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6 votes
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The great convergence in global equality
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Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of June 19
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
This is an inherently political thread; please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
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Reddit admins are now approaching mod teams of closed subreddits, looking for moderators who will cooperate and re-open them
I just saw this post in the /r/ModCoord subreddit, which lists multiple instances of Reddit admins contacting moderator teams of closed subreddits with this message: Hi everyone, We are aware that...
I just saw this post in the /r/ModCoord subreddit, which lists multiple instances of Reddit admins contacting moderator teams of closed subreddits with this message:
Hi everyone,
We are aware that you have chosen to close your community at this time. We are reaching out to find out if any moderators currently on the mod team would be willing to take steps to reopen the community. Subreddits exist for the benefit of the community of users who come to them for support and belonging and in the end, moderators are stewards of these spaces and in a position of trust. Your users rely on your community for information, support, entertainment, and finding connection with others who have similar interests. The ability to find and make these connections is incredibly important to many people and ensuring that active communities are able to remain stable and active (and open) is very important.
Our goal here is to work with the existing mod team to find a path forward and make sure your subreddit is usable for the community which makes its home here. If you are not able or willing to reopen and maintain the community please let us know.
Shit is getting real. The admins are looking for scabs who are willing to cross the picket-line and do the work the strikers are refusing to do.
It's not like this wasn't predictable. We all knew this was coming. It's still surprising to see it actually happen.
229 votes -
No, GPT4 can’t ace MIT - a critical analysis of “Exploring the MIT Mathematics and EECS Curriculum Using Large Language Models”
17 votes -
Oklahoma City continues planning for bus rapid transit
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The truth about China's social credit system
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Creatures that don't conform: Slime molds and their fascinating existence
28 votes -
K-pop thread
There's a whole lotta normal music threads, but kpop seems more popular recently. Any songs that people like? Any comebacks you're excited for?
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Quote-only orphan comments: useful context or noisy clutter?
Some of you may have noticed that the threads under some topics include a comment which consists only of some paragraphs quoted from the article posted in the topic, posted by the same user who...
Some of you may have noticed that the threads under some topics include a comment which consists only of some paragraphs quoted from the article posted in the topic, posted by the same user who posted the topic. (I’m choosing not to link to any examples, because I don’t want to single anyone out for special attention, in case they feel persecuted by this.)
@cfabbro and I were discussing this in a quiet corner of an old thread, and we came to the conclusion that this was a topic which should be discussed by more than just us two, in the hope of finding a Tildes-wide consensus about a consistent way to treat those quote-only orphan comments.
The Context
These quote-only comments are a side-effect of a deliberate feature of Tildes. When you create a topic there are three fields to be completed. The combination of fields you complete determine the type of topic you’re making.
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Title All topics must have a title. This is compulsory.
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Link A field for a URL linking to an article or video or other off-site content. This is optional.
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Text A field for adding text to your post. This is optional.
If you complete:
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Link but not Text - this creates a simple link topic: the topic consists only of an off-site link.
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Text but not Link - this creates a simple text topic: the topic consists only of user-provided text.
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Link and Text - this produces a complex link topic: the topic consists of an off-site link plus user-provided text. However, the user-provided text is not incorporated into the actual topic, but is split off into a stand-alone comment.
Some people who post links also like to include a relevant quote to summarise the article they’re posting, to let readers know what the article is about before they click the off-site link. But, as above, this quote gets split off as a stand-alone comment. It is no longer part of the post. It becomes an orphaned comment consisting only of the quote.
The Question
Given that these quote-only orphan comments exist, the question arises: how should we treat them?
It has been observed that there are two diametrically opposed approaches to this:
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Some people vote on them, seeing them as useful summaries of the posted article, providing some context for the discussion.
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Some people label them as ‘Noise’, seeing them as pointless extracts from the article, cluttering up the discussion thread.
In one recent extreme case, a quote-only orphan comment had both 16 votes and was collapsed due to ‘Noise’ labels.
This is creating some confusion among newcomers to Tildes (as well as some of the old-timers). How are they supposed to vote/label these comments? Well, there’s no clear precedent for them to follow.
@cfabbro and I decided to put it to all of you. Maybe by discussing this, we can come up with a consistent treatment for these comments.
So what do you think about these quote-only orphan comments? Are they useful context or noisy clutter? Should we be giving them votes or labelling them as noise?
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Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023
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The long, incredibly tortuous, and fascinating process of creating a Chinese font
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Handling text reposts (recurring subjects)
While browsing over the past little while I have noticed that I starting to see "text reposts". I did a quick search and saw that link reposts have been discussed in the past, but I didn't come...
While browsing over the past little while I have noticed that I starting to see "text reposts".
I did a quick search and saw that link reposts have been discussed in the past, but I didn't come across something in relation to text posts.To make it a bit more clear what I mean, a recent example:
- In my feed today: https://tildes.net/~tech/16nj/second_brain_software_of_choice
- A very similar thread last week: https://tildes.net/~creative/1639/what_do_you_use_for_note_taking_writing
Generally speaking I don't mind reposts, certainly with "ask" topics new insights can be gained over time and different people might give different answers. At the same time I do think that the landscape around note taking software hasn't drastically changed in a week.
To be clear, I am not saying that the OP of the most recent topic did anything wrong either. Even if you remember to check if a question has been asked before (I ironically almost forgot myself in this case) you might not find it.
But I am wondering if more could be done to surface previous discussions. Not to specifically prevent these sorts of reposts but also to surface potentially valuable information of previous discussions.
Something that does come to mind is having a mechanism that uses the title someone is typing as (part of) a search query in the same space. Matching topics could then be shown before submission.
Or if we care more about making previous discussions accessible give the OP after submission the option to also link to previous topics around the subject. Interlinked topics is something that would be interesting to explore, basically borrowing from the "other discussions" tab idea but make it "similar discussions".
I'm curious to see what others think about it.
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What do you like to do when you’re sick?
I have some kind of flu and can’t sleep, so I’m just laying in bed with old stream VODs on in the background. It made me curious what others do in this situation, and asking might give me some...
I have some kind of flu and can’t sleep, so I’m just laying in bed with old stream VODs on in the background. It made me curious what others do in this situation, and asking might give me some ideas to take my mind off of how I’m feeling.
25 votes -
Cooked a nice looking pizza tonight
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Cambridge-Caltech team of scientists claim to have created synthetic human embryos from stem cells at conference; work not yet published
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RICO lawsuit targets Credit Suisse
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Priscilla | Official trailer
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Bringing over the trans surgery wiki
I was wondering what you all thought of this. I would like to bring it over, posts included so that it doesn't get lost. Wiki
20 votes -
The OnePlus V Fold doesn't look like anything we've seen before in leak
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Is it ok to post photos?
I'm hoping there is a place if not.
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They won't play a lady-o on US country radio
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My own dry rub for meats
Sweet Smokey Rub Ingredients 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Package Onion Soup Mix 1/3 Cup Smoked Paprika Method Place in the blender and blend on high until all of the onion bits are fully powderized. Using...
Sweet Smokey Rub
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Package Onion Soup Mix
- 1/3 Cup Smoked Paprika
Method
Place in the blender and blend on high until all of the onion bits are fully powderized.
Using
Dip your meat in oil then in the dry rub.
As it cooks the sugar melts and creates a nice crispy coating.18 votes -
Röyksopp feat. Jamie Irrepressible – The Next Day [Mind Against Remix] (2023)
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How to go about mirroring a repo to separate real identity from online identity?
I struggled to word this question. Let's say that I wish to work on a project to benefit Tildes (I don't currently have an idea, but just for example). Anything I did, I would like to keep...
I struggled to word this question.
Let's say that I wish to work on a project to benefit Tildes (I don't currently have an idea, but just for example). Anything I did, I would like to keep opensource and would encourage other users to contribute. But I would like to keep everything linked to my pseudonym as not to dox myself.
However, I would like to have a copy of everything on my personal GitHub as well, because I am a professional programmer and that is effectively my CV.
Is there a good way to mirror a repo in a way that any git history contributed by me, "John Smith", is changed to "bugsmith" on the mirrored repo? (or vice versa).
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Hearthstone to retire Classic Mode, unveil Twist
7 votes -
Typography 2024: For America! For America’s best
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Creatives, how do you feel about the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of art, illustration and design?
I will be participating in a panel discussion about the intersection of art and Artificial intelligence next week, and I am curious how fellow creatives feel about Artificial intelligence. Have...
I will be participating in a panel discussion about the intersection of art and Artificial intelligence next week, and I am curious how fellow creatives feel about Artificial intelligence.
Have you used AI before in the creative process? If so, what services have you used/prefer?
What do you think the role of AI is in the creative process?
Does AI enhance creativity or limit originality?
What are the ethical implications of using AI to create art?
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Australian Commonwealth government lodges High Court challenge to landmark native title compensation claim over Gove Peninsula in the Northern Territory
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Looking for advice on designing 3D printable board game inserts
Hello Tildes board gamers! I got a 3D printer last year, and over the last few months, I've started printing organizers other people have designed from Printables and Thingiverse, especially for...
Hello Tildes board gamers!
I got a 3D printer last year, and over the last few months, I've started printing organizers other people have designed from Printables and Thingiverse, especially for games with poor provided organization or lots of tokens and cards... however there are a number of games I have where people haven't designed a good organizer, or the ones which exist are lacking in some way (don't fit my boxes, missing boxes for expansions, only support all the expansions, etc)
Does anyone have tips on getting started with designing my own? I've got some very basic 3D modeling knowledge, but my primary strengths are as a programmer, so leveraging something like OpenSCAD would be ideal. I saw the boardgame insert toolkit, but it seems relatively basic - there are lots of convenience features I'd love to add as well (like curved walls for token holders to make it easier to get tokens out). Is that a good place to start, or should I look elsewhere?
Even just some ideas about tolerances and/or tips for how to size sections for cards would be super helpful.
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Photographers what are you shooting with?
I'll start, Sony A7C, w/ Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 as my main lens. Have a Sony 28-60mm f/4 as well, though its more for where I need a really compact setup. Looking to get a Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 for a...
I'll start, Sony A7C, w/ Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 as my main lens. Have a Sony 28-60mm f/4 as well, though its more for where I need a really compact setup.
Looking to get a Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 for a little extra fov when indoors, while still having some reach. Planning on getting the A7CII when it comes out supposedly later this year according to sonyalpharumors.
27 votes -
The Hotelier - An Introduction To The Album (2014)
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Weekly megathread for news/updates/discussion of Russian invasion of Ukraine - June 15
This thread is posted weekly on Thursday - please try to post relevant content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Especially significant updates may warrant a separate topic,...
This thread is posted weekly on Thursday - please try to post relevant content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Especially significant updates may warrant a separate topic, but most should be posted here.
If you'd like to help support Ukraine, please visit the official site at https://help.gov.ua/ - an official portal for those who want to provide humanitarian or financial assistance to people of Ukraine, businesses or the government at the times of resistance against the Russian aggression.
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Recommendations with Japanese lyrics, or where to find it?
We have a language learner in our household and I am tired of listening to J-pop at random on road trips. Do any of you music lovers have japanese language songs or even better artists or bands...
We have a language learner in our household and I am tired of listening to J-pop at random on road trips. Do any of you music lovers have japanese language songs or even better artists or bands you really like?
Thank you very much
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Competitive Overwatch players of Tildes: What's a tip you'd love to share?
Whether it be team comps, strategies, or even a nifty thing about a hero. Who are our competitive Overwatch players who might be missing a place to chat about it?
15 votes -
Twenty years later, Ang Lee's Hulk is a misunderstood triumph of superhero cinema
10 votes -
Dan Stevens replaces Justin Roiland in Hulu’s ‘Solar Opposites’
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Three more Minnesota residents charged in Jan. 6 Capitol breach. All three men are related.
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Finished project: 32L hiking backpack
In my infinite wisdom I posted this to r/myog yesterday, just before the blackout started. I'm going to repost it here as a way to gauge how well it fits in on Tildes – this type of post is pretty...
In my infinite wisdom I posted this to r/myog yesterday, just before the blackout started. I'm going to repost it here as a way to gauge how well it fits in on Tildes – this type of post is pretty central to the r/myog community and I am hoping some of us can migrate here.
Goldilocks Pack
In April of 2021, lo these many years ago, Reddit user savvlo posted in the r/myog Swap Thread that he was placing a wholesale order for Ecopak Ultra EPL200 and was wondering if anyone wanted a few yards. I had heard of this material and was eager to get my hands on some; none of the major UL pack manufacturers had started offering it yet and the only way to have an Ultra backpack was to build it yourself. I had the skills (4 or 5 packs already under my belt) and I aimed to be one of the first.
Well, so much for that. I fell out of love with MYOG for a year or so, and by then the project seemed so insurmountable that I didn't even know where to start. I did plenty of designing and redesigning (because that's the fun part) but the truth was that I just didn't really need another backpack, so there was no motivation to start a project that would consume dozens of hours. And then finally, this spring, my trusty old Hyperlite started showing its 4000+ miles and gave me the kick I needed to actually make this damn thing.
You can guess from the title that this pack fills a hole in my lineup – for years my two pack options were my 40L Windrider and my 27L summer pack, and most often I found myself wishing I had an in-between option in the 33L range. The MLD Burn fits right in that pocket and after seeing one in action on a high route trip with a friend I knew that was going to be my model. The overall dimensions of my pack match the Burn exactly; the main modifications I've made are to the pockets, straps, and components. The comments in the Imgur album go over the specifics.
Specs Imperial Metric Weight 13.3 oz 376 g Internal Volume* 2000 in^3 32 L Width 10 in 254 mm Depth 6 in 152 mm Height 29 in 737 mm Torso 19 in 483 mm *this is just my best guess, I don't have a good way to measure volume
Thoughts
I'm from the Midwest and I hate tooting my own horn so you'll know I speak truth when I say that this is, undoubtedly, my finest work. Other than a few trivial mistakes everything pretty much fell together perfectly. This is not normally the case with my projects and naturally it makes me quite nervous.
The one thing I can't get over is this fabric! I can't believe this stuff only weighs in at 3.5 osy. It feels so much tougher than the Hybrid DCF I'm used to working with; it's so hard to cut through even with my sharp sewing scissors. Only time will tell if this pack really is as tough as it feels, but my hopes are sky high. Thanks for reading and looking at my pictures!
24 votes -
One dead, at least twenty-two wounded in mass shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Illinois
70 votes -
My son was a Columbine shooter. This is my story
30 votes -
World Humanist Day: 21st June, 2023
6 votes -
Why it took us thousands of years to see the colour violet
6 votes -
Brutal video shows Ukrainian commando unit blitzing Russian trench
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Philadelphia politician proposes more local options for mass-transit funding
11 votes -
Atlantic City designated as New Jersey's 35th Transit Village
8 votes -
Estonia legalizes same-sex marriage
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What do you think of Warhammer 40k 10th edition so far?
Have you played any games yet? What army have you been running and what are your thoughs so far?
8 votes -
Bloodied Macbooks and stacks of cash: Inside the increasingly violent Discord servers where kids flaunt their crimes
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What are we in the golden age of?
What areas of human activity are currently experiencing a time of great advancement or a remarkable surge in quality? This is a call for positivity, if possible please refrain from irony or...
What areas of human activity are currently experiencing a time of great advancement or a remarkable surge in quality?
This is a call for positivity, if possible please refrain from irony or backhanded pessimism such as "We are in the golden age of assholes" or something.
Thanks ;)
73 votes