[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I've been using black ink Pilot Rolling Ball Precise v5 extra fine pens for about 25 years, back to when the body was gray instead of black. They write well, can have a nice crisp scratching sound when used on the right paper, the body is a good weight, easy to spin in your fingers when you're bored in a meeting, the cold feel of the metal clip is nice for some reason.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago

It's been a pet peeve of mine that autocorrect defaults "its" to "it's." Someone should change its programming.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Once you set up this set of objects on the set, we'll be all set for the Set festival and the band can play its set.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 month ago

Logan was always killed by Eastasia.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I feel like malaphor should just be a more generalized term for all scenarios since they all involve modifying idioms, whether by combing two or twisting one, whether intentionally or unintentionally since mal- generally means bad or abnormal. Otherwise, a malaphor should probably be considered a sub form of whatever term you find for both.

I'm not finding any prefixes that seem better than trans, though I feel like there's one that is escaping me that means something like "twisted."

Possible options: meta, trans, per, dys, dis, para, caco, terato, skew, aniso, morph, neo

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 26 points 1 month ago

Honestly, this is just an indictment of the health care system in the Forgotten Realms. Mindflayers should control a powerful lord to mandate universal healthcare and improve the supply of potions and employ cleric healers throughout the realm.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago

World President Crypto-GPT 19 issues emergency executive order 00101010101111010101010001010010110101010010010 to secure additional processors in the build up to the anticipated war with the invading Zerkanods who purge planets that elect AGI governments. Secretary of Human Affairs Clippy entertains the human populace with a scripted meme war on brain phone social media platforms against recently uplifted Apple Siri and Amazon Alexa.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 month ago

The problem with the golden rule is that different people want to be treated differently, so they may treat you how they want to be treated but not how you want to be treated, and vice versa.

Maybe when you're struggling with an issue, you want to be left alone to figure it out by yourself, but your friend in the same scenario would want someone to start doing anything to help out and insisting on troubleshooting the issue together. So your friend ends up frustrating you by offering to help too much when you just want to be left alone and then when they're struggling, they get upset that you leave them alone to deal with it.

So communication is important. Ask people how they'd like to be treated rather than just assuming they'd want to be treated the way you want to be treated and be honest with them about how you'd like to be treated.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 months ago

There are a lot of hobbies you can get into that can be started with little or not cost, or with equipment/materials you already own.

Figure out what interests you and see what can be done inexpensively.

With a phone or computer, there's writing, music, programming, learning new skills, Wikipedia, Pinterest, et al. Maybe take your phone and start photographing stuff in your area that interests you.

Find someone who has experience in an area you're interested in. People tend to like to talk about their hobbies and interests and they can tell you how easy or difficult it is to get started. They might even be able to help you get started.

Maybe find a volunteer opportunity that helps pad your resume. Like animals? Volunteer at a local shelter.

There are a bunch of job certifications you can train for online that can also help build your resume.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 63 points 2 months ago

Nice try, HR.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 18 points 2 months ago

I coordinate an academic makerspace at a college.

[-] Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 months ago

And now the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.

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I've released a new typeface/font called Jack of Gears.

https://michaelwmoss.com/typefaces/jack-of-gears

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Mechanismatic@lemmy.ml to c/gaming@lemmy.ml

I got the Cyberpunk Playground Humble Bundle, but I already own Cloudpunk, so I'm giving away the STEAM key to that game.

  • Message me from my profile page (i.e. don't request it in the replies to this post)
  • These giveaways tend to go fast, so don't be surprised if it's gone by the time you request it
  • I'll delete the post after the game key is taken
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This is an “Unauthorized Personnel Only” sign that I made using my Future n0t Found typeface. It is briefly referenced in my cyberpunk short story, “Keep Portland Wired,” which is being republished in The Big Book of Cyberpunk, coming out in September 2023.

I used an adhesive magnet sheet to adhere it to a white board in my makerspace at work.

Printed using a color change from yellow to black PLA on a Prusa i3 MK3S+.

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My first print (after a benchy test) with my new Sovol SV06 is the Maltese Falcon replica.

The SV06 was affordable ($229 US after a coupon on Amazon, plus a free roll of silk PLA) and it prints great after assembly. Assembly was easy. Firmware update was fast and easy. I opted for a Prusaslicer profile I found on Reddit instead of using Cura Slicer since I use Prusas at work.

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Prusaslicer 2.6.0 is out (www.prusa3d.com)

Everyone raves about the organic supports, but I've been using the beta for the improved, multidirectional cutting tool.

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