It was the “so others find you interesting” part I was reacting to. It sounds like that’s not what you meant, so don’t worry about it.

People worry far too much about what others think of them and what mold they should fit into.

Become proficient in one or more things so others find you interesting.

No offense, cause I think your message is good overall, but you contradict yourself in the same paragraph.

Trying to learn things so others will like you more isn’t a great way to do it. I know because I tried that. My self-love became conditional with that mindset, and there was always something else I could come up with I had to learn or change about myself before I could be lovable.

My old therapist called me out on it. He said there’s nothing wrong with pushing yourself to improve, but if you don’t balance that with unconditional self love it will simply lead to depression.

Croatia has always looked like an alligator head eating Bosnia and Herzegovina

They’ve gotten a lot of heat for that over the years. I can’t believe it’s even legal honestly.

It warms my heart to see all the Adobe hate and people switching to other things more and more. And I say that as a professional designer who has to pay my adobe tax every year to stay employed. Every person I see switch increases the chance I’ll get to kick them to the curb someday myself.

It’s their level of aggression towards fan projects that sets them apart I think.

Someone should make a reverse version of this story where the frog eats the scorpion midway across.

Sloppy joes are good, at least the ones I’ve had are.

This guy’s timeline seems a lot cooler than mine

I was convinced there was gonna be a slender man at the edge of the trees or something

I play so many video games I thought that sign was a choice dialog overlaid on the photo for a second. It’s so weirdly flat in the perspective. 😅

When I personally use it it means “OK, sounds good, I have nothing more to add but I read your message.”

I didn’t know there were other care-creatures besides bears

My wife and I are both horrible photo takers so I guess our lives will just be a big mystery once we’re gone.

They look like a nice couple

Racecar is racecar backwards.

You rang?

Organic maps is pretty good, though it doesn’t have up to date enough info if you want to use it to find restaurants and businesses. I find it’s actually more accurate for things like paths, benches, other outdoor features basically.

No. I’m not in a bad spot but definitely not as comfortable as I grew up.

I think the reality is no one knows what will work, and that’s why it’s important to try things.

It’s good to suggest new things too, but who are you addressing when you say maybe it’s time we figure out new things? I’m frustrated with the old ways too, but to do new things requires organizing and community building around a new idea. I don’t think it’s very constructive to hand wave at the internet and say “we should do something new” without any suggestion or effort to plan something.

Organizing isn’t my skill set either, so I think it’s important to support what does come along even if it isn’t the ideal thing we’d like to see. Nitpicking every effort for not being perfect will drain energy out of the participants, and it’s good people are trying things. Just my 2 cents.