overview for metaphortune

I hiss in your general direction! by metaphortune in c/cat@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago

Make sure we give proper credit to CatCosplay!

[image] Emotional support truck by metaphortune in c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago

I think a significant part of this problem is that, from what we can see in the photo, they 100% should have pulled forward so that they didn't entirely block the sidewalk. Someone coming through there on a wheelchair or with a stroller would have a real bad time. It also looks like it's out in the road a little, which is very inconsiderate as well.

Paid Leave Olympics by metaphortune in c/workreform@lemmy.world

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

Well yeah, but what this image doesn't mention is what would happen to the shareholders if we had paid leave for all in the US 😰 /j

Gen Z job seekers should be willing to work for free, long hours, ‘willing to do anything,’ says Squarespace CMO by metaphortune in c/workreform@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 323 points 2 months ago

Gen Z job seekers should be allowed to steal everything this person owns.

Wealthy Canadians announce BMW X3 convoy to protest capital gains tax hike by metaphortune in c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago

How many turn signals do we think are going to be used during this convoy?

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How do you find motivation when it's not there? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by metaphortune@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Whether it be to do your job, get your schoolwork done, clean your house, work on your creative passion, etc.

Bonus points if you're someone without reasonable self-control so saying something like "I can only have a cookie after I do this/while I do this" doesn't work for you and you're just going to eat the cookie and not do it.

U.S., Canada put 7 year ban on all forms of salmon fishing in Yukon, Alaska by metaphortune in c/canada@lemmy.ca

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 20 points 6 months ago

Read the title, thought "oh, the first nations folks are gonna be PISSED" and was pleased to find out it was their idea.

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Downloading Youtube videos with DRM (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by metaphortune@lemmy.world to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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Doing some research on things that I will absolutely never do. Let's say a nefarious party wanted to download a video from Youtube, say, an episode of the TV show Community. The downloaders I have researched for Linux (Youtube Downloader Plus + Parabolic) will not let me download any episodes that have DRM. Are there any that DO let you do so, preferably while removing the DRM so it could be used on Jellyfish or Plex?

A crowd destroyed a driverless Waymo car in San Francisco by metaphortune in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 39 points 7 months ago

Just in time for the Bell Riots 👀

What is your most embarrassing "ate the onion" moment? by metaphortune in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 23 points 8 months ago

Do April Fools jokes count? I was bereft after reading an article 13+ years ago from a trustworthy gaming site that said Armor Games (a popular flash game dev at the time) was taking over all development for the Elder Scrolls games.

(In retrospect, maybe that wouldn't have been the worst thing after Skyrim came out)

What are your "poor person" money life hacks? by metaphortune in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 24 points 10 months ago

Mostly agree, but a lot of thrift stores in the US have gotten significantly more expensive and lower quality over the past 10-20 years. You can blame resellers (like vintage stores) for at least the second part of that, but also fast fashion in general.

Millennials: It's ok to mourn the death of social media by metaphortune in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 23 points 11 months ago

I grew up on forums / IRC / IMs, later transitioned to Myspace, then Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr / Instagram. I had a lot of fun over the years, it definitely saddens me that I can't get the things I liked about those experiences back.

What do you use Best Buy/ Big Box Electromics Store for? by metaphortune in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If you've got a Micro Center near you, that's the way to go. They may not be small but they're definitely not Best Buy and their selection is typically great, barring any industry-wide shortages.

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News outlets you like in Pittsburgh? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by metaphortune@lemmy.world to c/pittsburgh@lemmy.world

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Hey all,

Just curious - what are the news outlets you like? Obviously not thinking about the paper being struck right now. Is there much of a difference in quality/trustworthiness of the TV news stations?

Otherwise, I've been checking our PublicSource and Pittsburgh Union Progress.

Anybody feel like 2023 could be another 1997 for Star Trek? by metaphortune in c/startrek@startrek.website

[-] metaphortune@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

IMO, the cancellation and disrespectful streaming removal of Prodigy is enough of a black mark to keep it out of that category. Regardless of if you like/care about Prodigy, the show got completely screwed and deserved better.

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Highmark Stadium always provides - Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Detroit City FC last night (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by metaphortune@lemmy.world to c/football@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1580433 A slightly rainy night here in Pittsburgh but a delicious 2-0 over Detroit. Hounds solidifying their place as #1 in the USL Championship (with Sacramento Republic 3 points down but a game in hand).

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Atlantic Puffins in Newfoundland (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by metaphortune@lemmy.world to c/birding@lemmy.world

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As seen at the Elliston Puffin Viewing Site. Phenomenal time there, I loved seeing these little goof balls go about their days.

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Does Costco have Morningstar Farms products where you live? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by metaphortune@lemmy.world to c/costco@lemmy.world

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Hi all. My partner saw online about Costco having big packs of Morningstar Farms Chik Patties/Grillers/etc. but we haven't been able to find it at our local Costco in Pittsburgh. Wondering if this a regional thing or if it might be an equivalent to Aldi's "Special Finds"? Any input would be appreciated!

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Realtor recommendations in the city? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by metaphortune@lemmy.world to c/pittsburgh@lemmy.world

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Hey y'all, allow me to be the first to do an "asking for advice" post on here. Anyone have recommendations for realtors that are based in/specifically focus on the City of Pittsburgh? I feel like I've seen way too many who are like "Pittsburgh Realtor!!! Based in Cranberry Township (or other far out suburb/exurb)" and that I want to avoid that hassle. We have to live inside the city limits due to my partner's job with the city (and honestly, we'd probably be living in the city anyways). Looking primarily at neighborhoods in the South Side with good public transit options.

Any advice is appreciated!