[-] sem 3 points 7 hours ago

The mediverse is a thing now? Like people log onto it? I thought it was just a failed concept.

[-] sem 3 points 8 hours ago

I hope I can. I've been doing this for like 25 years ...

[-] sem 1 points 12 hours ago

10/10 no notes

[-] sem 2 points 12 hours ago

She was controversial?

[-] sem 2 points 12 hours ago

I can relate to this, when I met my lab partner in my first university chemistry class he seemed like a normal likeable bro. Only later did I discover that he was the school's most notorious racist troll on the school's social media.

[-] sem 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

I was taught to type that way, but I was never that good at using my right pinky while typing a letter with my left. Or maybe I just wasn't good at coordinating which shift key to use with which letter. So I started just always using the left shift key which I somehow never had a problem with.

If I have to type capital A, left pinky holds shift and ring finger hits the A. This isn't the "right" way to touch type, but I can still type pretty fast.

[-] sem 1 points 13 hours ago

I used to live like that but once I had a data plan I never went back... It's addictive.

[-] sem 2 points 13 hours ago

I think you might be right that they are mistaking it. I'll edit it to make it more clear.

[-] sem 4 points 18 hours ago

Bad by association. If I already know something and hear about it on yt, fine, whatever. But there are so many bad sponsors out there that it immediately makes me suspect a company if they sponsor videos.

[-] sem 5 points 19 hours ago

It's also a sponsor on many YouTubes which makes me suspicious.

[-] sem 4 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

I would argue that everybody has a line in the sand they don't want to cross.

For most of us, we don't mind ads as long as we can avoid them with adblock. Which honestly just externalizes the problem onto people without it.

It seems to be a reasonable position to not accept a free site with personalized ads, because of the privacy costs.

It's also unfortunate, for the newspaper to go this direction.

[-] sem 8 points 19 hours ago
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submitted 2 days ago by sem to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

I just heard Money for Nothing for the first time in awhile and it sounded really similar; I wonder if it does to you all also

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submitted 6 days ago by sem to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

I brushed my teeth and then dissolved a zinc tablet in my mouth.

Afterwards I wondered, would the F- ion in the toothpaste combine with the Zn2+ ion in the tablet, which is not very soluble in water, and would neutralize both the teeth hardening and cold-fighting properties?

It says on the zinc bottle not to drink citrus juices but I cannot find any reliable information online that explains why.

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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by sem to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

Ok hear me out.

I've never worn normal socks inside out because it's so easy to get them into the correct orientation. But I have a whole bunch of toe socks now, and the easiest way to take them off is by peeling them off, which leaves them inside out at the end.

I've been righting them and washing them, but it adds quite an annoyance as for every n socks it adds n time.

So I am wondering can I just get away with wearing them inside out half the time?

Potential downsides I've already though of:

  • It might look dumb
  • It might wear out the fuzzy side faster than normal.

Let's say those are both a price I'll willing to pay. Is there anything else I haven't thought of? Does anybody have personal experience or cultural knowledge in this regard?

Edit: this is all very good information. Thank you, I'll try it out for a few days.

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The greatest Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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I guess I must post something

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Celsius Ruler (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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Hmm rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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Hmm

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submitted 2 months ago by sem to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

I live in an ideal part of the suburbs. I'm close to my work, school, the swimming pool, the grocery store, etc.,. In many instances, the scooter is more consistently faster than driving and finding parking.

Commute times (door to door):

       : Work   : School : Grocery : Swimming Pool            
Walk   : 40 min : 15 min : 25 min  : 15 min 
Bike   : 15-20  : 5-10   : 15 min  : 5 min 
Scooter: 10-15  : 5 min  : 10 min  : 3 min
Car    : 5-10   : 5-10   : 5-10    : 5 min

My problem is, I really need to make changes in life, like go to the swimming pool more often even in winter; get a better job which will be farther away. I think I'm putting these off because I don't want to drive.

All of these will be easier if I just embrace driving my car more. I can take groceries more easily. I can carry more swim equipment and I won't get so cold coming home from the pool. But I don't like driving because I feel like I'm a greater danger to myself and others, even though I'm a pretty careful driver.

Do any of you face similar challenges; do you just drive when it makes the most sense to drive?

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Windows 2 rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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