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Landless2029

@ Landless2029 @lemmy.world

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  • Watermarks offer no defense against deepfakes, study suggests

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  • So you want to EMB make, model and SN into images now? Metadata on crack

  • Brave browser blocks Windows feature that takes screenshots of everything you do on your PC

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  • Actual optional things are disabled by default.

  • Republicans shut down House floor to avoid Epstein vote

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  • If they did return to where they were elected from and interacted with the people. Mayors and town halls. That would be fantastic. But it's more golf time.

  • Muscle memory

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  • Yeah it's completely valid once I reread my inital comment. I was running errands nonstop and did get why people were so upset.

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  • But is your refrigerator running?

  • Mouse recommendations

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  • Logitech G502

    I've used several mice across nearly all major brands. Maintaining four home office locations and a few for using while on work trips. Confortable and reliable.

    Only issue my wife has is hitting the side button on a web browser and losing saved work via portal apps. I've never hit a side button by mistake.

  • Obligatory monthly "what's your hot take?" question

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  • Yeap.

    I've written off family members due to toxicity and swore off having kids (before the economy went into the shitter).

    Wife also doesn't want to have kids herself, but loves children. If we want kids I'm going to adopt in a few years. Late 40s early 50s. Aiming to provide a good home and support to one or two in need.

    We might start as a foster parents.

  • Obligatory monthly "what's your hot take?" question

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  • I see it everyday. I blame autocorrect for not picking up the grammar.

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  • I'm not like this but I am very curious.

    When I went to the dentist and they were taking molds of my teeth I shared that I was a 3D printing hobbyist and wanted to know a bit about the process. I always start with an apology "sorry I'm curious by nature as an engineer but could you share details on X?"

    Dude was the owner and gave me a full run down. He even told me about the time he got a free rental for a crown 3D printer to have on site. It was stupid expensive but it was free to use for a few months. Then pay to keep it. Get crowns in hours instead of days. He returned it because labs do much better work.

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    I remember that differently...

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  • That scene was so fucking graphic to me...

  • By enii_draws

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  • Trump puts up AI video of Obama being arrested by the FBI in the Oval Office

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  • Yes and nothing will happen from it. News outlets squak. The cult laughs. The "libs" get angry. The government does nothing because even if they did this is a presidental action and he has immunity.

    I can't believe how fucked everything is. I'm over it. I just want to survive with my family.

  • Muscle memory

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  • I appreciate your comment and understanding. It's really my fault for trying to write a concise summary while I'm in line at the grocer.

    Next time I'll make sure I'll just wait until I'm back on my PC or keep my mouth shut.

  • Muscle memory

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  • These events happened over the course of two weeks. I didn't think I'd be scrutinized this much over sharing my experience.

    Crashed into a cyclist while I was going 5 or 10 mph. No idea how fast she was going but I looked right and didn't see anyone. Then left and rolled forward. Then bent her front tire and she dismounted. My car got up to her front axle.

    I immediately got out. Apologized. Asked if she was OK. Offered to call ambulance, taxi or friend. She was upset (rightfully so) but we exchanged info and I gave her my insurance. She turned down my offer to call anyone for assistance or give her a ride to her destination.

    I opened a claim with my insurance immediately. Gave my statement. Told them idk what she wants to do but I'm covering my bases.

    I called her 3 days later. Asked how she was doing. She said she was a little sore but fine. Didn't go to the hospital. I told her I opened a claim and got a PIP if she needs medical attention. She reassured she was physically fine. I offered $200 to repair/replace the bicycle and she accepted. I told her I'd reach out to schedule it later andy insurance was going to call her for a statement. She agreed.

    Told my family about the crash. Glad she was OK. Family warned me to be careful she doesn't continue the claim after getting cash. This is maybe a week later. I consulted a lawyer and they said a letter with XYZ would cover me legally. I also happened to run into a cop at a coffee shop and asked him his opinion. He said it was hard to say but from his perspective I wasn't at fault.

    I scheduled a meet up a week after the accident. Set the location near her at a bank. Safe public place. Presented her with the money order and waiver of liability. She initially didn't want to sign so I explained my side.

    It's just to cover me so she doesn't continue the insurance claim or sue me after the payment. If she's concerned about anything long term she can continue with the insurance claim or take a payment now with a waiver and we go our separate ways. She wasn't happy with signing a waiver but wanted this behind her so she signed (notorized by the bank) and took the payment.

    I really didn't want to say all that because it's a wall of text but being downvoted and attacked for sharing my experience is going to remind me to keep my damn mouth shut.

    Edit: grammar

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  • You have a valid stance and I was driving irresponsibly. I've I have been a cyclist for 35 years. Going on trips driving for miles, so I understand.

    You're not going to change my feelings over our matter that happened 16 years ago and it's in the past. I literally forgot about it until this thread. I only shared my story as a cautionary tale to other readers.

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  • I'm done with this thread. Real nice skipping the part about me learning from the experience.

    You've already made your stance clear and this is an event from literally 16 years ago.

    I've been in exactly 2 at fault accidents in those 16 years. This includes driving for 10 hours a day for years working on the road.

    Yeah I'm done.

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  • I don't get why she didn't just take the complaint and move on. He wasn't pestering her. I feel like the group probably pressured her into action based on his perspective.

    IMO dude shouldn't have bothered. Just keep the memory and move on.

    Its a shame we live in an age where you can't compliment anyone anymore without being attacked.

    I bet if an attractive 20s dude said the same line (minus the old fart bit) and walked away it wouldn't have gone down like that.

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  • Hey I'm a cyclist too and I agree. What i mean by wrong direction is against the flow of traffic. I looked right and saw nothing. Then left and rolled forward trying to get my chance to get into traffic. She came in front of me from the right.

    Also that street has seperate two direction bike lanes.

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  • Idk why my reply didn't save but:

    I did everything by the book. Gave her my info and insurance. I opened a claim and had them take a statement from her.

    I offered her a $200 settlement to replace/repair her bike and she accepted. I surprised her with a waiver of liability and gave her the choice of $200 now or continue with the claim.

    I think I handled it very responsibly as my first incident in my early 20s.

    Do I feel guilty for hurting someone? Yes absolutely. At the same time I'm allowed to be glad to avoid insurance bs.

    I immediately became a safer driver and I hope she was also more careful about going full speed on the sidewalk in the wrong direction of traffic.

    Oh and BTW we even had bicycle lanes on the street. In my state you're treated as a car if you're riding the bike. She wasn't following the rules of the road and probably would have gotten nothing through insurance. Everyone told me not to pay her off.