HobbitFoot

@HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨If the timeline never had a Jensen Huang, would gaming have been more accessible to people on a budget?⁩ ⁨⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah. If it wasn’t for him, someone else would have bought their shit.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Extended family get togethers⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  Some people do, but it depends on the family. The families that do it are generally a set of large friend groups.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The MTG Trek release event looks fun as heck (from Tawny Newsome's Instagram)⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  The set is interestingly designed as feels fun. However, it doesn’t feel like Star Trek or Magic: the Gathering.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How to maintain?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  It is going to be harder having a discussion with people who have a significantly different body of knowledge than you because it takes more effort in communicating. For some, it means explaining a lot more than you would otherwise need to. For others, you aren’t going to be able to explain it enough.

  One thing that I’d ask is what they are talking about. I don’t think it is exactly fair to pull laypeople into the topics that you are educated in and expect an enriching conversation.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why does neuro divergent only mean Autistic and ADHD?⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  It doesn’t.

  But to answer a question of “why does it seem to be?”, they seem to be the most visible both in percentage of the population and having visible effects on someone’s personality.

  I wouldn’t be surprised if bipolar becomes bigger over time as it becomes more recognized outside of severe cases.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Cheapest sandwiches⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  If you have access to a hot pot or oven, braising your own meat will be cheaper than cold cuts. Pork, whole chickens, and parts of turkey will be cheaper by the pound than their equivalent meat as a cold cut.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨MAGA waking up and seeing the election results⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  You have a mix of MAGA and conservatives who would never vote for anything remotely liberal/progressive.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨MAGA waking up and seeing the election results⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah. I got a cousin crashing out right now.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Can anyone explain what the midterms means? Eg how it changes the power, how much it restricts Trump etc⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  To get rid of someone due to impeachment, you need 2/3 of the Senate, something that Democrats alone don’t have. Only one Senator has voted against their party to impeach and they aren’t in office any more.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How do you avoid the "third rail"? Wouldn't it be on different sides depending on where your headed?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  In many third rail powered trains, the third rail is usually located outside of the two running rails, so you can avoid touching it as long as you walk between the two running rails. With the one exception of a train being on that track, it is generally the safest place to be.

  Also, a lot of places usually put a non-conductive cover over it to protect it. I’ve seen flagmen sit on it over deenergized third rails, but I wouldn’t want to risk it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨why does the Saddledome need to be demolished but Madison Square Gardens is still in use⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  The only way MSG gets replaced at a site remotely similar to what it has now is to take over the second part of the Hudson Yards project, which would require a lot of stakeholders to agree on the move. Outside of that, MSG would likely need to move to an outer borough or New Jersey, something that the Knicks and Rangers don’t want to do. So, the Knicks and the Rangers play in a very old stadium.

  For most North American sports team owners, they generally want a newer stadium as a draw. I guess Calgary has the room for a new stadium in a place the owners are happy for it to go.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Do rich people only wear designer clothes? Like, every piece?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Clothes as a signifier of wealth has dropped over the last quarter of the 20th century as the ability to dress down at work was a form of displaying power at work. For the insanely wealthy, they but designer clothes, but they are buying more for the better materials and workmanship; branding on the clothes is understated and can usually requires an education by the people looking at it.

  There are some brands who are for the aspirationaly wealthy who do display their brands more conspicuously, but they aren’t for the billionaires.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Is "On your left" the best thing to say when passing someone on a trail?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Not everyone respects the ding.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Is "On your left" the best thing to say when passing someone on a trail?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Per the rules, I’m not passing them on the right.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Is "On your left" the best thing to say when passing someone on a trail?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  I understand the issue is likely psychological rather than an intended response. I’m just asking the question more to figure out if there is a better way.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Is "On your left" the best thing to say when passing someone on a trail?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Passing is a two person affair.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Is "On your left" the best thing to say when passing someone on a trail?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  I feel like that will only confuse people.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Do all popes have to use name's from past popes or saints? Or could I be Pope badassmotherfucker? Or just my regular name?⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah. To add to what your said, the tradition of taking on a new name has become a political statement in its own right. The name is a reflection on how the Pope intends to lead.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨When Coyote vs ACME got resurrected after it was completed , why not Batgirl movie be resurrected?⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I feel like Coyote vs. Acme felt a lot more novel, which got it more attention. There are only a few hybrid real life/animated hybrid movies out there and they are mostly highly regarded. This was a novel premise to that idea, so there was an audience interested in seeing the movie.

  In contrast, there wasn’t as big a pent up audience for Batgirl. Superhero fatigue is real and having a woman lead has been shown to be underperforming recently.

• Is "On your left" the best thing to say when passing someone on a trail?
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• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Did they rename "hipster" to "millennial optimist"?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I thought the new term is strange.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why do I have to pay tariffs for importing the following stuff into the EU now?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  The issue is more manufacturing and trade policy.

  China is hitting a point where its economy is going to import natural resources. With that happening, Europe doesn’t produce anything of significant value to compensate for Chinese manufactured goods. So, it is increasing tariffs to protect local industry. Closing the de minimus allowance is part of it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨HBO Max has really turned to shit since the Skydance takeover⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah. Wait a little bit as the new company cuts production while not making anything novel. For instance, Lanterns looked good, so they are going to have to kill it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How does one figure out what to do, after getting out and done with high school?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  If you don’t know what to invest an education in, just start trying different jobs in hopes of finding something you can tolerate.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Does anyone actually believe this "rogue AI" nonsense?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Why would AI be smart enough to follow the law?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Advice for moving to NY?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  NJIT is covered under FAFSA and has a decent reputation in the region. They also have a decent career placement organization which can help with getting internships and jobs after graduation. There is also a separate NJCLASS loan for New Jersey which can bridge the gap if you fall short.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Advice for moving to NY?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  It feels like a reasonable goal, especially for someone in OP’s assumed age range. The question just comes across as someone who hasn’t had too much experience in planning this kind of move, which fair enough that very few people would have that much experience with and it is a sign of maturity that OP is asking the question.

  If OP goes with the college first approach, it will likely help narrow down answers to other questions they have.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨If college is a scam, where do you go to get better education?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  It depends what you want to get out of your education. A lot of people tend to think that college is supposed to teach you things when it is actually trying to produce leaders with some base level of skills.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Advice for moving to NY?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  If you’re going to college, I suggest focusing on which college you want to transfer to first before trying to find a place to live. If you just want to move to the region and don’t care about actually being in the city, NJIT is a short train ride away and has a decently rated CS program.

  Also, you aren’t going to be able to afford most of Manhattan on a retail salary. You’ll probably need roommates for the outer borroughs and beyond.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What can I put on a street lamp to stop the light in one direction?⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  This is honestly the best way of dealing with it. Any modifications to the light or likely going to invite repairs and attention from the city.