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Comment on Ahsoka doesn't really work in ~tv
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Comment on Tinder unveils staggering $500-per-month ‘VIP’ subscription tier in ~tech
The_Ejj Link ParentIt makes me wonder if the market is ripe for a new business model where people pay per match or some other such method?It makes me wonder if the market is ripe for a new business model where people pay per match or some other such method?
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Comment on Return of the AI Megathread (#13) - news of chatbots, image generators, etc in ~tech
The_Ejj LinkConveniently, I just came across this article on Mastadon. I think music is particularly susceptible to being overtaken by generative algorithms because it’s inherently pattern based, and has an...Conveniently, I just came across this article on Mastadon.
I think music is particularly susceptible to being overtaken by generative algorithms because it’s inherently pattern based, and has an even tighter set of rules than language.
It’s unfortunate from a perspective of losing the humanity in arts… but I also can’t help but feel that generative music is more fair game than generative text and scripts. Replacing writers with LLMs feels lazy and insidious. Replacing musicians, especially for stock music, feels… almost practical? Certainly more inevitable in my mind.
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Comment on Teen’s death after eating a single chip highlights risks of ultra-spicy foods in ~food
The_Ejj Link ParentI’ve heard from last year’s that the way these are made doesn’t lend them to be comparable to spicy peppers. I’ve heard them described as being closer to having a chemical burn than having a...I’ve heard from last year’s that the way these are made doesn’t lend them to be comparable to spicy peppers. I’ve heard them described as being closer to having a chemical burn than having a particularly hot pepper.
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Comment on New research debunks the gender pay gap myth that 'women don't ask' in ~life.women
The_Ejj Link“New research debunks gender pay gap myth…” Oh no, here we go again. “.. that women don’t ask. “ Ah. Carry on.“New research debunks gender pay gap myth…”
Oh no, here we go again.
“.. that women don’t ask. “
Ah. Carry on.
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Comment on You're not traumatized, you're just hurt in ~life
The_Ejj LinkThis reminds me of something I’ve heard on a parenting podcast. One of the hosts lamented that, younger generations “are being told that feeling bad is the same as being harmed.”This reminds me of something I’ve heard on a parenting podcast. One of the hosts lamented that, younger generations “are being told that feeling bad is the same as being harmed.”
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Comment on Futurama Season 8 Episode 7 discussion in ~tv
The_Ejj LinkI have to say, I’ve mostly enjoyed this season, but this episode was rough. All of the Covid parody (satire?) stuff didn’t really land for me. It was almost like someone had an AI make Covid...I have to say, I’ve mostly enjoyed this season, but this episode was rough. All of the Covid parody (satire?) stuff didn’t really land for me. It was almost like someone had an AI make Covid related jokes, they were just devoid of any insight or commentary.
The Hermes side story felt a lot better, I really wish the episode was entirely that and had none of the Professor’s antics, which is not a sentence I’d ever thought I’d type regarding Futurama.
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Futurama Season 8 Episode 7 discussion
Warning: this post may contain spoilers
Episode title: Rage against the Vaccine
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Comment on What is "that part" for you in any game? in ~games
The_Ejj Link ParentThat’s interesting. For me the water temple is the one that I remember being confusing as a kid, but during recent play throughs I just breeze through it. Conversely, the fire temple is one that I...That’s interesting. For me the water temple is the one that I remember being confusing as a kid, but during recent play throughs I just breeze through it.
Conversely, the fire temple is one that I remember being a fun adventure, but it always takes so much more time and effort whenever I play through that section as an adult.
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Comment on What, in your opinion, are the best true wireless earbuds for the price? in ~tech
The_Ejj Link ParentI find swapping out the rubber tips will often return the noise cancelling to previous levels.I find swapping out the rubber tips will often return the noise cancelling to previous levels.
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Comment on Mark Zuckerberg is ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage match in ~tech
The_Ejj LinkBecause satire is dead, it seems the Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg might have a cage fight in Las Vegas. Who do you think would win between the two? Musk? Zuckerberg? No one because Musk will back...Because satire is dead, it seems the Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg might have a cage fight in Las Vegas.
Who do you think would win between the two? Musk? Zuckerberg? No one because Musk will back out?
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Mark Zuckerberg is ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage match
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Comment on Reutilizing old computers for modern use in ~tech
The_Ejj LinkThis might be particular to me, but old computers make for excellent hardware for homemade arcade cabinets, or even to just play arcade games like Stap Mania on your TV. Step Mania is a free, open...This might be particular to me, but old computers make for excellent hardware for homemade arcade cabinets, or even to just play arcade games like Stap Mania on your TV.
Step Mania is a free, open source version of DDR. It runs on pretty much anything. You can get a dance pad for $20, and then you have a real fun time and give new life to your hardware.
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Comment on Reutilizing old computers for modern use in ~tech
The_Ejj Link ParentI use mine as a digital photo frame! All it needs to do is turn on and hold photos.I use mine as a digital photo frame! All it needs to do is turn on and hold photos.
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Comment on Women of Tildes, do we want or need a designated women's space? in ~tildes
The_Ejj Link ParentIt’s time for /Witchesvsthepatriarchy to come to Tildes!It’s time for /Witchesvsthepatriarchy to come to Tildes!
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Comment on New users: Ask your questions about Tildes here! in ~tildes
The_Ejj Link ParentThis is where I come down as well, but I’d really prefer a fully thought out native app. For most people, I suspect what it comes down to is the mental model of using apps vs a browser. I don’t...This is where I come down as well, but I’d really prefer a fully thought out native app.
For most people, I suspect what it comes down to is the mental model of using apps vs a browser. I don’t use a browser to go to sites, I use it to search things. Those things tend to be sites, but that’s secondary.
I get that Tildes is evoking the early pioneering feeling of Internet forums in a lot of ways, but that doesn’t override the fact that when I want to use a service, I think of the app first.
I think it’s worse than all that, honestly.
I’ve heard many people complain about needing to watch Rebels to be invested in Ashoka.
Here’s the issue though, I did watch Rebels, and I adore Rebels, and even I didn’t give a hoot about what was going on in Ashoka. The scenes and characters were just… nothing.