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Comment on Jimmy Kimmel to return to ABC on Tuesday after show’s controversial suspension in ~tv
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Comment on Mastodon now has a Quote Post feature in ~tech
albinanigans Link ParentThe ability to defederate does not absolve admins of their instances to reign in their bad behavior. "Just defederate!" doesn't solve the active issues. Additionally, it's real wild that their...The ability to defederate does not absolve admins of their instances to reign in their bad behavior. "Just defederate!" doesn't solve the active issues.
Additionally, it's real wild that their main instance doesn't seem to follow their own covenant-- which is required to have your own instance listed as a recommended server. Clearly a real "rules for thee but not for me" situation.
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Comment on Mastodon now has a Quote Post feature in ~tech
albinanigans (edited )Link ParentIn my defense, I stopped seething when I moved to a better instance with superior moderation. These days I'm merely mildly perturbed!! But on a serious note, I'm forever amused that this feature--...In my defense, I stopped seething when I moved to a better instance with superior moderation. These days I'm merely mildly perturbed!!
But on a serious note, I'm forever amused that this feature-- one that for some, has negative connotations as described below by Fiachra and gpl-- are a higher priority than actually reigning in all the bots, trolls, and harassment that come from those two "flagship" instances that will likely use Quote Post for evil.
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Comment on Curate your own newspaper with RSS in ~tech
albinanigans LinkI'm so happy that RSS is getting some love. It's such an amazing protocol that has you go beyond the walled gardens, or needing to create an account just to follow someone(s). I remember when...I'm so happy that RSS is getting some love. It's such an amazing protocol that has you go beyond the walled gardens, or needing to create an account just to follow someone(s).
I remember when Twitter used to have RSS; and for the longest time I didn't need an account. So of course they quietly killed that.
But yes, highly recommend looking into RSS.
...Yes, still mad about the demise of Google Reader.
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Comment on How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone? in ~talk
albinanigans Link ParentHonestly, this sounds like company over-reach where their employees have to look busy no matter what. At one of my old workplaces we couldn't have books, music, head/earphones, and phones were...Honestly, this sounds like company over-reach where their employees have to look busy no matter what. At one of my old workplaces we couldn't have books, music, head/earphones, and phones were almost banned.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tildes
albinanigans (edited )LinkWhen it's so easy to read your own tone into text, emoticons and emojis help get the writer's intended tone across. As to why Reddit/some parts of the web had a frothing hate for emoticons?...When it's so easy to read your own tone into text, emoticons and emojis help get the writer's intended tone across. As to why Reddit/some parts of the web had a frothing hate for emoticons? Because people also used them to be frivolous and silly when communicating, and we can only be serious on the Internet at all times. :eyeroll:
In short, I dig 'em for both reasons. You'll pry the "XD" emote out of my cold, dead hands.
EDIT to actually answer the question put forth:
Is Tildes anti-smileys / emotions?
I don't think so; we just use them sparingly, possibly due to leaning toward more serious tones.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tildes
albinanigans Link ParentNow if that ain't a blast from the past! :)Now if that ain't a blast from the past! :)
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Comment on Your creative ways to say "none of your business"? in ~talk
albinanigans Link ParentI also like bringing in pets for my answers. "I'm taking Weirdo to the club tonight, and we gotta pregame." "Isn't Weirdo your cat?" "Yeah. And?"I also like bringing in pets for my answers.
"I'm taking Weirdo to the club tonight, and we gotta pregame."
"Isn't Weirdo your cat?"
"Yeah. And?"
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Comment on Your creative ways to say "none of your business"? in ~talk
albinanigans Link ParentHey, no worries. I can be creative for 4 people. And by creative I mean really, really weird.Hey, no worries. I can be creative for 4 people.
And by creative I mean really, really weird.
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Comment on Your creative ways to say "none of your business"? in ~talk
albinanigans Link ParentThat one's a goodie; I don't use that one enough. There was a tumblr post going around years ago that was worded similar to "You must be a Level 5 Friend to access that information."That one's a goodie; I don't use that one enough.
There was a tumblr post going around years ago that was worded similar to "You must be a Level 5 Friend to access that information."
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Comment on Your creative ways to say "none of your business"? in ~talk
albinanigans Link ParentThat one I'm going to be borrowing!That one I'm going to be borrowing!
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Comment on Google killing basic HTML version of Gmail in January 2024 in ~tech
albinanigans LinkRough translation: "We can't track you as well," perhaps?"The Gmail Basic HTML views are previous versions of Gmail that were replaced by their modern successors 10+ years ago and do not include full Gmail feature functionality." (emphasis added by me)
Rough translation: "We can't track you as well," perhaps?
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Your creative ways to say "none of your business"?
I'm curious of what other people say when someone (say, a coworker or a complete stranger) asks prying questions-- or even questions you just don't feel like answering! Personally, I enjoy giving...
I'm curious of what other people say when someone (say, a coworker or a complete stranger) asks prying questions-- or even questions you just don't feel like answering!
Personally, I enjoy giving irrelevant answers to the busybody I run into at least once a week, from the classic "I'm going to iron my dog" (more of an excuse, but still great for befuddling), to the recent favorite: "This human suit is chafing and I need to remove it to apply baby powder."
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Comment on Elon Musk thinking of charging money for Twitter in ~tech
albinanigans Link ParentI've finally had enough of hearing about Elon Musk and X/Twitter, and just utilized that link for the first time.I've finally had enough of hearing about Elon Musk and X/Twitter, and just utilized that link for the first time.
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Comment on Blank Banshee - Pegasus (2023) in ~music
albinanigans LinkNEW ALBUM '4D' OUT NOW http://blankbanshee.com http://hologrambay.net -
Blank Banshee - Pegasus (2023)
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Comment on Failures in accuracy, ethics and responsibility with Linus Tech Tips and LMG as a whole in ~tech
albinanigans Link ParentI agree with your read; the look and tone of Steve in this video just screamed "I've had ENOUGH" to me. This video may have very well been a long time coming.I agree with your read; the look and tone of Steve in this video just screamed "I've had ENOUGH" to me. This video may have very well been a long time coming.
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Comment on Madison Reeve explains why she quit Linus Tech Tips (CW: self harm, slurs, sexual harassment) in ~tech
albinanigans Link ParentI've reached that point as well. I first came across LTT/LMG and stuck around because when they talked about Tech Stuff, their fun (read: entertaining) energy kept me interested. I came for that...I've reached that point as well.
I first came across LTT/LMG and stuck around because when they talked about Tech Stuff, their fun (read: entertaining) energy kept me interested. I came for that PC Built with Wish Parts video someone mentioned downstream (and later, when Linus was Smarthousing his home), and ended up staying for the tech reviews-- even though I was unfamiliar with a lot of the aspects.
I began side-eyeing them when the warranty fiasco went down, then Linus' stance on unions. Additionally, I became interested in other tech news outlets. At first it was for variety's sake, but then I've been wanting benchmarks and jargon just given to me straight-- that's how I came across Gamers Nexus. I also began following The Linux Experiment because Linus' foray into Linux left me wanting to learn more about it. I rolled my eyes at The Hard R Incident-- yeah, that tracks; Linus would be that out of touch. Eventually, I just stopped following LTT because it wasn't Doing It for me anymore.
Then this shit hit the fan.
I am frankly appalled at how Billet Labs and Madison was treated, and I now have an even deeper appreciation for outlets like Gamers Nexus-- I wouldn't have caught any of LTT's blunders at all! Luckily, I wasn't depending on them to influence my buying of tech. And I am disappointed in Linus' response to the valid criticism, but I can't say I'm surprised.
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Comment on Looking for suggestions that make fun of holier than thou/ sanctimonious people in ~movies
albinanigans Link ParentI'm glad someone else remembers Saved!; I was expecting a movie that just dunked on Christians but I came away with so much more. There is a lot of heart and thoughtfulness in this movie.I'm glad someone else remembers Saved!; I was expecting a movie that just dunked on Christians but I came away with so much more. There is a lot of heart and thoughtfulness in this movie.
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Comment on The Reddit protest is finally over. Reddit won. in ~tech
albinanigans Link ParentI'm not the one you asked, but you got me thinkin'. Like @llehsadam, I spend a lot more time here than Reddit. It boiled down to two things, for me: I only keep tabs on the subs I really care...I'm not the one you asked, but you got me thinkin'.
Like @llehsadam, I spend a lot more time here than Reddit. It boiled down to two things, for me:
- I only keep tabs on the subs I really care about. My community support network needs are also met elsewhere, further reducing that to the single digits... on one hand. I pop in for recent news/happenings/events and call it a day. I've also grown accustomed to getting my meme supply elsewhere.
- When I'm not just reading the comments (and the majority of them are long and thoughtful!), I'm actually engaging a lot more, too. Who knew making yourself think/write more than a smartass quip took up more time than shitposting? ;)
I'm a glutton for punishment, so I did just that.
...And I got a Wikipedia page for a Twitch streamer, another Wiki about a scifi film, a couple of more people, and a link to the Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics.
Thank you, Mullvad Leta, from saving me from myself!
...the NSFW result was at the very bottom and I never look that far.