It definitely gets better as it goes along. It’s a great concept for a ST show, and the cast is strong. And aside from resting too heavily on the holodeck, and having a few real lemon episodes (like the one where Janeway and Paris turn into amphibians), it’s pretty dependable. But yeah, the first 2-3 seasons can be a chore to watch.

It got a lot of hate for the first 15-20 years, but it seems like it’s getting a bit more appreciation these days. So I think it’s agreed pretty well.

On a non-ST show topic, I highly recommend Stargate SG-1 if you haven’t already seen it. Really fun show that also gets better in the later seasons (especially around seasons 6 and 7). Some very clever ideas, a lore-rich universe, a very solid cast, and it manages to hit hard with the drama sometimes while still not taking itself too seriously (and actually has a surprising amount of comedy).

Hey now, she’s an all-star!

Don’t blame the EU at all. It’s just common sense self-preservation.

Also: Stoat (formerly Revolt)

Captain Janeway: “Oh hell yes!!!”

Back then the cure was imprisonment in a cage and with regular blood letting and being plunged in cold water.

And by drilling holes in the skull. Plus probably various other horrible ‘treatments’ that just created extra problems without fixing the original (and very vaguely understood) issue.

He probably forgot he existed too.

Not necessarily dementia. But these are signs of various neurological disorders. And they sound pretty acute.

I’m with others here: in your shoes I’m pretty sure I’d end the relationship.

The questions you have to ask yourself:

When does the ordeal of having to deal with a constant and growing level of toxicity surpass the love and loyalty you have for a person (who either doesn’t exist any more or who never really existed)?

When do you put your own mental well-being first?

Parents (not being able to tell the videos are AI-generated): “See this? This will be you in 30 years if you don’t get married and have kids very soon!”

Kids (able to see the videos are visit AI-generated): “Suuuuure!”

This was a staggeringly short-sighted and inept move by the senior management of Salesforce. But then from everything I’ve heard of that company, this is just par for the course.

Bona Petite

Holy shit. Where to start with this one…

• Regardless of whether it’s a boy or a girl, this name will lead to merciless teasing at school.
• What a random phrase to name a child after (even if the father is a chef).
• It’s not spelled correctly (it should be Bon Appétit). But even with the correct spelling it would be a bad choice.
• This spelling is like something Ricky from Trailer Park Boys would name his kid.
• Related to the above point, they may add well just name their kid ‘Bone Apple Tea’.

The Lemmy platform is just a tool to manage and delivery content. And I think it’s important to differentiate the software from those who manages the software. I can see there’s is a tacit connection and influence there. But unless they start baking inherently bias features into the software and skewing it, I don’t think it’s a big problem.

Also, because it’s an inherently federated platform, if people don’t like the opinions of those who run a specific instance, they can (with the inclination and determination) spin up their own instance and manage that the way they see fit. And that has happened quite a few times over the last couple of years.

So no, I don’t think it requires a fork really. Not unless the people managing the main branch lose interest and the software starts to wither on the vine, or they start corrupting it somehow. But that’s just my opinion.

I don’t think you need to use fancy art supplies necessarily. Some plain paper and a black biro world probably be fine if you put time and effort into coming up with something nice and heartfelt for them. It sounds like they care about you deeply, in which case something as unique as custom art would mean a bit. Maybe a little flip animation book or something.

My wife and I usually send a little gift card to each of our numerous nieces and nephews when they graduate highschool. One of our nieces is a talented artist, and she sent back a nice little picture she made using my colored chalks on a scrap of paper as a way of saying thanks. It really made our week.

I am 100% with you on both of those!

Good question. Maybe they are required to by the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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I don’t really understand my parents and they don’t understand me. And I don’t really understand my kids and they don’t really understand me.

I feel like the only person who really understands me is my wife.

Thank you for this! I need to come up with some stocking stuffer ideas for my wife to get me. And I’ve been struggling. But something like this would actually be useful and fit the bill very well.

this is football, there is no question. We have to come up with another name for the other one.

I suggest remaining American football to “rugby for pansies”.

Or maybe “handegg”.

On a side note, this seems like a great way for him to piss off a big chunk of his voter base.

There are usually two factors that can cause auto insurance rates to change:

1. Something happened to you personally that caused your rates to change. Like if you were in an accident (and especially if you were deemed at fault), or if you’re vehicle changed in some way. There are other factors too, but those are probably the most common ones.
2. Your zip code was reassessed and is now deemed to be more or less risky from an insurance perspective. This decision is separated from your personal actions, but it can still have an impact on your individual rates. And there’s no really transparency on how or why the insurance company comes to a conclusion on this aspect. Which sucks.

My guess is the second factor is thinking into play for you and your rates.