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  1. Comment on Twitter is now X as the little blue bird disappears in ~tech

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    I can't help but read these headlines as "Twitter is now closed" as that is what the icon most typically represents. Quite fitting really... Watching the demise of Twitter before our eyes,...

    I can't help but read these headlines as "Twitter is now closed" as that is what the icon most typically represents. Quite fitting really... Watching the demise of Twitter before our eyes, punctuated with a "X" as the logo.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Dust management? in ~life.home_improvement

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    I'm certainly not a professional cleaner, or even probably a good cleaner at that, but I find a little pledge goes a long way with helping some of the finer dust particles cling to a microfiber...

    I'm certainly not a professional cleaner, or even probably a good cleaner at that, but I find a little pledge goes a long way with helping some of the finer dust particles cling to a microfiber cloth.

    Another option would be adding some HEPA air filters to your space and running them continually. Having some air flow to capture fine dust before it gets a chance to settle on surfaces helps a significant amount. Besides that I'm afraid I don't have much advice to offer. I have HVAC and air filters running and find the need to dust still quite often.

    7 votes

  3. Comment on What did you recently do in your hobby that you're proud of? in ~hobbies

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    I've been playing adult ice hockey now for just over 3 years but am at the point where I'm occasionally subbing for high C leagues and holding my own. About to move beyond the "Instructional...

    I've been playing adult ice hockey now for just over 3 years but am at the point where I'm occasionally subbing for high C leagues and holding my own. About to move beyond the "Instructional league" level for good.

    Feels good to pick up a sport in my 30s and actually become proficient enough at to play with people who, albeit some are older, even much older, that have years of experience on me and not just be a complete pylon.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk

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    All those "slammed" cars with ridiculous camber to the point where it's just darn right impractical. I don't understand why you'd want to go through tires at least 2x as quickly and expose your...

    All those "slammed" cars with ridiculous camber to the point where it's just darn right impractical.

    I don't understand why you'd want to go through tires at least 2x as quickly and expose your fender and undercarriage to all sorts of possible damage (road debris, potholes, speed bumps etc).

    While a slightly modified ride height for a little bit more of an aggressive stance can be aesthetically pleasing, the completely slammed car with insane camber is not, to me. It's simply a car culture I can't wrap my head around.

    7 votes

  5. Are we in "late stage" capitalism? What's next?

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    I often engage in thoughtful discussions with my friends regarding our current socio-economic situation, and I find it challenging to discover a more fitting description than the term coined for...

    I often engage in thoughtful discussions with my friends regarding our current socio-economic situation, and I find it challenging to discover a more fitting description than the term coined for it.

    Wherever I direct my attention, I observe life increasingly being shaped by the well-oiled machinery of capitalism, a system devoid of inherent morals and existing solely to maximize profits for its shareholders.

    To me, the notion of "late stage" capitalism implies a bleak future fueled by the insatiable demand for constant and unsustainable growth. This, in turn, hampers our ability to effectively plan for the future, as investors prioritize immediate gains. Consequently, our planet suffers the repercussions through climate change and the exacerbation of wealth inequality.

    Moreover, the ruling of FEC vs Citizens United, wherein corporations were granted the ability to lobby as individuals, seems to have unleashed a relentless flywheel that perpetuates and nourishes the insatiable beast of capitalism and greed.

    I am genuinely intrigued by the perspectives of others on this topic. If we collectively recognize that we are heading in an unfavorable direction, what steps can we take to regain a more positive trajectory? How can we incentivize prioritizing moral values and environmental impact over monetary gains?

    101 votes

  6. Comment on Does Tildes need a new icon? in ~tildes

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    ~*Tildes The asterisk being your standard wildcard glob matcher for all the different communities.

    ~*Tildes

    The asterisk being your standard wildcard glob matcher for all the different communities.