Definitions by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian
GitHub
GitHub is a massive code repository platform that everyone from programmers to software developers to IT professionals use and depend on. Unfortunately though, GitHub is also one of the most confusing sites to navigate through, especially for the average person who just wants to download a software.
I heavily stand by the belief that software developers should NOT use GitHub as the primary download hub for their end-users. That is very bad practice in my opinion. Instead, it is a better practice to host their finished software on dedicated download hubs such as sourceforge. GitHub is primarily a code repository, not a software repository, and average users nagivating a GitHub repo can get easily confused like I once did.
I heavily stand by the belief that software developers should NOT use GitHub as the primary download hub for their end-users. That is very bad practice in my opinion. Instead, it is a better practice to host their finished software on dedicated download hubs such as sourceforge. GitHub is primarily a code repository, not a software repository, and average users nagivating a GitHub repo can get easily confused like I once did.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 #𝟏
Bob used the command 𝚐𝚒𝚝 𝚌𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚎 ... to download a copy of his python project from his own repo.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 #𝟐
Average User: Where do I download YouTube vanced?
Dev: It's on our GitHub page, linked here.
Average User: Um where is the download link on that site?? I only see a README.md and other weird files.
Bob used the command 𝚐𝚒𝚝 𝚌𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚎 ... to download a copy of his python project from his own repo.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 #𝟐
Average User: Where do I download YouTube vanced?
Dev: It's on our GitHub page, linked here.
Average User: Um where is the download link on that site?? I only see a README.md and other weird files.
GitHub by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian December 8, 2024
Kerala
First of all, please ignore the definition written by 'Frog.Man', obviously the dude was butthurt towards a Keralan when they wrote that brain-dead comment.
Anyhow.... Kerala is known for its stunning backwaters, beaches, hill stations, and rich cultural heritage. It's famous for its high literacy rate, progressive social policies, Ayurveda, and diverse cuisine. Often referred to as "God's Own Country" due to its natural beauty and serene environment.
This definition, as well as the ones written in 2004, still hold true as of today (November 2024). Nothing has changed much.
Anyhow.... Kerala is known for its stunning backwaters, beaches, hill stations, and rich cultural heritage. It's famous for its high literacy rate, progressive social policies, Ayurveda, and diverse cuisine. Often referred to as "God's Own Country" due to its natural beauty and serene environment.
This definition, as well as the ones written in 2004, still hold true as of today (November 2024). Nothing has changed much.
"Hey I just got back from Kerala. The beaches were amazing, and the food was so fresh! I think I could retire there one day haha."
"Dude, you should go to Kerala if you're into nature and want to chill for a bit. The vibe is so peaceful."
"Dude, you should go to Kerala if you're into nature and want to chill for a bit. The vibe is so peaceful."
Kerala by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 21, 2024
Headphone Jack
The beloved 3.5mm audio port that Apple unjustifiably removed from the iPhone in 2016 which caused a whole domino effect to happen. Eight years later, and most flagships or even mid-range phones lack this basic port. Apple and other manufacturers fabricate lies such as "waterproofing" to fool the masses into believing it was justified.
Economic and financial gains such as cost-cutting and driving sales for bluetooth earbuds are the main motives for the removal.
Economic and financial gains such as cost-cutting and driving sales for bluetooth earbuds are the main motives for the removal.
Literally nobody:
Apple: "Let's all remove this essential port that billions of people use because we love cost-cutting!"
Interesting fact: LG was the only smartphone brand to have kept the headphone jack on all their phones until their demise in 2021
Apple: "Let's all remove this essential port that billions of people use because we love cost-cutting!"
Interesting fact: LG was the only smartphone brand to have kept the headphone jack on all their phones until their demise in 2021
Headphone Jack by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 21, 2024
X formerly Twitter
Do you know why news articles keep saying "𝙓, 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧" instead of just X, even though everybody already knows its name change by now? I'll tell you why, because it's just one damn letter! Semantically, X could be anything given this is literally its meaning in both math and linguistics. It's so utterly vague that journalists have to mention twitter just in case any lesser-informed individuals get confused. What was the elongated muskrat even thinking?
Also, whoever is botting tens of thousands of dislikes to the newest "X" definitions needs to get a life lmao.
Also, whoever is botting tens of thousands of dislikes to the newest "X" definitions needs to get a life lmao.
BBC news: in a statement posted to X formerly Twitter, it said the protest was part of efforts to integrate food into the general social security system.
X formerly Twitter by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian May 26, 2024
Transphobic Excommunication
Contrary to what that other person said, the term Transphobic Excommunication would make more sense if the individual being 'excommunicated' was a transphobe who didn't fit in with the (left-wing) values and ideals of a community or mainstream society at large.
Tom faced transphobic excommunication when he posted a meme in a discord community that had an implicit transphobic message (i.e. he got kicked out of the server).
Transphobic Excommunication by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian April 7, 2024
hihi
A rather mawkish and fawning way of greeting someone, especially on the internet. Because two hi's obviously make you sound more likeable...
hihi by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian March 27, 2024
Webhook
That other definition didn't even try. First of all, technically speaking, a webhook is a means for an app or service to provide new information to third parties as some event occurs within it. For example, GitHub uses webhooks to allow users to integrate services and automate workflows. But that's not what I'm here to say.
Second of all, as far as I am concerned, webhooks are an absolute lie with regards to Discord. You'd think it's on the same level as AHK (Autohotkey) in terms of its ease of use and the endless possibilities you can do with it. Well, it's not. Discord basically tells you to go use webhooks if you want a feature that they don't offer (which is A LOT of features). Could you achieve it? Maybe, possibly, but never certainly. Was it worth the time and effort? Hell no.
Second of all, as far as I am concerned, webhooks are an absolute lie with regards to Discord. You'd think it's on the same level as AHK (Autohotkey) in terms of its ease of use and the endless possibilities you can do with it. Well, it's not. Discord basically tells you to go use webhooks if you want a feature that they don't offer (which is A LOT of features). Could you achieve it? Maybe, possibly, but never certainly. Was it worth the time and effort? Hell no.
Me: I want to post to multiple servers simultaneously.
Discord: Sorry we don't have this feature. But if you seriously want it, feel free to rely on webhooks.
Me: Bah humbug.
Discord: Sorry we don't have this feature. But if you seriously want it, feel free to rely on webhooks.
Me: Bah humbug.
Webhook by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian March 2, 2024