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  1. Comment on What did you do to "prepare" for your marriage? in ~life

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    The financial aspect needs to be what works for each person as they each will have a certain level of financial... What would be the best word, education/practice/skills. My partner and I had a...

    The financial aspect needs to be what works for each person as they each will have a certain level of financial... What would be the best word, education/practice/skills.

    My partner and I had a joint bank account from very early into our relationship and while it has its cons and we had our moments, it has worked out amazingly.

    Just because we have a joint account does not mean we squabble over spending. It takes time for anyone to become financially responsible. Being mentally prepared for unintended spending will help mitigate any contention.

    We started using YNAB a few years ago for the purposes of tracking our spending and we have categories that account for personal spending. It works out well.

    Like another commenter mentioned it does not have to be a mutually exclusive choice, mix and match financial solutions that suit your needs. You won't get it right straight away and that's okay.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

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    What I mean is these toothbrushes must have been compromised. Either they were before being sold or after purchase, I'm thinking after purchase they'd only be infected if they were directly...

    What I mean is these toothbrushes must have been compromised. Either they were before being sold or after purchase, I'm thinking after purchase they'd only be infected if they were directly exposed or an infected neighbouring device?

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Hurt my lower back by bending over, any tips for healing and comfort? in ~health

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    Thank you for the response it was quite insightful. Confused anterior with posterior which is what I think I may have.

    Thank you for the response it was quite insightful.

    I'm confused on point 2. Wouldn't tilting back and up be provoking an anterior pelvic tilt?

    Confused anterior with posterior which is what I think I may have.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

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    Just because it's connected to the home network how would it actually be exposed to the internet unless some sort of port forwarding is setup?

    Just because it's connected to the home network how would it actually be exposed to the internet unless some sort of port forwarding is setup?

  5. Comment on Hurt my lower back by bending over, any tips for healing and comfort? in ~health

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    This may be a stupid question from me but what do you mean by walking correctly. How do I know if I'm not walking correctly?

    This may be a stupid question from me but what do you mean by walking correctly. How do I know if I'm not walking correctly?

    3 votes

  6. Comment on Game development book about creating open worlds, geography and nature? in ~games

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    Found some good stuff there, I particularly liked the video behind the design of ghosts of tsushima

    Found some good stuff there, I particularly liked the video behind the design of ghosts of tsushima

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Max Martin has the most No. 1s among music producers in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, surpassing George Martin in ~music

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    And could this be why there is sometimes the impression of an air of familiarity between different songs. Because they have the same producer?

    And could this be why there is sometimes the impression of an air of familiarity between different songs. Because they have the same producer?

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Can you recommend songs or musicians/bands with lyrics in Spanish? in ~music

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    Others have provided great recommendations. I will add jarabe de palo, specifically the la flaca, bonito and depende albums. They were absolute hits and lots of different countries.

    Others have provided great recommendations. I will add jarabe de palo, specifically the la flaca, bonito and depende albums. They were absolute hits and lots of different countries.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Can you recommend songs or musicians/bands with lyrics in Spanish? in ~music

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    +1 for Ana Tijoux, she has meaningful songs. I'm uncertain if perhaps some things might be too specifically Chilean but I don't think so.

    +1 for Ana Tijoux, she has meaningful songs. I'm uncertain if perhaps some things might be too specifically Chilean but I don't think so.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Things software developers should learn about learning in ~comp

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    This course looks great, I've been reviewing the page but can't quite determine. Is it a do it at your own pace? I saw it has a peer review assignment which looks like it could be asynchronous.

    This course looks great, I've been reviewing the page but can't quite determine. Is it a do it at your own pace? I saw it has a peer review assignment which looks like it could be asynchronous.

  11. Game development book about creating open worlds, geography and nature?

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    Sorry if this is not the right place to post this. I'm interested in a book about game development for the creation of world's, topics I'd like to see covered are: L-System Scene generator Fractal...

    Sorry if this is not the right place to post this.

    I'm interested in a book about game development for the creation of world's, topics I'd like to see covered are:

    Is anyone aware of any material that may help me learn about the implementation of said topics. They don't need to be fully automated like a scene generator. Understanding immersion would also be important.

    And perhaps while I'm at it if you have any favourite game development books I'd love to know them.

    13 votes

  12. Comment on What’s something you wish more people understood? in ~talk

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    I agree, perhaps to a point. From your perspective are there scenarios where emotions are non productive or even detrimental? That's not to say the solution is not empathetic. I tend to think of...

    I agree, perhaps to a point. From your perspective are there scenarios where emotions are non productive or even detrimental? That's not to say the solution is not empathetic.

    I tend to think of engineering problems, where it is really important to be objective with fast feedback loops. Emotions, ego, pride will get in the way and be detrimental to the end result.

    Perhaps I'm missing something?

    4 votes

  13. Comment on What’s something you wish more people understood? in ~talk

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    This topic fascinates me (I guess I'd call it sustainable city planning), have any particular resources on the topic?

    This topic fascinates me (I guess I'd call it sustainable city planning), have any particular resources on the topic?

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Huge ancient city found in the Amazon in ~humanities.history

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    If only we knew more about the Olmecs, it's so sad. These findings are fascinating and I'd love to know more.

    If only we knew more about the Olmecs, it's so sad.

    These findings are fascinating and I'd love to know more.

    5 votes

  15. Comment on 4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever in ~comp

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    It doesn't matter how good the journalist's phone is, just don't use a car in Malta.

    It doesn't matter how good the journalist's phone is, just don't use a car in Malta.

  16. Comment on 4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever in ~comp

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    Just out of curiosity. Would you be able to give me an example of an off the grid exploit story. I know of the Iran nuclear sites which I found fascinating

    Just out of curiosity. Would you be able to give me an example of an off the grid exploit story. I know of the Iran nuclear sites which I found fascinating

    1 vote

  17. Comment on 4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever in ~comp

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    There really is no way to have a phone and be safe is there?

    There really is no way to have a phone and be safe is there?

  18. Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (January 2024) in ~tildes

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    Just wanted to add that I am yet another user that uses yet another one of your apps to interact with social media as my primary method. Thanks for all your work mate

    Just wanted to add that I am yet another user that uses yet another one of your apps to interact with social media as my primary method.

    Thanks for all your work mate

    12 votes

  19. Comment on The First Omen | Official trailer in ~movies

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    I was expecting a Viking to make an appearance... I'll show myself out.

    I was expecting a Viking to make an appearance...

    I'll show myself out.

  20. Comment on Do you ever "self filter" before making a post or comment and what is it based on? in ~talk

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    I have a difficult time not filtering. Perhaps to an over extent, this is the 4th iteration of this reply I'm trying to write. I don't think it's a bad thing, but it certainly limits the amount of...

    I have a difficult time not filtering.

    Perhaps to an over extent, this is the 4th iteration of this reply I'm trying to write.

    I don't think it's a bad thing, but it certainly limits the amount of replies or posts I make. About 80% of replies will get aborted during the first sentence.

    And the ones that do make the cut, are re-read many times. Corrected or rewritten, and once posted are periodically checked in case I missed something.

    I've just come to accept it.

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