ajwish's recent activity
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Comment on How long would a society comprised of video game protagonists survive? in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Survey #3: What country were you born in? (Results) in ~talk
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Comment on Xikipedia in ~tech
ajwish Link ParentI got a page on circumcision (complete with image examples) very early on, so it seems like an important tag.I got a page on circumcision (complete with image examples) very early on, so it seems like an important tag.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games
ajwish Link ParentI have done no research and also wouldn't say I am all that knowledgeable about the game scene, so I'm going in blind. I'm very curious about fox, throw, rabbit (mostly because I'm envisioning...I have done no research and also wouldn't say I am all that knowledgeable about the game scene, so I'm going in blind. I'm very curious about fox, throw, rabbit (mostly because I'm envisioning some system of foxes throwing rabbits for some reason), wolf, darkness, wolf, or city, mountains, paradise (so 9, 2, or 12). I hope you share the answers (and why you chose those specific words) because I am very curious.
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Comment on iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Air announced in ~tech
ajwish Link ParentThere are a lot of reasons for one-handed phone use beyond distracted use though. I read on my phone and I like holding a cup of coffee in my other hand. Sometimes I use it for recipes and only...There are a lot of reasons for one-handed phone use beyond distracted use though. I read on my phone and I like holding a cup of coffee in my other hand. Sometimes I use it for recipes and only one hand is clean. Sometimes I'm petting my dog while I'm sending texts. Some people have smaller hands or joint pain that can make large phones tricky even with two hands. Some people only have one hand. Some people are sick of having their phone fall out of their tiny, tiny pockets constantly but also appreciate the convenience of modern smart phones and view the smaller screen as a worthwhile trade off.
None of these reasons are texting and driving. I'm glad a larger screen is helpful for you! It's great that you have so many options available for that. It can also be kind of a bummer to be part of a group that doesn't have any options to have their needs met. Sure, the market has decided these products don't need to exist, but as an individual human bean, that doesn't mean that need goes away; inconveniently, my body and lifestyle don't change to match the market. Maybe instead of being annoyed by a pity party, just recognize that there is a group of people trying to advocate for something that would be a better fit for them, wish them good luck, and then move on to the other comments visible on your large screen.
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Comment on Looking for some video game suggestions based off some specific parameters in ~games
ajwish LinkMy game preferences are almost the inverse of yours, so take this with at least a tablespoon of salt, but I think Tactical Breach Wizards might be worth a look. Basically, you control character(s)...My game preferences are almost the inverse of yours, so take this with at least a tablespoon of salt, but I think Tactical Breach Wizards might be worth a look. Basically, you control character(s) on a grid, they have abilities, and you are trying to coordinate them to achieve a goal (usually defeating the baddies, but there are additional bonus goals too). You get to reset whatever actions the characters take however many times you like, which lets you try a bunch of different things. For me, this basically turned every level into a puzzle where I tried 27 things just to make sure everyone was thrown out of a window and I shoved at least one person into the void and sealed the doors to stop the flow of enemies and only took two turns (it turns out I am a very slow player because of this). Levels aren't very long, you can play them out of order, and you can replay them with different characters (and skills) after the first time through (you do gain abilities on your way through though, so it doesn't meet that requirement). Might scratch the strategy/puzzle itch, at least?
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2025 in ~games
ajwish Link Parent🦖 I would like to claim Sir Tiberius Rexasaurus IV. Tiberius has recently joined a Toastmaster's group, because he believes his public speaking skills (mostly roaring) combined with his appearance...🦖
I would like to claim Sir Tiberius Rexasaurus IV. Tiberius has recently joined a Toastmaster's group, because he believes his public speaking skills (mostly roaring) combined with his appearance are standing in the way of his desire to create true, meaningful personal connections in his life. He was very lonely, but regular attendance to these meetings has given him a group of supportive friends. In fact, maybe Toastmaster's wasn't really what he needed - it was the friends he made along the way. -
Comment on DnD 5e - Do’s and don’ts as a player in ~games.tabletop
ajwish LinkI think this is becoming more common in general, but I highly recommend having a session 0 before the game really gets going to flesh out some of these details. What is the kind of campaign people...I think this is becoming more common in general, but I highly recommend having a session 0 before the game really gets going to flesh out some of these details.
- What is the kind of campaign people are playing? Rib rafts across chasms or something more serious?
- Should players expect death as a possibility or is the GM hoping to keep people alive to continue the story?
- Does anyone have topics that should be avoided (this one can be a private/anonymous note to the GM) to avoid real-life trauma? Arachnophobia so giant spiders should be avoided or not instigating quests with villages razed to the ground?
- What are expectations for real life behavior? No phones out at the table? How many players need to be present for the session to continue as planned?
(There are way better guides out there on what all to touch on, but these come to mind first for me)
Having a conversation before things get going can be really helpful to make sure everyone is on the same page and knows what expectations are, which I've found helpful to reduce my anxiety around uncertainty.
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Comment on What is a non-problematic word that you avoid using? in ~talk
ajwish Link ParentEven just a validating "Yeah, that does suck." There are a lot of low effort but still substantially less shitty replies to those kinds of topics.Even just a validating "Yeah, that does suck." There are a lot of low effort but still substantially less shitty replies to those kinds of topics.
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Comment on What is a non-problematic word that you avoid using? in ~talk
ajwish Link ParentI have a deep hatred for this phrase too, but perhaps for the opposite reason. I hear it a lot as a response to things that can't really be changed (the weather is making my illness worse, or the...I have a deep hatred for this phrase too, but perhaps for the opposite reason. I hear it a lot as a response to things that can't really be changed (the weather is making my illness worse, or the current state of the world is stressful) and it feels ... Dismissive, maybe? Of course it is what it is - I am literally telling you a thing that is. Thank you for confirming that I am indeed describing a thing that is. It feels like the verbal equivalent of getting a read receipt and no response to me.
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
ajwish LinkI think I'm quite late to the party, but I'd love to give it a try if there are codes left!I think I'm quite late to the party, but I'd love to give it a try if there are codes left!
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Comment on What's a feeling you sometimes experience that you don't have a name for? in ~talk
ajwish Link ParentI hate socks because they make my toes feel like they are suffocating (... Even though toes don't breathe? I don't know). Foot prison feels like a good descriptor for that too.I hate socks because they make my toes feel like they are suffocating (... Even though toes don't breathe? I don't know). Foot prison feels like a good descriptor for that too.
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Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games
ajwish Link ParentI just finished Wandersong and I loved the way the achievements told a slightly different story than the one we see as the bard, but I hadn't considered how well that fits in with Audrey's...I just finished Wandersong and I loved the way the achievements told a slightly different story than the one we see as the bard, but I hadn't considered how well that fits in with Audrey's character, what an interesting insight! I also enjoyed the sense of fun/joy I got from the game - while there are some darker moments in the story, the game itself felt happy to me in a way that was really refreshing and necessary for me, especially at the end of the last year.
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Comment on A liar who always lies says “All my hats are green.” in ~science
ajwish Link ParentI would definitely be interested if you have the chance to explain or point me to some resources! I have absolutely no background but find this sort of thing endlessly fascinating.I would definitely be interested if you have the chance to explain or point me to some resources! I have absolutely no background but find this sort of thing endlessly fascinating.
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Comment on Using AI generated code will make you a bad programmer in ~tech
ajwish LinkThis is not the main point of the piece, but I think the sentiment is kind of required scaffolding for the main point: I see this view a lot and don't really understand it - the idea that being a...This is not the main point of the piece, but I think the sentiment is kind of required scaffolding for the main point:
Serial AI coders may want to be big boy developers, but by letting predictive text engines write code for them they're hurting the chances of that ever happening. At least for now, the real big boy developers are the ones writing code that those predictive text engines are training on.
I see this view a lot and don't really understand it - the idea that being a "real" programmer means meeting a standard of difficulty or doing things from scratch (does it really matter whether I have the syntax memorized for multiple languages? or whether I can implement a specific, routine task off the top of my head? Is that really what makes a skilled programmer?). I think this is maybe what @Eji1700 was referring to? I'm not sure this is even all that specific to using AI for code generation (as others have pointed out, it seems pretty applicable to many of the other tools that are regularly used).
I will be the first to admit that I am not a developer, or a programmer, or a skilled coder or anything of the sort. So being a "real big boy developer" is probably not within my reach.1 I do bioinformatics work now, most of which is totally self taught and objectively terrible from a code quality stand point. I joke that I will become obsolete once people realize all I do is google variations on [insert concept here] in [language]. So it's definitely possible that I'm missing some context or experience to understand this idea. Why is this such a common perspective?
1 Additionally, as I will never be a big boy, the most I could possibly aspire to would be a grown up developer. I'm not a huge fan of "big boy" as a descriptor. But I digress.
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Comment on Recipes and meal planning for uncommon dietary restrictions in ~food
ajwish Link ParentThis had not occurred to me at all, for some reason. I think it could definitely be helpful to get some ideas for the kinds of recipes that might work. Thank you!This had not occurred to me at all, for some reason. I think it could definitely be helpful to get some ideas for the kinds of recipes that might work. Thank you!
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Comment on Recipes and meal planning for uncommon dietary restrictions in ~food
ajwish Link ParentThank you so much for the resources, this is great! I've never heard of digestive enzymes beyond lactase (so far I just buy lactose free stuff, which has worked out). This is good to know, I'll...Thank you so much for the resources, this is great!
I've never heard of digestive enzymes beyond lactase (so far I just buy lactose free stuff, which has worked out). This is good to know, I'll definitely ask what my options are.
I think I've heard the Monash University app but in the context of IBS management, I didn't realize it was for FODMAPs in general. Having a consolidated resource for this stuff is very helpful, especially as I'm getting a feel for different foods.
I'm very grateful for the onion and garlic substitutes especially. I'm Indian American and do cook Indian food and it has been a real struggle to replace onions because they are in everything and seem to be especially triggering for me. Thanks for the recipe recommendations as well, I'll give those a shot!
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Comment on Recipes and meal planning for uncommon dietary restrictions in ~food
ajwish Link ParentI agree that support communities can be really helpful for this, but unfortunately once you have multiple different things going on, it can be hard to find that kind of community. I found some of...I agree that support communities can be really helpful for this, but unfortunately once you have multiple different things going on, it can be hard to find that kind of community. I found some of those really helpful when I was first diagnosed with gastroparesis though, so it's definitely a good thought.
A personal recipe box is definitely my end goal! A lot of recipes really can't be made compliant with my restrictions though, so even finding a way to sort through recipes for things that could actually reasonably be modified would be very helpful.
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Comment on Recipes and meal planning for uncommon dietary restrictions in ~food
ajwish Link ParentInteresting, that's actually something I haven't thought very much about. I'll definitely look into that! It's hard to get things into real small pieces with a knife (or maybe my knife skills are...Interesting, that's actually something I haven't thought very much about. I'll definitely look into that! It's hard to get things into real small pieces with a knife (or maybe my knife skills are bad, who knows) so this seems like a similar strategy but better than I can do myself. Thanks!
It's very possible this is user error more than anything inherent to videogame protagonists, but in 80% of the games I play, I am constantly accidentally punching my horse instead of mounting it, running into people instead of selecting them to talk to them, catching myself on fire instead of cooking something, falling into shin deep water and then drowning... You get the idea. What I can't decide is whether this would result in a society that rapidly shrinks based on some kind of survival of the fittest principle or if the society would be forced to develop a robust social safety network. If everyone is constantly being kicked by a horse or run over by another protagonist or running around catching things on fire (whilst on fire themselves) then at some point wouldn't there be a system to ensure everyone had access to 99 salted meats and a handful of herbs and some health potions and a bucket of water lest society collapse under largely self inflicted damage?