This community is hilarious. Hating on tech oligarchs and the tech hype bro archetype is one thing (like this post), but its another entirely to staunchly oppose a technological advancement like machine learning so much you revel in a community surrounding it. If your anger is directed at your fellow man for using LLMs to summarize their book reports then fine, join the club. Otherwise enjoy angrily shaking your fist at the world. I think it was Aurelius who spoke on the ignorance of opposing the nature of things.
I find the subscription model interesting, and I think that it'd be exponentially more interesting if paired with a co-op structure - similar to a consumer co-op
lemm.ee was the best and why i stayed on lemmy. this stinks. but so long and thanks for all the fish
It may be a bold of me to say, but I hold the controversial opinion that I don't really give a shit which computer OS you use. If you can use a mouse and keyboard to navigate a desktop environment then 🤙 you are ahead of the curve at this point.
I couldn't bear to make e-waste, so I repaired two c.~2012 era chromebooks earlier this year. The end result was equal parts rewarding experience and a complete was of my time xD. Those sandy bridge cpus are sloooow
The original series is all I've seen but its legit hilarious and definitely still worth watching. Many of its storylines have been revisited/retold over the decades, but the plots maintain their charm and originality. It's campy as all hell, but the campy atmosphere of the show elevates it rather than aging it in a bad way.
Found it! It is a tourist attraction:
https://www.google.com/search?q=Yuki-no-Otani+Snow+Canyon+in+Toyama%2C+Japan
And here's how they do it:
That doesn't all fall at once haha. They continually plow after every snow fall and add to the existing piles. How they manage to keep stacking and carving it so perfectly and so high is a mystery to me, but I'm sure the snow is only this high in this particular area. It's likely an attraction or something
This may be specific to my sector (government), but every job posting requires a highly detailed cover letter that addresses numerous specific criteria outlined in some departmental rubric. It takes forever and requires sifting through verbose, corporate-slop documents to grasp their internal jargon and values, etc etc
For sure, and even though I know that I have to put myself first I still hate lying and I feel like im being forced to. This is apparently what is expected of us for certain jobs now. It's quite aggravating!
Thanks to my wife I've come to learn that I probably have ADHD. I never would have realized it on my own, but it's so obvious when someone points it out. If she has an extra cup of coffee she is buzzing and shaking for hours, whereas its basically a sedative to me. I can drink a whole pot and still pass out on the couch for a mid day nap lol.
Oh man story time, I just went through this yesterday.
I applied for a government job posting. I have 8-years experience in this particular role, and I've trained hundreds of coworkers for the job — I'm a dream applicant. They request in the posting that I read through their department's rubric on their values and cater my cover letter to it (e.g., demonstrate examples of showing service excellence, sound judgment, creative problem solving, yadda yadda yadda). Takes me an hour or two of what feels Iike writing a college thesis.
I get an offer to advance in the interview. I book off an hour of work for the first round of the interview, lying that it was a Doctor's appointment; then, I come to find it was actually a mandatory presentation asking people to not apply for the job unless they "really want it" because it's emotionally difficult. I consider it a waste of MY time.
Second round they offer me to take their '2-hour virtual exam', only offering it during business hours. I lie to my boss again and attend the session. After showing up on time, waiting for the Microsoft teams invite and getting nothing, I email the talent acquisition person: they are out of office.
The following Monday the lady is back in office, emails me, and offers me another virtual exam slot: 4 hours from now, again during work hours, and again requiring me to request time off from my current job.
Wtf? Is there another stage after the exam? An interview? How ridiculous have job searches gotten where we are expected to jump through endless hoops to satisfy prospective employers. Nobody has time to do this for every single frigging job they apply for.
Or you say fuck it and send the comment, but you refresh the page and he's downvoted it faster than a human being could have read it lol
Americans in a literal fascist state be like: This is literally fascism
they’re trapped in a Cassandra‑like tautology: forewarning what has already come to pass
Even if Microsoft, Apple, et al, drop the 'inescapable integrated AI assistant' bullshit in their OS' it's almost a guarantee that they will forever reside in some hidden background service quietly sending off reports. The temptation for them is too great, and the legal consequences are nil.
My beautiful kitty and my almost equally beautiful 2009 Subaru Sambar TT2. This model of Sambar has a turbo and is permanently in 4x4. It also features power windows and locks, A/C, and AIRBAGS =)
In Canada vehicles must be at least 15 years old to be imported, meaning that this vehicle is about as new as you are allowed to get!
I live in a tiny house, and I picked up this bad boy to haul materials and navigate around tight corners on the property. I take the Sambar on the highway frequently, where the max highway speed is 110km/hr. The Sambar can do 110km/hr, but it is much more comfortable doing 100km/hr, and the engine seems happier too.
Insurance cost me $1,300/year for full coverage (comprehensive, liability, and collision) and was fairly easy to get in my province. There is a lot of misinformation online about insurance, and your best bet for figuring it out is to make phone calls to insurance providers. No, the vehicle doesn't have to be classified as commercial; and you ARE able to get collision and liability, despite what some insurers may have incorrectly been told.
I fell my own trees and cut my own firewood, and I've taken the truck on two of the outings so far. The box fit a tad more than half a cord of firewood, and it did not like going highway speeds lol.
I mentioned in another post that I have been needing to do some mechanical work on the truck. After a few months of driving I spotted an oil leak (that I've yet to precisely pinpoint). It seems to be coming from a gasket, and from my research it appears that Sambar engine gaskets are known for degrading — so much so that it's quite easy to find replacement gasket kits online. Once my parts come in I intend on filming my repair attempt in hopes of helping others with their future repairs as well.
Thanks for reading!
Greetings, Lemmy!
I'm excited to share with you c/keitrucks, a new community dedicated to the vibrant world of kei trucks and kei cars.
Not familiar with kei cars? These are Japan’s unique miniature vehicles known for their efficiency, ease of parking, and quirky designs. Whether you're a proud owner, a prospective buyer, or simply curious about these weird little vehicles, c/keitrucks welcomes you to join and share your passion, knowledge, and experiences. =)
Why c/keitrucks?
Connect with Like-Minded Enthusiasts: Join discussions, share your experiences, and meet people who share your passion for kei vehicles. Connect with other enthusiasts who are just as passionate about kei cars. Share your stories, exchange advice, and forge friendships.
Discover a Unique Automotive Culture: Kei cars are more than just small cars; they represent a fascinating niche in automotive technology that’s leading in urban mobility solutions. These vehicles pack a lot of charm and functionality into a small package.
Get Advice: Access a wealth of maintenance tips and technical advice for kei cars. Whether you're looking to buy, maintain, or customize a kei vehicle, c/keitrucks is your go-to resource. Benefit from community-driven knowledge and experience and keep your ride in top shape.
Expand Your Horizons: Even if you're just curious about kei cars, this is a perfect opportunity to learn about an aspect of automotive culture that's big in Japan and gaining interest worldwide. Who knows? You might just find yourself getting drawn into the world of compact and efficient transportation!
**Enhance Your Skills:**Whether you're a DIY beginner or an experienced mechanic, there’s something for everyone to learn.
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Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing the kei car love!
https://lemm.ee/c/keitrucks
Current Project – Community Manual Archive:\
Hi everyone,
Out of a need to perform mechanical work on my Subaru Sambar, and finding no reliable translations of the manual, I have started translating the car manual myself using various online translation tools.
To share with manual with others I have created a GitHub Pages site intended to host translated kei vehicle manuals and service documentation. The goal is start a free and open community-led movement to make these resources more accessible and searchable for others so they may maintain and understand their kei vehicles.
The site is still in development, but contributions, feedback, and collaborators are very welcome. You can view it here:
https://tlorien.github.io/Kei-Truck-Van-and-Car-Manuals/
I do not intend on translating any future manuals myself (unless I acquire another Kei truck!), so the complete 2009 Subaru Sambar will be my only foreseeable contribution to the repository. Hopefully others will be encouraged to add their own as time goes on.
Thanks for reading, and happy motoring!
Hi everyone,
I'm towelie, the creator of this new community, and I’d like to welcome you all. I made this community as Lemmy lacked a space for sharing knowledge, experiences, and enthusiasm around kei cars, trucks, and vans from Japan.
About Me:\ I'm a long-time admirer of Japan’s ingenius compact vehicles, and I am currently wrenching on a 2009 Subaru Sambar (TT2). I’m learning as I go, and I wanted to create a space where others could do the same.
About the Community:\ This community is intended for:
- Sharing photos, builds, mods, and road adventures
- Asking questions, posting guides, and troubleshooting issues
- Discussing import/export logistics, legal considerations, maintenance, etc
- All forms of open discussion on kei vehicles
Current Project – Community Manual Archive:\ Out of a need to perform mechanical work on my Subaru Sambar, and finding no reliable translations of the manual, I have started translating the car manual myself using various online translation tools. I’m building a GitHub Pages site to host translated kei vehicle manuals and service documentation. The goal is to make these resources more accessible and searchable to help others maintain and understand their vehicles.
The site is still in development, but contributions, feedback, and collaborators are very welcome. You can view it here:
https://tlorien.github.io/Kei-Truck-Van-and-Car-Manuals/
In a similar vein, if you are interested in moderating the community please give me a shout as I just want to talk kei cars =)
Thanks for joining – I look forward to seeing your kei rides and learning together.
Download LemmyLinks for Firefox. LemmyLinks lets you seamlessly share Reddit posts to Lemmy communities in two clicks and simplifies content migration to the decentralized Fediverse!
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/58188018
> Hey everyone, I thought I'd post a test of a Firefox browser extension I've been working on that streamlines crossposting Reddit posts over to Lemmy communities. > > The extension works by injecting a new 'Share to Lemmy' button under each Reddit post in your web browser. Clicking on the new button opens a pop-up menu that auto-completes the relevant fields for your Lemmy post (post title, text body, external URL, thumbnail image). The menu provides a field for you to search Lemmy communities, and relevant results are provided as you type. > > The extension options menu provides a means of logging in and out of your Lemmy account in order to make posts. Click on the extension in the browser toolbar to access options and sign in to Lemmy. > > Firefox Extension: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/lemmylinks/ > > > Some known issues I plan on working out soon: > - No support for mobile browsers yet. > - Instance selection isn't correctly filtering community search results. As a result it's a tad difficult to determine if the 'politics' community you're posting to is for lemmy.world, lemmy.ml, etc. > - Sometimes image URLs for images hosted on Reddit aren't correctly identified for upload to Lemmy, and they have to be manually input.
Texas Democrat hits back after he was booted out of the joint Congressional address.
“The measles gave you lifetime protection against measles infection,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Sean Hannity on Fox News.
Premier Doug Ford has agreed to suspend the 25 per cent surcharge on the electricity Ontario sends to the U.S. after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick offered an 'olive branch' and invited him to a meeting in Washington on Thursday.
President Donald Trump also declared that if Canada does not lift other tariffs on the U.S., he will "substantially increase" auto import tariffs next month.
Alberta's premier is calling for the new leader of the Liberal Party to call an election, citing the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war.
The title's a bit disingenuous, I know: this didn't come out of nowhere. White supremacism is as American as Manifest Destiny and has been heavily intertwined with Nazism from its inception. That overlap with the Republican party, and their gradual slip into the extreme far-right, is evident.
But Seig Heils? Even the most dense among them must know that blatant Nazism hurts their legitimacy in the eyes of the public, even among MAGATs (as is evident right now if you peek at their echo chamber on Reddit). Surely they would have a much easier time pushing their rhetoric and establishing their agenda by keeping a purposeful distance from that sort of indefensible imagery and symbolism. How do they expect to keep cohesion in the military when you imply to the soldiers that they are Nazis now, seig heils and all.
Why Nazis?
Any theories as to where this is coming from? Follow the ketamine-fueled leader? A directive for operative Krasnov, from Putin himself, to implode the country? True Nazi beliefs among the Heritage Foundation, Proud Boys, etc? I just don't understand how they thought this would fly. I don't understand anything anymore lol.
I hear this is a rite of passage. I made it 4 weeks before I rekt all my shit (it was nvidia related). Where do I claim my sticker?
In all seriousness, now that I understand better these commands that I've been haphazardly throwing around, Id like to do a clean install. God knows what else Ive done to it. Can i just reinstall to my root partition and have my home partition work as expected?
I mean I feel stupid typing it now, but I've been using Windows since I was 5 years old, and Linux for about 30 days. It was not apparent to me that many of my folders were actually shortcuts to stuff in my user directory, and now that I know to look out for them the location of my applications make sooo much more sense.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Online Anonymity
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/56161993
Steven McTowelie @lemm.ee you're a towel! if i was a towel why would I have this hat and fake moustache?