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Comment on Samsung confirms its $1,800+ fridges will start showing you ads in ~tech
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Comment on It’s the little things that make me not fully jump to linux in ~comp
SleventhTower Link ParentI find this true for software in general. Unless you're willing to do or hire someone to do custom software development, you're better off modifying your use case to fit existing solutions than...Stray off the beaten path even a little and there’s a significant chance you’ll find yourself out in the weeds
I find this true for software in general. Unless you're willing to do or hire someone to do custom software development, you're better off modifying your use case to fit existing solutions than (extensively) modifying existing solutions to fit your use case.
I see so many people paint themselves into corners and waste a bunch of time trying to get a tool to do something that it's simply not designed to do.
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Comment on Reddit announces new limits on moderating large subreddits and for moderators to remove content sitewide in ~tech
SleventhTower Link ParentThat is a good point I hadn't noticed. Although I think part of the difference is that YouTube's algorithm seems more tightly tuned than Facebook or Reddit's in the sense that it mostly shows you...That is a good point I hadn't noticed. Although I think part of the difference is that YouTube's algorithm seems more tightly tuned than Facebook or Reddit's in the sense that it mostly shows you new content that is actually similar to content you like. So if you only follow/watch thoughtful content on YouTube, it will mostly show you other thoughtful content. While FB and Reddit seem a lot more loosey-goosey with their recommendations, which allows us to see more non-thoughtful content on those platforms. Despite there being plenty of non-thoughtful content on YouTube too. YouTube encourages more selection bias, as another way of framing it.
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Comment on Vimeo enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion in ~tech
SleventhTower Link ParentAh, that explains a lot. Meetup's UX had slowly been declining for years, but the fact that Bending Spoons acquired them in January 2024 explains the steep decline. A lot of groups have abandoned...press release lists Meetup and Evernote among their portfolio
Ah, that explains a lot. Meetup's UX had slowly been declining for years, but the fact that Bending Spoons acquired them in January 2024 explains the steep decline. A lot of groups have abandoned the platform recently.
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Comment on The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia in ~health
SleventhTower Link ParentI hate that we have to keep having these types of conversations. So many social problems are directly caused by a lack of regulation. And the arguments against regulation obviously stem from a...I hate that we have to keep having these types of conversations. So many social problems are directly caused by a lack of regulation. And the arguments against regulation obviously stem from a conflict of interest most of the time.
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Comment on The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia in ~health
SleventhTower Link ParentThis seems like a particularly unreliable method. Also, how would you possibly determine the exact moment that someone's skin started burning? Isn't that something you can't really measure until...This seems like a particularly unreliable method. Also, how would you possibly determine the exact moment that someone's skin started burning? Isn't that something you can't really measure until after it has already been happening for a while? The only readily available indicators (red skin and pain) lag behind the burning mechanism (DNA damage). And those indicators are fairly subjective too. As you say, there's definitely a place for this kind of test, but I can't imagine it being the primary test.
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Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life
SleventhTower Link ParentI tried to use a "$1 off Blizzard or Royal Treat" coupon that was from a grocery store receipt which was located on the same block and had the Dairy Queen location's address printed on it, and it...I tried to use a "$1 off Blizzard or Royal Treat" coupon that was from a grocery store receipt which was located on the same block and had the Dairy Queen location's address printed on it, and it was rejected. Was not given any sort of explanation. So I have a similar grudge.
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Comment on What happens when you trade doomscrolling for hopescrolling in ~tech
SleventhTower LinkI'm a little curious to see how well this strategy works. Not to contribute to the doom mysel, but I'm reminded of the fact that the few aggregators of positive news I have seen often fall into...I'm a little curious to see how well this strategy works.
Not to contribute to the doom mysel, but I'm reminded of the fact that the few aggregators of positive news I have seen often fall into the pattern of featuring news like "Orphan-crushing machine plans to crush 3% fewer orphans per year by 2040". Like it's really incremental progress and/or it just serves to remind me of how bad some things in the world are in the first place.
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Comment on Study finds Rotten Tomatoes scores inflated by 13% compared to ten years ago in ~movies
SleventhTower LinkI don't love the site in general, but IMDB's scores have been the most reliable for me. If it's an 8, there's probably something to it that I will enjoy. 7, probably at least decent. 6 and below...I don't love the site in general, but IMDB's scores have been the most reliable for me. If it's an 8, there's probably something to it that I will enjoy. 7, probably at least decent. 6 and below is a gamble. I don't feel like that has changed over the years, although I've not done any analysis of course. Other scoring systems seem to require more of a nuanced reading.
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Comment on CVS Caremark ordered to pay $290 million penalty in US Medicare fraud case in ~health
SleventhTower Link ParentThey are easily the worst thing about my insurance plan.They are easily the worst thing about my insurance plan.
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Comment on Europa Universalis V release date announced (Nov 4th) and prepurchase now available in ~games
SleventhTower LinkAs a casual EU4 player (maybe 300 hours over the years, although I've barely played it in the last few years), I'm excited to have a fresh start. I find it kind of overwhelming whenever I think...As a casual EU4 player (maybe 300 hours over the years, although I've barely played it in the last few years), I'm excited to have a fresh start. I find it kind of overwhelming whenever I think about playing EU4 again. There just seem to be an infinite number of versions of the game with all the different DLCs, and I can't tell if I'm playing the "right" one.
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Comment on ‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened in ~life.men
SleventhTower Link ParentThere are a lot of just-world believers and answers that happen to be the most convenient answer to the question in this thread. People don't necessarily deserve the life they live.There are a lot of just-world believers and answers that happen to be the most convenient answer to the question in this thread. People don't necessarily deserve the life they live.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
SleventhTower Link ParentThis is where I'm at too. It was fun to play the beta, and it's well put-together. But it didn't really scratch my Battlefield itch, just a more general FPS itch. At this point, it's unclear...This is where I'm at too. It was fun to play the beta, and it's well put-together. But it didn't really scratch my Battlefield itch, just a more general FPS itch. At this point, it's unclear whether the big vehicle-based action will be back in the same way IMO.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
SleventhTower Link ParentSupposedly the new map is going to be Empire State and be infantry-focused, aka small. So idk. But I'll still play it and probably have fun, so whatever.Supposedly the new map is going to be Empire State and be infantry-focused, aka small. So idk. But I'll still play it and probably have fun, so whatever.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
SleventhTower Link ParentI've really been craving some big vehicle-based action lately, which the old Battlefields were somewhat uniquely capable of scratching. The beta has been mostly fun, but it hasn't really scratched...I've really been craving some big vehicle-based action lately, which the old Battlefields were somewhat uniquely capable of scratching. The beta has been mostly fun, but it hasn't really scratched that itch. The maps are small and the action is chaotic. After not playing any online FPS for a while, I'm afraid I'm just enjoying it as a short-term diversion.
Otherwise I mostly agree with your points. Overall BF6 seems like a pretty good package at this point. But I really wish one of the big maps were available during the beta weekends. I need to know whether the big tank/chopper/jet battles will scratch that itch.
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Comment on The analog life: Fifty ways to unplug and feel human again in ~health.mental
SleventhTower Link ParentI used to have the same judginess. And to be fair, I still think the watches with cell capabilities and advanced apps are at least overkill for a lot of people. But after getting a free Fitbit...I used to have the same judginess. And to be fair, I still think the watches with cell capabilities and advanced apps are at least overkill for a lot of people.
But after getting a free Fitbit that effectively nudged me to walk and exercise more. And after noticing that seeing and dismissing texts/notifications on my watch meant I often didn't have to pull out my phone (and get sucked into my phone for 5, 10, 100 minutes). I've seen that are some big benefits, depending on the person.
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Comment on The real reasons your appliances die young in ~tech
SleventhTower Link ParentI guess the author wanted the 1:1 comparison, but it's kinda funny to mention buying anything at Sears in 2025. When there are only a handful of stores left, and there's basically no hope...I guess the author wanted the 1:1 comparison, but it's kinda funny to mention buying anything at Sears in 2025. When there are only a handful of stores left, and there's basically no hope remaining for them.
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Comment on AI is transforming Indian call centers in ~tech
SleventhTower Link ParentAs an aside, I wish this topic was discussed a little more. There can be a huge difference in a workday that consists of solving 10 simple problems and one complex problem. Versus a workday of...reps have to field more complex tasks at 100% their capacity, instead of having them relax between tougher calls
As an aside, I wish this topic was discussed a little more. There can be a huge difference in a workday that consists of solving 10 simple problems and one complex problem. Versus a workday of solving three complex problems. Even if I enjoy solving the complex problems, it becomes overwhelming when they come one after another. Especially when they overlap and require input or actions from other people, and I have three partially solved problems that I'm juggling and context-switching between.
But I find there isn't really a place to have a nuanced conversation about my workload in most corporate environments. I can say I have too much on my plate, but I can't say I have the wrong mix of tasks on my plate. I guess because it's not seen as realistic or worthwhile to pick and choose tasks in a corporate environment. But I think there could be value in trying to match appropriate tasks to appropriate people.
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Comment on What fashion trend will you refuse to let die? in ~life.style
SleventhTower Link ParentIn places with a hockey culture, it never really dies. The virus lays dormant.In places with a hockey culture, it never really dies. The virus lays dormant.
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Comment on What's a game that you feel like you missed out on? in ~games
SleventhTower Link ParentThis is mine too. I loved reading about the game - it felt like such an interesting and alive world. But by the time I could convince my parents to spring for a subscription, the CU and NGE had...This is mine too. I loved reading about the game - it felt like such an interesting and alive world. But by the time I could convince my parents to spring for a subscription, the CU and NGE had happened. I did play it, and the atmosphere/worlds were pretty cool, but it felt like the soul of the game was dead.
I just found out I could turn the jingle off too. The dryer has like 12 buttons that can be long pressed, short pressed, cycled through etc. There are plenty of input options. And yet turning off the jingle requires you to hold two buttons for precisely 3 seconds and isn't explained anywhere but the manual (wasn't readily available as it's a rental unit). Whyyyyy