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Thoughts? I am currently trying to avoid using plastic packed drinks as much as possible due to it’s limited and finite recycle count

I know managers love that term, but I think I’ve come to hear it as an insult… Sorta like being called an unprofessional “jack of all trades” budget handyman that does everything mediocre…

I think there should be some incentive for that, like make those kinds of comments a spotlight or something. Maybe make a community called “late replies” that showcases the best such replies, or have a rule saying they grant free karma (in Reddit’s case).

Why is voter turnout in the U.S. consistently within the 50-60% range? I’m specifically curious if anyone has specific reasons they can’t or typically choose not to vote in presidential elections.

Edit: THANK YOU ALL! I am taking all recommendations into consideration and will be giving them a listen sometime. I was a little overwhelmed hence my lack of response, but I greatly appreciate what you’ve written. (-:...

Hi!...

I hope you all are having a good day. I would like to start by saying that I’m the “can’t take compliments” guy who posted a while back about how he “can’t take compliments”. I’ve been thinking about something for a while. That being the situation in the title....

My knee still doesn’t feel right after that hiking trip two weeks ago....

With so many variations of Lemmy and fediverse instances, are there any defenses against a malicious server running altered code? Is there a way to prove what code is supposed to be running on each instance?

I will start with mine:...

The most recent I can think of is Hot Fuzz (2007)

My early teen cousin is learning to play keyboard/piano. She likes to compose her own songs, and she’s good at that, but perhaps could use some help with the basis rhythm....

Specifically because I live in a hot climate, I’m always fighting the feeling of being suspicious of anybody I pass in the streets with a hoodie pulled up. I feel guilty because of racial profiling associated with hoodies, but gotta protect myself and my family, especially because in many cases the perpetrators of assault and...

I’ve officially concluded I’m at a loss for how to determine if a product is worth it’s cost anymore....

I have seen two (IMHO) incredibly cool prints in a restaurant recently. I asked the host about the artist, unfortunately he had no idea....

Dancing Shy Guy theme from Luigi’s Mansion, I dunno I just really vibe to it for some reason and it’s also my fave track in Luigi’s Mansion

Culinary and/or philosophical advice welcome

Not to brag but I’m a pretty confident person in my social circle. I’m funny, make people laugh etc. etc....

Mine’s physics! I enjoy it so much 😃

Am I the only one who gets to the self checkout and is compelled to finish as soon as humanly possible?...

Mine would be creating pen and paper ciphers for my made up secret communication needs.