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Tephlon··on ‘My Hovercraft Is Full of Eels’ in Many Languages
One of my favourite things to do is say "I'm sorry, I don't speak any French" in perfect French (According to an actual French person).

"Desolée, Je ne parle pas Français"

Tephlon··on Facebook Goes on a Hiring Spree for Washington Lobbyists
Same. When they changed the algorithm to show things other than my most recent friends updates, I removed the FB app from my phone.

I still use FB because I have a lot of international friends, but removing the FB app and replacing it with the site.

I only use Messenger for about 3 people right now, so that's going soon too.

Tephlon··on GitLab Database Incident – Live Report
Exactly.

I run backups on my computer before installing new software/fiddling with important settings/etc. because I've fucked up before.

I'll run backups of phones (or at least verify that they are present) before trying to fix issues on them after nuking my mom's phone which resulted in her losing pictures of my niece and nephew. (Luckily she had sent a lot of those pictures to us via e-mail, but still).

We learn and adjust.

Tephlon··on GitLab Database Incident – Live Report
I'm guessing they feel strongly about getting singled out if something like this would happen to them. Possibly because they have been used as a scapegoat by a employer or team mate once.

/ArmchairPsychology

Tephlon··on Female monkeys use wile to rally troops
Accusing him of being a sock-puppet and I'm going to assume the "armor" bit is either an allusion to "White Knighting" (Which is completely inaccurate here) or "Social Justice Warrior" which is an easy way for you to dismiss his views.

Bravo.

Tephlon··on Most drivers who own cars with built-in GPS systems use phones for directions
In my car that's just done by stepping on the gas a bit for passing and then letting go. Cruise control only turns off on braking or shifting (Manual)