Citizenjones's recent activity
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Comment on US cannabis industry confronts billion-dollar threat: weak weed in ~finance
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Comment on What is some life advice that has stuck with you throughout the years? in ~life
Citizenjones Link"Expectations are the seeds of resentment ""Expectations are the seeds of resentment "
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Comment on Get the lowdown on 'e/acc' — Silicon Valley's favorite obscure theory about progress at all costs, which has been embraced by Marc Andreessen in ~tech
Citizenjones LinkThese folks have something mixed up between their empathy and emotional centers that disables their ability to act in a humanistic way. Functional but detached in a way that makes them dangerous...These folks have something mixed up between their empathy and emotional centers that disables their ability to act in a humanistic way. Functional but detached in a way that makes them dangerous but since they're 'so successful' they get to feel correct while supporters get a dopamine hit from their belief in their Tech 'lords'. The story by Margaret Atwood's 'Oryx and Crate' comes to mind.
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Comment on Among US whistleblower claims: Nonhuman biologics have been recovered in ~space
Citizenjones LinkI wish all of these UFO UAP post or grouped in one thread. It's the same over hyped non-story as always. Whether the distraction is malicious or not doesn't really matter, it is a distraction....I wish all of these UFO UAP post or grouped in one thread. It's the same over hyped non-story as always. Whether the distraction is malicious or not doesn't really matter, it is a distraction. Hearsay and speculation changes nothing. It's noise.
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Comment on Ada Hegerberg: ‘I don't think things will change without women standing up’ in ~sports.football
Citizenjones LinkThere's lots that can be said and studied regarding gender equality in sports. Women who play sports face an uphill battle in many ways and deserve support. One quick look at attendance statistics...There's lots that can be said and studied regarding gender equality in sports. Women who play sports face an uphill battle in many ways and deserve support.
One quick look at attendance statistics shows that perhaps the women standing on the field need more of them in the stands.
Avid vs. Casual fans of sports (in the U.S.) is a difference of 2% for men.
For women, 35%
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Comment on Billie Eilish - What was I made for? (Barbie soundtrack, 2023) in ~music
Citizenjones LinkSometimes I think the feeling is 'I miss being a kid'... but really perhaps I miss 'not caring about growing up'. Your little world is perfect and then the winds and the rains come.Sometimes I think the feeling is 'I miss being a kid'... but really perhaps I miss 'not caring about growing up'. Your little world is perfect and then the winds and the rains come.
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Comment on Wildlife experts seek to capture 'surfing' Santa Cruz sea otter, deemed public safety risk in ~enviro
Citizenjones Link ParentI agree and would go as far to say that removing the otter is a proactive approach to the eventual situation of it biting or harming a human. As we've seen in the past, sadly when wildlife harms a...I agree and would go as far to say that removing the otter is a proactive approach to the eventual situation of it biting or harming a human. As we've seen in the past, sadly when wildlife harms a human they usually put it down.
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Comment on How are y'all dealing with inflation? in ~finance
Citizenjones LinkAsk me in a week when raises hit our payroll at my company. Not looking forward to the inevitable math session to see what percentage it went up and then compare how little it matters considering...Ask me in a week when raises hit our payroll at my company. Not looking forward to the inevitable math session to see what percentage it went up and then compare how little it matters considering inflation.
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Comment on My wife is going to a con this weekend and is going to get a meet&greet with Mark Hamill. I have to be at work but I'm freaking out for her. Anyone have any great meet&greet stories? in ~talk
Citizenjones LinkI was once a lighting department manager for a event lighting company in San Francisco. A friend was in charge of an interview taking place with the actor Anthony Daniels who played CP-30 in Star...I was once a lighting department manager for a event lighting company in San Francisco. A friend was in charge of an interview taking place with the actor Anthony Daniels who played CP-30 in Star Wars. My friend needed a couple of of lights and a dimmer so he stopped by to pick them up on the way to the interview. It turned out he was also in charge of driving him in from the airport to the convention center so when he arrived to pick up the lights he had Anthony Daniels with him. He was super nice and charming and we went on a walk around the warehouse. He said it reminded him of being on set for movies and he casually said, "Once, when I was on the Millennium Falcon, with all of it's switches and lights blinking...then you lean a bit back, and it's all plywood and colored gels taped to it. Movie magic, I always loved it".
Just being in a casual conversation with someone who truthfully says with all seriousness that they were on the Millennium Falcon will always be a highlight.
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Comment on What game(s) do you love that you never see brought up in conversation? in ~games
Citizenjones Link ParentIt is a small game but I found that I could get a lot out of each level by attempting to stay on it and not transport as long as possible.It is a small game but I found that I could get a lot out of each level by attempting to stay on it and not transport as long as possible.
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Comment on What game(s) do you love that you never see brought up in conversation? in ~games
Citizenjones LinkFrom Dust It's a puzzle game at it's heart but you move villagers to safe spots by changing the terrain so they avoid natural calamity. It's basic but has a rich lore...from the wiki link for...From Dust
It's a puzzle game at it's heart but you move villagers to safe spots by changing the terrain so they avoid natural calamity. It's basic but has a rich lore...from the wiki link for those interested...
From Dust is a god video game, designed by Éric Chahi and developed by Ubisoft Montpellier. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live Arcade in 2011. Described as a spiritual successor to Populous, the game revolves around The Breath, which was summoned by a tribe to help them seek and recover their lost knowledge. In the game, players, controlling a cursor, can manipulate matter such as lava, soil, and water. Players can help the tribespeople to overcome challenges including finding different totems and overcoming natural disasters. In addition to the story mode, the game features a Challenge mode which offers a shorter, but harder experience.
Agreed. Honestly, Cannabis strains probably had 20% less THC within the last decade. If they can isolate weak weed they can sell it... There's a lot of people who would enjoy smoking 10% to 14% instead of 27% and 33% varieties.