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[–] discusseded@programming.dev 0 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Think about what you just said in response to my story. You're so ready to tar and feather that you're willing to tell me that somehow you know the true intent of my sister better than her own brother.

In this cartoon of a world you live in, I hope someday you find room for nuance.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago (10 children)

What's stride?

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I recall there being laws in place to protect people in your position. Since you had to move across the country to remain employed and they let you go after you did so, you might be entitled to money or your job to some extent. Sorry, I have no idea the name of such laws or any source, but if I were you I'd look this up on the side because it could mean sustaining you out there while you get situated.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 13 points 2 years ago (18 children)

My sister is a sweetheart who loves animals, nature, people, and has given so much of her time and money to take care of our mother.

She voted Trump and it seems like she would do it again. Why?

She's a fundamentalist evangelical Christian. You have to understand the Christian slant if you're setting out to understand Trump voters. It's not the only lens to see the MAGA phenomenon through, but it's a big one.

Why are those two tied together so tightly, even though it's glaringly obvious that Trump isn't a Christian himself and doesn't espouse their values? He gave them all the things they wanted. And he'll keep doing it.

You'll find plenty of other people backing Trump as well, and many will be total assholes and pond scum. The liberal tears crowd, the trolls. Probably the ones many commenting here are talking about. But I suspect these types are only the vocal minority and it's people like my sister who are a much more silent majority. They are beloved people in their communities, they are not the monsters you would make them out to be. It takes an open mind to understand their position. Make sure you're ready to explore and understand without judgement, or else you might as well just write them off and find something more productive to use your time with.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 12 points 2 years ago

He's sweating Mac sauce.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

Shoot, I can afford 5 schmeckles a month.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

I could never get a whistle when exhaling no matter what I tried. It takes no effort for me to whistle while inhaling though, but the range and volume are limited this way.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 18 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Well, that solidifies my plan for graphene os on this 7pro and once fairphone comes state side I'm going all in. Been moving to Proton services and this will be the first and last Google phone I get. So sick of their backtracking on everything I enjoy. Fuck Google.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Hey great topic. I've been thinking about expanding supportability for my scripting and I think this will help me take things to the next level at work.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

Nice, I've been getting into the .net method calls and this fits right in with the style. I have a number of scripts I can use this in right away so thanks for the article!

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Because one is an app and the others are a technology standard. I can install Signal on my phone and use it to talk to people securely.

Where do I go to get XMPP or Matrix? Can I trust app makers to have correctly implemented the protocols? When it comes to security I tend to trust larger entities versus the garage startup.

[–] discusseded@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh I am so glad you're ok. The second you called for a trigger warning my heart just reached right on out for you. I was saying to myself out loud, "oh no, peanuts4life are you ok?" and then you said you were. Such a relief.

And your suicide advice? Top notch. I'm going to make sure that every time I hear someone threaten their own life, I'm going to tell them "Don't. First you have to confess your pain. Don't you know how different people's perceptions can be?"

Then they're going to say "Yo, you're right. I must never kill myself, but especially not before confessing my pain."

Such worldly wisdom, I'm practically speechless.

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