dusty_raven

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[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

https://factually.co/fact-checks/technology/does-duckduckgo-track-you-809f45

https://blog.ssuiteoffice.com/articles/general/duckduckgo-privacy-controversy.htm

tldr; DDG specifically allows Microsoft, a company that profits from collecting specific user data, to collect some (anonymous) user data through its ad program.

I don't think it's proven that DDG creates user profiles like Google does, more that there is a concern that they receive their money from Microsoft, or that they have agreements with Microsoft to send them any data in the first place.

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 3 points 2 days ago

I haven't seen it mentioned in here, but switchel is a favorite of mine. Water, Apple cider vinegar, some kind of sweetener (molasses is traditional), and ginger. Pretty easy to make a pitcher of during the summer. Tart, and hits the spot in the summer. You can also utilize a shrub for some NA mocktails.

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ancient Egypt, if memory serves correctly. Butchers used to have essentially platform shoes with heels to avoid putting their feet in pools of blood. It was on QI, so take it with a grain of salt.

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Is using a Christmas light timer not an adequate solution to this problem?

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What is wrong with the mp3 players you're finding on Amazon? What do you mean by something better? What are you trying to get, and what are you trying to avoid?

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago

To me, it's similar to physical books. Yes I could read a book on my phone, and sometimes I do. But there are times and situations where I prefer the original, whether for functionality or just aesthetics.

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 1 points 2 months ago

GW-5610 I bought secondhand for ~$80 and added an aftermarket stainless steel bezel. Uses multiband6 and solar. It's been a fantastic bulletproof watch for the past ~4 years of near daily wear (I like watches so I wear something else if I'm in a particular mood).

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Methane is bad, but CO2 is more prevelant and lasts longer. Of all greenhouse gases, curbing CO2 should be the number one priority as its effects last much longer.

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 13 points 3 months ago

We just used to crush up smartees(US) in the wrapper, and pretend it was a joint. The puff of dust was always a nice touch.

-"Kids, don't huff paint!" -"Holy shit, you can huff paint?" -my DARE experience in a nutshell

[–] dusty_raven@discuss.online 24 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, we'd mix it with kool-aid powder and call it diet coke. We were dumb.