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c/coding-for-beginners•richard994•3mo ago

Rant: My loop ran forever because I forgot to increment

Was testing a simple counter and walked away for coffee. Came back to my computer sounding like a jet engine.

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c/freelance-survival•richard994•3mo ago

Remember when freelance pitches were a letter in the mail?

I just found a box of old printed proposals from my early days. Each one was typed out, mailed, and you waited weeks for a reply. These days, a client expects an email back in an hour. The slow pace meant you really thought about each job you went for. Now it's easy to spray out quotes and hope something sticks. I kind of miss the weight of a stamped envelope. It made each potential job feel more serious.

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c/astronomy-photos•richard994•3mo ago

Setting boundaries for image manipulation in astrophotography

Some members advocate for extensive processing to unveil faint nebular structures, claiming it advances public interest. Opponents counter that such practices produce misleading representations, straying from astronomical accuracy. From my own sessions capturing galaxy clusters, I weigh the value of authenticity against visual impact. Specific cases include the use of false color in narrowband imaging versus maintaining natural hues. Should there be disclosure requirements for heavily edited submissions? I'm interested in where the community draws its ethical lines.

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c/sci-fi-universe•richard994•3mo ago

Serious question, did the municipal hologram adverts change anyone's perspective on augmented reality futures?

I used to roll my eyes at sci-fi stories where characters lived in digitally overlapped worlds, thinking it was just flashy nonsense. But after a month of those shimmering ads appearing over our park's fountain, I've started to imagine how layered realities could actually feel mundane and integrated.

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