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derf82, to linux in Ending support for Windows 10 could send 240 million computers to the landfill. Why not install Linux on them?

A ton of people can barely open a PDF and this sub thinks those people can change to a completely different operating system.

derf82, to memes in Sorry guys, we had a good run

Not sorry at all. These genetics are just a dead end. I’m making the human race better. Addition by subtraction.

derf82, to piracy in Feeling the lack of moderation now Reddit?

The smaller communities just aren’t here yet. Lemmy scratch’s the itch for news, politics, and memes, but does not cover many niche interests.

derf82, to asklemmy in What is Something Scientific that you just don't believe in at all?

Lots of stuff from both social sciences and economics.

Social science suffers greatly from the Replication crisis

Economics relies largely on so-called natural experiments that have poor variable controls.

Both often come with policy agendas pushing for results.

I take their conclusions with a grain of salt.

derf82, to asklemmy in Why is youtube recommending conservative "talking points" to me?

I get them all the time. Pro-gun crap, Jordon Peterson, Joe Rogan, and other trash. I constantly hit “don’t recommend this channel” or “show me less of this” but they still come. I honestly think Youtube is getting paid off.

derf82, to memes in It's my first day, how bad can it be?

It was his first day in charge, but far from his first day with the FAA. He still had a lot of experience.

He also played himself in United 93.

derf82, to risa in poor wesley

I’m pretty sure he boned Ashley Judd that one time.

derf82, to asklemmy in Why wasn't NYC's Central Park concept copied by other cities?

NYC’s Central Park has 843 acres

Cleveland’s Emerald Necklace has 7 parks with over 1,500 acres. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Metroparks

And that doesn’t even count a 32,000 acre national park just south of greater Cleveland.

New York is just a more famous large city. Plenty of other cities have vast parks.

derf82, to asklemmy in What are some promising solutions to solar power's lack of night time availability? Is "transoceanic power transportation" on the list?

Well the best solution is probably nuclear meeting the base load while solar helps with daytime peaks.

But otherwise pumped storage has promise. Have 2 reservoirs at different elevations connected by a turbine and pumps. When there is excess power durning the day, pump water to the upper reservoir. At night, let the water flow by gravity to the lower reservoir through a turbine and make power.

Transoceanic power transmission is just too expensive.

derf82, to asklemmy in I feel like /c/memes has taught us a valuable lesson today: Would it make sense to develop a feature to block a comm from our feed for a selectable unit of time (1 hour, 1 day, etc.)?

I unsubbed for the same reason. Some funny content, but it was the only content.

Maybe if they code something like a multireddit so you could read specific subs without subscribing.

derf82, to memes in She was right in 1992, the Catholic Church is still filled with pedophiles.

Yeah, there is a lot of revisionist history about this. This was well before the sex abuse story came out. The idea that that’s what she was protesting was lost on everyone.

John Paul II had an attempted assassination a decade before this (where he literally met with his attempted assassin to offer forgiveness), and was also leading efforts to apologize for past church participation in things like the holocaust, the slave trade, oppressing women, and even executing Galileo.

This is not to defend him. He absolutely ignored sex abuse and deserves hate, but when O’Connor did that, he was immensely popular. Tearing up his picture while singing Bob Marley’s War (a song about racism and inequality) was just a protest of which the purpose of which no viewer could figure out. She merely said “fight the real enemy” and didn’t reveal any additional reasoning until she sat for an interview a month later.

derf82, to asklemmy in Why wasn't NYC's Central Park concept copied by other cities?

People are giving examples of parks that are way off in the boonies.

First, things are not so binary that it’s either high rises and boonies.

Second, NYC has a huge central business district. My own city does not have enough high rises to surround a large park. Such a park would destroy most midsize cities, not enhance them.

derf82, to asklemmy in What are your best flight tips and tricks?

Priority boarding is useless

Funny you say this then talk about the overhead filling up in #4. That is the advantage of priority boarding, getting a spot in the overhead. I can’t fit more than a day or two worth of clothes in something that fits under a seat (and besides, I want the space fit my legs and feet). And not having to check a bag is huge. And it’s nice to go down the aisle without feeling like I’m constantly sticking my ass or crotch in people’s faces.

derf82, to asklemmy in What are your best flight tips and tricks?
  • Don’t be gate lice. There is no sense standing in line when group 1 is called when you are group 5. You are slowing everyone down
  • Similarly, don’t stand up the second you get to the gate. You won’t get off any faster and just slow things down.
  • Keep your seat belt on at all times. When flying, you can suddenly hit turbulence. Even on the ground, accidents can happen.
  • Makes sure to leave electronics and liquids in an easily accessible and take them out before going through security. Slip on shoes are also very helpful.
  • Fly as early as you can. Delays tend to stack up during the day.
  • Use aerolopa.com to get a better idea of actual seat layouts and positioning near bulkheads, lavatories, doors, and galleys
  • Travel cards can offer great perks that make the annual fee worth it. Free checked bag, free pre-check, lounge passes, earlier boarding groups, etc.
  • Even if you are checking a bag, keep a change of clothes and other essentials in your carry on. Also, back a smaller bag inside that can be a personal item in case you have to gate check your bag.
  • If you lack status with the airline, you can often buy elite access that can offer shorter lines for security and check in. It also comes with even domestic first class.
  • Of you are a “passenger if size” you can easily book an extra seat in Southwest by using your name with “Xs” in the middle name field. You have to check-in in person, and they will give you a card to hold your extra’s seat and let you preboard. After your flight, you can call and they will refund the extra seats fare.
derf82, to memes in She was right in 1992, the Catholic Church is still filled with pedophiles.

Personal negative dealings with the Catholic Church

From a contemporary article:

O’Connor, in a statement Thursday in London, reiterated her objections to the church, which she holds responsible for the child abuse she suffered.

The Vatican uses “marriage, divorce and in particular birth control and abortion to control us through our children and through fear,” she said.

So, even then, it is less specific than us commonly credited todays it was not about covering up child sex abuse.

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