[-] clark@midwest.social 2 points 3 days ago

The bible is filled with contradictory passages. How can Ephesians 6:5 and Galatians 5:1 coexist as part of an allegedly true belief system?

[-] clark@midwest.social 1 points 4 days ago

Makes for a great phone wallpaper.

[-] clark@midwest.social 2 points 4 days ago

I almost wholly agree with you. Just for me, personally, I do see a “point” in reading/“watching” porn even if it doesn’t get me aroused; it’s a source of entertainment and sometimes an art form, just like any other media. I never can get beyond hot and excited though, so it also doesn’t “do” anything for me.

[-] clark@midwest.social 2 points 4 days ago

I checked them out just now, looks interesting. Have you got any more suggestions on you?

[-] clark@midwest.social 5 points 4 days ago

I am not looking to download a FOSS app on an iPhone. I am merely looking for a FOSS app similar to Apple Maps in terms of functionality.

[-] clark@midwest.social 6 points 5 days ago

If I had to guess, I would say it’s because most porn does not cater to women and the female gaze. When it comes to books and any kind of media that isn’t visual, you have to make up the visuals yourself, which opens up the door to creative thinking and taking control of your fantasies instead of merely being told “this is what’s happening objectively, like it or not.”

[-] clark@midwest.social 4 points 5 days ago

Much less. Sure enough I detest the porn industry and everything it stands for, but sometimes I get cravings. Once in a while I look up pegging porn, and there was a period some months ago where I read hentai.

I wish those frisky vintage magazines would make a comeback, filled with erotic and (con)sensual photography. Depicting all bodies and pairings. Include a little light bondage or hint at pegging/reversed gender roles and I’d be a monthly subscriber.

[-] clark@midwest.social 9 points 5 days ago

Great thread this.

Adding onto it; anybody know any FOSS alternatives close enough to Apple Maps in terms of functionality? I mean making routes and tracking your vehicle on your way to the destination along with any warnings of construction work or accidents.

[-] clark@midwest.social 3 points 5 days ago

Well. I found free downloadable versions of the Mad Max novels there. So that’s kewl. Also a good source for ebooks, if I don’t feel like reading words.

[-] clark@midwest.social 2 points 5 days ago

Well. I found free downloadable versions of the Mad Max novels there. So that’s kewl. Also a good source for ebooks, if I don’t feel like reading words.

[-] clark@midwest.social 3 points 6 days ago

I'm amazed that this C/ exists.

Currently fixating on MM and felt I needed to make a sub. Especially considering lots of people have already watched Furiosa and likely have opinions on it (psst, I made a post about that).

[-] clark@midwest.social 3 points 6 days ago

I know I did anyway!

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My advice to Gen-Z (lemmy.world)

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16317952

My advice to Gen-Z

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by clark@midwest.social to c/madmax@midwest.social

Title.

What did you like? What didn’t you like? Any character that stood out to you, or any character that you felt was missing compared to Fury Road?

Not sure if this’ll gain traction. Oh well.

Quite liked this guy’s performance as Immortan Joe. Good man. The actor, not the character.

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by clark@midwest.social to c/madmax@midwest.social

Hi Mad Max fans.

Made this community mostly solely to ask this question. Since I can’t seem to attain a physical copy of this 2015 comic, does anybody have a PDF version one can download?

Thanks.

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submitted 1 month ago by clark@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Hello all.

I am once again asking for your technical advice. Maybe somebody else will find this thread useful and ask about their preferences, too.

What I mean by "budget" is the price range of 300-600 dollars.

My priorities are as follow:

  • Great battery life (!)
  • Lightweight
  • Quiet fans and keyboard
  • Able to run Linux (!)

What I will use this computer for is:

  • Writing documents, viewing PowerPoints, the occasional call.
  • Watching Youtube and movies.
  • Scrolling the web and engaging with sites such as Lemmy.

I will NOT be using the computer for any coding, programming, video- or photo editing. The occasional gaming may occur, but it's only one lightweight game I play on Steam from time to time.

What I have been looking at so far has been: Acer Aspire 5, Acer Swift 3, and the Lenovo Slim Series. Unfortunately, I don't know much about computers so I can't tell if these candidates are worth considering.

Furthermore, I don't really know what Ryzen or AMD entails. I think Ryzen is more apt for gaming? In which case, I'll be an AMD user. As long as it's able to run Linux, no problem.

Sorry to dump my personal insecurities on you all, but what say you, Lemmings? What is your verdict?

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submitted 2 months ago by clark@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

Is there a name for this specific concept? Where somebody invents something (to do them good) but then that thing turns around and backfires on them?

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by clark@midwest.social to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

Sorry, might not be the right place, but I thought I’d ask.

I’m looking for a FOSS app where you can create your own dictionary: insert words and their meanings, and smoothly sort them in different word classes. I tried out the app Kalimaty, and it’s great, except for the fact it’s subscription-based and does not have many options for the free tier.

If there is no such app like this, is there another way I can make my own dictionary? I have written the words down in my notes but because there are so many it’s hard to keep track of all of them and it slows the Notes app down.

Cheers!

*should mention I am on iPhone.

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Just had a thought while watching TNG.

In “Code of Honour,” the episode begins as stardate 41235.25. Then, after Natasha is captured, Picard voices that “one whole day” has gone by and the stardate is 41235.32. Does this mean one day in TNG is equal to 0.07 (stardate)? Or do the last 5 numbers have no meaning at all?

I know it’s a widely discussed issue in this community. Maybe I’m on the completely wrong track and maybe there is another consensus. But I thought it would spark conversation. Cheers!

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Hello all. I wanted to make this post because I feel like venting a bit. I know the “cure” to my problem is CBT or exposure therapy, but I was hoping to speak to like-minded people or anybody who feels like sharing their thoughts.

I hate that I’m not able to enjoy summer like most others. I hate that I flinch at the very sound of buzzing or the sight of flying insects. I know that it’s an irrational fear, I know it’s not normal and I know I look stupid when I cover my ears or flee into my room whenever I see or hear an insect. I’ve been told “they can’t hurt you, they’re nothing” so many times and I know they can’t hurt me but why is there minimal understanding of this phobia? I hate that whenever I tell people about this, I’m mostly met with “yeah they’re disgusting I hate them too”; it’s not that I find them disgusting, it’s that they cause me heart-pumping palm-sweating fear. It’s that I can’t enjoy landscapes and being out in the country like regular folks, I’m always alert and on the watch whenever I’m on an excursion because the fear and anxiety is so greatly installed in me. It’s that I sometimes end up hallucinating the buzzing sounds that jerks me awake.

This definitely sounds like self-pity, and honestly it is. Because sometimes you just feel sorry for yourself and today is that day for me. I hope I can enjoy this summer despite these creatures. I hope I can speak to people who suffer from the same phobia, or people with any degree of empathy at all.

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by clark@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Edit: THANK YOU ALL! I am taking all recommendations into consideration and will be giving them a listen sometime. I was a little overwhelmed hence my lack of response, but I greatly appreciate what you’ve written. (-:

Yes, this is a “suggest me songs” post. Only because I don’t know which other community is more appropriate.

I’m looking to revamp my main playlist and clean out songs I don’t revisit all that often. I was hoping you all could suggest some songs OR albums based on my current taste. The other reason I make this post is because I fear I’ll go my entire life without hearing fantastically underrated albums, and I know lemmists to have taste.

That being said, here are some of my favourite artists and albums:

  • Lana Del Rey
  • Marina and the Diamonds
  • The Bravery
  • “Disintegration” by The Cure
  • Foreign Air
  • Saint Motel
  • “How to be a Human Being” by Glass Animals
  • Garbage
  • Madonna, especially the albums prior to the 00s
  • Palaye Royale
  • Vendredi sur Mer

I am additionally looking for artists similar to Crystal Castles, Com Truise, and Cults. Anything indie / electro / disco / jazz / poprock / pop-punk is welcome. Honestly, y’all don’t even have to take into consideration what I’ve just listed. Just give me the best you’ve got! Cheers. (:

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Any way to collapse your profile as you scroll down your posts / saved posts? Sometimes I want to send a screenshot of a post I saved but the profile is taking up a lot of space together with the bottom tab bar.

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submitted 2 months ago by clark@midwest.social to c/android@lemmy.world

I just found my first phone ever and decided to start it up. I found out the password and decided to factory reset it since I’m planning on selling it. However, ever since I resetted it, it has been stuck on the same “Installing applications” screen (see image). I tried the volume up+power button+home button tactic and chose factory reset and then boot system, but it won’t budge. Anybody know how to solve this?

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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by clark@midwest.social to c/casualconversation@lemmy.world

I love them so much. Has this sublemmy got any more POTA fans by the way? Y’all looking forward to Part 2 Chapter 1 (aka Planet of the Apes 4)?

*Sorry about the video format, I don’t know how to publish videos directly. :’)

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