Fletcher

joined 6 months ago
[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 58 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Can't go wrong with Linux Mint

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I've had second thoughts about posts I've made in the past (usually because they proved to be unpopular with the majority), and have deleted my post. Why sit there and rack up downvotes for no reason? Now if a post I've made was unpopular, but it generated fair and good-faith discussion, I'll keep it up.

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 4 points 4 months ago

I'd have an open and respectful discussion with them, asking the following questions: Are they safe? Are they in full control of the money they earn? Is this their own decision? Are they happy? If they answer positively to all of these questions, then I wouldn't have anything more to say. It's their body and their life, not mine.

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago

Second this. I don't really listen to a lot of mainstream stuff, so Bandcamp is really awesome for finding really great indie stuff.

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 7 points 4 months ago

Heheh....a very wise man once told me that 'every truth begins as a heresy'. In the 30+ years since I was told this, I have found it to be completely accurate. :)

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 57 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I think it's okay as long as it is a temporary thing. I would definitely look into a quality therapist who can address any underlying issues.

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 9 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I honestly prefer Lemmy over Mastodon. My experience with Mastodon has been one of screaming into the void with very little actual engagement with anyone. Also, it just seems like everyone is trying to sell their product or advertise their blog. It probably depends on which tags one chooses to follow, but I grew tired of it very quickly. I haven't had the same experience with Lemmy for whatever reason, which is why I prefer it.

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 9 points 4 months ago (2 children)

As has been mentioned before - Howard Zinn. His 'A People's History of the United States' is jaw-dropping. This book literally changed my life.

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Right, so leaving jobs off your resume is probably not a good idea. Year-long gaps in your employment history will get you passed on, as well.

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

So if you're keeping off any jobs that you've worked at for less than 2 years, does that mean you lie about dates to cover up the gaps?

 

I guess there's something to be said for self-awareness, right?

 

Granted, I really don't know much about how all this works, but the thought occurred to me that Lemmy - as wonderfully open as it is, and without any kind of 'disappearing messages' or other privacy protecting functionality - is basically a smorgasbord for AI scrapers. Or am I (hopefully) wrong about this?

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