derf82

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[–] derf82 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Other CEOs that sit on governing boards set the compensation. It’s the same thing.

Sorry, I’ll never buy that it’s fair compensation, especially for a nonprofit charity.

[–] derf82 1 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Convenient the C-Suite sticks to a theory that massively benefits themselves. Sorry, it’s bullshit.

And there is ample evidence. Look no further than how every other employee is treated. Do you think they could get the best veterinarians by paying say, $300,000/year? Of course. But they don’t because they recognize the diminishing returns of thinking they have to have the best. But somehow the C-suite makes itself immune.

And that goes back to your example. As an engineer, I can tell you that construction trades are in HUGE demand. Same with civil engineers. Yet pay isn’t going up, at least not much.

Executive pay has gone up far faster than pay for regular workers. Sorry, I don’t buy the explanation that somehow they are the only group struggling to to find top candidates.

[–] derf82 1 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Depends on the job. But I make less than both those numbers. And the construction journeymen make more than me, actually.

Yes, they make less because they are less talented. I completely disagree with your assertion that these executives are more talented. I have yet to meet a business major that wasn’t an absolute moron.

What evidence do you have they are more qualified, besides some paradoxical “they must be because they are in the position” reasoning.?

[–] derf82 1 points 1 week ago (7 children)

But if you want a talented, experienced person to run your org, you have to consider what they could make if they worked for someone else.

That’s such bullshit reasoning. They make more than 99.9% of people. I get that not everyone is great, but you are saying 99.9% of people are all talentless hacks that couldn’t do a decent enough job to the extent that the salary savings would be worth it?

Guess my civil engineering degree and 18 years of experience is a worthless pile of shit.

[–] derf82 37 points 1 week ago (5 children)

I’ve given up on charity. They’ve lobbied sites like Charity Navigator to not count executive compensation as a negative. I’m sick of capitalism ruining everything.

[–] derf82 28 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

ADHD is also connected with increased rates of obesity. While some forget to eat, others can’t stop eating in that never ending search for dopamine.

[–] derf82 1 points 1 month ago

I have yet to see any marketing for Bluesky. The fediverse still takes effort, even if it isn’t necessarily complicated.

[–] derf82 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Blame Connecticut. It’s their fault. It would up benefiting the South, but it was Delaware and CT mad about larger states having more a say.

The South actually wanted proportional representation. They were growing faster and had more land.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_Compromise

[–] derf82 9 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Bluesky is far more user friendly and that’s why the people are going there. I get it, y’all love federation and ActivityPub, but no one wants to pick an instance, much less read a manifesto on decentralized social media. (Frankly, Lemmy has much of the same issues.)

I have had a Mastodon account since Elmo Muskrat bought Twitter, but it’s practically useless as few outside some specific IT-oriented users are on it. I got Bluesky, and it’s been way better as it attracts a larger variety of people.

[–] derf82 1 points 1 month ago

Illegal to sell. Which means you cannot drink it as you cannot obtain it without a cow of your own.

[–] derf82 1 points 1 month ago

I see no deleted comment. In any case, I said Trump would help do it. Not that I supported it.

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Four Roses 2023 LE Lotto (www.fourrosesbourbon.com)
submitted 1 year ago by derf82 to c/bourbon
 

Four Roses limited edition is always one of the best releases of the year, with a blend of several recipes for barrels hand selected. You would need to buy the bottle ($200) at the distillery between September 15th – October 15th.

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submitted 1 year ago by derf82 to c/bourbon
 

Enter for a chance to buy this years Old Forester Birthday Bourbon ($170). A batch taken for 1 day of production and sold to honor the founder’s birthday, it is a traditionally highly sought after limited release. I you win, your bottle must be bought at the Old Forester Distillery in Louisville, KY during September 8, 2023 through December 23, 2023.

 

It appears API rate limiting has effectively killed these alternatives. You essentially get nothing but “Too many requests” 429 errors.

Lemmy sadly does not have the active niche news and discussions I want. But now nothing can be read without going to Reddit. I hate Spez

 

What a garbage human being this cop is. I don't even like dogs, and I can tell that dog was zero threat. Yet he shot the dog, and even continued firing as the dog was running away. And it is clear this asshole doesn't even care, and it is clear Lorain Police just want to sweep it under the rug. It is sickening. Sign the petition to remove this officer: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/justice-for-dixie

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Bourbon Trail Map (www.google.com)
submitted 2 years ago by derf82 to c/bourbon
 

Here is a map I made of tours and tastings on the Bourbon trail (or trail adjacent) in Kentucky. Enjoy planning!

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Welcome to Bourbon! (self.bourbon)
submitted 2 years ago by derf82 to c/bourbon
 

Welcome to the Bourbon community! This is a place to discuss reviews, news, bourbon tourisim, and other things related to America's spirit. A few rules:

  1. No whiskey porn, store alerts, bottle pricing, or selling/trading.
  2. You can talk about bourbon or any other American-style whiskey (rye, wheat whiskey, American single malt, etc). Scotch & Japanese whiskey, however, can stay on their own communities.
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