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Comment on The body’s immune system responding to a COVID vaccine, and not the vaccine itself, is likely the cause of menstrual cycle changes experienced after vaccination in ~health
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Comment on Google begins their push for WEI in Chromium in ~tech
phedre Link ParentOut of curiosity, when's the last time you tried firefox? It definitely used to have a lot of problems, but they've made some massive improvements lately. I switched from chrome to FF about six...Out of curiosity, when's the last time you tried firefox? It definitely used to have a lot of problems, but they've made some massive improvements lately. I switched from chrome to FF about six months ago on my 2018 MBA and it runs a lot better. I'm running all my usual addons (ublock origin, cookie editor, etc).
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Comment on Google begins their push for WEI in Chromium in ~tech
phedre Link ParentThis site skews very heavily towards older, more technical users who know just how terrible and dangerous the internet is without ad blockers. I'd be surprised to find much, if any, defence of...This site skews very heavily towards older, more technical users who know just how terrible and dangerous the internet is without ad blockers. I'd be surprised to find much, if any, defence of google here.
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Comment on New car buyers aren’t impressed: JD Power in ~transport
phedre (edited )Link ParentMy car (Mazda MX-5) has a touch screen, but it's disabled while the car is in motion so there are physical buttons for most of what I need. There are times I wish I could control the touch screen,...Regarding the seat warmers - I know of two people that have gotten so annoyed at not being able to control those without digging through touchscreen menus that they ran wires to the seats and added their own toggle switches. It is absurd that someone can design a system and get it through to production and have a product be so unusable.
My car (Mazda MX-5) has a touch screen, but it's disabled while the car is in motion so there are physical buttons for most of what I need. There are times I wish I could control the touch screen, but hearing about basic functionality like heaters and wipers being hidden in touch screen menus makes me quite content with what I have. Most of the things I can't control with buttons I can do with Siri through carplay, and if really necessary I can always pull over to the side of the road - I've had to do this a few times when Google Maps has done something annoying.
Edit: And it makes me wonder how many accidents are caused by people flipping through touch screen menus. We know how bad phones are for distracted driving, is a touch screen any better?
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Comment on Mushroom hunting open thread in ~hobbies
phedre Link ParentAFAIK chanterelles can't be cultivated. Not sure about the lobster mushrooms.AFAIK chanterelles can't be cultivated. Not sure about the lobster mushrooms.
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Comment on A list of commonly recommended cookery books in ~food
phedre LinkPatricia Wells - Bistro Cooking is a must-have for me. Not sure if it's still in print, I got mine second hand for $10. It's worth hunting for!Patricia Wells - Bistro Cooking is a must-have for me. Not sure if it's still in print, I got mine second hand for $10. It's worth hunting for!
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Comment on Asking advice re search engines, search technique in ~tech
phedre LinkI wish I had answers for you, but Google's search has been going downhill for a while now. At this point it's so fouled up with removed features, SEO, and ad placements it's practically useless....I wish I had answers for you, but Google's search has been going downhill for a while now. At this point it's so fouled up with removed features, SEO, and ad placements it's practically useless. I'm debating paying for Kagi, which is $25/month for unlimited (which I'd need).
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Comment on r/Place on Reddit returns tomorrow in ~tech
phedre Link ParentBasically, there's a lot of very mad reddit power users right now because of recent changes to the API, awards system, and certain admin/mod interactions. Bringing back r/place is giving a canvas...I can't parse the title of this post: "In the wider context of removing things users like it there could be drama"
Basically, there's a lot of very mad reddit power users right now because of recent changes to the API, awards system, and certain admin/mod interactions. Bringing back r/place is giving a canvas to those users, who will organize to vent their spleens all over it.
In previous iterations, this resulted in things like r/miata coordinating to create an image of a miata with their sub name under it. This time? I'd expect the coordinated art to be a bit more... colourful.
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Comment on Seeking Canadian (Ontario) auto, RV trailer, and home insurance in ~transport
phedre LinkCall a broker. I used brokerlink for mine - just google brokerlink (your town).Call a broker. I used brokerlink for mine - just google brokerlink (your town).
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Comment on r/Place on Reddit returns tomorrow in ~tech
phedre (edited )Link Parenthttps://rdrama.net/h/museumofrdrama/post/57538/drama-on-place-complete-recap (NSFW) -
Comment on r/Place on Reddit returns tomorrow in ~tech
phedre (edited )Link ParentIt wasn't a hate symbol, it was rdrama.net's marsey mascot. TBH the biggest mistake they made was doing it under a specific admin name - they should have known it'd be spotted and used a generic...The last time r/place happened, there was a "controversy", because a reddit admin removed a hate symbol from the canvas.
It wasn't a hate symbol, it was rdrama.net's marsey mascot. TBH the biggest mistake they made was doing it under a specific admin name - they should have known it'd be spotted and used a generic reddit admin name.
Edit: link. Site is definitely NSFW. https://rdrama.net/h/museumofrdrama/post/57538/drama-on-place-complete-recap
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Comment on Which Kindle/e-reader are you using? in ~books
phedre LinkI just upgraded my 2015 paperwhite to the latest paperwhite with the leather cover and wireless charging stand bundle they had discounted for prime day. The screen and battery life are both major...I just upgraded my 2015 paperwhite to the latest paperwhite with the leather cover and wireless charging stand bundle they had discounted for prime day. The screen and battery life are both major upgrades, not to mention the upgrade to waterproof. I've tried reading on my ipad on vacation before, and it's just nowhere near as pleasant an experience due to screen glare.
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Comment on Life changing weight-loss in ~health
phedre Link ParentDo you have a current goal? And yes, food addiction is very real. But unlike alcohol, you can't just stop eating, which is why so many struggle to manage it. If you can, therapy helps but it's...Do you have a current goal?
And yes, food addiction is very real. But unlike alcohol, you can't just stop eating, which is why so many struggle to manage it. If you can, therapy helps but it's unfortunately not always easy to access.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
phedre LinkI just got back from vacation a week and a half ago - 2 incredible weeks in Rome and Paris that involved way too many michelin restaurants - and on my flight home, started feeling off. By the time...I just got back from vacation a week and a half ago - 2 incredible weeks in Rome and Paris that involved way too many michelin restaurants - and on my flight home, started feeling off. By the time I got home that night, my partner had tested positive for COVID and the next morning I was sick as fuck. I spent five days living on broth, gatorade, and painkillers, then slowly started re-incorporating small bits of food. I'm still not able to eat much at once, my stomach's too shrunken and sensitive, but I've got a fridge full of summer stone fruit, berries, and sandwich ingredients. We'll see how it goes over the next few days.
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Comment on The code of conduct doesn't say enough in ~tildes
phedre Link ParentAnyone who's ever modded a large subreddit (or other forum) has encountered the rules lawyer - "You have a rule against X, but it doesn't say I can't do X+1!" and then the inevitable "If you don't...Anyone who's ever modded a large subreddit (or other forum) has encountered the rules lawyer - "You have a rule against X, but it doesn't say I can't do X+1!" and then the inevitable "If you don't want to allow X+1, you should say that in the rules!"
It's such a frustrating experience and if you go down that path, as you said, it's a never ending arms race of adding, editing, and expanding the rules to try and fit every niche situation. The tildes coc is, imo, all that should be needed for any reasonable adult to know how to conduct themselves on this site - not being able to adhere to it and claiming it's too vague is likely (not always, but often) looking for ways to skirt the edges of those rules so they can point to a specific subsection to justify poor behaviour.
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Comment on Life changing weight-loss in ~health
phedre (edited )LinkLosing weight is hard - it's really fucking hard. The mechanics of it are simple, calories in < calories out, but the execution... that's where it gets you. And as hard as that initial weight loss...Losing weight is hard - it's really fucking hard. The mechanics of it are simple, calories in < calories out, but the execution... that's where it gets you. And as hard as that initial weight loss is, that's the easy part - maintaining it is the killer. I've been struggling with the same 10lbs for about a year now with the goal of getting to 18% bf. I'm a small woman with a lot of muscle mass (I was a serious powerlifter for years), so 5lbs of fat in either direction is the difference between my pants fitting or being too tight to comfortably wear.
Given the things you've written in your post, there's two things I'll recommend you do right now:
- If you're close to your original goal, set a new goal. This can be weight related, muscle related, BF%, a lift number, it doesn't matter. What DOES matter is setting it before you reach your current goal. And when you start closing in on your new goal, set ANOTHER ONE. The important thing here is that you NEVER reach your final goal, never have the feeling of "I'm done, I have accomplished the thing!"
- recognize and accept that this never ends. There is no "I'm done with my diet", there's no "I don't have to worry about this anymore". This is a life long commitment with no short cuts, no cheats, no workarounds, just hard work and commitment.
You can have fun, you can indulge occasionally, have a week of vacation and enjoy, as long as you always come back to that original commitment to yourself and your health.
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Comment on US Redditors to earn real money for gold, karma in ~tech
phedre Link ParentIt's going to unleash a torrent of shit. It's already a whine fest when a bunch of users submit the same content within minutes of each other with accusations of favouratism, imagine how bad it...It's going to unleash a torrent of shit. It's already a whine fest when a bunch of users submit the same content within minutes of each other with accusations of favouratism, imagine how bad it will get with money on the line. Posts that hit the top of r/all get inundated with awards. If that now translates into cash, the tantrums are going to be through the roof.
Then add in the fact that mods are often some of the most prolific posters in their subs - how long until that becomes weaponized with accusations of manipulation so the mods make money off the subs at the expense of their users? It already happens over meaningless karma.
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Comment on What do we want out of ~life.women? in ~life.women
phedre Link ParentI took a spin at modding 2xc for a while, and had to demod because it was making me hate humanity. And this was YEARS ago, long before reddit got this big. I can only imagine how vile it is now.I took a spin at modding 2xc for a while, and had to demod because it was making me hate humanity. And this was YEARS ago, long before reddit got this big. I can only imagine how vile it is now.
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Comment on Any tips for buying clothes that fit? in ~life.style
phedre LinkThe absolute best thing you can do is get a sewing machine and take some basic classes (or watch videos) on how to alter clothing. Being able to shorten the hem on pants, take in the waist of a...The absolute best thing you can do is get a sewing machine and take some basic classes (or watch videos) on how to alter clothing. Being able to shorten the hem on pants, take in the waist of a dress, etc is invaluable. You can find them cheap on the second hand market, and can practice on scrap fabric to get comfortable.
Finding brands that work for you is great too, and knowing what works in general, but that's sometimes not the best option for me - I'm short, high waisted, and have a big ass. Reformation fits me really well, but they often make their dresses in a midi length that doesn't work for me unless it's a body con dress so if there's a dress I really love, I'll hem it to knee length. I did a session with a local designer who went through my wardrobe and dissected what worked on me and why, identified gaps, and took me on a personal shopping trip to find local shops & brands that worked for me. If you can do something similar, I highly recommend it.
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Comment on Settling in to new social media patterns after the "Rexxit" in ~tech
phedre LinkI've settled into a similar pattern - check other SM sites, flip through various news sites. I'm considering setting up a subscription to a news aggregator as that's the one thing I miss most....I've settled into a similar pattern - check other SM sites, flip through various news sites. I'm considering setting up a subscription to a news aggregator as that's the one thing I miss most.
I'm maintaining -125 pounds lost for 8 years so far
Just had to highlight this because holy shit - that is a major accomplishment, first to achieve and then to maintain for so long. Congrats!
I had the exact same experience after my first shot (pfizer), got my period during what should have been mid-cycle - weirded me out as someone who's been as regular as clockwork since I got my first period at 12. Each subsequent shot has had a minor impact on my schedule and increased the length by a day for a few months. I had my first (to my knowledge) bout of covid a few weeks ago and it seems to have done the same thing.