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Comment on IKEA Kallax “Storageborn” in ~games
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Comment on LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices in ~tech
kaffo Link ParentWell ok, "like" webos is a strong statement. It let's me install stremio and once I turned of all the bloat it just let's me open the apps I want and nothing else. So really it doesn't do much for...Well ok, "like" webos is a strong statement.
It let's me install stremio and once I turned of all the bloat it just let's me open the apps I want and nothing else.
So really it doesn't do much for me beyond open stremio and since it runs natively it's not dog slow.It does leave a lot to be desired, I'd not use it if I had a better choice tbh.
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Comment on LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices in ~tech
kaffo LinkThat's unfortunate to hear. I like my LG TV and I like just using webos connected to the internet. But that sounds like a line to far tbh. Might need to plug in old fire stick again, sigh.That's unfortunate to hear. I like my LG TV and I like just using webos connected to the internet.
But that sounds like a line to far tbh.
Might need to plug in old fire stick again, sigh. -
Comment on Small talk, ice breakers, lines in ~talk
kaffo Link ParentI'm curious where "here" is if you don't mind me asking? I completely agree with your point that different culture and social setting will dictate the flexibility of questions like this. In my...I'm curious where "here" is if you don't mind me asking?
I completely agree with your point that different culture and social setting will dictate the flexibility of questions like this.
In my case, I've always used this question during early dating or at large social events where there's an expectation of meeting new people. Perhaps you're imagining a more "normal" setting where you meet a new person casually and, yeah, that'd be a bit weird if that was the first thing they asked you right off the bat.
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Comment on Small talk, ice breakers, lines in ~talk
kaffo Link ParentHaha that is surprisingly well thought out and detailed! A possible add-on to the question is: "OK, so you've written the end, but you're not dead yet, so what do you think the next chapter might...Haha that is surprisingly well thought out and detailed!
A possible add-on to the question is: "OK, so you've written the end, but you're not dead yet, so what do you think the next chapter might be?"
But it's a lot more basic and not as fun really as the original question. -
Comment on Small talk, ice breakers, lines in ~talk
kaffo Link ParentI mean, I understand. I would never expect someone to share anything they are not comfortable with. The answer of "my life has been complicated, the beginning would be difficult to talk about....I mean, I understand. I would never expect someone to share anything they are not comfortable with.
The answer of "my life has been complicated, the beginning would be difficult to talk about. Here is my middle and end..." is a good conversation starter.You've got to roll with the question a little. "I'm sorry, my story is too personal to talk about" and then nothing else is going to kill a conversation. I this case you're choosing to shut down the person who asked.
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Comment on Small talk, ice breakers, lines in ~talk
kaffo LinkMy serious answer is: If you were to sit down and write your biography this afternoon, what would the start, middle and end be about? I normally get a puzzled response like "I don't get the...My serious answer is:
If you were to sit down and write your biography this afternoon, what would the start, middle and end be about?I normally get a puzzled response like "I don't get the question, isn't it obvious?"
Yet no two people have answered the same way.
One person decided their biography would start THE VERY MOMENT they came out the womb.
Another wanted their whole "beginning" to actually be about their parents lives, because it had so much impact on theirs.And I've found it gives a lot of leads to talk about. Even the question is kind of interesting and has talking points.
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Comment on What workplace absurdity are you forced to live with? in ~life
kaffo Link ParentI mean, considering it was wrongly filed, I suspect it was something like it wasn't really a 7p biscuit. Maybe it was part of a pack and he divided the cost of the whole pack then didn't post the...I mean, considering it was wrongly filed, I suspect it was something like it wasn't really a 7p biscuit. Maybe it was part of a pack and he divided the cost of the whole pack then didn't post the receipt?
I dunno! We will have to wonder, I'm not friends with the friend any more! -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kaffo Link ParentYeah, if you just do the quests to can get to act 3 (I personally think that's where it starts to get interesting) in like 2/3 hours? It doesn't take long at all. I'd recommend it!Yeah, if you just do the quests to can get to act 3 (I personally think that's where it starts to get interesting) in like 2/3 hours? It doesn't take long at all. I'd recommend it!
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Comment on What's your line? in ~life
kaffo LinkWhen I was younger I worked for a large company that wrote software for call centers. I thought the application was cool at the start but the more I learned the worse it got. And then the new...When I was younger I worked for a large company that wrote software for call centers.
I thought the application was cool at the start but the more I learned the worse it got.
And then the new features started coming and they were so gross. I felt horrible thinking that it was actually humans who the software was targeting.I was too young and naive to make a real move out myself, I ended up being "made redundant" aka fired. But it was because I was refusing to engage and doing basically no work on purpose.
If that was today I'd be job seeking immediately.
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Comment on Adulting -- what advice or encouragement did you receive / wish you had received when you were just starting out moving out? in ~life
kaffo LinkI dunno, this one is hard. I'm around 5-8 years behind most people my age in maturity I think. I don't think that knowledge would have helped me, it's just taken me longer to obtain the same...I dunno, this one is hard. I'm around 5-8 years behind most people my age in maturity I think. I don't think that knowledge would have helped me, it's just taken me longer to obtain the same wisdom as other people.
I guess maybe I would have been less worried if I knew it was OK to mature at my own pace and just because my peers were more "adult" than me, that wasn't a problem.One I would definitely say is always go to the doctor about anything, even if it's a question.
Turns out being stubborn about health issues is dumb and stupid and you should try and get help! -
Comment on Want some advice on how to escape my current situation - I [34M] am fed up of my [68F/81M] parents and want out in ~life
kaffo Link ParentYes I agree, as long as OP knows what he's asking for and is aware it's the right thing. Therapy will help knowing what the right thing is, and honestly it's likely unfair to put any of this kind...Yes I agree, as long as OP knows what he's asking for and is aware it's the right thing.
Therapy will help knowing what the right thing is, and honestly it's likely unfair to put any of this kind of responsibility on the brother's shoulders. But he may be both willing and in a good position to offer help, like finding professional help or getting out the parent's house.
It is completely valid for brother to not want to help, OP is right he has his own life and responsibilities, but you will never know if you don't ask and be honest. -
Comment on Want some advice on how to escape my current situation - I [34M] am fed up of my [68F/81M] parents and want out in ~life
kaffo Link ParentIt's OK, it's your feelings, don't apologize because it helps us understand what the problem is. I know it's really hard, I completely understand. And it will feel like you have no options, lack...It's OK, it's your feelings, don't apologize because it helps us understand what the problem is.
I know it's really hard, I completely understand. And it will feel like you have no options, lack of help etc. But it is there, you can find it. There is a therapist that will see you and they will help, it might not be the first or the fifth or the tenth but they will.
It might seem pointless, but if you start today, and decide you are going to fix your life then you'll fix it one day earlier than if you start tomorrow.
FWIW I am dealing with a relatable situation with a family member in the UK. They are much older than you, and believe it's too late for them to get any help, but it's not. And it's really sad to see someone I love decide that it's not worth bothering to change their extremely negative situation.
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Comment on Want some advice on how to escape my current situation - I [34M] am fed up of my [68F/81M] parents and want out in ~life
kaffo Link ParentFor 1. I would advise that you don't try and make assumptions on your brother's behalf without directly asking him. If you tell him how you feel (do not tell him all the problems with your father....For 1. I would advise that you don't try and make assumptions on your brother's behalf without directly asking him. If you tell him how you feel (do not tell him all the problems with your father. That is a very difficult problem to solve) and ask how he can help you improve your life in the short to medium term, he may be extremely on board to help. You don't really know until you ask.
Phrases like "I feel trapped" "dad makes me feel small and like I have no control" "I feel like I want to get out but I don't know how".
All these things will help another person find solutions for you.
"dad comes into my room and touches my stuff when I'm not there" No one can do anything about that. It's his house. -
Comment on Want some advice on how to escape my current situation - I [34M] am fed up of my [68F/81M] parents and want out in ~life
kaffo Link ParentI had the same thoughts to this comment. There is a lot of blame and anger towards OP's father. OP you can't change your dad, when you are with him he is going to contine to make you feel the same...I had the same thoughts to this comment.
There is a lot of blame and anger towards OP's father.OP you can't change your dad, when you are with him he is going to contine to make you feel the same way he always does.
The only thing you can change is you.
If you truly want to improve, change, fix things then look inward, not out. And get out the house ASAP.
See a professional, talk about how you feel. Change your mind.If you make the effort (it will be extremely difficult!) you'll come out the other side with all the things you said you wanted. The big things in life are much, much easier when you sort out the basics.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
kaffo Link ParentHoly shit so much this. I've also been to weddings like this. The actual ceremony was so short, but it was really well done and impactful I remember it much better than the hour(s) long ones that...Holy shit so much this.
I've also been to weddings like this. The actual ceremony was so short, but it was really well done and impactful I remember it much better than the hour(s) long ones that go on and on.I completely agree, the best bit is the celebration!!
Also, don't force anyone to do speeches unless they actually want to and someone reads the contents. Don't force your dick brother who can barely write his own name to write a speech then be surprised when he made fart jokes at your wedding and it's awkward.
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Comment on What are your "how on earth did I not learn this sooner" tech moments? in ~tech
kaffo LinkI'm not sure if this counts or not. When I was much younger, I didn't know that things like IDEs or even more advanced text edititors than notepad (or vi (yes not vim)) existed. I remember a few...I'm not sure if this counts or not.
When I was much younger, I didn't know that things like IDEs or even more advanced text edititors than notepad (or vi (yes not vim)) existed.
I remember a few horrible years of hand editing structures like XML and trying to count curly brackets by eye when I could have used like any decent editor/formatter/validator and got the answer in a split second. -
Comment on What are your "how on earth did I not learn this sooner" tech moments? in ~tech
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Comment on How accurate have Ed Zitron's AI skeptic predictions been? in ~tech
kaffo Link ParentI completely agree with all these points. However my job is on the line here. If I can't pay the bills I need to make AI my priority. I hate the world is literally melting and the richer get...I completely agree with all these points. However my job is on the line here. If I can't pay the bills I need to make AI my priority. I hate the world is literally melting and the richer get richer. Unfortunately the upper class have worked out a great loop for late state capatlism and it's do or die.
In my position I am watching engineers in real time fall behind because they refuse to engage with AI.
I'd love to take the moral high horse, but it's completely unrealistic unless there's a larger moment to back it. -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kaffo Link ParentFun fact, do you know that the studio that got handed Skylines 2 is literally across the road from the original studio?Fun fact, do you know that the studio that got handed Skylines 2 is literally across the road from the original studio?
If you have a pc, try out Lorerim. It's the premium Skyrim mod pack, easy to install and it makes the game look and feel like a 2026 game.