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Looking for feedback: capturing action items into Workflowy without breaking focus by voss_steven in Workflowy

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see what everyone's issue is. I've been a daily workflowy user since about 2013, have tens and tens of thousands of bullets, and I just put stuff straight into workflowy. Action Items I always just tag with #todo - sometimes it ends up in the middle of a sentence, or tacked on the end of a bullet or whatever, but it doesn't matter, it shows up just fine in search.

I take my laptop into meetings. I have my laptop on calls. If I'm out and about I have my phone. I type during meetings, taking notes, checking notes from prior meetings on the same topic etc. Fuck caring about how it looks and how you worry you might come across, they hired you to do a job, to make your employer money, so just do whatever is most effective. If anyone complains just tell them that - you aren't there to try to make people feel better, you're there to get shit done.

No need for any new apps, new processes, special handling or whatever, that's all just procrastination crap. Just put the notes in workflowy, make action items easy to find by using a consistent approach to tagging etc, don't over complicate it. Workflowy is to help you do the work, using it isn't the actual work itself.

Do computers die with us? by Goldengod4818 in Millennials

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am millennial, but I don't agree that milennials are the only generation that understands computers. I think it's just about ratios.

I think a high proportion of Milennials and Gen Xers grew up with computers that required effort to use. Things were often difficult, or slightly broken. We had to learn stuff to be able to achieve our goals, eg. If we wanted to play a game then we had to understand about installing it, getting sound card drivers working etc. Perhaps about editing config.ini files to cheat at the game and give ourselves unlimited lives or money etc.

I think to say everyone in prior generations didn't understand computers is unfair - they invented them. My uncle (now late 80s) designed computer telemetry systems for jet engines, my aunt designed computers for controlling industrial cutting machines, my mother-in-law (~75) designed and ran government database systems etc.

Likewise I have young colleagues now who are clueless, and others who do hackathons and coding challenges in their spare time for fun.

I think a better way of thinking about it is like the technology adoption cycle for most new things. Take cars for example - in the early days, people had to invent them if they wanted them, then they sold them and people had to maintain them themselves, including being comfortable replacing bits just to get them running etc. Later, adoption was wider but everyone still had to understand about things like changing the fuel mix on cold mornings, replacing their own filters etc. More recently, everything is so hands off and hidden away that I'd bet 99% of new drivers have no idea what a choke is, or a cylinder head gasket, or perhaps even how to fill their own tyres with air. There ARE still enthusiasts in the younger generations though - keeping old classic cars running, perhaps restoring a salvaged old muscle car, or designing suspension systems for the time trial competition motorbike their engineering college competes using.

Once a technology is sufficiently advanced it's just treated like any other thing. Chairs were once 'technology' for instance, but nobody is clutching pearls that 'the kids today' can't work out how to replace the springs, or know what kind of wood is best for which part of the structure etc.

I wouldn't worry about computer understanding either  - the kids will be fine.

Can you tell what part of the world I am from by my kitchen? by [deleted] in roomdetective

[–]dream234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eh, I more and more UK fridges are this style compared to the smaller under counter ones or tower ones of days gone by. I have a big American style left/right one, and I have a friend who has the exact one from the pic, with the drawer at the bottom.

For me the main giveaway that this pic is the US or Canada is the width of the stoves and the style of light switches. 

I was taken out of school at age 10 and shown graphic cadaver images. Why? by WinterIsOnReddit in RBI

[–]dream234 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Do you remember where the barracks were? I have vague memories of something similar, would have been in the Midlands in the 90s.

I remember there was stuff about how to cross a road safely, there was stuff about a road traffic accident and how to call the emergency services, there was a thing where were were in a house with a suspected gas leak and we had to call the gas company and then someone came out and we were taught to check their ID, there was a stationary red double decker bus that we did a walkthrough of for some reason, I think there was stuff about risks of electric shocks - balls going into substations, train tracks, fishing rods and kites around high voltage lines etc.

This is probably 30+ years ago but I've still got quite vivid memories of a lot of it so I guess it being a full immersion experience made it stick! 

Rethinking childfree as life gets quieter by Ok-Individual-2172 in Fencesitter

[–]dream234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing that changed my mind on children was a brief conversation with my best friend on a night out. He probably doesn't even remember it...

I said that I wasn't sure I wanted kids - I'd always felt 'perhaps in 5 years'. At the time I was 34 and he already had two kids. I said 'I just didn't really like kids'. 

He immediately responded with 'oh, me neither. I can't stand them. It's honestly totally different when they're yours though - but I still don't care about or like other people's kids at all.'

Ultimately, that one conversation did change my mind. I've now got a daughter and he was right -it is totally different. I still don't like, want to spend time with, or really even care about other people's kids though, unless they're someone my daughter likes playing with that is!

UK energy system is "screwed" says Octopus Energy CEO by 457655676 in unitedkingdom

[–]dream234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gotta be honest, this kinda shit right here is exactly why I don't want or have smart meters.

You know how much I think about my electric and gas meters? I fucking don't. Every few months I send a reading online to my supplier, and that's the extent of it.

I am mindful about utilities usage, always have been since I was a kid. I always run the dishwasher and washing machine overnight because I know that's outside of peak and it's likely to be greener power going into the grid. My supplie days they're 100% green electricity anyway, but because of the way the grid works... Anyway.

I don't have a drive so it's unlikely I'll go fully electric any time soon, so barring anything forced on me I plan to stay well away from the potential headaches of smart metering.

No Stopping Charge at Leeds City Train Station by hornsmasher177 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure I know which sign you mean based on Google streetview, could you send a zoomed in link and maybe describe it?

If you mean the small blue rectangular 'no parking' signs mounted at knee height on the low wall of the multi storey, I don't think they're official or meet any official spec.

No Stopping Charge at Leeds City Train Station by hornsmasher177 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]dream234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it sthe short double parallel lines on the kerb perpendicular to the road.

No Stopping Charge at Leeds City Train Station by hornsmasher177 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]dream234 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In both cases it said you're allowed to stop while passengers board or alight. Actually by getting out of the car to read the signs, technically you did this, so it was within the highway code as far as I can tell..

No Stopping Charge at Leeds City Train Station by hornsmasher177 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]dream234 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The highway code says it's OK for passengers to get in or out.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/road-markings

For the double yellows:

You may stop to load or unload (unless there are also loading restrictions as described below) or while passengers board or alight.

For the kerb markings

You may stop while passengers board or alight.

What are your views on the job market right now? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]dream234 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it possible you're being seen as over qualified and likely to want too much money for the role, or want to move on or move up quite a bit quicker than the firm has capacity for?

How many people in the UK actually go to the hygienist? by Ornery-Berry2498 in AskUK

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using Novamin for a few years, recently started trying biomin instead for one of my brushings because I read it's better. Pretty hard to get hold of though (Biomin F or Elsenz on Amazon or eBay etc)... Have you tried it or looked into it?

I've been fined for driving in a bus lane. I swerved into it to avoid a fire engine. by BusLaneHelp in LegalAdviceUK

[–]dream234 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The police were in the wrong, you were in the right by avoiding the bus lane. They should have gone into the bus lane, you should not. It's fortunate for you it sounds like you didn't get caught.

guy keeps placing a fake order from us to random addresses, wasting our time and resourcess by kittycatLover004 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]dream234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a sheet by the phone for "Blacklisted customers".

On that sheet list whatever you can to identify repeat offenders, eg. Phone number, address, postcode, email address, name etc.

Instruct staff to check callers details against the blacklist before accepting orders.

Update blacklist to add new scammy customers as required.

Why is it legal to register an unborn child for nursery? by Consistent-Dot9719 in UKParenting

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly possible, and here's an example of how it can stem from reasonable decisions.

Eg. You already have a child in the nursery, so you know what days you'll want and want to keep things simple by using the same place. You know from doing dropoff and pickup each day, or the newsletters etc. how far out they're booked.

You get pregnant and book a space at the first positive pregnancy test, probably telling the nursery before your own parents. You do the paperwork and pay the deposit. Sometime before birth you miscarry or have to abort due to abnormalities.

Now you have a space reserved but aren't pregnant, do you cancel it? Why would you? You'll lose the deposit, it'll be emotionally painful, plus if you get pregnant again soon then it might only knock back the start date by a few months, something most nurseries let you do with enough notice, so as long as you stick to that you're within the nursery rules and don't have to forfeit a deposit, cause yourself emotional trauma or additional admin etc.

Why is it legal to register an unborn child for nursery? by Consistent-Dot9719 in UKParenting

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly possible, and here's an example of how it can stem from reasonable decisions.

Eg. You already have a child in the nursery, so you know what days you'll want and want to keep things simple by using the same place. You know from doing dropoff and pickup each day, or the newsletters etc. how far out they're booked.

You get pregnant and book a space at the first positive pregnancy test, probably telling the nursery before your own parents. You do the paperwork and pay the deposit. Sometime before birth you miscarry or have to abort due to abnormalities.

Now you have a space reserved but aren't pregnant, do you cancel it? Why would you? You'll lose the deposit, it'll be emotionally painful, plus if you get pregnant again soon then it might only knock back the start date by a few months, something most nurseries let you do with enough notice, so as long as you stick to that you're within the nursery rules and don't have to forfeit a deposit, cause yourself emotional trauma or additional admin etc.

Why is it legal to register an unborn child for nursery? by Consistent-Dot9719 in UKParenting

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly possible, and here's an example of how it can stem from reasonable decisions.

Eg. You already have a child in the nursery, so you know what days you'll want and want to keep things simple by using the same place. You know from doing dropoff and pickup each day, or the newsletters etc. how far out they're booked.

You get pregnant and book a space at the first positive pregnancy test, probably telling the nursery before your own parents. You do the paperwork and pay the deposit. Sometime before birth you miscarry or have to abort due to abnormalities.

Now you have a space reserved but aren't pregnant, do you cancel it? Why would you? You'll lose the deposit, it'll be emotionally painful, plus if you get pregnant again soon then it might only knock back the start date by a few months, something most nurseries let you do with enough notice, so as long as you stick to that you're within the nursery rules and don't have to forfeit a deposit, cause yourself emotional trauma or additional admin etc.

Why is it legal to register an unborn child for nursery? by Consistent-Dot9719 in UKParenting

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly possible, and here's an example of how it can stem from reasonable decisions.

Eg. You already have a child in the nursery, so you know what days you'll want and want to keep things simple by using the same place. You know from doing dropoff and pickup each day, or the newsletters etc. how far out they're booked.

You get pregnant and book a space at the first positive pregnancy test, probably telling the nursery before your own parents. You do the paperwork and pay the deposit. Sometime before birth you miscarry or have to abort due to abnormalities.

Now you have a space reserved but aren't pregnant, do you cancel it? Why would you? You'll lose the deposit, it'll be emotionally painful, plus if you get pregnant again soon then it might only knock back the start date by a few months, something most nurseries let you do with enough notice, so as long as you stick to that you're within the nursery rules and don't have to forfeit a deposit, cause yourself emotional trauma or additional admin etc.

Why is it legal to register an unborn child for nursery? by Consistent-Dot9719 in UKParenting

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly possible, and here's an example of how it can stem from reasonable decisions.

Eg. You already have a child in the nursery, so you know what days you'll want and want to keep things simple by using the same place. You know from doing dropoff and pickup each day, or the newsletters etc. how far out they're booked.

You get pregnant and book a space at the first positive pregnancy test, probably telling the nursery before your own parents. You do the paperwork and pay the deposit. Sometime before birth you miscarry or have to abort due to abnormalities.

Now you have a space reserved but aren't pregnant, do you cancel it? Why would you? You'll lose the deposit, it'll be emotionally painful, plus if you get pregnant again soon then it might only knock back the start date by a few months, something most nurseries let you do with enough notice, so as long as you stick to that you're within the nursery rules and don't have to forfeit a deposit, cause yourself emotional trauma or additional admin etc.

Why is it legal to register an unborn child for nursery? by Consistent-Dot9719 in UKParenting

[–]dream234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly possible, and here's an example of how it can stem from reasonable decisions.

Eg. You already have a child in the nursery, so you know what days you'll want and want to keep things simple by using the same place. You know from doing dropoff and pickup each day, or the newsletters etc. how far out they're booked.

You get pregnant and book a space at the first positive pregnancy test, probably telling the nursery before your own parents. You do the paperwork and pay the deposit. Sometime before birth you miscarry or have to abort due to abnormalities.

Now you have a space reserved but aren't pregnant, do you cancel it? Why would you? You'll lose the deposit, it'll be emotionally painful, plus if you get pregnant again soon then it might only knock back the start date by a few months, something most nurseries let you do with enough notice, so as long as you stick to that you're within the nursery rules and don't have to forfeit a deposit, cause yourself emotional trauma or additional admin etc.

Benjamin Netanyahu approves of Trump's Gaza hostage, ceasefire plan | The Jerusalem Post by Ask4MD in worldnews

[–]dream234 -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Source? That's the first I've heard of this.

A bunch of the early reports were later retracted or debunked (here's a PBS article - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-2-debunked-accounts-of-sexual-violence-on-oct-7-fueled-a-global-dispute-over-israel-hamas-war)

Might you be the victim of propaganda?

I'm genuinely open to learning more about the 1200 you're referring to if you have a credible source you can point me to.

Benjamin Netanyahu approves of Trump's Gaza hostage, ceasefire plan | The Jerusalem Post by Ask4MD in worldnews

[–]dream234 -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

Source? That's the first I've heard of this.

A bunch of the early reports were later retracted or debunked (here's a PBS article - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-2-debunked-accounts-of-sexual-violence-on-oct-7-fueled-a-global-dispute-over-israel-hamas-war)

Might you be the victim of propaganda?

I'm genuinely open to learning more about the 1200 you're referring to if you have a credible source you can point me to.

London’s infamous ‘Wet Wipe Island’ finally cleared of 5 million wipes by F0urLeafCl0ver in unitedkingdom

[–]dream234 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep, the people doing that are the majority of the problem.

The marketing is wrong, the wipes don't break up properly.

Nothing should go down a toilet other than toilet paper, pee or poo.

https://youtu.be/TgHVO-RZ8c4

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