ColorUserPro's recent activity
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Comment on A Cloudflare outage is taking down large parts of the internet - X, ChatGPT and more affected in ~tech
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Comment on McDonald’s is losing its low-income customers in ~food
ColorUserPro Link ParentI've had that issue with so many places nowadays, even going so far as waiting 40 minutes for an order who's status I could see from the back-of-house screens being tagged as completed! The fact...I've had that issue with so many places nowadays, even going so far as waiting 40 minutes for an order who's status I could see from the back-of-house screens being tagged as completed!
The fact that the order status can be updated by staff with no actual update on your meal, coupled with the policy most online ordering services have where the order status directly affects the option to cancel an order that is taking too long has really killed my appetite to eat at many of these locations that cater to deliveries first, drive thru second, and everyone else dead last.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
ColorUserPro LinkI bought tickets to see Joey Valence & Brae this coming February in Atlanta! I'm especially pumped to see them as my locale was not previously listed as a stop on their tour. Time to save up PTO...I bought tickets to see Joey Valence & Brae this coming February in Atlanta! I'm especially pumped to see them as my locale was not previously listed as a stop on their tour. Time to save up PTO for the after-party!
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Comment on NATO alphabet in ~talk
ColorUserPro LinkIt's time to share my personal favorite, the MANGO alphabet! Ay-ango Bango Chango Dango Eango And so on... It has many faults and no official adoption outside of my circle but it's our go to...It's time to share my personal favorite, the MANGO alphabet!
Ay-ango
Bango
Chango
Dango
Eango
And so on...
It has many faults and no official adoption outside of my circle but it's our go to anytime we're having to spell something out. -
Comment on What are your favorite simple pleasures? in ~talk
ColorUserPro LinkThe color of the leaves this time of year (in the Northern Hemisphere): they turn to brilliant shades of red, yellow, and orange that eventually looks like the embers of the coals of a...The color of the leaves this time of year (in the Northern Hemisphere): they turn to brilliant shades of red, yellow, and orange that eventually looks like the embers of the coals of a long-burning fire before finally falling off and painting the ground in its colors.
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Comment on Around the world in 80 days ... sustainably in ~talk
ColorUserPro LinkI think using planned battery swap stations, having been pre-charged via solar energy, a trip that produces no new carbon emissions in relation to the transportation method used during the course...I think using planned battery swap stations, having been pre-charged via solar energy, a trip that produces no new carbon emissions in relation to the transportation method used during the course of the trip would be possible. Both air and watercraft designs are advanced enough to have electric only propulsion systems. Great topic btw.
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Comment on Things to do when you've lost your job in ~talk
ColorUserPro LinkAs far as getting paychecks, if you have any logistics centers nearby they will hire you quickly and pay you for at least a week of orientation on safety and in house processes. I had to rely on a...As far as getting paychecks, if you have any logistics centers nearby they will hire you quickly and pay you for at least a week of orientation on safety and in house processes. I had to rely on a warehouse job to pay the bills between being laid off at one job and being rehired at another. Your skillset is useful but if you need money now the right job will pay you to listen and if the schedule's right you can line up interviews for better jobs in the meantime.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentThank you! I hope to have more good news down the road for a future ~talk post :)Thank you! I hope to have more good news down the road for a future ~talk post :)
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentIt's a great introductory position to my skill set, I'm more of a client development person than a point-to-point interaction type as is my current role, but I was told in detail how that path is...It's a great introductory position to my skill set, I'm more of a client development person than a point-to-point interaction type as is my current role, but I was told in detail how that path is available for advancement. At this point, I just have to keep the wings level and fly right, I've never been so nervous to keep a job!
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
ColorUserPro LinkI've been going through the onboarding process at my new job, and I'm over the moon to be able to do it! I've been struggling with job satisfaction for a couple years now, and I'm very pleased to...I've been going through the onboarding process at my new job, and I'm over the moon to be able to do it! I've been struggling with job satisfaction for a couple years now, and I'm very pleased to be in a position where I can wake up and drive to work with enthusiasm and meet everyone in the office with a genuine smile on my face. Even though I have less time off the clock than I did in a previous workplace, I have so much more energy to commit to the things I want to do outside of work that it's still a net gain.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
ColorUserPro Link ParentI'll definitely check out The Hangwoman, thank you! The underlying humanity (or lack thereof) of both the oppressed and the oppressor is what makes testimony from such hard times especially...I'll definitely check out The Hangwoman, thank you! The underlying humanity (or lack thereof) of both the oppressed and the oppressor is what makes testimony from such hard times especially relatable to me, even more so with lived context to use as a backdrop, as you pointed out. I hope I can find an English translation of Where the Dog is Buried, I'd love a good story where the revolution was the friends we made along the way lol.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
ColorUserPro LinkI've been relistening to Channel Orange by Frank Ocean a lot this week, and it still feels fresh, it's very hard to believe this album is over a decade old. The run from Sweet Life to White are...I've been relistening to Channel Orange by Frank Ocean a lot this week, and it still feels fresh, it's very hard to believe this album is over a decade old. The run from Sweet Life to White are still some of my favorite songs.
I went to an emo themed party at a local bookshop last weekend, and there was a treasure trove of period-accurate vinyl and CD's. I ended up leaving with:
Our Time in Eden by 10,000 Maniacs,
Drunken Lullabies by Flogging Molly,
Fight With Tools by Flobots,
Appeal to Reason by Rise Against, and
I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love by My Chemical RomanceI've still got to put the music onto my old iPod for some classic angstistening but it's on my agenda!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
ColorUserPro Link ParentYou're good lol Blood Meridian is a lot, I also treat it like an episodical to be broken up with lighter reading. I haven't read The Nasty Bits yet, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it when...You're good lol
Blood Meridian is a lot, I also treat it like an episodical to be broken up with lighter reading.
I haven't read The Nasty Bits yet, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it when you've finished it!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
ColorUserPro LinkHow We Survived Communism and Even Laughed, a collection of essays by Slavenka Drakulic about the end of communism and the following cultural effects within the former Soviet Union and the...How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed, a collection of essays by Slavenka Drakulic about the end of communism and the following cultural effects within the former Soviet Union and the Balkans. Some of the essays are deeply personal and relate strongly to my personal views of the upcoming realities of our time, others are entirely foreign to someone of my background and give a greater sense of perspective and appreciation for the world around me. It's definitely one of my favorite reads of 2025.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
ColorUserPro Link Parentlackofaname gave some amazing options, and I want to add onto what they've had to say with a focus on cultures where meat is a luxury or a choice rather than the default as it can be in Western...lackofaname gave some amazing options, and I want to add onto what they've had to say with a focus on cultures where meat is a luxury or a choice rather than the default as it can be in Western society. The amount of variety that can be found in Indian cuisine, for example, will keep ingredients feeling fresh and allow a lot of diversity in meal options while still staying within a specific 'style'.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
ColorUserPro LinkI've been on a kick this month to cut meat out of my diet, so I've been playing around with vegetarian recipes. I've had a lot of fun using the Amy's website and their products as a reference for...I've been on a kick this month to cut meat out of my diet, so I've been playing around with vegetarian recipes. I've had a lot of fun using the Amy's website and their products as a reference for stuff like chili mac and three cheese kale bake.
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Comment on Small production team/amateur documentaries? in ~movies
ColorUserPro LinkI was a big fan of the in-the-field documentaries VICE used to make, it feels like there were very few places they wouldn't try to go to in order to tell a story. Their crews have been into the...I was a big fan of the in-the-field documentaries VICE used to make, it feels like there were very few places they wouldn't try to go to in order to tell a story. Their crews have been into the Siberian wilderness to visit what remains of the reclusive Lykov family (CW: sexual assault), North Korea, and many other countries in the midst of war, strife, or cultural divide. This playlist has most of the ones I remember watching, and is a good jumping off point if what I've described sounds like it fits the bill.
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Comment on What's your video game comfort food? in ~games
ColorUserPro Link ParentThank you! I try to stay away from missions and spend my time in the open world, the missions are the lowlight of the game for me and I hope Rockstar is able to evolve the structure of the story...Thank you! I try to stay away from missions and spend my time in the open world, the missions are the lowlight of the game for me and I hope Rockstar is able to evolve the structure of the story in a positive way for GTA 6. The side missions of the game are better than the main story missions, for what it's worth.
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Comment on Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space? in ~space
ColorUserPro LinkNASA has paid more for their launches ever since they banked on the Shuttle program to subsidize the cost per tonnage. They're just as vulnerable to contract gouging as any other branch of the...NASA has paid more for their launches ever since they banked on the Shuttle program to subsidize the cost per tonnage. They're just as vulnerable to contract gouging as any other branch of the government, arguably moreso since their goals often depend on meeting the needs of collaborating companies/agencies to help source funding and legislative support, which seems unlikely to change given the political climate they're operating in today.
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Comment on What's your video game comfort food? in ~games
ColorUserPro LinkRed Dead Redemption 2. Even though I've sunk over a thousand hours into it, there's always something new to do across the vast map that lets me take a breather and admire the scenery while doing...Red Dead Redemption 2. Even though I've sunk over a thousand hours into it, there's always something new to do across the vast map that lets me take a breather and admire the scenery while doing any number of activities, from filling the journal with sketches while exploring to treasure hunting to whitewater canoeing. If I'm feeling adventurous there are gangs to clear out, people to save, and bank heists to plan, but it caters to people who want to get lost in the wilderness with some modern comforts as well.
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