Kenny's recent activity
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Comment on What email client do you use? in ~tech
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Comment on Introducing Surfboard for Tildes in ~tildes
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Comment on How social media’s biggest user protest rocked Reddit in ~tech
Kenny Link ParentAbsolutely. I had an account with years of history, moderated several large subreddits, and even had the alpha test badge. I deleted everything like you for the very same reasons. I, too, am sad...Absolutely. I had an account with years of history, moderated several large subreddits, and even had the alpha test badge. I deleted everything like you for the very same reasons. I, too, am sad that there aren't clearer consequences for the "awful, tone-deaf, misleading/lying, user-hostile, and insulting" response.
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Comment on Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap in ~tech
Kenny Link ParentAh, sorry, I misunderstood. That makes sense.Ah, sorry, I misunderstood. That makes sense.
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Comment on Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap in ~tech
Kenny Link ParentYou can move the task bar to the left. It takes 3 clicks.You can move the task bar to the left. It takes 3 clicks.
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Comment on The Steam Winter Sale has begun (Dec 21st - Jan 4th) in ~games
Kenny Link ParentCK3 is amazing. Don't let the reviews tell you otherwise ;)CK3 is amazing. Don't let the reviews tell you otherwise ;)
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Comment on Klarna reports first quarterly profit in four years – swing to profit of £9.6m by Swedish firm improves its fortunes in run-up to possible £12bn flotation in ~finance
Kenny Link ParentGreat correction. Here's Klarna's 10-K to verify.Great correction. Here's Klarna's 10-K to verify.
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Comment on Intuit is shutting down the personal finance service Mint and shifting users to Credit Karma in ~finance
Kenny Link ParentSounds like you need to add more granularity to YNAB. YNAB is both forward and backward-facing. You give your dollars a job and then can see spending through reports. If you want food broken into...Sounds like you need to add more granularity to YNAB. YNAB is both forward and backward-facing. You give your dollars a job and then can see spending through reports. If you want food broken into fast food, restaurants, and delivery - make those categories! I differentiate between groceries and restaurants but personally don't care about whether it's fast food or a sit-down place. If you do you can make it how you want it.
Also, I'll comment here for some of the people who have complained about YNAB...YNAB is a tool to force you into the philosophy behind YNAB. That's the value of YNAB. If you used YNAB as a spreadsheet to track money after you've spent it, then you're throwing your money away. The tool forces you to look at debt a certain way, assign money into buckets, and then roll with the punches as you overspend in other areas.
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Comment on Introducing Surfboard for Tildes in ~tildes
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Comment on Introducing Surfboard for Tildes in ~tildes
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Comment on What is your preferred VPN? in ~comp
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Comment on Cities: Skylines II | Megathread in ~games
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Comment on Electric vehicle owners are fed up with charging stations that lack a single amenity — I had to pee in a bush in ~transport
Kenny Link ParentWhere did you get these stats? Cite your source(s), it increases your credibility! It’s great info!Where did you get these stats? Cite your source(s), it increases your credibility! It’s great info!
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Comment on What are your best tips for productivity and project management? in ~life
Kenny LinkWhat are you struggling with? What problems are you facing? That’s a very broad subject, so some examples would help with advice.What are you struggling with? What problems are you facing? That’s a very broad subject, so some examples would help with advice.
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Comment on Record $100 million settlement reached in lawsuits alleging torture, rape, atarvation at US Christian school in ~humanities
Kenny Link ParentThere are plenty of religious people who actively denounce and abhor the actions done under the name of that religion. You can't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Your language isn't...There are plenty of religious people who actively denounce and abhor the actions done under the name of that religion. You can't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Your language isn't inclusive, nor is it in good faith. Tildes is supposed to be for meaningful conversation, but with your language, you make it very apparent that any conversation - save what you espouse - is accepted.
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Comment on Report: Potential New York Times lawsuit could force OpenAI to wipe ChatGPT and start over in ~tech
Kenny Link ParentI stated the definition of plagiarism in my own words. I would argue that common-use definitions do not need to be cited as they fall under common knowledge. People try to complicate plagiarism,...I stated the definition of plagiarism in my own words. I would argue that common-use definitions do not need to be cited as they fall under common knowledge. People try to complicate plagiarism, and it's really not that complicated.
Is it your work? No? Then you should cite it.
It boosts your credibility and is ethical. Win-win.
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Comment on Report: Potential New York Times lawsuit could force OpenAI to wipe ChatGPT and start over in ~tech
Kenny (edited )Link ParentI'm going to assume that you provided these examples in good faith. It's clear that we can't feasibly cite every single source of general knowledge or foundational concepts we've been exposed to....I'm going to assume that you provided these examples in good faith. It's clear that we can't feasibly cite every single source of general knowledge or foundational concepts we've been exposed to.
This is what I would teach:
Common Knowledge vs. Specific Contributions: Facts like the definition of a word, basic mathematical principles, or other widely accepted knowledge don't typically require citation. This kind of information is considered "common knowledge." On the other hand, if you were to directly quote a unique definition or description from the Oxford Dictionary, then you would cite it.
Isaac Asimov and Robotics: You don't need to cite Asimov every time you mention "robotics," as the term has entered the general vernacular. However, if you discuss his specific ideas or stories about robots, a citation would be appropriate.
Specific Information: If you're presenting detailed or recent facts (e.g., the voting stance of the Australian Labor Party), it's good practice to cite your source. This helps others verify the accuracy of your information and also understand its context. It'll bolster your credibility, too.
Historical Origin vs. Current Usage: While we might not know that Pythagoras' theorem originates from ancient Babylon, the concept has since become foundational knowledge in mathematics (see common knowledge above) and does not typically require a citation when discussed in a general sense.
Intent and Context Matter: If you're writing an academic paper, research article, or another formal document, the standards for citation are higher. If you're having a casual conversation, those standards might relax.
Ultimately, the principle behind citing sources is to credit original ideas and allow others to trace the origins of information. While it's true that merely reciting learned facts isn't always plagiarism, the line can blur when the information presented is specific, unique, or detailed. It's always a good idea to err on the side of giving credit where it's due. So why fight it?
Edit: missed a not in my writing.
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Comment on Bosses dislike work-from-home but suspect they’re stuck with it in ~finance
Kenny Link ParentI agree; respect is earned. But I believe it's earned by the fact that they're a human being. They don't need to conform to whatever expectations you're placing on their interactions for you to...I agree; respect is earned. But I believe it's earned by the fact that they're a human being. They don't need to conform to whatever expectations you're placing on their interactions for you to treat them without contempt.
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Comment on Report: Potential New York Times lawsuit could force OpenAI to wipe ChatGPT and start over in ~tech
Kenny Link ParentIncorporating facts that you've learned from them without citing them is plagiarism.Incorporating facts that you've learned from them without citing them is plagiarism.
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Comment on Bosses dislike work-from-home but suspect they’re stuck with it in ~finance
Kenny Link ParentThey are not "office chatterboxes;" they are human beings. You should treat people with respect, especially if their crime is talking to you. You're dehumanizing them and rationalizing poor...They are not "office chatterboxes;" they are human beings. You should treat people with respect, especially if their crime is talking to you. You're dehumanizing them and rationalizing poor treatment by generalizing that they don't care about you.
I'm a Proton Visionary subscriber and fully support the switch to Proton. They're working on feature parity with Google. They currently have Drive, Calendar, and Mail, and you also get a VPN and ProtonPass (password manager). They're a bit slow for some people with feature rollout, but they're doing things right, in my opinion.
@ackables, they've recently released a beta mail client for Windows and Mac (edit: oh, and apparently Linux), too, if you're looking for an application rather than using webmail. They also have a great iOS app (and, I assume, an Android app).