Zaros

Zaros, 5 months ago

Just yesterday I read through all these comics again, just because they bring me joy. And today a new one!? Sometimes, life is good.

Replacing computers is such a hassle… I hope that one will serve you well for years to come!

Zaros, 5 months ago

I’ve never done this exactly, but I have always used hand gestures (even way before I saw my first touchscreen) to move and manipulate images, text, maps, math equations, etc. in my mind. It’s very helpful, but I’m pretty sure people think me insane.

Zaros, 5 months ago

I had never heard of this. Fascinating!

Zaros, 6 months ago

I don’t have trouble listening to someone while doing something else, but speaking is a different problem. Then again, I’m quite bad in multitasking in general.

I had an interesting conversation related to this with a friend of mine a while back. Apparently she usually thinks mostly in words, while I think in more abstract sensations or images. (summer = dark green color + feeling of warm sunlight and warm wind) All she has to do to talk is say her thoughts outloud, while I have to first translate them into words and sentences before I can even open my mouth.

Zaros, 6 months ago

If you want something to tinker with on PC, you could try creating your own website from scratch. (neocities.org could be a good place to start) It can be a nice gateway to learning all kinds of things, from image editing to running a server, depending on what you want on the website and how you decide to run it. You could combine the website tinkering with short stories if you wish to write them. Or photography. Poetry. Anything, really. Whatever you put on the site is also very easy to share with others of course.

I know it kind of goes against trouble with learning and not trusting online activities, but I thought it was worth mentioning anyways. I’ve accidentally spent several summers on it without really even realizing. My interest keeps jumping from one thing to another as I get new ideas for things I want to do with the site.

Zaros, 6 months ago

I randomly came across this community maybe two weeks ago. I still have no idea what this community is about, but I know I love the content. Thanks for putting effort into moderating thingies, have a cookie! 🍪

Zaros, 6 months ago

Aika paljon taitavat täällä toimintaa järjestää, kutsuja tulee tuon tuosta. Pääasiassa grillausta sisäpihalla, joskus keilausta. Ohi kulkiessa siellä kuulostaa olevan ihan hyvä meininki, sosiaaliselle ihmiselle varmasti mainiota. Itse kuitenkin välttelen ihmisiä minkä kerkeän, joten ei ole tullut mihinkään osallistuttua.

Zaros, 6 months ago

I used to have this problem until I realized that pretty much none of the obligations are really obligatory. Now I have a new, different set of problems instead.

Zaros, 6 months ago

I actually hadn’t… but now I have! The tea cup refused to move though, unfortunate.

Zaros, 6 months ago

At first glance I thought that chip was covered in small bugs.

Zaros, 7 months ago

I’m kinda hoping the muggers will end up going on a killing spree when Konsi is busy elsewhere. Nothing like being partially responsible for deaths of innocents to make one reconsider what really is the right thing to do. >:)

Zaros, 7 months ago

True honesty often comes across as rude. If someone asks me what I think of their new carpet and I think it looks like shit, I’ll tell them just that. Saying “I don’t like that carpet” would feel dishonest as it’s only limited honesty. (being honest about the opinion or thought, but not about its intensity)

Zaros, 7 months ago

Wait… I’m supposed to follow instructions?

Zaros, 7 months ago

This kinda happened to me once when she noticed my browser doesn’t save history. I then spent the rest of the evening showing her how to do that on her browser as well as going through all the other browser settings, some extensions and themes (she picked one with purple and pink flowers).

Zaros, 7 months ago

Combining two of my favorite things: VLDL and gw2? Perfection.

Zaros, 7 months ago

Viva La Dirt League. A youtube channel that this clip is from. They have a ton of hilarious videos (a lot of them about gaming) and I very much recommend checking them out if you haven’t.

Zaros, 8 months ago

Oops, I almost missed the meme just looking at the picture.

Zaros, 8 months ago

I like to keep my home at 16°C (60.8°F) when possible. Summers are hell.

Zaros, 8 months ago

Why does anyone need any temperature? I find it most comfortable! I’ve also noticed sleep is a lot better when the air is a bit cooler. Anything above 18°C just makes me feel uncomfortably warm.

Zaros, 8 months ago

“There are some who call me… Tim.”

Zaros, 8 months ago

How are you going to eat the popcorn with the suit on?

Zaros, 8 months ago

Reading through the responses you’ve got so far has been quite interesting. Plenty of good advice, and some I don’t agree with. I’d also point out that gender does factor in, since kids usually form their groups around gender and those groups seem to operate under different sets of rules. Everything I say is from my experience with the male dominant groups, as well as assuming we aren’t talking about bullying that includes physical violence.

I’d advice not to throw a tantrum or completely ignore them either. Former is exactly what bullies want, and latter allows them to run the show. I saw someone advice a surprising reaction, and I agree with that approach, as it messes their script. But it has to be surprising in a way that doesn’t imply they got to you. One could try laughing with them or agreeing with something negative they said about you and compliment them in turn (when it can be done truthfully). Claiming that they are boring you also sounds like an interesting method, but I haven’t tested that one myself.

I’ve personally also found being curious to be an effective tactic, especially around your age when the kids in general start to question things. For me curiously asking about their motivations for their behavior (“Why do you think you feel the need to bully others?”) and such often resulted in them either starting to question their behavior themselves, or avoiding me to avoid the questions. I suppose they didn’t like being treated like a curiosity or a strange research subject very appealing either. One could also use insecurities of the bullies in one’s advantage with this method, as those are usually easy enough to figure out… but that could backfire should one be too confrontational.

Something I’d caution against is direct confrontation, but it can sometimes work if you’re sure you can win that exchange and the ones that will follow. If not, it might just make the situation worse as a win like that is a gourmet meal to bullies and they’ll want more.

Unfortunately, the things you or any outsiders like teachers (if they bother to try) can do to stop bullying is quite limited, and very much dependent on your exact situation. Most effective method by far seems to be the group in which the bullies are in (or one they respect) to turn against them, disapproving their behavior or starting to exclude them when they do bully. That probably won’t help you right now, but keep that in mind if you end up part of a group where someone tries to elevate themselves by bullying. Then you might get a chance to save someone else from being bullied.

Zaros, 8 months ago

That sounds like a fun idea! If it’s still around next time I play the game, I’ll definitely join.

Zaros, 8 months ago

I’m on a break, playing other games myself. I love that I can actually do that in this game instead of feeling obligated to play because of a subscription or that I’m missing something important while away.

Zaros, 8 months ago

That’s fair. It’s quite difficult to get whole communities of people move to another platform. I still miss the RuneScape (art) community that was on Twitter. That’s really the only thing I miss about the site though, so can’t say I regret leaving.