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  1. Comment on You can now use your Gmail account in Proton Mail in ~tech

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    This is an interesting acknowledgement considering Proton has their own vendor lock-in mechanisms. When you stop paying... You lose access to "@pm.me" addresses Any emails sent to...

    This is an interesting acknowledgement considering Proton has their own vendor lock-in mechanisms. When you stop paying...

    1. You lose access to "@pm.me" addresses
    2. Any emails sent to "@protonmail.com" addresses cannot be auto-forwarded to a new inbox (paywalled feature, $5/mo)
    3. Exporting emails requires downloading a separate desktop application

    It's actually easier to transition off Google than Proton. Granted this can all be avoided if you own a domain and use that for email addresses, but most people get burned before realizing that.

    6 votes
  2. Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech

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    He's actively hostile on their feedback forums and doesn't respond well to criticism. A couple years back they decided to spend a bunch of investment money on shirts and the community made it...

    He's actively hostile on their feedback forums and doesn't respond well to criticism. A couple years back they decided to spend a bunch of investment money on shirts and the community made it clear they didn't want that. They continued anyway.

    7 votes
  3. Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech

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    I tried Kagi for I think half a year. I switched back to DuckDuckGo and found it to be a better experience. FWIW Kagi has always been an AI company and frequently rolls out new AI features. They...

    I tried Kagi for I think half a year. I switched back to DuckDuckGo and found it to be a better experience.

    FWIW Kagi has always been an AI company and frequently rolls out new AI features. They just let you opt out, same as DDG. Also the guy who runs it is kind of a jackass.

    15 votes
  4. Comment on Donald Trump's US Internal Revenue Service settlement bars the agency from pursuing unpaid tax claims it may have against him, his family, or businesses in ~society

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    • The DOJ's settlement of Trump's lawsuit related to his leaked tax returns includes a sweeping pledge, POLITICO reports.
    • The IRS is "forever barred" from pursuing "examinations" of Trump, "related or affiliated individuals," and related businesses.
    • The waiver specifically encompasses "tax returns filed before the effective date" of the settlement, which was Monday.
    9 votes
  5. Comment on List of environmental websites and YouTube channels to watch? in ~enviro

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    This is the best list of educational or otherwise high quality list of YouTube channels I've seen: https://www.clicknourishment.com I think filtering by science & tech would give you a decent set....

    This is the best list of educational or otherwise high quality list of YouTube channels I've seen: https://www.clicknourishment.com

    I think filtering by science & tech would give you a decent set. They're all human recommendations as far as I'm aware

    7 votes
  6. Comment on Dutch YouTube creators behind Alberta (Canada) separatist videos getting millions of views in ~society

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    I would prefer that actually. There is some higher level of accountability/shame/repercussions, at least theoretically. And probably way easier to track/expose a money trail if they're being dark...

    I would prefer that actually. There is some higher level of accountability/shame/repercussions, at least theoretically. And probably way easier to track/expose a money trail if they're being dark funded by other political entities.

    3 votes
  7. Comment on Steam Controller 2 sold out in ~games

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    I don't think it's called the 2

    I don't think it's called the 2

    2 votes
  8. Comment on Hyundai Ioniq 5N or: welcome back Forester XT in ~transport

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    Unfortunately their customer service is trash. As reported here but I've also personally experienced their review process taking months

    Unfortunately their customer service is trash. As reported here but I've also personally experienced their review process taking months

    2 votes
  9. Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance

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    Real estate investing seems not particularly ethical unless all parties feel like they're getting a fair shake

    Real estate investing seems not particularly ethical unless all parties feel like they're getting a fair shake

    1 vote
  10. Comment on I made a website with free and low-cost resources for web development, game development, privacy, graphics, small web, etc in ~tech

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    I'm curious why Mullvad VPN makes these lists when Windscribe's build-a-plan option is cheaper and just as private from what I can tell? No email required and you can pay with cryptocurrency if...

    I'm curious why Mullvad VPN makes these lists when Windscribe's build-a-plan option is cheaper and just as private from what I can tell? No email required and you can pay with cryptocurrency if that's your cup of tea.

    1 vote
  11. Comment on Today I shipped twenty apps and a screensaver in ~tech

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    Errr what's wrong with ImageOptim?

    A modern ImageOptim

    Errr what's wrong with ImageOptim?

    3 votes
  12. Comment on Allbirds announces pivot from running shoes to AI compute; stock surged over 700% in ~tech

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    It's artificially inflated by Trump's policies as well as increased international money laundering. It's important to remember than Bernie Madoff's scheme lasted decades.

    It's artificially inflated by Trump's policies as well as increased international money laundering. It's important to remember than Bernie Madoff's scheme lasted decades.

    2 votes
  13. Comment on How China built its vast natural gas stockpile in ~society

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    Reminder that the term "natural gas" is a form of greenwashing to sound cleaner than oil, gas, and coal. It is methane.

    Reminder that the term "natural gas" is a form of greenwashing to sound cleaner than oil, gas, and coal. It is methane.

    5 votes
  14. Comment on When $1.4 billion isn’t enough: ‘Avatar’ sequels under the microscope as Disney weighs franchise’s future in ~movies

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    Errr no, that's not the timeline at all. Cameron has been vocal since the release of the first that he had a storyline spanning many movies. The 2nd and 3rd were shot at the same time, and that...

    Then they decided to make a sequel, and that was fine. I didn’t see it, personally but it had potential. The problem was that they decided to turn it into a five-film franchise then and there. It’s obvious that it’s going to get stale by the time they make that fifth film, and likely far before then.

    Errr no, that's not the timeline at all. Cameron has been vocal since the release of the first that he had a storyline spanning many movies. The 2nd and 3rd were shot at the same time, and that was the plan since 2010. Five films were confirmed in 2016.

    4 votes
  15. Comment on Used electric vehicles are a bargain right now in ~transport

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    Biggest risk is battery quality/life, right? How easy is it to check & verify that nowadays?

    Biggest risk is battery quality/life, right? How easy is it to check & verify that nowadays?

    14 votes
  16. Comment on Thinking of getting Proton and using it as my day-to-day email, but I have concerns in ~tech

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    I think you are correct on all accounts. That being said, perfect is the enemy of good.

    I think you are correct on all accounts. That being said, perfect is the enemy of good.

  17. Comment on Robert Mueller, who investigated allegations of Russian election meddling, dies at 81 in ~society

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    The report clearly laid out several instances of meddling, no? It feels wrong to continue including the word "alleged"

    The report clearly laid out several instances of meddling, no? It feels wrong to continue including the word "alleged"

    7 votes
  18. Comment on Parseword - a delightfully complex word game from Wordle’s creator in ~games

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    Meh. Doesn't feel very rewarding to complete personally

    Meh. Doesn't feel very rewarding to complete personally

    5 votes