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grysbok

@ grysbok @lemmy.sdf.org

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I'm a systems librarian in an academic library. I moved over the Lemmy after Rexxit 2023. I've had an account on sdf.org since 2009 (under a different username), and so I chose this instance out of a sense of nostalgia. I do all sorts of fiber arts (knitting, cross stitch, sewing) and love dogs.

  • FOSS infrastructure is under attack by AI companies

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  • It's also a huge problem for library/archive/museum websites. We try so hard to make data available to everyone, then some rude bots come along and bring the site down. Adding more resources just uses more resources--the bots expand to fill the container.

  • Free Him!

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  • I read it more as ignorant and rude than racist. Like, if I said "all y'all ought to do blah" and was questioned on it, I'd assume the questioner just hadn't been exposed to folks with that dialect.

    Or like how my brother would make fun of people with a Boston accent while he was a tourist in Boston, getting directions from someone with a Boston accent. Ignorant and rude.

    Of course, I'm white AF and my primary exposure to AAVE is online, so I might be totally missing subtext/context/supertext. Also my brother is an asshole.

  • How people react when they see me work.

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  • I also love it. It was my go-to back when I had to walk inexperienced sysadmins through configuring stuff, in my tech support days. I really appreciate all the commands being listed at the bottom.

  • RFK Jr. Reportedly Had a Call With Texans Helping Distribute Unproven Measles Remedies

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  • It's funny because Chinese snake oil (made from Chinese water snakes) may have actually been effective for aches and soreness due to its high omega-3 content. Then, American charlatans got ahold of the "snake oil" idea and made it with "alternative" ingredients (mineral oil, maybe rattlesnake if you're lucky) that did not convey the same benefits.

  • Trump Boosts Message Telling Americans to ‘Shut Up’ About Egg Prices

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  • I use a shelf-stable egg replacer in my baking, mostly because I hardly ever have eggs on hand. (Bob's Red Mill is the brand I see, but I'm sure there's other brands out there)

    I guess I'm big on shelf-stable substitutes for stuff that goes bad fast: I also have powdered milk for baking/sauces, and textured vegetable protein to add protein and texture to things I'd usually use ground meat for, where the meat's flavor would be overpowered by the sauce anyway.

  • We found a DOGE guy at NASA because his Google Calendar was public

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  • Class schedule and track meetups?

  • ‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners

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  • Last time I went to a new-to-me grocery store that I didn't have a loyalty card for, I just used [local area code]-867-5309. Jenny hasn't failed me yet.

  • recommended dashcams?

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  • That's sounds wickedly retro-brilliant and I love it. Would it use full-size VHS tapes, or those dinky ones that fit into a full-size converter?

  • A quarter of US shoppers have dumped favorite stores over political stances

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  • I've been having good luck with Mercari. It's an online flea market where individuals sell their stuff. It helps that I dress boring and know my size in a few specific brands/items.

  • recommended dashcams?

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  • I ended up ordering a VF-VS1 VIOFO VS1 mini. It seemed low-hassle, and I'm happy with audio + front video.

  • recommended dashcams?

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  • I'll probably go the long-cable route. It's a 2008 car, so I'm not winning any style points anyway. I'll ask my mechanic if they could hardwire it next time I'm in.

    Thanks!

  • recommended dashcams?

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  • I hadn't thought of mounting behind the mirror and running wiring along the edge of the window. That makes sense, thank you. I'll take a look at your suggestion. 😊

  • recommended dashcams?

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  • I'm mostly worried about wiring and having a distraction in my field of view, so mounting behind the rear-view mirror might work. I already have a parking tag there, but there might be space for both. Thanks!

  • recommended dashcams?

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  • I thought about a mobile app, but something that consistently records is better than relying on my faulty memory.

    I'll take a look at 70mai, thanks.

  • Kansas Voters in 'Find Out' Phase as Effects of Anti-Vaccine-Mandate Law Turn Into Historic Tuberculosis Outbreak

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  • I'm a millennial and my college required that test prior to enrolling in classes. That was the first time I took the (rather distressing, tbh, maybe they should have to warned me) skin inflatey test.

    I just looked and my college still requires that test. So, might just be a regional thing. Grad school in the same state didn't require the test, so maybe it had to do with staying in the dorms in undergrad?

  • Stop Treating Phone Numbers As A Digital ID

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  • Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

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  • Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

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  • It’s Clear Enough What Elon Musk Did. The ADL’s Response Is Pathetic.

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  • Yes. I keep reminding myself my Jewish friends did not choose to attack the Gazans and don't agree with Israel's actions, but wow is the antisemitic brain worm whispering at me.