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@ troyunrau @lemmy.ca

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Centrist, progressive, radical optimist. Geophysicist, R&D, Planetary Scientist and general nerd in Winnipeg, Canada.

troyunrau.ca (personal)

lithogen.ca (business)

  • Is there anything you're into that no one or basically nobody is into?

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  • Fair, but you can still post about it in the more general cars communities, no?

    Even Reddit didn't start with all these specialized subs. It started without subs at all, actually. And then the big general subs were born, and only later the niche subs were born because the signal to noise ratio in the big ones got too bad. Post your content here in the general communities until the signal to noise ratio warrants a dedicated offshoot.

    This advice generalizes. There aren't enough fans of each sports team here yet to have team specific communities, but there are enough fans of each sport to have general communities for that sport. Branch later.

  • Is there anything you're into that no one or basically nobody is into?

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  • "space music" -- I played Mass Effect 1 long ago and got hooked on the idea of musicians trying (and often failing) to make music for futuristic settings. This is like Star Trek episodes that reference classical music but some person has to predict what classical music will sound like in 2300. So they go with with future retro stuff and it just tickles me. So I seek out these sorts of experimental musical pre-trend predictions cause they're often hilarious.

  • Is there anything you're into that no one or basically nobody is into?

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  • There are dedicated communities on Lemmy to these things -- and they're pretty quiet. Post new content there and engage in conversations and be the change you want to see.

  • What are some trends/fads that you are glad the world has moved on from?

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  • Saw (or rather heard) a few at a football game recently. They're still here, but at least it isn't a stadium full.

    Instead we use cowbells like God and nature intended ;)

  • What was a time when your joke landed with perfect comedic timing?

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  • Was playing slo-pitch (beer league rec baseball), pitching. The other team was short one player, so when the missing player came up to bat, there would be an automatic out.

    It's bottom of the last inning and we're tied, two outs. Batter in the box and "automatic out" is on deck. My shortstop says: "if you walk this batter, they cannot win." I decline, and throw decent pitches - our thirdbaselady makes a perfect line drive catch to preserve the tie. Walking off the field, I say the the shortstop.

    "I couldn't do it. If I walk the batter, then after the game when I go touch myself -- I wouldn't have enjoyed it." The bench dies laughing.

  • What was a time when your joke landed with perfect comedic timing?

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  • Daaad, get off the interent.

  • 'Ad Blocking is Not Piracy' Decision Overturned By Top German Court

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  • When modern billboards became a thing, many cities or similar jurisdictions passed laws limiting their proliferation, in order to ensure you didn't end up in a billboard filled dome.

    In Canada, at least, you can register your address as a "no admail" destination, and you'll stop getting those flyers entirely. It doesn't stop certain protected classes of ads, in particular ads for prospective politicians during an election campaign, or mail that is personally addressed to you (even if it is an ad). But does shut it almost completely down. This would be the legal equivalent of installing a real-world ad-blocker.

  • LLMs’ “simulated reasoning” abilities are a “brittle mirage,” researchers find

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  • Admittedly, a lot of people have flawed reasoning too.

  • What music do you like to listen to when studying / working?

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  • Chillout ambient. Basically, the Mass Effect 1 soundtrack affected my whole musical library. I ask myself -- would this music sound cool in a bar in Mass Effect? If the answer is yes, it's probably on theme.

    Carbon Based Lifeforms - Hydroponic Gardens

    Solar Fields - Leaving Home

    2814 - Rain Temple

    Cell - Hanging Masses

    etc.

    To the point were I created [email protected]

  • If You Have Choice then Which part would you choose to be born in?

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  • Boooooo.

  • What’s the deal with the abundance of eBay listed laptops lacking drives?

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  • It's also how you would typically fence a stolen laptop.

  • what's your ringtone?

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  • For messages, I have "(arrow noise) Message for you sir!" from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

    For ringtones and alarms I have the defaults for any device.

  • What are your thoughts on giving money to beggars?

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  • Because I'm a cat?! I knew it!🐈 Meow.

  • What are your thoughts on giving money to beggars?

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  • You're arguing about word choices and message. It's about as useful as "thoughts and prayers". Go lobby politicians for UBI, or volunteer for Habitat for Humanity or whatever your local equivalent is. Do something real. Have a nice day.

  • What are your thoughts on giving money to beggars?

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  • Playing games with language doesn't solve poverty. It just makes you feel holier-than-thou.

  • What are some more niche communities Lemmings are sleeping on?

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  • Pro tip: when you find a comment by someone you find interesting or insightful on a topic you wish to see more about - click on their profile and see where else they're posting. It's a great way to find additional communities.

    Furthermore, lemmyverse.net is amazing for finding communities.

  • What are your thoughts on giving money to beggars?

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  • The pendulum has swung too far. Come back to the centre.

  • I Was Walking Around The Farm Without My Glasses When I Fell Into A Deep Hole Filled With Water

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  • It's a deep subject

  • At your current rate of spending, for how long could you survive without income?

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  • We had to wager our houses to get the initial loans during startup. Loans are almost finished.

  • At your current rate of spending, for how long could you survive without income?

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  • If I'm frugal, about a year. But I own a small business and this would only occur if my business is bankrupt. In which case debtors might chase my personal assets.

  • Programming @beehaw.org
    Troy @lemmy.ca

    Bill Gates releases source code to Altair Basic, written 50 years ago to launch Microsoft

    www.gatesnotes.com /meet-bill/source-code/reader/microsoft-original-source-code
  • Gaming @beehaw.org
    Troy @lemmy.ca

    Looking for a Tales-like RPG without active combat

  • Gaming @beehaw.org
    Troy @lemmy.ca
    Satire

    Palworld Modder Receives Cease and Desist From Guy Who Looks Exactly Like Nintendo Attorney

    hard-drive.net /hd/video-games/palworld-modder-receives-cease-and-desist-from-guy-who-looks-exactly-like-nintendo-attorney/
  • Shrinkflation @lemmy.ca
    Troy @lemmy.ca

    Bowled over: Why some Canadians are feeling duped by their breakfast cereal | CBC

    www.cbc.ca /news/business/cereal-packaging-confusion-1.7076730
  • Gaming @beehaw.org
    Troy @lemmy.ca

    Looking for a rec: story oriented RPG with minimal focus on combat

  • FoodPorn @lemmy.world
    Troy @lemmy.ca

    Crispy French Toast with Banana, Strawberries and Blueberries

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
    Troy @lemmy.ca

    To celebrate Slackware turning 30, I put on my 13.37 release t-shirt!

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
    Troy @lemmy.ca

    Release udisks 2.10.0 · storaged-project/udisks

    github.com /storaged-project/udisks/releases/tag/udisks-2.10.0