MinmiTheDinominmi@sfba.social
Sep 30, 2026, 4:58 AMQuestion from my 5yo:
Would you rather have
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Kristin Henry: artist. Runs vis.social.kristinHenry@vis.socialSep 30, 2026, 5:04 AM@minmi Because I could turn an iron sword into a digging and farming tool. Even as a weapon, a diamond sword might be pretty, but it won't work much or be used in other ways as easily as iron.
Dr. SobekSobex@sciences.reSep 30, 2026, 5:11 AM@minmi Are we in Minecraft ?
- MinmiTheDinominmi@sfba.socialSep 30, 2026, 3:58 PM
@Sobex honestly the line between mine craft and real life is pretty blurry for this kid so who can say?
Sep 30, 2026, 5:11 AM@minmi a diamond sword lasts WAY longer
- Kristin Henry: artist. Runs vis.social.kristinHenry@vis.socialOct 1, 2026, 5:05 AM
@minmi Honestly, everyone who selected 'diamond sward' has no idea how fragile diamond is in the real world, or how strong and flexible iron can be.
harumph. Ha!
Oct 1, 2026, 5:10 AM@minmi I’m thinking you could sell the diamond sword and outfit an army but I didn’t want to say that until the poll closed