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Comment on What internet discussion sites remain? in ~tech
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Comment on What change would make you quit Tildes? in ~tildes
nukeman LinkOvert adoption of a particular political ideology. I wouldn’t quit, but it would give me pause implementing a block feature. The Reddit one is highly fragmenting and corrosive to discussion-based...- Overt adoption of a particular political ideology.
- I wouldn’t quit, but it would give me pause implementing a block feature. The Reddit one is highly fragmenting and corrosive to discussion-based formats, and can be weaponized.
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Comment on The one-and-done pen? in ~hobbies
nukeman LinkMy keychain pen is the Fisher Space Pen Trekker. It’s not the fanciest, and it isn’t going to be the pen you’d write a novel with, but for one you always have I like it. The body is very hard and...My keychain pen is the Fisher Space Pen Trekker. It’s not the fanciest, and it isn’t going to be the pen you’d write a novel with, but for one you always have I like it. The body is very hard and can be used as an inconspicuous impact weapon should the need arise.
Lately I’ve been using the pen inside my SwissCard. Again, not the most comfortable (frankly even worse than the Trekker), but for something you can carry in gym shorts without it weighing you down, I find it very handy, and it always amazes people when I pull it out to use.
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Comment on US Pentagon puts building blocks in place for Cuba invasion in ~society
nukeman Link ParentIt’s a part of it, but Cuba has seen less reform compared to China or Vietnam, which reduces growth/dynamism compared to those economies (whether the embargo prevented/discouraged that reform, or...It’s a part of it, but Cuba has seen less reform compared to China or Vietnam, which reduces growth/dynamism compared to those economies (whether the embargo prevented/discouraged that reform, or reform would’ve encouraged an easing of the embargo is up for debate).
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Comment on Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the four-door Luce in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentIn this case, they had an outside firm (and not Pininfirina) do the design work. More broadly, they probably have ideas about representing a new era for the company, or want to introduce new...In this case, they had an outside firm (and not Pininfirina) do the design work.
More broadly, they probably have ideas about representing a new era for the company, or want to introduce new design language, and an EV is perfect for that.
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Comment on The interracial cuck porn theory of everything in ~society
nukeman LinkYeah the r/neoliberal comments section was real fun on this one.Yeah the r/neoliberal comments section was real fun on this one.
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Comment on List of environmental websites and YouTube channels to watch? in ~enviro
nukeman LinkFor the nuclear side of things: YouTube: Kyle Hill Illinois Energy Professor The ISRN has a good video analyzing the Fukushima accident. Websites: World Nuclear News (by the World Nuclear...For the nuclear side of things:
YouTube:
- Kyle Hill
- Illinois Energy Professor
- The ISRN has a good video analyzing the Fukushima accident.
Websites:
- World Nuclear News (by the World Nuclear Association, also a good overview site): News site focusing on the nuclear sector. As a nuclear professional, I look at this every day at work to see what else is happening in industry.
- What is Nuclear: provides a good overview of reactors, technology, costs, safety, etc. published by a working NukeE.
- OSTI: DOE-run site providing access to 80 years of historical documentation on nuclear. Very information-dense, but good.
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Comment on Battery costs just plunged 70% — this changes everything in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentExisting nuclear is, new builds in western countries aren’t however. If we can get costs down, nuclear can likely play a role in providing baseload (I know there’s folks who dispute that...Existing nuclear is, new builds in western countries aren’t however. If we can get costs down, nuclear can likely play a role in providing baseload (I know there’s folks who dispute that usefulness of the concept with renewables, but it will likely fill in what solar/wind/batteries cannot) and frequency regulation (being predictably rotational versus solar or wind). I could see some smaller non-industrial countries (esp. the Pacific islands) going on wind and solar alone, but until an industrialized country adapts it the only examples we have of low-carbon grids involve nuclear and/or hydro.
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Comment on Signal, NordVPN, Proton to leave Canada over C-22 in ~society
nukeman Link ParentWhile I generally disagree with @nacho’s view, a warrant to access a phone that can’t be decrypted is effectively useless. It’s like having a search warrant to a house, but you cannot even...While I generally disagree with @nacho’s view, a warrant to access a phone that can’t be decrypted is effectively useless. It’s like having a search warrant to a house, but you cannot even forcibly enter it, let alone unlock it.
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Comment on 'The report's so stupid': The DNC 2024 autopsy is roiling US Democrats in ~society
nukeman LinkDirect link to the report. I skimmed it earlier. Definitely first draft quality. There’s a good chance it was never completed. Unlikely to satisfy any of the Dem factions. There’s no major...I skimmed it earlier. Definitely first draft quality. There’s a good chance it was never completed. Unlikely to satisfy any of the Dem factions. There’s no major discussion of issues (Gaza, inflation, crime/anti-social behavior, etc), and while I understand wanting to focus on political strategy over concerns that change cycle to cycle, given the significance there should’ve been at least some analysis. However, there is a good breakdown comparing Harris’ performance in NC versus Josh Stein’s in his gubernatorial race, although there aren’t cited sources which limits how much you can take away from it.
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Comment on TSA announces TSA Gold+ in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentSome are big, but a lot aren’t. Many only have flights to five or fewer destinations, some just one EAS flight to a hub.Some are big, but a lot aren’t. Many only have flights to five or fewer destinations, some just one EAS flight to a hub.
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Comment on TSA announces TSA Gold+ in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentThat was the standard pre-1973. January of 1973 was when the federal government began requiring passenger screening with metal detectors and carry-on inspections (checked baggage didn’t come until...That was the standard pre-1973. January of 1973 was when the federal government began requiring passenger screening with metal detectors and carry-on inspections (checked baggage didn’t come until the 1980s I believe).
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Comment on Tesla’s newest electric vehicle could jolt the trucking industry in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentCentralized emissions are a lot easier to control than millions of smaller engines, especially when Bubba can just do a DPF delete on his F250 Dually. At least for light duty vehicles, there was a...- Centralized emissions are a lot easier to control than millions of smaller engines, especially when Bubba can just do a DPF delete on his F250 Dually.
- At least for light duty vehicles, there was a study that showed EVs were cleaner on something like 48 states electric grids. You had to go to WV or WY (both very coal heavy) to get to the point where emissions/MPGs favored gasoline vehicles. Even a small number of zero-carbon sources swings things in favor of EVs.
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Comment on Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself in ~society
nukeman (edited )Link ParentAt Israel’s founding, the Haredim made up a much smaller proportion of the population. It really would’ve been an exemption then. Now it just seems like a loophole. -
Comment on Will Deiimos delete anyting I write now? in ~test
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Comment on Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves in the US in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentThe Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has a useful native plant search that can filter by state, habit, bloom time, soil temperature, and a host of other factors. We’re using it for planning our...I think I need someone to help me figure out which of the "weeds" I should keep around as native plants and which are maybe hazards/etc.
If you want something nice and low maintenance but still lawn-ish, clover is a common recommendation, there’s also various Eco-grass seed mixes (typically fine fescues, sometimes mixed with clover) that can give a natural lawn look.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentFrom a quick search, they are one of the many Chinese mobile phone manufacturers operating out of Shenzhen. Reviews are mixed.From a quick search, they are one of the many Chinese mobile phone manufacturers operating out of Shenzhen. Reviews are mixed.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
nukeman LinkGotta be honest, this is veering into “tablet and flip phone” territory, given that you are rarely using the phone or camera aspect. Any particular reason for “No Apple”? What’s your budget? How...Gotta be honest, this is veering into “tablet and flip phone” territory, given that you are rarely using the phone or camera aspect.
- Any particular reason for “No Apple”?
- What’s your budget?
- How much storage? 500 GB? 1 TB?
I suspect you’ll have to compromise on at least one thing.
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Comment on The banal horror of Jimmy Fallon in ~tv
nukeman Link ParentFallon is the Jimmy on an ice cream pint.Fallon is the Jimmy on an ice cream pint.
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Comment on From neat lawns to wild havens: how No Mow May is transforming England’s gardens in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentObviously there would need to be a thorough set of clinical trials and computer modeling to verify efficacy and non-target safety, but that gets easier every day as genome sequencing costs go...Obviously there would need to be a thorough set of clinical trials and computer modeling to verify efficacy and non-target safety, but that gets easier every day as genome sequencing costs go down.
And did you mean DDT?
Sounds about right, minus a lot of the tiny Reddit-alternatives and remaining forums. A lot of topic/issue-specific forums migrated to Reddit/Facebook/Discord in the 2010s.