One thing I’m learning as the company I’m at grows is that there are a lot of people who simply suck at communicating. they don’t know how to do it by messaging, they don’t know how to do it by email, they don’t know how to do it by phone call, and they need somebody right there in front of them to point out their bullshit and drag out what they’re trying to say

I noticed this morning that it sometimes feels like I’m talking to fucking AI. somebody asked me to review something with no context, says they did something, I point out hey didn’t you actually do this and not that, then like a dumb AI chatbot they just agree with me and say yes you’re right it is that and then don’t elaborate. this is not a conversation that you can have remotely, because the person on the other end is a fucking idiot that can’t communicate. this conversation goes slightly better in person, because you are more likely to take the lead in it

depends on what you think the job was

keep the status quo? sure, right guy

blow the terroristic american right wing apart so it’ll be another half century before it reforms? wrong guy

every step helps

well, at least you’ve got the knowledge that I’m proud of you for that

I would be very concerned about anybody who is feeling patriotic this year

being hopeful and not having given up is one thing. but patriotic? entirely shameful

I tried to stop using it when they got rid of third-party apps, but there were just too many communities that were active and had the content that I wanted. Lots of DIY and hobby stuff.

And then of course, somebody has to call people out when they’re spewing out racist shit or talking bullshit.

Yep.

discover I’m banned from a sub, given no notice of the ban, broke no rules

message mods to ask why, recieve no response

ok, whatever, I’ll just use another account to continue participating but be damn sure I only have positive comments from now on

permabanned for ban evasion

They’ll still identify your device with many other data points available to them. Or at least they seem to be with me, even with VPNs and alternate browsers.

My modem doesn’t get a new external IP on reboot, either. None of mine ever have, that I can recall

banned

decided to finally try the alternative

So far, mostly better, though I did come across one batch of people that are as dumb as the average redditor