[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 4 points 6 days ago

First we're all like "Thou is too casual, gotta use the plural second person instead." Then oh no, turns out number in pronouns is actually useful sometimes, but thou sounds old fashioned now, so we just gotta re-pluralize the second person. And then you get y'all.

I like y'all, but I almost wish we could just bring thou back.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 4 points 6 days ago

Spreading rumors about someone is a genuinely nasty thing to do to someone. But even the best of us can probably spread information that we think is true and important but is really a fabrication.

I guess to me the difference is: were they genuinely mistaken and are now aware of their error and how they can avoid similar errors in the future, or are they a gossipy bitch?

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 1 points 6 days ago

There is so much you can just not know about home maintenance. Contacts for honest contractors (that are not cousins or old roommates) can be useful.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 46 points 3 months ago

Yeah it's not women per se, though most guys have had bad experiences. It's also bad economics, loss of third spaces, loss of communities, excess screens, and the shifting cultural expectations that follow from these material changes.

It is hard to create real human intimacy when you interact with people primarily through profiles and media.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 55 points 3 months ago

This is part of the reason why casual accusations of pedophilia have always disturbed me. Because it can lead even people who in most other circumstances would be considered pro-justice and pro-human rights into mini-Mengeles.

And I've seen people just throw out the accusation without even prompt or justification, just because they hate somebody (maybe for other good reasons) and want to see if it sticks. It's fucked up.

Then there's other cases like that one where that 18-year-old got jumped for being baited into going on a date with another 18-year-old, while under the impression that she was... at least 18. A couple of people posted about that already.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 64 points 4 months ago

Gay people often have straight sex when they are unsure about their sexuality. As society becomes less homophobic I'd expect more straight guys to experiment with other guys.

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[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 68 points 10 months ago

Because they're also rich. Laws are for the poors.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 93 points 11 months ago

I feel like maybe research on medical implants like this should be done by the state.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 48 points 1 year ago

Also mind that soon these new cars will be used cars with the same bullshit.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 49 points 1 year ago

It is honestly impressive that with (presumably) only hard work, an education, a lifetime of business experience, and the kindness of strangers, he was able to work his way up to 6.4% of his goal.

A regular Ozymandias, that one.

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Keycaps (mander.xyz)

Hey folks. I was wanting to get a new set of keycaps for my work computer's keyboard, but I'm having a little trouble finding a set that seems like a good fit. I'm fishing for suggestions here.

I'm looking for a set with XDA profile and a darker color scheme (the base is black). Most XDA profile caps I've seen on AliExpress seem to be on the lighter side, and most darker caps aren't XDA profile.

And ideas?

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 125 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

What do you mean it's only IPAs here?

Why there's also Double IPAs, triple IPAs, quad IPAs, Imperial IPAs, every kind of fruit-infused IPAs, hazy IPAs, seasonal IPAs, limited edition IPAs, New England style IPA, West Coast Style IPAs, wheat IPAs, rye IPAs, oat IPAs, Session IPAs, red IPAs, and non-alcoholic IPAs.

And if none of that appeals to you we also have a limited edition seasonal dry-hopped pils that according to the menu tastes like an IPA.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 61 points 2 years ago

If it's a luxury, isn't it almost by definition "something you can live without?"

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