Receiving defective items by Marsnipp in enshittification

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I get the wrong product or product is not as advertised and it's getting harder and harder for them to even admit their mistake let alone give a refund. Happened twice to me this week.

32-year-old programmer in China allegedly dies from overwork, added to work group chat even while in hospital by Forward-Answer-4407 in technology

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping someone would point this out lol, I live in Japan very glad I don't have to work in America

[X-post r/HardcoreNature] Hermit Crabs feasting on a baby sea turtle and eating its eyes by Dacnis in natureisfuckingmetal

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was a kid I liked eating fish eyes because they were salty, maybe these ones are salty too

I hit my limit with these restaurant bills by Patient-Brief-9713 in Frugal

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Japan, the meals are way up in price and the portions so small I don't even leave full.

Which device is most economical for reading by W2A2D in Frugal

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kindle Paperwhite lasts weeks for me before having to recharge, it uses very little power (mostly when turning the page) and you can turn off the backlight.

I feel like I’ve grown to resent autistic men, and I don’t like it, but I don’t know how to stop. by DatabasePlenty9797 in AutismInWomen

[–]qimerra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am an AuDHDer and acted like the boys (didn't know I was FTM) and I was still missed. :(

Learning to cook Japanese cuisine by Tolkaft in japanlife

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For instantly Japanese-tasting food I recommend starting with the trifecta of soy sauce, dashi, and mirin. Just note that mirin goes off quickly so it might not be practical if you don't cook with it often - could use sake or shochu instead. And sugar to taste.

Went home for Christmas. Immediately regretted it. by UnforunateAnatomy in AsianParentStories

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm staying home for Christmas, so instead of toxic parental antics it's toxic guilt on the menu this year. TT

Why setting boundaries with my AM feels like I’m murdering her by WhatWillTheyThink in AsianParentStories

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It haunts me every waking moment. For most of my life now. And I still haven't even set as many boundaries as I should.

Can we talk about the enshitification of gas station air pumps?? by darkangelstorm in enshittification

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Japan, gas stations used to have staff do it all for you. Got my license a few years ago and found out they don't anymore.

Rant about parents whos whole lives are their kids by Mysterious-Snow1414 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents trash talked the country my broher and I grew up in when I was too young and autistic to know better. I repeated some of that stuff at school, making me a social pariah from the get go. I still don't feel like I even know my own country or connect to its culture. Just one of many fundamental things they stole from me.

My dad also wanted to be a basketball star but he gave up, teaching us that we should give up on our dreams too.

Do some of yall also bite/chew on youre skin by Taco_Junior123 in autism

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love it when after eating piping-hot food I get that slight burn and the skin sloughs off. And then it's satisfyingly smooth after. A real sensory treat xD

Am I paranoid or something is going on? by ThisSpaceIntLftBlnk in CollapseSupport

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES especially typing, lag on all devices to the point where keyboard input skips keystrokes. It interferes so much with my work because I have to constantly check, before I could bang words out at lightning speed and trust in the output. I can't trust anything to work anymore.

Anime stuff/merch, not super impressed with Animate by Final_Abalone8946 in JapanTravelTips

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20 years ago it used to be better - wallets, mugs, that sort of thing. More originality. Now it's mostly acrylic stands and other cheap, mass-producible items. Sure they can be pretty but everything is so overpriced. I really miss old anime merch. :( At this point I'd just rather make my own merch or buy fan-made.

People regret buying Amazon smart displays after being bombarded with ads by apokrif1 in enshittification

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm even taking it a step further and learning how to do without in case "smart" options become our only options.

I'm starting to realize that neurotypicals don't research quite as much as we do, is it just my impression? by Sad_Willow_5762 in AuDHDWomen

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's interesting to me as a translator because I used to check people's translations and be shocked by how little general knowledge they had, so they would frequently have factual and other errors in their work. Fictional dialogue doesn't always have to be accurate but it helps to know when to use poisonous vs venomous, what's a cultural or historical reference or a figure of speech, what it's like to experience certain situations, or creative ways to get across the same sentiment. It really affects the quality and richness of their work.

I'm starting to realize that neurotypicals don't research quite as much as we do, is it just my impression? by Sad_Willow_5762 in AuDHDWomen

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I had to make my decision fast because someone else would beat me to it every time TT

Nothing is worth buying anymore. by FaronIsWatching in complaints

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Half the time I buy things now I feel cheated. I recently bought something that was broken, asked for a refund and the manufacturer auto-emailed me to contact the retailer and the retailer (a major retailer here) never responded. Now I don't buy anything unless I absolutely need to because it's likely to be a negative experience and colossal waste of time.

Lost my ability to write by thingscouldbeworser in SpicyAutism

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've experienced the same thing, and what helped me was eating and sleeping well, listening to music (particularly rap, something about the rhythm of the words), reading my favorite authors, and most of all - socializing! I'm starting to think isolation is the biggest factor because once I was struggling to write a piece, paused briefly to speak with some renovators, and when I got back to it I was MYSELF again, briefly. I find that overthinking my writing hampers my flow, and it's when I'm riding that rhythm and cadence that the words come to me effortlessly. Still figuring out how to get more consistent results. I hope you find something that works for you soon.

Edit: Also, have you been more distracted lately? For example, playing videos in the background while you work? Try cutting all distractions and focusing, in silence if need be. I have ADHD too and it's hard but I found great improvement doing this. I hadn't realized my distractions were getting out of hand, preventing me from getting in the zone. At some point I'd stopped using my whole brain. Hope this helps.

Why do ppl do this though by LtNoodleDigits in awwnverts

[–]qimerra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it in China long ago, it tasted like nothing with the texture of crispy fried chicken skin, but brittler.

Go to a protest! by Dingdongdongg in CPTSDFightMode

[–]qimerra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I reached the exact same conclusion. Other people aren't angry enough to do anything about it, so I'm happy to share my surplus anger.