[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I’m particularly concerned about the potential for automods to become a problem on Lemmy, especially if it gains popularity like Reddit. I believe a Discourse-style trust level system could be a better approach for Lemmy’s moderation, but instead of rewarding “positive contributions,” which often leads to karma farming, the system should primarily recognize user engagement based on time spent on the platform and reading content. Users would gradually earn privileges based on their consistent presence and understanding of the community’s culture, rather than their ability to game the system or create popular content. This approach would naturally distribute moderation responsibilities among seasoned users who are genuinely invested in the community, helping to maintain a healthier balance between user freedom and community standards, and reducing the reliance on bot-driven moderation and arbitrary rule enforcement that often plagues many Reddit communities.

Grant users privileges based on activity level

[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 3 points 2 days ago

A more robust approach could involve combining multiple user engagement metrics like votes, reading time and number of comments, along with a system that sorts posts depending on how they compare to their community averages. This system would be less susceptible to manipulation by new accounts or brigading, as it would require genuine engagement across multiple factors to influence a post's ranking.

Incorporating User Engagement Metrics in Lemmy's Sorting Algorithms

[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Reminds me of Custom Feeds

  • Inspired by Firefish's Antennas feature
  • Similar to Reddit's multireddit functionality
  • Follow specific users, communities, and instances
  • Include/exclude tags or keywords
  • Choose post types (posts, comments, or both)
  • Set custom feeds as default
[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 4 points 2 days ago

Even large social media platforms have trouble dealing with bots, and with AI advancements, these bots will become more intelligent. It feels like a hopeless task to address. While you could implement rules, you would likely only eliminate the obvious bots that are meant to be helpful. There may be more sophisticated bots attempting to manipulate votes, which are more difficult to detect, especially on a federated platform.

[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Something like multireddits or Kbin collections would solve this, but it would still take a lot of effort to turn all similar communities into a single group. I really hope there is an automatic way to solve this.

[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 23 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)
  • Moving user profile to a new instance #1985: Provide the ability for users to migrate their account and all associated data (posts, comments, moderation actions, saved posts, etc.) from one Lemmy instance to another. This would allow users to move freely between instances without losing their online identity, history, and credibility built up over time on a previous instance.

It's crazy when I see this super popular issues closed without completion by the main devs. It makes me feel like they don't care at all about user feedback.

[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 13 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I stopped using Lemmy due to instances blocking each other. I wanted to view content from specific instances, but none of the instances between the most popular ones allowed me to see all the content. I had to create multiple accounts, which made navigating between them cumbersome. This experience was more frustrating for me than any issues I've encountered on Reddit. I believe users should have more freedom to choose the content they see without having to create their own instance or manage multiple accounts. I was hopeful that this would change with user instance blocking implementation, but I feel validated in my decision after seeing that it hasn't.

[-] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 42 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I really like being able to edit the post title and the 6 hour top sort. Although I would like 3 or 4 hours even better.

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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

Hey everyone, I've got a chrome oven (Moulinex Optimo OX4848) with some seriously stubborn burnt-on food splatters that just won't budge. I've tried degreaser (KH-7) and scrubber sponge, steel sponge scrubber, and even a sanding block. The sanding block was working, but I heard it might damage the chrome plating, leading to rusting underneath.

The trickiest spots are on the top of the oven, and I'm wondering if it's safe to turn the oven over to let some steaming water loosen up those burnt spots. What would you all recommend as the best way to thoroughly clean those difficult burnt-on spots without damaging the chrome plating? I want to get it really clean without risking damage to the oven surface itself. Any specific products or techniques you have used that worked well for this?

I'm in Spain, so I'd appreciate recommendations for specific products that I can find in local supermarkets (all the products available in Spanish supermarkets are in soysuper.com).

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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

I'm curious if consuming sodium bicarbonate or Eno fruit salt could alleviate discomfort after eating a cheese pizza.

Edit: After reading some enlightening responses, I'm uncertain about the specific element causing my issues—whether it's the cheese, sauce, or bread. I can consume each component separately without any problems. However, when I eat pizza, I often experience sluggish digestion, especially if it's close to bedtime, leading to a burning sensation in the morning. I suspect it might be acid reflux triggered by a substantial meal. Perhaps a short walk after eating could help speed up digestion.

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

I'm sure there are countless apps out there that are incredibly cool, interesting, or useful, but just haven't hit the mainstream yet. Maybe it's a productivity tool that's boosted your efficiency, a unique game that's kept you entertained for hours, or a niche app that's catered perfectly to one of your hobbies or interests.

What are some Android hidden gem apps that you've used a bunch or think it's really cool/interesting/useful?

Please share your recommendations, and if possible, a brief description of what the app does and why you find it so valuable.

Looking forward to uncovering some hidden treasures in the Android app world. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

I have a set of 3 Bra Premiere non-stick frying pans that I've used for a while. The coating on them says "Teflon Innovations without PFOA". Recently I've noticed that on the most used pan, the 26cm one, the Teflon coating has started to peel off.

I know that Teflon coatings can release harmful fumes and chemicals if overheated, but what about if the coating is physically peeling? Is it still safe to cook with them? Or should I stop using especially the 26cm one? I don't want to keep exposing my family to anything dangerous unknowingly. Any advice if these types of pans are still safe to cook with if the nonstick surface is peeling would be appreciated!

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/android@lemmy.world

I'm looking for an Android app that allows my household to easily share and edit a grocery/pantry list. It would be great if the app could:

  • Allow multiple people to view and edit grocery and pantry lists
  • Automatically add items to the grocery list when they drop below a set minimum quantity in the pantry list
  • Send notifications when the list is updated by someone
  • Allow users to add expiration dates for fridge/pantry items, and provide reminders when items are close to expiring

Some other useful features would be:

  • Barcode scanning to quickly add items
  • Categorization for where items are stored (pantry, fridge, freezer etc)

Does an app like this exist for Android? I haven't been able to find one that has all the functions I'm looking for. If you know of one, please let me know! Or if there are any that come close I'd love to check them out. Making grocery lists and keeping the kitchen stocked feels like a constant chore, so anything to make it smoother would be great.

Previously I used a Matrix group chat and currently I'm using Our Groceries Shopping List.

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Hey everyone, I'm looking for a way to save content from the websites I visit manually or automatically, and then perform full-text searches exclusively within the saved content. Additionally, it would be great if there's a feature for adding tags, flair, or labels to categorize the saved content by topic. Does anyone have any recommendations for tools or methods that can help me achieve this? I'd love to hear about any apps, browser extensions, or other solutions that could make organizing and searching through my saved web content more efficient. Thanks in advance for your help!

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

I'm curious if there are any discussion platforms out there that fall between Reddit and image boards in terms of structure and moderation.

The main thing I'm looking for is a platform that organizes discussions by user-created tags instead of communities or subreddits. This would allow more flexibility in categorizing topics.

A tag system could hopefully make it easier to filter out or avoid content you don't want to see. This could include topics like graphic violence, abuse, self-harm, pornography, hate speech, politics, religion, phobias, anything related to past traumas, etc.

I know some communities allow you to filter by flair, but I'm imagining a more customizable tag filtering system to really tailor what you do and don't see.

Does a platform with this kind of tag-based organization and filtering already exist?

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submitted 11 months ago by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I just listened to this AI generated audiobook and if it didn't say it was AI, I'd have thought it was human-made. It has different voices, dramatization, sound effects... The last I'd heard about this tech was a post saying Stephen Fry's voice was stolen and replicated by AI. But since then, nothing, even though it's clearly advanced incredibly fast. You'd expect more buzz for something that went from detectable as AI to indistinguishable from humans so quickly. How is it that no one is talking about AI generated audiobooks and their rapid improvement? This seems like a huge deal to me.

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

I use different web interfaces to access Gmail, Hotmail, ProtonMail, Disroot, etc. However, I would like to use a single client to receive all my emails. Which desktop programs would you recommend for Linux, and which apps would you recommend for Android? I need them to support all of these email boxes. From what I've read around here, most people recommend Thunderbird for Linux, Mutt for power users, and K-9 Mail for Android. However, the first thing I noticed when opening K-9 Mail is that it doesn't support Hotmail accounts.

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Are there any CLI tools like zoxide that allow to quickly find recently opened files by fuzzy search instead of directories?

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