Hobofarmer's recent activity
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Comment on The goon squad. Loneliness, porn’s next frontier, and the dream of endless masturbation. in ~life
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Comment on At least twenty-five US states plan to cut off food aid benefits in November in ~society
Hobofarmer Link ParentMy local community college has run food drives and pantries before, too. It may be worth looking into organizations like that which reach a wider audience while remaining secular.My local community college has run food drives and pantries before, too. It may be worth looking into organizations like that which reach a wider audience while remaining secular.
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Comment on What are some interesting landmarks in your neck of the woods? in ~talk
Hobofarmer Link ParentThe looney tunes characters are still a big thing there, and one of the aspects I remember most as a kid. I never did like roller coasters much, so the park doesn't draw me.The looney tunes characters are still a big thing there, and one of the aspects I remember most as a kid. I never did like roller coasters much, so the park doesn't draw me.
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Comment on YouTube has a new video player in ~tech
Hobofarmer Link ParentI seriously feel that it's a case of "if we're not changing, we're not keeping up and keeping it interesting." I'm guessing there's studies performed that if a service keeps everything the same,...I seriously feel that it's a case of "if we're not changing, we're not keeping up and keeping it interesting." I'm guessing there's studies performed that if a service keeps everything the same, UI wise, while others are changing things around, the users see that unchanging service as stagnating.
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Comment on What are some interesting landmarks in your neck of the woods? in ~talk
Hobofarmer LinkThis giant golden pyramid house is interesting in a kooky way. It burned up a few years ago and I'm not sure how restoration has been going. There's also several huge amusement parks nearby, most...This giant golden pyramid house is interesting in a kooky way. It burned up a few years ago and I'm not sure how restoration has been going.
There's also several huge amusement parks nearby, most notably Six Flags Great America which is tied for having the most landmark roller coasters with some other park in the US.
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Comment on What happens when the internet goes out at your work? in ~tech
Hobofarmer LinkWell, it's happened more often than I'd like lately. As a teacher, I can't just... Not do the work. We have hard copy resources we can use but everything is slower and it destroys our pacing for...Well, it's happened more often than I'd like lately. As a teacher, I can't just... Not do the work. We have hard copy resources we can use but everything is slower and it destroys our pacing for the day. I'm more old school and tend not to want kids on their chrome books often anyways, so none of that is affected for me.
What it really means is I just spend more time juggling giant flip books or something and writing a whole lot more on the white board.
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Comment on Deathless in ~comics
Hobofarmer LinkThank you for sharing exactly why I would never want to be immortalThank you for sharing exactly why I would never want to be immortal
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Comment on Prospect of life on Saturn’s moons rises after discovery of organic substances in ~space
Hobofarmer Link ParentThank you I look forward to checking this out later.Thank you I look forward to checking this out later.
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Comment on Prospect of life on Saturn’s moons rises after discovery of organic substances in ~space
Hobofarmer Link ParentI can agree about intelligent life - I firmly believe there is other life out there though.I can agree about intelligent life - I firmly believe there is other life out there though.
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Comment on What common misunderstanding do you want to clear up? in ~talk
Hobofarmer Link ParentPart of my job is teaching reading and writing, to both monolingual and bilingual students. It's a fascinating process and has really highlighted to me how odd English especially is as a language...Part of my job is teaching reading and writing, to both monolingual and bilingual students. It's a fascinating process and has really highlighted to me how odd English especially is as a language - both written and spoken.
What makes English exciting is that with an alphabet of 26 letters, we need to represent 44 different phonemes and the wonderful bit is that it's done through roughly 450 graphemes (answers vary a bit). Many of these are niche and borrowed from other languages.
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Comment on Prospect of life on Saturn’s moons rises after discovery of organic substances in ~space
Hobofarmer Link ParentThe fact that we know life exists in the universe should already lead you to conclude that life is relatively common in the universe. Iirc the mathematics I've seen about it in the past show it...The fact that we know life exists in the universe should already lead you to conclude that life is relatively common in the universe. Iirc the mathematics I've seen about it in the past show it would either be never or often; the chance of it happening just once is wildly improbable on a universal scale.
I do acknowledge that knowing is different than guessing!
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Comment on US State Attorneys Generals defend trans Americans in letter to Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission in ~lgbt
Hobofarmer Link ParentShould have known Illinois is making ill noiseShould have known Illinois is making ill noise
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Comment on Making DND maps in ~games.tabletop
Hobofarmer Link ParentMy group uses this too - it's quick and flexible. It has limitations, but great for what it does.My group uses this too - it's quick and flexible. It has limitations, but great for what it does.
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Comment on “Am I now in exile?” in ~society
Hobofarmer LinkOne of the better articles I've been able to read lately. Thank you for sharing.One of the better articles I've been able to read lately. Thank you for sharing.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Hobofarmer LinkIf You Drive By has put out two new songs this week and I love them both. My favorite is Back of the Cadillac as it's just so damn catchy. I really like the vibe of Motivator though, it hits me...If You Drive By has put out two new songs this week and I love them both. My favorite is Back of the Cadillac as it's just so damn catchy. I really like the vibe of Motivator though, it hits me just a bit better.
I'm struggling to find any more info on this band and I'd love if anyone else has anything to share. They're crazy unknown.
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Comment on California Governor Gavin Newsom praises Charlie Kirk’s outreach to young men, suggests Democrats do more of their own in ~society
Hobofarmer Link ParentYou aren't wrong - there isn't really any specific targeting of young white men. I do feel that there are plenty of strong role models for that demographic, but not in algorithmically pushed...You aren't wrong - there isn't really any specific targeting of young white men. I do feel that there are plenty of strong role models for that demographic, but not in algorithmically pushed content.
As a former young white male, some strong influences I had include figures like Aragorn and Vimes. Principled men who demanded honesty, justice, and diligence.
Those are just my examples, and I speak as someone who nearly fell into the pipeline.
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Comment on WindowSwap: Look out windows across the world in ~life
Hobofarmer LinkThis is cuteThis is cute
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Comment on Children's music suggestions in ~music
Hobofarmer LinkI taught prek for 15 years. For songs (and videos) that are specifically geared towards kids, I have a few suggestions: The Kiboomers - a huge amount of content, but I mainly used their freeze...I taught prek for 15 years. For songs (and videos) that are specifically geared towards kids, I have a few suggestions:
The Kiboomers - a huge amount of content, but I mainly used their freeze dance songs with kids in my class.
Raffi - One of the OG kids music writers, and still one of my favorites even as an adult.
Danny Go - the kids LOVE his videos, and it gets them moving. The music is usually decent, and the story behind the channel is sweet.
Scratch Garden - the enchilada song is unironically amazing.
The Learning Station - I had a kid last year who could listen to their rendition of Herman the worm on repeat.
I hope any of these help!
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Comment on Acts of kindness you've experienced recently? in ~life
Hobofarmer LinkI've been struggling lately professionally - it's been a huge adjustment starting a new job, especially when I'm starting it late compared to everyone else and constantly playing catch up. It...I've been struggling lately professionally - it's been a huge adjustment starting a new job, especially when I'm starting it late compared to everyone else and constantly playing catch up.
It isn't one big act of kindness, but the multitude of smaller, thoughtful gestures that has meant a lot to me. The myriad minor supports from my colleagues have been invaluable in ensuring my success so far, and without that I'd be drowning.
I still have a lot of imposter syndrome, and am filled with self doubt constantly, but I'm making a conscious effort to learn and grow throughout this journey. My latest challenge has allowed me to discover and meet a variety of individuals from another department, as well as the processes involved, which will likely prove useful in the in the future.
Final note: I'm glad my wife has been able to bear with me through these sudden changes, long hours, and my lack of presence over the last few weeks. It will likely continue, but she's been accepting of it all and I love her for that.
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Comment on Acts of kindness you've experienced recently? in ~life
Hobofarmer Link ParentIs your husband a cat?Is your husband a cat?
I'm there with you. I tend towards optimism not because I think there's some great bright future ahead of me, but because it genuinely feels better to be that kind of person. I'm the only one who has to live with me for the rest of my life, so I'd better be optimistic about myself.