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Comment on Mojang has updated the system requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition, raising recommended system memory from 4GB to 16GB in ~games
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Comment on Do I belong in tech anymore? in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentI admit that I didn't really address your original comment - you're talking about work that has an impact, while I mentioned work being fulfilling to people as individuals. I would argue that the...I admit that I didn't really address your original comment - you're talking about work that has an impact, while I mentioned work being fulfilling to people as individuals. I would argue that the former can definitely impact the latter, but for a large enough organization it's easy to feel like a cog in a machine so the company itself doesn't matter.
I work in IT as a server and network admin. I'm good at it, and the company I work for is producing software that is actually valuable to its users, but I can completely ignore the vast majority of business and product announcements because they do not impact my role and tasks. It's less that the job is pointless, and more that it's so disconnected from the purpose of the company that it could be dropped into a different company in a different industry and likely see few changes. The biggest things keeping me where I am are that my team and the ones adjacent to it are genuinely pleasant to work with, and I don't have to do overtime or on-call.
Maybe you're located somewhere else, but the middle-class in America has become eroded to the point that giving up pay for a job that has more meaning is not a possibility for many. It would be great if we could all pick companies that have a positive impact, but to say that it's currently an option for everyone is unfortunately not a reflection of reality (in my opinion).
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Comment on A friend showed me another "learned a new language" site in ~comp
Banazir LinkAt some point in the past I tried this out, as I already have an account and there's a couple of exercises completed. When I look at an exercise summary, the interface feels vaguely familiar, but...At some point in the past I tried this out, as I already have an account and there's a couple of exercises completed. When I look at an exercise summary, the interface feels vaguely familiar, but not familiar enough for me to remember doing anything.
Anyway, picked up the Lua track again, did a few intermediate exercises with only minor hiccups. I'm not sure if I'll install their CLI or not, I'm comfortable enough copying from Neovim and just pasting into their editor instead.
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Comment on Do I belong in tech anymore? in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentNot everyone has the luxury of doing a job they love, and that's alright. However, everyone does need food and shelter and those take money, so sometimes we must work toward something pointless. I...Not everyone has the luxury of doing a job they love, and that's alright. However, everyone does need food and shelter and those take money, so sometimes we must work toward something pointless. I do work that is not individually fulfilling so I have money and support for hobbies that I enjoy but are not financially viable.
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Comment on Why socialists should embrace luxury apartments in ~society
Banazir Link ParentI agree, but luckily this is the kind of thing that seems best controlled by local governments, not federal. City or county government would be a much better option just due to better fine-grained...I agree, but luckily this is the kind of thing that seems best controlled by local governments, not federal. City or county government would be a much better option just due to better fine-grained control based on region. It's also the place where your vote has the most impact, and where the laws impact you the most directly.
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Comment on What self-help / personal development books did you find valuable? in ~books
Banazir Link ParentI think I've started that book three times and ironically never built the habit to continue reading it. It's probably because I was trying to go slowly enough to build other habits with the advice...I think I've started that book three times and ironically never built the habit to continue reading it. It's probably because I was trying to go slowly enough to build other habits with the advice in the book and never applied it to reading.
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Comment on Gift ideas for niece who’s into sewing? in ~life.women
Banazir Link ParentSharpen only the bevel, not the flats where the two blades meet. Most scissors work via shearing action between the blades, sharpening that area can mean separating the blades and reducing their...Sharpen only the bevel, not the flats where the two blades meet. Most scissors work via shearing action between the blades, sharpening that area can mean separating the blades and reducing their effectiveness despite them technically being sharper. Because of this, you don't actually need to sharpen until the apex of the edge pulls away from the flat side.
If the two halves detach, it's a lot easier. Use a whetstone or gentle bench grinder, grind on the bevel (that angled part on the sharp inside of the scissors) until you can feel a burr form, then strop or very gently sharpen along the flat to remove the burr.
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Comment on US Federal Communications Commission approves test of space mirror to light night sky despite outcry in ~space
Banazir Link ParentI think it's because most of them view it as the sword & sorcery fantasy that the films turned it into. They want to allude to something nerdy that they find cool on a surface level without...I think it's because most of them view it as the sword & sorcery fantasy that the films turned it into. They want to allude to something nerdy that they find cool on a surface level without actually delving into the meaning of the names they choose.
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Comment on US Federal Communications Commission approves test of space mirror to light night sky despite outcry in ~space
Banazir Link ParentWhy do people choose to put Tolkien's names on the worst ideas? Use Eärendil for some other satellite mission that isn't going to fuck up the night sky, not this.Why do people choose to put Tolkien's names on the worst ideas? Use Eärendil for some other satellite mission that isn't going to fuck up the night sky, not this.
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Comment on Gift ideas for niece who’s into sewing? in ~life.women
Banazir LinkTools and fabric (via gift certificates) have been mentioned, but another consumable item that might be helpful is patterns. If you can get an idea of what she likes to sew, you can get fabric...Tools and fabric (via gift certificates) have been mentioned, but another consumable item that might be helpful is patterns. If you can get an idea of what she likes to sew, you can get fabric patterns that she can pin to the fabric and cut through to make sure everything is the right dimensions. Some are reusable, but not all, so just having several on hand could be helpful.
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Comment on Fines doubled as teens outsmart Australia's world-first social media ban in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentMy comment was a response to the argument implicit in their reply. Saying "they already have your data" is just the buildup to saying "so why try anyway". This is the exact attitude that has...My comment was a response to the argument implicit in their reply. Saying "they already have your data" is just the buildup to saying "so why try anyway". This is the exact attitude that has slowly eroded privacy rights as people give away more information since some of it is out there already. It's defeatist and ignores the fact that as living human beings, we are constantly generating new data points (as you pointed out) and those can be restricted if we actually try.
Right now, I don't see the US taking any of the approaches that would minimize the information being shared. Encouraging people that those are even feasible is the first step for us right now.
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Comment on Fines doubled as teens outsmart Australia's world-first social media ban in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentThat doesn't mean that we should have to hand over our whole identity to every site. Make the ones who want our info have to work for it (and get some things wrong!) and hand nothing over to the...That doesn't mean that we should have to hand over our whole identity to every site. Make the ones who want our info have to work for it (and get some things wrong!) and hand nothing over to the ones that need nothing.
I have two sets of accounts I use. One is publicly tied to my real world identity in a few places; those accounts will eventually tie to my forge as a small business. The other set of accounts only has my real identity tied to them in the settings, if that. I am aware that browser fingerprinting and pattern analysis will probably connect the two sets, but that doesn't mean that I can't try to protect myself on various platforms.
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Comment on REO Runabout, gas truck starting at $21,500 in ~transport
Banazir LinkAt this point it's $25 for what amounts to a rough sketch and made up numbers. Models aren't even revealed for at least 3 months, which imo is when they should start accepting reservations at the...At this point it's $25 for what amounts to a rough sketch and made up numbers. Models aren't even revealed for at least 3 months, which imo is when they should start accepting reservations at the very earliest, and then we're not even going to see test results until up to a year after that.
Just based on this, I see no reason to even spend $25 on it. Take into account the actual business side dirt that @nukeman has dug up, and I'm pretty sure that that there would be nobody to refund the $25 when this goes down.
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Comment on Reddit will require you to be logged in to use old.reddit.com in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentThat pop-up completely killed my mobile Reddit browsing. Firefox used to have automatic bookmarks set up to a few of my favorite subs, now those are buried behind other sites. I could have blocked...That pop-up completely killed my mobile Reddit browsing. Firefox used to have automatic bookmarks set up to a few of my favorite subs, now those are buried behind other sites. I could have blocked the pop-up, but that was a good sign to go.
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Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages
Banazir Link ParentNew acronym unlocked: Mothers I'd Like to Very Enthusiastically SexNew acronym unlocked: Mothers I'd Like to Very Enthusiastically Sex
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Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages
Banazir LinkBecause it's an acronym, I would say it's "MILFs". One could also argue that since "Mothers" is the plural part, MILF is both singular and plural. I am not making this argument, but bringing up as...Because it's an acronym, I would say it's "MILFs".
One could also argue that since "Mothers" is the plural part, MILF is both singular and plural. I am not making this argument, but bringing up as a potential (wrong) option.
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Comment on These tacky men with ridiculous glasses want you to wear them too in ~life.style
Banazir Link ParentWell, I guess I stand corrected. I haven't played around with AR much recently, just a constellation viewing/id app, but that's just taking location and accelerometer data to figure out where...Well, I guess I stand corrected. I haven't played around with AR much recently, just a constellation viewing/id app, but that's just taking location and accelerometer data to figure out where you're pointing your phone. I'm glad that it's easier to ID nature now, but I worry because that also makes it easier to ID people from footage.
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
Banazir Link ParentAs already mentioned, the seasoning isn't the issue, rust is. Seasoning is a protective layer, so losing it means losing protection. The steam and consistent heat is likely to cause spots of...As already mentioned, the seasoning isn't the issue, rust is. Seasoning is a protective layer, so losing it means losing protection. The steam and consistent heat is likely to cause spots of damage, which is where rust spots will form. Surface rust isn't the end of the world, a quick scrub with steel wool or even just a scouring pad should remove it. If left alone though, you'll have to break out sandpaper or power tools depending on how bad the rust is.
In a way, I'm hoping I'm wrong, so best of luck! Also, this experiment might need to be done over time with multiple washes.
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Comment on These tacky men with ridiculous glasses want you to wear them too in ~life.style
Banazir Link ParentYes, but accurately determining which bird (or bug, or specific tree species) seems like an extra challenge. Do you know how many yellow and black spiders there are in the midwest?Yes, but accurately determining which bird (or bug, or specific tree species) seems like an extra challenge. Do you know how many yellow and black spiders there are in the midwest?
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Comment on These tacky men with ridiculous glasses want you to wear them too in ~life.style
Banazir Link ParentSee, the idea of a Halo or Iron Man HUD really appeals to me, but when I think about what I would actually put on the HUD I find it hard to justify. I don't want a constant information stream...See, the idea of a Halo or Iron Man HUD really appeals to me, but when I think about what I would actually put on the HUD I find it hard to justify. I don't want a constant information stream about what I'm looking at, I don't have a quantifiable health value to keep track of, and I generally know how to navigate to most places I'm trying to go.
If we can come up with genuine everyday utilities, then I think the appeal will grow. As it is, I can only see getting occasional use out of smart glasses, like identifying plants and bugs on a hike, and even that is a harder task than you would think.
You're using complex modpacks to justify increased vanilla requirements. Those are two entirely different styles of play, and should not be conflated. There is a small percentage of vanilla players who might use enough redstone to cause similar resource requirements, but in general my vanilla experience has been that lower specs were fine.
Granted, it's been a few years since I've played, so I barely know the new content (honestly anything past the ocean update feels "new" to me), but I doubt it has gotten that much more complex to average players.