[-] Rob@lemmy.world 70 points 1 month ago

The charging port is one thing. What’s worse to me is that it’s just a shit mouse.

Had to use one for two days recently; my wrist started hurting like hell. It lacks basic ergonomics and the scrolling is horrendous.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 108 points 2 months ago

In Europe, this is hardly a problem. I’ve recently been on the road more in the US, and it sucks. But I think it’s more so due to cars being ridiculously big and their lamps being way off the ground.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 51 points 6 months ago

My dog: “I’ll have the vintage mud puddle, please.”

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 63 points 7 months ago

Then you and many you knew should’ve been brought up with better manners.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 46 points 1 year ago

This is a terrible take and I would’ve expected better from Martin Brundle. A sport can be challenging and entertaining without endangering athletes well-being to such a degree. If the choice is to either DNS/retire or push the driver beyond the limit, you’re always incentivising the worse choice.

Sure, F1 carries an inherent risk, but there’s no need to make it actively worse. Qatar is a terrible place to go racing and this weekend proved it. Everyone knows it, and the only reason there’s a grand prix there is money and sports washing.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago

I’m not a fan and think he’s generally a poor choice. But a short stint at a company two decades ago shouldn’t be an instant disqualification… The headline feels sensationalised.

Still incomprehensible Kaag wasn’t proposed, though. Or one of a bunch of other more suitable representatives.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 35 points 1 year ago

On a race-by-race basis it’s not that surprising. But this kind of consistency over the course of a season is absolutely incredible.

A race such as today's could easily have broken up his streak. At this point I’m just curious how far he can take it.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 79 points 1 year ago

If there’s one dish where I feel it’s a waste to eat animal meat, it’s hamburgers. Vegetarian alternatives have come a long way and in a burger they’re often the superior option.

There’s a small difference for sure, but the BM patties are far from inferior. And much of the difference is masked by condiments anyway.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 301 points 1 year ago

One good thing to come out of Reddit’s demise is that I hadn’t read her name in about three weeks.

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 47 points 1 year ago

Let’s Gamble, Try Merging!

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 71 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

One thing that’ll need serious consideration:

I feel like it’s inevitable that Lemmy will get an advertisement module that admins can enable. Alternative monetisation methods can also work, such as subscriptions. But users will have to realise that servers aren’t free.

If you’re an admin for a small community and are willing to carry the burden: great. If you’re hosting a community that can support itself by donations: also great. But sooner or later we’ll need some ways to make servers sustainable.

(Not a fan of advertisements and would prefer to be a paying user, but as Lemmy takes off we shouldn’t look down on admins trying to mitigate their expenses).

Edit: sorry if you saw this comment two or three times, posting can still be a bit buggy…

[-] Rob@lemmy.world 53 points 2 years ago

I don’t think Reddit will see a huge drop in users in the short term. But hopefully this whole kerfuffle will give a big enough boost to Lemmy to kickstart its network effect.

Engagement is the most important thing to be striving for right now!

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