Oh no. I worked so hard to be able to maintain eye contact in conversations (autistic) and now I’m questioning it.
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Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•What are the odds that we are all in a simulation?
0·4 months agoA simulation could be hacked, and that’s really fun to think about
I’m confused by the fuck/fight portion. Is it normal to want to fuck or fight every person who maintains eye contact? Have I been unknowingly threatening/coming into all of my work colleagues?
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•What's the worst change made in a movie adaptation of a book?
0·5 months agoThe book Annihilation centered on a “tower” that was a mysterious, fleshy, downward spiraling tunnel with creepy writing on the walls. The imagery was so unsettling.
For some reason it is entirely absent from the movie. Like… that was half of the point of the book - a “tower” that climbed down into the earth instead of towards the sky. Why would you cut that?
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Steam Hardware@sopuli.xyz•Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2025? I'd argue yes — but with caveats
13·5 months agoI’ll probably still be using my Steam Deck in 2035 lol. It’s just so perfect for the types of games I play - mostly older stuff and modern pixel art / 2D games. I just beat Spiritfarer on it after beating Graveyard Keeper, and I’m nearly to the “end” of Stardew. I’ve played through FFVIII, FFIX, and FFX on it. My gaming time has quadrupled now that I can play all my games in bed or on the toilet or at the park. Just an amazing little machine.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Selfhosted@lemmy.world•Is there a selfhosted eBooks app that can do this?English
1·5 months agoNot a full hosting solution, but I use PerfectViewer on Android and it’s wonderful. Connects right into my server and displays all of my books and Manga on a shelf layout. It only syncs to my server locally because I don’t have a VPN to my home configured, but it does allow downloading which is handy when I’m traveling. I’m not sure if it has every feature you’re looking for but it might be worth checking out.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Steam Hardware@sopuli.xyz•[Discussion] What's something that has improved your Deck experience?
17·5 months agoThis is peak laziness, but I installed a tablet mount on my bed’s headboard so when I lay down I can just have the deck screen in front of my face. I use an 8bitdo controller so I don’t have to hold my hands in the air.
I was originally going to get one of those gaming glasses that are advertised for the deck, but this accomplishes the same goal of comfortably gaming while laying down.
This was very informative, thanks for taking the time to write it.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
raspberrypi@lemmy.ml•Is it possible to extend a Raspberry Pi's Wifi range with an antenna?
0·5 months agoI agree with this. And also, if the highest range is your goal, you’ll want a directional (not omni-directional) antenna. Even a cantenna might be good for your use case.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•If you were born after 1990, you've never had this experience
8·5 months agoExcuse me, just one question: What the fuck?
I ran a Valheim server on my Pi and AFAIK players also need to have the mods installed for them to work properly
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•Any people here orphaned with living parents? what did your life turn out like? What were some of the stuggles, or some of the positives?
0·6 months agoI was not orphaned but was homeless at 18 due to escaping an abusive environment. I’ve gone through my adult life with no safety blanket and it has profoundly impacted my anxiety and need for control. I’ve managed to build a great life and I’m very successful on paper, but people don’t see the backup plans upon backup plans that I have in-place to have some sort of feeling of safety.
I’ve also found it very hard to relate to people my age because they usually have some sort of relationship with their family and often times move back in with parents when shit hits the fan.
I also still feel very unloveable by everyone around me and I’m suspicious whenever someone shows affection, because it feels like a trick - or even if it does feel legitimate, I know that they’ll hurt me eventually. That’s been a big topic in therapy recently.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Gaming@beehaw.org•Microsoft is rolling out Xbox age verification to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act | VGC
0·6 months agoIn 2026, Xbox users who wish to use voice or text communication with those outside of their friends list to verify their age.
The silver lining is that we’ll no longer have to hear little kids screaming into their mics in online games.
If it’s any consolation, I’m in an 8-unit owner-occupied condo rn and my kitchen ceiling collapsed last week because the HOA refused to fix a roof leak for almost two years. So now what should have been a couple hundred dollar roof patch is thousands of dollars coming out of my HOA payments.
It’s really interesting that rent can only raise by a small amount each year there. I’m rolling around in my head whether that would work in the US. What happens when the assessed value of the property raises over the years and causes the taxes to skyrocket? Do the landlords just sell the place in that case? I could see that being a good way to keep the market moving and give people a chance to enter owner-occupied homeownership.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Ask Android@lemdro.id•Any free games for two passing one device to each other?English
0·6 months agoRisk is free but you only get one game per day. It’s only around $5 if you want to purchase unlimited games, and I found that to be more than fair
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
World News@lemmy.ml•Obama Russiagate scandal exposed: new declassified US intelligence documents reveal fabrication of Russia interference narrative
0·6 months ago“…we rate TeleSUR Left Biased and Questionable based on a lack of transparency, poor sourcing, the promotion of pro-government propaganda, and proven false claims.” -MediaBiasFactCheck
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zoneto
Asklemmy@lemmy.ml•what's something you believe strongly but have little knowledge about
0·6 months agoShort-form video is destroying attention spans and critical thinking skills. The level of brainrot I see in people who are hooked on Tiktok or other platforms is staggering. “I saw 500 10-second videos about this topic and now believe it with every ounce of my being, because the algorithm specifically pushes this particular point of view.” seems to be a common occurrence these days.











There is an incredibly graphic up-close video available. I strongly recommend that no one watches it. I consider myself very desensitized and it still made me sick.
I will provide a description:
Charlie is struck in the neck slightly to the side and his body immediately goes stiff. Blood gushes strongly from his neck - a liter at least. He slumps. It very much appears that he was immediately killed.