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- Comment on 5 tomatoes 6 days ago:
Whilst this answer is correct, it’s not entirely accurate, because it is dismissive of the root cause. The logical follow-up question is: “Why is energy billed in kWh?”. If the question/cycle answer continues down this line there will probably be an answer like “because <some person> had to make a decision once, and they chose this because of <some reason>, and now we’re all stuck with it because of convention.”
Anyone who doesn’t understand what joules are probably doesn’t understand what kWh are either. If the billing convention (and every other power consumption label) used joules (of course MJ or GJ) instead, then most people would just accept that as the unit of billing and measurement, and those who understand what the units mean would have an easier time of it.
- Comment on 5 tomatoes 1 week ago:
I am glad someone else has noticed this. Why is my TV’s power consumption reported in kWh/1000 hours?
- Comment on Slurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrp 1 month ago:
I wonder if there is a refill cartridge with the flavour in it that the OS reads from to always display the right logo. Or maybe a touchscreen that the workers use to change it manually.
- Comment on Slurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrp 1 month ago:
It could just be a backlit panel that you place a semi-transparent logo in front. Could be magnetic or slid into place. More resources than a sticker but probably far less than a system-on-a-chip running an OS and displaying the same picture on a monitor all day.
- Comment on And nothing of value was lost 1 month ago:
I agree with all you wrote, and it’s a good point well made. However, in the context of what it’s replying to, it could be interpreted as condoning the death penalty for extremists, which I disagree with, if it was intended that way.
- Comment on Tesla Robotaxi Stops Mid-Intersection After Running a Red Light… The Influencer Onboard Calls It “Impressive” 1 month ago:
I had a Honda with a CVT and it was pretty bulletproof. Never skipped a beat.
- Comment on Donald Trump Said He Promised Ivanka He Wouldn't Date Girls Younger Than Her | “So as she grows older, the field is getting very limited.” 😬 1 month ago:
And, he always keeps his promises…
- Comment on Mmmm suppositories. 1 month ago:
Does Lemmy have a dontdeadopeninside? If not, maybe it’s time for /c/southmouth?
- Comment on We live wasted lives 2 months ago:
I’ve heard this described as a velvet rut.
- Comment on We live wasted lives 2 months ago:
Personally, I sometimes ponder if this is a part of The Great Filter. We have evolved to survive under constant threats in harsh environments, so when those dangers and threats are removed we don’t know how to handle it. We start to perceive minor things as bigger problems. I wonder if this is part of what we need to learn to deal with before we can live peacefully with our neighbours and nature.
- Comment on hol up 2 months ago:
This is funny, but would be more accurate if it said “MAGA Christians” instead of “White Christians”.
I’m an atheist and most of the Christians I know are pretty accepting. It’s almost as if they respect the teachings of Jesus and aspire to be more like him, unlike all too many MAGA Christians.
- Comment on Dear Kevin 2 months ago:
grumpy
- Comment on Dear Kevin 2 months ago:
It’s actually worse still. When I first heard it, the second B wasn’t “boys”. I’m Gen X and it was disgusting to hear even back then. Please don’t lump us in with the boomers. A lot changed in a few short years.
- Comment on Where there's a violence there's a way 3 months ago:
Exactly. FUD is what the opposition use to keep the revolution from happening, to prevent those who want to see change from believing it will work.
And as for accepting others, that’s another big hurdle to overcome. People need to put aside their differences to work towards a common goal, and for that there needs to be organised energetic leadership. Something else that the opposition tries to prevent.
- Comment on Where there's a violence there's a way 3 months ago:
According to this article, non-violent protests are even more effective than violent ones. Mobilise 3.5% of the population at once and you’re free. If any Americans try it, let me know how it goes.
