MrShankles

I originally got one as a self defense tool (though the bevel is 'supposed to be' for breaking a window, like if you're trapped in a car). Whatever's clever lol

Thankfully I never have had to use it for defense or survival, but I'll be damned it I don't use it for almost any reason at all, just because "I can't see that great, I need LIGHT!"

I originally got a small, very bright flashlight, as a form of self-defense (the area I live in isn't the greatest, so you have to be a little more aware). I have several different self-defense options, but the palm-sized flashlight has become one of my favorites... and not just because of self-defense

Yeah, it can blind the hell outta someone and stun them from the sheer 'holy fuck, that burns my eyes', but it became most useful simply because I had it on me all the time.

A cellphone light soon became frustratingly clunky and I still couldn't see that great, when I just needed a quick light. It's an S.O.S, it's a defense tool, it's small and way more effective than a cellphone light... I never thought I would use it as much as I do, but it just became that way because it was almost always on me.

Now I have a little keychain light for the things I would normally pull my cellphone out for, and my pocket flashlight for everything else.

Jumping a car battery on a dark highway?... fuck a cellphone, I want to see everything and for everyone to see me as well (from a distance), so I don't get run over by someone not paying attention

You try to approach me with a weapon?...BLAM, blinded by the strobe light as I make a run for it, and you try to see again

Is that an opossum/skunk/racoon rustling from nearby? POW, power beam activates so I can see the bushes down the block. If it's closer to me, it's also temporarily blinded

Long story short: I hardly used a flashlight either, before I started carrying one for defensive purposes. Now I use it for a LOT of little reasons, and hate not being able to see (very well) because a light isn't bright enough.

It also has a bevel to break a window (like if you're trapped in a car)? But I've (thankfully) never had to use it except for, "I need a flashlight quick". It seems weird, but I understood it once I started carrying it

I fit this description. I'm not a pc gamer, but only due to life circumstances/comfortablility. I've known about the steam deck for a little while now, but didn't understand what I could do with it.

And now they're selling refurbished ones with a warranty? It's only a matter of time, but it's top of my wish list. My conspiracy-side wonders if lemmy communities have been shilling for it. My rational side doesn't really give a fuck, cause it looks like what I've been wanting without having to sit in front of a desktop, or carry around a gaming laptop.

My favorite system in a longtime has been the switch, due to changes in life and how I am able to play. But I'd really love to have that same portability/convenience, as well as more options.

I can't wait to get one lol, I can already see it's almost inevitable for me

I had trouble pulling into a parking spot when I first started driving, because I couldn't judge how close the front of my car was to the car's bumper next to me (as I turned in)

So I started backing-in because I could see everything with my mirrors and could maneuver more easily. I still prefer backing-in, depending on the situation

What a fresh sprog! Beautiful as always

🎶 Oh, Transanarchocommunistic furprogrammerdocious

Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious

If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious

Transanarchocommunistic furprogrammerdocious! 🎶

You doxxed your own alt! Oooohhh, I'm tellllling on you. Good luck forming a new identity now!

I recently just read that somewhere

Intent/consent, what's the difference?

Also /s

Ya damn giraffe-loving gifter

Donate a dollar to Lemmy org, lemmy.world, and your own instance. Raise awareness and funds, so the DDoS attackers can feel good about themselves for something besides just bitching behind a curtain

Nah, same here. If anything, the mild drama has brought even more interactive content to my feed. Like a type of a Streisand phenom or something; it's kinda having the opposite effect for me.

Definitely a lot of wasted energy by pissy people, who get satisfaction from punching air. They could certainly channel it to something better for everyone... but I'm enjoying myself regardless. The only person who can waste your time is yourself, so I hope whoever's being bitchy is at least getting something out of it... cause it looks about as productive as a tantrum to me, and just as funny to watch.

Whoever's being all butt-hurt out there... I'm laughing at you, not with you. And if you're that mad, maybe take your energy and use it to help someone offline. Nobody here will care in a little bit anyway.

Actually, I'ma donate lemme.world a fiver just to drive home my point. Barbara Streisand or some shit lol