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Comment on The ACLU retreats from free expression in ~humanities
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Comment on The ACLU retreats from free expression in ~humanities
set Link ParentWhile from some interpretations this is concerning, I think this is a necessary turn for us to learn how to be intolerant of intolerance.While from some interpretations this is concerning, I think this is a necessary turn for us to learn how to be intolerant of intolerance.
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Comment on Angular with PureScript in ~comp
set Link Parent+1 for TypeScript. Using a niche language while attempting to write your own bindings for little gain doesn't seem very appealing. I think an important lesson for a software developer is being...+1 for TypeScript. Using a niche language while attempting to write your own bindings for little gain doesn't seem very appealing.
I think an important lesson for a software developer is being able to choose the right tool for the job, and this might be a good example.
Not to mention having more angular experience in it's recommend language under your belt is never a bad thing, especially if you're considering going into web development.
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Comment on What is your favourite chess opening? in ~games.tabletop
set Link ParentI like hearing stories like this as a fellow "very casual" player. I recall many games with my father with an amused befuddlement at most of my plays, and made for many more novel memories than...I like hearing stories like this as a fellow "very casual" player. I recall many games with my father with an amused befuddlement at most of my plays, and made for many more novel memories than later when we got more serious.
Keep having fun :)
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Comment on What is your favourite chess opening? in ~games.tabletop
set Link ParentYou sound like a professional. Do you mind if I write these down?You sound like a professional. Do you mind if I write these down?
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~comp
set Link ParentFor anyone else like me bound to Window as their daily driver, you can recreate this functionality using ConEmu's built in "Quake Style dropdown" feature. Highly recommend it paired with bash via...For anyone else like me bound to Window as their daily driver, you can recreate this functionality using ConEmu's built in "Quake Style dropdown" feature.
Highly recommend it paired with bash via linux subsystem for windows or a plain old Powershell prompt, both of which are automatically configured for use with conemu if they are installed.
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Comment on Chasing the American dream has got me jaded in ~talk
set Link ParentHow well can you get by as someone who only knows English? (At least at first) My largest hangup is isolating myself linguistically and becoming some sort of permatourist.How well can you get by as someone who only knows English? (At least at first)
My largest hangup is isolating myself linguistically and becoming some sort of permatourist.
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Comment on Programming Challenge: creative FizzBuzz in ~comp
set Link ParentYou can take it down a few characters by not initializing f, b or z: for(var i=0,f,b,z;++i<101;f=i%3>1,b=i%5>3,z=f&&b){console.log(z?"FizzBuzz":f?"Fizz":b?"Buzz":i);}You can take it down a few characters by not initializing f, b or z:
for(var i=0,f,b,z;++i<101;f=i%3>1,b=i%5>3,z=f&&b){console.log(z?"FizzBuzz":f?"Fizz":b?"Buzz":i);} -
Comment on App? in ~tildes
set Link ParentMostly caching. Being able to quickly flip between a cached front page, tilde, or conversation is paramount to a smooth UX IMO, especially when you're in an area with spotty internet.Mostly caching. Being able to quickly flip between a cached front page, tilde, or conversation is paramount to a smooth UX IMO, especially when you're in an area with spotty internet.
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Comment on Reddit is adding native video ads starting next week in ~tech
set Link ParentNotice the lack of "So what does this mean for users?" They know their targets.Notice the lack of "So what does this mean for users?"
They know their targets.
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Comment on Markdown in ~tildes
set Link ParentAgreed. In terms of effort / payoff markdown comes through in spades over HTML. Making users struggle with overly verbose markup is definitely a way to degrade user experience.Agreed. In terms of effort / payoff markdown comes through in spades over HTML.
Making users struggle with overly verbose markup is definitely a way to degrade user experience.
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Comment on Most instructive/well made educational computer science/math videos? in ~comp
set LinkI've really enjoyed CubeDrone for some basic concepts effortlessly explained. Usually my first link I give people who ask a question on anything he's covered.I've really enjoyed CubeDrone for some basic concepts effortlessly explained. Usually my first link I give people who ask a question on anything he's covered.
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Comment on I think a "friends" thing would be good here. in ~tildes
set Link ParentI actually quite liked the friend functionality. It didn't do a lot in terms of what I did with the site, it was just nice every now and then to realize "Oh hey, I know them". Brought a touch of...I actually quite liked the friend functionality. It didn't do a lot in terms of what I did with the site, it was just nice every now and then to realize "Oh hey, I know them". Brought a touch of personality to what's usually a fairly anonymous experience, I guess.
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Comment on Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion in ~tech
set Link ParentAgreed -- although I can see the point of the arguments the latest efforts put forth by MS in the open source arena leave a good taste in my mouth.Agreed -- although I can see the point of the arguments the latest efforts put forth by MS in the open source arena leave a good taste in my mouth.
A blanket philosophy is an incredibly dangerous thing.
Also, being intolerant != censoring. Just as everyone has every right to scream about whatever they'd like, I have every right to tell them to fuck off. Allowing these kinds of abhorrent opinions run unchecked and to expect me to sit down and listen while doing so?
No thanks.