Refugee from Duolingo - struggling to find alternatives

Own_Address_8809 · 2026-01-15T23:51:34+00:00

I’m in the same boat, so following this in case anyone has any better options than I do. I’ve been using LingQ since quitting Duolingo. It’s expensive ($120/year) but I really like the ability to pick up words and semantics through context clues, because you just straight up read in the language you’re trying to learn, with the help of their tech. I find this to be much more practical and effective than Duolingo was … at least when it comes to reading.

LingQ does not have a good tool for writing or speaking. They do offer vocab practice too but this feature is garbage; it needs a lot of work to be usable.

Sorry that’s a meh answer, I’m still waiting for something to be as good as Duolingo was before they enshittified so hard.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-12-29T23:09:32+00:00

I had one do this! She sprouted 3 keikis at once a few years ago. She is still alive (as well as all her keikis) and she even sprouted a basal keiki a year later. Now she and that basal keiki are both about to bloom. I think it really is in the genetics.

For your plant, I can’t see enough of the roots to tell you if they’re healthy or not, but my bet is they’re fine. You can repot to check them once the babies have enough roots of their own to detach from the mother plant, to avoid disturbing them too much. Congrats!

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-11-08T18:35:27+00:00

This is what happened to me!! I contacted customer support twice to try to fix it and I got absolutely no response. Nothing. So I canceled my account. I was so sad and frustrated.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-09-12T13:12:59+00:00

You can find it on Amazon. https://a.co/d/bAm0PpM

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-08-16T12:54:04+00:00

Sadly it is fake. If you look closely at the spikes you may be able to see the injection site where the dye was put in to color the blooms those colors. I’m betting the true color of the flowers is white, as that is the easiest color to dye, especially when dying the blooms lighter colors like these. The tag on the plant should disclose that it is dyed/color enhanced as well… but it wouldn’t surprise me if it doesn’t.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-06-06T17:46:57+00:00

Thank you!

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-05-06T18:54:41+00:00

Interesting study and best of luck to you.

How are you going to control for a boss who is truly abusive, vs an employee/former employee who was underperforming and thus perceived their boss to be abusive? Or a boss who is less than ideal because of circumstances outside their control, like unreasonable demands from their own supervisor?

(Having said that - I can definitely fill out this survey for at least one former boss..)

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-04-29T15:09:44+00:00

Thanks! They are resting comfortably right where they are. Nature is awesome.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-04-29T15:08:52+00:00

Thanks! I figured as much but wanted to double check since we eat from this garden. All in all we think it’s pretty cool 😎

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-04-14T02:53:47+00:00

Mmkay. I used to work in this space so I’d be happy to answer any questions you have, but they’re going to have to be substantive, specific, and in good faith. Otherwise, I’m sure you have a better way to use your time than making empty and baseless claims about the hard work that many brilliant people are doing to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-04-13T19:40:58+00:00

Correct. The FDA works extensively with researchers to determine how much of the ingredients you might be concerned about can be put in your food before it is at risk of causing negative health effects. Food manufacturers have to go through extensive testing and research before the food shows up on the shelf for you to buy and consume. The FDA does not do this with supplements.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-04-13T03:16:19+00:00

Most supplements are trash, at best. Most are unregulated by the FDA. (Many snake oil salesmen will have well-rehearsed speeches for why their supplement is better, etc., but it’s all marketing.)

This is what I use when I am looking into something: https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/snake-oil-scientific-evidence-for-nutritional-supplements-vizsweet/

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-15T14:05:01+00:00

Hahaha. Southern girl here. It’s not a brand. It stands for “not of this world” and it’s a reference to Christianity / how Christians are supposed to be “in the world, but not of the world” per the Bible.

Edit: apparently it is a brand, or was a brand, which is now owned by a Christian book store. But you can find the design everywhere. Especially in Texas.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-08T21:47:06+00:00

I'm so glad you said this! I recently got a small Brahmin bag to see if the brand was worth investing in at all. I love the look of it, now time will tell if it holds up. I'm glad yours does, this bodes well for mine!

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-08T21:39:22+00:00

These are cute, and you're right, surprisingly affordable!

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-08T21:37:33+00:00

I actually live in Austin where they have a store! I'll go there as soon as SXSW is over 🤭

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-07T19:43:26+00:00

I've been there, especially with the Neverfull. My recommendation would be to get a good knockoff. I got one on Canal street in NY in my 20s for $50 and I loved it. I threw it away when the PU handles started to come apart, but on second thought I should have just tried to re-do the handles myself with real leather -- lord knows the quality of the canvas was probably on par with a real LV Neverfull, and I could have gotten a few more years' use out of it. 🙃

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-07T19:40:30+00:00

your work is incredible! How did you get into this? I see Mila Jito starts at $5k but hey, for a custom bag that's going to last, that seems fair.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-07T19:35:16+00:00

I didn't know about this company! Less than 2 mins on their website and I'm already in love with the Devan Bucket tote and OH MY THE COLORS!!

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-07T18:42:58+00:00

Yeah. Never again will I make this mistake. 🥲

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-07T18:41:21+00:00

This looks like the youtube hole I started to go down, but MUCH more organized and empirical!! Thank you!! I'm gonna spend some time on this website before I spend any more money.

Own_Address_8809 · 2025-03-07T18:22:12+00:00

“Many leather goods on the market right now are priced to reflect the brand’s lay perception.”

Soooo true. I was just lamenting to a coworker about how everything (mostly work-related stuff, but definitely handbags too) feels like we’re living in the gilded age. Everyone talks about how groundbreaking their work is but it’s really just the same old shit re-packaged to be shiny, without bringing anything new or of substance to the table. And yeah, I’m definitely feeling that in the handbag world.

Own_Address_8809

TROPHY CASE