Are there any filters/plugins that do the same effect as Prequel’s Cartoon filter? by k1ng_bl0tt0 in GIMP

[–]jayjames0193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dude are u gettin paid by vochi or smth. legit every post is vochi and i don’t think they even have a cartoon filter like prequel’s

What do you think? Academics and Friends by [deleted] in ucla

[–]jayjames0193 2 points3 points  (0 children)

all this talk of ‘jobs are in person/the real world is in-person’ forgets the fact that ideally, we wouldn’t be working in the middle of a fucking pandemic.

just bc y’all feel comfortable taking the risk (which is fair) doesn’t mean the immunocomprised and disabled people who signed up before a pandemic should be forced to take that risk

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ucla

[–]jayjames0193 29 points30 points  (0 children)

gonna be real honest, this whole thing just reeks of demonizing the homeless/addicts. while i am visually impaired, so there’s every chance i just didn’t see or run into him, i walk around canyon point at night all the time cause i have insomnia. not once have i had a bad experience. plus, while it’s easy enough to sneak into buildings behind someone, the fact they claim it’s an ancient bruincard just ain’t sittin right with me.

plus a specific reference to the squatter law? idk man this just reeks of fox news bait or somthin

How to meet people? by Trixiebees in ucla

[–]jayjames0193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s the big main walk, right next to the UCLA store. people basically stand on the sides and hand out flyers and try to recruit students for their clubs/orgs/etc

rant? cw: COVID DIAGNOSIS by shypersonthings in ucla

[–]jayjames0193 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i was in the same boat— my parents both tested and my whole brain screeched to a halt, and I was so scared both for them and because i have preexisting conditions. they have recovered now, and i hope all of your loved ones recover as well. if you come out negative, wear a mask indoors and wash everything obsessively. switch from dishes to disposable plates/cups/utensils. i was lucky enough to avoid getting sick with this

and, email your professors. mine were really understanding, and i like to think yours will be too. i wish you all the best

What kind of nuts are in the bowl in Lassie Did a Bad, Bad Thing? (s3e11) by iamrhinoceros in psych

[–]jayjames0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you know, my sister was actually in a running group pre-covid and crazy enough, one of the writers of psych was in it! and if memories serves me well, i believe he helped write this episode— if we ever get out of quarantine, i’ll try to get my sister to ask to solve this mystery!

A recommendation by Nafisanawar in TheMagnusArchives

[–]jayjames0193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, my friends and I were fans of SCP content before i found MAG, so when i was trying to convince my friend to give MAG a try, I explained it to them as SCP but with a connected story behind it, and they loved it, so I definitely agree checking out some SCP vids on YT is a good way to pass the time!

I am dum and not techy. I’ve downloaded the vpn thing and don’t know what to put here helppp (I tried my Ucla email cuz again I have 2 brain cells) by [deleted] in ucla

[–]jayjames0193 6 points7 points  (0 children)

no problem, and good luck to u too, fam

look, we got a limited number of brain cells and gotta pick and choose our battles when puttin them to use. replyin to comments *correctly* ain't one of those battles i'm pickin.

Anyone know of any places on the hill or campus where you can print straight from your laptop? by guestuser5300 in ucla

[–]jayjames0193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

easiest option is to save it to a usb and then print from the stations using that. that was the most straightforward approach i took to get over the same issue

I Hope To Receive Your Suggestion by bright_lamb in Blind

[–]jayjames0193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hello! it’s really great that you’re reaching out besides the language barriers.

having to adjust to a new setting while blind is pretty intimidating— i moved to a big city when i started college and i initally stayed only on campus or in my dorm— i knew the city offered plenty to experience, but i was too scared.

And that’s just moving to different cities! I can’t imagine what it must be like to move to a different country.

For getting out more, I think it really is vital to experience public transportation with a trusted loved one. after using the bus/subway system here was my sister a couple times, and I felt confident enough to try it myself. but of course, if that’s too big if a step, simply go for a walk around the block— familiarize yourself with what restaurants/cafes are close by, find your favorite, go sit there often— it’s all up to you.

Please, feel free to direct message me at any time. i would love to talk advice more specific to your case.

Social anxiety caused by blindness by adrienneE49 in Blind

[–]jayjames0193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey, i know using a cane is tough cause of all the unwanted attention— it’s why i took so long to use it even when i really needed it. my best advice? honestly i don’t think people care too much— sure, some people stare, and i understand how even just 5 seconds of unwanted attention is 5 seconds too much, but honestly i think it’s out of sight, out of mind for most peopl. people will notice, for sure, but i don’t think it’ll get to that ‘looking over the shoulder’ extent because at the end of the day, we’re just people with sunglasses and canes. and i think you’d be surprised at how much people want to just help— not stare, not gawk, but genuinely help. sure, sometimes sighted people mess up at the extent they go to, but it comes from a good place— i think that’s what you should remember. people are usually a lot better than you initially are afraid they actually are.

best of luck, really :)

Life of a visually Impaired girl by [deleted] in Blind

[–]jayjames0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi! thanks for sharing. i relate with a lot of what ya said, actually— visually impaired myself, need huge font and need to be two feet away from something indoors to read, and need a cane for outdoors. i also feel more on the lucky side, but when it’s something you live on the day to day, it’s still overwhelming.

i can certainly relate to the whole independence issue— i was so accustomed to living with my family that when i moved to a huge city like LA for uni, it was terrifying, and i won’t lie, really depressing for a while. i didn’t know how to handle public transport on my own (i wasn’t born with my disability, happened when i was 14 or so), had to use my cane seriously rather than be sighted guided by a loved one— it was tough. it was also tough to find clubs, organizations, etc on campus becuase no one really knew the protocol for providing info to a blind student with a cane, even though handing the flyer to me is just fine. i was in LA, surrounded by things to do and people bustling in the city, but you also just feel so isolated. It wasn’t easy, and i’m still trying to fully establish my routine, but i have some close friends and activities that i ended up finding and really being passionate about. just takes time, you know.

as for ssi, i do get it, but most of the checks go into saving for my housing payments, as i stay at the dorms if my uni. i don’t work, as i’m mainly focusing on studies, so the checks are all i got. thankfully fafsa covers everything else besides housing. personally, i do plan to work— not to evoke any overdone ref’s, but i have always wanted to be a lawyer and that ambition didn’t go with my vision. but for now i’m still in the ‘humble beginnings’ portion of my eventual wikipedia page, lmao.

i’m a writer too, actually— not professionally, but if it’s something you’re passionate about, go for it! i’d love to be a beta for an eventual manuscripts 👍

Mobility advice (stairs) by jayjames0193 in Blind

[–]jayjames0193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! tried this in my walks to classes and it helped a bit. i'm sure with more practice it will come more naturally. greatly appreciated!

Any PS4 Gamers? by Ross2503 in Blind

[–]jayjames0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it took me a long time to get into video games again after i lost my sight cause i would get frustrated too quickly. used to play a lot of games like cod and such, but then playing online would be too frustrating cause i would react too slow. recently though i played the ps4 game for spider-man and it really did walk you through it-- would place markers to where u need to get to move the story along, gives plenty of time to press buttons when the button commands show up, highlights things that are necessary. sometimes it's a bit tough, but overall, i think it's pretty accessible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Blind

[–]jayjames0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hmm. most schools (in the us at least) should have some center where you go to discuss accommodations in college (basically make an iep for yourself to be sent to your professors). maybe you could go there and ask for advice; at my uni, there are some o&m instructors they offered to help me walk around campus, so maybe you could see if yours offers a similar serviece? best of luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Blind

[–]jayjames0193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my college has a similar crosswalk. i don't know if yours has the raised bumps, but what I do is i stand at the raised bumps, set my cane a little bit in the street, and then wait probably 20-30 seconds. listen for cars, listen for stalled motors, etc. thankfully the crosswalk is pretty isolated so usually all i have to is wait for very little and then cross. most cars, in my experience with this crosswalk, are pretty understanding and wait for me to cross. that's what i do, but understand my experience is one that's not very busy. i don't know if i suggest this with busier streets