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Comment on Supermarket rewards card- yes or no? in ~finance
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Comment on Supermarket rewards card- yes or no? in ~finance
inner_vision LinkIt's a marketing tactic designed to adjust your purchasing behaviour in their favour. If these programs didn't ultimately fleece you of a little bit more of your money, they wouldn't exist.It's a marketing tactic designed to adjust your purchasing behaviour in their favour. If these programs didn't ultimately fleece you of a little bit more of your money, they wouldn't exist.
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Comment on Honk your horn in ~health.mental
inner_vision LinkI used to drive a Saturn which, instead of a giant mashable central steering wheel horn, had two small horn buttons on either side of the wheel. Deeply unsatisfying.I used to drive a Saturn which, instead of a giant mashable central steering wheel horn, had two small horn buttons on either side of the wheel. Deeply unsatisfying.
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Comment on What is your 'Subway Take'? in ~talk
inner_vision Link ParentI wish people around here respected that, instead we get 20 cars stacked up in the left lane and 2 or 3 in the right. The ones on the right are where they should be, everyone in the left is...I wish people around here respected that, instead we get 20 cars stacked up in the left lane and 2 or 3 in the right. The ones on the right are where they should be, everyone in the left is "passing" or "not slow traffic". Inevitably, some people end up mindlessly pacing the car next to them and we get rolling roadblocks. I need to actively control my anxiety.
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Comment on What's a product or service that you use but don't want to pay for and why? in ~life
inner_vision LinkMovies and TV shows. When I was younger and piracy was en vogue, I happily burned as many DVD's as I could while still maintaining a cable subscription. The cable, with its pricy tiers and...Movies and TV shows.
When I was younger and piracy was en vogue, I happily burned as many DVD's as I could while still maintaining a cable subscription. The cable, with its pricy tiers and relentless ads eventually fell to Netflix, and my piracy habit went with it.
15+ years later and tv is somehow worse than it was when Springer was in his prime. The endless superhero parade has successfully pushed me away from movies. Celebrities don't interest me. Price hikes and walled gardens soured me more and more to the big media houses. I find I just don't want to invest any more of myself into that slice of the world anymore. So, I don't really watch many shows or movies.
But that's not zero. For the one series and five movies I'll watch in a year, I'm back to piracy. The capitalists can eat me.
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Comment on Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish? in ~tech
inner_vision Link ParentTo each their own. I like to drive my own car, so I have a hard time using the service. I value meaningful and useful search filters and theirs are abysmal. Plus, I can't unlearn that they're...To each their own. I like to drive my own car, so I have a hard time using the service. I value meaningful and useful search filters and theirs are abysmal. Plus, I can't unlearn that they're heavily manipulating my results and that doesn't sit right with me, though that might be my Tylenol history talking.
In the end, I only every really use them for items I can't find anywhere else. No prime. It can ship in a week, idgaf. -
Comment on Dating etiquette question in ~life
inner_vision LinkIt's tough to say without the overarching context of your existing relationship. I can definitely envision scenarios where it would be a problem, and others where it would be no big deal at all. I...It's tough to say without the overarching context of your existing relationship. I can definitely envision scenarios where it would be a problem, and others where it would be no big deal at all.
I also think a person who is able to throw caution to the wind and proceed with confidence is much more likely to succeed over an individual with a hesitant, come what may approach in these sorts of scenarios.
So ultimately, I don't think there is a normal. Why make a rule for yourself where one doesn't exist? -
Comment on How many strings must you string from string cheese in order for it to be considered string cheese and not just eating a stick of mozzarella? in ~food
inner_vision LinkThough to say, really. A large part of the equation is the user themselves. One could imagine a scenario where the cheese stringer themselves poorly string the cheese. Not peeling back a thicket...Though to say, really. A large part of the equation is the user themselves. One could imagine a scenario where the cheese stringer themselves poorly string the cheese. Not peeling back a thicket of viney cheese, but merely splitting it in two.
One could verify the veracity of the cheese by looking at the striations on the torn halves.
Is this not still string cheese?
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Comment on Help cleaning stains off laminate in ~life.home_improvement
inner_vision LinkI do something like this for a living. It's hard to tell from the picture what's going on with the floor finish, but it doesn't look great. My first shot would be thinners. Dampen a bit of rag and...I do something like this for a living. It's hard to tell from the picture what's going on with the floor finish, but it doesn't look great.
My first shot would be thinners. Dampen a bit of rag and give it a wipe. Don't let any excess product sit.
If that doesn't work, it's likely in the finish. If there's a decent build to the finish, and the staining doesn't penetrate too deep, there's options to scrape, buff, and touch up re-spray. A good result is within reach of someone who's handy.
Beyond that, how would a little rug there look?
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Comment on Extremely metal "bone collector" caterpillar cloaks itself in the shattered exoskeletons of its vanquished foes in ~enviro
inner_vision Link ParentWhat's updawg?What's updawg?
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Comment on A note on Worm - A review of John McCrae's Worm in ~books
inner_vision Link ParentI don't know how far in advance the author had the particulars of that scene planned out, but it comes pretty deep into the work. The readers first impression will always be about the teenage girl...I don't know how far in advance the author had the particulars of that scene planned out, but it comes pretty deep into the work. The readers first impression will always be about the teenage girl dealing with bullies while exploring her burgeoning superpowers, and it doesn't stay too far from that for awhile. It did get darker as it progressed, but I'm willing to give the reader credit that it doesn't go too far for too long. I was also a child when Gremlins and Indiana Jones came out, so maybe there's a bit of desensitization there.
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Comment on A note on Worm - A review of John McCrae's Worm in ~books
inner_vision LinkWorm was cooling its heels in my audiobook/podcast queue for ages purely because of its size. When I eventually started, I had forgotten where I'd picked up the recommendation and what I was to...Worm was cooling its heels in my audiobook/podcast queue for ages purely because of its size. When I eventually started, I had forgotten where I'd picked up the recommendation and what I was to expect. I was initially disappointed to discover it was very clearly a YA superhero story. However, I reminded myself that my typical audio fare is mostly TTRPG podcasts, and perhaps I shouldn't be the one casting stones. I forged on.
Your assessment is fair. I'd recommend it to Marvel fans and more broadly to the nerd fandom crowd. I had fun with it, but I didn't take it too serious. The serial nature of the chapters lead to a lot of episodes ending in a dire cliffhanger, with the next episode resolving the issue immediately via deus ex machina... But we're talking superheroes, so... That's fine. -
Comment on AirPods or not? in ~music
inner_vision LinkHave you tried memory foam eartips? I use them with my earbuds to help with comfort and to give the ANC a hand battling the noise in my environment. It might be an inexpensive way to keep the...Have you tried memory foam eartips? I use them with my earbuds to help with comfort and to give the ANC a hand battling the noise in my environment.
It might be an inexpensive way to keep the Sennheisers in play. -
Comment on Given the well-known difficulties for men to maintain friendships as they age, has anyone managed to make new friends after their 40s? in ~life.men
inner_vision LinkI still hangout with a few friends from highschool. One in particular has this ability to draw people in wherever he goes, and not in small quantities. He moved to the same city I live in a couple...I still hangout with a few friends from highschool. One in particular has this ability to draw people in wherever he goes, and not in small quantities. He moved to the same city I live in a couple years ago and he's already gathered over a dozen people from his orbit that have been introduced to the group. It absolutely baffles me on how natural it is for him.
Myself? I'd rather not. A true, deep friendship is a spiritual connection that develops over time and I don't have the bandwidth for that. I also carry some pretty wild thoughts and opinions, and I'm not sure I want to expose anyone to that. -
Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
inner_vision LinkThere are other options than Spotify for Android. I personally use Deezer, and have been quite happy with it. If you'd like to keep likes and playlists instead of starting from scratch, they make...There are other options than Spotify for Android. I personally use Deezer, and have been quite happy with it. If you'd like to keep likes and playlists instead of starting from scratch, they make it easier for you to port those over.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
inner_vision LinkI've been playing Triangle Strategy and I have mixed feelings. I love the 3D pixel art aesthetic, and it's doing a fantastic job of satisfying my turn based RPG itch. They've done great job of...I've been playing Triangle Strategy and I have mixed feelings.
I love the 3D pixel art aesthetic, and it's doing a fantastic job of satisfying my turn based RPG itch.
They've done great job of building a world full of political violence for you to explore, but leans a bit too heavily into cutscenes to assist with telling that story. My only other gripe would be the lack of diversity in the set pieces they provide for people to grind on.
Overall, it's a good game. I'm happy I chose it to play over my holiday break.
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Comment on AlbumLove recommendations thread: September 2023 in ~music
inner_vision LinkBig Sugar - Heated I remember hearing a story on the radio about Big Sugar being a bit of an inside joke within the Canadian rock scene for the quantity of speakers they'd drag from stage to...I remember hearing a story on the radio about Big Sugar being a bit of an inside joke within the Canadian rock scene for the quantity of speakers they'd drag from stage to stage. Needless to say, their album Heated is best played loud.
Why do I love it? Besides being an absolute sucker for their guitars crunch, I was able to see them live a half dozen times when they were hot. At that time, I was in college and working part time at a family run pizza shop. I was newly fledged into the world, my parents were a distant memory, and I was drunk on freedom. Basically, they were a big part of my personal soundtrack during a time that's special to me.
They're definitely worth a listen if you're into a heavier blues rock. Also, you will notice a lot of reggae inspired rhythms.
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Comment on Looking for ideas for wholesome bachelor party fun in ~life
inner_vision LinkFor the most organized bachelor party I've been in, the best man sent out a checklist to all the attendees with a couple options for a full day. We ended up racing in an indoor mini Indy, and took...For the most organized bachelor party I've been in, the best man sent out a checklist to all the attendees with a couple options for a full day. We ended up racing in an indoor mini Indy, and took over an indoor paintball range. Good times.
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Comment on Travel kit in ~food
inner_vision LinkI've needed a can opener before. My apologies to that rentals knives that night. Beyond that, I've had need for some smaller food storage containers for lunches away from home base.I've needed a can opener before. My apologies to that rentals knives that night.
Beyond that, I've had need for some smaller food storage containers for lunches away from home base.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
inner_vision LinkI've had a couple pieces of wormy maple mocking me from my workshop for a couple of months, so I introduced them to my tablesaw and router. I made a frame for my bathroom mirror. It's mitred...I've had a couple pieces of wormy maple mocking me from my workshop for a couple of months, so I introduced them to my tablesaw and router.
I made a frame for my bathroom mirror.
It's mitred corners and a chamfer on the inside edge, so a fairly simple design. I was interested in a light grey/brown finish to make the staining around the worm holes pop, and I think it came out perfectly!
There's also the cold realization that you and all the other non-members are helping subsidize the people who do sign up.
I struggle with it, too. I can't opt out of the system, and I can't change enough minds that marketing tricks like this wither away. I try to avoid these places, but as you know, it's not easy these days.