A lot of the flavor of onions is released when their cell membranes are broken, so the way you cut them does change the flavor. Some cuts like minced are better for sautéing, since it will infuse more with the oil.

Waldeinsamkeit

Weese

Was the shade in your lens at least 12 I hope?

Less, “blissfully unaware,” more, “generally apathetic because I didn’t realise I had a dark cloud contaminating the positive experiences in my life.”