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  1. Comment on How do you remember? in ~tech

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    I've been using org-mode in Emacs for the past 15 years which is basically text files. Works the same as it always has and if I ever manage to somehow lose my notes it will be entirely my own fault.

    I've been using org-mode in Emacs for the past 15 years which is basically text files. Works the same as it always has and if I ever manage to somehow lose my notes it will be entirely my own fault.

  2. Comment on What’s your preferred work monitor setup? in ~comp

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    I had various multi-monitor setups in the past but I am back to a single screen now. This seems the best for me for distraction-free work.

    I had various multi-monitor setups in the past but I am back to a single screen now. This seems the best for me for distraction-free work.

  3. Comment on AI’s memorization crisis (gifted link) in ~tech

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    If you ask the models about this they vehemently deny it, even after quoting large chunks of copyrighted works in the same session. Not that this means anything but it's mildly amusing (in that...

    If you ask the models about this they vehemently deny it, even after quoting large chunks of copyrighted works in the same session. Not that this means anything but it's mildly amusing (in that vacuous LLM way).

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  4. Comment on Here are your choices for a self-hosted ebook server in ~books

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    I don't need a server, it's just a bunch of files. I use ebook-convert (CLI tool from Calibre) for conversions and layout changes. Been doing it this way since the Sony PRS-505 days.

    I don't need a server, it's just a bunch of files. I use ebook-convert (CLI tool from Calibre) for conversions and layout changes. Been doing it this way since the Sony PRS-505 days.

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

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    Brotato - I have a newfound appreciation for the many playstyles the 60 or so characters provide. My current way of playing is random character select, manual starting item pick and danger level...

    Brotato - I have a newfound appreciation for the many playstyles the 60 or so characters provide. My current way of playing is random character select, manual starting item pick and danger level 5. At my skill level this is usually a loss but that makes the occasional wins more satisfying. It's really about exploring each character's playstyle though.

    On the boardgame side we've been playing a bunch of YINSH. I am not super into abstracts but this one feels very good. The dynamic board and the cool use of the rings makes it sing.

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  6. Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month in ~tech

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    IRC v3 addresses this, the name of the capability is "chathistory". The big caveat is that most of the big networks (libera.chat etc) don't support this yet. A bouncer like Soju can cover the gap....

    IRC v3 addresses this, the name of the capability is "chathistory". The big caveat is that most of the big networks (libera.chat etc) don't support this yet. A bouncer like Soju can cover the gap.

    For setting up your own server Ergo is a great option that gives you chathistory and many other goodies that go a long way towards turning IRC into a first class modern chat experience. Always-on, multi-client and push notifications in particular.

    On the client side Halloy (GUI), Senpai (terminal), Goguma (mobile) and Gamja (web) are some modern clients that can take advantage of chathistory and other features.

    I moved my private friends/family network to Ergo over a year ago and it has worked out great. I am pretty much the only one who knows anything about IRC, for everyone else it's just another chat app.

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