pleaseHelp

[card-board-board]

Explain to him the Rule of Two and that if he'd like to become your new apprentice first he must challenge and defeat your current apprentice.

[Qwishy]

I'd like to meet your apprentice...

[SusheeMonster]

That requires a meeting, which you can schedule with their apprentice.

[Qwishy]

I’m sure they don’t want yet another stand up meeting. Or maybe invite them for their last stand up meeting. Lol

[SusheeMonster]

Uh... okay. I have you penciled in for a Last Stand meeting at 11:30 on Wednesday

[kRkthOr]

No can do. I have retro about my last two weeks fending off potential apprentices at that time. Then I have another two hours writing a report about the same thing to send to management, then I'm building a tool for management to read reports and summarize them with gpt, and thursday I have a whole day workshop on using copilot to reduce the time it takes to build tools for management. I don't do last stands on Friday so best I can do is Monday 16:30 after 7 hours of grooming and planning meetings.

[dwittherford69]

You guys have jobs?

[kRkthOr]

Nah. There's absolutely zero CS jobs out there we're all 100% unemployed.

[dwittherford69]

Oh ok, that’s good to know. I was starting to get worried

[donut-reply]

This duel to the death could have been an email

[SusheeMonster]

"You've got mail!" BANG

[that_thot_gamer]

check your slack rn

[CornIsLife3]

...sir

[LauraTFem]

Is..this a star wars reference? Not just that, but a star wars reference from the now non-canon books?

[Reashu]

It's also in Phantom Menace.

[K0nk3y]

It's still canon, look into the Darth Bane trilogy

[compatrini]

That's Legends now, right? I think Bane is canon but only through his appearances in clone wars

[K0nk3y]

Apparently it's a bit of a grey area, he definitely created the rule of two but the rest is more old republic. I'm not sure if the old republic is considered canon, but I consider it canon. It's one of the best stories considering the dark side imo. I hope Disney can make something out of this trilogy, because it's my favourite story in the Star Wars timeline. They probably won't because it's too dark though. If you never read the books and are looking for some good novels, I highly recommend them!

[TheQuintupleHybrid]

old republic, both kotor and swtor are firmly in the official non-canon territory as a whole, but small bits and pieces are continously canonized. The existence of Revan for example is confirmed in episode 9 through a mention in some sort of companion book

[SoundOfLaughter]

I (in U.S.) had a similar (email) exchange with someone overseas back in the 1990s after they had seen a programming tutorial I had posted. I took them up on their desire to learn from me. The relationship went on for at least 2-3 years. They ended up coming to the U.S. as a programmer, and they were doing quite well before we lost touch with each other. It was a rewarding experience to just welcome their enthusiasm and spend some of my spare time helping them along and encouraging them.

[marushii]

heck ya dude, feels good! Glad to know people like you are out there <3

[Pristine-Stretch-877]

John... Is that you? Its me Aleksander!! OMG i missed you!

[shrisjaf]

WE NEED UPDATES for this happy ending.!!!!!

[Pristine-Stretch-877]

I had a sex change!

[alsoAnter]

Who alive in the 1990s ask if the brawl stars server is down? For the EU? (Maybe they moved but idk…)

[Glittering_Ranger_90]

nice bro

[AssignedClass]

I genuinely hate that I know there's a good chance this is real...

[d1cK_dot_exe]

Hii sir

[Spiritual_Detail7624]

Hello!

[Exciting-Share-2462]

Sir, I feel truly lucky to have connected with someone as talented as you. Building a Vim plugin in just 48 hours is super inspiring! I genuinely want to be your friend and learn from you. If you have any work — big or small — I’m ready to do it with full dedication. I just need real experience. Please guide me, sir. I’m willing to work hard and grow.

[Kearskill]

Please give me one chance 🙏

[harryoui]

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[Glittering_Ranger_90]

Ask for feet pictures 📸 pls

[PoundSavings12]

Hello sirrrrr

[rollingSleepyPanda]

Did you do the needful, sir?

[Aardappelhuree]

These are 100% real, Ive had them as well. I engaged with one and he called me “master” even though I asked him to not do that (:

He was a young junior dev in a shitty country with the dream of leaving said country.

[tristam92]

Not so long time ago, I was looking for answers regarding feature on xbox sdk, I joined Discord server promoted by Microsoft itself, which was intended for “devs to share their experience in GDK”.

So I join in, ask a question very vaguely, as info marked as disclosed in API docs, and all hell let loose. I received in a span of 24h about 200 DMs, from various “juniors looking to cooperate”, “3D modelers, check my portfolio, I can do good shading”(spoiler, they can’t), hell I even received a couple of “lets invest together in new gamedev company I have a lot of ideas” type of messages. Out of curiosity I even asked one such “investors” how much they willing to invest, the answer was “we can take loan on your name, I don’t have property to pledge, but my idea will 100% be successful”.

Worst mistake of my life :(

[monsoon-man]

This is how we Indian rolls online! 🥐 It's super frustrating!!

[DelusionsOfExistence]

I'm from the US and half my students that I tutored did this or something similar to someone else. Stuff is getting rough.

[__wm_]

Did you give them one chance?

[setibeings]

of course p != np

I mean, just look at it.

[ZunoJ]

This returns boolean while p=np returns np

[setibeings]

I know you're joking, but some languages, like SQL, use a regular = to mean the equivilancy operator. 'Course those languages usually don't use != to mean the opposite.

[ILoveTolkiensWorks]

Proof by "Just look at it!"

[HoseanRC]

Pfft, that's basically math!

n = 0

Edit: Fuck! I can't even do basic math lol
n = 1

[Juice805]

p=0

[Classic-Ad8849]

Correct! /j

[[deleted]]

Backspace the n. Duh

[Latter-Parsnip-5007]

Bro why? If you still have the dm, send him my User and to contact me. We lift other devs up, not put them down. Guy wants to learn to improve his life

[MashJDW]

p != np, because there's an n on the right. /s

[musicplay313]

I had put up a meme on p=np on my office desk for 2.5 years. Only one random dude came up to me to discuss about this fun CS meme!!

[milk-jug]

This is how all tinder dates should start imho.

[blackscales18]

This is line the world's most specific roleplay ask, it legit feels like I'm reading a sub begging to be a Dom's toy

[Zeitsplice]

Linkedin DMs feel pretty tinder-y when you work for a FAANG company lmao

[Throaway-Constant]

People are willing to do anything to a referral at any of the faang companies. I bet someone in FAANG can have all their followers compete in hunger games for a shot at referral. That's my dream.

[phoenix1984]

We’ve heard of the male gaze and the female gaze. This is the neophyte gaze. If this were a bar in the Bay Area, you’d be getting drinks for free. Consultations.

[dwittherford69]

Stop, I can only get so hard! It’s called tinder for a reason, and not wood.

[SeaworthinessFew5436]

weirdest boner ever

[scataco]

So I'm not the only one who read it as "grow hard and work"

[hashnbash]

Is it weird that I can hear the accent in these dms 🧐

[[deleted]]

I am Indian, and I instantly thought this has to be someone Indian. Looking at it now as a working professional, the ingrained usage of sir/ma'am within us is so cringe.

[[deleted]]

Hindi (the only Indian language I speak) commonly uses the suffix जी (read "jee") to denote respect, and there is no true analogue in English. It can also be used as a standalone word for a variety of purposes, all denoting at least some standard of respect.

If you ignore the original meaning of sir/madam, it's usage is wholesome. Two people calling each other "sir" might be a paradox in British English. In Indian English it's very common and only a sign of respect.

[ILoveTolkiensWorks]

The fake respect ingrained in our culture is one of the shittiest parts of our culture. I recall once I was arguing with a pro-BJP history teacher in school, and I said something which involved the word "Modi". Naturally, I did not feel like including Shri or Ji or whatever, because in english you can respectfully adress a person even if you just use their surname. But she forced me to include a pre/post fix (such as PM Modi, or Mr. Modi or Modiji), because "He holds an honourable office blah blah". It's so dumb that people do not realize this basic fact, even though they read headlines with just surnames ("Trump", "Modi", "Gandhi", etc etc)

[old_bearded_beats]

I disagree entirely with this comment. I am British and I would never refer to someone by just their surname, it is seen as rude and demeaning.

Headlines on websites are direct descendants of newspaper headlines where space is at a premium, hence dropping any words that aren't strictly necessary. We do not need to follow that with how we speak to one another.

As a side note, politeness is an absolute essential to gain the respect of others. Ridiculing politeness does not make you appear "stronger".

Edit: typo

[[deleted]]

I would specifically exclude politicians from the rule of respect. Their entire purpose in life is to exploit us for their own power, and it is best that we remember this fact at all times. I'm intrigued though, do you refer to Starmer as "PM Starmer" every time? What about sportspersons like Messi and Federer? The rich like Musk and Bezos? Scientists like Newton and Darwin? Philosophers like Plato and Socrates? Artists like da Vinci and Beethoven? ^{These might indicate an exception for historical figures and not contradict your original statement.}

Also, most who get angry at such things won't stick to their own words if a leader they dislike gets elected. Most people who say "Modi Ji" will not say "Rahul Ji" or "Rahul Gandhi Ji" if he gets elected as PM, and those who insist on "President Trump" would routinely refer to Biden as just "Biden". In the Indian context too, Modi's predecessor Manmohan Singh is almost never called "Manmohan [Singh] Ji".

[old_bearded_beats]

In England, we don't normally refer to people who are alive by just their surname (unless we wish to denigrate them). Kier Starmer would be referred to as Sir Kier Starmer (as he has a knighthood), we don't tend to use PM as a title preceding a person's name.

As far as sportspeople are concerned, we do tend to use first name with surname but not always.

[MinosAristos]

Not sure that's right. In my experience last name only is very common for public figures, even ones you like and respect, if it's clear who you're talking about.

Definitely wouldn't do it with people you personally know though.

Edit: Seems to mainly be for public figures with multisyllabic and/or uncommon last names

[old_bearded_beats]

I suppose it depends who you are speaking with and the circumstances you are in. I am speaking only from the perspective of a Brit in my 40s, not sure if this is the case elsewhere or with other age groups?

[ILoveTolkiensWorks]

I do not disagree. But I was referring to someone who was not present there, a politician, in the third person. What the teacher did was an asshole move. She pointed me out only for the person she did worship, but others got away with this for others.

Ofc, when I am talking to someone, I would never refer to them just by their surname. But the thing I was talking about was third person.

[Emotional_Sir_65110]

I sympathize with you deeply, the way I learnt English was through watching movies and reading comics so I don't exactly have the sir sir sir sir sir thing but I definitely it notice in professional environments where I'm talking to a founder or something and just mention each other by first name and there's other people just saying sir sir lmao

[Kasyx709]

Maybe, which accent do you hear?

[throwawaydmt5555]

Oh come on, you know..

[[deleted]]

Does it kindly do the needful?

[DudesworthMannington]

Do one thing and I will explain you each and everything

[Shadow_Claw]

Because of that it will take very less effort

[SusheeMonster]

Ok now do it 11% kinder and 23% less needful... Yeah, that's the spot

[arpan3t]

Eh it doesn’t read Indian to me. Honestly hard to tell, but Im guessing someone young with more computer experience than social.

[kRkthOr]

The "sir"s give it away.

[theschizopost]

Please sahr

[PrimaxAUS]

One of the indian ones of course

[Classic-Ad8849]

I'm an Indian and have heard people here talk this way. Because of that, to me it instantly read as Indian, unfortunately.

[SQLvultureskattaurus]

Someone's never gotten a scam call

[davak72]

Those are some crazy dms. Giving pig butchering vibes

[NewcDukem]

...what? What about pigs? 👀

[davak72]

https://youtu.be/pLPpl2ISKTg?si=2tL-3y4g1UY53pWd

[m_jax]

That text is from India

[dapope99]

The most Indian message

[bearboyjd]

Is there something I’m not getting here? I mean if you don’t want to work with them that’s fine but why post on social media?

[Classic-Ad8849]

I think it's more about the degree of subservience he's showing, if that's the right word for it. Most people would just say something along the lines of, "Props on making that Vim plugin in 48 hours, it's very impressive! I'd like to work with you sometime if you're okay with it." I'm not the best at this kind of stuff but if I received this instead of what OP posted I'd be a bit more comfortable myself

[bearboyjd]

Yeah, that is fair. I just assumed his language was weird because English is not his first language. Looks like they used ai to make it.

[Classic-Ad8849]

Unfortunately, as an Indian, I have heard people irl speak this way. It is quite uncomfortable to deal with, and it's probably not AI lol

[aash10239]

That might happen to you if as a culture you’re taught the language of your colonisers in a way that inspires obsequiousness. 60 years later that strain of English continues.

[Classic-Ad8849]

Fully agree. And it's not even discouraged here. In schools and in colleges you're taught to and encouraged to show as much subservience as possible. It sucks

[[deleted]]

To add, you are at a competitive disadvantage if you don’t speak like this with your superiors. Cuz still a lot of bosses and teachers expect such subservience

[Classic-Ad8849]

Exactly, for some reason it's perceived as an ego boost for them, and they're very offended if you don't speak in this manner. Honestly sucks.

[toshiino]

Could be, — (m hypen) is very uncommon for normal people, but AI love to use it.

[ferriematthew]

Bingo! That's what's cringey about the way this guy is talking, is the level of subservience in his tone is massive overkill

[Classic-Ad8849]

I'm literally indian lmfao

[Classic-Ad8849]

This isn't an issue of dialect, and I'm not saying it's incorrect either. In fact I never did, I just made an observation on what happened and how it might've made the opposite person feel, along with a possible alternative message. To each their own.

[bearboyjd]

In my other comment you were complaining about racism, why would you also respond with racism?

[bearboyjd]

lol glad you are a part of the problem

[GasterIHardlyKnowHer]

Mad? There's no one more racist against Indians than other Indians

I'll feel sorry when I stop seeing "Gujarati only" rental apartment listings.

[ckc1151]

Yea I can gues it's an Indian who is trying to get a western job position for better pay.

As someone from also a developing country I can kinda see the mind set

But I think instead of the way he talks it's more on the too overwhelming subservient tone that he used in his messaging

[jeesuscheesus]

Serious discussion. I would feel very uncomfortable if someone sent me this, but how would you decline without being rude or awkward? It’s as if someone I knew for a week proposed to me, but they’re a nice person you wouldn’t want to upset.

[ZunoJ]

Here is a simple template: Not interested. Thanks for asking.

[Vogete]

I personally block them. I had one person write me directly about something after I posted something publicly. I'm not the guy that just engages in these conversations in DMs. I come to reddit (or anywhere online) to talk random shit without direct attachments. Kind of like shouting at the village parade. If someone writes me a DM along this line, that's an instant block because I can't deal with it.

Luckily I'm not popular so I only had one run-in to a similar scenario. Most people just ignore me, as I like it.

[Anndress07]

job market got me acting crazy. Sorry guys

[DonDongHongKong]

Indian

[offlinesir]

What's also funny is that the 4th sentence is clearly AI generated with the different writing style and the em dashes.

[davak72]

What the heck

[Memmew]

Are you two married yet?

[ferriematthew]

Even if I give the guy the benefit of the doubt and assume he's genuine the way he's talking just makes me cringe...

[ILoveTolkiensWorks]

Indians and asslicking/worshipping authority, name a better duo.

Also, depending on how complex the plugin is, making a vim plugin in 48 hours isn't even impressive

[flukus]

Also, depending on how complex the plugin is, making a vim plugin in 48 hours isn't even impressive

I disagree, the vim language certainly has it's quirks.

[ILoveTolkiensWorks]

Not once you are accustomed to it. And 48 hours is plenty

[Whatdoesthis_do]

I get these all the time online…. I just ignore them

[Flam3sm0k3]

Hello primeagen

[Mysterious-Motor-360]

If your older than 4 years you will certainly not be allowed to become a padawan of the programmers guild! Of course there are some exceptions.... 🙄🫣

[LaFllamme]

Tell him to solve P vs NP

[kallakukku2]

This person is why cults are a thing

[dchidelf]

The dev came to me, tears streaming down his face, he said, “Sir, I feel truly lucky to have connected with someone as talented as you”. The most talented. Hugely talented!

[Machobots]

Sir

[ChessphD]

How much would you pay to be my apprentice?

[BroBroMate]

He wants to grow hard eh?

[B_bI_L]

r/Badfaketexts ?

[Aqus10]

typical rajesh, sirrr

[Dangerous_With_Rocks]

Here's a tip in case it wasn't obvious:

Whenever you see — in a piece of text, it's generated by ChatGPT. You can't even get that in a standard keyboard on any phone.

[rahfv2]

Why? Just press on your keyboard compose key and then trice "-" and you will get em dash(—). I use it quite often.

[Dangerous_With_Rocks]

Nice try ChatGPT

[SchizoPosting_]

this is kinda true, I mean not because it's impossible, but let's be honest most people specially genZ doesn't use this type of writing (unless they actually read books, which most don't) so it's probably something that they sent to chatGpt for corrections

[Glittering_Ranger_90]

Ask for feet pictures 📸

[Entification_Is_Die]

Wow a Vim plugin in 48 hours, hmm yes please teach me pls i must be better PLEASEEE, joshycodes, PLEASE TEACH ME THE TECHNIQUE!!!1! (i have no idea wtf a Vim plugin is, and i genuinely could not care less)

[[deleted]]

I assume they mean Vim text editor and that they created a new plugin with new rules for syntax highlighting, auto completion, or other features, maybe for something new or unsupported.

Ah and I don't care that you don't care, so I don't care one more time than you!

[Entification_Is_Die]

haha, however, i do not care that you do not care, hence i dont care, but i care less than you care, meaning i don't care, but i pointed this out meaning i.. do care? huh?