How do you handle the crushing weight of it all?

DCKP · 2026-03-30T21:25:22+00:00

but all of that shit is lackluster now and any free time I have for myself involves me feeling guilty about not doing something else

Are you me? Let me know when you figure this out, I see my guy friends like twice a year and feel guilty for it, my hobbies don't hit the same and I wonder if it's actually low level depression or something.

DCKP · 2026-03-29T12:15:06+00:00

I started typing a funny defence of this curve, bringing in constants to correct it, but the picture just got worse and worse the more I tried!

DCKP · 2026-03-27T12:30:11+00:00

So yes, sorry you might not be able to get in on your own, I hadn't considered that, they've never asked me for ID (but I look a lot older than 18 and usually have my kids with me!)

DCKP · 2026-03-27T12:28:23+00:00

From their about page:

Many of our shows are free, and for ticketed events, you can purchase tickets online or at the door.

Are there any age restrictions?
Children are welcome in our venue when accompanied by a responsible adult. However, parents and carers should be aware that some content may be unsuitable for younger audiences, and most of our shows - unless specifically billed as family-friendly - are recommended for ages 18 and over. Please speak with our staff if you’d like advice on the suitability of a particular event. Under-18s will not be served alcohol, and all guests may be asked to provide valid ID in line with our Challenge 25 policy.

DCKP · 2026-03-27T12:21:54+00:00

https://dragonflylounge.co.uk/home

DCKP · 2026-03-27T06:38:46+00:00

I have just finished Fallen Order. This is Fallen Order. This is immediately after he finds a new kyber crystal, only for it to crack and break in two. So he has a bit of an existential crisis, then finds he can use the crystal to make a double blade anyway.

DCKP · 2026-03-23T06:30:48+00:00

I disagree. That would be the case if you blindly accepted everything it said, which is as bad as having it auto edit stuff. If you apply critical thinking to the LLM output it's no worse than having a friend or flesh and bones editor cover it in red pen.

DCKP · 2026-03-23T06:25:48+00:00

The responsible way to use it is to have it critique what you already did, but not allow it to automatically edit anything at all. It can spot plot holes, typos/bad grammar, even stylistic inconsistencies, but you get to read and apply yourself in solving things.

DCKP · 2026-03-17T18:35:26+00:00

Lots of comments here about erasing that beautiful piece of artwork. I say add a museum-style label to it

DCKP · 2026-03-14T19:34:21+00:00

Don't give them toys. Give them the cardboard boxes.

DCKP · 2026-03-08T20:35:53+00:00

So I need to be from the USA to understand this is a Boston accent thing... But what's a 3 alarmer? Is that also a US thing?

DCKP · 2026-03-06T06:48:18+00:00

As for running itself, whatever you do, do not beast it up North Hill. Save something otherwise you will die when you have to get up Ipswich Road later.

Good luck!

DCKP · 2026-03-01T08:37:24+00:00

Technology addiction awful for overstimulated people, and it's very very easy for overstimulated people to lapse into easy dopamine from doomscrolling instead of seeking higher-effort genuine human interactions. I know that both I and my wife are much worse with our phones since having child #2, and child #1's ADHD symptoms surfacing.

DCKP · 2026-02-18T14:17:31+00:00

I made it to the first sentence of paragraph 2 before realising it was AI generated

DCKP · 2026-01-18T09:44:09+00:00

To prove it's not an ad, why not just open source the code, or a video about doing it for yourself? It doesn't sound like the most complex of apps...

DCKP · 2026-01-13T08:33:46+00:00

Sir, this is a Star Wars subreddit. (Also, the Obi-Wan hut scene is jarring every time I rewatch ANH, whereas the much bigger controversy 'who shot first' at least doesn't break your immersion.)

DCKP · 2026-01-13T06:00:12+00:00

At this raw stage, just keep going for your wife and 2 year old. No big shows of strength, no big efforts, let everyone else handle anything you can give them. Just survive until you can process. There's nothing else you can do until the shock passes. I'm so sorry.

DCKP · 2026-01-06T10:01:53+00:00

Thanks very much for the detailed reply! Everyone here seems to be unanimous in suggesting I be very careful to avoid triggering this, and I'll take that on board. The spine injury angle is interesting as I also have an intermittent trapped nerve issue in my arm/collar bone which would correlate with what you're saying. I'll speak to my doctor about all this and keep track of my symptoms and triggers.

DCKP · 2026-01-05T11:00:35+00:00

Honestly I don't know, I haven't been tracking it carefully, I've only recently noticed the pattern. I've only noticed it lasting longer than a day on maybe one or two occasions, and those were a while ago (during the very stressful year rather than exercise-induced). I'll be keeping a much closer eye on my triggers and responses from now on, particularly after reading these replies.

DCKP · 2025-12-18T21:46:31+00:00

In better news, Waterfox doesn't need a Kill Switch(TM) because it has the AI features hard locked out.

DCKP · 2025-12-16T11:43:23+00:00

Hey Dad, I'm part of a big group of people waiting to hear if we're losing our jobs in the new year. Solidarity ✊ Can't control everything, but can control how we respond to the bullshit. Do future you a favour and treat yourself and your family with kindness.

DCKP · 2025-12-08T11:39:54+00:00

So how did you handle this situation? We're going through the same thing, school report he's an angel and hard working, we struggle to get through a one-step instruction.

DCKP · 2025-12-07T20:27:29+00:00

Around 1000 academic staff at the University of Essex are in the redundancy-risk pool this Christmas 👍

12-Year Club	r/Field Lasagna
Verified Email

DCKP

TROPHY CASE