JackbyDev

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[–] JackbyDev 1 points 8 hours ago

Clown Domme, Croc gimp

[–] JackbyDev 1 points 8 hours ago

In the US we call bathroom sinks sinks as well. I've heard basin before, I wouldn't be confused by it, but it's not really the standard.

Prior to reading this I may have assumed "basin" referred to sinks that are standalone on pedestals as opposed to ones built into counter tops.

[–] JackbyDev 1 points 8 hours ago

This is why I don't trust Brave Browser. They did this in the past. Well, I don't know if they replaced referrals but they added them when they weren't there.

[–] JackbyDev 1 points 8 hours ago

how are they making enough money to pay all these YouTubers to promote them? Something wasn't adding up

  1. Know average amount of revenue a customer gives you over some period of time
  2. Figure out what percentage of that you're willing to lose
  3. Get a loan
  4. Use that loan to pay to advertise to get customers you wouldn't have anyways
  5. After the period of time (mentioned in step one) passes you'll have a profit if everything went correctly

It's not really a mystery.

[–] JackbyDev 5 points 8 hours ago

You baby your cookware and debate the differences of each type.

I don't even know what type of cookware I have.

We are not the same.

[–] JackbyDev 2 points 1 day ago
[–] JackbyDev 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

All are equal under our new machine overlords

That's not egalitarian because there are overlords. If it's a singular, non sentient machine then it could still be enslaving us and not count as a ruler so it works for egalitarian.

[–] JackbyDev 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Unless I have some sort of guarantee about what sort of twist the paw is doing, I'm not going to take it. Example: If the paw twists big, greedy wishes more than small, selfless wishes then I might be willing to do a small, selfless wish. If the paw is just an asshole who twists everything as much as possible, I'll pass.

[–] JackbyDev 2 points 1 day ago

Maybe that's where it all went wrong!

[–] JackbyDev 2 points 2 days ago

That's why I said eugenics adjacent.

[–] JackbyDev 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I think you may have misunderstood me. I'm not saying Idiocracy is a movie about eugenics. I'm saying that believing the world is getting dumber because dumb people have more babies and smart people don't is eugenics adjacent.

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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by JackbyDev to c/meta
 

I'm not sure if this is a weird bug with the search or there's something weird in the database. It's also odd that they show different subscriber counts. Both link to [email protected].

Edit: This is related to a known problem as Ategon mentioned. Disregard! :)

 

Update: Turns out I was too concerned. The manual actually says to use the top rack.

Screenshot of my manual saying to use the top rack of the dishwasher.

 

UPDATE: Stopping and reopening the app fixes this. It needs to actually stop though, you can't just switch apps and reopen. Either wait for it to close on its own or force stop. I did not try the main menu method as suggested, though. It may be easier.

 

Cross posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/20469568

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Tortie checkpoint! (programming.dev)
 
 

For context, "no hello website" is a term I'm using to describe websites like https://nohello.com. The gist is that it's trying to get people to no only say "hello" but also ask whatever it is they're trying to ask you about. (In my opinion, this can even extend to generic conversations, like "hey, how are you?" versus just "hey!")

The problem is, many of these websites seem pretty rude. At the end of the day, I don't think it's possible to make one not seem at least a little rude because telling someone not to say hello just sounds rude lol. That said, even my favorite one (https://nohello.club/) has phrases like

  1. Unnecessary pleasantries
  2. useless phrase like "Hello"

But I like it because it doesn't say things like this that the original http://nohello.com says

please be prepared to be ignored if you only say "Hello!".

Some context, I'm not necessarily looking to include this on any corporate messaging app bio (unless it was 100% polite, which as I said I don't find possible). But the closer to something that polite, the more useful I think it is.

 

There is a promotion for new hams to get the Explorer QRZ-1 for $22 (along with some software and a cable, but I already have a cable and CHIRP is free). It is normally $60. Is this a good deal? Is this radio worthwhile?

I currently have a Baofeng UV-5R (Baofeng #1 radio! Wooo!) and a TIDRADIO TD-H3. I haven't really made contacts with either and don't know how well they perform. Is this QRZ-1 substantially better?

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Antenna mounted in attic? (self.amateur_radio)
 

How poorly would an attic mounted antenna perform? Obviously worse than something outside, I'm guessing, but how much worse?

My office has one of those "side attics." It has a half sized door. Mounting a long antenna in there is very tempting because of how much easier it would be than doing anything outside. It's on the second floor as well.

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wormule (programming.dev)
 
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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by JackbyDev to c/linux
 

I hear that a lot but, how bad is it really? Does it affect you (if you use Debian)? Aren't there ways to install newer versions of most things that actually matter?

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Helene and ham (self.amateur_radio)
 

I recently got a UV-5R at the suggestion of another Lemming as a cheap intro to the hobby. It's been cool! I was able to hear people talking over GMRS frequencies as well as over a local repeater. One person spoke about their experience in the 90s when they first heard about an incoming tornado over ham. Helene ended up dodging my area, thank goodness, but it was comforting to know that even if power, Internet, and cell service all went out I would be able to hear these people and call for help if needed.

(I am still unlicensed so I did not chat in response with them that evening.)

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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by JackbyDev to c/[email protected]
 

Two different webs very close together. I like to imagine they'd chat about their days of they could!

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