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Comment on Leaked email suggests Ring plans to expand ‘search party’ surveillance beyond dogs in ~tech
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Comment on Communities, relationships, and navigating the enshittification of absolutely everything in ~talk
lackofaname LinkThis is a bit tangential/specific to social media use.. I feel the same, but am less technologically knowledgeable than you, so have the inertia of having to learn new skills/info before I can...This is a bit tangential/specific to social media use..
I feel the same, but am less technologically knowledgeable than you, so have the inertia of having to learn new skills/info before I can implement new strategies to block annoyances. It's been easy enough to stop using Facebook regularly as ive just never logged into it on my phone (though i keep my acct so i can check messenges on my computer; like you, i don't want to lose my connections), and i never got into other social platforms.
Reddit, though, has been impossible to kick. After migrating over to Tildes, I've found myself going back to mindlessly browse more and more, even though I can see how trashy it is.
This post finally gave me the push to figure out how to block r/all. I didn't want to block all of reddit, as it's honestly still useful to search for info (case in point, i found my solution on reddit!), and I appreciate a couple subreddits.
I already have ublock installed on firefox, so figured there might be a way to create my own filter, and after a bit of searching it's worked! Hopefully it's just enough of a nudge to help me disengage more.
For anyone else interested, here's what worked as a custom filter (reddit wrapper loads, but feed is empty):
reddit.com##:matches-path(r/all) shreddit-feed
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Comment on What are you working through? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentThis whole thread really speaks to where I'm at and working through, too. I wasn't exactly which comment to attach my thoughts to - both op and papasquat's perspectives align somewhat with my...This whole thread really speaks to where I'm at and working through, too. I wasn't exactly which comment to attach my thoughts to - both op and papasquat's perspectives align somewhat with my current experience, and it's comforting to know I'm not alone.
But, I wanted thank you for sharing that article on locus of control. I'm trying to hang on to my job for a little while longer for financial reasons, and it's a really good reminder that this is my decision to do so; I've already been trying to find strength, and hope I can also find some peace, in that choice being mine.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentGarlic upsets my stomach. I love it, so it's a bit tragic, but I feel your pain in trying to avoid it in a garlic-infused world.Garlic upsets my stomach. I love it, so it's a bit tragic, but I feel your pain in trying to avoid it in a garlic-infused world.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentThis is fun for you! I enjoy when I realise I now like a food I used to dislike, because it can open up novel flavours/dishes to explore.This is fun for you! I enjoy when I realise I now like a food I used to dislike, because it can open up novel flavours/dishes to explore.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentI liked mayo when I was young, until I tried a 'mayo hair mask' when I was a teen. I dunno, something sbout slathering tonnes of mayo in my hair really turned me off it. I don't particularly like...I liked mayo when I was young, until I tried a 'mayo hair mask' when I was a teen. I
dunno, something sbout slathering tonnes of mayo in my hair really turned me off it.
I don't particularly like it now, but I can tolerate it with certain things.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentI generally do like eggs, but every so often I get a deep aversion to them and they become disgusting to me. I have to take a break to re-like them again. I couldn't explain why it happens.I generally do like eggs, but every so often I get a deep aversion to them and they become disgusting to me. I have to take a break to re-like them again. I couldn't explain why it happens.
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Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk
lackofaname LinkPresent! In Ontario. I'm grateful to have travelled through most of the provinces, and in a couple cases transiently worked or lived. (Still need to see Newfoundland, and I've not had the chance...Present! In Ontario. I'm grateful to have travelled through most of the provinces, and in a couple cases transiently worked or lived. (Still need to see Newfoundland, and I've not had the chance to go to any of the territories.)
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Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk
lackofaname Link ParentI've thought about buying a wig instead of having to deal with my hair. Mine is super, super fine, may be thinning a little, and gets greasy quickly no matter how much I try no/lo-poo methods...I've thought about buying a wig instead of having to deal with my hair. Mine is super, super fine, may be thinning a little, and gets greasy quickly no matter how much I try no/lo-poo methods (starts looking unkempt after onky a day). At its best, it looks just ok.
I've thought it'd be nice to be able to throw on a wig on days I dont have time/energy for haircare.
The mindset you're describing is definitely part of my reluctance. Could I ask if you have some basic advice for finding better looking wigs if I decide to make the leap? (I'm a woman and in canada if either matters at all).
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Comment on What are some of your recent "little" failures? in ~talk
lackofaname Link ParentOh wow, this sounds like such a cursed journey. I used to joke about 'travel luck', when things seem to fall in place but sometimes the opposite happens and the stars just really don't align. I...Oh wow, this sounds like such a cursed journey. I used to joke about 'travel luck', when things seem to fall in place but sometimes the opposite happens and the stars just really don't align. I hope your future travels are much smoother. Also, I'm travelling soon, wish me luck!
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Comment on AntiRender: remove the glossy shine on architectural renderings in ~tech
lackofaname Link ParentAhh cost vs quality, an argument I'm well acquainted with in my own line of work (digital product design). I understand the frustration! In my original comment, I used the word 'must'...Ahh cost vs quality, an argument I'm well acquainted with in my own line of work (digital product design). I understand the frustration!
In my original comment, I used the word 'must' speculatively as in 'must surely', but I shouldn't be surprised that this is a barrier you've faced.
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Comment on List animals until failure in ~games
lackofaname Link ParentI had the same problem picturing animals but forgetting their name! The big flashing timer numbers in the end really stressed me :)I had the same problem picturing animals but forgetting their name! The big flashing timer numbers in the end really stressed me :)
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Comment on List animals until failure in ~games
lackofaname Link81 on my first try. Interesting game but boy do I hate timers! I was a bit peeved it considered deer fly as a variant of horse fly. You spend time in the northern woods in summer and then tell me...81 on my first try. Interesting game but boy do I hate timers!
I was a bit peeved it considered deer fly as a variant of horse fly. You spend time in the northern woods in summer and then tell me that, game!
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Comment on AntiRender: remove the glossy shine on architectural renderings in ~tech
lackofaname Link ParentThis is along the line of what i was thinking, too. Designs have to be lived in and age, so a good design must take that into account. I think it could actually be quite cool for an architect team...This is along the line of what i was thinking, too. Designs have to be lived in and age, so a good design must take that into account.
I think it could actually be quite cool for an architect team to release 'poor weather' renders for the right projects. Like a flex to say 'yea, we thought of that and it'll still be nice then'.
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Comment on Upcoming solo trip to San Diego - any advice? in ~travel
lackofaname LinkMore broadly in terms of getting used to eating out solo, I brought along either a physical book or a notebook the first few times I ate out solo. For me, it felt like a nice way to occupy myself...More broadly in terms of getting used to eating out solo, I brought along either a physical book or a notebook the first few times I ate out solo. For me, it felt like a nice way to occupy myself while dining, while also feeling more in the spirit of the activity than just browsing my phone (not saying i think there's anything wrong with browsing a phone, just that's how I felt).
Of course, there's nothing awkward or wrong eating by yourself, but I get the feeling and figured I'd share something that helped me feel more comfortable :)
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname LinkStill trying to be mindful of my grocery budget, so lots of soups, stews, and legume-focused proteins have been on the menu. I made bazella w riz to use up older freezer peas, but omitted the meat...Still trying to be mindful of my grocery budget, so lots of soups, stews, and legume-focused proteins have been on the menu.
I made bazella w riz to use up older freezer peas, but omitted the meat and added cooked lentils to make it more filling.
On a similar culinary vein, made shorbat adas, a really lovely lemony lentil soup.
I also got it in my head to experiment with a squash pasta sauce, but using tahini instead of dairy to make it creamy. It was... ok. Nowhere near what I'd being hoping to achieve, and mostly tasted like the Ottolenghi squash/tahini dip, except thinner and on pasta (I should have expected this, since I used essentially the same base ingredients).
In terms of sweet tooth: I tried a glutinous rice flour-based brownie recipe, hoping they'd be deeply chewy. They were only a little chewy, so not a big win on that front, but still tasty and brownie-like, and I'm glad to have a recipe I can make for gluten-free friends in the future.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
lackofaname Link ParentI was going to ask what in the world is a Canadian drinking toque, until I noticed the dude inthe main photo is wearing a toque with the print 'canadian drinking toque'. Very on the nose. Behind...I was going to ask what in the world is a Canadian drinking toque, until I noticed the dude inthe main photo is wearing a toque with the print 'canadian drinking toque'. Very on the nose.
Behind this very silly story, though, is a monster walking free who took the beloved stone from its community in the first place!
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Comment on Moving back to the US (after 7+ years living in Germany) in ~life
lackofaname LinkI can't share personal advice or experience, but reading your post made me think of a youtuber, Eurobrady. He's a therapist that does let's plays from that lens. He's also an American that...I can't share personal advice or experience, but reading your post made me think of a youtuber, Eurobrady. He's a therapist that does let's plays from that lens. He's also an American that emigrated to Europe for many years but ultimately had to move back home. He sometimes speaks about that experience and his personal journey through it; perhaps you'd find common ground? Though, those stories are mostly interwoven sparcely throughout his videos, so I'd only really suggest it if you either like the lets play format or the games he plays (I personally enjoyed Disco Elysium and Slay the Princess). Wishing you the best in your next steps and travels!
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
lackofaname LinkResearchers hunt each other in the Quebec wilderness - for science, of course Just some scientists I mean doing predator-prey research, it's pretty amusing!Researchers hunt each other in the Quebec wilderness - for science, of course
Just some scientists
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Comment on What's a culture shock that you experienced? in ~talk
lackofaname Link ParentIve used my phone before in a pinch and found it didn't really work for me, personally. Still your comment made me curious if androids have something similar to the ios built-in noise option. It...Ive used my phone before in a pinch and found it didn't really work for me, personally.
Still your comment made me curious if androids have something similar to the ios built-in noise option. It looks like some do (or at least did at one point), though my phone doesn't seem to have it available.
Not the person you were replying to, but I was robbed a few years back, and a neighbour's camera footage was one of the keys in helping identify and charge the thief. Take that as you will, but I suppose there's some use on occasion.
We have cameras now, and they've really only been helpful for us in identifying the type of activity to watch out for (eg, strangers testing car doors to see if they're unlocked, looking for packages, etc.). Nothing groundbreaking but it's a good reminder for us to keep our stuff locked up and gives a few dollars discount on insurance.