Same, I’ve always been android and windows and heavily anti-apple

It’s like people have completely forgotten what Apple was like before the iPhone

I don’t know if I’ve ever really been pro-Microsoft, they had just been what gave me the freedom to get the job done. I even had a Windows CE phone back in the day, because it worked.

When Microsoft started monetizing every little thing and became outright hostile with its users is when I made the switch to Linux, the learning curve was steep but it didn’t take very long to get a handle on it

Early on I think I made the mistake of trying to hurry to get a windows experience out of Linux when I should have started where I started with Microsoft, at the command prompt

I used DOS for a long time before Windows 3.1 was even on the scene. Thinking back, even when I was using Windows at first, I was always finding myself bringing up a command prompt to do things.

Linux brings back some of that nostalgia, but it is so incredibly more capable and customizable than windows

I don’t have Gemini loaded to my phone and I have Google assistant voice command disabled

But a few days ago I was having a conversation with my son next to me on the couch with my phone sitting on the arm of the couch.

When I asked him a question, gemini answered with a prompt on the screen I have never seen before and haven’t since.

It still creeps me out

I looked up what the prompt for gemini is supposed to lol like and this looked nothing like that. It looked more like a popup dialogue box from a browser but the only browser I use is opera and it is set as default

Just one followup question: Who cares?

Changing the fixed dollar amount of minimum wage is only a temporary fix that guarantees another uphill struggle in the future

Minimum should be tied to cost of living changes not a specific dollar amount that has to be fought over way after minimum wage no longer meets the minimum cost of living

The Iranian counterattack following the recent nuclear site strike was on par with their counterattack following Trump killing the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in January of 2020.

Limited response from Iran because of the limited damage done to Iran

Some of us proto-millenials were already on active duty in the military on 9/11

That shit was insane

I didn’t know that JK Rowling is an exhibitionist

That’s why I’m getting cremated and spread

I’m too introverted to spend that much time with that many people

The effectiveness of any strike can most easily be measured by the effectiveness of the counterattack

What’s the count? I saw 21, but I have a feeling there were more

America still dealing with the fallout from Trump’s insurrection over 4 years ago

Good thing they reelected him /s

What a bunch of fucking morons

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8 posts in 8 different communities in 12 minutes

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People who lack personal conviction are those who haven’t developed a strong sense of their own values and beliefs, or who struggle to act in accordance with them. This can manifest as indecisiveness, a tendency to be easily swayed by others, or difficulty making decisions, particularly in situations where there are no clear external rules.

Lack of Personal Values:

No Guiding Principles:

People without strong convictions may not have a clear set of values to guide their actions.

Easily Influenced:

They might be easily swayed by the opinions or behaviors of others, lacking the internal compass to navigate social situations or make independent choices

Difficulty Making Decisions:

Without a strong sense of self, making choices, even small ones, can be challenging

Consequences of Lacking Conviction:

Indecisiveness:

A lack of conviction can lead to chronic indecisiveness, making it hard to commit to plans or goals.

Low Self-Esteem:

Constantly seeking external validation can erode self-confidence and lead to feelings of inadequacy.

Vulnerability to Manipulation:

People without strong convictions can be more susceptible to being manipulated or taken advantage of by others.

Feeling Lost and Aimless:

A lack of personal conviction can leave individuals feeling like they lack purpose or direction in life.

Reasons for Lacking Conviction:

Negative Past Experiences:

Trauma, abuse, or a lack of positive reinforcement as a child can hinder the development of self-worth and conviction.

Poor Role Models:

Growing up with inconsistent or absent role models can make it difficult to form a strong sense of self.

Anxiety and Depression:

Mental health issues can significantly impact a person’s ability to form and act on personal convictions.

Negative Self-Talk:

Internalizing negative messages and beliefs about oneself can create a cycle of self-doubt and indecisiveness.

Societal Pressures:

Constantly comparing oneself to others and feeling the pressure to conform to societal expectations can also undermine personal convictions

So it really wasn’t about states’ rights

It’s funny because his supporters are the same way

Having come from reddit and already boycotting Facebook/Meta I don’t feel hardcore using only Lemmy

It meets nearly all of my needs, and if the userbase picks up it will certainly eventually fill those needs as well