orbitz

@orbitz@lemmy.ca

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How would Sam Altman have any idea what humans enjoy?⁩ ⁨⁨26⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah I end up learning new things a lot of the time, not something that work always gives me. Mean sometimes depends on the programming issue. As much as I love learning new programming stuff it’s fun is also learn about other hobbies or random other things. For examples I’ve done calculus courses because I never understood it well, still there but I tried basic first year university again. Also blender for 3d art, not an artist but thought it’d be neat. It was. Even plain programming learning unity and new frameworks that I’d never use at work (Maui was one) to see how they were.

  Then there’s music, drone flying (way more fun with full control drones I am still figuring out the sims though) as other things. I want to keep busy but I definitely don’t want to keep working at the code my work has me do, ugh visual basic for starters.

  So he can go screw himself if that’s how he thinks people want to spend their time vs what they could spend time on. Talk about privileged.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨10 miles to escape a bill⁩ ⁨⁨54⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago⁩:

  Not overly related but I rarely hear of STARS. At one point our school (grades 7-12)did a 24 hour relay marathon for STARS (no idea on money that was raised), but being a fat kid I was support crew making sure people were ready for their lap had water etc. They didn’t technically budget the support people sleeping time or spots to sleep. I slept in the closest bathroom since it was done in a city park, but not long or often. Though runners will still up about every hour for their lap (probably 10-15min or so run been awhile) which I’d have hated more anyways.

  Overall I think it was still good to put effort for STARS but you wouldn’t have heard me saying that at the time.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Being poor is expensive⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Thanks for the whole bit, he wrote it much better than I ever could and in a way that makes it simple to understand. The mark of a good writer, which from what I understand he was. Okay I need to check out more of his stuff.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Being poor is expensive⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Maybe one of the things he comes back in x years going, I loved those books! (After not reading for years) Mean one can hope but you least tried give a good gift. All things I’ve heard is he’s an amusing author though don’t know much beyond what I’ve seen comments on, oh plus Good Omens but only saw season 1 which was based on some of his work, listened to the audiobook too that was a good one. But I enjoy the premise of angels and such.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Being poor is expensive⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Okay maybe I missed the Terry Prachett quote, but he wrote (paraphrasing) basically buying an awesome pair of boots that last takes decent coin, the people who need boots to last that long can never afford them so pay more for multiple cheap ones. Again paraphrased, but maybe it’ll encourage more people to read him, think I read a few years ago but anytime anyone quotes him sounds worthwhile.

  If this was said, I apologize, sort of quickly scrolled to check so may have missed. But seriously why do we make things so expensive to be less well off? Sounds downright stupid, unless you’re making the dough I imagine. We should be making sure people can live comfortably especially with multiple jobs (though again not my preferred outcome, why should anyone need to work more than one full time job anyway?)

  I just wish people could be comfortable with a single job even as a single parent if they need or would like to raise a kid. Though also think we’re a tad overpopulated but that’s not this discussion and still think if we allow it as a society then it should be possible as a single parent.

  I am no kids person for the record, dated some mothers over the years but currently a dink (dual income no kids) more an 80s term.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Do you think that Trump is the most hated U.S. president?⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  There’s an argument about the pandemic team he disbanded could have recognized COVID early enough so it’d barely be a blip or known in our memories. So perhaps still, even if he didn’t try. He just wanted more money for his personal things, plus recind anything Obama did. Like the Iran agreement. Not to mention all the soft power US used to have and acting like the US can still do everything, and not cause a worldwide fuel issue. Slightly different metrics but I think he ranks up there myself.

  Okay maybe he didn’t set out to get people killed but even worse he doesn’t care he did, that’s gotta be close in being awful. Let alone with any decision he makes is to benefit himself, never the people. I’m not sure how often a powerful empire has had a dude in charge to break everything but I don’t know much history. Least hell be known as one of the crazy leaders, but we know he just wants all the money and whatever it takes.

  I believe that perspective works still.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I am someone who works out daily and sweats a lot. Just doing laundry doesn't seem to adequately clean the underarms of my shirts. What are some ways to clean these areas of my clothing better?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  They make non aluminum antiperspirants (least according to the package, I’m using Dove ones currently) that boast all day protection. Since I switched my shirts don’t get stained in the arm pits anymore.

  Also found trimming armpit hair helped too.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Anatomy of the Milky Way⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Only the lucky ones. Actually I dunno, Im mostly familiar with the spiral types, lived in one for awhile but haven’t checked out many others yet. Well once had a good look at Andromeda and it was a looker for sure, but nowadays I go to sleep to early

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What is a game that you know is bad but really enjoy(ed)?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  I played for awhile a couple years back and it was fun. I owned it for awhile before but didn’t put serious time till then for whatever reason. I think the general consensus is that it definitely improved over the years since release. I never did anything but solo things too so the harder content was still nothing I checked out.

  I think they got a lot of the major bugs out but given it’s a fallout game there’s plenty more I assume.

  Last I played storage sucked without the subscription for the gathering box which is a big downside cause I love to pick up crap.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Damn straight!⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah in decent countries the min wage and being able to afford a broken leg (or similar accident) aren’t as closely related. Mean maybe only got so many sick / vacation days but the actual cost of treatment isn’t what you’re worried about. At worse you’d be out the money you’d make during non working days, not much of an actual cost (okay in Canada I had to pay for the crutches when I twisted my knee one close to Xmas time slipping on ice, unfortunately didn’t realize it just needed a good knock in to get right till that happened)

  There are worse situations but that’s probably the worst case scenario (well outlying cases exist) that most people come into for the most part is all. Of course some worst cases exist but expecting someone to pay 5 plus digits (okay I know that’s even low) of expenses for medical is insane.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Damn straight!⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Rising tide, boats etc. More flippant than I mean, I really do wish we could figure out a more equal society, and I do well enough. If I did worse but more people could not worry, I’d be okay with that too. As long as it was a society wide thing not just working classs gets kneecapped while the rich get richer.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' showrunner says his biggest regret is not getting Shatner on the show⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  That’s why I just read the jist of things and if I decide, ignore it. Course I’m an old fart so like an old fart and just ignore people who say things I don’t agree with (not really I try and take viewpoints into consideration at all times)

  Sorry went on a bit but I always take comments with a grain of salt, then have to aggregate them like meta for game reviews to get an idea. Half the random comments have no substance, ignore them. Find the ones that have good points, consider if it’s worth watching…then just do what you want anyways. Only so much time I’m this world.

  Though comments give you a rough idea of what’s decent, can’t rely on them in end. Growing up just ended up renting from box covers, way worse than this idea, so premise is interesting? Give it a shot. Can always press stop.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨You seeing this?⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Or relief…no wonder they’re always aggro on film arms can’t reach far enough.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨history repeats itself once again⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I got to lovecrafian and was sold, I do enoy any journeys into cosmic horror, from a toe dip to what the freaking hell. Still working my way through his stories but From the Mouth of Madness was a favourite movie growing up but I couldn’t quite place why. Then I discovered cosmic horror and had that ‘ahhhh ding’ (holy choir going ahhhhh then ding at the realization second with a light shining…okay I watch a lot of tv and movies). sort of experience.

  Also did not realize there was a movie, but I think I’ll end up doing some novel experience before the movie. Been burned way too much the other route and they spoil the best parts for the worst take on the story usually. If not the same here, well it’ll be fun for a change of the movie being a better storytelling (unless I misread / understood the comment sorry reading quickly)

  Thanks for the comment I’ll definitely be checking it out one of multiple ways for sure.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨history repeats itself once again⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I should really read that if it’s the first part. I knew it existed but nothing else till now. Do enjoy the Dune novels for their philosophy bits (mostly as intro to a chapter as an idea but you can see the ideas used in the actual story sometimes or perhaps all the time and I missed some)

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨When you're the type of person who commits. (xpost, because the Factorio joke inspired me)⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Sure did. Oops.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨When you're the type of person who commits. (xpost, because the Factorio joke inspired me)⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I played a small bit in the late 90s, it was fun chilling with my roommate and painting miniatures. Think I spent more time painting than playing though. They never lookrd great but was space marines in red with yellow accents, the odd things you still remember a 1/4 decade later.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why do pot or other drug dealers "lace" their drugs knowing full well it will pretty much kill their customer base and rep? Is this not like a retail store telling customers everyday FUCK YOU and hope⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I’m sure in Canada there are some issues with regulating it but can’t say I’ve had more than ‘this doesn’t quite impact me the same as other bud I’ve purchased in % range of thc’ and yeah I know other factors too.

  Quite pleasant being able to get bud shipped to your door through postal system, just either have to sign or pick up the package the next day after 1pm if you weren’t home. Plus comes express so usually only a couple business days. It’s relatively safe (depending on format) but you still can get gummies and such to mitigate some health risks. Then you get the bonus of helping through regular taxes, which I know most people don’t like but society has to run somehow. Prices were higher when first introduced then came down as more supply available, though that took a couple years really.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Incel propaganda in my music app⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I basically only use Youtube to watch let’s plays (video games) never dipped my toe into other media site to see how it tries to show that stuff. Then if I need something new to watch I’ll find newer games I may be interested in and search accordingly or watch older videos of people that I enjoyed.

  I’m sure that keeps me in the bubble of entertainment vs political stuff but really I’ve rarely seen that stuff pop up. I’d probably stop all together if I only saw some of the crap I’ve heard of people’s experiences.

  New can be interesting but rather just prefer a good player explaining why they’re playing like they do. Some strategy games (paradox) can be quite complicated to understand the finer points. Makes life better not hearing/watching dumbasses.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why I gave up electronics club⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Learn a other new thing again appreciated, I don’t think I’ve heard of that one…or did years ago and memory failed hard to tell heh. Always nice to realize new things so thank you.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Games that have now or will be turned 40, 30, 20 and 10 years old as of 2026⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Talk about feeling old I played almost all the games until 2006, but fewer of the list after and hardly from the 2016 one. Not trying to one up but figured good place to comment.

  It’s been a fun time seeing progression over the years, haven’t stopped playing since my first Gemini (Atari 2600 knockoff that played the same games) system. Going from 2d squares to a proper video representation has been awesome. I always enjoyed the graphic improvements the gameplay has had its ups and downs but the remembered ones did that part right.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why I gave up electronics club⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Very much appreciated, thank you I’ll never understand everything but I’d at least like to have a bit of an idea.of what I can.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why I gave up electronics club⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Always love their comics but since I don’t know crap about this stuff it’s amusing to see how this one is relevant to a meme. Wish I knew more but only so much I’ve learned so far. One day perhaps but not today.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Off the Rails⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  That’s pretty much the radio version as well the books were pretty close on those lines.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Off the Rails⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I listen to the radio version of hitchhiker’s while I go to sleep often, if I managed to hit play in the middle of the whale’s pondering I always back up a bit. It’s one of my favourites of the entire series and not as good when played mid pondering.

  Also the line about the bowl of petunias having relevance later is quite amusing to be sure. Though I assume not thought of when written.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Christmas Animals⁩ ⁨⁨7⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  What an appropriate username for a discussion of animals. Awesome.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I dunno⁩ ⁨⁨7⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Huh I just remembered the orders of arithmetic but parentheses trump all so do them first (I use them in even the calculator app). Mean I assume that’s that that says but never learned that acronym is all. Now figuring out categories of words;really does my noodle in sometimes. Cause some words can be either depending on context. Math when it’s written out has (mostly) the same answer. I say mostly because somewhere in the back of my brain there are some scenarios where something more complicated than straight arithmetic can come out oddly but written as such should come out the same.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨George Takei (TOS), Rebecca Romijn (SNW), Tig Notaro (DIS, SA) and Karim Diané (SA)⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I just think that’s acceptance of all is what those rights movement really meant, they just didn’t know what it all encompassed at the time. They were fighting for everyone to be accepted and I thinks that’s what we should all hope for. Everyone is a person, everyone has their merits. Even if not all good were all people should be treated as such.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨George Takei (TOS), Rebecca Romijn (SNW), Tig Notaro (DIS, SA) and Karim Diané (SA)⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  That’s fair I just thought that there may be the one person who saw X-Men (2000) who didn’t know she was Mystique. Cause hot damn she was definitely one of the better live actions than drawn.

  Wait are X-Men not culturally relevant anymore? Shit I’m old. They had very inclusive ideals which I think is relevant these days is all for North America currently, unsure how well other western societies are doing but it appears not so great either.

  I only hope we can end up as inclusive as X-Men they understood everyone was different but wanted to coexist. Isn’t that what we all want? Sorry not directed at you personally just adding cause X-Men rock.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨George Takei (TOS), Rebecca Romijn (SNW), Tig Notaro (DIS, SA) and Karim Diané (SA)⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Didn’t watch the 2000s X-Men? Romjin was Mystique, looking quite attractive of course. Mean not saying bad if you hadn’t but that’s how I remember her originally. Plus she was John Stamos wife for awhile. Keep forgetting it’s Jerry O’Connell she’s married to now who I used to enjoy from Sliders (first seasons then it gets meh). I don’t know the other two myself though, but always enjoy Takei when he’s a guest star.