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Comment on Irreverent ads make me want to buy things even less in ~talk
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Comment on Irreverent ads make me want to buy things even less in ~talk
preposterous Link ParentOn the iPhone, NextDNS blocks ads in all apps (except IMDb that I open 30 seconds once a month, Amazon seems to be really eager to show ads in this app), and an Albanian VPN that I toggle on when...On the iPhone, NextDNS blocks ads in all apps (except IMDb that I open 30 seconds once a month, Amazon seems to be really eager to show ads in this app), and an Albanian VPN that I toggle on when I watch YT takes care of ads in the app. Proton and Mullvad both have Albanian servers with wireguard.
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Comment on Irreverent ads make me want to buy things even less in ~talk
preposterous LinkTangential to your point, I think all advertising is manipulative and unethical. If your product is any good, it’ll sell itself. If it sucks you need to spend considerable amounts of money to beat...Tangential to your point, I think all advertising is manipulative and unethical. If your product is any good, it’ll sell itself. If it sucks you need to spend considerable amounts of money to beat people into buying it. Advertising is planting ideas in your mind and weaponizing you against yourself. It makes you feel like you’re less than you are and that the only way to fix it is throwing your money at the people who planted this feeling that you’re not enough into you. No thank you.
I will not use the web without uBlock origin, and I refuse to pay google any money. For blocking ads everywhere on iOS, NextDNS works extremely well, and for the YouTube app Mullvad or proton using their Albanian servers avoid all ads on YT.
Any time the debate comes up about whether to ban ads in public places, I encourage it. I wish there was a real world ad blocker where it would replace billboards and other advertising eyesores with classical paintings.
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Comment on New PS5 "Relapse" jailbreak works on all but the most recently updated consoles in ~games
preposterous Link ParentI don’t know about PS5 but on PS4 you simply download patched versions of the cracked games that won’t complain you have too low a firmware version and that’s it. Many people are still on 05.75 or...I don’t know about PS5 but on PS4 you simply download patched versions of the cracked games that won’t complain you have too low a firmware version and that’s it. Many people are still on 05.75 or 09.00 and virtually any game you can download has a patch to run on these versions.
Is it different on ps5?
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I don’t feel like I’m a creative person. How could I fix that and get ideas?
I don’t think I’m very creative when it comes to making semi artistic/practical real world things. The summum of my creative abilities is devising CAD models for 3D printing practical simple parts...
I don’t think I’m very creative when it comes to making semi artistic/practical real world things. The summum of my creative abilities is devising CAD models for 3D printing practical simple parts I need to improve/fix things. Not nothing, but not super artsy either.
I currently live in an apartment I don’t like and can’t move out of (life is complicated).
A big part of my dislike of this appartment is that it’s under the roof so it has slanted ceilings and these gigantic wooden pillars right in the middle of most rooms. This make the space cramped and very hard to use.
I’d like to find a way to pimp these columns up so they don’t annoy me as much. But… how would I get ideas?
All I could think of is making it into some kind of tribal totem, but I have no vision for what it’d look like nor how would I do it in practice. And preferably with upcycled or thrifted materials because I’m not investing in this place I’m renting. Also has to be fully removable for the same reason. A few holes are ok but I can’t glue things that will peel the paint or leave marks.
My general question is this: people who find cool ways of hijacking things or decorating, where do you find inspiration? How do you get ideas? Is there some sort of method for someone like me who doesn’t get it “naturally”?
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
preposterous Link ParentI used to love Marco Polo when I was a kid, maybe check it out? It was a DOS game and it had awesome videos from real actors, it was quite something at the time.I used to love Marco Polo when I was a kid, maybe check it out? It was a DOS game and it had awesome videos from real actors, it was quite something at the time.
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
preposterous LinkZombie or postapocalyptic game set in one of the cities I’ve lived in and know well. With ultra realistic layout (ie the real buildings as they are, with real interiors). There were plans of a MMO...Zombie or postapocalyptic game set in one of the cities I’ve lived in and know well. With ultra realistic layout (ie the real buildings as they are, with real interiors). There were plans of a MMO like that set in Montreal (and they had real scans of the city) but it became vaporware. I can’t remember the name of it. Was around 2014 I think.
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Comment on Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges in ~tech
preposterous LinkNot if it’s a Samsung! My dad has owned a Samsung fridge for many years (a dumb one), and since the beginning it makes loud pops because Samsung has a defect on many of their fridges where the...The obvious alternative, of course, is to avoid fridges that get updates altogether. Dumb fridges can suddenly break too, but that usually doesn’t happen if that fridge’s hardware components are all working properly and if it’s just a year or two old.
Not if it’s a Samsung! My dad has owned a Samsung fridge for many years (a dumb one), and since the beginning it makes loud pops because Samsung has a defect on many of their fridges where the coolant has air mixed in (factory error). You’d think they’d replace it under warranty or goodwill but no they’ve been fighting him telling him he’s holding it wrong. He eventually gave up on it and replaced it with a more reputable brand. Samsung sucks.
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Comment on Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges in ~tech
preposterous Link ParentI have first hand experience with Samsung software. It’s abysmal. Imagine how bad it is, it’s way worse than that. Build quality isn’t amazing either and they do the apple thing about it “what...I have first hand experience with Samsung software. It’s abysmal. Imagine how bad it is, it’s way worse than that. Build quality isn’t amazing either and they do the apple thing about it “what problem, what recall? There is no problem, you’re holding it wrong”
I steer well clear of anything made by Samsung and this has served me well for the last 15 years. Except chips, in talking about appliances and products.
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Comment on Modern myths in ~life
preposterous Link ParentIt’s all about compliance and ticking that box on your audit! Whether the software is effective or not doesn’t matter, but you can now tell your vendors “we’re secure we have a VPN and regular...It’s all about compliance and ticking that box on your audit! Whether the software is effective or not doesn’t matter, but you can now tell your vendors “we’re secure we have a VPN and regular virus scans”. Poof you’re now SOC2 compliant and certified!
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Comment on Modern myths in ~life
preposterous Link ParentA buddy of mine who was also in the army once told me that they’d get shit for not putting the covers back on analog binoculars lenses. The reason they were given is that it’s paramount they put...A buddy of mine who was also in the army once told me that they’d get shit for not putting the covers back on analog binoculars lenses. The reason they were given is that it’s paramount they put the covers back on because the sun light (and the moon light at night which was even worse) will damage the binoculars optics and they’ll become dark and stop working overtime.
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Comment on Modern myths in ~life
preposterous Link ParentIn many countries, nurses are some of the most vocal professionals AGAINST vaccines. Go figure. I also have a friend who gets sick very often. If something is lingering around, he’ll catch it....In many countries, nurses are some of the most vocal professionals AGAINST vaccines. Go figure.
I also have a friend who gets sick very often. If something is lingering around, he’ll catch it. He’s had Covid about a dozen times so far (I’ve lost count), but still refuses to vaccinate “because they’re forcing us to”. That’s it. That’s his reasoning: because someone told him to do it he won’t.
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Comment on Everyday/week seems to fly by as I get older, how to change one's perception? in ~life
preposterous LinkExcept being in the now rather than being anxious about the future or dwelling about the past, I can’t think of any miracle solution. I have a theory that it’s also because a day is a shorter...Except being in the now rather than being anxious about the future or dwelling about the past, I can’t think of any miracle solution.
I have a theory that it’s also because a day is a shorter amount of your life. A day is still 24h but when you’re 4 a day represents a larger proportion of your lived life than when you’re 40.
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Comment on Does the dryer shrink your clothes? in ~life
preposterous LinkAre there places where it’s genuinely not possible to hang dry clothes? Sincerely asking because I’ve never used a drier other than in an emergency (well “emergency” as in I need to wear this an...Are there places where it’s genuinely not possible to hang dry clothes? Sincerely asking because I’ve never used a drier other than in an emergency (well “emergency” as in I need to wear this an hour after washing it) and always hang dry.
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Comment on Does the dryer shrink your clothes? in ~life
preposterous Link ParentI’m pretty sure there are heat pump dryers and he lives someplace with long winters so maybe we’ll get one.I’m pretty sure there are heat pump dryers and he lives someplace with long winters so maybe we’ll get one.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: October 2026 - April 2027 schedule in ~games
preposterous Link ParentGreat list, glad Mother 3 made it! If someone wants to host it, feel free as I don’t have the time nor creativity required to do it. Thanks @kfwyre for keeping this going!Great list, glad Mother 3 made it! If someone wants to host it, feel free as I don’t have the time nor creativity required to do it.
Thanks @kfwyre for keeping this going!
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Comment on Do you iron your clothes? in ~life
preposterous Link ParentI work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool, so topless ;) Is what I’d say if it wasn’t a language barrier thing. By shirt I meant a dress shirt, the kind with buttons and optionally a tie. The tie...I work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool, so topless ;)
Is what I’d say if it wasn’t a language barrier thing. By shirt I meant a dress shirt, the kind with buttons and optionally a tie. The tie maybe not so much anymore but many jobs expect people to dress that way in which case you can’t really not dress that way too. In which case ironing is an unfortunate requirement.
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Comment on Independents/freelancers: how do you find new business? in ~finance
preposterous Link ParentIt absolutely feels like rain. You can’t influence it, you don’t have all that much visibility into whether it’s coming, and lots of people fighting to teach you all kinds of dances that really...It absolutely feels like rain. You can’t influence it, you don’t have all that much visibility into whether it’s coming, and lots of people fighting to teach you all kinds of dances that really work to call the rain for a price.
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Comment on Independents/freelancers: how do you find new business? in ~finance
preposterous Link ParentI don’t know that my customers are on Facebook, I also feel not super keen to give zuck any money. And even more importantly, I wouldn’t know how to advertise in a way that’s impactful. Do you...I don’t know that my customers are on Facebook, I also feel not super keen to give zuck any money. And even more importantly, I wouldn’t know how to advertise in a way that’s impactful. Do you know anything about it?
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Comment on Do you iron your clothes? in ~life
preposterous Link ParentMy dad too. He irons his socks and banana hammocks. Says he enjoys doing it. Whatever floats your boatMy dad too. He irons his socks and banana hammocks. Says he enjoys doing it. Whatever floats your boat
And despite all that, veganism is still gaining steam. More and more people adopt a compassionate diet. Restaurants have at least one item on the menu that doesn’t contain animal cadavers. The global climate will force people to choose between insects or plants instead of meat.
It’s hard to withstand these idiotic remarks but that’s how the “most intelligent” species on the planet works…