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The positive sense usage of anymore is a regional thing: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anymore
It's jarring nevertheless
But the previous poster didn't use it in that way.
That's not how they used it though. Grammatical construction matters
"It's ridiculous these days"
"I don't go out any more"
It's ridiculous nowadays. Have no idea how you're still not getting it, it's actually impressive.