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  1. Comment on Global Capslock key in ~comp

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    holy shit the github comments being in allcaps took me off guard

    holy shit the github comments being in allcaps took me off guard

    1 vote
  2. Comment on Global Capslock key in ~comp

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    Since seeing this thread I looked into Nolen's other projects a bit and find it very inspiring. I don't know what it is, but I love the idea of creating artistic, communal projects.

    Since seeing this thread I looked into Nolen's other projects a bit and find it very inspiring.

    I don't know what it is, but I love the idea of creating artistic, communal projects.

    1 vote
  3. Comment on Global Capslock key in ~comp

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    I looked at the websocket and I agree. Every time someone turns it off it's back up within 0.1-0.3 seconds.

    I looked at the websocket and I agree. Every time someone turns it off it's back up within 0.1-0.3 seconds.

    5 votes
  4. Comment on As Internet enshittification marches on, here are some of the worst offenders in ~tech

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    That's what I did too. Got a ridiculous deal on a samsung TV on Black Friday something like: Buy this phone and get a free 50 inch TV. I then sold the phone and basically paid 100-150 Euro for a...

    That's what I did too. Got a ridiculous deal on a samsung TV on Black Friday something like: Buy this phone and get a free 50 inch TV. I then sold the phone and basically paid 100-150 Euro for a pretty nice TV. Just used it with a fireTV. I don't need smart features on a TV if I can have them on a dedicated device

    7 votes
  5. Comment on Humble Choice - February 2025 in ~games

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    I have had a choice sub for long enough to have the 20% discount. Now I finally want to buy a game (Civilization VII) And it doesn't apply the discount. I will cancel it now and only get it...

    I have had a choice sub for long enough to have the 20% discount. Now I finally want to buy a game (Civilization VII) And it doesn't apply the discount.

    I will cancel it now and only get it whenever I want something from a bundle, because the way it is now, I definitely spent way more than I should have on games

    7 votes
  6. Comment on I just turned 29 last month, what are some things I should be thinking about before my 30s? in ~talk

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    I think you can only make it your own through your own lived experience. Yes, we all know we should eat healthier and do more sports, or learn art or a language or whatever good habit. But unless...

    so I hope to see some more unique perspectives as well.

    I think you can only make it your own through your own lived experience. Yes, we all know we should eat healthier and do more sports, or learn art or a language or whatever good habit. But unless you do it, or you notice the effects of not doing it, it's too easy to ignore.

    This advice is timeless and stereotypical because it works. I can say it as someone who did sports when he was younger, neglected it in his 20s and then started again at 30: I might be in the best shape I've been in in my life. So while others complain about back issues, I hope I'll run 5ks, marathons, ultra marathons until I die.

    I hated running (and arts) and now at 30, I've picked up the habits and realize what I've been missing

    1 vote
  7. Comment on I just turned 29 last month, what are some things I should be thinking about before my 30s? in ~talk

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    Any advice on skin care? At age 30 I started running and I have found a hobby I have enjoyed more than any I’ve tried before. Last year, aged 31, I’ve started drawing and finally worked on a...

    Any advice on skin care?

    At age 30 I started running and I have found a hobby I have enjoyed more than any I’ve tried before.

    Last year, aged 31, I’ve started drawing and finally worked on a creative hobby as well.

    Both things I would recommend people try out. Especially running will have a lasting positive impact on your stamina.

    There’s also the diet factor, which I think people should not neglect. There’s tons of sources around. I can just say: after reading a lot into things, I’ve become plant based at age 30, from previously still eating meat.

    6 votes
  8. Comment on The day I taught AI to read code like a Senior Developer in ~comp

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    I agree. Everyone should blog about whatever they like. It’s unnecessarily dismissive. Especially because it’s a good insight. Not everything is written for subject matter experts. I’ve written a...

    I agree. Everyone should blog about whatever they like. It’s unnecessarily dismissive.

    Especially because it’s a good insight. Not everything is written for subject matter experts.

    I’ve written a blog post on an insanely basic task with a library before and saw some company put it in their manual.

    8 votes
  9. Comment on What are some passages or quotes that inspire your creativity or encourage your creative process? in ~creative

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    Both for my sports and art habits, I’ve thought about this quote from Bojack Horseman regularly: https://youtu.be/R2_Mn-qRKjA Every day it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it every day....

    Both for my sports and art habits, I’ve thought about this quote from Bojack Horseman regularly:

    https://youtu.be/R2_Mn-qRKjA

    Every day it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it every day. That’s the hard part

    1 vote
  10. Comment on TikTok makes app unavailable for US users ahead of ban in ~tech

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    I am an occasional Tik tok user. And yeah it’s not even close. With shorts and reels it’s much easier to just stop. But Tik tok just gives you that “one more video” that’s always what you want to...

    I've never been a tiktok user, so maybe I'm wrong, but my understanding is that tiktok was much more effective than Reels and YouTube Shorts when it comes to bringing content that aligns with a person's interests

    I am an occasional Tik tok user. And yeah it’s not even close. With shorts and reels it’s much easier to just stop. But Tik tok just gives you that “one more video” that’s always what you want to see. Either funny, informative, weird, whatever.

    I’ve had moments where I opened Tik tok stoned and i felt like it’s just magically showing me exactly the weird stuff I wanted to see.

    I don’t know what it is, but it’s seriously addictive. So much so that I have to resort to apps that block it. I think I didn’t use it in a couple of months again. But whenever I do it’s just captivating

    7 votes
  11. Comment on Five Disney animated canon films will be destroyed and you can choose, which five do you pick? in ~movies

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    I watched the movie after I’ve been to South Africa that same year and have been to safaris. And I really enjoyed the movie since I felt like I was back there

    I watched the movie after I’ve been to South Africa that same year and have been to safaris.

    And I really enjoyed the movie since I felt like I was back there

  12. Comment on Nintendo Switch release reactions in ~games

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    This is what I found most hilarious about one of the comments OP posted: Yes, that’s a “many consumers” thing and not just people who hang out in online forums discussing games. I bet most people...

    This is what I found most hilarious about one of the comments OP posted:

    but many consumers are gonna see two confirmed launch titles, a paid online service from a company with no proven record in that regard, and Nintendo's history of lackluster third party support and sparse releases. Consumers are liable to perceive better value in Sony's or Microsoft's offerings.

    Yes, that’s a “many consumers” thing and not just people who hang out in online forums discussing games. I bet most people wouldn’t even know what you mean by third party games for a console

    12 votes
  13. Comment on Never have outdated footer dates again in ~comp

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    I love this. Shared it with a lot of my CS friends and most people didn’t get that it was a joke. Which is a meta commentary on SaaS in itself. I love that it works too

    I love this. Shared it with a lot of my CS friends and most people didn’t get that it was a joke. Which is a meta commentary on SaaS in itself.

    I love that it works too

    12 votes
  14. Comment on Apple TV Plus will be free to stream from January 3rd to 5th in ~tv

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    Ted Lasso is also great

    Ted Lasso is also great

    7 votes
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of July 28 in ~games