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[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 2 points 3 hours ago

Ok. Your first one is “tomatoes, tomatos.” The second is my go-to solution of sorts as well: use a paper towel, open the door, and dump the paper towel in the nearest bin. This usually works more often than not.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 2 points 21 hours ago

Maybe - just maybe - we should rethink the quantities of meat we want.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 10 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

But now you have dry urine smeared over your sleeves.

Better than on my hands, but...

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Freedom is always relative. No one has absolute freedom. No matter how much I want to go without sleep, I can't do that. No matter how much I don't like gravity, it limits me (or liberates me, depending on my view). I have the freedom to jump off a highrise, but will that freedom actually do me good? Absolute freedom is not necessarily a good thing as it can harm myself and others.

Therefore free speech doesn't mean I can say whatever I want. It means that I have the right to express my opinions publicly. But there must be restrictions to balance the right to free speech with the need to protect individuals and society from harm (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech).

Edit: formatting

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War rule (macrofurs.social)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
 

A handwritten sign that reads:

Monday, 25th November 2024

War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

-Bertrand Russell

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago

Wow. This design is stuck in the 90s.

I love it!

Might visit the island.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago

You are someone in need. You're not sponging resources. These resources are there to be used by someone who needs the help. You do.

You're also not your mother.

You are around 20 years old? Means you likely have many more ahead of you. I had a couple of massive twists and turns in my life. Some within, some outside my control. I know enough people who will say the same. You simply don't know what will happen tomorrow. Anyone who claims to even know what exactly the weather will be like in two weeks is just not telling the truth, let alone what a human life will be like tomorrow or in a few years.

Keep going! You only have one life. You don't know what's coming.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 22 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Sure, life can be incredibly tough, and it's understandable to feel overwhelmed at times. However, unlike a painting, life isn't a static object. It has ups and downs, and even when things seem completely ruined, there's always potential for change, growth and even thriving. I actually have a little experience with that.

Staying with your analogy: if you spill ink on a painting, you might see it as ruined at first. But some artists use those accidents to create something new and beautiful. Like so, life can take unexpected turns, and what seems like a disaster now might lead to new opportunities. I am the person I am partly due to troubles and disasters in my life. Could I do without those? Sure. Should I? Not sure.

That all said, if you're feeling like ending it all I can only encourage you to reach out for support. Talking to friends, family, or a mental health professional in your area can make a big difference.

Your life is valuable. You are important and valuable.

You're not alone. Definitely not with life. There are people who care about you and want to help.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 46 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (13 children)

There's no one answer fits all.

On life? Never. On your goals? Depends. On self-destructive behaviour? Now. On those you love? Never. On business ventures that don't take off? You tell me.

Point is: life is rarely black & white. Treat it with the color and nuance that makes it what it is.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I understand your take and respect it. However, this is the feature I was hoping Voyager would “fix.” Unfortunately, this means it’s time for me to move to a different client, which is sad because Voyager is a great client.

To explain: Since every other client and interface (as far as I know) uses the display name, it becomes confusing when I post under a different name every time I use Voyager. Like it or not, Lemmy has the display name feature, and it is used. You don’t like it for solid reasons, and that’s more than okay. This just makes Voyager not a full client for Lemmy, but an opinionated interface. Instead of implementing your opinion on what Lemmy should or should not do, why not move that discussion to Lemmy itself where these decisions should be made and leave the client to be just that - a client?

It’s your client, of course, so you can do what you want, and I respect that. I don’t want to use such a client, though. So why not make the display name optional as it is everywhere else?

Other clients have their own opinions, of course, but that's another discussion.

Additionally, I agree that impersonation can be an issue. Still, just because Voyager doesn’t use the display name doesn’t make the rest of Lemmy much safer. Eventually, we might need proper verification on Lemmy and then give color-coded badges or something of the sort.

Other considerations: One, as you said, display names make for better user customization.

Two, hypothetically, instead of ignoring the display name and replacing it with flair, why not have both? Display names can provide personal identifiers, while flairs can add context-specific information like roles or achievements within a community. But as I said earlier, such points are better discussed on Lemmy itself, not Voyager.

Finally: you made an awesome client! I used it for long. Not for posting due to this matter, but it offers a superior browsing experience. Well done!

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 7 points 3 weeks ago

What are you talking about?

Science isn't about WHY! It's about WHY NOT! In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out because you're fired.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 24 points 3 weeks ago

Here is the official website: https://loops.video/

There is the download, privacy policy, etc.

[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago

I completely agree with you, ever since my dentist strongly encouraged me to floss, I feel disgusting when I don't do it and can only shake my head at my previous ignorance, thinking that mouthwash is good enough (that's rubbish!).

The only thing I don't agree with is the use of the plastic helpers. I don't think I need to contribute to plastic pollution for a tiny bit of comfort. I got used to the regular floss within two or three days.

If anyone is interested: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-floss-your-teeth

 

There are those that help us relax, chill, and unwind.

And then there are the others. Which one stresses you out like no other?

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml
 

I’m looking for a launch menu that has similar functionality as the Windows 10 Start Menu. While I don’t think Windows is the pinnacle of OS development, I did find the "Start" menu quite useful in organizing my apps by task group and importance. Specifically, I’m interested in the following features:

  • The ability to resize the menu.
  • The option to create my own application layout in named groups.
  • The capability to create folders with applications.
  • Optionally, the ability to resize various application tiles.

The Cinnamenu applet for Cinnamon comes somewhat close, but it isn't quite it. Does anyone know of an app, a DE or anything else on Linux that offers these features?

 

Twitter Nick Jack Pappas@Pappiness Why do people care if 9 out of 10 dentists recommend a toothpaste brand? Dentists make more money when you have bad teeth. I want a toothpaste recommended by 9 out of 10 health insurance companies.

 

What do you think?

You can read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_time

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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
 

PeerTube is fantastic with its decentralized model that prioritizes user privacy and control. However, it still struggles to gain widespread popularity.

What do you think could be done to enhance PeerTube's appeal and functionality, possibly even becoming a serious alternative to YouTube?

 

I would like the Firefox profile manager to open when I run Firefox from the GNOME 3 menu, be it the DashBar or the native menu. I installed Firefox using Flatpak.

I know that I can run it from the terminal with flatpak run org.mozilla.firefox -p. But how do I modify the .desktop file? I guess it is the one in /var/lib/flatpak/exports/share/applications/org.mozilla.firefox.desktop? I tried replacing the line

[Desktop Entry]
Exec=/usr/bin/flatpak run --branch=stable --arch=x86_64 --command=firefox --file-forwarding org.mozilla.firefox @@u %u @@

with

[Desktop Entry]
Exec=/usr/bin/flatpak run --branch=stable --arch=x86_64 --command=firefox org.mozilla.firefox --ProfileManager

but I cannot save the document because of "too many symbolic links".

What is the secret?

I really wish Firefox would simply offer this as an option in its settings.

 

World hits 12 straight months of record-high temperatures — but as warming continues, it'll be "remembered as comparatively cold"

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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
 

With worrying global trends like climate change, pollution, increasingly divided or radical governments, economic woes, misinformation and disinformation everywhere, dangerous health crises and so on, what do you think - how much time do we have before "it all comes crashing down"? What will end life or our way of life as we know it first?

Or do you think we'll make it? If so, how?

 

It's in the eye of the beholder, of course. But it would be great to see some solid recommendations.

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