherungspflicht #Immobilien #Steuerpolitik (translated)

Snicklink advised sensitive and empathetic X-users to carefully select their feeds and to avoid sources he rated as dull and negative. He wrote that social platforms are not designed for emotional well-being but promote emotions like outrage, envy, and aggression because users stay longer and such content can be monetized. Other viewpoints could broaden one's horizons, provided they are shaped by intelligence or humanism, Snicklink wrote. He discouraged discussions with people whom he attributed harmful intentions: They did not seek exchange or problem-solving, but rather the downfall of others. Users should determine for themselves which content they absorb, rather than being dictated by platforms. Mental health is more important in the current time than career, politics, or the need to be right, Snicklink wrote. He referred to distancing oneself from perceived inhumane influences as a survival strategy. In conclusion, he urged everyone to remain human and to empower and protect others instead of fighting them. #Seelengesundheit #Empathie #Achtsamkeit (translated)

Streaven wrote that the rumors circulating in the morning about the death of Adam Wolke, known as SkylineTV, had been confirmed. Wolke was 36 years old. Streaven described his death as a great loss for the scene and emphasized the uniqueness of his streams as well as his technical expertise. He could not be imagined as absent from Twitch Germany anymore. Streaven expressed his condolences to the bereaved. #RIP #SkylineTV #TwitchDeutschland (translated)

Violet wrote that it is sad that Europe with its achievements and its millennia-old history is being sacrificed so that the left can feel good for a few decades before they along with the rest go under. She asked if it was worth it and lamented the fate of the ancestors. #Europa #Geschichte #Politik (translated)

Malca Goldstein-Wolf wrote that she was touched that many non-Jewish people were interested in and engaged in the fight against anti-Semitism. The attention generated by this would not have been possible without them, she stated. She had received numerous messages about an anti-Semitic comment that had been made under her Facebook post on behalf of Jörg Johann, the faction leader of the Left Party in Trier. When asked if she had only contacted the CDU Rhineland-Palatinate, she replied that she had also sent emails to the SPD, Greens, and FDP in the Trier city council the day before. However, so far, only the CDU had responded. Goldstein-Wolf thanked NIUS, the Welt, and Tichys Einblick for their reporting. Without media that stood by Jewish women and men, they would be at the mercy of public broadcasting and “lost,” she wrote. #Antisemitismus #GemeinsamGegenHass #Judenstehend (translated)

Malca Goldstein-Wolf wrote that she was touched by the interest and commitment of many non-Jewish people in the fight against anti-Semitism. Numerous people had contacted her regarding an anti-Semitic comment on her Facebook post, which had been written under the name of Jörg Johann, the leader of the Left Party faction in Trier. She stated that she had written to the CDU Rhineland-Palatinate as well as the SPD, the Greens, and the FDP in the Trier city council. So far, only the CDU had responded. She thanked NIUS, the Welt, and Tichys Einblick for their reporting. Without media that supported Jews, they would be at the mercy of public broadcasting and lost, she wrote. #Antisemitismus #Solidarität #GemeinsamGegenHass (translated)

Manuel Ostermann warned that Germany could also be affected by developments in France and Great Britain. He wrote that many people were ignoring the visible problems there and asked how many warning signals were still needed. Ostermann expressed anger and sadness about the possibility that Germany could repeat mistakes and later experience irreversible consequences. He called for addressing grievances, asking uncomfortable questions, and taking action while changes were still possible. #Deutschland #Zukunft #Wachsamkeit (translated)

The author wrote that it is sad that one's own policies have caused such great damage that others could easily complete the destruction. As another example, he mentioned the end of electricity exports to Germany in favor of the French industry and its data centers. #Politik #Energie #Frankreich #DE #FR (translated)

DBerber wrote that the Latvian politician Andris Kulbergs pointed out that supporting Ukraine costs about as much per person per year as forgoing a beer. This would be almost laughable if it weren't so sad, DBerber explained. He also criticized BSW and AfD, accusing them of turning more towards the Kremlin than standing up for freedom. #Solidarität #Sicherheitspolitik #Ukraine #Solidarität #Politik (translated)

We have sad experiences with Russian espionage: The last military attaché in Bratislava abused his diplomatic cover and recruited Slovaks to betray secrets to Russia. Fico has been blackmailed, criticizes Tomas Valasek, the security expert of the "Progressive Slovakia" party. #Slowakei #Russland #Militärkontakte (translated)

In a tragic accident at an amusement park in Georgia, a man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and died, while several others were injured, leading the operator to close similar attractions and express deep sorrow over the incident. #Achterbahnunfall #SixFlags #Georgia (translated)

Waldemar Hartmann wrote that Dorothea Siems explained at Welt TV that Chancellor Merz had gone from being a beacon of hope for employers to a "knight of the sad figure." Hartmann described the phrasing as accurate and added that Merz was unpopular not only among employers. In his opinion, this was reflected in the survey results; Merz remained the most unpopular chancellor in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany. #Bundeskanzler #Politik #Deutschland (translated)

Mathias Priebe wrote that Bärbel Bas' stepdaughter died at the age of 53 at the end of September. He described the loss as sad, but stated that the grief only affects Bas. He called the connection of the death with alleged excessive criticism of Bas dishonest. In his opinion, Bas must come to terms with the situation. Other people must also continue to work, deliver performance, and endure criticism, Priebe wrote. After several weeks, her environment should no longer have to take her feelings into account, least of all the whole country. He also stated that he could no longer bear it when people portrayed themselves as victims. Grief is individual and, in his opinion, not divisible, Priebe wrote. He generally feels sympathy only for people who are close to him. While he knows compassion, he would have failed as a journalist if he had immersed himself in all the fates he had to report on, he wrote. Moreover, he accused many of allowing themselves to be deceived again by socialists, for whom he used a derogatory term. In conclusion, he asked whether Bas had been attacked too harshly. #Priebshow #Trauer #Medienkritik #BärbelBas (translated)

Heimatgefühl wrote that the reactions to the death of Bärbel Bas's stepdaughter were exaggerated. The death is sad, but it is a fate that millions of families in Germany face. Heimatgefühl criticized that politicians referred to her as a "child": The deceased was a 53-year-old adult woman. The death does not change the assessment of Bas's character; in the opinion of Heimatgefühl, Bas should have resigned much earlier. #Politik #Trauer #Familie (translated)