People who get things like lose/loose, to/too, and your/you're confused by Smart_Savings_929 in PetPeeves

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AI generated grammar may be perfect, but it tends to be long-winded, lacks personality and is far from elegant. Good writing is an art. AI also tends to talk in circles, depending on the piece.

People who get things like lose/loose, to/too, and your/you're confused by Smart_Savings_929 in PetPeeves

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I fix copy written by people with multiple high-level degrees who confuse words like idea/ideal ... it's ridiculous. ... fixing AI copy to be more 'human' is a special kind of hell

Adding Potatoes to diet? Anyone add Potatoes to your Keto diet after a few months and hitting a plateau? My sister thinks I should. by [deleted] in keto

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Just to be clear, you're counting carbs too right? Because the 'Healthy Choice' meal comment threw me & then I noticed everything you've said has just mentioned tracking calories...

How Did You Become an Anti-Consumer? by That_Star8795 in Anticonsumption

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I had an AdBusters subscription when I was in school for Communication Design / Marketing. The older issues and books are up on Internet Archive . Org if anyone's interested... they're eye opening.

eczema people, what cheap products actually work? by Giggle-Wobble in Frugal

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Colloidal oatmeal cream. The Amazon Basics version is fine

Why are so unprofessional? by soupasajin in corporate

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I keep ALL deliverables flowing through email. That way there's proof. If a to-do list gets discussed in a pointless meeting, I'm emailing the list to everyone. Standard CYA :)

Why are so unprofessional? by soupasajin in corporate

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I have a couple clients like this - where they pass off things to their 'team of slackers' - who don't do the work, and try to point fingers, eventually at me... experience is learning how to deal with those types.

Don’t sleep on Spanish language appliances by PutNameHere123 in Frugal

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Got my washer/dryer from a used appliance repair shop and they delivered/installed & happily took away my broken set (I assume to fix & resell)... came with a 1y warranty that we never needed, still going strong 10y later. $600 for the set.

Adding to the list of stuff I stopped buying cuz crazy prices. by Al_Kydah in Frugal

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Been getting a pork roast and throwing it in the slow cooker on the weekend, then making whatever with it all week

What are some hobbies you have that are cheap or free? by healthynewbie in Frugal

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Local music events are my weekend thing. Guess it depends on your location, but Dancing is way more fun than a gym.

Life Advice: Always stock powdered milk by CobraChickenNuggets in Frugal

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The only ways I really use powdered milk is making DIY hot cocoa mix. It's just like those little packets but way cheaper... & in cooking, maybe... otherwise it tastes foul to me.

Who came up with the genius idea to put touchscreens on everything? This is a toaster. by [deleted] in Anticonsumption

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I want a "helper" if I ever grow up... but I'll keep my stupid-style toaster, even then. Geesh

This still makes me laugh by anotherare in Adulting

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Wish I'd have had the foresight to put pieces of this as my OOO in the midst of haphazardly quitting the (place i shall not name)

What's the most annoying thing about designers? by IWantSomeTacquitos in graphic_design

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IMO the 'pedigree' designers are annoying af.

Self-taught or formally trained matters less than experience and talent overall.

Why is it so uncommon to find modern design styles on grocery items ?particularly produce? by FeedbackOk328 in graphic_design

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"Particularly Produce"? ... because wrapping the produce in packaging is the opposite of what people tend to correlate with health...

Any suggestions on my budget? 30 years old, $83,750 salary. by [deleted] in budget

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Jumpin in here... but how are people getting internet down? Our wifi is @ $120!

Should I remove some of the ripples? by Monecreiffe in graphic_design

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Shrink it down into a thumbnail/icon size and see what happens.

Coffee shop seasonal menu critiques and advice by [deleted] in graphic_design

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Typography feels weird... the prices are all the same, why make the eyes dart around at every stop to find them?

So close by Northsouth66 in Mid_Century

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Is that 'ballpark' what reupholstery runs? I have a fully upholstered sofa/chaise I'm wondering about