Macha's recent activity
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Comment on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drops to $22.99 USD/month in ~games
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Comment on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drops to $22.99 USD/month in ~games
Macha LinkIt launched at $15/mo in 2019, raised to $20/mo in 2024, then tried to go all the way to $30/mo in 2025, which caused many people (including me) to decide it was a bridge too far. I guess this is...It launched at $15/mo in 2019, raised to $20/mo in 2024, then tried to go all the way to $30/mo in 2025, which caused many people (including me) to decide it was a bridge too far. I guess this is an attempt to regain customers they lost with the 2025 price hike.
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Comment on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungary election in ~society
Macha LinkI can't be the only one who's reaction was "Wait, he actually conceded?", was expecting at the very least yelling and claiming fraud.I can't be the only one who's reaction was "Wait, he actually conceded?", was expecting at the very least yelling and claiming fraud.
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Comment on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungary election in ~society
Macha Link ParentMy impression is Magyar is somewhat more democratic, more pro-European, but still fairly right wing by European standards. He was a former member of Orban's party when it was clear what it was,...My impression is Magyar is somewhat more democratic, more pro-European, but still fairly right wing by European standards. He was a former member of Orban's party when it was clear what it was, which does leave me with some reservations beyond just disagreeing with him politically, but it's at least directionally correct compared to more Orban.
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Comment on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted with molotov cocktail in ~tech
Macha Link ParentSadly what's actual happening is people are instead convincing people that it's the immigrants, wind turbines, trans kids playing sports, bike lanes etc... causing their problems and not the...Sadly what's actual happening is people are instead convincing people that it's the immigrants, wind turbines, trans kids playing sports, bike lanes etc... causing their problems and not the unchecked neoliberalism, then using that to push for even more unregulated capitalism.
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Comment on Amazon killing purchasing, borrowing and downloading books for older Kindles in ~tech
Macha Link ParentIt's likely because supporting older devices is what has held them back from turning off older/weaker DRM and they want to tell publishers that new stuff will be locked down more.It's likely because supporting older devices is what has held them back from turning off older/weaker DRM and they want to tell publishers that new stuff will be locked down more.
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Comment on You can finally change the goofy Gmail address you chose years ago in ~tech
Macha Link ParentI have one worse. I own a handful of domains. Various internet screennames, projects (launched or unlaunched), etc. I set these up with catch all inboxes and redirect to my main email address....I have one worse.
I own a handful of domains. Various internet screennames, projects (launched or unlaunched), etc. I set these up with catch all inboxes and redirect to my main email address.
Anyway, some years back a decently sized medical supply company rebranded to a name that was close in both spelling and phonetically to a domain I had had for about ten years.
I had to turn the catch all off after a few years of emails from technically illiterate GPs or their secretaries going "Hey, do you have any updates on the catheters for Joe Bloggs, we need them ASAP", often with references to (or in one or two cases, attached records) of these people's medical history...
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
Macha Link ParentHow is the request different from the status quo if you think that people should keep discussing the author? The post is asking for a change, what other change could it be?How is the request different from the status quo if you think that people should keep discussing the author? The post is asking for a change, what other change could it be?
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
Macha (edited )Link ParentRowling is the primary executive producer and as far as I know has creative control. This both means that a legacy style countering of her message is incredibly unlikely, and also she probably...Perhaps the show could be used as a vehicle to increase visibility and acceptance for LGBT+ and other marginalised communities.
Rowling is the primary executive producer and as far as I know has creative control. This both means that a legacy style countering of her message is incredibly unlikely, and also she probably gets a much bigger cut as it is adapting her novels directly and she’s a prominent member of the production, unlike legacy which merely licenses the franchise IP
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
Macha Link ParentThe request is "Please don't discuss what a bigot JKR is (and how it relates to where she is directing her largest expenditure) when discussing the new adaptation, as that makes HP fans...What exclusion? What rule is there that you can't make your own topic to discuss Rowlings real world damage? Why is it that the same people who feel the need to bring it up on any topic with her aren't requesting a weekly topic then? Tildes is for discussion, but that's clearly not the goal if you're going to veer off topic every single time. Further its not as if posting it every single time changes literally anything. The odds anyone here isn't well aware of the issues with Rowling are slim, and bluntly, it would probably be better severed to HAVE a dedicated topic on the issue if you think there are.
The request is "Please don't discuss what a bigot JKR is (and how it relates to where she is directing her largest expenditure) when discussing the new adaptation, as that makes HP fans uncomfortable". That is excluding a major aspect of the new productions. I didn't make the choice that JK Rowling was going to plow her fortune into "For Women Scotland" or set up the JK Rowling Women's Fund to take rights away from trans people (rather successfully, in the UK).
And that using her funds in a big way and achieving success is what makes Rowling different and worse than e.g. James Woods. Woods has some shit views. His actions based on those views have mainly been tweeting about them. That makes separating the art from the artist much easier. This also applies to people tweeting their takes on Israel/Palestine conflict. People tweeting their views are whatever, seperate the art from the artist if you like. If they declared that revenue from their properties was going directly to fund settlers or Hamas on the other hand, that might be a little harder.
I also think that what the original author and first executive producer says she is going to use her (presumably decently large) revenue share from the show is not off topic to announcements about the show.
I find it sad for the people who I know who grew up with Harry Potter that they're literally told "you can never discuss something that made a huge impact on your life because your creator sucks".
What's done is done. I too enjoyed the original books and movies as a kid growing up and it was a disappointment to see what Rowling became. I don't begrudge anyone for these properties having a place in their heart despite the author. But that doesn't mean you have to support the new adaptation (especially as it hopes to displace the movies they're apparently fond of).
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
Macha LinkIs this a goal people want? Especially to the exclusion of discussing the real harm the author is doing and will continue to do with the financial support this new work will bring. To take it to...- Exemplary
yall want to be a welcoming place for Potter fans to discuss that world
Is this a goal people want? Especially to the exclusion of discussing the real harm the author is doing and will continue to do with the financial support this new work will bring.
To take it to an extreme, do we want to be a "welcoming place for Nick Fuentes fans to discuss his works"? For a less extreme and somewhat more likely here example: If Neil Gaiman's work becomes the topic of a discussion, should people avoid discussing his actions?
The person who has made Rowling a political figure (and by extension caused her works to receive political commentary) is Rowling herself.
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Comment on Hisense TVs show ads during normal operation in ~tech
Macha Link ParentI have seen this claimed for years but never proven. It seems to be based on a Sony (iirc) patent for putting SIM cards in TVs that was never built, and one post on the Samsung forums several...I have seen this claimed for years but never proven. It seems to be based on a Sony (iirc) patent for putting SIM cards in TVs that was never built, and one post on the Samsung forums several years ago that given it has never been replicated, seems likely at this stage a house mate just connected the TV to the WiFi previously.
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Comment on What’s your preferred work monitor setup? in ~comp
Macha (edited )Link3x27” 1 monitor contains slack or video calls 1 monitor contains my IDE Last monitor contains a terminal or browser depending on what project I’m working on In the office I only have two monitors...3x27”
- 1 monitor contains slack or video calls
- 1 monitor contains my IDE
- Last monitor contains a terminal or browser depending on what project I’m working on
In the office I only have two monitors at max so comms have to share with the ide monitor. Basically every app runs maximised - on my personal desktop I use tiling more but my employer provided work machine is a Mac and the features and shortcuts are too limited. Sometimes I only have one monitor or only the laptop display due to the hot desking setup. I find that such a impediment as to discourage working on the office
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Comment on UK Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place in ~society
Macha Link ParentJudging by your username, I think we might be from the same country. I think between your party struggling to take off and the greens showing they can beat Labour in their home turf, it’s sort of...Judging by your username, I think we might be from the same country.
I think between your party struggling to take off and the greens showing they can beat Labour in their home turf, it’s sort of good if the greens get a boost to being the obvious left wing choice given the FPTP system in the UK.
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Comment on UK Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place in ~society
Macha LinkThe projections beforehand were pretty much 30/30/30 for Greens/Reform/Labour, but the actual results are Greens: 41 / Reform: 29 / Labour: 26 . A lot of Labour's campaigning was about vote...The projections beforehand were pretty much 30/30/30 for Greens/Reform/Labour, but the actual results are Greens: 41 / Reform: 29 / Labour: 26 . A lot of Labour's campaigning was about vote splitting on the Left letting Reform get by in what would traditionally be a very left wing seat. I think it's interesting just how much the Greens outperformed.
It's also a little embarassing for Starmer personally as he blocked the current Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, running for fear it would put Burnham in a position to challenge Starmer. Likely Burnham would have been a much stronger candidate, both as he has a lot more name recognition and is generally seen as more left wing than the current labour leadership.
It's causing some strife within Labour as Starmer released a statement basically insisting labour is being outflanked by left extremists and needs to push a message of left unity, while the left wing faction in the labour party have been using it to call on labour to be more left wing.
It feels like the combination of the perception that Labour was shutting out their left wing candidate due to internal politics, while also having been more right wing in government meant they lost a bunch of left wing voters in this seat. In the last while they've been mostly focused on attracting right wing Reform voters (who already have plenty of right wing parties to choose from...) so some interesting implications for Labour's future strategy and future election results.
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UK Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place
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Comment on California’s new bill requires Department of Justice-approved 3D printers that report on themselves in ~hobbies
Macha Link ParentMaybe also jurisdiction dependent? Both major hardware stores here only sell electric models. There’s an online builder supplier that sells a PAT model with implies you might be able to get the...Maybe also jurisdiction dependent? Both major hardware stores here only sell electric models. There’s an online builder supplier that sells a PAT model with implies you might be able to get the powder somewhere, but notably they don’t sell any themselves. Seems you might have to go through the same channels as for getting it for guns here.
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Comment on Getting global age assurance right: what we got wrong and what's changing in ~tech
Macha Link ParentWell I think the pause is because the losses were more than they expected. Maybe with a little embarassment at Persona being breached. That said, they're probably hoping by waiting they can...I cancelled that, of course. clearly whatever data they get from this supersedes the losses from all the subscriptions being dropped.
Well I think the pause is because the losses were more than they expected. Maybe with a little embarassment at Persona being breached.
That said, they're probably hoping by waiting they can eventually have their cake and eat it too.
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Comment on California’s new bill requires Department of Justice-approved 3D printers that report on themselves in ~hobbies
Macha Link ParentCountries which don't have the rest of the gun supply chain legal would make it more difficult surely. I imagine it's a lot harder to 3d print gunpowder or bullets than a single use gun barrel.Countries which don't have the rest of the gun supply chain legal would make it more difficult surely. I imagine it's a lot harder to 3d print gunpowder or bullets than a single use gun barrel.
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Comment on Getting global age assurance right: what we got wrong and what's changing in ~tech
Macha Link ParentIn the end it boils down to “we’re waiting until we can try convince you to be less mad”. The same concerns still exist, and if their plan in the second half of the same year is to just try the...In the end it boils down to “we’re waiting until we can try convince you to be less mad”. The same concerns still exist, and if their plan in the second half of the same year is to just try the same with more time spent on blog posts, I don’t see why the reaction should be different
I wonder is there is more stickiness/activation energy/gravity with consumer subscriptions. Like if their raise last year was from $20 to $23, I probably wouldn’t have cancelled (probably, there was a little bit of “so soon” especially as all the streaming services were hiking prices around the same time). But conversely, now I have cancelled, dropping it back to $23 or even all the way back to $20 aren’t appealing enough to resub.