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Llanite t1_j9pzdm0 wrote

Reply to LPT: When debating or arguing with someone and it’s going nowhere, ask them, “What evidence would it take for you to consider that you’re wrong?” If they say “Nothing,” then it’s time to end the conversation. by blowfishmo

LPT: if you're looking to change someone's opinions while offering nothing in exchange, you may keep your unsolicited advice/ information to yourself.

People do not care and will simply hate you because you're wasting their time. You've already lost before you begin.

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An0m4lous905 t1_j9pwor8 wrote

Reply to LPT: Get the brave browser if you want to listen to music on YouTube with your screen turned off without having the subscription. Simply get brave, click the ... , go to Settings and enable background music. Now you switch over to other apps or even turn off your screen. iOS/Android by Long8D

Already got it. I remember when I first made the switch and the pages, for a while, felt so short or empty or less cluttered because of the adblock lol.

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Shadowkiller00 t1_j9pvlyq wrote

Reply to comment by predictingzepast in LPT: Don’t say anything when answering calls from strangers. Saves you from 99% of robo-calls by alejo0605

Yes. Not answering doesn't work because it goes to voice-mail. Some will leave messages that you then need to delete which usually takes more time than just answering and hitting mute. But all will continue to flag it as an active line and will continue calling and may also sell your number to others increasing the number of calls you get.

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LegoRobinHood t1_j9pva9w wrote

Reply to comment by predictingzepast in LPT: Don’t say anything when answering calls from strangers. Saves you from 99% of robo-calls by alejo0605

I do this, and yeah, it tails off in a matter of weeks or days, where ignoring them just has them trying again later.

I did this on my personal phone and it seemed to work, so when my colleague and I got new work phones, I tried it again. My spam calls dropped off almost immediately, while she said she kept getting spam for months at last I heard before leaving the company.

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LegoRobinHood t1_j9puuda wrote

Reply to LPT: Don’t say anything when answering calls from strangers. Saves you from 99% of robo-calls by alejo0605

I do this too! Answer, clear my throat, then mute and listen. A human can tell I answered, but most robocalls miss it, or if they do hear it, I've already muted the line.

My spam calls tailed off way faster than when I used to ignore it completely, because at no answer they still keep trying. Playing dead seems to get you off the list way faster

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ProjectAioros t1_j9ptpdv wrote

Reply to comment by ForceOfAHorse in LPT: When debating or arguing with someone and it’s going nowhere, ask them, “What evidence would it take for you to consider that you’re wrong?” If they say “Nothing,” then it’s time to end the conversation. by blowfishmo

'' OK how about this PhD's essay, It proves me right because X Y and Z ''

'' No, that doesn't work''

''Why not ? ''

'' Cuz i don't like the guy who wrote the essay'' - proceeds to ad hominem the shit out of the PhD without reading a single word he wrote

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shanefking t1_j9prptf wrote

Reply to LPT Request: Any idea how to separate a photo that is fused with the glass on its frame? by Dwestmor1007

The scanner/copy idea others mentioned is good, but I would ask some local professional photographers if they would be willing to help.

Depending on the type or thickness glass, it might be difficult for a scanner to get a clear image, in which case a DSLR camera might be able to copy it better. A photographer, especially one who knows art reproductions/documentation would be able to re-photograph it without glare.

Photographers understand the deeply personal value of photographs like this, I’m sure you could find one who would volunteer to help or do it for a small fee.

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SalltyJuicy t1_j9pppr0 wrote

Reply to LPT: When debating or arguing with someone and it’s going nowhere, ask them, “What evidence would it take for you to consider that you’re wrong?” If they say “Nothing,” then it’s time to end the conversation. by blowfishmo

That's a bad "life pro tip". If you're trying to free someone like a friend or family member from the indoctrination of a cult you can't do this shit. It'll only prove, in their minds, that you're not actually concerned with them but only proving yourself right.

To a lesser degree, this also applies to people who have fallen into traps of bigotry and false ideologies.

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keepthetips t1_j9ppgu4 wrote

Reply to LPT: Don’t say anything when answering calls from strangers. Saves you from 99% of robo-calls by alejo0605

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dramignophyte t1_j9pod9t wrote

Reply to LPT: If you're making a sandwich for your kids and only have the heel of the bread left, put the heels inside. The kids probably won't notice by motoperpetuoso

You uh may wanna get your kids checked. Maybe they need glasses? Or some directed supervised learning? Not to be mean, but I'll be mean: any kid not noticing that is slow or blind.

MOST children will notice if they have a sliver of crust left after you cut the crust off. Or I've had tons of kids refuse to eat an ice cream they bought because the eyes were wonky.

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