/askdiggWhat’s the naming requirements on community creation?
Did the new community creation rules apply a bunch of hidden requirements? (Btw 10 day old account)
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: At work, if someone gives you vague or emotionally charged criticism, ask them to document it instead of defending yourself
Most people don't bother because they're there to vent not to help. If they do send an email, there's a record you can reference and address. If they don't you can send an follow up with "since i haven't recieved your notes I assume the issue has been resolved".
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Buy a car near the end of the month because salespeople are more motivated to work with you
Car salesman often have monthly quotas and volume-based bonuses. As the month closes, they’re more likely to discount or push harder to close deals to hit their numbers. This is especially true at dealerships where pay is tied to quantity sold, not just margin. You’re more likely
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Highlight good contributors to your community if you want "growth" on digg
Some of these things you can't really do like having flairs, pinning posts. But we'll get them eventually. But small things like shoutouts, talking about them in the about or community guidelines can work Personally I've been trying various things, but I think what I'm going to
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: To grow a community, focus on recruiting consistent content creators instead of members in the early days
Stolen from r/modhelp, the key thing they recommend is to get creators(more important than members). This makes a sub feel alive and naturally your communities will grow if people are posting consistently
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: When the weather gets colder, check your tire pressure
Might be necessary in some cases, might not in other cases
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: If your legs chafe when you run, use an anti-chafe stick or lubricant to prevent rubbing
Deodorant-style sticks made for friction (like Body Glide, Gold Bond Friction Defense, or similar anti-chafe sticks) are especially convenient because they’re mess-free and portable
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: When you’re anxious about an upcoming event, schedule something you’re looking forward to afterward
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/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Check if your local library has free museum or attraction passes before buying tickets
Many libraries let you reserve passes for places like science museums, zoos, state parks, and even local theaters. You usually reserve them online through your library’s website and pick them up like a normal library item. Worst case, nothing is available and you buy tickets l
/diggslifeprotipsLPT Request (Meta): What features or activity I can do to make this community better?
I’m thinking of a few ideas and would love feedback from commentors, posters, and lurkers: Contests (like the current one) - keep them or drop them? I know seeing an advert every lpt is super annoying, so I'm stopping after today. I figured 2 days is enough A dedicated crosspos
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Don’t tell kids they’re “lucky” to have their parents- even if they seem great-you don’t know what happens in private
Title.Contest reminder: Best LPT this week gets sidebar/About bar promotion for their community. Info in community guidelines.
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Schedule fun the same way you schedule work
Works for some(me), others might think this is too much. Try it if you're feeling burn out, there's very little to lose and a lot to gain
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Using hot or boiling water to remove ice from a driveway is dangerous and ineffective because it rapidly cools and refreezes into a slick layer of black ice
Is it obvious that water will turn into ice- yes. Will someone still do it? Probably. Don't be that guy/gal
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Let one or two faucets drip or stream to prevent burst pipes
^title Contest reminder: Best LPT this week gets sidebar/About bar promotion for their community. Info in community guidelines.
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: If you’re vibe-coding a frontend, remember to: add fonts, remove emojis, and ditch the common purple linear gradient. Otherwise it's super clear your site was made by AI
These are the easiest signs that something was vibecoded. Especially when all they did was change the color, yet the font is the default system font and emojis are everywhere Contest reminder: Best LPT this week gets sidebar/About bar promotion for their community. Info in c
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Use dry erase markers on your Tupperware
You can write dates or labels on your leftovers, and it wipes off easily with dish soap. No more guessing "when did I last cook this" or "was I suppose to eat this for dinner or lunch"=> doubly so if you meal prep Contest reminder: Best LPT this week gets sidebar/About bar p
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Stop saying “sorry” when you mean “thank you”, it changes negative interactions to appreciative positive ones
Replace phrases like: “Sorry I’m late” => “Thank you for waiting” “Sorry for rambling” => “Thank you for listening” “Sorry for the trouble” => “Thank you for your help” This turns negative interactions into positive ones. Instead of focusing on your mistakes, you’re acknowled
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: When someone looks different, ask “What’s different?” instead of pointing it out
It lets them share what they want (or nothing at all) without putting them on the spot. It’s a safer way to give a compliment and avoids awkward or sensitive assumptionsContest reminder: Best LPT this week wins sidebar/About bar promotion. Info here
/diggslifeprotipsLPTs First Contest- Prize: Promotion on About Bar
To engage the community as well as reward active particpants, I'm running a simple content challenge How it works: Post an Life Pro Tip to this community The best tip (most diggs/upvotes) on an LPT post wins-comments don't count unfortunately Content ends 7 days from now. So
/diggslifeprotipsWe have finally crossed 67 members!!
Sry I’ll see myself out. Actual LPT: buy your shoes at the afternoon or evening because your feet swell and “grow” from standing, walking and heat
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Check if your company offers donation matching
Many companies will match donations to qualifying nonprofits, doubling the impact of what you give, sometimes the process can be annoying but if it's easy -definitely recommend to double the impact of your gift
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: If you have a rarely used tub or floor drain, pour water down it every few months
Drains have a p-trap that holds water to block sewer gases. When a drain isn’t used, that water can evaporate and let sewage smells into the room. A quick pour of around a litre of water every couple of months is often enough to prevent things from smelling terribly
/diggslifeprotipsLPT request: What’s a practical tip you wish you knew before planning your wedding that would’ve saved time, money, or stress?
I'm not getting married, but I have a few friends who have gotten engaged
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Freeze your credit with all three bureaus if you rarely apply for new credit
Social security numbers gets leaked all the time, and a credit freeze adds an extra step that prevents someone from opening new cards or loans in your name without a password. You can unfreeze it temporarily when you actually need to apply. And unlike a credit card where you can
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Set up Google alerts for your full name
It lets you know when new content mentioning you appears online, especially anything negative. It's a minor thing but alerts take a couple minutes to set up and give you a chance to respond early before something bad sits on Google for months and a recruiter or clients finds out
/diggslifeprotipsLPT: Nudges to help reduce clutter over time:
Just because something is a good deal does not equal a must buy If something is too worn out or old to donate or use, it’s okay to throw it away Gifts don’t come with a lifetime storage obligation Memories can still exist without objects attached to them(be cautious tho, there