I agree with you that talking is a skill that can be developed. I think it’s okay to encounter awkward situations because it’s gonna happen and it happens to everyone. Ideally, you learn how to handle or react to those situations eventually, imo. It should also be okay to be quiet too given the appropriate time. Why should there be a need for someone to talk all the time.

GameCube was the Nokia of the gaming consoles. Actually, it probably still is.

Are you really surprised by what corporations will do in the pursuit of profit?

This is a surprisingly relatable green text post. It’s definitely a hard situation to be in. I hope that anon and the gf both are in a better situation for their own mental health. It might not always be the key in solving everything but communication is important and can often help.

Yeah I’ve definitely reached that burnout before! I had to take a bit of time out of coding in general. I would suggest doing something different that doesn’t involve a computer screen like some of the suggestions here. Things like maybe hiking or bird watching. I’m sure there’s a bunch of local organizations that are available for you to find that involves outdoor recreation.

If you want to combat that burnout with coding still, maybe try learning something different from what you’re used to, like game dev.

Great aesthetics! What tool is that attached to the orbitkey?

While I’m not defending those who sent these death threats or justifying these actions, I’m sure a lot work and progress will be lost for many companies because of these outrageous changes. It should be no surprise that many if not all of their clients are gonna be angry. Switching to another engine isn’t like switching from reddit to the fediverse.