overview for nkiruanaya

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by nkiruanaya@lemm.ee to c/firefox@lemmy.ml

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There are some cookies I don't want deleted, like ones I log into often with my credentials. Is there a way to mark those as "exceptions" when deleng all website data?

UPDATE: I mean this post for Firefox for Android.

Americans, what is something that Europeans have/do that makes no sense to you? by nkiruanaya in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Tiny things, like tiny doorknobs, tiny stairs cases, tiny doors, tiny houses, tiny cars, and a tiny say in government legislation, etc.

And all the smoking! Eek. And we thought we had a drug problem in the USA. I've never seen so many people addicted to nicotine in my life when I've been there. It's everywhere. No thank you, I don't want to inhale nasty odor while eating my lunch. Jeez, WTF?

Europeans, what is something that Americans have/do that makes no sense to you? by nkiruanaya in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

And those who lobby them and/or help them get reelected.

if it turned out there was a sentient AI capable of running the world would you accept it or rebell against it? by nkiruanaya in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

Depends on what "running the world" means. That needs clarification.

What is something you don't like, that you wish you did like? and why by nkiruanaya in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

Mushrooms.

What quote from a movie is instabtly recognisable? by nkiruanaya in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago

Be excellent to each other!

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What criteria do you use to determine whether a book is worth your time? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by nkiruanaya@lemm.ee to c/books@lemmy.world

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Cross-posted to !sciencefiction@lemmy.world

It is not possible to read all the Sci-Fi books out there. So you must have a process for selecting what you do read. Reading a book is an investment in your time. Your time is valuable. No one wants to waste that time reading unworthy books.

I have never codified my criteria. And it has changed and evolved over time. I suspect it will continue to change moving forward, as who I am tomorrow is not who I was yesterday.

What is your criteria to date?

Mine is that it must meet ALL the following criteria, some objective and some subjective.

it must have at least 1,000 reviews
it must have at least 70% 5-star reviews
if after reading about it I get the suspicion that it’s a romance disguised as Sci-Fi, I automatically reject it no matter what
if it’s YA, it really needs to be exceedingly compelling to choose it
Space Opera also needs to be exceedingly compelling
if I get the feeling it’s trying to preach I’ll reject it
if i get the feeling it has (messaging, strong opinions, or political overtones) about today’s societal issues, I probably won’t choose it. Not judging; I primarily read for escapism.

I guess that’s about it. There’s probably more but I just haven’t put that much thought into it yet.

I’m very interested in how y’all decide to choose a book to spend your valuable time reading.

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What criteria do you use to determine whether a book is worth your time? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by nkiruanaya@lemm.ee to c/sciencefiction@lemmy.world

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It is not possible to read all the Sci-Fi books out there. So you must have a process for selecting what you do read. Reading a book is an investment in your time. Your time is valuable. No one wants to waste that time reading unworthy books.

I have never codified my criteria. And it has changed and evolved over time. I suspect it will continue to change moving forward, as who I am tomorrow is not who I was yesterday.

What is your criteria to date?

Mine is that it must meet ALL the following criteria, some objective and some subjective.

it must have at least 1,000 reviews
it must have at least 70% 5-star reviews
if after reading about it I get the suspicion that it's a romance disguised as Sci-Fi, I automatically reject it no matter what
if it's YA, it really needs to be exceedingly compelling to choose it
Space Opera also needs to be exceedingly compelling
if I get the feeling it's trying to preach I'll reject it
if i get the feeling it has (messaging, strong opinions, or political overtones) about today's societal issues, I probably won't choose it. Not judging; I primarily read for escapism.

I guess that's about it. There's probably more but I just haven't put that much thought into it yet.

I'm very interested in how y'all decide to choose a book to spend your valuable time reading.

FOSS Android PDF reader recommendations? by nkiruanaya in c/opensource@lemmy.ml

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

I used to use MJ PDF, but recently switched to the built-in PDF reader for FOSS MiX file explorer.

Whats a hobby/craft that you wouldn't expect that has an incredibly high ceiling either monetarily or in sheer skill? by nkiruanaya in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

Telescopes

Ultimate engineering by nkiruanaya in c/memes@sopuli.xyz

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 30 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

/r/crappydesign

Oh wait, this isn't the Reddit anymore.

Did I do that right?

Hexbear federation megathread by nkiruanaya in c/meta@lemm.ee

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 30 points 1 year ago

I read your whole post to the end. I'm nobody, but my vote is to not defederate. I want to be exposed to all sorts of viewpoints, even if they are offensive. Being inclusive means nothing if you only include those you like.

We need to have a serious talk about this instance being federated with Lemmygrad, Hexbear, and tankies in general by nkiruanaya in c/meta@lemm.ee

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I want to hear all viewpoints. Don't talk for me. You can block if you're against diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Just finished "Shogun" by James Clavell by nkiruanaya in c/books@lemmy.ml

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I remember a TV series called Shogun in the 1980s. Found it on imdb: Shogun TV 1980s.

FOSS Software I use, proprietary apps alternatives by nkiruanaya in c/opensource@lemmy.ml

[-] nkiruanaya@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago

I tried it the other day. I couldn't do SMS. So I think the answer is yes, it's dropped.