I just received an order for a few shirts from LL Bean. Right now, any brand's Large is just a tad tight on me but I'm trying to lose weight and expect to squeeze in soon. These shirts are HUGE....
Absolutely. Apple, Amazon, Google, Vudu, Movies Anywhere (off the top of my head).
What I recently learned is that some physical discs will come with download codes that can be used, once, on any of these services. I was gifted the Alien box set which was nice but I don’t have a Blu-ray player. The code allowed me to add the films to my iTunes account.
Now, how long I can watch those movies until a license runs out is another question. I’ve yet to find a way to download a movie to disc for backup. Because, technically, you don’t buy a movie, you buy the license to watch it. This is even the case for physical discs.
New here. Migrated from Reddit. Still trying to figure out Lemmy - what's everyone's experiences like coming from Reddit and does Lemmy serve as a good alternative? Pros and cons/differences?...
I like Lemmy as a substitute for a general non-specific social forum to engage with others. It's not as popular so it's more intimate here.
What's missing is the general popularity and existence of robust communities. I think this is a good thing because it drives me to find other more specific websites and forums related to my interests. Some of those communities are harder to find and have less content though.
There's a middle ground between Lemmy and Reddit that doesn't yet exist. The hope (I think) is that the infrastructure will mimic the best of Reddit while rejecting the worst of Reddit.
I was complaining about the Reddit echo chamber for probably close to ten years. The arrows have not been used as designed for a long time. They're supposed to mark an item as relevant or not relevant, not as a like or dislike. Had they been used properly... well, let's put it this way, AI is now being trained based on what people like, not based on what information is relevant or correct.
Incidentally, I was brought to Lemmy for a reason similar to you. I posted one innocuous question on one sub that got me banned from a totally unrelated sub where I wasn't even a member (evidently, engaging with one sub, regardless of your reasons or opinions, is enough for another sub to ban you, even if you fully support the other sub).
When growing up my parents taught me to stand up to bullies. (We're talking about verbal abuse and manipulation, not physical bullying.) Following that advice as a kid led to mixed results yet it's stuck with me into my adult years....
I'm not a parent, a teacher, or a therapist. However, I was bullied from kindergarten through tenth grade. So, here's my two cents based on my own experience having not put it into practice.
The bully is a bully for a reason just as the bullied is bullied for a reason. You can not control the environment that created a bully but you can attempt to help your bullied child. If I were a parent, I would take a good hard look at my child and ask their teachers why they may be bullied. As a parent, I would help my kid overcome those traits if possible. In some cases, there may not be an immediate solution that you can provide. Your child, as it was the case for me, may be in an environment that's detrimental to their development.
It's not so much about "standing up to the bully" and telling your kid to do that is, in my opinion, counter productive. Lack of confidence is one reason a child may be bullied and gaining confidence is how to thwart ongoing threats. Their confidence will be what stands up to the bully on its own.
Confidences is gained through social interactions. Support your child by exposing them to more activities that make them uncomfortable. I quit soccer and karate lessons too quickly and my mom didn't push me to keep doing them or really support anything I was ever interested in. This taught me it was easier to hide from awkwardness and give up on things I had a passing interest in if I wasn't good enough at it from the start. I still struggle with this in my 40s. I may not be bullied in school anymore but life itself is always there to judge me and tell me how weak I am.
It was the summer between tenth and eleventh grade when I started to hang out with more people (like, two) around the neighborhood. We would skateboard, ride bikes, play street hockey, go out to eat pizza, etc. With a small group of people who had a little more influence / confidence in school, I guess my confidence grew enough that people to be more friendly towards me.
I probably have a poor impression of how kids are growing up today. I assume most kids are in their homes playing video games and watching TikTok. As much confidence as someone may gain at home by being really good at something they do online, this doesn't transfer to the real world or the shared world young people experience.
I usually have three or four dreams a night. I often wake up thinking I should write them down as plots for short stories. I've sketched out a handful of the really far out ones (like when Colin Farrell popped out of a statue in front of a frat house to warn me that Bill Gates was chasing me).
I ran this through Bing CoPilot and it suggested Antitrust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7hhqX1PANU I'll paste the entire output below because the source links might be worth taking look at.
Edit: I did take the time to watch two movie trailers and compose my answer before submitting it in the time two other "humans" replied. Still, I'm impressed that humans are at least keeping up with AI so far.
The movie you're describing sounds intriguing! While I couldn't find an exact match based on the details you provided, there are a few tech-related films from the early 2000s that might be worth exploring. Let's consider a couple of possibilities:
"Antitrust" (2001):
In this thriller, a young programmer named Milo (played by Ryan Phillippe) gets hired by a powerful tech company led by Gary Winston (played by Tim Robbins).
The company is working on a groundbreaking project that aims to revolutionize communication and data sharing.
As Milo delves deeper into the project, he uncovers dark secrets and realizes that the company's intentions may not be as noble as they seem.
The film explores themes of corporate espionage, ethics, and the impact of technology on society.
While it doesn't match all the details you mentioned, it shares some similarities.
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"The Net" (1995):
Although this film predates the early 2000s, it's worth mentioning because it deals with technology and conspiracy.
Sandra Bullock plays Angela Bennett, a computer programmer who stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy after receiving a mysterious disk.
The plot involves cybercrime, identity theft, and a powerful corporation trying to manipulate information.
While it doesn't align perfectly with your description, it's another tech-themed movie that might interest you.
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Remember that these suggestions may not match all the details you provided, but they capture the essence of tech-related thrillers. If neither of these is the movie you're thinking of, I recommend checking out other tech-related films from that era. Sometimes memory can play tricks, and perhaps the film you're looking for has a slightly different plot or title. 🎥🍿
If you remember any additional details, feel free to share them, and I'll do my best to narrow down the search! 😊
Historically, I've perceived Reddit as slightly left leaning, with strong pockets of conservatives. Recently though, a vast majority of comment sections seem to excuse violence, such as in this thread (TW: police brutality), where people say things like...
I know this is the “wrong answer” but I had always used Twitter to keep tabs on local government agencies, newspapers, reporters, restaurants, bars, events, concerts, sports teams, etc. Not to mention all the accounts that pertain to my hobby’s and interests.
I’ve used bird.makeup but it’s not reliable if it works at all. Some agencies, like our transit system and streets department, will post on one thing on their website and something else on instagram or twitter (many have stopped using twitter after the api change). RSS is fine for some things but not everything. I haven’t been using instagram for years because of advertising and the algorithmic timeline. I at least need lists.
Really, the right answer here for my needs is that all these groups need to join the fediverse. I just don’t see that happening.
Or maybe I should say I wish the “existing platform” of my city government would start their own instance.
This post seems like AI generated content and I half expected it to end with trying to sell me some snake oil.
If you're actually curious what brain fog is / feels like, it's very well documented. There's nothing "profound" or "miraculous" about it. Here's the first result I found.
Describing How Brain Fog Feels https://www.verywellhealth.com/brain-fog-8363295
Feeling mentally drained happens to everyone from time to time, especially when experiencing sleeping difficulties. But brain fog is not the same as fatigue or lethargy, although they often go hand in hand or co-occur with symptoms of other conditions. Brain fog can be hard to define since it is not a medical term or diagnosis.
Experts describe brain fog as mild memory loss or:
Unusual forgetfulness
Fuzzy memory or sluggishness when trying to remember things like names, dates, where you put your keys, and other important things
LOL Well then maybe try not writing like a stumbling misguided artificial intelligence. Actually, I think AI is doing a better job at writing than you have today. I tried reading what you wrote three times and only became further confused.
Does LL Bean typically run big?
I just received an order for a few shirts from LL Bean. Right now, any brand's Large is just a tad tight on me but I'm trying to lose weight and expect to squeeze in soon. These shirts are HUGE....
Why the heck aren't all the "old" series/movies available to buy anywhere?
I understand if they stopped printing new blu rays / DVDs, but it’s outrageous and disappointing I can’t just buy the digital edition....
Gerardo - Rico Suave (1991) - (The first act signed by hip hop label Interscope Records - Gerardo now works there as an A&R executive) ( www.youtube.com )
Is Lemmy a good alternative?
New here. Migrated from Reddit. Still trying to figure out Lemmy - what's everyone's experiences like coming from Reddit and does Lemmy serve as a good alternative? Pros and cons/differences?...
Alternative to bad parental advice: "Stand up to bullies"?
When growing up my parents taught me to stand up to bullies. (We're talking about verbal abuse and manipulation, not physical bullying.) Following that advice as a kid led to mixed results yet it's stuck with me into my adult years....
Do you dream? How often?
I saw another thread talking about dreams, I've had less than a handful of dreams throughout my life....
SOLVED: Help me find the name of a movie
SOLVED: it’s Antitrust! Thanks everyone!...
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What is the answer?
Share some objective or subjective wisdom you’ve learned recently.
When did reddit turn Facist?
Historically, I've perceived Reddit as slightly left leaning, with strong pockets of conservatives. Recently though, a vast majority of comment sections seem to excuse violence, such as in this thread (TW: police brutality), where people say things like...
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What does "brain fog" feel like to you?
OMG, it's incredibly, profoundly difficult to talk about this....