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Curious Canid

@ Curious_Canid @lemmy.ca

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I am owned by several dogs and cats. I have been playing non-computer roleplaying games for almost five decades. I am interested in all kinds of gadgets, particularly multitools, knives, flashlights, and pens.

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    Owning anything with Don't Tread On Me on it, is a strong indicator of someone who has bent the knee.

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  • I came here for this!

    And "No step on snek!" is still ours.

  • What's the "keeping it real" history that Americans are taught the whitewashed version in school?

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  • To quote a popular bumper sticker: Be nice to America or we'll bring democracy to your country.

  • Which state in the US is the worst to live in? Why?

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  • Mississippi doesn't have enough character to be the worst. It seems to be bad in every way, but it doesn't have the flair for actively destructive stupidity that make Florida and Texas what they are.

  • Which way do your windows open?

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  • All of mine are casement windows. The taller ones hinge open to one side and the shorter ones hinge open from the bottom.

  • [ANSWERED] Should i use KeePass* instead of Proton Pass, for privacy?

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  • It will always be safer to store sensitive information in a system that you control than in a system that someone else controls. KeePass is easy to setup, it's easy to use, and it provides excellent protection.

  • How many of you microwave water for tea?

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  • My microwave can boil a single cup of water faster than my kettle. My kettle can boil four cups of water a lot faster than my microwave. It all depends on the microwave and kettle (and the voltage available).

  • How many of you microwave water for tea?

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  • I live in the US and I heat my tea water in an electric kettle. It probably isn't as fast as yours, but it is still close to microwave speed. And I can heat up enough for several cups of tea and have it keep the rest hot. I usually drink more than one at a sitting.

  • How many of you microwave water for tea?

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  • If you live in a place where there are still old lead pipes in the system, which almost everyone in the US does, you should start pushing your city representatives to get it fixed. It's a major hazard in all sorts of ways.

    I live in one of the very few cities in the US that replaced all of its lead pipes a couple of decades ago.

  • What book(s) are you reading right now and recommend for others?

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  • I'm reading Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series. They fit modern fantasy into a British police procedural framework. What makes them exceptional are the characterizations, plus the wit and snark of the dialog. They are both good stories and a lot of fun to read.

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    What do Americans have to worry about that Canadians dont?

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  • As an American, I would be happy with either Denmark or Canada invading.

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    What happened to old Internet Forums?

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  • Based on your use of the term Left Wing orthodoxy, I infer that you mean the misogynist, racist, homophobic, and transphobic communities. They still exist but have mostly moved to X.

  • Socialism is the actual teaching of Jesus

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  • I also think the evidence that Jesus existed is compelling, but my point is that it doesn't matter when you're talking about the philosophy that is credited to him. Reading the Gospels makes it quite clear that a disturbingly large part of modern Christianity is in opposition to everything he stood for.

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    When did you decide to make Left Wing values your Religion ?

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  • I don't think this really deserves an answer, but I'm going to give you one anyway. If you were actually paying attention to the current Catholic teachings you would be aware that they are extremely progressive on almost every issue except for abortion. That is appropriate, since that is in line with the actual teachings of Jesus, who was a far more radical progressive than anyone currently in US politics.

    So what network are you getting your version of Catholicism from? It certainly isn't the Pope.

  • Socialism is the actual teaching of Jesus

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  • You are absolutely right. It isn't complicated. A fundamental principle from the teachings of Jesus is that everyone should share their "wealth" (i.e. food, housing, medical care, etc.) with those in need. No one should ever be hungry, homeless, or sick without treatment. It follows naturally from the idea of loving everyone, without exception.

    I'm not going to argue the questions about whether Jesus was divine or even existed. I am simply talking about the philosophy that is presented as his by the Gospels. That is the core of Christianity, but it is ignored by a majority of those who call themselves Christians. The fact that it is difficult and calls for personal sacrifices is not an excuse. He never said that it would be easy.

    I accept that Christian principles can be viewed as aspirational goals and not an absolute code of conduct, but that is not what we see in the would-be Christians. They have no interest in working toward those goals.

  • If you could add any new rule to a sport or game you enjoy, what rule and why?

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  • American Football: Every time a player suffers a traumatic brain injury the owner takes a punch to the head from a professional heavyweight boxer.

  • What technology are you excited about?

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  • I edited my previous post to replace some links that had become obsolete. PeakMesh has a great set of options, but they update their links to match their inventory and the one I got has cycled in and out a few times.

  • How to learn to accept people?

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  • The fact that you're asking the question means you've made a lot of progress already. Give yourself real credit for wanting to be a better person. A lot of people don't ever reach that point.

    I'm working on the same things myself and I don't think there are any simple or complete solutions. All you can do is keep in mind where you want to be, look at where you are, and try to get a little closer all the time.

    You can't control how you feel, but you can control what you do about it. Don't act on your anger. Treat everyone as if they are a decent person, even if you don't really think they are. You don't have to enable them or accept the destructive things they do, but show kindness when you can and show sorrow, instead of anger, when you can't.

    Do this for yourself. Even if nothing else changes, it will change you. And over time, it will have a positive effect on other people, even if you often won't know.

  • Do you think Lemmy has a culture separate from Reddit or is it basically the same?

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  • I feel the same way about it. There was a time when reddit, at least large parts of it, was a fairly decent place. That gradually changed, for a lot of different reason, until it became the mess it is now.

    Lemmy feels more like the early reddit, before everyone gave up on real interactions and basic civility. We have our own problems, but the decentralized model tends to work in our favor instead of against us. Any given community, or even site, can still go to hell if the participants want it to and the moderators/admins allow it. The difference is that other communities and sites are not automatically dragged down along with it.

    I think it also helps that a lot of the folks here have seen things go wrong, on reddit and elsewhere, and want to do better. There is a world of difference between skepticism and cynicism. So far, we seem to be mostly coming down on the right side of that. It's amazing how much better things are when you treat others as human beings and don't assume that nothing really matters.

  • A BILL To prohibit the delivery of opioids by means of the dark web, and for other purposes.

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  • This is just an attempt to force people to "Buy American" illegal drugs.