I do that too, but I twist it into a screw and then twist it in my ear and it pulls the gunk out.

They gave him, quote, “a big bag of money”

Come on dude, please tell me you’re reading these

That’s not at all what they’re saying, you’re missing the joke. They’re making fun of how conservatives are convinced sex traffickers and minor-abusers are always drag queens. They’re on your side.

PCIe is PCIe regardless. It should work, just be careful with unplugging things that aren’t hotpluggable, both from the card itself and the cable.

I’d take the chance personally. I’m sure there are edge cases though, but I’d bet on it working.