dax

joined 2 years ago
[–] dax 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Sure did, I think it was part of a bunch of tests we had to do for the... Presidential Fitness Award or something?

It was done in Elementary school, so Fall 87->Spring 93? I have no idea if they're still doing any of that crap now though.

I do remember it being the neatest dang thing because our school had like this entire wall of collapsible gym equipment that folded out like a playground with like 2 or 3 story monkeybars and gigantic poofy mats at the bottom, and you better believe some kids fell off.

The more I think about it, the more I suspect they don't let them do that anymore

[–] dax 52 points 1 year ago (27 children)

My natural inclination is toward black gallows humor in situations like these, but I have to keep reminding myself that a lot of people are going to get harmed and laughing is an unacceptable faux pas.

I also have to remind myself that "not knowing what to do with all these feels" may result in unhelpful reactions.

Yet I still want to stand on DeSantis' head and shout "what the hell did you damn well expect you fucking troglodyte". Feelings are tricky.

[–] dax 10 points 1 year ago

correct, but now you've just identified two separate types of tearing, both happening at different times. put them together and the perceived frequency will be significantly worse than it was prior.

being able to zero one of those out and only worry about the other means you can hopefully optimize a better solution - as much as one can when you can't realistically atomically update the entire display from top to bottom.

[–] dax 4 points 1 year ago

A bit more liquid and a lot more garlic. It's still distinctly a chili sauce, but the garlic is way more present imo

[–] dax 11 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I've legit been enjoying "offbrand" sriracha's way more anyway. My current go-to is https://fixhotsauce.com/

[–] dax 22 points 1 year ago

I don't use this word often, but I'm going to now.

Heinous.

[–] dax 1 points 1 year ago

It's the same with telephone calls, you may as well just set my desk on fire and achieve the same result!

[–] dax 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I can relate; I have no problem with visual notifications. Barely registers as a blip.

But a sound notification? It's like watching a 300mph crash test into a solid concrete wall. So I can totally sympathize, which is why it's nice that it asks you if you want it on or not vs. being on by default.

I'm fucking looking at you, Discord.

[–] dax 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I mean, sure. Discord, mattermost, slack - they all ask for and get notifications. Ditto my email.

Why wouldn't I want that?

[–] dax 9 points 1 year ago

it's our generation's Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra!

[–] dax 7 points 1 year ago

some states don't have primaries; they have caucuses. which means you get to spend an entire day in a room with a bunch of other people arguing.

if you're conflict avoidant, that's the equivalent of a root canal without anesthesia.

[–] dax 1 points 1 year ago

they need to get out there and make a few stump speeches

view more: ‹ prev next ›