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They don’t even do that. I still hate it here, I just don’t get so easily sucked into an immobilizing “death spiral” of dwelling on just how badly I want to not be on this planet

To be fair, it says brake pedal - there are other possible means of activating a brake such as an old school emergency brake lever.

The “benefit” is, of course, money saved for their own pockets.

Nobody said sabotage but you. I just noted their presence as something to keep an eye upon. I wasn’t even all that serious - certainly not as serious as you seem to have taken it.

ETA: Hmm, now that I think if it, maybe that’s telling… 🤔🤪

From the downvotes, I see TMo shareholders have infiltrated Lemmy

Look at Dbrand’s history before giving them any sympathy. Thanks to @woelkchen@lemmy.world for pointing it out.

Look at Dbrand’s history before condemning Valve. Thanks to @woelkchen@lemmy.world for pointing it out.

This is a pattern for this company. The “apology” is marketing bullshit. This company is run by pure assholes - which I’ll admit is hardly unusual, but don’t let them manipulate you with reality distortion techniques. They’ve done it before, they did it here, and they’ll do it again. “Fool me once,” and all that.

Shiny reflective metal that blinds you to what’s behind it.

https://myaccount.google.com/

That’s apparently how BSD handles network outages.

My gawd, I hate humans.

I’ve been tempted to when I saw a boxer left in a vehicle under the heat of the sun with the windows fully rolled up. I mentally gave the owner ten minutes to show up before I called the cops, and they almost literally showed up at the last second. Wanted to give them what for, but didn’t want the cops called on me.

You doggin’ them, bro.

I’d say cue R.E.M.'s “Losing My Religion,” but it’s one I never had.

I measure what should constitute a paragraph by what I’m talking about. If I move on to another point that’s not directly part of the point I’ve been talking about — even though they’re likely directly related — I tend to start a new paragraph to make it easier to follow along with what I’m talking about, as well as make it easier to tell one point from another.

Interesting analogy. Basically, yeah - you’ve got to tailor how you speak to the specific topic, participants, and goals you have for what you’re trying to convey. There’s no overriding universal truth, and adaptability certainly makes for a good communicator.

Paragraphs help. Please, for the sanity of your readers use paragraphs (appropriately).

There’s some fine nuance to finding that balance, though. If the word I want to use is less well-known, but better fits what I’m trying to say (or is significantly shorter than “going the long way around”), then I’m more likely to use it. I think most everybody should strive to communicate as clearly as possible, and that may entail learning the occasional new word. Intentionally “talking down” can be insulting, as well as a step towards Idiocracy if we all start doing it together.

I get that it’s appropriate in certain situations, or for certain audiences, but I try to stretch my brain to keep it learning (and therefore more sharp), and I hope most others strive to better their communication skills as well. IMHO it’s necessary both to succeed, and to evolve.

I’d rather be who I am than let all this bullshit force me to play dumb. I earned my ability to speak (somewhat) intelligently, and I’m not going to let the AI bros discredit that effort. I, for one, refuse to contribute to the Idiocracy outcome the control freaks want.

This close to election time, they’re probably putting on a show — all charges will be quietly dropped after the first week of November.

<shocked Pikachu face>