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  1. Comment on Pebble/Core Devices (hardware and software open source update) in ~tech

  3. Comment on Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior in ~tech

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    That was my first impression too, I only questioned it once the video also started playing at the marked point, obviously not something a thumbnail can do.

    That was my first impression too, I only questioned it once the video also started playing at the marked point, obviously not something a thumbnail can do.

  4. Comment on Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior in ~tech

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    Yeah, glad it's not just me. By the sounds of it YouTube is quietly pushing search results that start at a 'highlight' or relevant section of a video.

    Yeah, glad it's not just me. By the sounds of it YouTube is quietly pushing search results that start at a 'highlight' or relevant section of a video.

  5. Comment on Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior in ~tech

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    That's pretty notable, I had seen "skip to highlight" as an option recently, perhaps you're right and they're deciding to start you there in search results. I wonder how that messes with the...

    That's pretty notable, I had seen "skip to highlight" as an option recently, perhaps you're right and they're deciding to start you there in search results.

    I wonder how that messes with the metrics of the creators, I imagine they'd not be happy with the loss of watch time.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior in ~tech

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    No, but I just demonstrated the problem to my wife. Can you have a shared delusion with carbon monoxide poisoning? 😅

    No, but I just demonstrated the problem to my wife. Can you have a shared delusion with carbon monoxide poisoning? 😅

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior in ~tech

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    I'd agree with you, except I did disable those preview play functionalities when they first came out, unless they somehow still happen in the background and are just hidden... ...you know, I...

    I'd agree with you, except I did disable those preview play functionalities when they first came out, unless they somehow still happen in the background and are just hidden...

    ...you know, I wouldn't put that past Google 🫤

    6 votes

  8. Comment on Core Devices keeps stealing our (Rebble) work in ~tech

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    You may well be right, but on the other hand, Eric probably needs to back up things he's saying with evidence, even if the evidence was a private conversation. I can see him expecting to have to...

    You may well be right, but on the other hand, Eric probably needs to back up things he's saying with evidence, even if the evidence was a private conversation. I can see him expecting to have to respond quickly or risk the loss of a substantial number of pre-orders, which would likely be a nail in the coffin before this venture even restarted fully.

    As much as I support open source and community initiatives to keep dead tech alive, something like this is a big financial risk, which is also worth appreciating.

    Both sides have points, and it sucks they're not getting along, that's my primary conclusion here.

    8 votes

  9. Comment on Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior in ~tech

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    I have recently started using similar extensions, but disabled any independent tracking behavior. I also have my watch history only last 3 months, so it's possible to scroll back to that point and...

    I have recently started using similar extensions, but disabled any independent tracking behavior. I also have my watch history only last 3 months, so it's possible to scroll back to that point and the video doesn't appear (that I can see anyway). Very odd.

    I've also disabled the autoplay preview, since it bugs me, so that can account for some I imagine, but l like you said it can't explain them all.

    *Oh should say, this behavior started before I used extensions/modified apps, from what I remember.

    2 votes

  10. Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior

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    Just looking for some indication that I'm not going a bit crazy here, but does anyone else get shown videos they've never seen before, indicating that the video has been partially watched? It...

    Just looking for some indication that I'm not going a bit crazy here, but does anyone else get shown videos they've never seen before, indicating that the video has been partially watched?

    It seems to be just on search results and recommendations and it picks random points in the video to be kick-off points for continuing.

    If anyone has an explanation that'd be appreciated, as it almost feels like my watch history is getting mixed up with someone else's.

    26 votes

  11. Comment on What is the most insane, tedious, difficult, and/or noteworthy gaming achievement you have completed or given up on? in ~games

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    It took me absolutely forever, but I did finally get the Mini Metro "Second Harbour Crossing" achievement. My wife made me a certificate of achievement for it as a birthday present, so I obviously...

    It took me absolutely forever, but I did finally get the Mini Metro "Second Harbour Crossing" achievement.

    My wife made me a certificate of achievement for it as a birthday present, so I obviously complained about it a lot. 😅

    3 votes

  12. Comment on What is the most insane, tedious, difficult, and/or noteworthy gaming achievement you have completed or given up on? in ~games

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    Great summary of that one 😆

    Great summary of that one 😆

  13. Comment on Tildes servers? How about Satisfactory? in ~games

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    A few ideas that might make it work (I don't know for certain though): Resource based guilds: You join one and cannot touch the others, have to get your other resources delivered (possibly by a...

    A few ideas that might make it work (I don't know for certain though):

    • Resource based guilds: You join one and cannot touch the others, have to get your other resources delivered (possibly by a transport guild)
    • Job listings (signs?). Post what's needed for a milestone as jobs, accept job by providing coordinates where it will be built, do it all in one night or accept that someone else might finish it for you.
    2 votes

  14. Comment on GUI dev using Godot in ~comp

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    I did, but in my case it was just a bit of tinkering, I haven't found a full real world use case as yet. Still it worked as expected and was fine as a choice in my limited experience.

    I did, but in my case it was just a bit of tinkering, I haven't found a full real world use case as yet.

    Still it worked as expected and was fine as a choice in my limited experience.

  15. Comment on Is it wrong to use AI to fact check and combat the spread of misinformation? in ~tech

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    AI is a tool to aid in readable/understandable text generation, since you're checking it's accuracy, then you're using it appropriately IMO. However, if you're getting to the point where you're...

    AI is a tool to aid in readable/understandable text generation, since you're checking it's accuracy, then you're using it appropriately IMO.

    However, if you're getting to the point where you're feeling worn out by the interaction, a better move might be to disengage. One comment on the internet won't save the world but it might wear out your sanity, do take care of yourself.

    You're much more likely to have success in this area talking to people IRL, so if you want to change hearts and minds on something, that's a better place to spend your energy if you ask me.

    22 votes

  16. Comment on Godot 4.4 release candidate 3 — "We are almost ready to release Godot 4.4 officially!" in ~comp

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    I keep wanting to dive into Godot, but having enough consecutive time with it is difficult, and I don't really have the right project in mind yet. I love how much it's improving each release though.

    I keep wanting to dive into Godot, but having enough consecutive time with it is difficult, and I don't really have the right project in mind yet. I love how much it's improving each release though.

    6 votes

  17. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    I've finally got around to releasing the source for the terrain generation library I built. I'll try to do the same with a gui I made to go with it soon: https://github.com/karsaroth/peakgen

    I've finally got around to releasing the source for the terrain generation library I built. I'll try to do the same with a gui I made to go with it soon: https://github.com/karsaroth/peakgen

    4 votes

  18. Comment on The day Google killed the Pixel 4a in ~tech

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    Not certain if I've got the right idea, but do you mean the google home page when you swipe to the left-most page on the home screen? If so, then you can disable it/customise it (in case you...

    Not certain if I've got the right idea, but do you mean the google home page when you swipe to the left-most page on the home screen?

    If so, then you can disable it/customise it (in case you weren't aware), if that'll help with the annoyances. Its not easy to find, but if you go to Settings -> Apps -> "Pixel Launcher" App, and select "Additional settings in the app", you'll be able to make a bunch of changes, including removing "At a Glance" or the page entirely.

    I removed the whole page when it was first added and never looked back.

    7 votes

  19. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Yep! Its a bit of a pain if you're inclined to forget that its voting day (like me), but on the other hand, compulsory voting does mean that everyone gets a say (whether they want to or not)....

    Yep! Its a bit of a pain if you're inclined to forget that its voting day (like me), but on the other hand, compulsory voting does mean that everyone gets a say (whether they want to or not).

    Plenty of people think it isn't right, but on the other hand, it always seems to me that polling that doesn't include the vast majority of people in the country seems a bit less valid than otherwise. But I don't know if making it compulsory solves more problems than it creates (e.g. donkey votes).

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Satisfactory is the best automation game ever made and I seriously can't recommend it enough in ~games

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    Yes, plus you can toggle on flying without other creative mode options. It might break the natural progression a little bit, but you'll certainly be able to get whatever perspective you want....

    Yes, plus you can toggle on flying without other creative mode options. It might break the natural progression a little bit, but you'll certainly be able to get whatever perspective you want.

    Personally I absolutely love the first person view, especially while walking through a massive, humming hallway of devices, there's something special about that.

    7 votes