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Daily Thread - The Long Warm Tuesday of our Souls - 27/06/2023 (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Welcome to today's thread, brought to you by warm heaters, cuddly pets, and green energy!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Good news for those who aren't using Reddit anymore: this DT has almost twice as many comments as the one on Reddit. Thats good for us, since I and a few others were expecting a lot of people to zoom on back to Reddit the moment the sub reopened

One interesting thing I noted from a quick flick through, there seems to be a lot less replies to comments, but a similar amount or maybe even more upvotes than usual. Makes sense since the sub has about 600k members, and like 95% lurk (what's that effect called again? The 90-9-1 rule I think?)

It probably won't last though, I don't think we'll lose many people just put of losing interest at this point, but since Reddit is by far the larger platform and r/Melbourne the larger community, it's just kinda basic maths that eventually more people will go to the larger community on the larger platform and start engaging there. But at least we have cemented ourselves as a solid alternative Melbourne community off Reddit!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The API changes haven't actually hit yet. There's a bunch of apollo/rif users about to get their access yeeted.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I don’t think this will have any impact. I think the vast majority of reddit users, myself included, had no idea there was anything other than the reddit ap or desktop. I googled how many Apollo users there are, looks like about 2million. Reddit says it has 1.6 billion active users. I dunno if those numbers have any accuracy (zero fact checking) but I think the API date will be a wimper for user numbers not the bang it’s been hyped to be.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah, I know. That's why I'm still on reddit

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Made up for sleeping badly for a couple nights by sleeping a whopping 13hrs last night. Feel much better.

PAKIDGE! TIME TO PICK UP PAKIDGE

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Picking up package at this hour?

So holy moly that’s a lot of sleep but I’m glad it’s helped you feel better

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeh i have 24/7 concierge, its the best

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Oh ok. I keep forgetting that, my brain was like she’s heading down to her nearest parcel locker 🤦‍♀️

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Hehe no worries

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

13h sleep sounds like bliss.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Are we doing Wednesday?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Omg so adorable, I was watching a video of a mother cat and her kiten and my mumma cat came into the room and started sniffing all around the speakers because she could hear the little kitten's tiny mews . What a beautiful lady she is.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Decided to suss the smoking room here at JK airport (when in rome etc) and it is a solid compression session.

A staff member with tags walked in holding 2 beers opening the two heavy doors with her feet with an unlit ciggy in her mouth ready to go. Absolute pro compression session-er.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What a day! Hand stretched around 200+ pizza bases and hand peeled 60kg of potatoes. Bought avocado on the way home because guacamole is Miss Peeler's latest food obsession. She and I made said guacamole when I got home. Took some time to admire my young Mr Peeler's new avatar on WWE 2K22 and observe his wrestling game. Did a load of washing (just remembered I haven't hung it up yet. D'oh!) Cooked dinner, did my exercises (day 3) cleaned the bathroom a bit and helped Mr Peeler (Luddite) with phone tech issues. Now I am laying in bed just blobbing out. But I must hang the damn washing. Bugger!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wow. You must be exhausted

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I am pretty tired and my feet are sore, but when I got home I hurt my thumb on the metal serrated strip on the baking paper box. It's the tiniest cut but annoying af. It's always the little things!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

so dumb

See rolling over the folds of my brain,
A heavy fog that covers the pain.
Debt repayments made to Hypnos,
Plus interest paid in cryptic symbols;
Dreams shift and morph with heartbeats,
Each moment a lifetime lived, a feat.
Seek refuge under the starry nightsky
Some dreams are meant to slip on by

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Sigh. Got the real inferior feels today. My co-worker somehow managed to interview and land a new job within two weeks whereas meanwhile I've been applying and interviewing for roles in the same areas over the last few months with no success and feedback ranging from 'we hired internally', 'too much experience' and 'not enough experience'...ugh maybe I just suck at my job.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

My snake plant is suicidal. The leaves are literally crawling out of the pot.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

What’s a good client for iOS for this website? I used Apollo for iOS and that’s the reason I’m cutting back on Reddit.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

There’s an app I’m using called Mlem. It’s the only iOS app out there at the moment. It’s still in beta testing with about 2 weeks to go for official launch. It’s fully inspired by Apollo.

You can download “ TestFlight “ from The App Store and then try to get the latest version here👇

Mlem

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

@hasteee @StudChud while it's not ideal and doesn't look little Reddit, it's worth noting that there are several Mastodon apps which you can use to follow communities (or users) on kbin & lemmy, and you might find that gives you a bit of a window into how different the Fediverse is - it's kindof like being able to post to Reddit from Twitter, and receive replies in your Twitter notifications.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for the reply mate.

I did actually sign up for Mastodon the other day, thought I’d get my preferred username sorted out before the rush for it.

I figure both Twitter and Reddit are on borrowed time but I’d be lying if I said I understood the fediverse just yet.

Will save this tab for tomorrow and get it all checked out!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

@hasteee haha that's one of many differences between Fediverse and gated silos, you don't really need to rush for a username, you choose a server you think is well maintained and fits your ethos and hope for the best, the biggest servers aren't necessarily the best choice. Right now the #threadiverse is groaning under the weight of new users, and because it got attention so suddenly, the servers are often struggling to cope with the increased traffic. that will settle down, but right now aussie.zone seems to be doing well (aus.social Mastodon server was in a similar position when Space Karen bought Twitter). I just love that I can have a conversation on the "equivalent" of a Reddit thread, from my most used account on the "equivalent" of Twitter, and have it all in the same timeline. It can be good to separate accounts out, sure, but I'm experimenting here and liking the results so far.

I guess I'm saying don't think of it as just a Reddit replacement, start thinking of the Fediverse in a different way, though having an app which shows you Reddit style interface and has those features at its centre, will also be great, they just aren't here yet =)

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Coming soon to instagram cafes near you. Microwaved potato, cheese, salt and pepper, hot sauce, and fried eggs with runny yolk

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I declare you Supreme Commander of the Potato High Council

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Where would I start a LOTR marathon from if I wanted to skip forward to a more action packed point and skip some of the world building

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

mods can we delete this blasphemous post please

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

and ban the user for offensive content

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As the poster is a major contributor of potato-based content I believe that would not be in the best interests of the community.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We will require the user to provide potato world-building information in each post as a condition.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You don't think that could get a bit overwhelming? The intricacies of potato consumption would be better spread out and shared at appropriate intervals and not forced, IMO

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

with the abundance of potato facts I am sure they won't feel forced.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

You can force a potato just as much as you can force a babe's first words

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Back in melbs after much driving yesterday and today. I've grown to really like long country drives. After a very long resistance to listening to podcasts in the car I think I'm converted. Just starting with Radio National for now.

I also inexplicably have developed angular cheilitis (corners of mouth are cracked and sore) over the last few days and now I've got a pair of mouth ulcers on the top and bottom lip near them as well. Not fun.

But overall, a fantastic few days off.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Welcome back to Melb!

Unfortunately the podcasts I listen to are either sports or comedy related stuff so probably won’t be your thing but I’m sure someone here knows of some good suggestions for you.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks! It looks like a forecast of the usual cold and misery, but it's sort of good to be back in familiar territory with slightly less murderous drivers. I will definitely be looking into more podcasts as I have some regional work trips coming up. Might even consider an audiobook

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Actually I have one suggestion that a friend sent to me a few years ago that might be what you’re looking for.

It’s a podcast by ABC called Life Matters and has some interesting topics that might take your fancy.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Yes, I started listening to a bit of that and quite enjoyed it. They have some fascinating ones as part of RN, like Conversations and This Working Life

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Holidays, and I have some time for some doodling - https://i.imgur.com/RvMW020.jpg

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I've seen this post in like 4 places on lemmy, lemmy.uk, lemmy.world, another community I didn't note, and now here. Is lemmy really this small at the moment?!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Well maybe, but that was me posting it. I'm trying to add content to a few drawing type communities. Not meaning to spam your feed, sorry.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm not gaming a whole lot at the moment, but I did put a few hours into D4 on Sunday/Monday, around household chores, partner time, appointments, whatevs, yet my brain decided to give me a dream where my partner broke up with me via D4. Thanks, brain.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (3 children)

It's really weird going from no work so playing video games like all the time, to now I only play video games for a few hours. Luckily I can play during my lunch break.

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