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  1. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tildes

  2. Comment on Tildes constitution in ~tildes

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    It does give a basis to the site and explain the vision Deimos has for it. I’m not sure how different that is to the “customer is always our main priority” example you give? I’m not sure how a...

    It does give a basis to the site and explain the vision Deimos has for it. I’m not sure how different that is to the “customer is always our main priority” example you give?

    I’m not sure how a constitution would help decide the 50/50 split in votes you describe. Many countries also don’t have a formal constitution, so it isn’t a necessary thing to have to be successful - the UK for example doesn’t have anything codified.

    5 votes

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  4. Comment on Tour De France discussion thread in ~sports

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    Must admit I haven’t watched much of the Vuelta/Giro before. What are the main differences in their coverage in terms of the licensing?

    Must admit I haven’t watched much of the Vuelta/Giro before. What are the main differences in their coverage in terms of the licensing?

  5. Comment on Tour De France discussion thread in ~sports

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    Plus good highlights on GCN+ if you don’t fancy watching hours of the stage! They give a good summary of the main events and team tactics from the day.

    Plus good highlights on GCN+ if you don’t fancy watching hours of the stage! They give a good summary of the main events and team tactics from the day.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on I was able to use RIF as of today (July 1st) in ~tech

  7. Comment on Elon Musk announces new daily Twitter limitations as thousands of users report problems accessing site in ~tech

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    Well, quite. It’s a very convenient excuse to blame data scrapers/LLMs when the inability to cope with traffic was a predictable outcome from the decisions Musk has made. Just like when his...

    Well, quite. It’s a very convenient excuse to blame data scrapers/LLMs when the inability to cope with traffic was a predictable outcome from the decisions Musk has made.

    Just like when his changes made 2FA stop working, he hasn’t demonstrated an ability to see the unintended consequences of his actions.

    28 votes

  8. Comment on Newborn babies, baby registries, first year of life, and sustainability in ~life

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    The issue with car seats is more knowing the history of them - if you’re buying off a friend who you know hasn’t been involved in a car crash that’s fine. But if you buy off a stranger from an...

    The issue with car seats is more knowing the history of them - if you’re buying off a friend who you know hasn’t been involved in a car crash that’s fine. But if you buy off a stranger from an online auction site, how can you be sure it hasn’t been in a crash/dropped/mishandled in a way that affects the safety of your child?

    22 votes

  9. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    That’s a good idea, hopefully not placed too near a high-traffic room like the kitchen or I feel sorry for your arms!

    That’s a good idea, hopefully not placed too near a high-traffic room like the kitchen or I feel sorry for your arms!

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    A frustrating couple of weeks for me - last week I felt generally fatigued (had a lighter week planned anyway) but was better towards the end of that week so went for a bike ride. Must have...

    A frustrating couple of weeks for me - last week I felt generally fatigued (had a lighter week planned anyway) but was better towards the end of that week so went for a bike ride. Must have tweaked my back somehow during that so this week have been limited again by a bad back so have just been doing a bit of walking! Planning to run tomorrow, but currently a bit of a heatwave in the UK so will see how I’m doing at the end of a hot work day.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Inside North Korea: "We are stuck, waiting to die" in ~life

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    A rare look behind the closed borders of North Korea and into the effects of the Kim dynasty's approach since 2020. Some quotes from the article which really hit home:

    A rare look behind the closed borders of North Korea and into the effects of the Kim dynasty's approach since 2020.
    Some quotes from the article which really hit home:

    "I can’t sleep when I think about my children, having to live forever in this hopeless hell"

    “With no supplies coming from the border, people do not know how to make a living.” Recently she has heard of people killing themselves at home, while others disappear into the mountains to die

    But Ji Yeon hopes for something simpler. She wants to live in a society where people don’t starve, where her neighbours are alive, and where they don’t have to spy on each other. And she wants to eat three meals of rice a day.
    The last time we heard from her, she did not have enough to feed her child.

    27 votes

  13. Comment on I love fantasy books with quality plot, character development and well written romantic content - These are my favorites in ~books

  14. Comment on Formula 1 race weekend (Canadian GP) thread in ~sports.motorsports

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    Agreed. It was a pleasant surprise they cancelled the Imola race a few days in advance of it - clearly the right decision, but it really shows how many bad decisions the FIA has made that it was a...

    Agreed. It was a pleasant surprise they cancelled the Imola race a few days in advance of it - clearly the right decision, but it really shows how many bad decisions the FIA has made that it was a surprise.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Formula 1 race weekend (Canadian GP) thread in ~sports.motorsports

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    I like Pérez, but his performances usually aren’t that inspiring. Not sure how much of that is due to Verstappen being in incredible form. Who would you rather see in the second RB seat out of...

    I like Pérez, but his performances usually aren’t that inspiring. Not sure how much of that is due to Verstappen being in incredible form.
    Who would you rather see in the second RB seat out of interest?

    1 vote

  16. Comment on Formula 1 race weekend (Canadian GP) thread in ~sports.motorsports

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    I certainly hope so!

    I certainly hope so!

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Formula 1 race weekend (Canadian GP) thread in ~sports.motorsports

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    It’s very reminiscent of the Mercedes domination era! Back then it was clear Mercedes were hiding a lot of pace - there was one race (I think maybe Bahrain? Not sure which year, maybe 2017) where...

    It’s very reminiscent of the Mercedes domination era! Back then it was clear Mercedes were hiding a lot of pace - there was one race (I think maybe Bahrain? Not sure which year, maybe 2017) where Hamilton and Rosberg really showed it by putting a huge margin between them and the rest of the field in so few laps.

    I don’t think Red Bull have quite that advantage as Pérez isn’t always able to make the same impression. Verstappen is on another level.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Formula 1 race weekend (Canadian GP) thread in ~sports.motorsports

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    Surely a win for Verstappen - the Red Bull is mighty with him at the wheel. I really hope for enjoyment’s sake and for Alonso that Aston Martin have made a good step, as they looked disappointing...

    Surely a win for Verstappen - the Red Bull is mighty with him at the wheel. I really hope for enjoyment’s sake and for Alonso that Aston Martin have made a good step, as they looked disappointing in Barcelona.

    I think Pérez will manage to maintain P2, but he need to find his form again as otherwise that is at risk if he keeps making mistakes.

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Planning is GREAT: Britain was supposed to be the most prepared country in the world. Then an unexpected enemy arrived in ~health

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    An interesting article about how Britain failed in its approach to COVID-19. Highlights how the systems in place aren't sufficient to deal with a pandemic on this scale, and why our Government...

    An interesting article about how Britain failed in its approach to COVID-19. Highlights how the systems in place aren't sufficient to deal with a pandemic on this scale, and why our Government made the decisions they did.

    1 vote