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  1. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    Thanks for this. Nowhere in particular, just figured I would ask for some random recommendations when I finally can make it to Montreal.

    Thanks for this. Nowhere in particular, just figured I would ask for some random recommendations when I finally can make it to Montreal.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on The AI disruption has arrived, and it sure is fun (gifted link) in ~tech

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    Ontario. It was more just a general complaint about the cost of data centres in general. I do love to hear that about BC Hydro! Good policy.

    Ontario. It was more just a general complaint about the cost of data centres in general. I do love to hear that about BC Hydro! Good policy.

  3. Comment on The AI disruption has arrived, and it sure is fun (gifted link) in ~tech

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    Great, another article trying to convince us that AI is good and the future is now. I guess I better allow them to increase my hydro bill so they can build more data centres! You know you have a...

    Great, another article trying to convince us that AI is good and the future is now. I guess I better allow them to increase my hydro bill so they can build more data centres! You know you have a winning product when you have to set endless amounts of money on fire to convince everyone that actually your AI slop is good.

    34 votes

  4. Comment on Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved in ~space

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    Yeah there definitely is some level of less regulation when it comes to space not that regulation and laws have stopped tech billionaires and AI enthusiasts to this point.

    Yeah there definitely is some level of less regulation when it comes to space not that regulation and laws have stopped tech billionaires and AI enthusiasts to this point.

  5. Comment on Tesla 'Robotaxi' status check eight months in: a complete joke in ~transport

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    I'm so glad I escaped the mind virus. I was a hardcore Tesla fanboy. I believed all the lies from Elon and even worked for Tesla at one point. It's amazing they still work on people with the years...

    I'm so glad I escaped the mind virus. I was a hardcore Tesla fanboy. I believed all the lies from Elon and even worked for Tesla at one point. It's amazing they still work on people with the years of evidence we now have for them.

    28 votes

  6. Comment on Why America is slipping in the Olympics in ~sports

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    Feel free to get a VPN and watch hockey with us on CBC Gem.

    Feel free to get a VPN and watch hockey with us on CBC Gem.

    5 votes

  7. Comment on Diablo | Warlock class cinematic trailer - New class for Diablo II, Immortal, and IV in ~games

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    My opinion is that D4 is bad and Blizzard doesn't have the juice any more. If you didn't like it on release, you are unlikely to enjoy it more now. I plan to check out the Warlock in D2 and that...

    My opinion is that D4 is bad and Blizzard doesn't have the juice any more. If you didn't like it on release, you are unlikely to enjoy it more now.

    I plan to check out the Warlock in D2 and that would be my recommendation assuming you played it in the past. Playing D2 for the first time in 2026 might be weird.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Nine dead after shooter opens fire at Canadian high school in ~news

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    While disgusting, the news "sources" linked above are the typical right wing garbage that have a vest interest in misgendering trans people and calling them terrorists. I expect our real sources...

    While disgusting, the news "sources" linked above are the typical right wing garbage that have a vest interest in misgendering trans people and calling them terrorists. I expect our real sources of news in Canada will do a better job, but I suppose even that is questionable these days.

    10 votes

  9. Comment on Nine dead after shooter opens fire at Canadian high school in ~news

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    Before we go too far down the rabbit hole, I would like to point out the questionable news sources linked here. Juno News is an outlet owned by True North and "created as an alternative to "legacy...

    Before we go too far down the rabbit hole, I would like to point out the questionable news sources linked here.

    Juno News is an outlet owned by True North and "created as an alternative to "legacy media," focusing on right-leaning, independent, and investigative journalism." You can learn more about Truth North here. They are right wing "news" that absolutely have a vested interest in fitting stuff into their narrative including that trans people are terrorists.

    Similarly, Western Standard is majority owned by Derek Fildebrandt who relaunched it as a conservative, right wing rag. I invite anyone to look at his wikipedia page and I think you will agree that he aligns with people who want to blame trans people.

    This is a horrible tragedy for everyone involved and Canada in general, but until an unbiased source, such as the CBC or even the RCMP, releases the shooters name and details I would strongly doubt any links made to trans people.

    14 votes

  10. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    Yes, they are the best part!

    Yes, they are the best part!

    1 vote

  11. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    Good enough, glad to know you!

    Good enough, glad to know you!

    1 vote

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

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    I had this past week off work and managed to sink 40 hours into Returnal, which I picked up in the past holiday sale. Something about the game hits a happy spot in my brain. Maybe it's the...

    I had this past week off work and managed to sink 40 hours into Returnal, which I picked up in the past holiday sale. Something about the game hits a happy spot in my brain. Maybe it's the permanent progression that mainly has to do with unlocking gun perks? Either way I'm really enjoying it. I beat it a couple days ago and I'm on my way to beating it again.

    I kept hearing about how hard the game is, but apparently playing with a mouse and keyboard makes it a lot easier. After clearing the music playing boss in act 2, I cleared the rest of act 2 in the same run including the final boss who is insanely easy. It hasn't wrecked my enjoyment of the game. Probably the opposite as I have still had my share of dumb deaths.

    Regardless, I'll probably get all of the achievements assuming there isn't some super dumb or annoying one.

    4 votes

  13. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    All good, I appreciate the recommendations!

    All good, I appreciate the recommendations!

    1 vote

  14. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    Yeah definitely one of the best parts about Hamilton that most people don't think of. If you haven't already, you should check out Tiffany Falls or the Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse.

    Yeah definitely one of the best parts about Hamilton that most people don't think of. If you haven't already, you should check out Tiffany Falls or the Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved in ~space

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    Yeah I understand that argument in theory, but without knowing the math, I assumed the cost wouldn't be worth it unless you also had easy cooling. Thanks!

    Yeah I understand that argument in theory, but without knowing the math, I assumed the cost wouldn't be worth it unless you also had easy cooling. Thanks!

  16. Comment on Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved in ~space

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    Okay, that's kind of what I assumed. I should have thought more logically about it. My brain was just like, space is cold, data centres need cooling, so obviously that's why they are suddenly...

    Okay, that's kind of what I assumed. I should have thought more logically about it. My brain was just like, space is cold, data centres need cooling, so obviously that's why they are suddenly obsessed with it.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    Fair enough, I imagine that's a relatively common story. I need to finally come visit Montreal. Any, non-touristy restaurants you recommend?

    Fair enough, I imagine that's a relatively common story.

    I need to finally come visit Montreal. Any, non-touristy restaurants you recommend?

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of February 8 in ~games

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    The excellent XCOM 2 is currently 95% off or $3.99 CDN which is a wild price. If you haven't somehow already got this game, it is fantastic. The DLC is also on sale, but all you really need is War...

    The excellent XCOM 2 is currently 95% off or $3.99 CDN which is a wild price. If you haven't somehow already got this game, it is fantastic.

    The DLC is also on sale, but all you really need is War of the Chosen, which is 90% off.

    4 votes

  19. Comment on US users: how are you watching Olympics coverage? in ~sports

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    This is the way. Enjoy it while we still can!

    This is the way. Enjoy it while we still can!

  20. Comment on Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved in ~space

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    As an ignorant person, I assumed the main benefit of space data centres would be easy cooling. Learning that that is basically the opposite makes me wonder what benefit there is to space data...

    As an ignorant person, I assumed the main benefit of space data centres would be easy cooling. Learning that that is basically the opposite makes me wonder what benefit there is to space data centres? Less rules? Less chance of citizens protesting? If Elon is involved I assume it's mostly lies and grift.

    14 votes