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ALostInquirer

@ ALostInquirer @lemm.ee

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I like to ask a variety of questions, sometimes silly, serious, and/or strange. Never asking in an attempt to pester or “just asking questions” stuff.

Will I migrate from Lemm.ee to elsewhere? I don't know yet. If I do, you'll see here. If not, never stop questioning everything!

  • ain't your buddy, pal!

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  • Speaking of brotymology, what's a gender neutral version of bro/man?

  • Why do some say they own or have bought something that they technically haven't (e.g. domain names, expensive things, etc.)?

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  • Mentioning @Diddlydee@feddit.uk here to address you both in your similar corrections rather than duplicate my reply: I stand corrected.

    I see that I had misconstrued my personal misgivings with the penalties of failing to pay with a lack of legal ownership.

    It still feels off, precarious, to describe it as ownership to me, but I recognize what you're both saying regarding the legal standing of it all.

  • We are so cooked

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  • hello frog, that is sad to hear, have you tried calling doompost?

    (how is there no !doompost??)

  • Why do some say they own or have bought something that they technically haven't (e.g. domain names, expensive things, etc.)?

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  • Own as in mortgages/loans paid off, I take it? That's the slight distinction I'm thinking of with expensive items that typically can't be bought outright. It's not wholly owned until mortgage/loan is paid off, which you kinda nod towards with your last sentence.

  • Why do some say they own or have bought something that they technically haven't (e.g. domain names, expensive things, etc.)?

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  • In the vein of houses and cars, yeah. I should get in a better habit of elaborating on ambiguous terms in the body, only haven't as I've mixed experience with people skipping over those.

  • Why do some say they own or have bought something that they technically haven't (e.g. domain names, expensive things, etc.)?

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  • How does one account for maintenance costs with this view? Even barring taxes, you may have to pay for upkeep either in materials or contracting out services to assist in maintenance.

  • Why do some say they own or have bought something that they technically haven't (e.g. domain names, expensive things, etc.)?

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  • Thanks for this info! I was unaware of this given how rarely it's mentioned.

  • What metrics did people evaluate arcade games by when they were popular?

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  • That's what I was thinking might be the case for players, alongside the fun/new factors Jordan mentions. Thanks for the reply!

  • Anyone have advice for a beginner planning on getting AWS CP license?

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  • What should one follow (via RSS/here/elsewhere) to tune into strictly non-commercial stuff?

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  • Could be (at least fediverse style), but not sure who/what to follow or how to filter out what I mentioned.

  • What should one follow (via RSS/here/elsewhere) to tune into strictly non-commercial stuff?

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  • Stuff as in anything, intentionally broad there.

    Non-commercial is harder to nail down, but by and large I mean not-for-profit, sort of casual hobbyist activity with zero interest in trying to turn it into a business/side-hustle. People discussing/sharing their original stuff simply for its own sake.

    Not fan work, coverage of commercial works, etc. Nothing against that stuff, it's just easily found and readily available.

  • Why is it sometimes difficult to start doing what one enjoys?

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  • What do you think might be some fun, positive ways for instances to distinguish themselves?

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  • Why do you think so?

  • Why is it sometimes difficult to start doing what one enjoys?

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  • sometimes, but...why?

  • What are some old freeware PC games you've kept playing over the years?

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  • Older? Check.Free? Check.Software/game? Check.

    Checks out in my book!

  • What are some old freeware PC games you've kept playing over the years?

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  • What shareware do you play?

  • “Awful”: Roku tests autoplaying ads loading before the home screen

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  • Appreciate the reply and link regardless! It's always whack-an-ad with these intrusive jerks.

  • “Awful”: Roku tests autoplaying ads loading before the home screen

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  • Would you happen to know of any guides or have advice on identifying the adservers to block?

  • Look, I know it isn't perfect but she's 107 years old and it's our first time together!

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  • That's impressive, great to see it's held up all this time!

  • Lemmy411 - Don't know where to find what you're looking for? @lemmy.ca
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    Is there a community for virtual machine discussion?

  • Games @sh.itjust.works
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    With cheat/game codes mostly gone, what do people use instead for their single-player games (that don't involve microtransactions)?

  • Fediverse @lemmy.world
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    What are some examples of original fediverse software, not emulating existing platforms?

  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    Why isn't free stuff (public domain/noncommercial) discussed as much as paid stuff?

  • Fediverse @lemmy.world
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    What are some of the non-technical parts of the fediverse that appeal to you?

  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    Is there a word for items that require both hands to use (e.g. game controller, steering wheel, handlebars)?

  • Games @sh.itjust.works
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    What gameplay systems or game mechanics do you enjoy?

  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    When would it make sense for someone to get a domain name?

  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    Is there another term for crafted, interactive activities besides games/video games?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    What server/self-hosted software would you like a desktop/mobile app version of?

  • Fediverse @lemmy.world
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    How do people on ActivityPub instances initially find remote instances' stuff to vary their feeds?

  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    How do you voice chat without bothering roommates?

  • Fediverse @lemmy.world
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    For those running Hubzilla, or that have tried it, how is it?

    hubzilla.org /page/info/discover
  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    How do you go about evaluating sources of information for truth/credibility/etc.?

  • Cooking @lemmy.world
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    QUESTION

    Do you think it's better to try cooking new recipes when you're hungry, or after you've had something to eat instead?

  • Games @sh.itjust.works
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    What gameplay settings/options would make you more apt to play different game genres?

  • Fediverse @lemmy.world
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    How are Misskey and its forks doing?

  • Privacy @lemmy.world
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    Advice on building an online portfolio of work while balancing privacy?

  • privacy @lemmy.ca
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    Advice on building an online portfolio of work while balancing privacy?

  • New Communities @lemmy.world
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    Want to ask for stuff similar to what you like? Want to share something you think is like something else? Give Like This? You May Like... a try!