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crimedad, to dadsplain
Bitswap,

tell me about pixelfed. Looks like a federated instagram. is it? any benefits to hosting your own vs joining an instance?

Kurt,
@Kurt@lemmy.one avatar

Yeah, that’s exactly it. It’s an open source alternative to Instagram based on ActivityPub, like Mastodon and Lemmy. In terms of functionality I think it’s better than Instagram. There are no ads or sinister algorithms; I can select and copy text; I can easily reshare posts I like; and I can include working hyperlinks in my posts and replies.

The main benefits to running your own instance are that you don’t have to rely on anyone else to keep the site running and you can decide for yourself about federating or not with other instances. For me it’s also just a fun little DIY project to set up and maintain my own server.

crimedad, to dadsplain
orangeNgreen,
@orangeNgreen@lemmy.world avatar

Looks like a lot of fun!

ReallyKinda, to unethicallifeprotips

ULPT: Post job ads in your area for jobs similar to the one you have(or are looking for) at your desired salary.

This way if your employer checks to see if your wage is competitive it will look like they should give you a raise in order to retain you.

dunidane,

You can also reply to any recruiter who reaches out on LinkedIn that their salary is below your expected value.

Helvedeshunden, to asklemmy

Which gadget makes your life better?

For me, it's a bidet toilet seat. I bought one that didn't really fit as well as I hoped, so now I am shopping for a v2 based on experience. I don't want to live without one going forward. That's for sure.

eendjes,
@eendjes@feddit.nl avatar

A set of water pump wrenches. I’ve used them for all kinds of purposes that aren’t water pumps. They grip most things and allow a lotta torque.

smstnitc,

Kindle.

I read a lot. I used to always keep a paperback book with me ever since I was a teenager. My Kindle goes everywhere with me, since I got my first one in 2009. I just wish they’d make them smaller, the first Oasis was the perfect size for carrying around all the time (I’m a guy, no purse).

ReallyKinda, to AskKbin

If Facebook made their content compatible with activity feed could I potentially subscribe and interact with (for example) my dad’s posts only so that I can keep up with family without having to visit (or have a) Facebook myself?

cousinofjah,
@cousinofjah@lemmy.world avatar

It’s technically possible, but I put the chance of it happening at 0.1%. I don’t even see them (properly/fully) implementing ActivityPub in Threads.

Lemur, to RedditMigration
@Lemur@kbin.social avatar

Reddit removes years of chat and message archives from users' accounts

You might be able to get a copy of older messages from the data retrieval request.

linearchaos,
@linearchaos@lemmy.world avatar

This is probably cost reduction. I know they have a significant amount of redis. That’s all in-memory database storage.

LinkOpensChest_wav,
@LinkOpensChest_wav@beehaw.org avatar

Hello, we are migrating legacy chats to the new platforms and, unfortunately, only data for 2023 is replicated.

So they knew this would happen and still didn’t notify users in advance so they could save their message history?

Sound pretty on-brand for that shitwagon.

I_Miss_Daniel, (edited ) to AskKbin
@I_Miss_Daniel@kbin.social avatar

If you're on kbin and getting an invalid csrf error, can't log in; use your email address instead of your username and you might be able to get in.

If not, try another browser.

snazzy0933, to asklemmy

What are some tips for dealing with solicitors (door-to-door salespeople)? Our neighborhood gets a lot of them.

We have a “No solicitors” sign hanging on the front door. Nevertheless, they knock, ring the doorbell, or worse, yell through the front window when it is open, trying to get our attention.

We have a Ring video doorbell and have enabled the automatic “Sorry, we’re not interested” announcement after 15 seconds. These pushy SOBs ignore the sign and the announcement.

When I ultimately find out they are soliciting and I ask why they ignored both the sign and the doorbell announcement, they usually say something like, “I’m not selling anything. I am just working with some people in the neighborhood…” or some such BS.

My wife and I work from home and have had to explain the window shouting to coworkers in meetings. We also have two small children who could be trying to nap at any given time. We have good reasons to not want to be disturbed at home and these assholes disregard that wish.

I will write a negative review online if I find out their name and company they are representing. Any other ways to get these people to leave us alone?

Hazzia,

This wouldn’t work if it’s different people each time. That kind of deterrent requires the solicitor to already try once, but OP makes it sound like a rotating door of people

Vitaly,
@Vitaly@feddit.uk avatar

Try to speak to them in another language

EpicFailGuy, to RedditMigration
@EpicFailGuy@kbin.social avatar

What are we?

What do Lemmy users call themselves? What do Kbin users call themselves? What about Mast?

So far I can't come up with anything better than "Fediziens"

Eddie,

Lemmings, binnies, and dons. I declare it here and now

LilBiFurious,
@LilBiFurious@lemmy.world avatar

I’ve just been calling everyone losers

Xperr7, to RedditMigration
@Xperr7@kbin.social avatar

Well, had my content curated on Reddit and despised the recommendation stuff on the official app (that I never used lul). But now that I'm on a new platform, I want to have recommendations lol. The Random stuff on the sidebar's pretty neat, could've sworn Reddit has similar like 10 years ago.

Xperr7,
@Xperr7@kbin.social avatar

Oh, I'm well aware lol. Just having a bit of a chuckle at the irony .

hoshikarakitaridia,
@hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.fmhy.ml avatar

I feel you, it’s a bit chaotic in here for now.

That said, Lemmy is open source and that means if you really want something to change you can literally write the code yourself and make a pull request, and because we don’t have to appeal to anyone except the users, all options are on the table.

ikantolol, to RedditMigration
@ikantolol@kbin.social avatar

I saw someone recommending Aether aside from Lemmy and Kbin, what is it ? googling Aether give me...

"According to ancient and medieval science, aether, also known as the fifth element or quintessence, is the material that fills the region of the universe beyond the terrestrial sphere. "

so yeah..

ikantolol,
@ikantolol@kbin.social avatar

@NormalTownLeader ah thanks, I thought it'd be like another link aggregator site.

cutitdown,

@NormalTownLeader Hmm -- doesn't seem to me. They compare themselves to Reddit on their about page. I think it's just the fact that it is an app and has a similar layout to Discord that gives those vibes. The actual communities and posting style seem more Reddit/forum to me, or perhaps a hybrid of sorts.

@ikantolol

NudelnAlDente, to RedditMigration
@NudelnAlDente@kbin.social avatar

Threads vs microblogs?

Does anyone have any advice on whether to use or when you're looking to say, start a discussion about a topic on ? Is there an etiquette for what option is best? Or do people just pick depending on their mood (having a Twitter vs a Reddit sort of a day)?

WonkoTheSane,

A thread is a Reddit equivalent and a microblog is a Twitter equivalent. So it really depends if you’re trying to start a discussion or just want to put something out there in my opinion

SzethFriendOfNimi,
@SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world avatar

It can definitely be confusing. And kbin’s naming convention is confusing too.

merlin, to RedditMigration

Just wanted to say that I love how people are using the upvote and downvote feature here as they don't seem to be used as agreement/disagreement but rather valuable or hindering to the conversation.

I really feel like I can express any opinion on here and start controversial discussions as long as I'm not malicious to anyone.
Disagreements are mostly stated in replies which promotes conversation and growth. There is currently no reason to be scared about being wrong.
I hope that this is not just a product of the smaller userbase compared to reddit but rather how upvotes/downvotes/boosts are laid out to the user.

jkmooney, to RedditMigration
@jkmooney@kbin.social avatar

Reddit account.....deleted. Kbin seems to have a better "signal to noise" ratio IYKWIM

sndmn,

So much “content” on reddit are the same 150 videos and pictures, endlessly reposted.

RestrictedAccount, to AskKbin

Those of you among us who remember that Don Imus used to be a thing, why was he so influential and how did he slip completely from memory?

agentshags,
@agentshags@sh.itjust.works avatar

Was he the one that said nappy

RestrictedAccount,

@Spacebar I had forgotten about that.

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