Coming on Lemmy and complaining in ShowerThoughts that there are too many Lemmy users complaining because there are too many Linux users is like going in to a brothel and complaining that there are too many hookers
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If every prostitute approached you and had to tell you how much better she is at something than your current SO/wife, you should ditch your SO in favor of prostitutes, even though you’re not there for service.
Then it would be like Lemmy.
even though you’re not there for service
I mean, it's pretty weird for a person to hang out in a brothel and not expect a couple of sales pitches for their services. They kinda only do the one thing, why go there if you aren't down for it?
Why come to lemmy if you’re not down for linux?
I dunno, maybe the brothel gas a restaurant with a good prime rib special.
Because the bar you'd normally go to removed all the comfortable chairs and started selling ad space directly in front of your face.
Ok, so I get you are still trying to make the analogy work, but this is like getting mad that your coffee shop sucks, deciding to go to the local car dealership for the free coffee instead, and then complaining that they keep trying to sell you cars.
This analogy is breaking down rapidly, that was my point. lol.
...except this isn't explicitly a Linux website. Sure, it's probably run by people who use it extensively and populated mostly by people who use it at least regularly... but it's in no way a Linux dealership. I came here specifically because it wasn't trying to sell me something.
If you're trying to say that's not the case, and that the fediverse only exists as a mechanism to sell people on linux... it might be time to give up on it, I suppose.
Nah, I'm not trying to give any commentary on Lemmy or Linux in this thread. I'm just talking about how poorly the analogy is lining up for the intended purpose. Honestly, Lemmy shouldn't be pushing any one thing in general, imo.
I do get confused about the people that show up in Linux specific communities and get mad about "all the Linux fanatics", and maybe the original analogy would work for that.
I guess repeating continuing to make analogies in what appears to be a serious tone seems like an odd way to make the argument that the original analogy is broken. You're not pointing out any flaws, using the current analogy to show how it doesn't work... just changing the setting while keeping the overall analogy completely the same.
It's like going to a brothel and continuing to have sex with prostitutes then saying the brothel is broken... sorry, I had to.
More like a bar with too many drunk people. It is understandable that they are there and its also expected that there are sober people there but it gets annoying when the drunk people keep spilling alcohol on you. Tho i dont its it that bad.
Yeah, I agree Linux is actually just a really solid OS
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Can I complain there are not enough Linux users?
Yes that was always allowed
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It's contagious. I caught the Linux over the weekend. It's the Kubuntu strain of the disease, so I think it's a mild case. But there's always a risk it can spread to full-blown Arch.
Careful it can also progress into Stage 4 BSD.
Don't forget to enable the wobbly Windows. It prevent distro hoping.
I'd never used Linux before getting a Steam Deck. It's now my preferred PC. But it's also super-duper polished and painless.
I have always liked Windows, but I'm always two versions behind and have never actually experienced any other OS. I'm open to Linux, but it also scares the shit out of me because I'll essentially go back to knowing fuck all about the OS on my PC.
And I've also heard gaming can be complicated on Linux, whether or not that's true.
Most games are ok, big online games are usually not (anything that has kernel level anti cheat, straight up bans Linux, or uses a third party launcher that doesn't have much support on Linux). Usually can be overcome, but can result in a ban. For those games, you can either dual boot or virtualize Windows (which also can get u banned).
Tons of games have Proton support (check ProtonDB). If you select a stable distro and don't install custom stuff, you should be good without knowing much besides hitting Update all button from time to time and pasting any error message you get into your preferred search engine. Hell you can install SteamOS and be eternally happy.
I hope you aren't running EOL software. You aren't running EOL software right?
I'm on Windows 10 currently, so not quite two versions behind, but I held onto XP and 7 for ages.
Just keep in mind you have until Oct of next year to migrate. Either go for Windows 11, Linux or Mac OS.
You can't safely stay. Don't sacrifice your own security because of some personal vendetta against Microsoft. Windows 11 is very similar to Windows 10.
Thanks for the heads up. I don't really have a vendetta against Microsoft, I just hear a lot of moaning over how bad 11 is and have been hesitant to upgrade thus far. Even if it isn't great, I managed to strip 10 down in a way that it closely resembles 7, so I'm sure I can do something similar.
You know what else resembles windows 7?
A default install of Linux Mint!
No idea what that is, but probably not. Pretty much just stuff from the Discover thing. The biggest thing is Blender, also from the Discover.
Discover is the KDE app center. However, that's not relevant to Windows.
I like Linux. I like Linux users. I don't like people who think Linux is the only viable OS to use, though. That's just obnoxious and exhausting.
So theres BSD, truth.
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I don't care how many people use it, but it seems to pop up (unwarranted) in darned near every sub I'm in. Enjoying something is fine, but it's best to not let any single thing become your identity or define you as a person.
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I disagree because I’d still be having a good time at the brothel.
Don't break the illusion
Frankly, I don't have a problem with anyone who uses linux, I do too. I just get tired of the same stupid circlejerks that paint it as some kind of perfect alternative to existing mainstays. I like it, you like it, Lemmy is a deeply nerdy subsect of diehard FOSS ideologies and the power of the personal computer. But dear god is it kind of insufferable at times when it's preaching to converts, and I imagine even less pleasant for those who just don't have a desire to care.
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Speaking of, I recently switched to Linux, do the thigh high socks just show up or do I have to order them myself?
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Do people REALLY complain about Linux? There are nutters everywhere but I don't think this is really a thing.
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I don't understand why anybody would complain about that. It's like complaining that too many people wear jeans.
Maybe because jeans wearers don't spam up every thread about clothing with "JUST WEAR JEANS!"
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Because any post can be turned into a Linux post here.
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