Is there anyone who hates the smell of their own farts?
I was wondering if anyone is disgusted by the smell of their own product. And I mean hates it like people hate other people’s farts.
Does it matter which Lemmy I'm in?
I’m in Lemmy.world, but I’ve seen there are others. Do I have to switch in between them (if so, how?) or is it fine the way I have it?...
Is climate change sending us towards an apocalypse, or will it just make life shit/hard?
Why does the infinity app still work with reddit?
I thought all apps were broken on July 1st?
Can someone help me determine what power outlet adapter I need in the Philippines?
I’m taking my first international trip to the Philippines next month and I’m confused on what kind of adapter I need. I found this SitePlugs A and B look similar to those used in north america. I’m only bringing my phone, tablet, and steam deck. I read that I don’t need a transformer for those devices but I’ll still...
When creating a story, how many black characters can I create without them calling the story woke?
How are engine sounds in racing games played ?
For example in forza, the game plays engine sounds based on how much we press the button. Are there different sequences of clips ? If yes how do they blend so well ? Or are they synthesized dynamically ?...
Why is End of Life of an OS bad for an average user?
I get that there won’t be any security updates. So any problem found can be exploited. But how high is the chance for problems for an average user if you say, only browse some safe websites? If you have a pc you don’t really care much about, without any personal information? It feels like the danger is more theoretical than...
Is cloudflare breaking the internet or fixing it?
I am a plebe who doesn’t understand these things but what exactly does cloudflare do? I see it popping up more and more often redirecting before visiting a site. I assume that this has something to do with bot traffic? It seems like every mention of cloudflare is about how it ruined someone’s day.
Are shrunken heads a rights violation?
If we consider post-mortem rights to matter morally, then something like necrophilia or defiling someone’s body after their death would be immoral even if they don’t experience it (obviously) and even if they don’t have any family or loved ones around to witness it or know that it happened. As an extension of themself,...
I'm so tired of hearing about US police brutality and China being authoritarian. Why does it feel like everyone is a hypocrite here? Where are the posts about Chinese protests and police brutality?
I bet if the kind of things happening in the US happened in China, I wouldn’t be able to stop hearing about it. I mean, people are still criticizing the Tiananmen Square massacre, and hasn’t anything happened since then? It’s like still making conspiracy theories about Kennedy’s assassination or 9/11, those are old news.
Where in the world is laptop gaming the most popular?
I feel like I see a fair amount of gaming laptops in the US but a majority of people seem to still game on desktop. I guess what I am looking for is a ratio of one versus the other otherwise a country like China might dominate on numbers alone....
What characterizes feminine strength?
Strength of character. Stength of personality. Willpower. How does it manifest for a woman? Assume that a woman isn’t just a man with different bits.
If Hitler was captured, what would have been his punishment in the Nuremberg Trials?
This is assuming he’d have been found guilty for leading the Nazi government like others were....
Is the combined knowledge of humanity safer than it has ever been?
From what I understand, a lot of knowledge was lost following the collapse of the Roman Empire as manuscripts were no longer being copied at the established frequency and information that had lost relevance (for certain jobs etc.) wasn’t being passed down....
How can a person be very sad, irritated or angry and still not show it on their face ?
I’m not good with masking my emotions sometimes, although I do try to process the things before I take any action....
Are people in the stock photos real?
Why does the film press talk so much about box office income?
I am not a film maker in any way. So then why do so many news sites tell me about how much money the film has taken in during its first weekend, week, etc…?...
removedit for lemmy?
Is there such a thing for lemmy? I’ve noticed some… Overzealous moderation on lemmy, which annoys me to no end. I want to read the comments naturally, and not just what the power mods (yes, they are here too) deem acceptable.
Was this guy at the store judging me?
i went to the mall to do stuff and wanted to try on some sweaters and asked the clerk where the fitting rooms were. and this dude instantly had this quite severe sort of - disappointed stern adult look about him as he pointed me there. like, he was very sort of clean and clean shaven and had a fitted sweater and everything. and...
How well do Swedish fish keep past their best by date?
I got a good deal on a 3.5 pound bag of Swedish Fish, but they’re “best by” Nov 14....
If you were to turn into food, what food will you turn into?
Young Adults, How Frequent Do You See Your Friends?
Young Adults, How Frequent Do You See Your Friends?...
[serious] MS to update Windows every 3 years
Does anybody know how/whether this is going to affect hardware obsolescence?