spankinspinach

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I went to a grocery store in the morning that I normally go to at night and they had dimmed lights, soft music, as well as no sounds coming from the cash registers in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago

This is more or less the case. Advertising psychology is a wildly lucrative field, if you're good at it. Turns out "I know how ppl think, I will unveil the mystique" and "you can make more money" is right at the intersection of $$$

I went to a grocery store in the morning that I normally go to at night and they had dimmed lights, soft music, as well as no sounds coming from the cash registers in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 hours ago

To your last comment: overstimulating environments both heighten awareness and reduce critical thinking capacity. I'm not sure how that translates in groceries, but I would guess something to the effect of a fight or flight "secure more food" and not worry as much about prices

Damn kids! in c/memes@lemmy.world
It really is in c/science_memes@mander.xyz
Does anyone else miss traditional forums? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 4 points 15 hours ago

I just learned a whole terminology and subculture based on this comment alone

Personal space in c/comicstrips@lemmy.world
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 50 points 1 day ago

I have a vine at home. For years, it did very little. My gf moved in, actually watered the plant. Is doing better.

Anyway, in another two years, I figure I'll be paying rent to it

Human brains have 5 distinct 'epochs' in a lifetime, study finds in c/science@lemmy.world
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago

So much this^^. The human brain is massively flexible, and always on the lookout for more.

Studies are a snapshot of a certain group of ppl. While helpful and informative, one study can't and shouldn't define you. Maybe help better understand yourself, at most:)

You sure about that? in c/funny@sh.itjust.works
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I still want to know how this came about. It was the first letter of the first word! And I don't see it as being "Architecture and Planning" or any such variation haha

What valuable resources are out there for men to learn about themselves? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (3 children)

I appreciate your voice of caution.

To the second half of your comment, I think I'd propose we do not necessarily always need an asterisk on a male-specific support space. Yes, we should all support each other, but I think modern feminism and the good of the feminist movement has shown us that many, many decent men are quietly suffering just to get by, and not necessarily a part of the reactive toxic masculinity sphere. Perhaps finding the maturity for that balanced space where anyone can generally support any other still needs an interim step, slowly working towards a more centered place of generalised acceptance, and, dare I ask for it, calm.

It is also possible we're talking past each other, but I felt it worth saying :)

The US CDC has updated its vaccine safety page to promote long-discredited claims about vaccines—namely that they cause autism in c/science@lemmy.world
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

Have a ~~good~~ day.

Have a productive day.

Our daughter in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago

There's a first time and a last time for everything. This time, it might be both at the same time

This community has lasted a year and now has 3k subscribers. in c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

What a bland post. I suppose a notable accomplishment though. An unenthusiastic felicitations to the community

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Save me from myself (Purchase advice please!) (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works to c/photography@lemmy.world
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Howdy folks, newbie here :)

I have recently been bitten by the photography bug, and so went shopping (as one does).

What I think I'm looking for is a primarily landscape/slow-moving wildlife camera, that will do double duty as my travel/events camera. I set out with an uninformed budget of approximately 1500 CAD (~1050 USD). I have no real intent of going pro, but want a good camera I can grow into. I had it down to 5 options, in decreasing order of price:

  • Fuji XT-5
  • Fuji XT-50
  • Fuji XT-30 ii
  • Nikon Z fc
  • Olympus OM Mark IV (V?)

(Yes, Fuji's aesthetic speaks to me lol). After discussing with the local camera shop, they recommended the top two, which were the ones that most had my attention but due to price were only mid-range in my purchase list. They had kind off "poo-poo"-ed the other three as going backwards (xt-30), or great cameras but would hit their limits in personal growth or technical ability (Nikon and Olympus).

After handling the two X-Ts, I found the XT-50 too small, even with a handle attachment, as I have fairly large hands. Which kind of leaves me at the XT-5. So, some questions:

a) Is this way too much to spend on a first serious camera? There seem to be mixed comments about this. This is a pricey camera (2800 CAD incl. 16-50mm kit lens, USD 1965 - double my initial budget). It is by all accounts pretty good, with some autofocus issues, e.g. for bird shots - that Fuji claims to be working on addressing. I'm willing to pull the trigger (click the shutter?) if it's worth it, I think - I don't mind spending more once on something that will last me a LONG time. Not really a factor, but this aesthetic has added value of being a show piece - you can have it on the shelf and appreciate that it's pretty.

b) Is ergonomics worth the extra ~300 bucks over the X-T50? On the surface it seems not, but a few have said it can be the difference between enjoying the hobby and letting it sit on the shelf.

c) Re: the autofocus - have any of you with similar cameras had any issues with this?

d) Are there durability issues with cameras, beyond the obvious? Internal components that can break, and etc?

e) Am I nuts? 😁

I'd be happy to look into some more Canon's, Nikons, and Sony, this is just the grouping that is holding my attention. I know you can get some fabulous cameras for this type of money.

Thanks in advance!

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