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Comment on California attorney fined for using twenty-one AI hallucinated cases in court filing in ~tech
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Comment on My take on Apple's Liquid Glass in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentI have seen it with a pure CSS solution, but I suspect that's only because I used a separate CSS file. I suspect that embedding it right on the page prevents a flash of unstyled content on...I have seen it with a pure CSS solution, but I suspect that's only because I used a separate CSS file. I suspect that embedding it right on the page prevents a flash of unstyled content on particularly slow connections, like edge data.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentThe final boss was easily the worst part of the DLC for me. Which is fitting, because I also found the final boss fight of the base game to be the worst part of that game! While I understand that...The final boss was easily the worst part of the DLC for me. Which is fitting, because I also found the final boss fight of the base game to be the worst part of that game!
While I understand that they want the fights to be hard, I do think some of those combos were just a bit too much. When a boss moves too fast, unpredictably, and never gives an opportunity to get any damage in, there's only so much we mortals can do. I admit that I wound up poking with a rot stick with maximum holy elemental resistance just to get through on NG, and on NG+ I found a slightly better -- but still ultimately unsatisfying -- solution.
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Comment on My take on Apple's Liquid Glass in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentOn my own site, I fought this by defaulting all styles to dark theming, then toggling light mode on manually via javascript on first page load, if the user doesn't already have a preference. CSS...On my own site, I fought this by defaulting all styles to dark theming, then toggling light mode on manually via javascript on first page load, if the user doesn't already have a preference. CSS loads damn near immediately depending on your configuration, whereas javascript will always take some time to init. No light mode users complain about a "dark flash", but dark mode users certainly will notice if you do it the other way!
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Comment on California attorney fined for using twenty-one AI hallucinated cases in court filing in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentThey may have had an underpaid, overworked paralegal check it. But a lot of people underestimate just how hard it is to catch subtle issues (or even glaring ones) when you're asked to check...They may have had an underpaid, overworked paralegal check it. But a lot of people underestimate just how hard it is to catch subtle issues (or even glaring ones) when you're asked to check thousands of lines of LLM output.
I've seen it in my line of work too. Bosses assume you can increase output because the LLM spits out output faster than a human can type. But reading through it all and verifying it takes even longer than just writing it up yourself in the first place.
Now, I have no idea if they actually had someone checking this in the first place. Given recent LLM adoption practices, probably not. But rest assured, this is much more likely a result of high-level decisions to lean on LLMs and increase output than it is some low-level employee's laziness. Business decisions create an environment that forces these behaviors, but it's the low-level people who often get the blame.
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Comment on iOS 26 is here in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link Parent18.7 has no aesthetic changes, I've been using it since it came out and it works great. 26 is a much bigger deal and probably worth waiting on while they sort out bugs.18.7 has no aesthetic changes, I've been using it since it came out and it works great. 26 is a much bigger deal and probably worth waiting on while they sort out bugs.
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Comment on Oracle, Silver Lake consortium to control 80% stake in TikTok in US in ~finance
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentSorry if I'm being thick here: are you joking about Andreeson investing "optimizing" away all flexibility in the egg-laying hen production pipeline in the USA, thus leading to a shortage when the...Sorry if I'm being thick here: are you joking about Andreeson investing "optimizing" away all flexibility in the egg-laying hen production pipeline in the USA, thus leading to a shortage when the latest round of bird flu hit that population (as it inevitably does), forcing bird killings, which led to increased egg prices?
Or is there something else I've missed?
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Comment on iOS 26 is here in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentAh yes, three fingers I believe?Ah yes, three fingers I believe?
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Comment on iOS 26 is here in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentI believe you can also click and drag it off to the right edge of the screen to dismiss it, much like you can on iOS! A little mire reliant.I believe you can also click and drag it off to the right edge of the screen to dismiss it, much like you can on iOS! A little mire reliant.
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Comment on iOS 26 is here in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentActual #000 OLED black? Maybe I need to give that a try, then. I really wish iOS and macOS had more true blacks, but at least they generally do a better job of it in dark mode than Google's awful...Actual #000 OLED black? Maybe I need to give that a try, then. I really wish iOS and macOS had more true blacks, but at least they generally do a better job of it in dark mode than Google's awful dark-greyish-blue for so many things.
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Comment on Slow social media in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentI agree with most of what you've said. But I also see a very healthy community on Mastodon right now. I've been waiting for the right opportunity to get some friends and family to join, in the...I agree with most of what you've said. But I also see a very healthy community on Mastodon right now. I've been waiting for the right opportunity to get some friends and family to join, in the hopes that we can exist in a little bubble of non-attention-mining social media. Who knows if it will work out? But I do miss having social media that actually connected me to friends and family.
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Comment on Is OpenWRT worthwhile at home? in ~comp
DynamoSunshirt LinkI still use an old Airport router at home, mostly because the Time Machine backup is seamless, the AP management is totally offline, and it meets all my needs for advanced features like static...I still use an old Airport router at home, mostly because the Time Machine backup is seamless, the AP management is totally offline, and it meets all my needs for advanced features like static DNS/DHCP and port forwarding just fine. But it is ultimately an unsupported device that doesn't get security updates any more, so I've been considering some options:
- My personal favorite so far is the OpenWRT One; seems like it should be simple to configure, supported with security updates for most likely decades, and free of any proprietary hardware or software that would impede customization. I doubt you'll get the absolute fasted WiFi performance out there on this thing, but IMO after 100-300mbps I just don't care. That's fast enough for most things and wireless AC has been there for well over a decade. If you really want something with mesh abilities, specific WiFi 6/7 features, or a more user-friendly GUI, this might be the wrong choice.
- For the absolute fastest speeds and network features, GL.iNet routers in general seem very well-reviewed, if slightly generic ugly B2-bomber inspired aesthetics don't bother you. The Flint 3 (linked) is their top-tier consumer router/wifi access point combo, but I have to admit that the Marble nerd-sniped me with that Lego hat. They also have a mesh model but it doesn't provide the best speeds, and they discontinued their tri-band mesh router a while ago.
A lot of people swear by Ubiquiti products but I haven't had a chance to try them out personally. And honestly, despite running my own home server and managing everything myself, I have literally no desire to separate my router and wi-fi access points into distinct devices. Hell, I would probably combine my home server, router, and Wi-Fi into a single device if I found a convenient way to do it!
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Comment on Slow social media in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt LinkI've been thinking about what would make a civil, humane social media site, instead of the hellscape that I actively avoid these days. As usual, Herman expresses it better than I ever could.I've been thinking about what would make a civil, humane social media site, instead of the hellscape that I actively avoid these days. As usual, Herman expresses it better than I ever could.
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Comment on Benjamin Netanyahu vows there will be no Palestinian state ahead of UN meeting in ~society
DynamoSunshirt LinkWhat an absolute fascist, warmongering shithead. I wonder how long it'll take for our history books to reflect Israel's psychopathic tendencies over the last few decades? Ironic how they have...What an absolute fascist, warmongering shithead.
I wonder how long it'll take for our history books to reflect Israel's psychopathic tendencies over the last few decades? Ironic how they have essentially taken on the role of 1800s Germany in the Middle East.
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Comment on Seeking recommendations for a solo journey to London in ~travel
DynamoSunshirt LinkI loved walking around Hackney in general, but I especially loved the Museum of the Home. Museums in general are amazing in London, and a lot are free. But Museum of the Home had really neat...I loved walking around Hackney in general, but I especially loved the Museum of the Home. Museums in general are amazing in London, and a lot are free. But Museum of the Home had really neat historic exhibits showing interior design through the centuries and last few decades.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentI think it would be really hard to appreciate wtf is going on without getting to know the characters through hours of drama beforehand. You might be able to get away with Season 1 only, which...I think it would be really hard to appreciate wtf is going on without getting to know the characters through hours of drama beforehand. You might be able to get away with Season 1 only, which isn't that long.
Personally, I'd save your money and just try watching the series instead. If you like it enough to keep watching, this movie should be available on streaming by the time you need to watch it. IMO this movie should have been a 7-10 episode season anyway, the show is higher quality than any of the movies because this sort of drama needs time to stew and a movie tends to rush that.
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Comment on iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Air announced in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentuBlock Origin Lite is now a proper iOS content blocker, FYI! You can get it in the app store.uBlock Origin Lite is now a proper iOS content blocker, FYI! You can get it in the app store.
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Comment on Should I take a job to work on something I don’t believe in? in ~life
DynamoSunshirt LinkSounds like a tough situation, certainly one I've been in a few times. One thing I'd suggest, though I suspect you've thought about it before: think about what your day-to-day would actually look...Sounds like a tough situation, certainly one I've been in a few times.
One thing I'd suggest, though I suspect you've thought about it before: think about what your day-to-day would actually look like in this role. Who would be reviewing your PRs? Who would your manager be? Who would you be asking for favors outside of your direct team of peers? Who would you be planning with and meeting with at a potential on-offsite?
I've frequently made the mistake of mixing up "good vibes" from interviewers with actually good coworkers. But then I start work and it turns out to be a soul-sucking trap because I was putting a good face on in the interview and a lot of interviewers in my line of work just aren't the people I wind up working alongside every day.
So think about your direct peers. If they're great, it's largely up to you to decide if your moral compass is compatible with the company's mission. For instance, I'm not sure I could work at Facebook/Meta at this point even for the greatest team. But that's a very personal choice. If your team's product isn't indiscriminately evil and your coworkers are nice, it might be worth the risk. You have to grade on a bit of a curve when you're currently trapped in the jaws of toxic culture.
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Comment on iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Air announced in ~tech
DynamoSunshirt Link ParentAnother reason why some of us strongly prefer small phones! When I had a bigger phone (and even that was small by modern standards), I found it WAY too easy to essentially... fall into the screen...Another reason why some of us strongly prefer small phones! When I had a bigger phone (and even that was small by modern standards), I found it WAY too easy to essentially... fall into the screen and disappear for tens of minutes at a time. Often with no recollection of what the hell I had done! A smaller phone makes it harder for me to get 'sucked in', but it's hard to say exactly why.
But it makes me very hesitant to upgrade to a larger phone: if I already have the smartphone equivalent of cocaine, why would I want to upgrade to the equivalent of crack?
Good point, sorry -- it's easy to forget that legal text has resisted the rot of laziness and inattention to detail since it's actually legal and detail orientation is the name of the game. Honestly I'm glad I screwed this up because now I understand what makes this even more egregious than the same situation in other industries. It makes you wonder what kind of crap other people have slipped by thanks to LLMs!