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Comment on Jimmy Kimmel pulled “indefinitely” by ABC after Charlie Kirk comments in ~tv
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Comment on Is OpenWRT worthwhile at home? in ~comp
ogre LinkI’ve been running openWRT on a belkin router for ~3 years. I feel like I actually own the router, versus stock firmware that’s locked down and untrustworthy. I use it for peace of mind and dns...I’ve been running openWRT on a belkin router for ~3 years. I feel like I actually own the router, versus stock firmware that’s locked down and untrustworthy. I use it for peace of mind and dns filtering.
In the future I would rather purchase a “prosumer” router whose stock firmware is reputable. I like to tinker, but I would rather my router just work than manage updates and debug broken configs.
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Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes
ogre LinkI don’t think this is a significant threat tildes faces. Consider compassionate interpretation. Maybe that’s just how some people communicate. As an aside, whenever a topic like this pops up...I don’t think this is a significant threat tildes faces. Consider compassionate interpretation. Maybe that’s just how some people communicate.
As an aside, whenever a topic like this pops up referencing some nameless user’s comments I always think “god I hope this isn’t about me.”
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Comment on iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Air announced in ~tech
ogre Link ParentThere are ad blocking extensions for safari, like AdGuard. I use Orion, it ports a few Firefox extensions including uBlock origin. It works well enough. -
Comment on Samification of the current Web in ~design
ogre Link ParentThanks for the link because I like their design a lot! It’s too over the top, but I appreciate they swung for the fences. It’s inspiring :)Though, I certainly am not fond of whatever https://pierre.co/ has going on, so maybe let's not go that way.
Thanks for the link because I like their design a lot! It’s too over the top, but I appreciate they swung for the fences. It’s inspiring :)
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
ogre Link ParentI think there was a big push to convert flash games for html5 years ago after the big browsers dropped support. It does run a bit poorly on my iphone, maybe it was an automated effort.I think there was a big push to convert flash games for html5 years ago after the big browsers dropped support. It does run a bit poorly on my iphone, maybe it was an automated effort.
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
ogre LinkThe most well known flash game of my youth was The Impossible Quiz. My friends and I would strategically trade solutions at lunch, trying not to give too many answers otherwise the other person...The most well known flash game of my youth was The Impossible Quiz. My friends and I would strategically trade solutions at lunch, trying not to give too many answers otherwise the other person might finish the quiz first.
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Comment on Paramount Skydance prepares Ellison-backed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in ~movies
ogre LinkGood god can these people stop acquiring everything under the sun for one second??Good god can these people stop acquiring everything under the sun for one second??
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Comment on The evidence that AI is destroying jobs for young people just got stronger in ~tech
ogre Link ParentI found senior engineers’ guidance to be invaluable early in my career, and I still hold my lead’s tidbits of wisdom in high regard. Working on toy projects in my own time is a great way to...I found senior engineers’ guidance to be invaluable early in my career, and I still hold my lead’s tidbits of wisdom in high regard. Working on toy projects in my own time is a great way to experiment but the bulk of my knowledge comes from working on production codebases and iterating on feedback from those more experienced than me.
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Comment on The evidence that AI is destroying jobs for young people just got stronger in ~tech
ogre LinkI haven’t come across pro-AI gospel that addresses this. What are the long term impacts of not giving juniors on the job experience? Will we see lower skilled or fewer seniors? Will there be a...Senior workers rely more on tacit knowledge, which is the tips and tricks of the trade that aren’t written down. It appears what younger workers know overlaps more with what LLMs can replace.
I haven’t come across pro-AI gospel that addresses this. What are the long term impacts of not giving juniors on the job experience? Will we see lower skilled or fewer seniors? Will there be a higher demand for seniors with good junior experience? Maybe I’m overestimating how many seniors we’ll need in a couple decades.
I’d like to see a study focusing on whether or not senior employee wages are affected by the reduction in hiring. I doubt the savings are going back into the seniors’ pockets.
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Comment on How do you manage separate development environments on your computer? in ~tech
ogre LinkCan you elaborate on why you’re uncomfortable with installing deno? Is this a security or privacy concern?Can you elaborate on why you’re uncomfortable with installing deno? Is this a security or privacy concern?
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Comment on Which other sites do you visit? in ~tech
ogre Link ParentYeah, it’s disappointing when a good link doesn’t have any comments. But I think it’s a fair trade off for the reduction in noise.Yeah, it’s disappointing when a good link doesn’t have any comments. But I think it’s a fair trade off for the reduction in noise.
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Comment on Which other sites do you visit? in ~tech
ogre LinkLobste.rs, HackerNews, Bluesky in that order. Even though HN/BS have gone downhill in quality for different reasons, I still open them up out of muscle memory. Most of the time I don’t even like...Lobste.rs, HackerNews, Bluesky in that order. Even though HN/BS have gone downhill in quality for different reasons, I still open them up out of muscle memory. Most of the time I don’t even like what I see on either.
Lobsters is like HackerNews without VC nonsense and better moderation. I think the discussions on lobsters are better because it’s invite only.
I’ve been trying to branch out into the fediverse, or even the tildeverse, but I haven’t found my crowd. I’m curious if anyone has advice for finding a community in those realms when the pool is so big.
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Comment on $30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process in ~transport
ogre Link ParentThis is earnings call lingo for “subscription revenue.”The new EVs will be software-defined
This is earnings call lingo for “subscription revenue.”
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Comment on Is AI actually useful for anyone here? in ~tech
ogre Link ParentI actually think a lot of their LLM usage is understandable. My friend with social anxiety probably feels an immense weight lifted off his shoulders, and while that’s great I can’t help but be...I actually think a lot of their LLM usage is understandable. My friend with social anxiety probably feels an immense weight lifted off his shoulders, and while that’s great I can’t help but be disappointed that talking to him has changed so much. My mom would previously use google search for medical advice, but that experience has degraded to the point that it’s more convenient to use an LLM instead. I imagine that’s the gateway for most people. I don’t think it’s the right solution but it’s not my place to fight it.
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Comment on Is AI actually useful for anyone here? in ~tech
ogre LinkIt pains me to see widespread adoption of LLMs. That doesn’t sound like a healthy mindset, and I worried for some time that I’m a luddite, or crotchety, or some other out-group. However I think I...- Exemplary
It pains me to see widespread adoption of LLMs. That doesn’t sound like a healthy mindset, and I worried for some time that I’m a luddite, or crotchety, or some other out-group. However I think I finally understand why I feel this way. When I see my friends, family, and coworkers using these services everyday I’m not upset because they’ve bought into hype for a product that can’t perform the miracles it claims. I’m upset because I see people hurting themselves. A lifelong friend who’s struggled with social anxiety runs all of his text communication through LLMs, he’s completely lost his own voice in writing. Conversations with him feel sterile and inhuman, I just want my friend to feel comfortable again. My brother talks to an LLM all day about his conspiracy theories and it tells him he’s right after calculating the probability of every possible scenario. My mother gets all of her medical advice from an LLM, despite begging her to see an actual doctor. My father in law will interrupt conversations to announce that he’s asking an LLM for input and proudly share the output like it’s gold. A lonely friend who’s recently had a baby chats with an LLM instead of talking to his wife or friends. Junior engineers at work can’t write or read code without an LLM. I see people losing their humanity, outsourcing it to a computer program. I see the largest tech corporations successfully pulling off another massive transfer of wealth via deskilling and layoffs. I don’t think that makes me a crotchety out of touch luddite. Although, maybe it does? The luddites had some worthwhile concerns.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Hardcore - Live at 20:00 UTC today in ~games
ogre Link ParentI’m still alive. It may not be fair because I didn’t log in at all yesterday. I did manage to tame a happy ghast, and complete a pilgrimage to our cultural capital. And leave low brow graffiti...I’m still alive. It may not be fair because I didn’t log in at all yesterday. I did manage to tame a happy ghast, and complete a pilgrimage to our cultural capital. And leave low brow graffiti where I could.
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Comment on Where should I shop for a tuxedo? in ~life.style
ogre Link ParentI’ve got quite a few seamstresses local to me, I’ll call around to see if any do tuxedo rentals. Thanks for the tip. I’m thinking $750 is my max, as that’s about the cheapest tux from Suit Supply....I’ve got quite a few seamstresses local to me, I’ll call around to see if any do tuxedo rentals. Thanks for the tip.
I’m thinking $750 is my max, as that’s about the cheapest tux from Suit Supply. I’m less concerned about the price than value/quality.
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Where should I shop for a tuxedo?
My best friend is getting married soon and it’s a black tie event. I’m in a privileged position, I want to spend a little extra to dress well (some friendly fashion competition between the men,...
My best friend is getting married soon and it’s a black tie event. I’m in a privileged position, I want to spend a little extra to dress well (some friendly fashion competition between the men, and my own vanity).
What I know: I want a tuxedo that will fit & look nicer than a rental from Men’s Wearhouse. I really like a tailored suit I bought from Suit Supply, but I’d rather not buy a tuxedo I’ll likely only wear once.
What I don’t know: Anything about businesses other than Men’s Wearhouse that do tuxedo rentals.
Does anyone have suggestions for businesses they’ve personally rented tuxedos from?
Some of the tuxedos at Suit Supply sell for around $750 USD. How much do non-Men’s Wearhouse tuxedo rentals cost?
Does a tailored tuxedo look that much better than a rental to justify buying instead of renting?
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani’s logo looked nothing like a logo: The bodega-influenced visual language of an outsider campaign for mayor of New York City in ~design
ogre LinkI hadn’t heard of Zohran until after he beat Cuomo, so this is my first time seeing his campaign graphics. The blue and yellow work well together. Reminds me of Fallout 4’s bright colors. I hope...I hadn’t heard of Zohran until after he beat Cuomo, so this is my first time seeing his campaign graphics. The blue and yellow work well together. Reminds me of Fallout 4’s bright colors. I hope he wins so we get to see designs for a reelection campaign.
This is putting my stomach in knots. What can we do? I always vote, donate, beg my family not to vote republican, and beg my non-voting friends to vote. It feels like all of that effort was wasted when republicans get elected anyway.