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  1. Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes

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    Gotta say I've never even considered how many mycologists must be wandering around Faerie running errands... Actually, I bet they're having fun.

    Gotta say I've never even considered how many mycologists must be wandering around Faerie running errands... Actually, I bet they're having fun.

    8 votes

  2. Comment on What are some “sore thumb” lyrics for you? in ~music

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    I adore the song Wooly by Breathe Carolina, but the line "Come back to me, Your heart's not breathing" takes me out of the song every time. Just say beating, dang it!

    I adore the song Wooly by Breathe Carolina, but the line

    "Come back to me,
    Your heart's not breathing"

    takes me out of the song every time. Just say beating, dang it!

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk

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    Demotivators were my introduction to what would become a standard meme format for years. Not sure how widely known they were, though.

    Demotivators were my introduction to what would become a standard meme format for years. Not sure how widely known they were, though.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on What is a business/org that is great and ethical in so many aspects that everyone should consider using? in ~life

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    I hadn't noticed somehow that they now offer the laundry detergent sheets, and I have to ask: do they perform to the same standard as detergent pods? I've been using various Free and Clear™...

    I hadn't noticed somehow that they now offer the laundry detergent sheets, and I have to ask: do they perform to the same standard as detergent pods? I've been using various Free and Clear™ varieties for years, and the sheets are in fact cheaper for my usual usage and I'd rather support Hank's site. However, various online reviews occasionally mention needing to run extra loads to fully clean laundry (either due to spills or body odor) which has me wondering if it's worth trying, as both of these scenarios are common in my household and I've never had to double-wash before.

  5. Comment on What is a business/org that is great and ethical in so many aspects that everyone should consider using? in ~life

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    I get coffee every month from good.store (a project of Hank Green) because the coffee is good, the people are great and the money ends up going to a good cause.

    I get coffee every month from good.store (a project of Hank Green) because the coffee is good, the people are great and the money ends up going to a good cause.

    23 votes

  6. Comment on Why do you like your job? in ~life

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    I teach people how to be locksmiths, but spend most of my time writing curricula and developing new or improved tools for the trade. I love the broad latitude I've been given to define my own...

    I teach people how to be locksmiths, but spend most of my time writing curricula and developing new or improved tools for the trade. I love the broad latitude I've been given to define my own goals, and on the occasions where I'm actively engaged in teaching I get to essentially do several hours of stand-up comedy about locks interspersed with enough facts to be technically educational. (This is a jokey mischaracterization, we actually get through a lot of very technical information, but it's how it feels to me in the moment.) It is exhausting sometimes, but I'm told (and honestly feel) that I'm good at it and I truly love seeing the "aha moment" of each student picking their first lock or understanding masterkey systems for the first time in their career.

    All of this is made much better by bosses that appreciate what I'm bringing to the company and who are on board with my process, which I've described as "looking like I'm goofing off when I'm actually collaborating across departments to get feedback and product suggestions." And even though I get a lot done I still feel deep down that I'm actually just playing around most of the time, which is exactly the environment I need in which to be productive.

    It's awesome.

    6 votes

  7. Comment on The founders of this new Arkansas development say you must be white to live there in ~life

  8. Comment on The founders of this new Arkansas development say you must be white to live there in ~life

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    An interesting piece by the NYT on a white supremacist housing project that aims to get the fair housing laws reinterpreted under the current administration.

    An interesting piece by the NYT on a white supremacist housing project that aims to get the fair housing laws reinterpreted under the current administration.

    7 votes

  10. Comment on So was there no song of the summer this year? in ~music

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    I was coming to this thread to say precisely this. Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne (a song from about 10 years ago). Actually, I can't think of anything more 2025 than a song from a decade ago, before...

    I was coming to this thread to say precisely this. Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne (a song from about 10 years ago).

    Actually, I can't think of anything more 2025 than a song from a decade ago, before the current administration, being used as a marketing tool, being ironically used to point out misfortune, being unironically recognized as still being a total bop.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on What's a question you could ask to determine if someone is an expert in your line of work? in ~talk

  12. Comment on CVS Caremark ordered to pay $290 million penalty in US Medicare fraud case in ~health

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    Good. I hope they actually end up paying. As a "loyal customer" (read: forced to use them by my insurance), I feel that no amount of bad things happening to CVS and any company that works with...

    Good. I hope they actually end up paying. As a "loyal customer" (read: forced to use them by my insurance), I feel that no amount of bad things happening to CVS and any company that works with them can ever be enough.

    14 votes

  13. Comment on What's a question you could ask to determine if someone is an expert in your line of work? in ~talk

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    It's really hard to say with any certainty, but for myself I can say that lockpicking content got me started as a hobbyist picker before I became a locksmith, and that was largely before...

    I'm curious, has the locksmithing industry seen any upticks in people interested in the field from the past few years of lockpicking videos gaining popularity on YouTube/TikTok?

    It's really hard to say with any certainty, but for myself I can say that lockpicking content got me started as a hobbyist picker before I became a locksmith, and that was largely before Lockpicking Lawyer was big. There's surprisingly little overlap in the two communities (smiths and pickers), kind of like how there are competitive pistol shooters and police officers, but overlap between the two isn't necessarily huge and large portions of the two populations deeply distrust each other.

    widespread distrust of certain brands

    If you're involved in IT (I know many Tilderinos are), picture how little people know about computer security. "Good enough" is good enough for most. I teach security managers, and I show them how to slap open a certain popular padlock that they still use. They're like, "huh, that's crazy." But I doubt they change it. If even they don't care, it's never going to sink in for the general population.

    Lockpicking Lawyer in particular has completely destroyed my opinion of Masterlock's brand.

    Just knowing who LPL is puts us in the tiny minority who even kind of care. I occasionally get people who are super proud of knowing how bad Master Lock is, but then they use it anyway because "locks just keep honest people honest." And it kind of doesn't matter much. Even the nice stuff opens to an angle grinder. Sure, I won't use Master on principle. Most simply don't care.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on What's a question you could ask to determine if someone is an expert in your line of work? in ~talk

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    "What code-cutting machine do you use?" Their answer can give clues to the age of their lockshop, their specialty, and (potentially) their skill level.

    "What code-cutting machine do you use?"

    Their answer can give clues to the age of their lockshop, their specialty, and (potentially) their skill level.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on McDonald’s is cutting prices of its combo meals to convince customers it’s affordable again in ~food

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    It was originally itself a cost-cutting measure, as it replaced the 99¢ double cheeseburger. The savings for McDonald's: it has one less slice of cheese.

    It was originally itself a cost-cutting measure, as it replaced the 99¢ double cheeseburger. The savings for McDonald's: it has one less slice of cheese.

    14 votes

  16. Comment on I've noticed an odd and possibly disturbing trend on Reddit lately in ~tech

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    I remember about 10-12 years ago seeing a rule on /r/askreddit against "DAE" (does anyone else) posts, as these were generally uninformative karma farming posts. Tale as old as time, I'm afraid.

    I remember about 10-12 years ago seeing a rule on /r/askreddit against "DAE" (does anyone else) posts, as these were generally uninformative karma farming posts. Tale as old as time, I'm afraid.

    34 votes

  17. Comment on Did a fictional character from a show/movie influence your life? in ~talk

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    I've found that I'm almost always influenced by characters in whatever book I'm reading at the time. I spend so much time with them I find myself feeling the urge to talk like them or solve...

    I've found that I'm almost always influenced by characters in whatever book I'm reading at the time. I spend so much time with them I find myself feeling the urge to talk like them or solve problems the way they do. Some of these effects are persistent and cumulative, while others fade quickly.

    The one that led to the biggest changes for me, though, was the title character of Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. I read this story when it was newly released a couple years ago, a kind of inverted Princess Bride story where a girl goes on a great adventure to rescue the noble boy she'd fallen for. Near the climax of the story Tress discovers that her refusal to ask for help, out of politeness and consideration for others, is actually denying them the opportunity to do good for others (in this case, her). It's a kind of denial of others' agency to do it all oneself.

    I've had trouble asking for help my whole life, and tended not to trust others to help me in any case. I've written entire group projects solo to avoid a) asking fellow students to do their jobs and b) getting a lower grade. I took on so many responsibilities at work and in my close community because I couldn't ask anyone for a break. I always felt like the world would end if I abdicated my roles for a day. I knew I was doing too much, and I took it as a point of pride that I wasn't inconveniencing others by asking for help.

    But the way that Tress learned to characterize not asking for help as a disservice to her friends really changed me. I realized what I was doing wasn't just unhealthy for me (a thing I would tolerate), but was hurting others and denying opportunities to me and to them. I've been on a journey ever since that has led to me deconstructing my faith, changing careers and going to therapy. I still fight the same urges to go it alone, but I'm trying now. In a big way, because of a silly book about magic and pirates.

    2 votes

  18. Comment on What’s something that’s more complicated than most people realize? in ~talk

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    I have some KZ IEMs that I got for about $35 a few years ago and they sound great!

    I have some KZ IEMs that I got for about $35 a few years ago and they sound great!

    4 votes

  19. Comment on DnD 5e approach to describing executive function in ~health.mental

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    Lol that's kinda what I'm trying to communicate, I think. That is, I seem to be less available to help sometimes, and it's because some part of me is on the verge of shutting down due to previous...

    Lol that's kinda what I'm trying to communicate, I think. That is, I seem to be less available to help sometimes, and it's because some part of me is on the verge of shutting down due to previous interactions or tasks.

    Also, long-dormant reflexes require that I say...
    /r/theydidthemath

    4 votes

  20. Comment on DnD 5e approach to describing executive function in ~health.mental

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    Thanks! Hoping it might help others who have trouble putting it into words.

    Thanks! Hoping it might help others who have trouble putting it into words.

    1 vote