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I use Debian btw

𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖞 𝕿𝖚𝖓𝖆 @lemmy.world 11mo ago

They think that just because you voted for a certain guy, it means you love him. Nope. I probably hate Joe Biden more than most Republicans do. Unlike them, I actually know some of his policies. Some of them are great. And some of them are wretched. But most of them are just business as usual bullshit when what we need is real change.

11mo ago

best flag rule

𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖞 𝕿𝖚𝖓𝖆 @lemmy.world 11mo ago

Tulsa's new flag is pretty rad.

11mo ago

Boss Dog shirt dump

𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖞 𝕿𝖚𝖓𝖆 @lemmy.world 11mo ago

So I ran into this one.

And now I have the perfect gag gift for my sister in law's birthday next year. She loves The Old Spaghetti Factory.

12mo ago

rulep

I totally would.

Source: am straight.

12mo ago

we did what we had to do

My city dismantled our little skate park around 2022, and my wife and I were kinda sad to see it go.

The city then built a whole new one in its place that's at least ten times the size with lots of lighting. We see tons of skaters of all ages there all the time. It's really cool and I'm really happy they did it.

12mo ago

they were buddies rule

Sometimes, the best thing they can do is to not say anything. Walz could have said nothing, and pretty well nobody would have been upset about it.

12mo ago

How to save up money/cut down on expenses in a „healthy“ way?

Sorry about that. I didn't mean to come across aggressively. I get a little fired up at the thought of crossing a huge, fast road, and it doesn't help that cars are way bigger and drivers seem way worse these days.

No question bikes are the best way to get around in a densely populated area. My wife and I stayed in a condo in a building that housed a Target (Newmark Tower) when we vacationed in Seattle a couple months ago. If I could afford it, I'd buy that condo and live that way. We rented a car while we were there, but we barely drove it. It was genuinely liberating not needing it. We rode the monorail. We took the bus from time to time. We climbed a stupidly steep hill to get dinner one night. It was awesome.

But man, I live about a mile and a half from the grocery store and I refuse to bike there for the simple fact that there are way too many fast, wide roads to have to cross to get there, and there are zero bike lanes along the way. Unless you're on the college campus, everything here is built for the convenience of the car at the detriment of literally everyone else.

And if OP also lives in the burbs, I reckon their situation is pretty similar.

Again, sorry that I came across aggressively. I didn't intend to get so riled up about it.

12mo ago

How to save up money/cut down on expenses in a „healthy“ way?

~_{Big talk}~ Unfortunately, that's a huge ask if you've never crossed a six lane stroad on foot. The American transit system is often downright hostile to anyone not in a car. It can be goddamn terrifying. Adding: If OP can get around safely and feasibly on a bike, this is great advice.

Otherwise, there are ways to cut down on car costs if you need one. What car you own matters. Get something extremely common that never breaks. A 1998 Camry or Corolla are probably two of the most solid cars money can buy and junkyards are full of them. Parts are cheap and available.

Learning to do your own basic maintenance will also save you lots of money.

A dealer might charge sixty bucks to swap a cabin air filter. It takes one minute and a replacement for my Honda Civic is eight dollars on Amazon. Same story with the engine air filter.
Check your oil and transmission dipsticks every once in a while for level and condition.
Check your brake fluid level and clarity.
Tire pressures are on the inside of the driver door jamb. Learn how to properly inflate your tires, including the spare.
If your car came with a scissor jack, a tire iron, and a compact spare, you can rotate your own tires in 30 minutes without buying any tools.
On an inline four cylinder engine, spark plugs are often on the top of the head, below a cover, and are insanely easy to replace. Just be aware of torque specs, especially on an aluminum head. A torque wrench can be yours for ten bucks at Harbor Freight.
Check your lights and blinkers every once in a while and learn how to replace bulbs. This is important on older cars that use halogen and incandescent lamps. A tail light is a few bucks, takes 15 minutes to replace, and will probably save you from a ticket.

Learning how to replace some parts is also a big plus and parts stores will often lend you small tools for some jobs free of charge.

Many states also offer discounted rates on yearly registration for older cars. In Oklahoma, it costs me $26 a year to tag my '97 Honda.

Finally, get a dash cam and the cheapest insurance you can, and drive like you're on probation and on thin ice with your parole officer.

1y ago

Windows VS Linux (part 2)

Fedora issue. I restart my Debian machines maybe once every 4-6 weeks.

1y ago

Heh, got em

Later, I go home, look in the mirror, and exclaim:

spoiler

1y ago

YSK: Several countries have their own Do Not Call registries that opt you out of telemarketer lists and it only takes a few minutes to complete.

When I did it, you could opt out electronically for 5 years, but a lifetime opt out requires you to mail a printed form. I'm guessing the lenders have something to do with that and are banking on most people not having a printer.

Edit: Or having to deal with paying for a stamp and putting something in the mail.

But yes, I love their 90s clip art.

1y ago

These people...

In my experience, it's here.

1y ago

Hold on a second I gotta rule something for my mom

If you're just now learning about him, I both envy and pity you.

1y ago

Glizzard rule

King Glizzard & The Blizzard Wizard

Edit: didn't see this was already commented, soz

1y ago

"Here is a $2500+ a month recurring expense. Now appreciate me for it" - your parents

The anti-natalists have a point.

1y ago

TGIF