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  1. Comment on South Korea is over in ~society

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    Doesn’t SK also have a Japan-like work culture, of insane hours and mandatory “fun with your boss and coworkers” kinda thing?

    Doesn’t SK also have a Japan-like work culture, of insane hours and mandatory “fun with your boss and coworkers” kinda thing?

    1 vote

  2. Comment on What have you been putting off/procrastinating about doing? in ~life

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    cooking meals working in the garden checking my powerball ticket (c’mon quick picks)
    • cooking meals
    • working in the garden
    • checking my powerball ticket (c’mon quick picks)

  3. Comment on Notorious image board 4chan hacked and internal data leaked in ~tech

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    Probably 8kun (formerly 8chan).

    Probably 8kun (formerly 8chan).

    7 votes

  4. Comment on South Korea is over in ~society

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    No decline in your standard of living. Basically, pay them, and not just “free childcare and oh maybe a $500 check.” I mean, entry-level doctor pay to stay home and have kids. (Note this answer...

    what cultural shift would it take for almost all people to want to seek to have children, have more, and have them earlier?

    No decline in your standard of living. Basically, pay them, and not just “free childcare and oh maybe a $500 check.” I mean, entry-level doctor pay to stay home and have kids.

    (Note this answer assumes no changes to religiosity.)

    3 votes

  5. Comment on I'm tired of dismissive anti-AI bias in ~tech

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    The implication from this comment is that Fae was being disrespectful, which I don’t see any indication of in their comment.

    The implication from this comment is that Fae was being disrespectful, which I don’t see any indication of in their comment.

    8 votes

  6. Comment on Donald Trump administration must ‘facilitate’ return to US of man erroneously deported to El Salvador, Supreme Court says in ~society

  8. Comment on Loathe thy neighbor: Elon Musk and the American Christian right are publicly trying to discredit empathy in ~society

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    I think a part of it is that the liberal Catholics are now lapsed or “cultural”. The ones left tend to be harder to the right.

    I think a part of it is that the liberal Catholics are now lapsed or “cultural”. The ones left tend to be harder to the right.

    5 votes

  9. Comment on ‘A Minecraft Movie’ at $157M a record opening for videogame pic, toppling ‘Super Mario Bros’; Warner Bros brings the box office back alive in ~movies

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    I found it to be fine. Definitely not groundbreaking, but fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously. My theater didn’t have people making noise, although I could see a meme screening being fun too.

    I found it to be fine. Definitely not groundbreaking, but fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously. My theater didn’t have people making noise, although I could see a meme screening being fun too.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on What is the truth about risks and benefits of seed oils? in ~food

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    I hate that argument. Food is cultural. Many dishes that are regional or national staples wouldn’t qualify as healthy under this paradigm. Now, I agree that nutritional scientists should have a...

    But his point at the end is what i find the most compelling. These scientists are the only ones who can really have any sort of valid opinion.

    I hate that argument. Food is cultural. Many dishes that are regional or national staples wouldn’t qualify as healthy under this paradigm. Now, I agree that nutritional scientists should have a seat at the table in terms of food policy. But if you don’t bring in other stakeholders, these “ideal recommendations” would not stick around for very long.

    3 votes

  11. Comment on We finally know why ancient Roman concrete was so durable in ~engineering

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    The link mentions a version of the story was previously published in January 2023, which lines up with your recall. Even ignoring the material science side, reinforced concrete has significant...

    The link mentions a version of the story was previously published in January 2023, which lines up with your recall.

    Even ignoring the material science side, reinforced concrete has significant advantages over concrete alone, especially in terms of seismic soundness.

    8 votes

  12. Comment on If you had to buy a car today, what would you buy? in ~transport

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    That budget is on the tight side. For both cars, or just the Ridgeline replacement? Any upward flexibility? If you want to retain pickup truck flexibility, the Maverick will be the least expensive...

    That budget is on the tight side. For both cars, or just the Ridgeline replacement? Any upward flexibility?

    If you want to retain pickup truck flexibility, the Maverick will be the least expensive and have the best fuel economy, and you can get the hybrid with AWD. Other options in the segment would by a new Ridgeline, or the Hyundai Santa Cruz. If you go up a segment, there’s the Ranger and Chevy Colorado.

  13. Comment on “I don’t see how we can save it.” in ~life

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    Not just the paper. Radio, TV, social media. Put them on blast. There’s nothing more that politicians hate than embarrassment.

    Not just the paper. Radio, TV, social media. Put them on blast. There’s nothing more that politicians hate than embarrassment.

    9 votes

  14. Comment on US Postal Service chief Louis DeJoy steps down in ~society

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    As long as the post office exists in some form, what structure it takes doesn’t matter too much. It was organized as a cabinet department for 180 years, before Nixon reorganized it into the USPS...

    As long as the post office exists in some form, what structure it takes doesn’t matter too much. It was organized as a cabinet department for 180 years, before Nixon reorganized it into the USPS we know today.

    11 votes

  15. Comment on If you had to buy a car today, what would you buy? in ~transport

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    What’s your budget? What will you use this for besides road trips? Will it have a daily commute? Any pets you’ll be taking on the trip? How long are these road trips? Could you charge at home?...
    1. What’s your budget?
    2. What will you use this for besides road trips? Will it have a daily commute?
    3. Any pets you’ll be taking on the trip?
    4. How long are these road trips?
    5. Could you charge at home?
    6. What are the other cars you currently have?
    1 vote

  16. Comment on Well this terrifies me: Steve Bannon preparing for a third Donald Trump US presidency in ~society

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    The scenario in my head goes something like this: the Washington, Oregon, and California state NGs (under control of their respective governors), in a joint operation, seize NB Kitsap, with at...

    The scenario in my head goes something like this: the Washington, Oregon, and California state NGs (under control of their respective governors), in a joint operation, seize NB Kitsap, with at least one sub intact and operational. There is no direct control between the Pentagon and the Trident missiles; only a small part of the signal provides a code that unlocks a shipboard safe with keys for launch (which is likely bypassable with standard safecracking tools). Once they have the keys, there is nothing to stop them from being able to launch.

    If they are unable to enact that scenario, they can also secure non-mated warheads for use in improvised nuclear weapons. These may not be usable in a strategic deterrent, but they could be used to deny access to important mountain passes.

    Do I think either of these scenarios are highly likely? No.

  17. Comment on Well this terrifies me: Steve Bannon preparing for a third Donald Trump US presidency in ~society

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    I consider secession to fall under “Syria with nukes”. One faction would likely gain control of some U.S. nuclear weapons on their territory, which would enable them hold off the federal...

    I consider secession to fall under “Syria with nukes”. One faction would likely gain control of some U.S. nuclear weapons on their territory, which would enable them hold off the federal government by threatening nuclear retaliation (the likeliest variant would be Washington state gaining control of some of the Boomers at Kitsap, and, should the feds try to pull anything, threatening to nuke Kansas and destroy the breadbasket of America).

    1 vote

  18. Comment on What does a newcomer moving to your town/city/state/country need to know? in ~life

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    The context I heard about it was from a foreign tourist not understanding the context behind it, and saying it in a manner that would’ve been fine back home, but not here. I could also see someone...

    The context I heard about it was from a foreign tourist not understanding the context behind it, and saying it in a manner that would’ve been fine back home, but not here.

    I could also see someone from a very white part of the country not realizing it was an issue.

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    That’s the one I was thinking of!

    That’s the one I was thinking of!

    3 votes

  20. Comment on What does a newcomer moving to your town/city/state/country need to know? in ~life

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    South Carolina: Yes, it’s warmer in the winter than New Jersey/Ohio, but it’s very hot and muggy in the summer, such that outdoor activities from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. are not fun. Yes, everywhere has...

    South Carolina:

    • Yes, it’s warmer in the winter than New Jersey/Ohio, but it’s very hot and muggy in the summer, such that outdoor activities from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. are not fun. Yes, everywhere has air conditioning, but the heat makes walking anywhere a chore. Visit in the summer to see if you can handle it before moving.
    • Don’t complain if things aren’t exactly like they were back in Jersey/Ohio.
    • Expect things to be a bit slower, with a “more relaxed pace of life”
    • Poverty tends to be more visible and less segregated. You’ll have very expensive homes just down the street from run down trailers
    • Lots of stray/loose animals. I have to make an effort to not bring home every dog I see.
    • The chicken trucks going to the slaughterhouses smell awful, as do the chicken farms. Make sure your windows are up and recirculate is on.
    • Paper mills also stink.
    • Don’t call us dumb or make fun of folks’ accent. My grandfather trained his accent out of him because he was embarrassed by it.
    • For some moving to SC they’ll see more black folks in their first week than they’ve seen the rest of their lives, especially if they are in the Midlands or the Lowcountry.
    • DO NOT call black men “boy”, it is considered highly offensive and infantilizing.
    • Try to avoid getting dragged into the Clemson (pronounced “Clempson”) or Carolina (USC, not to be confused with the other USC) debate. It’s taken very seriously.
    • A lot of folks hunt, there’s a decent chance you’ll meet someone who does (my boss and two of my coworkers do) and it’s a great opportunity to get into it if you’ve been wanting to
    • Same goes for shooting sports, you can buy pretty much anything down here
    • There’s beautiful places all over the state, from mountain orchards to rolling hills to pinelands to huge live oaks.
    10 votes