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Comment on Generative AI - We aren’t ready in ~tech
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Comment on Citing safety, dozens of Jewish families are leaving Oakland public schools in ~life
habanhero Link ParentWell there you go. For all the talk about no one initiating provocation and threats, you are very quick to put them on the spot against Palestinians as if it's tragedy-measuring contest, like...little Palestinian six-year-olds are old enough to be put through the displacement and genocide of their people, those parents can explain that to them.
Well there you go. For all the talk about no one initiating provocation and threats, you are very quick to put them on the spot against Palestinians as if it's tragedy-measuring contest, like these families are ones somehow directly responsible. How are 6-year old kids supposed to react and deal with this?
How can people feel safe if others cannot or care not to distinguish the difference between Israel and Jews?
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Comment on Citing safety, dozens of Jewish families are leaving Oakland public schools in ~life
habanhero Link ParentThe point of their move is obviously be preventative, not reacting after the fact when the harm is done. The teachers' union heightening the tension is a pretty good reason to be careful, in my...There was no incident where the child was exposed to an antisemitic remark.
The point of their move is obviously be preventative, not reacting after the fact when the harm is done. The teachers' union heightening the tension is a pretty good reason to be careful, in my opinion.
In other words, the parents are projecting their fear onto their child and their child may be being used as a prop for their grievances.
"Projecting" and "prop" are very loaded terms and while I disagree with the connotation there, it is the parents' job to worry and look out for their kids, not to wait until something goes down and the damage has been done.
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Comment on Citing safety, dozens of Jewish families are leaving Oakland public schools in ~life
habanhero Link ParentThat's my point. They may not understand allegiance, but they almost certainly be aware that Israel's strong connections to the Jewish. Rightly or wrongly many actions of the Israel government...Honestly I don't think a 6 year old should feel much allegiance for any state
That's my point. They may not understand allegiance, but they almost certainly be aware that Israel's strong connections to the Jewish. Rightly or wrongly many actions of the Israel government will be attributed to Jews overall and there will be fallout.
which I don't think is a fair characterization.
None of this is fair, but I think it's the repercussions of the action of the union. Their message may not have intended to create problem for kids, but I believe will cause massive social tension in an environment where kids are meant to feel safe.
What is the endgame of the union, for them to prioritize political messaging over the safety and growth of the kids they are suppose to look after?
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Comment on Citing safety, dozens of Jewish families are leaving Oakland public schools in ~life
habanhero Link ParentCitizenship does not always equate identity. It is obvious they feel tied to Israel at some level (willingly or unwillingly) otherwise this incident wouldn't even happen in the first place.Citizenship does not always equate identity. It is obvious they feel tied to Israel at some level (willingly or unwillingly) otherwise this incident wouldn't even happen in the first place.
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Comment on Citing safety, dozens of Jewish families are leaving Oakland public schools in ~life
habanhero Link Parent"Sorta" uncomfortable? Remember you are talking about kids here, with a 6-year old being the article's example. If you had a choice, would you want to put your kids in an environment where the...I could understand that Jewish people might feel sorta uncomfortable here
"Sorta" uncomfortable? Remember you are talking about kids here, with a 6-year old being the article's example. If you had a choice, would you want to put your kids in an environment where the people that is responsible for caring and educating them openly denounces their state? Would you not be concerned for their safety, social growth and mental wellbeing?
It is very important for kids that age to feel accepted and not facing tension and aggression of varying degrees everyday.
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Comment on Are there any games that you have enjoyed playing without the HUD or mini-map? If so, which ones and why? in ~games
habanhero LinkDead Space - it's not truly "HUD" free but the elements are very well integrated into the players environment and adds a lot of immersion. There is a map view but quite tucked away and you can...Dead Space - it's not truly "HUD" free but the elements are very well integrated into the players environment and adds a lot of immersion. There is a map view but quite tucked away and you can easily do without it. There is also a "compass" feature which is helpful in a pinch.
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Comment on ‘The Marvels’ meltdown: Disney MCU posts lowest box office opening ever at $47m — what went wrong in ~movies
habanhero Link ParentPersonally speaking the problem is that the D+ content is generally mediocre compounded with the fact that there is too much of it. There was definitely continued demand during the Pandemic but I...The Disney+ shows were a mistake.
Personally speaking the problem is that the D+ content is generally mediocre compounded with the fact that there is too much of it. There was definitely continued demand during the Pandemic but I noticed significant cooling of interest overtime, because most of the shows are just... not good.
Is it true that the D+ are mandatory viewings now to be able to follow the films? If so I think that's the nail in the coffin - no way I'm going to spend hours or even minutes catching up on mediocre content when there are so many better shows out there.
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Comment on Introducing Steam Deck OLED - November 16 in ~games
habanhero Link ParentJust think of it as you've got to enjoy the Steam Deck 7 weeks earlier than if you waited for the refresh.Just think of it as you've got to enjoy the Steam Deck 7 weeks earlier than if you waited for the refresh.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv
habanhero LinkArchive 81 is a pretty decent series, produced by James Wan and also on Netflix. It scratches the same itch and definitely enjoyable. Just a heads up that Netflix has cancelled plans for Season 2,...Archive 81 is a pretty decent series, produced by James Wan and also on Netflix. It scratches the same itch and definitely enjoyable. Just a heads up that Netflix has cancelled plans for Season 2, but in my opinion S1 is still a good time.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~movies
habanhero Link ParentIf you think Deadpool is the worst film in cinema... oh boy, you have a long way to fall before you hit rock bottom.If you think Deadpool is the worst film in cinema... oh boy, you have a long way to fall before you hit rock bottom.
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Comment on The war on stolen content in ~tech
habanhero Link ParentThose who watch reaction videos are in a way seeking validation. They like to see the things they enjoy, also being liked and appreciated by other people. At best it makes people feel more...Those who watch reaction videos are in a way seeking validation. They like to see the things they enjoy, also being liked and appreciated by other people. At best it makes people feel more connected and at worse it's about feeling more relevant and important. So like most things on Social Media, it's about scratching the ego and appealing to vanity, which becomes an engine that fuels the genre's growth.
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Comment on Grant Brunner suggests five video game remakes as better than the originals in ~games
habanhero Link ParentI wholeheartly disagree with the statement that "little changed" between Dead Space and the Remake. Change just for the sake of doing something different is not always a good approach (why would...I wholeheartly disagree with the statement that "little changed" between Dead Space and the Remake. Change just for the sake of doing something different is not always a good approach (why would they change the location from the Ishimura? Did you expect RE2 Remake to change the setting from Raccoon City?) and the Dead Space Remake is clearly built with the intent of keeping the spirit and the good things about the original intact, while greatly updating / improving the game in almost every way possible.
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Comment on Grant Brunner suggests five video game remakes as better than the originals in ~games
habanhero Link ParentThe original System Shock release in 1994 and original RE2 in 1998. So I don't see the Dead Space Remake being that crazy of a choice in that regard.The 2023 Dead Space better than the original? Yeah probably; the original came out in 2008. It would be like saying a car from today is faster than a Ford Model T.
The original System Shock release in 1994 and original RE2 in 1998. So I don't see the Dead Space Remake being that crazy of a choice in that regard.
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Comment on Sync for Lemmy now available on Play Store in ~tech
habanhero Link ParentSync is far more polished, usable and customizable than Jerboa. My impression of Jerboa (before Sync came into the picture) was that while decently designed, it is full of bugs and rough edges...Sync is far more polished, usable and customizable than Jerboa.
My impression of Jerboa (before Sync came into the picture) was that while decently designed, it is full of bugs and rough edges that I just couldn't get over. I ended up using Voyager / wefwef (which I love) before switching to Sync.
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Comment on Imax CEO says weekend box office shows “paradigm shift” in moviegoing: Revenue jumps, company swings to profit in Q2 in ~movies
habanhero Link ParentIt's really not that hard to understand. How much time do people around you spend obsessing about amusement park rides? No many? But how many people ended up buying tickets to those rides anyway?...It's really not that hard to understand. How much time do people around you spend obsessing about amusement park rides? No many? But how many people ended up buying tickets to those rides anyway?
Same goes with a fireworks show - if it's good, it's good, people heard good things about it will try to go see it, people generally don't spend hours and days discussing these things.
That's really it, it's a cinematic experience akin to an theme park rides or a fireworks spectacle. You just gotta see it, not obsess about it.
Obsessive subculture != relevance.
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Comment on Evernote, the memory app people forgot about, lays off entire US staff in ~tech
habanhero Link Parent+1 for Joplin. Also worth mentioning you can E2EE your notes. I host my notes on 1TB OneDrive which effectively removes storage limits in any practical sense for notes, and secure from prying eyes.+1 for Joplin. Also worth mentioning you can E2EE your notes. I host my notes on 1TB OneDrive which effectively removes storage limits in any practical sense for notes, and secure from prying eyes.
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Comment on Video game recommendations in ~games
habanhero Link ParentSounds like you made it through the first chapter or two. Click to view minor spoiler You will be given ways to fight back fairly soon, so battles will become more manageable. Also once you get...Sounds like you made it through the first chapter or two.
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You will be given ways to fight back fairly soon, so battles will become more manageable. Also once you get vehicles it'd be much easier to outrun them. -
Comment on Video game recommendations in ~games
habanhero LinkDeath Stranding. I've had this game kicking around for a while, never gotten into it until I got a Steam Deck this year, and haven't been able to put it down since. The game really resonated with...I've had this game kicking around for a while, never gotten into it until I got a Steam Deck this year, and haven't been able to put it down since. The game really resonated with me, especially after having been through the pandemic and surviving the same isolation and longing for connection that fundamentally underpins plot of the game. The characters are amazing (great cast - Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen are just stellar in their roles), the world is vast, cinematic and often scary, and the gameplay mechanics are so deep that I'm still learning new things after 50+ hours into the game. So much to unpack. There is also a fair bit of weirdness, humor and cheese mixed in that is signature Kojima, that cracks me up once in a while.
It is truly an unique game and one of a kind experience. Nothing really like it.
The very link you posted stated this is a conspiracy theory unsupported by scientific literature. Generative AI definitely has an impact on the downward spiral of Twitter but I would attribute most of the blame to Musk.