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  1. Comment on I'm annoyed with mundane revisionist history in ~talk

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    We're gonna have to disambiguate our euphemisms, because I thought you were talking about Hacker News initially.

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    We're gonna have to disambiguate our euphemisms, because I thought you were talking about Hacker News initially.

    15 votes

  2. Comment on State of the (Jelly)Fin 2026-01-06, free software for streaming media in ~tech

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    What platform/device are you trying to Chromecast from? The official app on Android has support, though I believe it's only available on the version from Google Play.

    What platform/device are you trying to Chromecast from? The official app on Android has support, though I believe it's only available on the version from Google Play.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on I'm back in ~talk

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    What if you're pretentious? Might I suggest Les Enfants Tildes?

    What if you're pretentious? Might I suggest Les Enfants Tildes?

    4 votes

  4. Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech

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    My absolute favorite YouTuber in the last year has been Tor's Cabinet of Curiosities. Feels like early days YouTube in a good way, with stories told just because Tor wanted to tell them, presented...

    My absolute favorite YouTuber in the last year has been Tor's Cabinet of Curiosities. Feels like early days YouTube in a good way, with stories told just because Tor wanted to tell them, presented with an unapologetically quirky bent.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on What ridiculous thing would you spend billions on? in ~talk

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    Giant. Motherfucking. Robots. It'd be easy to pour billions on R&D in a vain attempt to defy the square-cube law and maybe figure out how to make bipedal mechs viable.

    Giant. Motherfucking. Robots.

    It'd be easy to pour billions on R&D in a vain attempt to defy the square-cube law and maybe figure out how to make bipedal mechs viable.

    4 votes

  6. Comment on The neo-Victorian neo-nazi lesbian BDSM cult that made video games in ~humanities.history

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    I've been meaning to share one of Tor's videos here, as his work has been a bright spot on my YouTube viewing for the last few months. As OP mentioned, he's got an Old YouTube feel, which hits...

    I've been meaning to share one of Tor's videos here, as his work has been a bright spot on my YouTube viewing for the last few months. As OP mentioned, he's got an Old YouTube feel, which hits just right for me.

    I considered making a topic for his recent video giving an overview of the rationalist community, but I was afraid the discussion would get too spicy.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Social media probably can’t be fixed in ~tech

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    It'll be interesting to see long-term how usable LLMs end up being for social studies, but I suspect in this case their utility may be limited. Since these models were likely trained on data from...

    It'll be interesting to see long-term how usable LLMs end up being for social studies, but I suspect in this case their utility may be limited. Since these models were likely trained on data from existing platforms, is it any surprise that the tested interventions had little effect? These interventions are largely cultural changes, and I doubt LLMs are capable of realistic cultural adjustment. How many of us have had to "deprogram" our social media brains when coming to Tildes, after all?

    7 votes

  8. Comment on The Promised LAN in ~comp

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    This piece definitely struck a chord with me. I've been musing for a while about this idea I've had about "community computing", and what's described here gives me a concrete example to chew on....

    This piece definitely struck a chord with me. I've been musing for a while about this idea I've had about "community computing", and what's described here gives me a concrete example to chew on. Out of my friend circle, I'm likely the only one with the technical know-how and desire to participate in a shared LAN of this nature, but I'd still like to be able to "share the love" with the less techie people in my life in some way. I've started sharing my Jellyfin server with a close circle of friends for our TV night to take advantage of the watch group feature, so at least I have a start there.

    5 votes

  9. Comment on They’re putting blue food coloring in everything in ~tech

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    And they posted that follow up for a reason. What can I say, I'm a firm believer of the Death of the Author, and I can respect someone who will pull it on themselves.

    And they posted that follow up for a reason.

    What can I say, I'm a firm believer of the Death of the Author, and I can respect someone who will pull it on themselves.

  10. Comment on They’re putting blue food coloring in everything in ~tech

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    I have to disagree. AI is far from the first "new normal" that's been imposed on us in our lifetimes. This story of blue has played out so many times in so many ways, that we've all been the blue...

    I have to disagree. AI is far from the first "new normal" that's been imposed on us in our lifetimes. This story of blue has played out so many times in so many ways, that we've all been the blue hater or part of the accepting public at various times. The most powerful stories are the ones that echo through time, and limiting the parable to just AI really just limits its potential.

    4 votes

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  12. Comment on CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ citing ‘financial decision’ in ~tv

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    I'd be really curious to see how he would evolve the formula for today's environment. There's so much more to work with, which gives ample opportunity for some great satire if they play it right.

    I'd be really curious to see how he would evolve the formula for today's environment. There's so much more to work with, which gives ample opportunity for some great satire if they play it right.

    3 votes

  13. Comment on CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ citing ‘financial decision’ in ~tv

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    It certainly didn't help, but how much of a future does the old late-night show formula really have?

    It certainly didn't help, but how much of a future does the old late-night show formula really have?

    5 votes

  14. Comment on Is there still an arcade gaming scene? in ~games

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    I can really only speak to my local area, the Portland, Oregon metro, but arcades are still alive and well here. What likely helps is that pinball is really popular locally, with Portland being a...

    I can really only speak to my local area, the Portland, Oregon metro, but arcades are still alive and well here. What likely helps is that pinball is really popular locally, with Portland being a frontrunner for the title of "Pinball Capital of the World". Just yesterday, my girlfriend and I took a day trip to the Next Level Pinball Museum in Hillsboro, which offers over 600 pinball tables and video games on free-play.

    In Portland proper, there is QuarterWorld and my old favorite spot, Ground Kontrol. Up a little ways in Vancouver is a Round1 location, and there's various smaller locations throughout the city and suburbs, such as the local chain Wunderland.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Spaceballs 2 | Announcement in ~movies

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    I was just joking about this last night with my friends. I looked up Mel Brooks' age and learned he's almost 99, so I sarcastically said "he's got another one in him". I didn't mean it to be true!...

    I was just joking about this last night with my friends. I looked up Mel Brooks' age and learned he's almost 99, so I sarcastically said "he's got another one in him". I didn't mean it to be true!

    Disney-era Star Wars is absolutely ripe with material perfect for satirizing, not to mention the last two decades or so of nerdy pop culture. In capable hands, we may have something special here.

    6 votes

  16. Comment on The Chris Houlihan conspiracy in ~games

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    I figure the likeliest theory is that Nintendo of America staff couldn't figure out how to get into the room to verify it was actually reachable. "The winner's name is in the game data...

    I figure the likeliest theory is that Nintendo of America staff couldn't figure out how to get into the room to verify it was actually reachable. "The winner's name is in the game data technically, but we don't know if you'll ever see it" would be an awkward announcement to put in Nintendo Power.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Firefox/Tweaks - Arch Linux Wiki in ~comp

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    I can confirm that !aw also works on Kagi.

    I can confirm that !aw also works on Kagi.

    2 votes

  18. Comment on What is a misconception you are passionate about and would like to clarify? in ~talk

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    It's because the Type-B connector, seen here on the left, was meant for connecting to peripherals. The connector we all call Micro USB is technically the Type-B connector for the Micro USB...

    It's because the Type-B connector, seen here on the left, was meant for connecting to peripherals. The connector we all call Micro USB is technically the Type-B connector for the Micro USB standard. USB Type-C's distinction is that the connector is usable for both host device and peripheral.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Chai Tea: fight me about it in ~humanities.languages

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    I don't have anything substantial to add to this conversation, but I just wanted to note that my friend group's favorite local tea spot used to be called Tea Chai Te. Now they go by Portal Tea...

    I don't have anything substantial to add to this conversation, but I just wanted to note that my friend group's favorite local tea spot used to be called Tea Chai Te. Now they go by Portal Tea Company, which is way less fun, in my mind.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Chai Tea: fight me about it in ~humanities.languages

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    Seems like a distinction without a difference to me.

    Seems like a distinction without a difference to me.

    2 votes