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  2. Comment on Sharing without clicking on news in social media in ~science

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    I read this article. Proof. Will that have any effect at all? I've seen shared posts from people proud to have spent time in "Facebook Jail" for sharing what the platform considers misinformation...

    I read this article. Proof.

    "If platforms implement a warning that the content might be false and make users acknowledge the danger in doing so, that might help people think before sharing."

    Will that have any effect at all? I've seen shared posts from people proud to have spent time in "Facebook Jail" for sharing what the platform considers misinformation but the user considers the truth.

    To cut down on sharing without clicking, Sundar said that social media platforms could introduce "friction" to slow the share, such as requiring people to acknowledge that they have read the full content prior to sharing.

    Like a checkbox that has to be ticked before the share button can be clicked? I think this would work slightly better. Maybe we can get the amount of links shared without reading down from 75% to 70%.

    It's been a while since I shilled my favourite social media site! Readup takes it a step further, using a browser extension to make sure you actually read (or at the very least scrolled slowly through) the article before you're allowed to share it or comment on it.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in ~society

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    That feels like oversimplifying it a bit. We know Putin is safe from arrest in Mongolia. Does that mean Putin is safe from arrest in the 123 other member nations? Does it mean Netanyahu is safe in...

    That feels like oversimplifying it a bit. We know Putin is safe from arrest in Mongolia. Does that mean Putin is safe from arrest in the 123 other member nations? Does it mean Netanyahu is safe in Mongolia?

    22 votes

  5. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    There's no shame in saving before what feels like a big decision, and reloading if it doesn't turn out well. The game can be quite punishing in its choices, to the point where I can't ever imagine...

    There's no shame in saving before what feels like a big decision, and reloading if it doesn't turn out well. The game can be quite punishing in its choices, to the point where I can't ever imagine doing a single-save-slot playthrough.

  7. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 18 in ~society

  8. Comment on The Game Awards nominees 2024: Controversially, DLCs/expansions can now compete for GOTY in ~games

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    Yeah, why not have a separate category for "best DLC/expansion"? That makes more sense to me.

    Yeah, why not have a separate category for "best DLC/expansion"? That makes more sense to me.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on Danish lawmakers have agreed to plant one billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into natural habitats over the next two decades in ~enviro

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    If I'm understanding this correctly, farmers will get the offer to sell some or all of their land. So yes, voluntary, but that's a lot of money, so I'm sure some will take them up on the offer....

    Under the agreement, 43 billion kroner ($6.1 billion) have been earmarked to acquire land from farmers over the next two decades, the government said.

    If I'm understanding this correctly, farmers will get the offer to sell some or all of their land. So yes, voluntary, but that's a lot of money, so I'm sure some will take them up on the offer.

    Still, I'm also not so sure if this is good policy. Good climate policy, maybe; replacing farmland with woodland. And reducing the amount of farmland is certainly one way to achieve the stated goal of reducing fertilizer use. But won't this result in Denmark needing to import more food, since they'll be less self-reliant? Or are they only buying land from farmers who produce crops for export?

    Also, and a bit of a tangent; is it actually a good idea to plant trees, or would it be better to just leave the land unused and let natural forests grow there? It would certainly be cheaper. Maybe part of the plan is to create productive woods for lumber, then planting would make sense. Actually, I may have to rescind about self-reliance; maybe their goal is to become more self-reliant on lumber.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on Undersea telecom cable between Lithuania and Sweden damaged in ~tech

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    I think it's more likely a reaction to the current administration allowing the use of US weapons within Russia. But that again was probably a reaction to a certain figure being elected, so in a...

    Also, these occurrences (I’m not calling them attacks just yet) come suspiciously timed after a certain figure with the intention of withdrawing Ukraine support was elected the next US president.

    I think it's more likely a reaction to the current administration allowing the use of US weapons within Russia. But that again was probably a reaction to a certain figure being elected, so in a roundabout way, yes.

    Anyone here know how hard these cables are to repair? As the article mentions, this cable has been damaged several times before, so apparently it's easier and/or cheaper to repair a cable than to lay a new one.

    12 votes

  11. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I remember playing through the game and while watching the end credits thinking it was very good, but too short. Then after the end credits, there's a popup saying (paraphrased) that actually the...

    I remember playing through the game and while watching the end credits thinking it was very good, but too short. Then after the end credits, there's a popup saying (paraphrased) that actually the game isn't over; you should start a new game to see the rest of it. It's kind of a weird design choice. They shouldn't have given us the end credits and made it feel so final after the first (and second) playthrough.

    But I absolutely love the concept of playing through the game several times from different angles! Perfectly executed (other than the confusion of the end credits). This game is one of my all-time most memorable video game experiences. I still occasionally listen to tunes from the soundtrack.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life

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    I'm solving nonograms in an app named Nonograms Katana. No pop-up ads! I think if you run out of hints, you can watch an ad to get additional hints, so I guess there's still a risk of them seeing...

    I'm solving nonograms in an app named Nonograms Katana. No pop-up ads! I think if you run out of hints, you can watch an ad to get additional hints, so I guess there's still a risk of them seeing shady ads.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on ‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine in ~news

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    Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles (The New York Times)

    Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles (The New York Times)

    With two months left in office, the president for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use the system known as ATACMS to help defend its forces in the Kursk region of Russia.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Russia suffers deadliest day since start of full-scale invasion, Ukraine's military says in ~news

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    Ukraine Destroys Putin's Prized $10M Air Defense System (Newsweek)

    Ukraine Destroys Putin's Prized $10M Air Defense System (Newsweek)

    Ukraine has destroyed its 1,000th Russian anti-aircraft missile system in the war, according to Kyiv, which has released unsubstantiated footage of the strike.

    Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko posted a clip on his Telegram channel next to a message that described how a drone unit in the National Guard's 27th Pechersk Brigade hit the BUK-M1 system on "one of the hottest areas of the front," without specifying a location or a date. Newsweek has emailed the Russian Defense Ministry for comment.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day I remember listening to this a lot before I learned about Haken. It's kinda similar to Visions, I think, but Haken has evolved a lot since then. OTPD is more...

    Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day

    I remember listening to this a lot before I learned about Haken. It's kinda similar to Visions, I think, but Haken has evolved a lot since then. OTPD is more synth-heavy, dark and melancholic, and the songs all start out quiet and gradually build to a climax, which I enjoy.

    This one's definitely my favourite of Lucassen's projects, and I bring it out now and then.

  18. Comment on ‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine in ~news

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    Meanwhile, on the other side of the Iron Curtain: France completes training of Ukraine’s newly-formed Anna of Kyiv Brigade (Euromaidan Press)

    Meanwhile, on the other side of the Iron Curtain:

    France completes training of Ukraine’s newly-formed Anna of Kyiv Brigade (Euromaidan Press)

    The Brigade completed training in France under EU military assistance, receiving cutting-edge weaponry including VAB APCs, CAESAR howitzers, and Milan anti-tank missiles.

    11 votes