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Comment on List animals until failure in ~games
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Comment on List animals until failure in ~games
Asinine Link ParentI was raised by a grammar and spelling mussolini. That being said, it caught at least two typos and I had to look up "tardigrade" because ngl I thought it was "tardibear" :(I was raised by a grammar and spelling
nazimussolini.
That being said, it caught at least two typos and I had to look up "tardigrade" because ngl I thought it was "tardibear" :( -
Comment on List animals until failure in ~games
Asinine LinkThat was so fun! I hit about 30 then realized I was brainfarting like crazy. Managed to get 88, and btw "your mom" is not a valid answer :D SPOILER ALERT: (Also I love how you can drill down and...That was so fun! I hit about 30 then realized I was brainfarting like crazy.
Managed to get 88, and btw "your mom" is not a valid answer :DSPOILER ALERT:
(Also I love how you can drill down and it won't add to the number but then you can add more... like : bear -> grizzly, black bear...)
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Comment on Winter storm across the US in photos in ~enviro
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Comment on Winter storm across the US in photos in ~enviro
Asinine LinkCaveat: I thank @PraiseTheSoup for the heads up that some people don't block all the ads... for that, UGH WTF. But if you block the ads: I love this. It shows such a range of both locations and...Caveat: I thank @PraiseTheSoup for the heads up that some people don't block all the ads... for that, UGH WTF.
But if you block the ads: I love this. It shows such a range of both locations and environments, from how the overview of large cities appeared to "Todd and Susan digging their house out" to police (or something of that nature) helping someone by pushing their car out of the snow.
I greatly appreciate the pictures of utility workers as well. Today was my first day not at work, though I still have to send out reports twice a day, so I'm not in any of those, but I have mad respect for the people who kept everything running behind the scenes as well as on the front lines. I feel this collage captures a slice of that.
Overall, I just greatly appreciate "news" like this - where we can see what I believe most of us feel is what America should be, and what it should look like.
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Comment on Winter storm across the US in photos in ~enviro
Asinine Link ParentI also don't want to derail, but second motion for FF. Also thank you for making me aware that the ads are horrible... I forget sometimes.I also don't want to derail, but second motion for FF. Also thank you for making me aware that the ads are horrible... I forget sometimes.
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Comment on Lifetime Windows user seeking feedback for improvements on my Linux setup in ~tech
Asinine Link ParentI actually put Arch on my new Ideapad 1 last week and started something exactly like this. Your format is very nice (mine's still just all mostly lower case text except for OMG PAY ATTENTION TO...I actually put Arch on my new Ideapad 1 last week and started something exactly like this. Your format is very nice (mine's still just all mostly lower case text except for OMG PAY ATTENTION TO THIS drafted in Bluefish), and I'm totally going to replicate it.
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Comment on Lifetime Windows user seeking feedback for improvements on my Linux setup in ~tech
Asinine Link ParentI originally tried this type of swapping and, while it may completely be due to my lack of understanding and knowledge at the time, it seemed to create more bootloader headaches than should have...I originally tried this type of swapping and, while it may completely be due to my lack of understanding and knowledge at the time, it seemed to create more bootloader headaches than should have been.
I'd say rip the bandaid. As fxgn commented, proton.db helps people understand how their games will function on Linux, and honestly, it's now pretty rare that I encounter games that won't work at all.
Most that don't work OOTB just take minor tweaking, and there are a handful that require a bit more. That being said, I don't play many newer games, but Ghost of Tsushima runs native, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint needed a little tweaking.
Online anti-cheat verification is often where issues lie, so if you play a lot of multiplayer games that want kernel access to run their anti-cheat hooks, you might want to keep the dual-boot.
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Comment on Ian's Shoelace Site is still the best site for tying your shoes in ~tech
Asinine Link ParentI loved the website, will be redoing a number of my Chuck Taylors to show off some of these new options (though I did know a handful already), checked out his various other stuff, and then donated...I loved the website, will be redoing a number of my Chuck Taylors to show off some of these new options (though I did know a handful already), checked out his various other stuff, and then donated a few dollars. I was rewarded with the following this morning:
Hey, [Asinine];
G'day from Melbourne, Australia.
This morning I was pleasantly surprised to receive your donation to my "Ian's Shoelace Site". Thank you so much!You also wrote:
Hey, just found your site and it looks great! Sorry AI sucks and your financial efforts have been lacking, but hopefully this helps even if it's so little. Cheers!I'm glad you liked the website and that you found it useful. It's great that the Internet allows REAL people (not just AI) from all over the world to share knowledge and ideas.
Your "little" donation was a delight to receive โ thanks, [Asinine]! You've really brightened my day. I'm pleased to think that my website has brightened yours.Have a great day,
Ian Fieggen ;-)
This site and that human are wonderful things I love finding on the internet. Thanks for pointing them out @rkcr!
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Comment on Recommendations needed: Favorite โcomfortโ movies in ~movies
Asinine Link ParentI'm seconding the rest: Office Space The Big Lebowski In Bruges Zombieland Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Galaxy Quest Men in Tights MP & The Holy GrailI'm seconding the rest:
Office Space
The Big Lebowski
In Bruges
Zombieland
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Galaxy Quest
Men in Tights
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Comment on Whatโs a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
Asinine Link ParentThe problem in the US with taxes is the 1% and such cannot be taxed, because they do not "make" money. Reminds me of when my literature teacher (which I was going to say "lit teacher", but that's...The problem in the US with taxes is the 1% and such cannot be taxed, because they do not "make" money. Reminds me of when my literature teacher (which I was going to say "lit teacher", but that's a completely different idea these days haha) explained how many "pounds per year" were derived from bank interest in the Jane Austen books.
In the US, William Buffet isn't taking home all those pounds per year, but he's still got the financial backing to do whatever he wants. And most (if not all?) of his employees pay more taxes than he does.So, tax the rich all you want, but the real rich ain't paying shit. I finally got to a tax bracket where donations lessen my taxes... which is pure crap, because I'd love to donate because I am able, not because I get more of my money back at the end of the year.
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Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentThanks, I've never had an explanation as to what API actually is. I gathered most of what you've said by what I've noticed (signing up for API access to location for my phone so I can supply phone...Thanks, I've never had an explanation as to what API actually is. I gathered most of what you've said by what I've noticed (signing up for API access to location for my phone so I can supply phone tower info, etc.).
Additionally, the rest of your comment is incredibly enlightening for me on a few levels. I always presume anything on the internet is fair game, but you've sort of given me a bit of comfort. That being said, I'm never shocked when I receive that notification that "my data has been stolen"... that's usually my top reason I don't like putting anything out there, but the close second is attaching the spiderweb of what I am and what I do irl, and selling that information out (whether for advertisers or trackers, as someone else stated, like insurance companies or whatnot, to track what I'm doing).
Edit: I kind of wish Tildes had an award option like Reddit... I'd totally throw a gold star for this reply! :D
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Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentWow, that's kind of interesting. I worked at Home Depot and did the stocking of gift cards, but never dealt with the POS aspect. I suspect you're a little higher up on that, but that story is...Wow, that's kind of interesting. I worked at Home Depot and did the stocking of gift cards, but never dealt with the POS aspect. I suspect you're a little higher up on that, but that story is quite interesting and makes me wonder about them overall.
Ultimately though, this is what I'll likely be doing for purchasing a card. -
Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentYeah, I read the ToS when I first encountered it. It seemed like a great idea but after reading some stuff I didn't like, it was a hard nope. @tibpoe I'm not really sure what API really entails,...Yeah, I read the ToS when I first encountered it. It seemed like a great idea but after reading some stuff I didn't like, it was a hard nope.
@tibpoe I'm not really sure what API really entails, but my two banks are on that list. Not really pertinent to this topic, but I may have to start figuring that stuff out.
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Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentMostly I don't want any personal info going out to apps. They typically have an email or know I use Google Play, but that's about it.Mostly I don't want any personal info going out to apps. They typically have an email or know I use Google Play, but that's about it.
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Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentYes, but where I live liquor stores are a state-run business; so if I go to the store next to it beforehand, I'll pull out cash for the liquor. Beer can be sold in grocery stores, which I know is...Yes, but where I live liquor stores are a state-run business; so if I go to the store next to it beforehand, I'll pull out cash for the liquor. Beer can be sold in grocery stores, which I know is filed under "groceries".
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Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentI'm not sure it's reached that point ... yet. But with how all our data is so easily bought/sold, I've been wary of stuff like this for a while. I mean, with law enforcement able to purchase paid...I'm not sure it's reached that point ... yet. But with how all our data is so easily bought/sold, I've been wary of stuff like this for a while.
I mean, with law enforcement able to purchase paid tracking systems to see where my car goes on the regular, why not add in where my last CC purchase was when they pull me over... "Oh, you were at a brewery? Are you driving drunk?" -
Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentDang, yeah I've avoided Plaid like the plague. Thanks for pointing this out. I would have likely noticed when signing up and going to purchase - I'd rather them not have any info like that,...Dang, yeah I've avoided Plaid like the plague. Thanks for pointing this out.
I would have likely noticed when signing up and going to purchase - I'd rather them not have any info like that, especially now that I know that Plaid's in the background.
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Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentThanks, I believe I was hoping for something like this. I did want a physical options, but depending on how fees and whatnot play out, this may work just as well.Thanks, I believe I was hoping for something like this. I did want a physical options, but depending on how fees and whatnot play out, this may work just as well.
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Comment on "Visa" gift cards - What should I be looking at? in ~finance
Asinine Link ParentI would prefer the app to not know, vs the CC, though I'd also not prefer that. But I really hadn't thought of looking into it, thanks.I would prefer the app to not know, vs the CC, though I'd also not prefer that. But I really hadn't thought of looking into it, thanks.
Wait you can get an emoji result?!
OMFG YOU CAN!
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