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Jim

@ JimmyDean @lemm.ee

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2 yr. ago

Just a guy on the internet, totally a human and not an alien, if that's what you were wondering.

  • Shrinkflation is out of control

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  • I recommend you check out TheFreePizzaDude on Imgur. There is a limit to how often you can receive donations (like once every other month), but they will help with getting you a pizza or even some regular groceries if you ask.

  • You should learn how to properly write accessible image captions as the fediverse has a large amount of blind and visually impaired users who rely on screen readers

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  • Alt-text descriptions should clearly convey both the content and the meaning of the image, and should aim to use as few words as needed. Describe what's essential to understanding (and enjoying!) the intent of the posted photo — you don't need to add in a sentence for every visual element, but should include as much as you need to create an accurate portrayal of the image. Cut out unnecessary words and combine separate sentences as much as possible. One to two sentences is usually more than enough room to describe what's going on.

    As mentioned before, these photos convey information to the people scrolling your page, even if you are just posting them to brighten up your feed. They have a purpose, and for that reason, alt text should focus more on the image's meaning than its aesthetics. This means you're not focused only on what the object in the photo looks like, but what it is and why it was posted.

    I was hoping to see a format that people can easily follow and just fill in the blanks, but I suppose this is the gist of it: Describe the main purpose of the photo succinctly rather than each and every individual thing you can see.

  • What immediately makes you lose respect for someone?

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  • Blasting music/videos on their shitty phone speaker in public. If you really don't have headphones, at least turn it down or hold the speaker closer to your ear so you're not just annoying everyone in a 10-meter radius.

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  • This is more of a broad suggestion, but try to look for a discount grocer in your area. Where I live we have one called Grocery Outlet, they sell a lot of generic and near-expiration products for a bargain. Whenever I go, I'll find things I like that are around half the price they'd be at a typical grocery store.

  • Today we learnt...

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  • What's your pet peeve in your favorite video game?

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  • Bethesda is like low-hanging fruit for this topic. I love their games but there's so much "it just works" type stuff.

    Like in Fallout 4 you can use a critical with a Fat Man, and even if your mini-nuke clearly does not hit the target, you'll still get a hit just because you used a critical.

  • What's a good community to ask for help with a GoFundMe?

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  • I would probably recommend trying Imgur. You need to link a phone number to the app when creating an account, but that actually helps cut down on bot traffic a lot, so it's pretty much all real humans who will see your posts.

    One user on Imgur that I see post often will put up a whole gallery of wholesome memes, then a random Go Fund Me link at the end just to help them get attention. I can't say how effective it is, but it sure does get visibility once it hits the front page. Maybe try something like that but with some pics and info about your kitty?

    Good luck, I hope you get the help you need!

  • I'd pick the person.

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  • Paraphrased, it says: "this made me think hard because I don't like either option"

    Nothing else is important information, just sensational fluff to make a regular statement sound more exciting.

  • Eggs and Toast

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  • Nice trick with the bell pepper, I may have to copy that

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    Cats rule

  • Made ramen a whilr back. This is my first time.

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  • I think the egg is supposed to be boiled, but the rest looks great

  • How though?

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  • Nobody on Lemmy is under the age of 30.

    Although I might feel 30 sometimes, I'll have you know I'm a ripe 28 & ¾

  • "Sponsored recommendations": I pay for Spotify Premium, and yet somehow I'm still the product?

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  • In a past thread on this topic, I've seen a few indie artists say that they benefit because Spotify amplifies their audience. They make crap on the streams, but a larger audience base is worth the trade-off since they'll be able to sell more concert tickets and merchandise.

  • how is Lemmy going for you?

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  • Imo it feels like the reddit migration has died down, but a good chunk the users that have stuck around are actually engaged in their communities. I've been seeing more instances created too, which is cool because it means people are hosting their own.

    More recently I've noticed that Sync actually plays embedded videos now, which is probably the best update since its release. It's feeling a lot more user-friendly and that should help it keep growing organically.

    The only times I use reddit anymore is browsing with old.reddit a couple times a week. I don't even login to that site now because I don't engage with anything, I just check the news and stuff then come back to Lemmy.

  • Is there a problem?

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    Barbie and Ken (rule) in the summer heat

  • What are some things that can be done with blank dvds, nowadays?

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  • You can put them in a microwave and watch cool designs appear as you destroy them. I remember my siblings and I used to do this with old demo discs that were destined for the trash anyway.

    (Disclaimer: this is more of a joke, not an actual recommendation)

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    An all too common occurrence

  • What is an addiction many people don’t realize they have?

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  • Of course. In fact, the most addictive kind is sparkling water

  • Is Blocking Users Problematic to the Platform?

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  • I like to use old.reddit when I browse it now. I saw others mention it, and after giving it a try, I can see why people like it more than the 'updated' reddit.

  • Birb rule

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  • I usually see them while browsing Imgur

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    Birb rule

  • Is Blocking Users Problematic to the Platform?

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  • Your concerns are valid. That's something to be expected as the platform grows, but it's alarming nonetheless.

  • Is Blocking Users Problematic to the Platform?

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  • Imo blocked users get less engagement, therefore it helps to some degree. ~Also, unlike reddit, it's somewhat difficult to browse the Fediverse without being logged in.~ I'd guess that if any problematic content does slip through, it reaches a much smaller audience than if it were to slip through on reddit just because of how things are decentralized here.

    edit: I tried it again and I now agree that it is easier to browse with an account. I saw a lot more content than the first time I tried it ~2 months ago

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    I speak the language of the forest

  • FoodPorn @lemmy.world
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    Spicy teriyaki chicken + Gyoza

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    Fashion rule

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    Opposite Day

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    Resolutions rule

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    German shepherds make great guards

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    Beaver's #1 rule: Stop. That. WATER!

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    "I have 3 kids and no money... Why can't I have no kids and 3 money?"

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    tatos rule

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    water is good. water is life

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    affordable housing rules

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    Opossums rule

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    m(rul)eow

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    rule

    §eize the mean§