Notices by 天空вℓσи∂ [Unemployed edition] (skyblond@qoto.org), page 2

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I think you mean PinYin. For example you can represent a word like 我们 (means `we`) as wo3men2, but 我门 (means `my door`) is also pronounced as wo3men2. That will be tricky if you write something like wo3men2huai4le, it can be either 我们坏了 (means we are badass), or 我门坏了 (meaning my door is broken). And that's why early pinyin input method is a nightmare to use, because it often suggest unrelated candidate. Now with smarter software, the input method is more likely to suggest the later option instead of saying you're badass.

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@SpaceLifeForm @freemo

In handwriting, as myself never learnt how to do shorthand, I do have my way to write, mainly keep the pen stay on paper (aka reduce strokes). But sometimes I can't read what I write, so that's the downside.

@freemo Not really, for madarin and most dialect we use the character as is. We do use acronym for curse words. But Cantonese might be different, they use some latin letter to represent pronunciation (I guess?), but I don't know Cantonese so I might be wrong.

@freemo And for professional shorthand usage, PinYin is not the only option, there are special keyboards which designed to use custom key combinations to input character and/or word. But most of the time a qwert keyboard is working just fine. I think that special keyboard is not that need as we now have more advanced method to infer which word might fit your need based on your input context. I still remember when I was young, the default Chinese input method from WindowsXP is a nightmare to use. So we have to install dedicated software to replace it. Nowadays I'm super fine with the default input method from Windows10. And for linux, I think Rime is not that bad.

@freemo Yeah, those website said wpm, but it really character per minutes. I did two test and I got 99 and 110.

And apparently I forgot we also digitialized medical records so I don't need to guest what doctor writes.

@freemo If I'm not misunderstanding, there is some sort of short hand in Chinese, but mostly for professional usage, like clerk, but nowadays we almost exclusively use computer and use PinYin to type Chinese charactors, I can achive about 90 to 100 wpm (or cpm, c for character).

Here is a picture I found on the internet, it shows the markers for some character.

I think the doctor still use that kind of shorthands? I can never read those.

@freemo In Chinese it's literally called vomit. It's called 吐 (verb), not only means vomit, but can be used to express something like spit and expectorate. It means to get something out of your mouth (just using your mouth, not with your hand).

So I think that's quiet a big difference.

@freemo Oh, now it makes sense to me.

Just learnt another English phrase: throw up. I thought vomit is "throw off" since every time I vomit, I face down instead of up.

Can't imagine what it looks like when you face up when vomiting.

Ehh

@freemo Thanks. That's not the worst, I guess. My stomach is famous for being a trouble maker.

A bit nervous? My brain: that's no big deal, don't panic. My stomach: oooh I'm going to make you throw up.

A lovely day? My brain: what a lovely day to enjoy. My stomach: want some diarrhea?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@freemo I fear death :ablobthinking:

@freemo I think they are too fancy, kinda noisy. I'd prefer a simple design.

And looks very AI generated :ablobthinking:

@freemo Interesting. I learned the solar panels can act like LEDs from a Steve Mould's video, but never thought LEDs can be used like a sensor that way.

@freemo So, if I blast LED with a strong light, it should generate some/small voltage?

@freemo

Somehow I do upload a picture. Takes about 5 hours to do it. :ablobnervous:

@freeschool @LouisIngenthron

@LouisIngenthron @freemo Just noticed, I'm using tusky too! Also, looks like I can't post pictures. Text only toot need a lot of time to send (based on tusky's status).

@freemo Sounds interesting, do it.

(Just kidding :ablobcatneon: )

YouTube

@freemo A real paper based calendar?

@freemo I have a YubiKey too, but only have one. So I'm afraid if I lost it, I can't get into my server 😂