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Comment on What are your go-to websites and apps for desktop and mobile wallpapers? in ~talk
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Comment on Replacing (potentially) insensitive terminology in programming in ~comp
actionscripted Link ParentIt's not speculative, the person responsible for "master" in Git intended it as "original copy" not "master/slave": https://twitter.com/xpasky/status/1272280760280637441 And for many folks using...It's not speculative, the person responsible for "master" in Git intended it as "original copy" not "master/slave": https://twitter.com/xpasky/status/1272280760280637441
And for many folks using systems that automatically handle things by looking for a "master" branch this has a huge impact. It's not trivial at all and I don't think you know enough about any of this to say otherwise.
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Comment on Spider-Man: Miles Morales is the latest example of Black people being relegated to side stories in games in ~games
actionscripted Link ParentThank you for posting; feel the same. The point the author is making may be valid but this particular case feels like a stretch when you read what they're actually doing with the game and consider...Thank you for posting; feel the same. The point the author is making may be valid but this particular case feels like a stretch when you read what they're actually doing with the game and consider that they're using this as a PS5 launch promotional title.
It's a big deal, it's not some side piece.
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Comment on Stripe is silently recording your movements on its customers' websites in ~comp
actionscripted LinkI'm sorry but if your module(s) load a library and the library docs say they check traffic and their support says they check traffic then this is not stealth tracking. You loaded their code, their...I'm sorry but if your module(s) load a library and the library docs say they check traffic and their support says they check traffic then this is not stealth tracking. You loaded their code, their code tracks users.
They're not doing anything particularly malicious, you are loading their code. If you don't trust stripe, don't load their code. If you only want it on certain parts of your site, then only load it on certain parts of your site.
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Comment on Let's talk gaming on Linux in ~games
actionscripted Link ParentSame here. If I'm in gaming mood, I probably don't want to start by having to tinker or tweak or do anything beyond click a button a couple of times and start playing. I also get a much better...I’m running my games on Windows and MacOS because I don’t have any spare time to spend on fixing things
Same here. If I'm in gaming mood, I probably don't want to start by having to tinker or tweak or do anything beyond click a button a couple of times and start playing.
I also get a much better frame rate under Windows than under Linux or macOS. I've tried the same games on the same hardware and I regularly get 20-30 fps higher under Windows.
That said, I have been playing with an old Pi and SteamLink which works okay. Not sure I'll keep using it, but the setup and run of things was so dead-simple I have to give Valve huge props.
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Comment on Pastry chef, Claire Saffitz, attempts to make gourmet Girl Scout Cookies | Gourmet Makes in ~food
actionscripted LinkClaire fucking NAILED it this time. I've seen most of these and there's generally some issue or hurdle but these turned out perfect.Claire fucking NAILED it this time. I've seen most of these and there's generally some issue or hurdle but these turned out perfect.
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Comment on Pastry chef, Claire Saffitz, attempts to make gourmet Girl Scout Cookies | Gourmet Makes in ~food
actionscripted Link ParentIn the recent no-measure muffins video, Sohla pops butter all over inside it and says Claire just cleaned it: https://youtu.be/pnoLbyhgdts?t=388In the recent no-measure muffins video, Sohla pops butter all over inside it and says Claire just cleaned it: https://youtu.be/pnoLbyhgdts?t=388
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Comment on There is no “Linux” platform in ~tech
actionscripted Link ParentThe author is saying that in order to be a platform you need to have an OS along with an app store, dev tooling and design language. They aren't saying you need one for an OS.The author is saying that in order to be a platform you need to have an OS along with an app store, dev tooling and design language. They aren't saying you need one for an OS.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
actionscripted LinkDeath Stranding! It's weird, it's slower than something like MW 42: "Dudes with Nukes" and I love it! It reminds me a lot of open-world games like HZD (of course), BotW, etc. but has way more...Death Stranding! It's weird, it's slower than something like MW 42: "Dudes with Nukes" and I love it! It reminds me a lot of open-world games like HZD (of course), BotW, etc. but has way more depth and small touches and feels like one of the most polished experiences I've had gaming in years.
I love it. I'm like ~10hrs in and will definitely be playing it to completion. I love these sorts of games and the clever additions to open-world-ish games like this where you lean on other real-world players are awesome.
...that said the product placement was super jarring. DRINK MONSTER ENERGY DRINK. WATCH RIDE WITH NORMA REEDUS.
EDIT: I cannot stress how weird it is. The creativity behind it makes it worth the play-through. It's like we've had a bunch of sequels and then we get this non-sequel masterpiece.
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Comment on What is your dream job ? in ~talk
actionscripted Link ParentThankfully I've been saving for retirement since I was 19 but I'm not super FIRE-friendly (I do read the sub-Reddit though). Can't wait to have time to embrace my no-job-dream-job. :DThankfully I've been saving for retirement since I was 19 but I'm not super FIRE-friendly (I do read the sub-Reddit though). Can't wait to have time to embrace my no-job-dream-job. :D
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Comment on What is your dream job ? in ~talk
actionscripted Link ParentYes, no job is my dream job. I'm a 35-year-old software developer and I'm not sure if I need to switch careers or what. I've been doing this professional since I was 19 and I'm not sure if I want...Yes, no job is my dream job. I'm a 35-year-old software developer and I'm not sure if I need to switch careers or what. I've been doing this professional since I was 19 and I'm not sure if I want to do this for another 16+ years. It's great -- I feel like I can almost literally handle anything -- but man the non-dev work around being a dev has gotten old.
Maybe I should invest heavily on lotto tickets...
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Comment on What is your dream job ? in ~talk
actionscripted LinkI want to have unlimited time for things that interest me and never have to worry about keeping a schedule or performing tasks on behalf of a company. I would be able to do whatever I want...I want to have unlimited time for things that interest me and never have to worry about keeping a schedule or performing tasks on behalf of a company. I would be able to do whatever I want whenever I want and have enough money to afford most things even if it requires saving for a bit. I want to work hard and accomplish many different things but I don't want to "work" per se.
Not sure what job that would be or how I'd get it, but that'd be my dream.
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Comment on 'Joker' director Todd Phillips pushes back against 'outrage,' 'far left' criticism in ~movies
actionscripted LinkYes, let's blame a movie with a fictional character based on prior art that's been around for decades on the impact it could have, maybe, on vulnerable groups and let's consider every possible way...Yes, let's blame a movie with a fictional character based on prior art that's been around for decades on the impact it could have, maybe, on vulnerable groups and let's consider every possible way it could offend or upset anyone within the last decade.
All sorts of terrible things happen all the time. Murder, rape, kidnapping, burglary, etc. Does that mean we shouldn't make movies about these things because folks who may have experienced them might be upset?
What if you lost a family member to a giant talking robot? Do you get to ask that the Transformers franchise donate to a charity on your behalf? Do you get outraged that Starscream may have been presented in a sympathetic way?
I understand how these sorts of things may personally impact certain individuals but it is absolutely absurd to demand charity donations and to even consider cancellation because of an event that occurred 7 years ago (Aurora).
The problem isn't the art; the problem is reality. The problem is that these shootings aren't only occurring in fictional works. The problem is that a group of involuntary celibates might get radicalized by a movie.
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Comment on Programming Q&A Thread in ~comp
actionscripted LinkMeta: Yes, recurring. Weekly. Yes, allow DBA/systems stuff.Meta:
- Yes, recurring.
- Weekly.
- Yes, allow DBA/systems stuff.
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Comment on Former nail biters --- how did you quit? in ~talk
actionscripted LinkI got braces. I couldn't chew on 'em like I had been, so I had no choice but to quit.I got braces. I couldn't chew on 'em like I had been, so I had no choice but to quit.
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Comment on What are your favorite movies of 2019 so far? in ~movies
actionscripted LinkI'm going to comment here like I can see the future and just say that IT: Chapter 2 is/was my favorite. I haven't seen it, it's not out yet. But I know it'll be my favorite unless they really,...I'm going to comment here like I can see the future and just say that IT: Chapter 2 is/was my favorite. I haven't seen it, it's not out yet. But I know it'll be my favorite unless they really, really, really fuck it up.
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Comment on Why is Joe Rogan so popular? He understands men in America better than most people do. The rest of the country should start paying attention in ~life
actionscripted Link ParentHave you even listened to the show or did you just pick an easy target based on what you think you know? Like I get Alex Jones isn't someone we should extol but you're dead wrong about how Joe has...without an iota of friction
Have you even listened to the show or did you just pick an easy target based on what you think you know? Like I get Alex Jones isn't someone we should extol but you're dead wrong about how Joe has handled him.
In the last Alex Jones interview there was a TON of friction and making-fun and more directed at Alex. Alex himself said, "I gotta be honest I'm kind of retarded" and in a few newer episodes Joe has brought that up. He knows Alex is a rage monster who's a little crazy and he's super transparent about that in his show.
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Comment on Why is Joe Rogan so popular? He understands men in America better than most people do. The rest of the country should start paying attention in ~life
actionscripted LinkI'll chime in and say that the other comments in here sound crazy. How anyone in this thread can wax on and on about the mystery around JRE's appeal shows how out of touch maybe some folks are. In...- Exemplary
I'll chime in and say that the other comments in here sound crazy. How anyone in this thread can wax on and on about the mystery around JRE's appeal shows how out of touch maybe some folks are. In the last month there are something like 65,000,000 views/listens and he has ~6,000,000 subscribers
I do not agree that just because you see something as toxic means it is not worth at least trying to understand. Toxicity is subjective and personal and there aren't hard and fast rules about what one person should be allowed to say or what should be allowed to be broadcast. The notion that there are thoughts or ideas that are so harmful they should never be discussed seems silly. We're dealing with humans, not a Harry Potter villain.
I also don't think that the millions of listeners/viewers are all just insecure teenagers seeking masculinity. Or that it's just a bunch of juiced-up fanboys flexing while fantasizing about monkeys taking DMT.
I'm a 35 year-old software engineer from a large, progressive town and I love JRE. I don't listen to be told how to think or because my testosterone is low. I listen because it's funny, sometimes there are great interviews. In the last couple weeks I've heard Tom Papa talk about hookworm, Bernie Sanders talk for more than a few minutes, a jiu jitsu expert tell his story, etc.
You don't like it? Cool, no sweat. It's not for everyone, and that's 100% fine. But stop painting his motives or his audience as something that's easy for you to hate. You're being judgemental and throwing a lot of your own hurtful stereotypes around.
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Comment on Gordon Ramsay's new show "Uncharted" is a toothless attempt to follow in Anthony Bourdain's footsteps in ~food
actionscripted Link ParentHe's good at shaking things up at the owner/manager level because that's almost always where the problems stem from. When you have a few days or a week or whatever time they usually spend helping...He's good at shaking things up at the owner/manager level because that's almost always where the problems stem from.
When you have a few days or a week or whatever time they usually spend helping restaurants on shows like Kitchen Nightmares, Restaurant Impossible, et al. you don't have time to gently address/fix you have to sort of charge your way through it and I think that leads to more aggressive tactics.
Of course, it's also about marketing and viewership. A quick clip of someone being super emotional can be intriguing and if positioned near the end of the episode can keep you watching through the whole thing. They do this same thing with shows like The Bachelor and even game shows like Spin The Wheel.
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Comment on Gordon Ramsay's new show "Uncharted" is a toothless attempt to follow in Anthony Bourdain's footsteps in ~food
actionscripted Link ParentRegarding C: I used to love Vice -- and I still do love some of their features -- but a lot of their regular content reads like a salty Pitchfork reviewer writing negative clickbait.Regarding C: I used to love Vice -- and I still do love some of their features -- but a lot of their regular content reads like a salty Pitchfork reviewer writing negative clickbait.
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