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  1. Comment on App that asks “Why?” every time you unlock your phone in ~tech

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    love the idea. I use an iPhone as my daily driver so I can't try it out, but I've used both One Sec as well as screenzen - the latter for Reddit in Safari. And it is definitely one of the best...

    love the idea. I use an iPhone as my daily driver so I can't try it out, but I've used both One Sec as well as screenzen - the latter for Reddit in Safari.

    And it is definitely one of the best ways I have found to reduce my screentime. Just delaying the app has kept me from opening it so many times already

    7 votes

  2. Comment on wordfreq will no longer be updated partly due to AI polluting the data in ~comp

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    One van delivers 100 packages in one hopefully optimized area, compare that to every person doing the same purchase but having to drive somewhere to pick it up themselves. And the stuff needs to...

    online retail (is the van traffic worth it?)

    One van delivers 100 packages in one hopefully optimized area, compare that to every person doing the same purchase but having to drive somewhere to pick it up themselves. And the stuff needs to be delivered to those places in the first place. I think overconsumption in general is the bigger issue rather than the online part of it

    9 votes

  3. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    I feel like I need more instructions. I've tried to do something, but I just get feedback along the lines of me being weird or vague :D the userID was: pholz2gr5 in one chat. Idk if it's the same...

    I feel like I need more instructions. I've tried to do something, but I just get feedback along the lines of me being weird or vague :D the userID was: pholz2gr5 in one chat. Idk if it's the same in different chats.

    I love the concept though

  4. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    I’ve been trying to learn to draw, but kind of neglected it again for a few months. I think it has to do with feeling a bit off where I am at the moment. I’ve started again, and now had some fun...

    I’ve been trying to learn to draw, but kind of neglected it again for a few months. I think it has to do with feeling a bit off where I am at the moment.

    I’ve started again, and now had some fun with it too.

    My girlfriend already has been shooting videos of our travels. And I wanted to add some personal touches, so I’ve started working on a couple of animations to include in our videos. Nothing fancy, but I enjoy it.

    It’s small things like: some moving hearts, some tears when I am sad, and a claw machine. (It’s a video about Tokyo)

    I am shocked by how much I enjoyed it. I’ve been really rediscovering things I enjoy. It’s started with running- something I used to be bad at and thus hate, and now with art- something I used to be bad at (still am haha) and this hate.

    So yeah. I’m trying to stick to it now. I can share some animations if anyone would like to see them.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Five minute oil-free mayo from tofu in ~food

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    I haven't tried this Recipe yet, but Hellmans Vegan Mayonaise has a little zing/vinegary taste and I would not be able to distinguish it from other mayonaise.

    I haven't tried this Recipe yet, but Hellmans Vegan Mayonaise has a little zing/vinegary taste and I would not be able to distinguish it from other mayonaise.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of July 28 in ~games

  7. Comment on I will fucking piledrive you if you mention AI again in ~comp

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    The worst thing as someone with expertise in the field is how many people are self proclaimed AI experts that just parrot stuff they see in some random YouTube videos and press announcements.

    The worst thing as someone with expertise in the field is how many people are self proclaimed AI experts that just parrot stuff they see in some random YouTube videos and press announcements.

    9 votes

  8. Comment on Denmark has recalled several spicy ramen noodle products by South Korean company Samyang, claiming that the capsaicin levels in them could poison consumers in ~food

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    So I am already used to the noodles, but they were still very spicy. I had some plant based milk next to me to cool me down, which made it easy I would say. There’s not much flavor but pain I feel...

    So I am already used to the noodles, but they were still very spicy. I had some plant based milk next to me to cool me down, which made it easy I would say. There’s not much flavor but pain I feel like. The bigger issue was this morning when I went to the toilet haha. It wasn’t the worst burn though.

    7 votes

  9. Comment on Suggestions for games with addicting skill mechanics that you can play while listening to an audiobook or podcast? in ~games

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    Would love to piggyback of this and ask if anyone has any iOS/iPadOS specific recommendations

    Would love to piggyback of this and ask if anyone has any iOS/iPadOS specific recommendations

    2 votes

  10. Comment on YouTube tests harder-to-block server-side ad injection in videos in ~tech

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    I get it. The ads on twitch made me leave the platform too. I am, however, paying for YouTube and I’m happy with what I get in return.

    I get it. The ads on twitch made me leave the platform too.

    I am, however, paying for YouTube and I’m happy with what I get in return.

    11 votes

  11. Comment on Denmark has recalled several spicy ramen noodle products by South Korean company Samyang, claiming that the capsaicin levels in them could poison consumers in ~food

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    It worked on me. I went out and bought 2 yesterday. I'll eat them tomorrow though since I will go on a bike ride today and don't think this would be a good idea beforehand

    It worked on me. I went out and bought 2 yesterday. I'll eat them tomorrow though since I will go on a bike ride today and don't think this would be a good idea beforehand

    9 votes

  12. Comment on The sad, stupid rise of the sigma male: how toxic masculinity took over social media in ~life.men

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    Yeah I get it. I started running last year and listened to cant hurt me then. It really got me into the self discipline. I’ve been working hard on my nutrition and fitness since. I found a lot of...

    Yeah I get it.
    I started running last year and listened to cant hurt me then. It really got me into the self discipline. I’ve been working hard on my nutrition and fitness since.
    I found a lot of energy in his stories too. The other day during a 5k race when I felt like giving up, instead of slowing down, I sped up at the 4km mark, bringing my heartrate up close to 190, when I felt like giving up with a 180 average.

    There’s so many limits that we impose on ourselves, I’m happy to have read can’t hurt me, and that I’m listening to it again now.

    3 votes

  13. Comment on The sad, stupid rise of the sigma male: how toxic masculinity took over social media in ~life.men

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    So I didn’t check out much of Tate and Peterson but from what little I have seen I had an easy time disliking them. I would not lump Goggins in with these people, because from what I know of him...

    So I didn’t check out much of Tate and Peterson but from what little I have seen I had an easy time disliking them. I would not lump Goggins in with these people, because from what I know of him (which is, of course only what he shows) he does not represent the toxic masculinity that I associate with someone like Tate.

    I was actually re-listening to “Can’t hurt me” when I read your comment. Goggins shows vulnerability and his way to overcome his traumatic life. I think there will always be things one could disagree with (IIRC he didn’t mention therapy anywhere) - but his overall message doesn’t seem externalized but more showing the potential one can unleash in themselves, if they put in the work and discipline.

    Would love to hear other opinions. I didn’t read all of the article yet for context

    6 votes

  14. Comment on Denmark has recalled several spicy ramen noodle products by South Korean company Samyang, claiming that the capsaicin levels in them could poison consumers in ~food

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    It’s really just getting used to it. I wanted to eat spicier food when I was younger and started my way up the spice levels. Nowadays some lower levels of spice are literally imperceptible to me....

    It’s really just getting used to it. I wanted to eat spicier food when I was younger and started my way up the spice levels. Nowadays some lower levels of spice are literally imperceptible to me. As in, I genuinely couldn’t tell there was any chili in there. Not in a way of „I don’t think it’s spicy“ but genuinely „this is indistinguishable from paprika“

    10 votes

  15. Comment on Denmark has recalled several spicy ramen noodle products by South Korean company Samyang, claiming that the capsaicin levels in them could poison consumers in ~food

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    Yes, check the ingredients. Unless you get one which might have egg noodles it seems to me to be vegan. It’s not listed on the packaging but from what I read online and the ingredient list it...

    Yes, check the ingredients. Unless you get one which might have egg noodles it seems to me to be vegan. It’s not listed on the packaging but from what I read online and the ingredient list it seems to be fine. I’ve only been vegan for a few months, and this was one thing I would’ve missed dearly

    4 votes

  16. Comment on Denmark has recalled several spicy ramen noodle products by South Korean company Samyang, claiming that the capsaicin levels in them could poison consumers in ~food

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    So for anyone curious like me: I love these noodles (funny enough even though they're chicken flavored they appear to be vegan) So I was wondering what the spice levels are. Official sources place...

    So for anyone curious like me: I love these noodles (funny enough even though they're chicken flavored they appear to be vegan)

    So I was wondering what the spice levels are. Official sources place the 2x on about 10k Scoville if I see that right? However, anyone who likes spicy food and has eaten this can tell you that this does not seem accurate. There's a reddit comment of a guys scientist cousin - the most legitimate source of all placing the sauce at 260k which I think sounds more plausible as well from the spice levels I usually eat.

    The 3x is reported to be similar in spice level. I will look and report if I find it somewhere. I had the 2x just last week and definitely did feel a good burn though.

    Just like /u/DefinitelyNotAFae said here, this is perfect advertising for people that love spicy food haha

    10 votes

  17. Comment on What slow-burn game is worth the time? in ~games

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    The only tip I would give someone is: if you’re stuck, do this before googling: Check the board computer

    The only tip I would give someone is:

    if you’re stuck, do this before googling: Check the board computer
    5 votes

  18. Comment on Things the guys who stole my phone have texted me to try to get me to unlock it in ~life

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    I also love engaging with scammers and just wasting time. However I loved that a lot of these messages were along the lines of: Yeah your phone was stolen but not by us. Please unlock it so we can...

    I also love engaging with scammers and just wasting time.

    However I loved that a lot of these messages were along the lines of:

    Yeah your phone was stolen but not by us. Please unlock it so we can recycle it. And not like: yeah your phone was stolen, pay me the price I paid and shipping and I’ll get it back to you

    24 votes

  19. Comment on Humble Choice - June 2024 in ~games

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    I’ve had a Choice membership for over a year and I’ve been thinking of canceling it since I barely use the discount and realized that a 20% discount isn’t really much compared to the savings of...

    I’ve had a Choice membership for over a year and I’ve been thinking of canceling it since I barely use the discount and realized that a 20% discount isn’t really much compared to the savings of not subscribing. I just always missed the deadline. This is the first time in a long time that I got the choice on day 1 though. I loved the first risk of rain so I definitely want to try this out

    2 votes

  20. Comment on If you had up to US$250 to get one person into a hobby you're interested in, what would you do to get them started? in ~hobbies

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    I dont really use fish oil anymore since I think you can get your Omega 3s from plant sources as well. Ashwagandha didn’t really do much for me either. I still take creatine. And eating plant...

    I dont really use fish oil anymore since I think you can get your Omega 3s from plant sources as well. Ashwagandha didn’t really do much for me either. I still take creatine. And eating plant based foods just makes me feel much healthier. I can just advise you to just do it. I often just hate leaving the house to go on a run, but I just put on my shoes and ignore the negative thoughts and do it. Even if it’s just for 5 minutes.

    Check out David Goggins book too. It really got me off my ass

    1 vote