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  1. Comment on US general warns he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel amid Iran war in ~society

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    Sounds like the U.S. is stretching itself too thin and leaving the mainland more vulnerable to attack

    Sounds like the U.S. is stretching itself too thin and leaving the mainland more vulnerable to attack

    4 votes

  2. Comment on As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google’s AI Overviews in ~tech

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    For smaller communities, Discord is pretty comparable. Podcasts and video games too.

    Overall though doesn't look like Reddit has any competition

    For smaller communities, Discord is pretty comparable. Podcasts and video games too.

    5 votes

  3. Comment on The AI design aesthetic that is taking over the internet in ~comp

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    It's wild that this doesn't have any images or screenshots

    It's wild that this doesn't have any images or screenshots

    15 votes

  4. Comment on TV streaming sticks rent out the user's Internet connection and engage in ad fraud in ~tech

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    Oh no? I care way more about these boxes infiltrating vulnerable home networks and making it difficult for average people to travel around safely. There's a good Darknet Diaries episode about...

    as part of a sprawling operation that seeks to defraud online merchants and advertising networks.

    Oh no? I care way more about these boxes infiltrating vulnerable home networks and making it difficult for average people to travel around safely. There's a good Darknet Diaries episode about this... Ep 172: SuperBox

    7 votes

  5. Comment on OpenAI and Anthropic endorse call for US government to "pace" AI progress in ~comp

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    Why would that be a coincidence? The time horizon of anything peaking is inherently random

    Why would that be a coincidence? The time horizon of anything peaking is inherently random

    3 votes

  6. Comment on Emily Wilson’s critique of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in ~movies

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    I disagree, I don't think it did much exploring. She seemed pretty one dimensional and sat in one spot almost the whole time. Certainly didn't pass the Bechdel test.

    Penelope as wanting nothing but her husband in a bland and fawning way, but it's clear that the movie explored both her desire to rule and her initially ambiguous feelings on his return.

    I disagree, I don't think it did much exploring. She seemed pretty one dimensional and sat in one spot almost the whole time. Certainly didn't pass the Bechdel test.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Performers claim unsafe conditions at Casa Bonita in ~food

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    It's worth pointing out that the vote for the performers to unionize was unanimous. This happens on a weekly basis. Hundreds of instances of sexual assault from drunk patrons.

    It's worth pointing out that the vote for the performers to unionize was unanimous.

    as well as security for costumed performers who say they have been grabbed sexually by patrons.

    This happens on a weekly basis. Hundreds of instances of sexual assault from drunk patrons.

    4 votes

  8. Comment on Thoughts on graphene OS? in ~tech

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    Maybe? I wouldn't be able to tell you unfortunately. As I understand it if you're in a group chat it will auto convert it to RCS if all members are activated. So because I was using regular...

    Maybe? I wouldn't be able to tell you unfortunately. As I understand it if you're in a group chat it will auto convert it to RCS if all members are activated. So because I was using regular Android before, that happened and it isn't reversible to my knowledge. If you hit 30 days without RCS activated you get booted from all your groups. Perhaps yes you could restart the group as SMS, but you'll lose all the history. No one wants to be that person.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Thoughts on graphene OS? in ~tech

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    I really want to recommend it, but RCS support has been a nightmare to deal with over the past year. While they aren't the source of complexity or breakage, the Graphene team's response has been...

    I really want to recommend it, but RCS support has been a nightmare to deal with over the past year. While they aren't the source of complexity or breakage, the Graphene team's response has been lackluster. They don't seem to recognize or respect its newfound prominence. Writing it off because it's not full E2EE is still a slap in the face to anyone with a group chat they want to stay in.

    7 votes

  10. Comment on Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops in ~humanities

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    I grew up Catholic and that was the focus where I lived. Continuous education about what all the words meant and why they're said. If you only showed up for the spiritual ritual, you were looked...

    No one is there to hear exactly the words spoken or to learn from the exact meaning.

    I grew up Catholic and that was the focus where I lived. Continuous education about what all the words meant and why they're said. If you only showed up for the spiritual ritual, you were looked down upon. In some circles, it was worse than not showing up at all.

    10 votes

  11. Comment on Steam Machine prices revealed, starting at US$1049.00 in ~games

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    Total cost of ownership will be far greater on a PS5. $80 per year for online multiplayer plus games cost more on average and same for repairs

    Total cost of ownership will be far greater on a PS5. $80 per year for online multiplayer plus games cost more on average and same for repairs

    9 votes

  12. Comment on Fox is buying Roku in $22 billion deal in ~tv

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    Chromecast remotes have always been simpler than Rokus, no?

    Chromecast remotes have always been simpler than Rokus, no?

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Apple unveils their new operating systems for 2027: iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and more in ~tech

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    Is Liquid Glass fully rolled back now? Everyone I know who's updated hates it

    Is Liquid Glass fully rolled back now? Everyone I know who's updated hates it

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Has anyone else seen a LOT of dead birds on the side of the road this year? in ~enviro

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    Do you live by an ocean? If yes, that's El Nino

    Do you live by an ocean? If yes, that's El Nino

    4 votes

  15. Comment on What are your predictions and wishes for the upcoming Nintendo Direct? in ~games

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    I ain't reading all that. I'm happy for u tho. Or sorry that happened.

    I ain't reading all that. I'm happy for u tho. Or sorry that happened.

  16. 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

  17. Comment on <deleted topic> 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

  18. Comment on <deleted topic> 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

  19. 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