Home automation - why?
I am failing to see the interest in having tons of IOT devices to manage, connect, segment, etc… Why would someone want to do it? To be clear, I have friends deep in it but… I still don’t understand. Can anyone try to explain the magic I am failing to see?...
Do you believe in meritocracy? Why or why not?
This is the definition I am using:...
What technical issues did you ignore for an extended period of time?
On my old phone I had an issue with the proximity sensor and front facing camera. This led me to holding my phone backwards to take photos and being unable to hang up phone calls....
Lemmy choose my hate (day 1, letter A) (lemy.lol)
This is an event that will last for 26 days. The goal is for Lemmy users to choose one “thing” they hate that starts with each letter of the alphabet....
If you work in a mostly female workplace, are you expected to hate/dislike the patients your female coworkers dislike?
cross-posted from: linux.community/post/482215...
It's been less than a day since I rolled my ankle bad, is it normal to already able to walk on it again?
Last night I fell down a flight of stairs and rolled my ankle bad. It’s black and blue and swollen but my s/o has no sympathy for me already. In context I only ask her to help me to the bathroom. Besides crawling, which I do now, should I duke it out more? I just don’t understand, I can’t physically put weight on...
Strange reporting style - Is it common?
I just stumbled across this post linking to this article. In its reporting, the article keeps alternating between short descriptions of events and short quotes by people somewhat involved in the case....
How do I fix/repair a broken joint on a figure? (lemmy.ml)
My brother got me a Ted figure knowing I love the movie(s) and the new TV show, he had it sent to my home and it seems during transit that the head/neck joint piece broke in two....
Are there a lot of women who like submissive men ?
Or, would you say most women actually perfer submissive men?...
What is the best style electrical outlet?
This is a debate, not an argument, let’s be adults about this. [Insert political joke]
Useful apps for guitar?
Hello everyone,...
How would the future of internet have looked like, if web browsers had not existed?
What are some things you can/should cheap out on?
I often hear, “You should never cheap out on a good office chair, shoes, underpants, backpack etc…” but what are some items that you would feel OK to cheap out on?...
What is it called to risk losing everything for the chance of a better outcome? And is this a fallacy or not?
For example (forgive my lack of details or possible inaccuracy but it’s mainly to describe the concept anyway):...
Best way to get recommended videos
I know there was quite a bit of controversy surrounding YouTube’s recommendation algorithms, but I can’t seem to find a better alternative. What are the ways y’all find videos that are of interest?...
Control Dramas - do you fit one?
“The Intimidator” The Intimidator is an individual who steals energy by force. In order to get an energy boost, the Intimidator may be very loud, may yell, or may use violence. Ultimately, the Intimidator gets his or her energy by forcing people to pay attention to him or her....
can the united states be sued if it doesnt consent to it in its own jurisdiction?
While avoiding another human or obstacle on the street, you go right or left?
What it may correlate to?
Lemmings, do you use any social media outside of the Fediverse?
I’m curious if any of you still use anything other than fediverse. Since discovering it last year I’ve deleted all my non fedi social media, and it feels great!
Knowing what you know about Elon Musk, why are you still on X?
What tool do you use to save articles to read later?
+1 bonus points for FOSS
How to filter out twitter related posts on lemmy?
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.
When would you let go?
Hey all! This may be kind of a dumb post as I know I need to make this decision myself, but I‘d sure love some advice. My oldest dog is 11, going on 12. The poor girl is diabetic, blind, has fatty lipomas, and mobility issues due to diabetes, breed, and age. This morning, we are fairly sure she had a stroke of some sort (the...