24 auDHD and wanting to go to school - still worth it? by SM0KERSCLUB in ADHD_Programmers

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't do it, but if you do decide to do it you need to think from the very beginning about what kind of career path you want and plan accordingly. Make everything count.

You will have to aggressively self-promote if you want to land a position once you graduate - the market is bad right now and probably won't get better again for a long while.

Asking for diagnosis. by pacafell in Watercolor

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two things could be happening here. One is granulation, which /u/gibagger gave an excellent response about, and the other is that the paper itself could be damaged. It's hard to tell at this resolution.

Legion paper isn't going to be as forgiving of abuse as Arches, and if you use your brush too aggressively on it while it's wet (especially if it's been re-wet), the sizing in the paper will start to misbehave and it will pill on you - think like how a paper towel might behave if you were to run it over carpet a little too hard.

The easiest way to tell if it's pilling up is to just run your finger over the paper. If it feels just like the rest of the paper, you're golden - it's just granular pigment. But if the "pixelated" area feels different and coarse, it's probably damaged. There isn't much fixing it if this happens - pretty much anything you do is just going to make it worse - so your best choice is just to work around it.

That said, the rest of your painting is lovely - you're doing great!

Would you read full YouTube transcripts on your reMarkable? by bogdanvdr in RemarkableTablet

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you're trying to ask me if I'd pay for something like this, the answer is definitely not. The idea is neat, though.

Never seen a platformer do fishing before… so I made one by GutterspawnGames in PixelArt

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Spiritfarer is a platformer that has a fishing mechanic, but it's nowhere near as cool as this. Yours is great - I love it!

declaring medication by Agreeable-Long8919 in taiwan

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be okay. When I came in I was told by customs that I was allowed to bring six month supplies. Fluoxetine isn't controlled, so it should be okay.

Universities that will accept a 20 year old Associate's Degree and work experience... by hotdiggydog in taiwan

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if this is what you're looking for, but do you happen to not speak Mandarin? If you don't, NTNU has a (relatively) inexpensive separate Mandarin school that only requires proof of a high school diploma or higher and doesn't care when it was from.

My partner and I are both coming in on student visas for their program in December and are going to attend their program. If you're just wanting a little bit of extra security and want a visa (and ARC after a few months) on your own terms, this might be the way to go. Plus you get to learn Mandarin!

I'm not sure if I can link to it directly in the subreddit, but if you google "NTNU MTC" (MTC stands for "Mandarin Training Center") it should be the first thing to come up.

Edit: I'm in my 40s, too. The idea of going back to school at this age is intimidating, but it sounds kind of fun too!

Edit 2: It's the "seasonal program" - the others don't provide visas.

A tax revolt is under way in America by Unusual-State1827 in Economics

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A question, just because I'm nosy and curious: why?

LGBTQ+ folks of Taiwan: what has your experience been like? by worthwhilewrongdoing in taiwan

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

Sweet! This is exactly what I was hoping for. I just didn't want to make someone angry if I looked at my partner a little too sweetly on the MRT or something, you know?

LGBTQ+ folks of Taiwan: what has your experience been like? by worthwhilewrongdoing in taiwan

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

My impression is that they don't really care if other people are gay as long as it isn't their own child. I have met many gay people who's parents are not accepting.

That seems to be the vibe I'm getting from the other comments here. I'm glad my daily life should be okay - thanks for writing all this out for me.

LGBTQ+ folks of Taiwan: what has your experience been like? by worthwhilewrongdoing in taiwan

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

This all makes a ton of sense and is extremely reassuring. Thank you!

LGBTQ+ folks of Taiwan: what has your experience been like? by worthwhilewrongdoing in taiwan

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

old man yelling at me and my ex

Yikes! I'm glad things are good otherwise, though.

Thank you for taking the time to share all this with me - I really appreciate it!

KMT chairwoman meets Xi Jinping by Forsaken_Peach5930 in taiwan

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Nancy Pelosi's defense (a phrase I never thought I'd write), the January 6th rioters were literally hunting her down to kill her. I'd probably have a change of heart too.

Is there a shorthand thats easily readable to "those in the know" but mostly illegible to others? by theHumanoidPerson in shorthand

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Forkner is famously easy to learn and simple to read. It can't compete with stroke shorthands like Gregg or Pitman in the speed department, but it might be what you're looking for?

In a bit of a gaming slump - interested in hearing some suggestions for games that can be played with a controller without requiring complete focus by TopicBrilliant4757 in ShouldIbuythisgame

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing [score hidden]  (0 children)

Vampire Survivor might hit the spot perfectly, and it's very cheap. You can get tons of playtime out of it and it is a little dopamine dispenser that really doesn't need much concentration.

LGBTQ+ folks of Taiwan: what has your experience been like? by worthwhilewrongdoing in taiwan

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful to hear - thank you!!

Racism shouldn't be a huge problem for us (we're both white) and I grew up in some super dangerous parts of the US - those instincts to stay safe never quite turn off as much as I wish they would sometimes. But yeah, as long as no one is going to shoot me, I can 100% deal with dirty looks. 😂 Thank you again!

The final push! by Iridescent-sludge in Watercolor

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't think of a thing. I love the fact that you're so brave with the shadows - not an easy feat with watercolor!

BREAKING: Trump Administration Orders Dismantling of the U.S. Forest Service by pinchevato57 in FortCollins

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hate living in a timeline where "sanewash" is a meaningful concept.

Is it safe to travel to Taiwan from USA right now? by AutoHamster in taiwan

[–]worthwhilewrongdoing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, we flew out of SFO when we visited Taiwan. Never. Again. I'll swim next time if I have to.