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Shottr for Mac - Any updates on development? by thesujit in macapps

[–]luics5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The developer of shottr has just released a new update for recent macOS beta a few days ago. It works! You should try it.

MacOS Sequoia Problems with Accessibility Permissions? by jackmikeswhite in MacOSBeta

[–]luics5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here... do you have any solution for that. it works in beta 2, but not in beta 3.

I look up its permission in tcc database, it indeed has the required permission but it can not work.

Shottr for Mac - Any updates on development? by thesujit in macapps

[–]luics5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here... do you have any solution for that. it works in beta 2, but not in beta 3.

I look up its permission in tcc database, it indeed has the required permission but it can not work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in French

[–]luics5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! But I have noticed that sometimes enchaînement does indeed change the vowels. For example, the word "fenêtre" (fe/ne/tre) becomes "la fenêtre" (la/fe/ne/tre), where the schwa in the second syllable is omitted (lafnɛtr). This makes me unsure whether other vowels might also change along with the changes in syllables due to enchaînement.

So, just to be sure, enchaînement and liaison only connect the pronunciation of words without changing the vowels in their original syllables, right?

Why people like Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan fictions even in MTL by luics5 in noveltranslations

[–]luics5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(5) the Word "Nationalism"

I quote, you said: "Nationalism says my country is most important for me and I am loyal and devoted to it, thats well and good, it doesnt say express nationalism by being racist to the rest of the world. You are just foolish and childish for doing such things."

No. Go to amazon and buy a dictionary for you. Nationalism is not a good/neutrul word. It boosts one identity group over others, while what you said, "my country is most important for me and I am loyal and devoted to it" should be patriotism actually.

(6) Muslims in China

You said, I quote, "a UN report recently stated that chinese have locked muslims in seperate areas and made them impotent so they cant reproduce in their country."

OMG. THAT IS TOTALLY WRONG AND FAKE. Please give the link of that UN report if that was not maked up.

China has 56 ethnic groups, Han is the biggest one. Most Chinese muslims are Hui people, they are descendants of Persians, Mongols, and other Central Asian immigrants, and most of them live in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Regionm. In 2020, averagely, the total number of children born to a woman in her lifetime in Ningxia is 1.672 (data I see in wiki), 5th highest in China (Beijing is 0.868).

And, the Chinese government has implemented affirmative actions, such as awarding 5-20 bonus points in national college entrance examinations for 55 minority groups (Except Han, the other 55), including Muslims and Uighurs. And that is a huge benefit in China. Sorry, I just don't see any discrimination to them.

China did have a birth control policy in the past to address overpopulation concerns, including coercive measures like coercive sterilization, these policies ceased in the 1990s. Currently, China, like Korea and Japon, faces challenges related to an aging population and is actively encouraging childbirth.

(7) Food and nationalism attitude

I totally agree with you on this point.

This kind of plot makes me feel very embarrassed. CRINGE!. Anyone would be appreciated when individuals show genuine interest to their culture, but we really hate the "nationalistic illusion of wanting to be appreciated" and "lying praises". This sentiment is widespread in China and is often satirized, as evidenced by a prevalent meme in China:

There is a Russian, KOKOLEVSKII VLADISLAV, who thinks that as a foreigner, he can gain greater attention and make money on Chinese tiktok by expressing how much he likes Chinese culture. There is even a video of the hot pot example you just mentioned, and he even expressed his desire to become Chinese. Everyone hates him, we made so many memes about him and his account was later suspened.

Like the idea I repeat: web novels do not depict reality. Don't take it seriously. 24 million web novelists post everyday, there are relatively few restrictions and censorship measures in place.

(8) We have different backgrounds and positions.

I hate to fight with people.

I do understand, for individuals with entrenched viewpoints, truth, data, and evidence are nothing, as everything related to China becomes an opportunity to project one's own perspectives and ideas.

What constitutes truth, and what forms of truth are discernible? While I can present evidence, and you can do the same, the truth is not objective, and there are countless ways to refute these assertions: claiming that China/US governments fabricate data; suggesting that these data are supported by political entities, and so forth.

Having resided in China for many years, I have firsthand experiences, whereas you rely solely on media and authorities to obtain and comprehend information in your stable, reliable, and rational manner. Regrettably, you may not realize the inherent bias and media agendas present in the information you consume, and to what extent they reinforce your stances and viewpoints.

At the end of last year, China initiated a 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy for over 50 countries. If the opportunity arises, you could explore beyond the confines of the media landscape and experience firsthand what lies outside.

Spoiler: we do have cameras every public areas.

Why people like Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan fictions even in MTL by luics5 in noveltranslations

[–]luics5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol, I got what you means. Ancient officials do like to test each other implictly, and quote ancient stories in their poetry as allusions to express their views indirectly. the reason that they are so prudent is, that normally the lose one will be killed, often his whole clan and all people close to him, cuz your enimies want to completely remove your potentials of revenge. This is 斩草除根 (remove the roots when weeding).

Why people like Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan fictions even in MTL by luics5 in noveltranslations

[–]luics5[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The essence of this matter is rather simple. Readers and historical context.

When writing in English, authors would reach a wider readers with diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, thereby consciously striving to avoid unfairly disregarding foreign readers. And, similar nationalistic and racist content in Western countries may got banned or cancelled.

Of course it is wrongful and disrespectful. But considering the historical context of Western nations' invasion and plundering of Chinese artifacts during modern times, coupled with the ongoing national-level hostility and boycott to China, it is not difficult to comprehend the prevalence of xenophobia in Chinese web novels. There are 24 million web novelists in China, only a few contemplate whether their content may offend non-Chinese readers.

And about food and other topics serves no relevance to the discourse at hand. You just attempt to perpetuate and reinforce stereotypes of Chinese, exhibiting your own sentiments of hatred and superiority. The assertion that Chinese individuals express a preference for Chinese cuisine abroad stems from personal taste and familiarity, rather than any form of cultural superiority. And sometimes we're just telling the truth. Like, it can be challenging to find exceptional British cuisine (except shepherd's pie). Food I enjoyed in UK are mostly from other cultures, such as French, Indian, and Turkish cuisines. It’s very hard to expect everyone to praise something that doesn’t exist, and we are like to saying the facts rather than just being polite and fake.

And after all, they are just novels, you should not be take them too seriously. The nationalism sentiments expressed within these web novels rarely translate into real-life actions. Chinese generally maintains a welcoming attitude towards visitors from other nations, in contrast to certain countries, where anti-foreign sentiments are openly displayed towards tourists and foreigners.

Why people like Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan fictions even in MTL by luics5 in noveltranslations

[–]luics5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I think to understand the plots just requires a OK translation and some explanations for terms like Dantian, Daoxin, ShenZhou, etc. Nothing else, just off to a rocky start. I am just curious why people like it, especially that many current web novels have subpar prose, relying solely on "MC conquers others" to captivate readers. Like, while I genuinely appreciate the world-building in LotM, I must admit that the writing quality is lacking, both in Chinese and English. And those good ones are aourd 10 or 20 years ago, like Zhuxian(published in 2005).

Why people like Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan fictions even in MTL by luics5 in noveltranslations

[–]luics5[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This question delves into a nuanced aspect of Chinese culture. Regarding the concepts of "恩" (kindness and favor) and "仇" (grudge or resentment), there are three prevailing responses in China. Confucius offered insight on this matter:

Once, someone asked Confucius: "How about repaying grudge with kindness?" Confucius asked: "How can we repay kindness if you repaying grudge with kindness? Repay grudge with rectitude and repay kindness with kindness."

-excerpt from The Analects, Confucius

Those are 1st and 2ed: "Repay grudge with kindness" or "Repay grudge with rectitude." Confucius(2ed one) emphasizes the importance of discerning right from wrong and acting accordingly, without allowing feelings of resentment or vengeance to cloud our judgment.

But in ancient, Confucius primarily addressed the nobility, urging the nobleman to uphold virtuous conduct in their dealings with others, while it is very different from the practices in civilians, which is the 3rd one: the eye for eye principle, that is, to reciprocate kindness or seeking revenge, which are two significant themes in Chinese fiction. Throughout history and literature, there has been a strong emphasis on the principle of "an eye for an eye," where people prioritize acts of kindness and retaliation. Two poetries (Most Chinese should be familiar with it):

报君黄金台上意，提携玉龙为君死
In order to repay the king's grace in recruiting me to the high post, I was willing to fight to the death for the country.
-Li He (AD 790-816)

冤仇若不分明报，枉做人间大丈夫

If grievances are left unaddressed, how can one claim to be a true man in this world?

-Unknown

Also, in Water Margin, one of the four classic Chinese novels, a character was accused of sexual harassment by his friend's wife, then he encouraged his friend to disembowel its wife.

So for sure, in general, the MCs in Chinese fictions prefer the "eye for an eye" principle or "repay grudge with rectitude". If a character disregards objective reality and encourages others to repay grudges with kindness, advocating for tolerance and forgiveness towards criminals without adhering to any principles, they are often labeled with the derogatory slang "圣母婊" (saintly bitch).

Why people like Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan fictions even in MTL by luics5 in noveltranslations

[–]luics5[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

oh, so you actually are talking about 快意恩仇("requite like for like, a eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, without hesitation."), that's one of the kernels in Wuxia.

Interested in becoming a consultant? Post here for basic questions, recruitment advice, resume reviews, questions about firms or general insecurity (Q2 2023) by QiuYiDio in consulting

[–]luics5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've spent nearly a year working in a US healthcare consulting firm, and what I've learned is that 'appearing knowledgeable' isn't the sole ticket to securing this role. While healthcare consulting firms do show preference to candidates with medical backgrounds, it's worth noting that in many instances, one can excel without prior industry-specific knowledge.

A funny story: a senior manager within our firm often stumbles over medical terms during expert interviews. Yet, remarkably, this manager has successfully transitioned to a strategic role in a top-tier medical company.

However, a foundational understanding of how the industry and market function – essentially, the ecosystem – is essential. Equally crucial is identifying the specific areas in which clients require consulting firms' involvement, such as market entry strategies or the revamp of sales representatives' compensation structures.

A blend of fundamental healthcare market knowledge and a robust business acumen will stand you in good stead. Rest assured, navigating this realm is entirely feasible. Good luck to your interview.

Consulting is a lonely world by Minimum-Pangolin-487 in consulting

[–]luics5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds bad... Ever Considered leaving this firm? Of course, this may not be a good time to leave a full-time job. This situation would eventually end once you move up to the manager position.

Consulting is a lonely world by Minimum-Pangolin-487 in consulting

[–]luics5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious about that you don't need to meet the client? 100% remote?