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Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Thanks! It's just wild to me that people don't have the curiosity to at least search up something they don't understand first. Also lol at me not seeing my whole mess of cellphone typos before posting, haha

Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

(Kent Brockman voice) JUST TAKE A SCREENSHOT, PEOPLE!!

Aside from reading comprehension, it seems as though people absolutely lack the ability to problem solve. Head scratching is as far as many will go. I can't count how many times I've found inefficient, tedious, or straight up broken systems or out of date info in my office and when I ask people if they've ever contacted IT about it or tried to figure it out they just say "Eh, nah, I just leave it and it works itself out." No. My guy, you're just doing it wrong/taking an extra 15 minutes to do everything you're doing because of the workarounds.

Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Lol instinctively I read your first sentence then skipped the rest, but my brain said "NO, that's what they want you to do!" So I made myself come back and read it. Good content

Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Mm, I think what you're likely arguing about is super contentious, AND complex. I agree that picking the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil (because it is, it says so right in the phrase!). That isn't to say you're necessarily endorsing the second evil, or that youre evil for making the choice. The world is fucked up and complex and no one is perfectly good.

But yeah I think conversations around voting, especially in the US, are really difficult to have because people are extremely opinionated and none of us REALLY know what would happen if we stopped voting altogether, which makes a lot of people anxiously compelled to do it(such as myself)

Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty decent with tech. I definitely know to turn things off and on again, check wifi connection, etc. I'm good with troubleshooting and such, but the IT person at my work who I interact with most treats me like I'm SO DUMB. But I try to remind myself that there are probably so many people who don't know where the power button is on any of their devices lol.

An example: I get logged out of an account on my computer, so I go to reset my password. The password reset requires an account number that I don't have

Message to IT: hey, I need to reset my password for this program, can you send me the account number for it?

IT: on the main login page, beneath the password bar, there should be a link that says "forgot password?" Click that and you should be able to reset it

Me: 😑 explains that if you click on that link it requires you to enter account number to reset it

IT: oh

Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I wonder of more and more people using cellphones for social media has affected this? I use my cellphone primarily and....I definitely don't write my finest work, shall we say. The typos are aplenty too since I type furiously. I'm investing in a laptop for this very reason. I miss having more robust writing skills.

Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

Most recently the complete lack of understanding of a wet bulb temperature comes to mind. In articles discussing this, people completely left out the "wet bulb" part, which they didn't understand, and went on to post comments about "65 DEGREES IS NOTHING, IT REGULARLY GETS OVER 90 WHERE I LIVE!!!". The audacity of some folks. It took me 5 seconds to Google wet bulb temperature to not look like a dumbass saying something like that with my whole chest lol

Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Same here! I've been organizing g a union at my job, and my coworkers all value transparency and collectivism very highly, when when it comes to the actual work and effort of being collective....it falls short.

I'd spent mo ths researching, writing down meeting minutes, making Q&A sheets....All to be asked the same questions OVER AND OVER AND OVER. It's even worse when people are skeptical of the subject at hand, too. Sheesh

What are some of your quirks? in c/autism

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Ooooo this is kinda similar to something I used to do that I described here

The bumpy yellow pad thingies are kind of unsettling now that I think about it

Would there be interest and support in potentially building an art focused lemmy instance? in c/fediverse

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I had experience with mastodon several years ago and so when I moved over here from Reddit I was excited to try and find an instance that resonated with me but alas, the only niche ones are like, furry instances, porn instances, and tech instances. Bummed that there haven't been more that have themes.

This jerk was laid out like this on the floor so I went to go lay with him. He got up to lay in the exact same position on the bed in c/cat

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

I mean he did copyright that pose, he wasn't having me imitate him at all without royalties! Lol

What are some of your quirks? in c/autism

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Oh man this is kinda similar to a quirk I had as a kid. It's kinda hard to explain, but in my old neighborhood we had sidewalks like these. So if you look at the first five rows of squares starring from the bottom of the picture, you'll see that the color of the cement changes on the next row. Well the sidewalks I walked on, there would be like, 3 or 4 rows of blocks with a thicker kinda borderline between eachother. So when I would walk I would step one foot in front of the other in each block and count "one two three four, one two, one two three, one two three" etc, starting the count over every time I crossed the break or change in the cement.

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This jerk was laid out like this on the floor so I went to go lay with him. He got up to lay in the exact same position on the bed (imgur.com)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/cat

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What are some of your quirks? (lemm.ee)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/autism

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Not just what are your autistic traits, but what are some of the silly things or compulsive things you do that you feel is unique/possibly related to your autism?

I always keep a 12' measuring tape on me which is kind of a new thing in the past year. I fuckin love measuring things, and it makes me feel good to have JUST in case.

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how would you opt to wall mount this? (imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I always end up in decision paralysis because I think of way too many possibilities. Is there a way I can avoid brackets? If I am able to drill into studs should I just use normal wood screws? I'll be using it as a tea/spice shelf.

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Looking for tips on eating (lemm.ee)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/adhd

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2969622

I used to love to cook, and as time passes more and more I have become SUPER adverse to it and I have no idea why. Even the idea of say, making oatmeal on the stove or a pack of instant Ramen is too much for me. I do plan on trying to make myself do it and try to form a habit of it but for now I've only been buying pre made/take out food and it's super expensive. How do yall hack this so that you buy groceries you'll actually eat??

Some info:

I don't have a microwave

I'm not super food restrictive

I'm a brat and only like fresh veggies (not precut or frozen), usually organic

I try to avoid preservatives but I do like chicken nuggies/tots/frozen pizzas, but I really want to try and stick to a healthier veg filled diet

An example of something that isn't overwhelming for me to make are protein shakes: put powder, kefir, water, PB&J in a jar, shake it, drink it.

Any advice is super appreciated 🙏

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Looking for tips on eating (lemm.ee)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/autism

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I used to love to cook, and as time passes more and more I have become SUPER adverse to it and I have no idea why. Even the idea of say, making oatmeal on the stove or a pack of instant Ramen is too much for me. I do plan on trying to make myself do it and try to form a habit of it but for now I've only been buying pre made/take out food and it's super expensive. How do yall hack this so that you buy groceries you'll actually eat??

Some info:

I don't have a microwave

I'm not super food restrictive

I'm a brat and only like fresh veggies (not precut or frozen), usually organic

I try to avoid preservatives but I do like chicken nuggies/tots/frozen pizzas, but I really want to try and stick to a healthier veg filled diet

An example of something that isn't overwhelming for me to make are protein shakes: put powder, kefir, water, PB&J in a jar, shake it, drink it.

Any advice is super appreciated 🙏

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Today's ride! I am the definition of bonk. (imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Just started trying to get better at climbing a couple of weeks ago and I'm dead. After mile 15 I was done but had no option but to keep going. 6 miles towards the finish I had to stop 4 times, but I made it!

Add me on ridewithgps: ratboy

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First bike camping trip (San Juan Islands, Washington US) (i.imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/bicycle_touring

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2122492

The San Juan Islands are beautiful! Beach access at both, the islands break up the waves so they just gently lap at the shore. Lots of hills. It was challenging for a first timer who hates climbing but I'm ready to go suffer again 🦵🦵

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First bike camping trip (San Juan Islands, Washington US) (i.imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The San Juan Islands are beautiful! Beach access at both, the islands break up the waves so they just gently lap at the shore. Lots of hills. It was challenging for a first timer who hates climbing but I'm ready to go suffer again 🦵🦵

First ferry ride First hiker biker campsite, San Juan County Park, Friday Harbor Second hiker/biker site Odlin County Park, Lopez Island Palindaba Lavender Farm

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I decided to challenge myself by riding 1,000 miles by the end of the year! (i.imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2120694

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2120674

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2110225

First, if anyone uses ridewithgps, let me follow you!

Today's ride and my progress this year. I've been riding pretty seriously for about 2015. At one point I was working for a bike powered composting service, where I hitched a trailer to my bike and picked up food scraps from peoples homes to bring them to a site to get composted. I'd end up with 200+ lbs on my bike, at 14-20 miles, on my 26+ lb Surly!

Alas, for the past 5 years or so I've become more of a fair weather rider since I moved and it's my rainier where I'm at. Couple with bouts of pretty intense depression and gaining 35 lbs, and I end up back at point A after I build up some muscle and a bit of endurance year after year. I also hate hills lol.

I went on my first bike camping trip a couple of weeks ago, and it was magical. I had no choice but to climb and climb and climb again; the Elevation wasn't that wild but it was just challenging enough. Since then my love of riding has been renewed and I'm going to give myself the lofty goal of 1,000 miles by January. That will pan out to 914.8 miles after today, so close to 200 miles per month. We will see how that goes! I did ride some before I started tracking but I'm going to challenge myself and not count those miles...but now I gotta start recording every ride!

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I decided to challenge myself by riding 1,000 miles by the end of the year! (i.imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/bicycle_touring

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2120674

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2110225

First, if anyone uses ridewithgps, let me follow you!

Today's ride and my progress this year. I've been riding pretty seriously for about 2015. At one point I was working for a bike powered composting service, where I hitched a trailer to my bike and picked up food scraps from peoples homes to bring them to a site to get composted. I'd end up with 200+ lbs on my bike, at 14-20 miles, on my 26+ lb Surly!

Alas, for the past 5 years or so I've become more of a fair weather rider since I moved and it's my rainier where I'm at. Couple with bouts of pretty intense depression and gaining 35 lbs, and I end up back at point A after I build up some muscle and a bit of endurance year after year. I also hate hills lol.

I went on my first bike camping trip a couple of weeks ago, and it was magical. I had no choice but to climb and climb and climb again; the Elevation wasn't that wild but it was just challenging enough. Since then my love of riding has been renewed and I'm going to give myself the lofty goal of 1,000 miles by January. That will pan out to 914.8 miles after today, so close to 200 miles per month. We will see how that goes! I did ride some before I started tracking but I'm going to challenge myself and not count those miles...but now I gotta start recording every ride!

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I decided to challenge myself by riding 1,000 miles by the end of the year! (i.imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/2110225

First, if anyone uses ridewithgps, let me follow you!

Today's ride and my progress this year. I've been riding pretty seriously for about 2015. At one point I was working for a bike powered composting service, where I hitched a trailer to my bike and picked up food scraps from peoples homes to bring them to a site to get composted. I'd end up with 200+ lbs on my bike, at 14-20 miles, on my 26+ lb Surly!

Alas, for the past 5 years or so I've become more of a fair weather rider since I moved and it's my rainier where I'm at. Couple with bouts of pretty intense depression and gaining 35 lbs, and I end up back at point A after I build up some muscle and a bit of endurance year after year. I also hate hills lol.

I went on my first bike camping trip a couple of weeks ago, and it was magical. I had no choice but to climb and climb and climb again; the Elevation wasn't that wild but it was just challenging enough. Since then my love of riding has been renewed and I'm going to give myself the lofty goal of 1,000 miles by January. That will pan out to 914.8 miles after today, so close to 200 miles per month. We will see how that goes! I did ride some before I started tracking but I'm going to challenge myself and not count those miles...but now I gotta start recording every ride!

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I decided to challenge myself by riding 1,000 miles by the end of the year! (i.imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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First, if anyone uses ridewithgps, let me follow you!

Today's ride and my progress this year. I've been riding pretty seriously for about 2015. At one point I was working for a bike powered composting service, where I hitched a trailer to my bike and picked up food scraps from peoples homes to bring them to a site to get composted. I'd end up with 200+ lbs on my bike, at 14-20 miles, on my 26+ lb Surly!

Alas, for the past 5 years or so I've become more of a fair weather rider since I moved and it's my rainier where I'm at. Couple with bouts of pretty intense depression and gaining 35 lbs, and I end up back at point A after I build up some muscle and a bit of endurance year after year. I also hate hills lol.

I went on my first bike camping trip a couple of weeks ago, and it was magical. I had no choice but to climb and climb and climb again; the Elevation wasn't that wild but it was just challenging enough. Since then my love of riding has been renewed and I'm going to give myself the lofty goal of 1,000 miles by January. That will pan out to 914.8 miles after today, so close to 200 miles per month. We will see how that goes! I did ride some before I started tracking but I'm going to challenge myself and not count those miles...but now I gotta start recording every ride!