Wolf314159

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[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 14 points 1 week ago

This isn't an unpopular opinion, just ignorance. You're used to other systems. Different systems are different, even among the various Linux distributions. Having used mostly Linux and Windows, I too briefly had some culture shock using OSX. Complaining here is like rocking in a rocking chair, it may feel good but it's not going to get you anywhere.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 7 points 1 week ago

Like quibbling over the difference between rape and sexual assault.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Let this be a lesson to you then. Checking the logs should be your first troubleshooting step, not installing a variety of distros until one "just works". Good luck.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 42 points 1 week ago (7 children)

Chopsticks. Use them. It takes a little practice, but they are perfect for snacking, especially popcorn. Cheetos are easiest of the chips, but others are possible. No more residue on your finger tips, or the backs of your hands from reaching into the bag. I also switched to chopsticks for things like salads (fruit or vege variety), noodles, and getting olives and such out of jars. Even a good stew or chili can be eaten with chopsticks and a spoon. Now I just need to get better at using chopsticks with my nondominant hand.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Hating on people for showing enthusiasm for their hobbies has real middle school bully vibes.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 2 points 1 week ago

Why is that obvious design flaw relevant?

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 4 points 1 week ago

Shit, my bus stop was at least a half mile away without so much as a sidewalk anywhere, just a dirt road and a canal. You didn't even get a bus stop if you were less than 2 miles from school. We regularly rode our bikes like 12 miles away from home to the movie theater, I think we were pre-teens. Technically I could have ridden my bike to grade 6 (it was on the way to the movie theater), but who wants to show up to 6th grade everyday drenched in sweat or rain (it would always have been one or the other).

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 15 points 1 week ago

You're a biological garbage disposal and your shit goes down the same sanitary sewer line. It's just food scraps like peels, stems, and trimmings. Hardly qualifies as 'insane'.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'll phrase it like a shower thought:

"Avoiding politics is about as useless as avoiding economics, math, science, or the arts; they permeate everything we do. We even use them to define what it means to be human. We might as well avoid breathing."

I think avoiding partisanship and incivility might be more productive, but it has the problem of being more vague and requiring judgement, thus requiring more effort to enforce fairly and consistently. I don't think there is an answer that will satisfy everyone. Avoiding politics may be a good rule for this community, even if it's pointless.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

My work boot socks are Kirkland brand Merino and I've bought some Smartwool socks. This is not a recommendation of those brands, just the easiest one's to find with a reliable amount of wool when I bought them. They're both ok, but really any sock with a sufficient amount of wool in the blend and a good fit will work. The one's with more wool and less stretch will obviously not stretch as much, but they will eventually confirm to your foot shape surprisingly well. The one's with less wool in the blend also seem to not last as long. If you're wearing them in a boot and expect some actually dirt getting in there, a thicker sock will hold up better and protect your feet better long term. At least that is my impression.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Opposite. I wear wool socks. Sometimes my socks are sopping wet, but my feet feel dry.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Brussel sprouts used to be truly awful, made me literally wretch. Now I eagerly make and order them as a bar snack.

To be fair there are two reasons beyond my changing tastes for this. First, my mom liked to steam brussel sprouts whole and serve them with margarine, salt, and pepper, now I generally cold sear them or roast them in the oven with much better seasoning. Maybe even some bacon pieces and blue cheese mixed in. Second, brussel sprouts did actually change over time to get less bitter and awful since I was a kid.

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