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Cake day: August 16th, 2023
  • activ8r@sh.itjust.workstoComic Strips@lemmy.world•Policy of TruthEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Ah, in that case this may be a difference between the UK and the US. We get pan handlers and windscreen cleaners here too. And yeah, some are probably a scam, but most windscreen cleaners I’ve seen at traffic lights will just smile and move on if you just shake your head or hold up a hand and smile. Pan handlers are generally the same here. Not a lot of aggression, but I’m certain there are a few exceptions to that around.

    Thanks for the answer btw, I know you aren’t the person I originally responded too, but I was genuinely curious to know what they were thinking about 😄

  • activ8r@sh.itjust.workstoComic Strips@lemmy.world•Policy of TruthEnglish
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    2 years ago

    What do you mean by this? Every interaction I’ve had with the homeless has been, at worst, slightly awkward. I have been lucky to not encounter any homeless people with severe mental instability, but they are pretty rare.

    Sounds like you are emphasising the possible bad outcomes and making it seem like it’s the norm.

    Obviously it’s not the norm, even if there are certainly some people out there that can react badly.
    I can understand your pessimism, and I’m certain you were not intentionally trying to be negative or make the homeless seem somehow less able to be reasonable, but your comment did give that impression.

    If you are struggling to see the good I saw this video recently in defense of optimism that actually gave me a bit of a pick me up. I’d recommend if you have the time.

  • activ8r@sh.itjust.workstoAndroid@lemdro.id•Probably preaching to the choir here, but headphone jacks are really a must, and USB-c adapters have their limitsEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Google buds aren’t cheap but… They aren’t really a prime example or wireless earbuds. Basically just the equivalent of the air pods. Decent sound, but a solid middle ground in terms of features and quality.
    Take a look at some other options that do support aptx or at least Bluetooth LE Audio. Aim for BT 5.3 support, but BT 5.2 may be acceptable if you are happy with BT LE Audio latency.

    I use the Sony WF-1000XMS with BT LE Audio on the Steamdeck and the latency is fine for most gaming. Latexy seems to be around 30-100ms at my best estimation (depending on the quality and complexity of the audio being transmitted).
    But the WF-1000XMS don’t support aptx. There are lots of devices that do though. I’d recommend looking for aptx-ll specifically, but aptx-hd is also a massive improvement.

    As a side note, the reason I use WF-1000XMS is for the excellent ANC (I’m autistic), so I am not recommending them as gaming earbuds, but just as an example of quality earbuds that work for me.

  • activ8r@sh.itjust.workstoComic Strips@lemmy.world•MasculinityEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I sincerely hope this is true tbh. It has many benefits if it is…

    • It would be a good shift in the power dynamic of LGBT.
    • If he’s a bottom then we could find him a loving and caring top to make sure he doesn’t do anything else stupid.
    • If he’s truly happy then maybe he’ll stop acting so childish.

    But alas I fear my dreams of our happy, billionaire twink will not come true.

    Disclaimer: I’m mostly joking… Kinda… And I know he’s not technically a twink, but I think he’s mentally in his late teens so I think we should count it.