Is it wrong to report email as spam when you previously opted out and they either add a new subscription/newsletter, etc.?
For example, I opt out of all emails from a website. A year later they make a new newsletter and auto subscribe all to it....
Who will win the technology race: VacMagLev, or hypersonic planes?
I want to travel around the world in three hours, who is gonna get me there first?
Opinions on Snapchat
Got Snapchat recently and want your opinion on it....
What's the weirdest rule you've seen a website have as a part of its rules?
Is PopOS better than Ubuntu?
Best way to backup files
I have about 500GB of data (photos, documents, videos etc.) that I have accumulated over the years. Currently, I keep them on my computer and rsync all additions / changes once a month or so to an external hard drive. Do I need to be worried about data loss (sectors going bad, bit rot, bit flip, whatever it is called)?...
If cats could talk, would we expect them to work and contribute to society?
Which is your default sort for posts on Lemmy?
I’ve used “hot” for a long while but recently changed to “active”. I honestly can’t say the difference between them.
Who would win: Marine animals or Humans?
Since whales are teaming up with each other to take down yachts and teaching others how to do it I thought this would be a fun question....
Can't find any forums that allow for Tor posts
Hello,...
Will China beat America in the artificial intelligence race?
They say that he who creates AGI will control the entire world. I wouldn’t want America to dominate earth with their misaligned AI.
Is it a bad idea to introduce a new kitten to a house where there is already an older cat?
In recent days we have been giving home to a black kitten less than a month old yet to be named, the thing is that we already have a cat at home. My cat “Rubia” has been with us for 13 years now, beyond having lost her eyesight due to age, she is very healthy. But since the new kitty arrived I have seen her very stressed....
Are there any online or in-person communities dedicated to minimizing the influence advertising has on its members? Do you know any strategies to minimize this effect on you?
Is there a lemmy community, for example, where people discuss shopping strategies which minimize the risk of the purchase decision being influenced by Brand Image or Flashy Packaging? Or similar topics. Maybe what product categories have cheapest products that are bad, so you can’t apply an objective criterion while making the...
How fatal and painful is it if my belly gets stabbed/ripped open?
If someone suddenly attacks me with a pocket knife, for example, they’ll most likely immediately go right for my belly, since I am 6’5" tall, and stab or rip it open. Therefore, I’m curious how fatal and painful such a wound is?
Why didn't Rugby take off in the Indian subcontinent?
There’s a good crossover between the best Rugby nations and the best Cricketing nations; I’m assuming this is down to good old fashioned British colonialism?...
Would having a cat girl as a family pet mess my kids up?
So one of my kids is highly allergic to cats, but really wants a pet cat. I thought a good solution would be to get a cat girl. My wife is not totally thrilled by the idea, but I’m sure I could convince her. What are your thoughts?...
Arabian people. What are some overlooked or not as well known elements of your culture that would make some incredible anime like powers?
Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.
several questions about my first leggings (male runner and cyclist)
Im a male trying on several black leggings for running, stretching and cycling, I’ve never bought anything so tight. Im skinny built and have tried new balance, asics and adidas. My questions:...
Big winners on game shows, how did winning a prize really pan out?
Examples: If you won a car, did you get a car without a hitch? Any help on insurance payments? Not the prize or cash you were promised?
Is all wrestling , boxing matches really fake ?
I mean i understand some matches may be fixed but when two popular players fight would any of them want to be the loser ? And the damage looks very real or is the only fixed thing the outcome ? Maybe someone from the industrty can answer . Or am i missing something if so put it into the comments and i’ll edit the post.
Shopping list software
Hi. Does anyone have any recommendations for FOSS shopping list software for android, which has a “sync” feature so that it can be used by the whole family?...
In United States, what are the benefits of getting legally married?
It looks like taxes increase and any kind of post-life planning can be done with a few legal filings rather than getting married. Is there any real benefit? It kinda seems like it’s just a way to trap people in relationships, probably traditionally, the woman.
What are some good activities for making friends?
Ideally something you can do with the same people every week so you get to know each other.
Who will die in 2024 ?
Let’s Bet who’ll die in 2024...