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[-] h3mlocke@lemm.ee 30 points 1 day ago

Coming on Lemmy and complaining in ShowerThoughts that there are too many Lemmy users complaining because there are too many Linux users is like going in to a brothel and complaining that there are too many hookers

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[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 29 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

If every prostitute approached you and had to tell you how much better she is at something than your current SO/wife, you should ditch your SO in favor of prostitutes, even though you’re not there for service.

Then it would be like Lemmy.

[-] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 1 points 18 hours ago

even though you’re not there for service

I mean, it's pretty weird for a person to hang out in a brothel and not expect a couple of sales pitches for their services. They kinda only do the one thing, why go there if you aren't down for it?

[-] Zorque@lemmy.world 9 points 18 hours ago

Because the bar you'd normally go to removed all the comfortable chairs and started selling ad space directly in front of your face.

[-] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 5 points 18 hours ago

Ok, so I get you are still trying to make the analogy work, but this is like getting mad that your coffee shop sucks, deciding to go to the local car dealership for the free coffee instead, and then complaining that they keep trying to sell you cars.

This analogy is breaking down rapidly, that was my point. lol.

[-] Zorque@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

...except this isn't explicitly a Linux website. Sure, it's probably run by people who use it extensively and populated mostly by people who use it at least regularly... but it's in no way a Linux dealership. I came here specifically because it wasn't trying to sell me something.

If you're trying to say that's not the case, and that the fediverse only exists as a mechanism to sell people on linux... it might be time to give up on it, I suppose.

[-] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 1 points 14 hours ago

Nah, I'm not trying to give any commentary on Lemmy or Linux in this thread. I'm just talking about how poorly the analogy is lining up for the intended purpose. Honestly, Lemmy shouldn't be pushing any one thing in general, imo.

I do get confused about the people that show up in Linux specific communities and get mad about "all the Linux fanatics", and maybe the original analogy would work for that.

[-] Zorque@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago

I guess repeating continuing to make analogies in what appears to be a serious tone seems like an odd way to make the argument that the original analogy is broken. You're not pointing out any flaws, using the current analogy to show how it doesn't work... just changing the setting while keeping the overall analogy completely the same.

It's like going to a brothel and continuing to have sex with prostitutes then saying the brothel is broken... sorry, I had to.

[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

Why come to lemmy if you’re not down for linux?

I dunno, maybe the brothel gas a restaurant with a good prime rib special.

[-] AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip 22 points 1 day ago

More like a bar with too many drunk people. It is understandable that they are there and its also expected that there are sober people there but it gets annoying when the drunk people keep spilling alcohol on you. Tho i dont its it that bad.

[-] olafurp@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Yeah, I agree Linux is actually just a really solid OS

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[-] VantaBrandon@lemmy.world 30 points 1 day ago

Can I complain there are not enough Linux users?

[-] DerArzt@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

Yes that was always allowed

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[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 97 points 2 days ago

I like Linux. I like Linux users. I don't like people who think Linux is the only viable OS to use, though. That's just obnoxious and exhausting.

[-] msage@programming.dev 35 points 2 days ago

So theres BSD, truth.

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[-] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 29 points 1 day ago

It's contagious. I caught the Linux over the weekend. It's the Kubuntu strain of the disease, so I think it's a mild case. But there's always a risk it can spread to full-blown Arch.

[-] bigkahuna1986@lemmy.ml 1 points 18 hours ago

Careful it can also progress into Stage 4 BSD.

[-] Kaput@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Don't forget to enable the wobbly Windows. It prevent distro hoping.

[-] Flatfire@lemmy.ca 189 points 2 days ago

Frankly, I don't have a problem with anyone who uses linux, I do too. I just get tired of the same stupid circlejerks that paint it as some kind of perfect alternative to existing mainstays. I like it, you like it, Lemmy is a deeply nerdy subsect of diehard FOSS ideologies and the power of the personal computer. But dear god is it kind of insufferable at times when it's preaching to converts, and I imagine even less pleasant for those who just don't have a desire to care.

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[-] hogmomma@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I don't care how many people use it, but it seems to pop up (unwarranted) in darned near every sub I'm in. Enjoying something is fine, but it's best to not let any single thing become your identity or define you as a person.

[-] mrvictory1@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

That's me but with US politics, I blocked a few communities and moved on.

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I'd never used Linux before getting a Steam Deck. It's now my preferred PC. But it's also super-duper polished and painless.

[-] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I have always liked Windows, but I'm always two versions behind and have never actually experienced any other OS. I'm open to Linux, but it also scares the shit out of me because I'll essentially go back to knowing fuck all about the OS on my PC.

And I've also heard gaming can be complicated on Linux, whether or not that's true.

[-] derpgon@programming.dev 7 points 1 day ago

Most games are ok, big online games are usually not (anything that has kernel level anti cheat, straight up bans Linux, or uses a third party launcher that doesn't have much support on Linux). Usually can be overcome, but can result in a ban. For those games, you can either dual boot or virtualize Windows (which also can get u banned).

Tons of games have Proton support (check ProtonDB). If you select a stable distro and don't install custom stuff, you should be good without knowing much besides hitting Update all button from time to time and pasting any error message you get into your preferred search engine. Hell you can install SteamOS and be eternally happy.

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[-] fixmycode@feddit.cl 14 points 1 day ago

like, how many Star Trek communities do you need, right?

[-] Default_Defect@midwest.social 47 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Speaking of, I recently switched to Linux, do the thigh high socks just show up or do I have to order them myself?

[-] neidu2@feddit.nl 26 points 2 days ago

If you use arch you have to start knitting

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[-] willya@lemmyf.uk 6 points 1 day ago

I disagree because I’d still be having a good time at the brothel.

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[-] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 22 points 2 days ago

I don't understand why anybody would complain about that. It's like complaining that too many people wear jeans.

[-] Blackmist@feddit.uk 23 points 1 day ago

Maybe because jeans wearers don't spam up every thread about clothing with "JUST WEAR JEANS!"

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[-] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

Because any post can be turned into a Linux post here.

[-] Svengarlic@lemmy.world 24 points 2 days ago

Much like how Linux can be run on anything!

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[-] Zier@fedia.io 64 points 2 days ago

Why are all the hookers using linux??? What is happening!!!!

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[-] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 35 points 2 days ago

Yeah, who knew an open source platform would be used by open source enthusiasts?

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[-] stoly@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Do people REALLY complain about Linux? There are nutters everywhere but I don't think this is really a thing.

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[-] Slovene@feddit.nl 70 points 2 days ago

They're escorts. They're only hookers when they're dead.

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