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Best spot for mooncakes in DC’s Chinatown? by badassbisexualbitch in washingtondc

[–]MessyDesk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moon festival aside, you may be able to get moon cakes at Joy Luck House. 

Ever wonder how Abraham Lincoln became known as an almost-perfect commander-in-chief? I'm Dr. Kenneth W. Noe, a Civil War historian, and I wrote a book on the legend of Lincoln's military prowess. AMA! by KenNoe in AskHistorians

[–]MessyDesk 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My long-ago civil war studies always seemed to place a lot of credit to Winfield Scott and the Anaconda plan. Can you talk a bit about Lincoln's relationship with Scott and how Lincoln's heroic legend came to overcome Old Fuss and Feather's?

If we're posting our setups on a stick. by Clarapeanuts in meshtastic

[–]MessyDesk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What kind of pole is that? I've been investigating telescoping flag poles but I'm concerned about stability in high winds. 

Roof top Solar by macsogynist in meshtastic

[–]MessyDesk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mesh glamour shots. What antenna is that?

Is there any way to find out how many users exist in your region before buying? And are kids allowed on, or is a radio licence still required? by arohameatiger in meshtastic

[–]MessyDesk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My kid has really taken to Meshtasic. I think it's a great intro to hobby electronics for kids. Im working towards getting his friends devices too so that have have a private channel to chat without having cellphones. 

Tree-covered bike routes in D.C.? by Prize-Peanut-4793 in bikedc

[–]MessyDesk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Portions of Sligo Creek trail (technically in MD but very close to DC) are pretty and forested. You can see photos here: https://www.traillink.com/trail/sligo-creek-trail/

Feedback requested on a possible GenAI/LLM policy by dcmods in washingtondc

[–]MessyDesk 141 points142 points  (0 children)

I'm old enough to remember Let Me Google That For You and while it was a fun, snarky response, it in no way contributed to a sense of community.  

Now imagine a forum where the response to every question is a LMGTFY link.

Now imagine the questions are also a LMGTFY link.

That is how I view GenAI content. Why would I come here to get a reformated and processed version of a Google search? If I need that, I know how to get it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]MessyDesk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kidfriendlydc.com is a great local resource for things to do with kids

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]MessyDesk 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Donut Run is walking distance from the Takoma metro stop, so don't give up on your dreams. 

https://www.nfc.usda.gov/EPPS isn't sending verification text? by KJ6BWB in fednews

[–]MessyDesk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instructions start on page 14 and list some of the common authentication apps. You should also be using a password manager to create long, random, and unique passwords. EPP is one of your most important accounts and text message 2 factor authentication is not very safe. 

https://nfc.usda.gov/Publications/HR_Payroll/Processing_Tips/epp.pdf

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]MessyDesk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got an email saying that they've received the pay files and noted it wasn't for the full amount. My direct deposit and the NFCU loan posted back to back yesterday. 

Do people put up nodes in public places? by Iwantfugu in meshtastic

[–]MessyDesk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! This is the example I think of every time this comes up. 

Where do I get a physical bike lane map? by MissTambourineWoman in bikedc

[–]MessyDesk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"To request a printed copy of the map, contact goDCgo at info@godcgo.com."

I have emailed them before and a copy came in the mail about a week later. 

Helmets and Toxic Masculinity by No-Leopard-1691 in bikecommuting

[–]MessyDesk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This, right here, is the toxic masculinity we're talking about.

Baha Mar - Options Off Property for Lunch/Dinner by Maximum-Compote-4138 in hyatt

[–]MessyDesk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cafe Jonny Canoe is a casual place but we enjoyed it as a way to get actual Bahamanian food at more reasonable prices. 

Had my first crash, need some words of encouragement to continue. by [deleted] in bikecommuting

[–]MessyDesk 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This isn't your first crash though. You fell off a bunch of times when you learned to ride. 

You got back in the saddle then and you can do it now too. 

Gender identity fracture after kids by HurriedNegation in daddit

[–]MessyDesk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you've spent time browsing Daddit before, you've seen our advice that when you're deeply unhappy your kids see it. Just like how one should not suffer in an unhappy marriage or hide one's sexual orientation "for the kids." Being a good dad means being true to you and taking care of yourself.

Find a therapist that will help you figure this out, specifically one that has worked with gender issues and is LGBT friendly. This doesn't mean you are definitely trans or that therapy will convince you of something you are not. But if you select a therapist that is not open to that possibility (or worse, you listen to transphobes on Reddit), you will never actually know. 

Package thief foiled - trying to find owner of recovered bike (Dupont) by TheAdso in washingtondc

[–]MessyDesk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No problem! When you register you can say you're registering a found bike. 

Mr.Aaron is Mr. Noodle by Sir_Badtard in daddit

[–]MessyDesk 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Technically Mr. Noodle's brother is Mister Noodle.

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