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Your brain was never designed for this much bad news

I just stopped following a lot of it. Even reputable places resort to hyperbole. I switched off for my own mental health. I still know what's going on. I do not discuss it on social media.

Ultimately, to handle the fact that things are going to shit, you either choose, despair, ignorance or indifference. The last was my choice.

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What should I change?

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The signal one suggests it's a phone OS hack that can open apps so could probably do threema too.

The article you shared suggested it's likely the result of lobbying by the company so they use a company inside the country.

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What are you starting to take off the rose-tinted glasses to?

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Unfortunately, you're wrong.

Nobody cares about your stuff. Some care about the quality of their work, but they're hard to find. Best approach is word of mouth. Find folk family, friends, neighbours recommend. If none, local Facebook groups are an option. Good trades folk come recommended by many.

Secondly, here in the UK, we never pay up front. Best way to lose your money. Why work 100% of a job for 40% of the money, when you can work 0% for 60% of the money.

Only exception is if expensive materials are needed. Usually you'd pay for that part up front if they're legit and you trust them, otherwise, they can order the mats from trade place and you can phone up and pay them. It isn't unreasonable to ask for an invoice. Massive jobs can be gated behind a 30% of money after x progrss, 40% after y progress and the rest on satisfactory conclusion. That way, they have incentive to work and finish. Only cowboys would usually demand most up front. How can you pay for something you didn't receive and they didn't earn?

Never offer more money for correct work, state clearly what you want, and how, and verify that is in price. Verify, and check done correctly. If you don't know correct way, ask someone who does or research / watch videos on YouTube etc.

You'll be less disappointed if you don't let people walk over you following some bullshit philosophy only you believe. Don't try to place unrealistic values on the world, understand how it works and learn how to operate within it.

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What's wrong with my habanero chili plant? Why are the leaves wrinkling?

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Zoom in on your picture around the problem leaves. It looks like some form of pest on it. I have no idea what.

I looked at this and it's interesting: https://veggiepatchideas.co.uk/common-pests-for-chilies-a-growers-guide-to-protection/

Under thrips: "Grey to black markings on fruits are another sign. These markings can make fruits grow in strange shapes. This damage can hurt the yield of chili crops a lot."

Some pictures look like your problem leaves. Worth checking.

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Looking for Moderators

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We have no control over data retention or anonymity.

We grow organically. We barely get any reports. If we do, I'll block or add a comment why it's kept for transparency. Mod log is public.

If you think the approach needs adjusting, feel free to suggest what and why. Do remember I'm a volunteer though. Limited time.

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Audacity 4.0 beta lets you test its new (and much nicer) Qt interface

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My issue is that corporate folk behind this attempted to do this. IMHO, the stewardship of the project is all wrong, and the motives questionable. It did feel like you were defending their actions. Corporate influence is not a defining aspect of open source for me. Its an unfortunate problem that ultimately leads to the true dilemma. Open source is about sharing and giving your time freely, corporate goals is how can we profit from our position in this project.