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  • Is the number of Lemmy users increasing?

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    Yeah and as you have pointed out, the PieFed API is very new and not as mature yet as Lemmy's, so there is value in waiting for it to advance while you work on other things like Svelte upgrades. So long as you enjoy yourself in the doing, it's all good
  • What's your country's version of the blue/green bubble?

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    To the extent that this exists at all, it's basically functioning as a proxy for SES and knowledge of appropriate SES signaling. I'm sure Apple is very happy about it, but it doesnt imply that Apple has some sort of marketing campaign for it. People naturally sort themselves along SES lines.
  • Give me a ten-word poem?

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    Yeah I couldn't figure out a way to make it just 10 words. Just wanted to do a haiku, I guess
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  • What is a word to replace "park?"

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    So human language is generally a problem. It always requires context.
  • What's the weirdest thing you're upset about?

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    Wait, you said a 1x can have a similar range, and then immediately followed up with: you do have to sacrifice either a bit of top end speed or climbing ability It is impossible for both statements to be true at the same time.
  • [WIND] Windiest place you've ever been?

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    Looked like a quaking aspen
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    The law as a machine would lose sight of its purpose as a means to improve society. That's a point of view I don't share, so would like to learn more about. I believe that that's how people who work in the system think about it too. They always try to guess the perpetrator's motivation, and adjust the consequences as if that guess is correct. To me, it looks like a great benefit for those whom those in power can relate to easier: similar background, lingo, etc. And is horrible for those with a non-standard background or neurodiversity. As even when presented with the same facts, the latter receives a worse outcome.
  • What is the devil's weakness?

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    As the devil seems to be a fire-type, I guess water would work.
  • Why can only scream when i sneeze?

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    It's more satisfying though. I do it usually only when I'm away from people.
  • If you had to eliminated by a Pokemon move, what would it be?

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    Lick ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
  • Do you feel sad for people born today?

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    Thanks for responding! I'll drop this extra link while I'm here... https://charm.li/
  • What are you `guilty` of subborning?

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    Idk if I ever did it
  • [EUROPE] Who is your favourite European author?

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    ::: spoiler Tap for spoiler That ending though! ::: Bullshit!
  • What is an anti-hero?

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    Words change, meanings evolve, and it's fun to talk about the nuances of what is and isn't under the umbrella of a concept.
  • What’s one thing you wish more people noticed in everyday life?

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    That would take a whole lot of people being a whole lot more willing to do the dirty work in society though
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    I understand that much, I'm just not sure exactly what the 17 year old part is meant to mean.
  • How should one prepare for high inflation?

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    Preparing for higher than normal rates of inflation or even Hyperinflation is a smart thing to do. I'm not an expert but I have been thinking about this for a bit. How you prepare is going to vary greatly depending on your living standards, your personal situation, your means, and your ability. But basically you want to be as self/comunity suficent as possible, while also investing in things you think will hold its value better than the inflated currencies. Learn to make or do as much you can, either yourself or with assistance from your local community. There is a large range of possibilities but the more you can do yourself instead of outsourcing (outside of your community) will greatly insulate you from inflation. Mending clothes, storing dry goods, sprouting beans, using free and open source software, foraging for food, or maintaining your own bicycles & machinery are all things that can help a lot. Some things might not be possible for you to do while other things might require some investment of sweat equity, training or tools/infrastructure. Things like growing your own food can take a lot of time and resources to start out. But helping a neighbor who already has a garden will teach you much, forge community bonds, and probably help you secure some food. This is all to say that the less you depend on the open market, the less inflation will affect you. Along with reducing your dependency on the open market you should think about your finances and what they will become in a high inflation environment. Using historical examples might be useful or they may not and you should realize that every situation is unique. The key is to hedge your bets and don't look at any one strategy as safe. Utilize fixed low interest debt (or your savings if you have some) to secure investments you know in your gut has some intrinsic value and that is very likely to stay close to your original purchase price. You can try to invest in things that may outpace or grow with inflation, but realize the risks involved. This applies to real estate, stocks, precious metals, other currencies, and pretty much anything that thing you can buy. Things with intrinsic value are more likely to still be worth money in the future, you might not make a profit but when dealing with high inflation the goal is just to not see your assets devalue while all the things around you raise in price. Bonus: I think a lot of this information applies in this context. https://pdfhost.io/v/wzrA1Oiy0_The_Modern_Survival_Guide
  • how do I see who downvoted my post?

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    Locked for rule 5.
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    Do not dick around and write code in your free time?