I have come across a lot’s of people like these. like 99% of them. Sometimes it makes me think twice if what i am saying is wrong? What’s wrong with them. Is it so hard to swallow your pride and acknowledge that the other person is speaking facts? When they come to know they are wrong they proceed to insult/make fun of...
Mine is people who separate words when they write. I’m Norwegian, and we can string together words indefinetly to make a new word. The never ending word may not make any sense, but it is gramatically correct...
And when beetles battle beetles
In a puddle paddle battle
And the beetle battle puddle
Is a puddle in a bottle
And the bottle is upon
A water beer pong table thong
…they call this
A tweetle beetle
Bottle puddle
Paddle battle muddle
Water beer pong table thong
More often than not, the best way to hide is to simply blend in with the crowds – this also encompasses one’s choice for a username. It is relatively simple to make a single throwaway account – just come up with a username, and off you go – however, if one makes throwaway accounts often, the task of thinking of a unique,...
What is your threat model? At one end, would the safety of the free world be at risk if someone read your private conversation? What about your personal safety, the safety of your family? At the other end, would you be embarrassed or humiliated if someone were to read your messages?
You could install grapheneos and only use (pick the message app of the week) for e2ee while only connected to public networks away from your home. Or you could use Facebook messenger while connected to your home wifi.
Are you communicating with your family back home in the country ruled by an oppressive regime? Or are you chatting with Aunt Bertha about her haemorrhoids?
I’m curious what people here listen to, and I’m also looking for new ones to check out. I’m personally a big fan of Linux Unplugged, MBMBaM, Lateral, and Twenty Thousand Hertz!...
“Daddy grips the wheel and stares alone into the distance
He knows that something somewhere has to break
He sees the family home now looming in his headlights
The pain upstairs that makes his eyeballs ache”
This question’s on my mind because my coworker today mentioned they would vote for Trump if they could (mind you this is 2023, in Canada). I don’t generally have the talking points or the desire to fight about it, so I just deflected the conversation. But I often wish I was more strong-willed and could try to figure out why...
I recently bought a shag rug for my living room. Not realizing that the motor/actuator for my electric recliner sat directly over the floor, the fibers got caught in the actuator which is now seized and no longer functions. The motor is still fine, however, so if I could find a way to dissolve the polyester fibers and clean up...
Some people want to be able to watch a movie “for the first time” all over again. Others want to forget a rubbish one. If you could remove just one movie from your memory, which would it be?
In Australia, they start selling hot cross buns and Easter eggs the day after Christmas. All these “special occasions” are just an excuse to sell more stuff.
Why do most people refuse to accept that they are wrong
I have come across a lot’s of people like these. like 99% of them. Sometimes it makes me think twice if what i am saying is wrong? What’s wrong with them. Is it so hard to swallow your pride and acknowledge that the other person is speaking facts? When they come to know they are wrong they proceed to insult/make fun of...
18+ What irritates you the most with your own language?
Mine is people who separate words when they write. I’m Norwegian, and we can string together words indefinetly to make a new word. The never ending word may not make any sense, but it is gramatically correct...
Do you know of any obscure useful websites?
SEO has essentially destroyed search engines, what are some very useful websites that you might not get given by Google?
No politics inteded: Why isn't Trump after leaving office in any way or shape involved in politics say as member of congress or senate? (lemmy.world)
I know that after you leave office as POTUS it is some sort of unwritten rule that you withdraw from politics....
What should be used for anonymous usernames?
More often than not, the best way to hide is to simply blend in with the crowds – this also encompasses one’s choice for a username. It is relatively simple to make a single throwaway account – just come up with a username, and off you go – however, if one makes throwaway accounts often, the task of thinking of a unique,...
Is there such a thing as too much privacy?
This isn’t meant to start a war in the comments....
What do you think happened to the hikers in the Dyatlov Pass Incident?
Here’s the wiki for those unfamiliar: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident
What are your favorite podcasts?
I’m curious what people here listen to, and I’m also looking for new ones to check out. I’m personally a big fan of Linux Unplugged, MBMBaM, Lateral, and Twenty Thousand Hertz!...
What are your favorite names?
What are some of your favorite out of the ordinary names from history, religion, or fiction? Could be the name of a person, animal, place, etc....
What piece of song lyric you can really relate to?
I’m not talking about the full lyrics, but just a phrase or a sentence that you feel is right up your alley....
What is an musical instrument would you like to know how to play?
And why? Not an instrument you already play. Pick something else....
What popular quote are you tired of hearing?
Bonus points if it’s usually misused/misunderstood by the people who say it
What are some must-haves on your Halloween music playlist?
Please try to tag artist and genre in your comments! Everything welcome!...
What shows you want to see get canceled?
The Simpsons. Let it die, Fox/Disney....
What do you do when you're hungover?
Had a bit too much last night and now I’m on my usual routine of water, ibuprofen, and waiting. Was curious if anyone has a better go to?
Your friend loves your least favourite politician. What do you say?
This question’s on my mind because my coworker today mentioned they would vote for Trump if they could (mind you this is 2023, in Canada). I don’t generally have the talking points or the desire to fight about it, so I just deflected the conversation. But I often wish I was more strong-willed and could try to figure out why...
Is there a way to dissolve or break down polyester fibers?
I recently bought a shag rug for my living room. Not realizing that the motor/actuator for my electric recliner sat directly over the floor, the fibers got caught in the actuator which is now seized and no longer functions. The motor is still fine, however, so if I could find a way to dissolve the polyester fibers and clean up...
Do AI startups build their own AI or something else?
I see a lot of companies with fresh faced 25 year olds that are running all kinds of AI stuff. Everything from NPT, Vision, organization tools....
You can remove *any* film from your memory. What do you pick and why?
Some people want to be able to watch a movie “for the first time” all over again. Others want to forget a rubbish one. If you could remove just one movie from your memory, which would it be?
Do you journal?
Do you keep a journal? Has it helped you and how?
At Safeway right now, it's Halloween up to aisle 13 and Christmas from there on. (lemmy.world)