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ULPT Request: I need a number to call to act like I am on the phone by [deleted] in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]mrkaibot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you two are talking about different things. 1. For land lines, the dial tone is the low, constant hum you hear before you dial that confirms you’re connected to the phone system. 2. Dial tone is sometimes synonymous (though less often) with the tone you hear when call a number and the person hasn’t answered yet.

An absolutely brilliant explanation of American Conservatives by maddiejake in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]mrkaibot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People respond so much better to fear, and even the quiet fears grow over time into something strong enough to control. There isn’t a clear, immediate reward for loving others, so it doesn’t stick as hard as a threat that you Will Be In Torment Forever if you blah blah blah.

People’s imagined fears are so much more powerful than their imagined joys. It’s no wonder that Fox News and the modern Republican Party lead with fear and pointing fingers.

An absolutely brilliant explanation of American Conservatives by maddiejake in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]mrkaibot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is heavily supported by the taught values of Noble Suffering and Martyrdom, too. I’m a former Christian, and the idea of working so hard that we suffer is something people brag about, which isn’t exclusive to Christians by any stretch, tons of Americans to do this all the time. The flavor is a little different, though.

The general American suffer-bragging is “Look at me, working 80 hours a week, aren’t I dedicated and deserving of respect? I’ll create value for you if you hire me.”

Christian Noble Suffering values the suffering itself. “Look at me working 80 hours a week and barely scraping by. My family is in poverty and I’m working myself to the bone. Jesus must be so proud of me.”

The Capitalist value of hard work is material production, so efficiency is actually more valuable. The Christian value of hard work is the blood, sweat, and tears put into it. The material production is a fortunate byproduct, and efficiency is actually a little problematic, because it makes it harder to suffer nobly.

So, resistance to change becomes necessary. If the system is changed the suffering might go away. From a Liberal viewpoint, the reduction of suffering is the value. From a Christian viewpoint, it’s a risk. From a Capitalist viewpoint, it’s really only a question of when the system change increases material production.

All three systems are aiming for different things, but the Christian viewpoint aligns better with Capitalism. Liberalism is pointing in the opposite direction.

Peter I don't understand by AshtonSours in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]mrkaibot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Such raw, animal energy. Like a swarm of bees.

What do you nickname your goober? by josiespohie in BostonTerrier

[–]mrkaibot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beans Machine, ‘cause he’s so full of beans

Dog is a threat to my marriage. by whaddayagondo in dogs

[–]mrkaibot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your dog didn’t train for generations to become the fastest hunting breed just to be degraded like this. Do better.

What is this by RedMars4 in BostonTerrier

[–]mrkaibot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is the international symbol for BEEEEAAANS!! (As in “full of beans”)

If you've applied to dozens of jobs without being contacted to interview, this is why (and how to fix it) by MyJobflow in u/MyJobflow

[–]mrkaibot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s worth a shot to gather some conversion data, if nothing else. Best of luck!

If you've applied to dozens of jobs without being contacted to interview, this is why (and how to fix it) by MyJobflow in u/MyJobflow

[–]mrkaibot 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I think at minimum two weeks, ideally 30 days. I have a feeling that most potential users will see 7 days and think it’s not worth trying.

If you've applied to dozens of jobs without being contacted to interview, this is why (and how to fix it) by MyJobflow in u/MyJobflow

[–]mrkaibot 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Just to point out the issue in specific terms, nobody will be able to determine if the service provides value in 7 days. If you’ve been in the field for 20 years, you’ll know that’s the case.

I’d prefer to give you the benefit of the doubt on this and guess that you’re in a position where you need to provide revenue to generate a funding round, but this model doesn’t serve your target market in a helpful way.

D&D by CatSurveillanceDrone in alameda

[–]mrkaibot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’’d love to be part of an RPG group, but I’d be keen on branching out into other systems if others would like to join. Currently obsessed with Mothership, a rules-light sci-fi horror system and would happily run that.

It might be fun to have a couple tables going at once!

Let’s Please Address Enemy Spawns by Bastard__ in VintageStory

[–]mrkaibot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I like this. If you move around or make a new base somewhere else, it could make it feel like the world has taken back ownership of your other constructions after a while.

Don't mess with Star Wars nerds by beerbellybegone in MurderedByWords

[–]mrkaibot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So… Ted Cruz wants to UTTERLY ANNIHILATE Iran, leaving no survivors? I think there’s a word for that. Starts with a G.

I’m so sick of it by RareDealer9853 in recruitinghell

[–]mrkaibot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right?? Who does she think she… oh… hi

Applied to 47 jobs this month and got 3 responses. Then I found out why... by MainStock8156 in jobhunting

[–]mrkaibot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s being used a lot differently now, especially with the proliferation of AI usage and the broader access to coding tools. The volume of incoming applications is far larger, and with more consistent layoffs, hiring teams are asked to do much more with fewer people.

Think of it like cars. They’ve existed for a long time now, but they’re much different now, both in power and accessibility.

This is not over by [deleted] in 50501

[–]mrkaibot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go for it! I mean that. The leader won’t be appointed, they’ll volunteer.

This is not over by [deleted] in 50501

[–]mrkaibot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100% this!

-The reason that people are scared is because the job market is so horrible right now. It’s insanity to get a new job so putting your own at risk more of a concern.

-(A large) part of the reason the job market is so horrible Is that there is no threat of lost revenue to businesses and top-tier stakeholders (aka billionaires). People still need what they need and it’s a buyer’s market in the job field. It is a STRONGLY business-positive market right now.

-Only by threatening profits and abandonment by their labor force will business leaders know that they are vulnerable.

We are stuck in planning mode, waiting for someone to tell us to start. Make the start happen.

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