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  1. Comment on How much of an echo chamber is Reddit/the internet, really? in ~tech

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    I feel every topic gets extreme in places like Reddit. “Oh, so you like open source? So you must compile your weird Linux distro and only use FOSS ever or you'll be a fraud.” Something like this....

    I feel every topic gets extreme in places like Reddit. “Oh, so you like open source? So you must compile your weird Linux distro and only use FOSS ever or you'll be a fraud.” Something like this. Which isn't a healthy way to enjoy a hobby, study something or catch up with the news.

    I mostly abandoned these places and I feel better for it.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on bubbles.town: Tildes but exclusively for blogs in ~tech

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    I've been enjoying their daily digest. Although some themes that I personally don't care about pops up a lot (internal blogging drama, mostly), I often find some good blog posts and/or blogs.

    I've been enjoying their daily digest. Although some themes that I personally don't care about pops up a lot (internal blogging drama, mostly), I often find some good blog posts and/or blogs.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Nobody clicks your share buttons in ~tech

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    Well, because it was new for me and I thought could be for more people? I guess you're overcomplicating a detail that shouldn't be the discussion focus…

    Well, because it was new for me and I thought could be for more people? I guess you're overcomplicating a detail that shouldn't be the discussion focus…

  4. Comment on I almost got hit by a car in ~life

  5. Comment on Nobody clicks your share buttons in ~tech

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    In this case, even if the author used AI assistance to write, they provide external links that validate their argument. I thought that to be good enough.

    In this case, even if the author used AI assistance to write, they provide external links that validate their argument. I thought that to be good enough.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on I almost got hit by a car in ~life

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    As a person that doesn't own a car and walk as much as possible, I share your sentiment. Cars are an aggressive thing normalized beyond believe. Unfortunately, if one hits me, the major damage...

    As a person that doesn't own a car and walk as much as possible, I share your sentiment. Cars are an aggressive thing normalized beyond believe. Unfortunately, if one hits me, the major damage would be on me, so… yeah, sad, we can try to change things, but until there we better be cautious and alert when walking among them

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Nobody clicks your share buttons in ~tech

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    I imagine they think it's just computer stuff. Doesn't matter as long as the click takes one to the intended destination.

    I imagine they think it's just computer stuff. Doesn't matter as long as the click takes one to the intended destination.

    10 votes

  8. Comment on Nobody clicks your share buttons in ~tech

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    That's interesting! I usually ignore the quality of the text when reading something for the information it contains (except when really low). When reading for pleasure, even non-fiction, I'm more...

    That's interesting! I usually ignore the quality of the text when reading something for the information it contains (except when really low). When reading for pleasure, even non-fiction, I'm more concerned about what you mentioned.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Nobody clicks your share buttons in ~tech

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    Yeah, links to social profiles kinda worth it. The article focuses on sharing links, however — and I agree with the author.

    Yeah, links to social profiles kinda worth it. The article focuses on sharing links, however — and I agree with the author.

  10. Comment on Nobody clicks your share buttons in ~tech

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    I mean, what if were? Honestly, there are so AI-generated text nowadays, even from people who do know how to write, that… whatever. There are a ton of awful text that would be better with some AI...

    I mean, what if were? Honestly, there are so AI-generated text nowadays, even from people who do know how to write, that… whatever. There are a ton of awful text that would be better with some AI guidance.

    I articulated my point of view in this article, if anyone is interested.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on I almost got hit by a car in ~life

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    Yeah, I’m reconsidering this decision.

    Yeah, I’m reconsidering this decision.

  13. Comment on I almost got hit by a car in ~life

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    I was surprised with the lack of recent studies due to the emergence of active noise cancelling phones since those linked were published. None of them, as far as I read, analyzed ANC phones.

    I was surprised with the lack of recent studies due to the emergence of active noise cancelling phones since those linked were published. None of them, as far as I read, analyzed ANC phones.

    5 votes

  14. Comment on I almost got hit by a car in ~life

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    In this case, at least, both cars were very old and loud 🥲

    In this case, at least, both cars were very old and loud 🥲

    1 vote

  15. Comment on I almost got hit by a car in ~life

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    FYI: nobody was hurt and I left my phone number to the guy who hit the rear end and told him I’d help paying the damages, even though I didn’t have to — he was indeed driving too close to the car...
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    FYI: nobody was hurt and I left my phone number to the guy who hit the rear end and told him I’d help paying the damages, even though I didn’t have to — he was indeed driving too close to the car in front of him.

    17 votes

  16. Comment on I almost got hit by a car in ~life

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    People tend to dismiss safety advice they instinctively feel is overblown. I think that was me, when it came to wearing headphones outside. Anyway, no damages on me and lesson learned.

    People tend to dismiss safety advice they instinctively feel is overblown. I think that was me, when it came to wearing headphones outside. Anyway, no damages on me and lesson learned.

    11 votes

  18. Comment on "The therapeutic industry is platonic prostitution" in ~health.mental

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    Both things can be true. I agree with your take :)

    Both things can be true. I agree with your take :)

    2 votes

  19. Comment on "The therapeutic industry is platonic prostitution" in ~health.mental

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    You're romanticizing the old times a bit. As far as I know, people didn't use to talk about sentiments or personal issues with others because these weren't perceived as issues, at least in public....

    You're romanticizing the old times a bit. As far as I know, people didn't use to talk about sentiments or personal issues with others because these weren't perceived as issues, at least in public. Before psychoanalysis, depressed people were just “melancholic”. Plus, relationships in pre-industrialization weren't so deep as they are today, not even marriage, which was more a transaction than a feelings affair.

    Therapy doesn't exist to “cure” anything. It's a set of tools to help you figure out things unclear or even unknown to yourself that affects you. The therapist has the knowledge and the tools to help you in this journey, which is valuable. Eventually, you can overcome some trauma, recognize some bad behavior and/or patterns on you or people around you, and develop better tools to handle stressful and hard situations. These are very useful.

    If you think you're ill — and that's a plausible guess, given modern society —, maybe you could see a psychiatrist as well. I was very resistant to taking pills for depression, but they improved my well-being so much. YMMV, obviously.

    Also, if your therapists were so neglecting that they didn't remember what you discussed in previous sessions, try another one. Like in any other profession, there are good and bad therapists, and even a good one couldn't be a good match for you.

    11 votes

  20. Comment on Brazilian Internet Forum (FIB16) in Belém, Pará: A visual tour in ~travel

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    This week I attended the Brazilian Internet Forum, in Belém, Pará, part of the Amazon forest region. It was delightful. I couldn't watch the discussions, because I was there for a job, but I...

    This week I attended the Brazilian Internet Forum, in Belém, Pará, part of the Amazon forest region. It was delightful. I couldn't watch the discussions, because I was there for a job, but I managed to take some pictures of the event and also Belém. Hope you enjoy!

    1 vote