How do you call a word that is so rudimentary that it can't be defined without being redundant?
I think axiom should fit, but according to its official definition, an axiom is a statement that is taken to be true, and as far as I know, a word can’t make an statement by its own.
Isn't technically everything open-source? (kbin.social)
I don't know (but wanna learn) programming, but, for example, can't you inspect the code of an app if it's installed?...
Is FOSS really safe?
I’m note a programmer. I Don’t Understand Codes. How do I Know If An Open Source Application is not Stealing My Data Or Passwords? Google play store is scanning apps. It says it blocks spyware. Unfortunately, we know that it was not very successful. So, can we trust open source software? Can’t someone integrate their own...
Shouldn't the hosts of instances have public information/profile available about how they will run their instances and use your information?
As I understand it, instances can be hosted by anybody. So, doesn’t it make sense that you should be able to shop around what instance you want to join based on stated beliefs on how the instance and information should be run (de-federation, etc)? Shouldn’t there be some kind of public information to keep them held...
Is it a good thing if there are identical communities on different instances?
Is it worthwhile to try to get mods to combine them? It just seems like a bit of a waste when trying to grow a community and its split in two....
Looking for a thermometer or home weather center with indoor and outdoor temp sensors, and that can record and export the data, does anyone know of such a device?
Title. Having some issues with inadequate heat in an apartment and need to compile some hard data. Can’t seem to find something that checks all the boxes. Needs to be under $100....
I'm watching Wargames(1983), could local people have heard the missile doors opening during a test?
In the beginning of Wargames, they have a drill for a missile launch which includes opening the exterior doors required for 10 missiles....
Why do dentists have such a bad reputation compared to other kinds of doctors?
What happens if majority of Americans vote for one party and majority of states vote for the other? Would there indefinite deadlock between the [Executive + House of Representatives] vs [The Senate]?
Edit: I’m talking more of in the context of shifting populations, not a one-off election. What happens if this is the results of several consecutive elections. Will there just be nothing happening? Indefinite Government Shutdown?
What inaccurate historical factoid do you just go with?
Where can I find people to practice speaking Polish?
I am going abroad in 2 weeks to Poland and I want to practice the language… So where can I find people who know the language?
How to stop NSFW subs from appearing on the feed? (i.imgur.com)
I might use the app in public and don’t want any NSFW posts to appear at all. Plz halp.
How do you mention a user on Lemmy?
Is there an equivalent to doing /u/user in The Bad Place, to notify and summon someone?
Don't federated instances just exacerbate already existing problems with places like Reddit, Tumblr, and Twitter? Specifically admin/mod abuse, excessive reposting/cross-posting, server lag/issues?
So considering there’s a substantial push to get away from places like Reddit and Twitter, as an outsider I’m wondering how the fediverse is going to actually provide solutions to some already bad problems within higher resource platforms:...
What foods would be best to give to someone living on the streets in a very hot/humid country?
I often go to some cities in Asia and sometimes will see someone who lives on the street. Many times they are sleeping during the day since it’s so hot and sometimes they look malnourished too. What would be the best foods I could provide them (assuming some restaurants or convenience stores are nearby) which would not spoil?
Why is it usually advised to power off your computer to have Bluetooth work again if it stopped working after a kernel update?
Often with a Linux kernel update, or even after a first install of Linux in place of Windows, Bluetooth stops working and the advice is usually to just power off your computer, wait a bit, and then turn it on again. Bluetooth then miraculously works again....
Why does it seem different platforms of the fediverse are not so good at communicating with each other? Is this something that will eventually improve? (kbin.social)
I have an account on kbin. Recently I saw a post across my feed in which a magazine that I follow (that's based on a Lemmy instance) was celebrating over 1k subscribers. When I visited, I saw only 240 or so....
How do I name a community? (lemmy.world)
What do I place in the red circle? Every time I press the create button, it sends me back here....
why am I seeing 2 year old downvoted posts on all? And communist posts?
Does this have to do with the attack
Is it Possible to Natively Create a Poll in Lemmy?
Do I need a 3rd party website like Strawpoll to do polls? If so, which one do you think would be the best for polls for music (maybe something that plays a sample of the song?)
How to find communities in fediverse without getting spammed with offensive porn?
How is a fediverse user supposed to find communities? I can’t find a way to search across the fediverse, which pretty much kills the concept IMO. I was browsing All via Lemmy.world - Mlem - iOS and my feed is half anime porn, with some pictures depicting underage and others not blurred as NSFW....
Thinking of visiting a pawn shop. What should I know?
So, I’ve never been to a pawn shop before. I’m curious what’s there, but TV makes them seem shady and odd. What should I know before I visit? I’m sort of expecting a cross between an antique and a thrift store, that sort of vibe....
Is Windows 11 decent yet?
Is there a way for me to upload my rifd Keycard to my smartphone?
The company I work in switched to a new building, and we have those stupid doors with RFID cards on them. I’d be damned if I’m going walk with that I’m-working-in-hightech-company-card dangling of my belt. I wonder if there is a way for me to use my phone for credentials. I tried searching for it, and all I could find is...