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Comment on Is Tildes failing to thrive? in ~tildes
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Comment on For those involved / interested in Web3, what do you make of the near and long term future for it? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI don’t understand why you think tildes and web3 have the same founding principles. In every way I can think of, tildes is strictly the opposite of what you say. It is entirely controlled by 1...I don’t understand why you think tildes and web3 have the same founding principles. In every way I can think of, tildes is strictly the opposite of what you say. It is entirely controlled by 1 person. People do not have self-sovereignty. We get complaints here every so often that tilderinos don’t “own” their topics, insofar as the title and tags can be edited by other people. The handful of times deimos does ban someone, it’s usually a very quiet affair with very little transparency. All of these traits are explicit ideals of tildes. I don’t see how any of this is identical to web3.
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Comment on Where are you on the spectrum of vacation planning? Detailed to the hour or floating like a leaf in the wind? in ~talk
Weldawadyathink LinkI get decision paralysis pretty hard if I have too many options. Therefore my vacation planning comes out to planning a few large scale things, and filling the rest of my time unplanned. As an...I get decision paralysis pretty hard if I have too many options. Therefore my vacation planning comes out to planning a few large scale things, and filling the rest of my time unplanned. As an example, I travelled throughout Europe last summer. We spent 3.5 days in Paris. Why 3.5? Because I wanted to buy train tickets super early, and those dates seemed fine. Then I started to scaffold those days with stuff to do. We only had a handful of “must see” things (like your feelings on Alcatraz). I think it was a guided bus tour, the Eiffel Tower, and a walking tour guided by a local (called Paris Greeters, and highly recommended). We roughly planned one for each day, although the bus tour was pretty flexible to fill other spare time. Those appointments gave me the structure I needed to limit my options. From there, I can go into random museums or other attractions that seem appealing without being hit with decision paralysis. Also, since some events are planned ahead of time, I am never stuck unfulfilled, like your Iowa trip.
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Comment on Help me ditch Chrome's password manager! in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI was never as upset about version 8 as some vocal people on Reddit were, but in my opinion, all the initial stumbling blocks are completely gone now. Version 8 is now far better than version 7...I was never as upset about version 8 as some vocal people on Reddit were, but in my opinion, all the initial stumbling blocks are completely gone now. Version 8 is now far better than version 7 ever was. Yes, it’s different, but once you get used to the new interface, it’s just as good or better. I only remember 2 feature regressions in the original v8 mobile app (apple watch support and reordering items), and those have been fixed for a long time now.
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Comment on For those involved / interested in Web3, what do you make of the near and long term future for it? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThis is technically true, but only in the most general sense. A really good programmer can do insane things in assembly. Famously roller coaster tycoon was entirely written in x86 assembly. But...Maybe I'm wrong, but everything you can do in C++, you could do in Assembly, right? Same with cars and horses.
This is technically true, but only in the most general sense. A really good programmer can do insane things in assembly. Famously roller coaster tycoon was entirely written in x86 assembly. But c++ as an abstraction above assembly enabled complex projects that would not be feasible without a ton of work. The speed and ease of development enables programs to be created that wouldn’t otherwise be created.
For one analogy, spreadsheet programs didn’t allow businesses to do anything they couldn’t before. Businesses would hand write spreadsheets and have calculators (a human paid to do calculations) fill out the calculated columns. Because of the cost and time to generate these spreadsheets, they were used pretty sparingly. Excel functionally couldn’t do anything that a human generated spreadsheet could do; it was just faster and easier. But that simple fact of being faster and easier enabled its use in many ways that it could not be used before.
For your horse/car example, again the speed and ease of use changes the paradigm. Yes, you would always travel long distances. But being able to reliably and quickly travel long distances changes the game. This invention created many things, but one of the big ones was suburbs. An entire class of city that travels to and from another nearby city every day. That is simply not possible on a horse. Suburbs now house a large segment of the population in a way that would not be possible with horses.
Technological innovations rarely make things possible that weren’t possible before. They make one aspect of something much better than before. In doing so, they allow using that thing in a way that is revolutionary.
On the subject of web3, I have yet to see the single aspect it improves on, with the exception of trust. However with trust, the vast majority of people can trust their government/banks/etc. Therefore, web3 is seemingly only useful as a research project and as a way to avoid the government or banks. It doesn’t enable anything we couldn’t do before.
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Comment on Folding bike recommendations in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentSweet, yeah I would love to meet up! I don’t go until September, but I’ll send you a message once I get settled there. Do you use public transit? My only time in France was like 4 days in Paris,...Sweet, yeah I would love to meet up! I don’t go until September, but I’ll send you a message once I get settled there.
Do you use public transit? My only time in France was like 4 days in Paris, and the metro was so comprehensive that I basically never felt the need for a car/bike/anything else. Is the transit in Bordeaux similar? Would a folding bike even be needed if I am primarily using public transit?
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Comment on Folding bike recommendations in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentOh I hadn’t thought about that. Thanks for the info, I’ll do some more research.Oh I hadn’t thought about that. Thanks for the info, I’ll do some more research.
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Comment on Folding bike recommendations in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI had considered second hand, but I didn’t really know where to start. Thanks for linking that website. Looking at some of the prices, I think that is probably going to be the route I will take. I...I had considered second hand, but I didn’t really know where to start. Thanks for linking that website. Looking at some of the prices, I think that is probably going to be the route I will take. I can get cheap ones for less than 100€, and pretty nice ones for less than 250€.
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Comment on Folding bike recommendations in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentWell, a folding bike for a few reasons. First, because they seem cool and I have always been interested in them. Not the greatest reason, I know. Second, I haven’t been to Bordeaux yet, but my...Well, a folding bike for a few reasons. First, because they seem cool and I have always been interested in them. Not the greatest reason, I know.
Second, I haven’t been to Bordeaux yet, but my general plan was to use public transit primarily, and, like you said, use the bike for last mile transport. Also possibly for transporting groceries from the store.
Last, I am hoping to try and immigrate to France or another EU country, but if I have to come back to the US, and if I decide to keep the bike, it would be much easier to fly a folding bike back to the US. That being said, that bike you linked looks pretty nice, so if I find a good deal, I will definitely consider it.
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Folding bike recommendations
Hi Tilderinos! I am doing a study abroad program in Bordeaux, France. I am considering buying myself a folding bike for my time there. I just started doing some online research, and Brompton,...
Hi Tilderinos! I am doing a study abroad program in Bordeaux, France. I am considering buying myself a folding bike for my time there. I just started doing some online research, and Brompton, Tern, and Dahon have popped up so far. The Brompton bikes are a bit more than I really want to spend, but I could spend that much if it was worth it. Do you have any recommendations on brands, models, or things to look for? Thanks!
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Comment on San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentNow that you mention it, I haven’t either, and I have flown out of OAK quite a bit. Tickets, buildings, announcements, booking websites, everything is “Oakland International Airport”. Actually...Now that you mention it, I haven’t either, and I have flown out of OAK quite a bit. Tickets, buildings, announcements, booking websites, everything is “Oakland International Airport”. Actually they focus quite a bit on their IATA code, so most things are just “OAK”. This probably won’t change almost anything.
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Comment on What is it like to have both ADHD and autism? in ~health.mental
Weldawadyathink Link ParentInteresting idea about ADHD and ASD being the same. It’s a bit ironic that, not too long ago, the psychiatry profession thought you couldn’t have both together. It seems a little like how ADD and...Interesting idea about ADHD and ASD being the same. It’s a bit ironic that, not too long ago, the psychiatry profession thought you couldn’t have both together. It seems a little like how ADD and ADHD were combined together. I think that was ultimately a good thing, even though the acronym annoys me a bit.
I can add my experience to your argument. I have combined type ADHD. I haven’t been tested for ASD, but I have read through the DSM 5 entry on ASD, and I can confidently say that I don’t have it at least according to the DSM. However, I do have a small sampling of ASD traits. I am pretty sensitive to noise, and I love my noise cancelling headphones. At this point, I consider AirPods Pro to be a tool that I need to function, and I don’t think I’ll ever be without them again. I don’t have a special interest, but I do rotate through topics that I get extremely interested in for months or years. I call them “long term hyperfocuses” but it’s possible that they are closer to short term ASD special interests. I don’t usually have texture issues, but I do sometimes with food and clothing tags.
My sister is diagnosed with ADHD, and I can see some ASD traits in her too. My mother is not officially diagnosed, but almost certainly has ADHD. I can’t really say I’ve seen any ASD traits from her, but she is pretty well adjusted to her neurodivergence, so maybe I haven’t noticed.
That is all to say I think you might be on to something with your theory.
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Comment on What is it like to have both ADHD and autism? in ~health.mental
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI just wanted to say this type of interaction is exactly what I love about Tildes. Things don’t always go perfectly, but it can still turn out well. If it hasn’t come up already, I recommend...I just wanted to say this type of interaction is exactly what I love about Tildes. Things don’t always go perfectly, but it can still turn out well.
If it hasn’t come up already, I recommend asking your therapist about rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). It’s not an official symptom or diagnosis in the DSM, but it is incredibly common with ADHD, and I think it is common with ASD as well. I don’t think I can explain it well, but, in short, it’s how our emotions can sometimes be way out of proportion to whatever happened.
You are awesome, and you are worth it.
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Comment on Kroger’s panopticon: Making criminals of grocery shoppers in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentAs an introvert, please keep self checkout. It should be optional, and there is a large portion of the population that shouldn’t use it (if you need the attendant to help you with every item, just...As an introvert, please keep self checkout. It should be optional, and there is a large portion of the population that shouldn’t use it (if you need the attendant to help you with every item, just use a normal lane), but I want the option. There are stores that I avoid because they don’t have self checkout.
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Comment on Kroger’s panopticon: Making criminals of grocery shoppers in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI used to work as a security guard. They have basically 0 legal authority to do anything. Security guards are, in the eyes of the law, not any different than a normal person. They can detain...I used to work as a security guard. They have basically 0 legal authority to do anything. Security guards are, in the eyes of the law, not any different than a normal person. They can detain someone with a citizen’s arrest, but they have the same requirements as any normal citizen’s arrest. If I remember correctly, you must witness a person committing a felony. So when most shopkeeping is petty theft, they can’t even legally detain someone. Our goal is to “Observe and Report”. I worked at a location that secured department of defense secrets. If you walked in the door PayDay style with a drill and started drilling the safe, I wouldn’t (and legally couldn’t) do anything to stop you. I sure as hell would call the police (and possibly the FBI), but I wouldn’t even stand in your way.
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Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThat isn’t quite true, but it’s close. Apple lets you deploy a custom app to your phone with a standard free developer account from Xcode. But you have to deploy it again every 7 days. There are...That isn’t quite true, but it’s close. Apple lets you deploy a custom app to your phone with a standard free developer account from Xcode. But you have to deploy it again every 7 days. There are apps like altstore that automate this process, but it’s definitely more hassle than on android.
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Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentSince you have an entire shortcut for looking up movies, I would recommend checking out the app Callsheet. I used to use IMDb for looking up movie actors and finding what other movies they are in....Since you have an entire shortcut for looking up movies, I would recommend checking out the app Callsheet. I used to use IMDb for looking up movie actors and finding what other movies they are in. Callsheet is exactly that, but not a terrible experience unlike IMDb app and website.
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Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThis is pretty close to how I use permissions too. For notifications specifically, apps on iOS seem much better behaved than apps on android, although my android experience is a few years old now....This is pretty close to how I use permissions too. For notifications specifically, apps on iOS seem much better behaved than apps on android, although my android experience is a few years old now. I almost always give apps the benefit of the doubt. If they want notification permissions, I will give it to them. If they abuse it by sending me shit I don’t want, they get once chance for me to go into the app and see if I can turn off just the annoying notifications. If not, they loose notification permissions entirely. (FYI you can long press a notification and revoke the permission directly from the notification area.)
So far this has worked pretty well. The one exception is Venmo, because I really do what payment and request notifications. Every few months they send me a notification for the Venmo credit card, which I don’t want, and will never want. Also their bitcoin. Venmo, if you are listening, I want a barebones app that lets me send and request money. If you do anything besides that, you should remove it because it’s shit. I have tried to switch to Apple Cash transfers wherever possible.
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Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink LinkSince you have a Mac and iPad, you might already do this, but just in case: Go all in on Apple’s way of doing things. Apple contacts, Apple mail app, safari, etc. Switch everything you can to an...Since you have a Mac and iPad, you might already do this, but just in case:
Go all in on Apple’s way of doing things. Apple contacts, Apple mail app, safari, etc. Switch everything you can to an Apple version of the service. Most of the time, apples services are really good, especially when you have multiple Apple devices. Use these services for a while, and after you find out what you don’t like about them (they are not perfect) you may consider switching back to your previous services.
Also, consider the Apple Watch. I won’t try and hard sell you on it, but here is my experience. When I first switched from android to iOS, I felt like on the phone, they were roughly equal. Each had advantages and disadvantages. iOS has some crazy stupid decisions that have somehow stuck around (like not having empty spots on the Home Screen). So the switch for me was a sidegrade. The reason I switched is because the Apple Watch was light years ahead of anything the android world had to offer. I now run almost every day with wireless earbuds and a watch listening to audiobooks. Being able to do that is amazing.
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Comment on Introducing AltStore PAL in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThat might be an Apple limitation. I’m really not sure. If I understand their DMA compliance plan, apps had to explicitly opt into being distributed through third party stores. If they did, there...That might be an Apple limitation. I’m really not sure. If I understand their DMA compliance plan, apps had to explicitly opt into being distributed through third party stores. If they did, there is no way to ever change it back, and that applies globally. However this was before the complaint session with the EU, and I think their DMA compliance structure has changed since then.
In a sense, we aren’t really invite only, at least compared to things like invite only torrent trackers. You can post on the tildes subreddit asking for an invite, and you will probably get one (I think /u/cfabbro manages those). You can also send an email to Deimos requesting an invite and be basically guaranteed to get one. In practice, requiring the user to engage in that small bit of effort has been pretty effective at managing growth and selecting the users we want.