Yesterday, you probably saw this informal post by one of our head admins (Chris Remington). This post lamented some of the difficulties we’re running into with the site at this point, and what the future might hold for us. This is a more formal post about those difficulties and the way we currently see things....
My understanding is that kbin is even less mature than Lemmy.
Also, OP stated that they’ve weighed up all available options (which would obviously include kbin) and to please not suggest things in this thread, I guess because of getting bogged down in semantic arguments rather than discussing the community aspect.
Yeah, I’m old so I tend to gravitate towards forums by nature, lol … it’s a mature and proven way of working, though harder to maintain momentum on compared to an aggregator like this
Agreed on all counts … that said, his first “I’m not going to resign” speach got resounding applause, so I’m sure he had a lot of behind-the-scenes support to stay as long as he did.
Hopefully whoever gets his job will be both better and able to cut out more of the rot.
(I live in Spain, I’ve been royally pissed off at how the players have been treated)
Do they last longer? I have an IPhone 3 somewhere that just decided to stop working, yet my HTC with Android 1.2 still works fine.
Most of what’s held me back from Apple products has been their planned obsolescence, where the OS was no longer supported, which I’ve never had with a PC. I’ve had my cheap second hand laptop for 7 years now and that still works fine with the latest software
Not a very old game, but I just picked up the “Ultimate Edition” for €10 on sale, first time I’ve touched a fighting game since the first Soul Caliber on Dreamcast....
I should have stayed home with my cats and ordered take-out. The gays are just as transphobic as anyone else. Fuck people. I opened myself up and I'm mad I did.
Domestic violence is absolutely something that I’ve seen swept under the rug in queer spaces, I usually chalk it up to the fight against bigotry taking so much effort that many community leaders don’t want to risk fracturing the group they’re trying to keep together.
Discover the impact of male gender bias in design, as we unveil its consequences and advocate for change. Explore fields shaped by this bias and join us in creating an inclusive design world that celebrates diversity and creativity when all voices are heard.
Ok, so you know when you see a post about something you have in-depth knowledge about, but feel let down because fundamental parts about it are wrong?
That’s this post for me. I’m a specialist working on automotive safety testing who also happens to be a woman. My boss is also a woman, we have some women test engineers, and the most senior test assessor where I work is also a woman.
If anyone wants to ask me about the state of testing vehicles vs. sexism, or anything about vehicle testing for that matter, I’m happy to talk about my work because I love it.
Unfortunately given that the part of this article regarding vehicle safety is so woefully wrong, I have doubts about the rest of it. This doesn’t help make things better for anyone IMO, it just gets people mad.
It makes me very happy that you’re open to this! I’ll write a proper mini-essay tomorrow (when I don’t need to get some sleep), because many women have worked hard to improve safety outcomes for everyone regardless of body shape, and future is looking bright too.
What I will say for now is that I think I’ve seen at least one of your referenced books before, and it quoted statistics that were well out of date.
You get settled in, enjoy whats shaping up to be a great series, look forward to seeing what happens with the characters once they’re introduced … aaand the writing trips over it’s own feet and faceplants into the ground like so many defeated enemies....
Aside from it sounding as horrible as Facebook, the rush of new users is probably because a) Instagram users can go straight in, b) curiosity, and c) oh god what is Elon thinking. They probably aren’t aware of Mastodon. Or Lemmy.
the details aren’t super important and i’m not going to go into particular depth here but, in summary: i am on break. the burnout is quite bad. the “avalanche analogy” is pretty apt for what i’m dealing with here....
Gotta take care of yourself first, nobody is going to begrudge you of that. I know exactly how you feel, I’ve been through the same thing before … like they say, don’t light yourself on fire to keep others warm.
You’ve got a good group of volunteers, they’re taking care of things, don’t come back until you feel completely ready!
Sometimes a visual is nice just to help hammer home just how bad things have gotten in parts of the United States. We've got a lot of fighting left to do for trans rights.
It feels odd to see it laid out graphically, the culture wars really are cutting the US up into bits.
I feel so bad for trans people living there now, and also worried that the far right here in Europe is relentlessly trying the same tactics too (though with less success over all, they've made headway).
You know the scene in The Matrix where Neo gets a cookie, and there's a sign above the door that says "know thyself" ... well, the knowing thyself is a tricky thing that most people never try to do. Often because it's too hard or scary. But you're working it out, and by the time you've settled on the big questions you'll know kung fu how to do makeup and find clothes.
Two things to remember: There's no "right" answer so these things can take time. There's no "right" way to be a woman or any other gender (I have no fucking clue regarding makeup, for instance).
The admin of sh.itjust.works has been approached but as of yet has failed to reply to concerned Lemmy users. I’m glad Beehaw admins look out for us by cutting off instances that host communities like this.
One community on an instance, the users of that instance (who partake of The_Donald, for instance) are users of all federated instances. Thus if federated they would have fun by turning every other available community into an unpleasant experience.
As a reddit example, after posting on archery and motorcycle related subs I received threatening and sexual messages. Beehaw is the first place I've seen that actively wants to avoid that from day one, and I really hope it succeeds. Being cautious over defederation has been a big plus point for me.
I just don't know what to make of this migration. I hate that it has to happen and I hate that many trans people can't leave even though they want to. I hope it's also an opportunity to build stronger communities in new places....
After the Brexit vote I moved away from the UK, one of the reasons is my partner is from another country and there was a general feeling of hostility in the air ... I can empathise with those leaving, and if it were me I'd be doing the same thing!
FWIW making a new life has been very rewarding and we're in a much better place, moving can be about making something new more than losing something old. Now when I visit "home" I feel very glad to have got away.
I'm lucky to have a space (with nothing killable behind it) in which to practice, this was at 15m but I can go up to 30m (if I don't care about having any grouping ... I'm still quite new)
Beehaw on Lemmy: The long-term conundrum of staying here
Yesterday, you probably saw this informal post by one of our head admins (Chris Remington). This post lamented some of the difficulties we’re running into with the site at this point, and what the future might hold for us. This is a more formal post about those difficulties and the way we currently see things....
Spanish FA president Rubiales resigns over Hermoso kiss (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Recommendations of non-Apple products with similar longevity?
EDIT: Getting a ton of great responses thanks everyone
Mortal Kombat 11 on sale for PS4
Not a very old game, but I just picked up the “Ultimate Edition” for €10 on sale, first time I’ve touched a fighting game since the first Soul Caliber on Dreamcast....
Delta Chat: Everything-apps without platforms - say 'hi' to xstore 😊 (delta.chat)
Italian man crushed to death by thousands of falling cheese wheels (ground.news)
The last words I had with someone at Pride tonight, someone who I thought was maybe a new friend was - "well, you're not a real woman anyways".
I should have stayed home with my cats and ordered take-out. The gays are just as transphobic as anyone else. Fuck people. I opened myself up and I'm mad I did.
The College Student Who Decoded the Data Hidden in Inca Knots (www.atlasobscura.com)
Manny Medrano cut loose on spring break by analyzing a set of khipus.
Worryingly high number of queer men facing abuse and violence in relationships (www.thepinknews.com)
Igniting the Design Uprising: Dismantling the Patriarchy, Challenging Boundaries, and Celebrating a Post-Patriarchal Era (www.violabehringer.com)
Discover the impact of male gender bias in design, as we unveil its consequences and advocate for change. Explore fields shaped by this bias and join us in creating an inclusive design world that celebrates diversity and creativity when all voices are heard.
Any hard core fans care to weigh in on my to-watch list?
I enjoy a bit of anime, but I don’t follow all the news and shows - I just pick up stuff by recommendations or a bit of searching....
What's the worst example of an anime fumbling the story?
You get settled in, enjoy whats shaping up to be a great series, look forward to seeing what happens with the characters once they’re introduced … aaand the writing trips over it’s own feet and faceplants into the ground like so many defeated enemies....
Meta's New Instagram Spinoff, Threads, Looks Like the Opposite of Existing Fediverse Services
cross-posted from: discuss.online/post/128452...
informal PSA: i am (and have been) on indefinite break
the details aren’t super important and i’m not going to go into particular depth here but, in summary: i am on break. the burnout is quite bad. the “avalanche analogy” is pretty apt for what i’m dealing with here....
June Anti-Trans Legislative Risk Map (www.erininthemorning.com)
Sometimes a visual is nice just to help hammer home just how bad things have gotten in parts of the United States. We've got a lot of fighting left to do for trans rights.
Any possibility of splitting the Sports community into Sports News and Sports Pursuits?
I'm putting this in it's own thread because it's not so much a community request as a usage mismatch....
Sports psychology for overcoming distraction?
Has anyone got tips for overcoming distraction?...
I think I might be a woman
During the pandemic I came out as non-binary due to my personal feelings on how I perceived myself and the way I am....
Defederating was the right call. The_Donald is being hosted on sh.itjust.works. (i.imgur.com)
The admin of sh.itjust.works has been approached but as of yet has failed to reply to concerned Lemmy users. I’m glad Beehaw admins look out for us by cutting off instances that host communities like this.
Anti-Trans Bills Spark Mass Migration as 130-260K Trans People Flee Home States (truthout.org)
I just don't know what to make of this migration. I hate that it has to happen and I hate that many trans people can't leave even though they want to. I hope it's also an opportunity to build stronger communities in new places....
Archery - my back garden practice space (beehaw.org)
I'm lucky to have a space (with nothing killable behind it) in which to practice, this was at 15m but I can go up to 30m (if I don't care about having any grouping ... I'm still quite new)