Aleric

Aleric , 3 months ago

100%, excel is great for spreadsheets and garbage as a database, yet so many people keep using it as a database. I'm currently pushing for my department to transition their many "excel databases" to proper databases and I'm getting mass surprised Pikachu face because no one else knows they're not the same.

Aleric , 3 months ago

Indeed, I'm pushing for SQL but work in a field that sees Excel as a huge improvement over past practices. They're about one step removed from writing on toilet paper.

My original career was in a much more data intensive field, so I've become "that guy" regarding proper data storage and hygiene. Case in point: we sit directly next to IT. Every time we talk about data collection, I'll get up on my SQL soap box and one of the IT folks will let out a comical groan.

Aleric , 3 months ago

I never understand why people think whataboutism arguments actually mean anything. Do they do this at home too? When their significant other suggests they need to do a better job picking up after themselves, is their first response about how the neighbour across the way is a bit messy so it doesn't matter?

Aleric , 3 months ago

I'm in the United States. Way back in the day, I worked as a bill collector. A customer made a similar comment to me while my supervisor was recording the call, just coincidentally for quality. They reported him to the police and I was later asked to testify at his trial. He was sentenced to six months in jail for making terroristic threats.

For context, this was shortly after 9/11 so people were on high alert. I doubt anyone at Lemmy is going to report you, we're just concerned that sort of behavior is going to cause an amount of trouble that later cost/benefit analyses would lead you to regret.

Aleric , 3 months ago

That's the internet way, though! When provided with criticism, double down on whatever you're doing in the most melodramatic way possible. Do so doubly if the criticism is well meaning.

Aleric , 3 months ago

I'm guessing the original commenter lives in an uninsulated tin shack in the Arizona desert.

Aleric , 4 months ago

We will help you.

Aleric , 4 months ago

You've got a little shoe polish on your teeth, boot licker.

Aleric , 4 months ago

I've had three gaming PCs and spent maybe $10K in computer parts in the last fifteen years. I know I've definitely saved more than that versus having a console.

Aleric , 5 months ago

I feel you. We need a truck for occasional use, so we got a high mileage retired work truck for really cheap. It's bare bones with manual windows and no power locks but it has dual rear tires and a flatbed, so it's perfect for when we or a neighbor needs to haul big shit. Unfortunately, so many people now assume I'm a dick size compensating fascist on the rare occasions I drive it. My wife and I are thinking of getting the cab wrapped in a rainbow with a big purple, glittery unicorn right across the hood.

Aleric , 5 months ago

You work with my wife? Thanks for taking care of her!

Aleric , 5 months ago

Dictators and authoritarianism get you killed. Some capitalist countries have also have these things and, oddly enough, people also die for the same reasons. Could it be... the economic model actually isn't the issue?

Aleric , 5 months ago

Ahhh, the old "I know nothing about what I'm talking about so I'm going to keep making things up" defense. Classic move and stunningly performed. I can tell you have practice.

Aleric , 6 months ago

I drive a Prius and have a very long commute which goes through a rather conservative area. My existence inadvertently pisses off so many big truck drivers. I'll never understand why some people need to speed up and pass me immediately after I've passed them. It's not a competition!