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Comment on Teachers: what do you do with a class that couldn't care less about what you have to say? in ~talk
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Parliament Link ParentMy dad is a huge funk/soul/r&b music fan, so we were always listening to stuff like P-Funk, Bootsy, Sly Stone, James Brown, Earth Wing & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Lionel...My dad is a huge funk/soul/r&b music fan, so we were always listening to stuff like P-Funk, Bootsy, Sly Stone, James Brown, Earth Wing & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Prince, etc. for as long as I can remember. And I've never stopped loving funk old or new.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Parliament LinkOne of my favorite bands, not a reference to government.One of my favorite bands, not a reference to government.
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Comment on Is ADHD really that debilitating? in ~health.mental
Parliament Link ParentIdk about you, but I can hardly do any task for very long without deviating into other tasks. At work, it’s like I’m rolling a dozen boulders forward inch by inch but never the same boulder all at...I have trouble switching between multiple tasks and dividing time between them. If I don't do little things (like mandatory education modules) immediately, I frequently completely forget about them.
Idk about you, but I can hardly do any task for very long without deviating into other tasks. At work, it’s like I’m rolling a dozen boulders forward inch by inch but never the same boulder all at once. I’ll be doing some mundane task around the house and take several detours into other tasks before they all get done. Thankfully I’m medicated so things do get done, but it’s the opposite of linear.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Parliament LinkAnyone else just insanely busy with work and using that as a distraction? I have so much to accomplish between now and EOY, and I just had another sensitive situation added to my plate that's...Anyone else just insanely busy with work and using that as a distraction? I have so much to accomplish between now and EOY, and I just had another sensitive situation added to my plate that's monopolizing my time.
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Comment on Thomas Frank has emerged as an early favourite to succeed Erik ten Hag as the Manchester United manager after the Dutchman was sacked on Monday in ~sports.football
Parliament LinkLooks like it'll be Ruben Amorim based on the flurry of rumors. I haven't read anything but this article that mentions Thomas Frank.Looks like it'll be Ruben Amorim based on the flurry of rumors. I haven't read anything but this article that mentions Thomas Frank.
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Comment on US study discovers toothbrushes and showerheads covered in viruses new to science in ~health
Parliament Link ParentThere was a whole gag about this in How I Met Your Mother. I still refuse to believe that anyone shares a toothbrush.There was a whole gag about this in How I Met Your Mother. I still refuse to believe that anyone shares a toothbrush.
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Comment on Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' people in ~tech
Parliament Link ParentHow old was your daughter when you allowed her to have a phone? Was it a smartphone? Asking as the parent of two elementary school-age kids.How old was your daughter when you allowed her to have a phone? Was it a smartphone? Asking as the parent of two elementary school-age kids.
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Comment on How do you listen to your favorite obscure music that never made it onto any streaming platforms? in ~music
Parliament LinkI run a NAS server out of my house and use the Plexamp app for iOS to access my Plex library. I don't save any of it to my actual phone outside of a handful of albums/playlists downloaded for when...I run a NAS server out of my house and use the Plexamp app for iOS to access my Plex library. I don't save any of it to my actual phone outside of a handful of albums/playlists downloaded for when I don't have good signal (e.g. driving through the mountains). FWIW, I have Spotify and still download certain music to my server that I can stream through Spotify like albums from my absolute favorite artists. Just in case Spotify ever fails, I at least have the core stuff I care about most on top of all the stuff that has never been accessible on streaming services.
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Comment on YouTube Premium is getting a big price hike internationally in ~tech
Parliament (edited )Link ParentNope, that's one lost feature, but it doesn't really bother me. If I'm listening to something in the background, it's almost never Youtube content, and if it is, I'm most likely in front of a...Nope, that's one lost feature, but it doesn't really bother me. If I'm listening to something in the background, it's almost never Youtube content, and if it is, I'm most likely in front of a computer anyway.
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Comment on YouTube Premium is getting a big price hike internationally in ~tech
Parliament LinkI canceled my YouTube premium for good during the last round of price hikes for American users. To block ads, I now use the SmartTube app side loaded on my NVIDIA Shield where I do probably 90% of...I canceled my YouTube premium for good during the last round of price hikes for American users. To block ads, I now use the SmartTube app side loaded on my NVIDIA Shield where I do probably 90% of my YouTube streaming. It is heavily customizable and capable of blocking ads, sponsored segments, intros, and more. On my phone (iOS), I watch all YouTube videos through the Safari app (deleted the YouTube app) with AdGuard Pro enabled. It all works pretty seamlessly for me.
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Comment on What small questions do you have that aren’t worth a full topic on their own? in ~talk
Parliament Link ParentBecause both my wife and I have super tight bonds with our siblings, and we wanted that for our child. Seeing our kids give each other a hug and kiss goodnight at bedtime is just the best. They...Because both my wife and I have super tight bonds with our siblings, and we wanted that for our child. Seeing our kids give each other a hug and kiss goodnight at bedtime is just the best. They have their disagreements, but it's obvious they really love and care for the other.
We learned a lot the first time around that made the second child easier too. Not easy, but easier. Our first child was also a great sleeper from the start, so we weren't suffering from sleepless nights like a lot of parents.
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Comment on What small questions do you have that aren’t worth a full topic on their own? in ~talk
Parliament Link ParentRe: #2, there's also an album by James Gang called Yer' Album. No idea why.Re: #2, there's also an album by James Gang called Yer' Album. No idea why.
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Comment on Tesla Cybertruck owners shocked that tires are barely lasting 6,000 miles in ~transport
Parliament Link ParentI have no idea because I don't know much about cars either! Just seems like something car manufacturers shouldn't draw attention to in the dashboard speedometer because it's not legal to drive...I have no idea because I don't know much about cars either! Just seems like something car manufacturers shouldn't draw attention to in the dashboard speedometer because it's not legal to drive that fast.
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Comment on Tesla Cybertruck owners shocked that tires are barely lasting 6,000 miles in ~transport
Parliament Link ParentI feel the same about virtually every car being able to reach speeds in excess of 100mph. There's no street-legal context in the US where that level of speed is necessary, yet my old Honda still...Though, TBH, it’s kind of silly for EVs to be tuned for that sort of acceleration in the first place. There’s no safe or street-legal contexts to ever use it, so you’re basically inviting lawbreaking by allowing them to hit the market. I’d be okay with people doing after market shit to unlock the performance but it shouldn’t come stock from the dealer.
I feel the same about virtually every car being able to reach speeds in excess of 100mph. There's no street-legal context in the US where that level of speed is necessary, yet my old Honda still rolled off the factory line able to do 140mph.
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Comment on What things do you have are surprisingly good / handy? in ~life
Parliament Link ParentYep, I used to waste a lot of time scanning.Yep, I used to waste a lot of time scanning.
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Comment on What things do you have are surprisingly good / handy? in ~life
Parliament Link ParentI also keep photos of all important docs like this on my server.I have a folder of "the numbers" in my password manager. Driver license number, passport numbers, bank account numbers, insurance policies, car registration, VIN, anything that would speed up a form that requires my identity or anything relevant to these.
I also keep photos of all important docs like this on my server.
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Comment on YouTube without a working ad blocker in ~tech
Parliament LinkI do most of my YouTube streaming through my Nvidia shield with an app called Smarttube that blocks ads, sponsored segments, etc. On desktop, uBlock Origin still works fine for me on Firefox, and...I do most of my YouTube streaming through my Nvidia shield with an app called Smarttube that blocks ads, sponsored segments, etc. On desktop, uBlock Origin still works fine for me on Firefox, and I use AdGuard Pro with Safari iOS to block YouTube ads in-browser. I never use the official YouTube mobile app anymore.
I was a YouTube premium subscriber for years and have subscribed to many streaming audio or video services at different times. They’ve all raised prices, and I decided I’m tired of giving them more of my money for effectively the same (and often worse) offerings. I try to be more intentional with giving money directly to YouTube creators in ways already mentioned here instead.
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Comment on Has sexual content invaded too much of the internet? in ~tech
Parliament Link ParentHa, right? If anything though, the situation has just made me use FB less, which is a good thing. It's limited to chatting with a few people internationally over Messenger and keeping up with my...Maybe tailored content isn't so bad.
Ha, right? If anything though, the situation has just made me use FB less, which is a good thing. It's limited to chatting with a few people internationally over Messenger and keeping up with my neighborhood group at this point. Most people on my friend list are dormant nowadays.
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Comment on Has sexual content invaded too much of the internet? in ~tech
Parliament Link ParentI don't engage with it either. This is just what Facebook shows when they don't know what else to show you based on tracking your activity. Very telling IMO.I don't engage with it either. This is just what Facebook shows when they don't know what else to show you based on tracking your activity. Very telling IMO.
How old were the kids you spoke to?