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Comment on Farewell to the fediverse in ~tech
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Comment on Farewell to the fediverse in ~tech
kjw (edited )Link ParentI think it's because mostly only libre software enthusiasts are interested in using this decentralized libre software, which is in, I'd say, very beginning stage. It's kind of first of its kind....I think it's because mostly only libre software enthusiasts are interested in using this decentralized libre software, which is in, I'd say, very beginning stage. It's kind of first of its kind. And doesn't have amount of money corporations have, which limits everything. Which also may be a good thing for those tech-oriented people, they don't need normies in their sandbox.
Non-tech people have no interest in going there, they feel comfortable enough on corporate-owned media where there are more non-tech-oriented people and probably some of their friends. Why would they change it?
Another things is that, well.. I kind of like the fact that for me fediverse is not as addictive as corporate media were. The reasons don't matter for me, it may be too few people, too monothematic content, doesn't matter, it's just less addictive and I like it. More time to spend outside or with real people.
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Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life
kjw Link ParentFor anyone interested in Facebook role in Myanmar genocide of Rohingya people, here's something to read (may be disturbing/harmful [damn my English] for very emotional people), it has few parts,...For anyone interested in Facebook role in Myanmar genocide of Rohingya people, here's something to read (may be disturbing/harmful [damn my English] for very emotional people), it has few parts, this is part 1: https://erinkissane.com/meta-in-myanmar-part-i-the-setup
And finally I recommend reading book „Careless People„ - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Careless_People
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Comment on Why do you like your job? in ~life
kjw Link ParentWhat is needed in your country to get such job? I mean, are skills and experience sufficient or I would need a particular degree too? I ask because I would love to do my IT job, but for the...What is needed in your country to get such job? I mean, are skills and experience sufficient or I would need a particular degree too?
I ask because I would love to do my IT job, but for the government, not for a private company. Of course it may be different in my country, but I'm curious.[edit]
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Comment on Why do you like your job? in ~life
kjw Link ParentHow do you manage doing many various acitivities? I'm a software dev and I struggle so much with things popping up around, messages, errors, changing contexts etc. It's been really, and I mean it,...I wear a lot of hats. Some days I'm building websites, debugging applications, or managing servers. Other days I'm dissecting email deliverability issues, or working with clients to solve problems from the simple to complex.
How do you manage doing many various acitivities? I'm a software dev and I struggle so much with things popping up around, messages, errors, changing contexts etc. It's been really, and I mean it, really difficult for me to concentrate and manage to do stuff, and still is, when I have different activities to do at work.
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Comment on Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store in ~tech
kjw Link ParentOT: Do you have in mind any currently working linux phone? I'm also thiinking about switch, since I am getting more and more frustrated on only two vendors of closed mobile OSes.OT: Do you have in mind any currently working linux phone? I'm also thiinking about switch, since I am getting more and more frustrated on only two vendors of closed mobile OSes.
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LinkedIn removes clear support for trans people
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Comment on People who contribute to libre projects - how do you find time for this? in ~hobbies
kjw Link ParentNot so easy loving libre projects and knowing I could contribute but can't. One thing I decided to do is to contribute financially to some of them. And another thing I dream about in the future is...Then don't.
Not so easy loving libre projects and knowing I could contribute but can't. One thing I decided to do is to contribute financially to some of them. And another thing I dream about in the future is to change from full time to 4/5 time job. I would love to work 4 days and do non profit work for 1 day a week.
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People who contribute to libre projects - how do you find time for this?
First of all, I want to say very big THANK YOU for all who contribute to various libre, open source etc. projects. I'm so happy that people love sharing knowledge, skills and fruits of their work....
First of all, I want to say very big THANK YOU for all who contribute to various libre, open source etc. projects. I'm so happy that people love sharing knowledge, skills and fruits of their work.
But to the topic - how do you find time for it?
Whenever I update my Debian or Axpos or any other libre software I see soooo many updates/changes made by (probably soooo many) people. And I always ask myself a question - when did they do that? Where have they found time for contributing? For me full time work makes me so tired that it's the last thing I think about after work hours. Especially in the office job, after x hours of sitting before my monitor I truly hate every next minute after work. I would love to contribute some code, I would realllly love to. Sometimes I find some bugs and try to report them and that's all I am able to do. What frustrates me the most is that I have abilities to code because it's my daily job, but I don't have energy to do that.So, could you tell me how do you find time and energy to contribute to libre projects?
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Comment on The vast majority ~90% of us only consume, never post and never comment. So come on in, leave a tildes-worthy comment, and join the 10% my dear lurker in ~talk
kjw Link Parent*On the Internet It's not just on Tildes. From my observations, two most toxic forums in Polish Internet are, one about programming and another about electronics. They just sit on their computers...I don't know why it's the Tech Men, but on Tildes, it always is.
*On the Internet
It's not just on Tildes. From my observations, two most toxic forums in Polish Internet are, one about programming and another about electronics.
They just sit on their computers all the time. That's why they are so prevalent on the Internet. I should say "we", because I also work as a software developer, but I don't identify as one of them species.
Also, IDK about other countries, but in Poland, software devs and other coders have been very lucky, because there was a huuuuuuuge demand for such skills lately and they became a group of very high salaried positions almost instantly. Without demand, from employers, of finishing any (not just good, any) IT/CS degree. Bootcamp, self-learn, etc. and booom! You're a software developer getting 2/3x salary of o ordinary people. And you don't need any legal eligibility. So it was pretty fast and easy, compared to other industries, where e.g. you have to finish X years and pass X certificates to become a judge, a medical doctor etc.
So boom, and we have plenty of „blacksmithes of their fate”. For them everybody else is lazy.
– I educated myself! I've changed my life by 180 degrees! WhY cAn'T yOu, LaZy BaStArD???
– No, you were lucky you are probably smart to some extent and you chose good industry in a good times.
– Bullshit! I've forged my destiny, because I'm motivated to educate! Stop complaining!
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Comment on What do you need to vent about? in ~talk
kjw LinkI'm angry and sad that "civilised" European countries are not helping Ukraine enough to drive aggressor - Russia - out of the Ukrainian territory. So far it just seems like "here you have it, some...I'm angry and sad that "civilised" European countries are not helping Ukraine enough to drive aggressor - Russia - out of the Ukrainian territory. So far it just seems like "here you have it, some weapons for testing so that our military equipment will gain some recognition and we will get more clients and €€/$$ for our military industry". It's always about money.
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Comment on What do you need to vent about? in ~talk
kjw Link ParentHow exactly does the fact that your coworkers are getting dependent upon AI, affect you? What is changing that makes you more and more miserable? How exactly?How exactly does the fact that your coworkers are getting dependent upon AI, affect you? What is changing that makes you more and more miserable? How exactly?
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Web numbers
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The best-designed town in the Netherlands (and therefore, the world) - Houten
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Comment on Most US exhibition execs think traditional moviegoing has less than twenty years as ‘viable business model,’ according to new survey in ~movies
kjw (edited )Link ParentHere in Poland there are small theatres with many non-Hollywood and indie movies, but they only exist because of government subsidies, otherwise they would go bankrupt (and many did last 20...Here in Poland there are small theatres with many non-Hollywood and indie movies, but they only exist because of government subsidies, otherwise they would go bankrupt (and many did last 20 years). Creating culture is expensive, also I think that culture itself is not that important for people, as e.g. food or place to sleep to justify paying more for a ticket.
Also there's not that much data to scrap from customer physically watching a movie in a cinema, what corporations do extensively via their vod services and that in the end makes vod cheaper, hence easier to use than going to the cinema. -
Comment on Reducing the digital clutter of chats in ~tech
kjw Link ParentI wish there was an offline open source voice assistant. I decided not to use any proprietary assistant because of privacy and not wanting to give corporations my data so it can't be used against...I wish there was an offline open source voice assistant. I decided not to use any proprietary assistant because of privacy and not wanting to give
cybercountriescorporations my data so it can't be used against humanity. However I wish there was something I could use. I imagine it can be very handy in everyday life. -
Comment on Reducing the digital clutter of chats in ~tech
kjw Link ParentHonestly, how do you find time for all that? I have some friends and family I constantly struggle to find time for calling/visiting them. I'm also engaged in few things, e.g. local hackerspace,...Honestly, how do you find time for all that? I have some friends and family I constantly struggle to find time for calling/visiting them. I'm also engaged in few things, e.g. local hackerspace, RoR group, food not bombs, full time job and I feel like ditching as much services as I could was the key to have time and energy for things I've just mentioned. I kind of don't want to be involved in anything more, be it next new friend or next initiative, or next group chat, because I simply don't have means for anything more.
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Comment on Reducing the digital clutter of chats in ~tech
kjw Link ParentI had this fear when I was leaving Facebook & Whatsapp. I no longer have it. To be honest, I think I'm very happy afterwards because I realized I don't need so much information noise in my life....I had this fear when I was leaving Facebook & Whatsapp. I no longer have it. To be honest, I think I'm very happy afterwards because I realized I don't need so much information noise in my life. Have I lost contact with anyone? Of course I have. But I have other people around me (and more energy for them) and if I really need something from that person I will be able to contact them through friends.
Of course there are some contacts I have no idea how to reach. But at the same time I didn't have need for it. Neither have I time or energy to be up-to-date with everybody and keep in contact with everybody. -
Comment on Reducing the digital clutter of chats in ~tech
kjw Link ParentOne thing that I've observed is that the longer I'm alone, the more often I check messaging apps. And it was also very helpful to observe it because I've started to try to spend more time with...One thing that I've observed is that the longer I'm alone, the more often I check messaging apps. And it was also very helpful to observe it because I've started to try to spend more time with people and I clearly see that I need my messages less while spending time with others. However it's very difficult when you're e.g. working remotely and all your closest workmates are distributed all over the country.
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Comment on Reducing the digital clutter of chats in ~tech
kjw Link ParentExactly. I sometimes read a response „sorry I couldn't reply earlier...” and I always write back that there's no obligation or deadline for a reply :P Do it whenever you want. I'm not angry for...Exactly. I sometimes read a response „sorry I couldn't reply earlier...” and I always write back that there's no obligation or deadline for a reply :P Do it whenever you want. I'm not angry for your „delay” because there is no delay.
Hmm have you tried to ask any of your friend to check it out? To invite them, tell them what it is and why it could be cool to use it, especially that you're already there.
It's not a sin, I'd say. I also don't use any corporate social media because, as you've written „less screen time was one of the reasons I left FB and the likes to begin with,”. Also I use very rarely any other social media too. I'm very happy that fediverse exists, but don't have time and energy to use it, I prefer real life connections.