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PlanetOfOrd

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  • Ironvest still hasn't upgraded their masked cards -- looking for an alternative.

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  • Yeah, most online stores don't accept gift cards, unfortunately. 🙁 Especially Amazon...tried to order some much needed products with Amazon cards, and they require a bank card.

    IME, (on Amazon at least...and a few others I've tried) masked cards are usually accepted as bank cards. Gift cards are not.

    I'd love to build myself a privacy-respecting online store that accepts everything from Monero to cash to Apple pay (for the general populous that doesn't care), but I sort of lack the capital. 😅

  • Ironvest still hasn't upgraded their masked cards -- looking for an alternative.

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  • I mean, yeah, it would be great if Amazon took Monero, but I don't see them ever even considering that.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Years ago I think I would have been in the same boat about not being a fan of something like this being paid, but I think the main reason why big tech platforms have become enshittified is because we haven't demanded value and instead demanded free. And because we've demanded free we have two camps: big tech that can yank our chain, and free/libre solutions that may survive just barely on donations and the good will of people (and wanting it to be free as in $ IMO is devaluing the importance of the fediverse). I think a good solution to promote software freedom and the fediverse is for some paid instances to be part of it.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • True, and thanks.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Ah, I see. Yeah, I keep forgetting that a lot of people use LinkedIn for job-searching (I mean, I kinda do too, but been active on it like 7 years without a single follow-through). I see it as a networking tool. Job-searching may be part of it, but business leaders and ultra wealthy use it to make connections and support each other (theoretically). Businesses/creators would be the target market. Maybe some job-search aspect to it at some point.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Haha, this is true. Hence why I was looking for a way to serve people.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Yeah, that's why I was kinda wondering.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Yeah, that's what I was hoping for. I'm a believer that money = value. If something or someone is valuable, it should be paid for and there's nothing wrong with that.

    I'm also a believer that you can operate in FOSS/Fedi-mode and still make money.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Yup, an instance would be paid, but if someone wanted to launch a service of their own they totally could...they just won't have the upstream features and the primary support from the paid instance.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Job-seeker/employer is only a drop in the ocean of what professional networking (and LinkedIn) is about. It's a community of businesses that all help each other collaborate and build...a way to share ideas and make new connections...at least, I think that's what everyone wants it to be.

  • How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

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  • Nope, no verification system...complete opposite...you'd just need to pay an I don't care who you are (I'd even take crypto like Monero). I think being on week 4 of wrestling with LinkedIn's verification system (being in LI jail for the 3rd time!) has made me sick of it.

    One thing I like about the fediverse is it's very community-driven. If I come across a spam message on Mastodon, I'll start to report it to the community but find 10 others who are saying the same thing and within 5 minutes the dude is out. Meanwhile LinkedIn has a draconian verification system that treats its users like toddlers, while every other week I have someone asking to take over my UpWork account (and LI doesn't ban them).

  • Fediverse @lemmy.world
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    How would fedi fans feel about a paid LinkedIn alternative on the fediverse?

  • [Outdated, please look at pinned post] Casual Conversation @lemmy.world
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    I'm sure we all have stories of bad bosses; does anyone have any stories of wholesome bosses that we can celebrate?

  • What is your ideal amount of socialization per weekend?

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  • With me it depends on quality & depth.

    If I socialize with a really good friend (or a romantic interest--which hasn't been for a while 🙁 ) every day, that invigorates me.

    But if I drag myself out to even one hour long social event for a week I have to spend 8 weeks recovering. 🤣 (OK, maybe not that long, but you get the idea).

  • Cats Filled the Prison. Then the Inmates Fell in Love.

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  • Just goes to show that love can help turn someone's life around.

    Thankfully I haven't been in the prison system (and I don't know anyone personally who is), nor do I hope to. But it seems like a very bleak existence.

    I'm glad cats are giving the prisoners at least a substitute of love and support.

  • The US is bringing back nature's best firefighters: beavers

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  • I just wanna give that little guy a pat on the head. good job, little beaver. Keep making your home.

  • Removed

    Scientist shares remarkable before-and-after photos of a restored nature reserve: ‘It’s an incredible example’

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  • I've been hearing about sustainable animal food as well, at least in the context of marine life. Counter-intuitively, avoiding overfishing results in more fish. It's probably similar with farming...avoiding over-farming results in more and better quality cattle/milk.

    I'm not a biologist, though, but I'm just guessing.

  • To people currently facing extreme cold, how are you guys doing?

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  • Already had one power outage, another is on the way.

    I actually kinda like power outages. They're sort of an adventure.

    The only gut-punch is that I've been looking for work for a while now. Hoping on a miraculous break-through soon. But I had to ask for money from friends for non-perishables.

  • LinkedIn Isn't Just for Jobs Anymore. It's Now a Dating App Too.

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  • Was it ever for jobs?

    Been an active user for well over 5 years and not one interaction has resulted in a job.

    A bunch of people acting like they were hiring, sure.

  • exercise for us?

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  • FitnessBlender has a few "People who get bored easily" workouts. As an ADHD-er I often followed them. I still work out, but I don't follow the videos as much.

  • exercise for us?

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  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    Does "Rock music is evil / of the devil" have racist roots?

  • ADHD @lemmy.world
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    Is Fear of Repetitions a Thing? Can't find a lot of information...

    fearof.org /dittophobia/
  • Science Fiction @lemmy.world
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    Should I Give Babylon 5 Another Chance?

  • ADHD @lemmy.world
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    What flavors do you find "grounding?"

  • Mental Health @lemmy.world
    PlanetOfOrd @lemmy.world

    Do you ever feel like people hold you at arm's length?

  • Science Fiction @lemmy.world
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    I'm tired of all these Ahsooka and Han Solo spinoffs. For once I want Disney to give me the story of Steve, the padawan no jedi wanted to train!

  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    For folks who write for Medium.com, what's your engagement like, and how much do you make?

  • Unpopular Opinion @lemmy.world
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    It would be cheaper to foster an economy with more better-paying jobs so students would be able to pay off student loans, than creating a student loan relief program.

  • Mental Health @lemmy.world
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    Was considering recording my AMA vid today...couldn't do it.

  • ADHD @lemmy.world
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    As an AHDHer how are receptionist jobs for you? Anyone got stories? I'm needing to step outside my comfort zone and asking folks who have been there before

  • Mental Health @lemmy.world
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    Mood Boost Question: What makes you awesome?

  • ADHD @lemmy.world
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    How do you handle being misunderstood?

  • Showerthoughts @lemmy.world
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    The more you talk with your friend who writes fiction, the greater the likelihood you'll end up in one of their stories or novels.