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submitted 8 hours ago by tastemyglaive@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

If you still desired others it wasn't #truelove IMHO but I understand this has become controversial in some circles.

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submitted 13 hours ago by RavenofDespair@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I have Schizophrenia and would like to know if sound I hear is real or just normal background sound using a app. Thanks

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Middle click failure plagues nearly every mouse I've owned, OEM, Logitech, wired, or wireless. I take full advantage of the middle click shortcuts like opening links in new tabs, but I don't think I'm putting it through undue stress either. As far as I can tell, I'm clicking it with the same force as I would the other mouse buttons and much less frequently than the left click.

Failure usually starts with occasional missed middle clicks, which after some point, rapidly progresses until it's failing to register more often than not. At that point, everything else will still work perfectly. No improvement even if I take it apart to clean out what little dirt had accumulated.

One of my mice has managed to avoid this fate far longer than the others but I've just recently stopped using it due to the rubberized exterior turning all gooey and sticky. The only middle mouse buttons that seem immune to all of this are the ones on ThinkPads. Anyone else notice this or could recommend a good mouse that can stand up to a bit of middle-clicking?

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submitted 1 day ago by starlight@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I am looking to buy a new phone and this time around, I want to get a refurbished to save money. I wanted to know what's the best site/place to buy refurbished that you recommend?

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A coworker who was the reason why I was moved to another department (she is friends with the manager) changed departments herself and now I sometimes have to work with her.

First time she saw me at her new position she greeted me as nothing happened, as she wasn’t the reason why I was moved laterally. I replied with a non effusive hi.

I don’t engage in non job related conversations with her, if I have to work with her I just ask her in a neutral voice where is what I need and proceed to do my job. Otherwise I avoid her because I don’t trust her. I don't have to work with her whole shifts or every day, which is good.

The incident I mentioned on my first paragraph happened 2 years ago and I still remember it enough not to like that person. I don’t know if more mature folks would have already forgotten about it but I cannot. Am I holding an unhealthy grudge? I mean I’m happy if I don’t have to see her.

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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by AnEye@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[All these points apply to sex and to gender, so for ease of reading, I'll just discuss gender]

Gender-exclusive groups are common in many societies, such as men-only and women-only social clubs and casual activity groups like a men's bowling group or a women's reading circle.

Sometimes this is de-facto, but sometimes this is enforced by rules or expectations, treating the club as a safe space for airing issues people have with other genders, or avoiding perceived problems with other genders.


I came across this old comment in a garbage subreddit by accident when researching. The topic is Men's Sheds:

"Here's the thing. No reasonable person has an issue with women having their own women's activity groups. The annoying part is that whenever men try to do something similar, that's a problem. Women either want them banished or demand entry, EVERY time."

I think their claim is nonsense, grossly exaggerated at best. I also know of many counterexamples of men trying to get into women-only groups (as an extreme case, the Ladies Lounge of the Mona art gallery in Australia was taken to court for sex discrimination, with the creator claiming they would circumvent the ruling by installing a toilet). But nonetheless, I can understand why they feel this way, patriarchal social relations change how most people see men-exclusive spaces vs. women-exclusive spaces.

But my response to their claim is that, I am reasonable and I do have an issue with any group setting up places which discriminate based on gender. These safe places can form as a legitimate rudimentary form of protection, yes, but they maintain and often even promote sexism, and should all be challenged and turned into something better which serves the same purpose.

Of course, I'm limited by my own experiences and perspective, so I'd love to hear your opinions on the topic.


Bonus video: "Why Do Conservative Shows All Look the Same? | Renegade Cut" - a discussion about fake man-caves and sexism.

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I want to create games. How could i do that?

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I need to find an adapter for this stupid HD-DVD drive from 2008. Sorry, this is before my time.

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submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by LemmyShemmy@aussie.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I am sure if it was some 9-5s name in that file they would have been executed by now .

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What would be the less shameful reason why you would have to be detained overnight?

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I have been working as a software developer for PwC for couple of years, but recently I am being asked to sign an NDA - regarding not sharing information about any company including but not limited to clients or for advantage in securities transactions. I do not interact with clients or their information directly.

Does such NDA mean I am not allowed to buy/sell shares for this company in future?

Not sure if this is the right community for this.

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submitted 4 days ago by Bidah@thelemmy.club to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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submitted 3 days ago by molker348@feddit.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

bought my first pair of heels, black, and wonder what people use to provide comfort and keep the heels in good condition.

is there any routine you do to your new heels?

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submitted 5 days ago by wuphysics87@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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submitted 5 days ago by Melobol@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

If you have any good to-do list / productivity, even if not gamefied those recommendations are also welcome!
I'm looking for a gamefied one, so I can get addicted to it :)
Thank you!

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I own a house/land outright (as much as a government will let you own anything): I have no mortgage or liens. For examples when comparing options, let's use a nice round number and say that the house is worth $100,000.

I'm interesting in buying a different house/land in another area.

One option would be to use the equity I have in my current house towards the purchase of a second house. I'd put less cash down, end up with 2 houses, have a smaller mortgage than financing the entire price of the new house, but also have a lien on my old house.

Another option would be to sell my current house and then buy the new house. I'd put much less cash down (or none), have a small or non-existant mortgage, and end up with 1 house.

What are financial advantages and disadvantages of those options? Are there other options?

I appreciate your thoughts and insight.

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I asked this question recently, unfortunately it did not get me closer to an actionable answer. Of course clothes get damaged and stuff is in the lint drawer, but it is a huge difference between losing the longevity by a 1% and 30%. Any actual research would be tremendously helpful.

https://vger.to/lemmy.ml/post/42648344

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submitted 5 days ago by rmrf@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I'm wondering how I could make a good, privacy respecting public sign up system for an event that protects both the person signing up and myself. I'm hoping for something user friendly, but ultimately my safety is important. I'm not sure what's out there or if I'll need to roll my own, but I'd love some community brainstorming here!

TL;DR: What are some ways I can have a privacy-respecting public sign up for an event I want to host that protects me and the people signing up?

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