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It does't matter when the plug finds the socket - it is always electric.

This is really beautiful.

Not everyone has this same experience of the world. People are harsh, and how much grace they give you has more to do with who you are than what you say.

You okay friend?

strikingly good observation, as another minority Canadian

the lack of consistent UI experiences in windows was a thing that really bugged me and why I've never looked back after switching to MacOS

same tbh I'm so sick of Wordpress and I don't like how complex SSGs can be

Performance is a feature

contradicts with brutalism IMO. like someone already said, brutalism is when form follows function and without much frivolity, and one of the functions of a website is being usable by loading smooth and fast (the wingdings are not it).

this is not necessarily a dunk on you, this is more of a dunk on David Bryant Copeland; I'm really sick of developers and programmers who co-opt design movements or other design-adjacent terms, make up a definition or principles that seem like they could fit but then fail when inspected closely. Someone here already mentioned Gumroad as an example of (neo) brutalist web design; Figma is another great example. The sites here https://brutalistwebsites.com/ are great typography-driven examples. This could even count as brutalist https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/ especially because their goal, as a site running on solar power, is to be as well performing (and low bloat) as possible while still satisfying expectations of functionality.

I think my advice to you would be, look outside of the developer/programmer sphere when building out design. Brutalism is not only "the least lines of code", it's also a lot about intention when it comes to function, and then, form.

I'm gen Z too (and a designer) and I agree with everything you've said in this thread. This invokes a retro indieweb DIY type of vibe, not the sharp and clear intention that is behind brutalism.

This was a really entertaining read. Wishing the author the best of luck.

Really beautiful comment. I agree wholeheartedly with all you said about the last and healthiest option, I've been intentionally doing it too and it's been rewarding, even healing :)

I've been thinking about this a lot the last two years as someone who also grew up with social community online. It was life-changing for me too, but sometimes I catch myself wishing I could have had these experiences offline instead.

I read this a few months ago and I still think about it all the time. Curious about your thoughts. https://maya.land/monologues/2023/08/12/social-media-chalk-m...

You might like https://www.fortressofdoors.com/ai-markets-for-lemons-and-th...

I've liked Porkbun and NameSilo, their support staff are really helpful. Porkbun has the better UI.

As a design student, I'm curious about what any designers are doing. (Design as in visual, graphic, or interaction)

I'm quite surprised and honored that my words resonated :) since that post I've been living a more quiet, private, and a bit more happier life.

This comment is kind of hilarious because I felt similar feelings which is why I took down my site!

The great logging off and the cozy web.

Just because someone is in need doesn't mean they can't spend some money on soft drinks. This is classist. It's basically "because you're poor you don't deserve chocolate, because you're more likely to be obese".

9.5% of that money being spent on soft drinks is not the problem. The problem is the amount of processed garbage and sugar in most American food.

Buying healthy food is unfortunately a privilege. To have the time to stay fit/healthy (whether going to the gym or taking walks) in this world of processed garbage is a privilege, because time is a precious resource that some people seriously cannot afford.

Protonmail is very expensive for what it is. I don't care about their privacy (it's email) and I don't need anything but an email service that can support 3+ domains.

I'm 3/4 through the book and there's been no mention of his wife nor his rich neighbors in Malibu? What part of the book are you talking about?

There was actionable advice in the book... Rick talks lots about ways to get into the flow of creativity, having faith, and developing awareness.

Disclosure: I'm a creative, so maybe his artist freakery speaks to me.

That's so exciting! I'll be slowly switching my .ca domains there.

Porkbun is an excellent choice, I love their support! I wish they supported .ca domains (the only reason I'm using NameSilo) but when I asked in the past, they said they have no future plans to.

I've been so nervous about this that I've been preemptively moving my emails over to domains I control (and using Fastmail).

Maybe start looking. Squarespace charges more for domains (there's a comment thread in here about .com being more expensive).

Makes sense! That worries me too. I thought it was a new issue with them. Personally I use Porkbun and NameSilo (cheapest .ca domains) and am very happy with both.

Is there something wrong with Cloudflare?

Do they have any friends? Referrals almost always get you hired immediately in retail.

This is a super interesting take I haven't thought about before, maybe it's time for me to find forums related to my niche hobbies.

Some of the comments in this thread are heartless.

It's a shame, kind of. I'd love to blog and write under my real name online (just industry or school related things), but I'm terrified of someone using that information to hurt me or the people in my life.