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Comment on Help me understand how half of USA is on board with the idea of creating "short term pain" in ~society
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Comment on US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to vote yes on GOP spending bill in ~society
teaearlgraycold Link ParentTry harder. The people do have control. The problem is too many aren’t engaging.Try harder. The people do have control. The problem is too many aren’t engaging.
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Comment on Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 in ~games
teaearlgraycold Link ParentStill I think it's a shame how Nintendo consoles don't come with a game included like they used to. And the first-party games should be subsidized by the licensing fees from other games and what I...Still I think it's a shame how Nintendo consoles don't come with a game included like they used to. And the first-party games should be subsidized by the licensing fees from other games and what I presume is a 30% cut on micro-transactions.
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Comment on Is it possible to completely hide one’s activity on the Internet from one’s ISP? in ~tech
teaearlgraycold Link ParentNot the same, but Mullvad has multihop support so it does more of a tor-like routing with separate entrance and exit nodes.In theory you could also chain two different VPNs
Not the same, but Mullvad has multihop support so it does more of a tor-like routing with separate entrance and exit nodes.
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Comment on What lesser-known alternative would you recommend as a substitute for something more popular? in ~talk
teaearlgraycold Link ParentI use Affinity Designer. It’s very nice. Strongly recommend and worth the price. I do believe they have discounted upgrades between major releases.I use Affinity Designer. It’s very nice. Strongly recommend and worth the price. I do believe they have discounted upgrades between major releases.
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Comment on Bucking US President Donald Trump tariffs, California will push to maintain global trade independently, Governor Gavin Newsom says in ~society
teaearlgraycold (edited )Link ParentThe question I have is how do tariffs get collected? Does California have influence over the people collecting the tariffs? They can guarantee the safety of these people. These are illegal...The question I have is how do tariffs get collected? Does California have influence over the people collecting the tariffs? They can guarantee the safety of these people.
These are illegal tariffs. Trump doesn’t have this power. I think we can get a lot of people on board with ignoring them simply by saying it’s unconstitutional. In practice the law is about what people believe. And we can get a lot of people to agree that these tariffs aren’t valid.
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Comment on Bucking US President Donald Trump tariffs, California will push to maintain global trade independently, Governor Gavin Newsom says in ~society
teaearlgraycold LinkIf this works it’s either the first step to civil war or the first step to Trump’s downfall. I don’t see why any other blue state with coastline wouldn’t follow California’s lead.If this works it’s either the first step to civil war or the first step to Trump’s downfall. I don’t see why any other blue state with coastline wouldn’t follow California’s lead.
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Comment on Firefox now supports native vertical tabs in 136.0 release in ~tech
teaearlgraycold Link ParentI have 137 (On ARM MacOS) but don't seem to have that feature. However I did just switch to vertical tabs, having never used it before, and I really like it!I have 137 (On ARM MacOS) but don't seem to have that feature.
However I did just switch to vertical tabs, having never used it before, and I really like it!
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Comment on Donald Trump White House directs US National Institutes of Health to study ‘regret’ after transgender people transition in ~society
teaearlgraycold (edited )Link ParentIt’s requires doing extremely painful physical therapy afterwards on a regular basis to get the tendons to adjust. So for the short term afterwards you’ll have more pain than before. And it isn’t...It’s requires doing extremely painful physical therapy afterwards on a regular basis to get the tendons to adjust. So for the short term afterwards you’ll have more pain than before. And it isn’t a permanent solution for all patients.
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Comment on Jet Lag: Schengen Showdown | Trailer in ~hobbies
teaearlgraycold Link ParentDenmark Challenge I’m just hoping Badam are smart enough to do the challenge somewhere different than Tam. They say they went through pretty much the entire store, so Badam might have similarly...Denmark Challenge
I’m just hoping Badam are smart enough to do the challenge somewhere different than Tam. They say they went through pretty much the entire store, so Badam might have similarly bad luck if they start there.They might actually know it’s a Lego challenge? If they saw the trackers at a Lego store for an hour it should be pretty obvious.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
teaearlgraycold Link ParentOnce the new version is out with friendly ghasts you can use them to help build floating structures.Once the new version is out with friendly ghasts you can use them to help build floating structures.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
teaearlgraycold Link ParentYou could change your Minecraft IGN. Although people can look up your previous names. It would be best to buy a new account.You could change your Minecraft IGN. Although people can look up your previous names. It would be best to buy a new account.
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Comment on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 3 teaser trailer in ~tv
teaearlgraycold Link ParentFor some reason I made it much longer watching Discovery than Picard.For some reason I made it much longer watching Discovery than Picard.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
teaearlgraycold Link ParentThis is the only option I see: https://modrinth.com/plugin/noikzfly But it’s primitive. You’ll need to warn them to not log out while flying or they’ll fall on login.This is the only option I see: https://modrinth.com/plugin/noikzfly
But it’s primitive. You’ll need to warn them to not log out while flying or they’ll fall on login.
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Comment on Jet Lag: Schengen Showdown | Trailer in ~hobbies
teaearlgraycold Link ParentEpisode 5 Layover podcast Tom mentioned something about how it was interesting that leaving Denmark/Sweden open made a huge difference over the course of the game. My impression was that Badam...Episode 5 Layover podcast
Tom mentioned something about how it was interesting that leaving Denmark/Sweden open made a huge difference over the course of the game. My impression was that Badam would seize victory off of that.
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Comment on Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 in ~games
teaearlgraycold Link120 Hz with VRR and a 1080p screen makes this a really nice upgrade.120 Hz with VRR and a 1080p screen makes this a really nice upgrade.
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Tildes Minecraft Survival
Server host: tildes.nore.gg (Running Java 1.21.4) Bluemap: https://tildes.nore.gg Playtime Tracker: https://tildes.nore.gg/playtimes.html Tildes website extension (shows online status & location):...
Server host:
tildes.nore.gg(Running Java 1.21.4)
Bluemap: https://tildes.nore.gg
Playtime Tracker: https://tildes.nore.gg/playtimes.html
Tildes website extension (shows online status & location): Firefox (Desktop and Android) - Chrome
Verification site: https://verify.tildes.nore.gg
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TildesMCPlugins and Data Packs
Data Packs:- Terralith - Overworld terrain upgrade
- Nullscape - End terrain upgrade
- Armor Statues [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Bat Membranes [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Cauldron Concrete [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Husks Drop Sand [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Mini Blocks [Vanilla Tweaks]
- More Mob Heads [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Player Head Drops [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Silence Mobs [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Wandering Trades [Vanilla Tweaks]
Plugins:
- Bluemap - Adds a live 3D web map
- Clickable Links - Makes http URLs in chat clickable (only for registered players)
- CoreProtect - Records all block/container/mob changes (Anyone can look up changes with
/co inspect) - EasyArmorStands - GUI for editing armor stands
- Hexnicks - Enables Tildes usernames to be displayed
- LuckPerms - Locks down unregistered users
- Nerfstick - Allows survival use of the
minecraft:debug_stickitem (requires admin to spawn in) - Rapid Leaf Decay - Increases the speed of leaf decay by 10x
- WorldEdit - Used for occasional admin stuff
- WorldGuard - Prevents unregistered users from changing anything in the world
The server operates on a soft whitelist. Anyone can log in and walk around, but you need a Tildes account to gain build access.
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Comment on Liberal projected to win Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Donald Trump in ~society
teaearlgraycold Link ParentIf you don’t own a car it can be a hurdle because there’s no public transit in much of the country. Currently we get our photo ID cards from the DMV, which takes a couple of hours and a small fee....If you don’t own a car it can be a hurdle because there’s no public transit in much of the country. Currently we get our photo ID cards from the DMV, which takes a couple of hours and a small fee. It’s not that it’s impossible. It’s just that a measurable share of mostly poorer people won’t get around to it. So you can use a voter ID law to gain a few points in future elections.
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Comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin launches largest military draft in years despite ceasefire talks in ~society
teaearlgraycold Link ParentPerhaps even Putin can catch a case of defenestrationitis if he loses a war.Perhaps even Putin can catch a case of defenestrationitis if he loses a war.
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Comment on Liberal projected to win Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Donald Trump in ~society
teaearlgraycold Link ParentOof. So sorry to see that money wasted /sOof. So sorry to see that money wasted /s
As someone that's been able to see the good side of the American economy - the remnants of the once common American Dream - the culture here can work really well. The issue is that since the 1970s the wealthy have been stealing productivity gains from the workers. Look at the old productivity vs. income graph.
Like you said - job hopping, problem solving, generosity, etc. I see a stark difference among 1st and even 2nd generation immigrants and myself. They are less likely to tip, or tip less if they do. Among a group of highly paid software engineers that is flush with immigrants I can often be the lone person that views tipping as a virtuous means of income redistribution. They also embody the struggles of their parents in their need to see immense success with finances and status. The first of my ancestors came to America over 400 years ago. Growing up seeing the country through the eyes of generations that saw relative stability gives me a different mindset (which I acknowledge is not a privilege everyone living here gets to have).
I'm not well traveled. But I expect the career culture we have - at least in our major cities - is special. And the access to tremendous wealth is still there if you've got a little luck. If you have a bachelors degree you could end up making $300k per year writing code a few years after graduation. Even with the job market as it is 2/3 of my recent CS grad friends are working for major tech companies. The one that isn't wouldn't leave his red state to find work. Thanks to networking I've been able to consistently find work that pays outstanding, is interesting, is in the city I live in, and is available when I want it.
I'm not trying to say this is how America is experienced by anything close to the average American. But I wish it was, and I don't see why other countries would beat us to it. The needle's been going in the wrong direction. But it could always turn around.