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Hey tilders, how many of us are queer?
If there's roughly ~2,000 subscribers I'm figuring there's probably at least a dozen of us. I normally don't like to broach the subject of sexual- and gender-identity but in new spaces I find it's...
If there's roughly ~2,000 subscribers I'm figuring there's probably at least a dozen of us. I normally don't like to broach the subject of sexual- and gender-identity but in new spaces I find it's nice to know how many people like me there are.
For clarity's sake I'm defining "queer" as a catch all like LGBT+.
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Sackler family members face mass litigation, criminal investigations over opioids crisis
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Big new Indian rocket launches satellite, setting stage for Moon mission
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We thought the Incas couldn’t write. These knots change everything
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It’s time to make video games safe for children
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The all-white house: Where did the trend come from and will it last?
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Facebook investors call on Mark Zuckerberg to resign as chairman following damaging report
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Looking for a phone that doesn't follow recent trends
I am generally dissatisfied with my phone options today. I want a phone that meets these requirements: microSD card slot 3.5mm headphone jack Unlockable bootloader without having to ask the...
I am generally dissatisfied with my phone options today. I want a phone that meets these requirements:
- microSD card slot
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Unlockable bootloader without having to ask the manufacturer (i.e.
fastboot oem unlock
) - Either LineageOS support or Android 8+
- Screen smaller than 6" (preferably smaller than 5.5")
I'd also prefer not to have a notch but it's not a dealbreaker. I don't really care much about having the thinnest phone, or the biggest screen, etc. I'd much prefer having more control over my device and the way I use it.
Does such a phone exist, or do I have my standards too high? I haven't seen a phone like this that came out 2017 or later.
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Fairfax Media shareholders vote for Channel Nine merger
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In search of the real Mike Tomlin
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Let it Grow: Seedballs Pave the Way Towards Reforestation
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North Korea - Inside the world's most secretive state
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We are NASA
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Blue Monday on Floppotron (New Order cover) (2018)
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September 87 - Bad Dream Baby (2017)
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Black Mirror S04E05 “Metalhead” Discussion Thread
Previous episode | Index thread | Next episode Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 5 - Metalhead At an abandoned warehouse, scavengers searching for supplies encounter a ruthless foe and flee for their...
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Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 5 - Metalhead
At an abandoned warehouse, scavengers searching for supplies encounter a ruthless foe and flee for their lives through a bleak wasteland.
Warning: this thread contains spoilers about this episode! If you haven't seen it yet, please watch it and come back to this thread later.
You can talk about past episodes, but please don't discuss future episodes in this thread!
If you don't know what to say, here are some questions to get the discussion started:
- How does the title relate to the episode itself?
- Are there any similarities between real life events and the episode?
- Are there any references or easter eggs in the episode, such as references to past episodes?
Please rate the episode here!
Sorry for being late with this one!
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'White' magazine shuts down after refusing to feature same-sex weddings
A news article: 'White' magazine shuts down after refusing to feature same-sex weddings The farewell message: Farewell
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Carl Sagan feat. Stephen Hawking - A Glorious Dawn (Symphony of Science) (2009)
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China Rules - They didn’t like the West’s playbook. So they wrote their own. “Part 1: The land that failed to fail.”
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Pesniary - Kasiŭ Jaś kaniušynu (Yas was mowing clover)
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Deadlands: A Dark Country Collection
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Torre Florim - Firestarter (2012)
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When will security go back to normal?
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The week in energy: Not all oil is equal
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Jonestown’s victims have a lesson to teach us, so I listened
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Thanks for my coffee… On the great gratitude trail
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The Web is still a DARPA weapon
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Former Macedonian strongman's escape to Hungary triggers a flood of disinformation
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Cultural activist from Guyana's Wapishana tribe tries to revive a near-extinct language
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Australian Open 2018: Abraham Ancer triumphs at The Lakes
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sr.ht, the hacker's forge, now open for public alpha
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Fiji election: Bainimarama returned as PM in slim victory
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Kilogram gets a new definition
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Stuck In A Ditch In The Middle Of A Desert In A Country I Don't Know The Name Of
I'm sitting here, not being able to sleep and watching every single John Mayer music video ever made, finding myself a little stuck. I've got good friends, I've got a free environment to do...
I'm sitting here, not being able to sleep and watching every single John Mayer music video ever made, finding myself a little stuck.
I've got good friends, I've got a free environment to do whatever I want to do, and I've got enough stuff around me to keep me alive. Somehow, this isn't what I hoped for.
Ever since I was a kid, I always dreamed of this moment. I'm on my own. I've got my axe, and I'm ready for battle, but, I can't swing this thing, man. I don't have enough motivation, something I've been struggling with since I was born. I'm a chronic procrastinator, even when it's about something I actually want to. I want to sit down, write music, and make people smile. I want to do all these things, but I can't find enough willpower to do it. Maybe it's just my current emotional state holding me back. I miss the connection I used to have with someone that put me at my absolute peak in life.
It's so unbelievably unfair to me that someone that seemed to help me so much and bring me up can just walk out on me like that with no explanation. She made me a better person when she was around, and a worse person when she's not. I don't understand why I still think about it every single day. I guess this is more of a rant / self help post, but I do pose one question:
How do I get rid of the constant thought of someone? She's connected to everything I do in life and I really gotta fucking stop. Is there something I'm missing when it comes to getting over someone? Do I chase her? I've tried before, but it ended worse the second time around.
Anyone have similar experiences? I'm sure there are some sad wrecks out there tonight. Come and share your story about the best person you've ever met that you'll never meet again.
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'It's torture': Critics step up bid to stop US school using electric shocks on children
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The single biggest layoff in Canadian history
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US to partner with Australia, Papua New Guinea on Manus Island naval base
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Last surviving Khmer Rouge leaders found guilty of genocide in landmark ruling
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Tunneling into a private network through JavaScript
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Is science stagnant? Despite vast increases in the time and money spent on research, scientific progress is barely keeping pace with the past
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Utterances: A lightweight comments widget built on GitHub issues
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Minimalism and/or zero waste life
Hi there. It seems that minimalist and zero waste movements have picked up some steam recently in many first world countries as a reaction to the consumerist, greed-based lifestyles promoted and...
Hi there. It seems that minimalist and zero waste movements have picked up some steam recently in many first world countries as a reaction to the consumerist, greed-based lifestyles promoted and upon realisation of our impact on the world. As an aspiring zero waste minimalist and general conversationalist, I am interested in your opinions, so I'll bombard you with some questions.
Do any of you lead a minimalist or zero waste life, or are you aspiring to or making the transition right now?
What is your opinion of the movements?
Are you opposed to the lifestyles?
Why are you/do you want to be minimalist or create zero waste?
What is minimalism to you?
Are you a minimalist in some or all parts of your life?
What challenges did you run into when making the changes, and how did you overcome them?
Is there anything you recommend to those who are still just aspiring?
Does minimalism imply frugality?
Do you have anything else to add?
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Navy training video - Mechanical computers [1953]
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The rise and fall of turkey brining
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Ask Tilde: How would you improve the ErgoDox
The ErgoDox has been out for a few years now and spawned many, many new designs based off it. My question is how would you improve it? I've been trying to answer this question for a few weeks now...
The ErgoDox has been out for a few years now and spawned many, many new designs based off it. My question is how would you improve it? I've been trying to answer this question for a few weeks now and would like to know what the community thinks. What is important in a keyboard for you?
I've thrown my hat into the ring with Gergo which I think comes close. It uses SMD components, reducing the overall size and cost of the board, Removes the ProMicro for a TQFP Atmega32u4, moves the paddles in a tiny bit and removes the extra keys from the thumb cluster. It's meant to be used without a case (using rubbered standoffs to keep it off the desk/surface) and the back has some pretty designs. The hardest part for me to justify was loping off the number row, but seeing as many layouts use a modifier and the right hand pad as a ortho numpad I went with it. Worst case the default layout will have paddle + top row give numbers. In addition, for occasional mouse users, I designed a trackball that fits inside of a 1u key and can be mounted on the right hand side of the board (or a regular key if wanted). The idea being for small movements you have something other then QMKs mouse keys to work with. I've gone into a bit more detail on my blog on the design considerations
The main thing I tried to optimize with Gergo was cost. Ergo keyboards need not be expensive and I think the price point on this board drives it home. With a cheap set of caps off Amazon and some Cherry clones, this board can be put together for under 100$ shipping included. Compared to a ErgoDox EZ with a starting price of 250$ before keys or shipping, I think I've done a decent job.
As keyboards are highly personal devices, what do you look for in a keyboard?
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Wirth's Law
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NASA will retire its new mega-rocket if SpaceX or Blue Origin can safely launch its own powerful rockets
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WebAssembly’s post-MVP future: A cartoon skill tree
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Robot-soldiers, stealth jets and drone armies: the future of war
8 votes