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  1. Comment on US President Donald Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht in ~society

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    I doubt it's actually that deep. Releasing Ross isn't beneficial to anyone. (Other than Ross) Apparently he made a promise to libertarians. I really think that's all there's to it.

    I doubt it's actually that deep. Releasing Ross isn't beneficial to anyone. (Other than Ross)

    Apparently he made a promise to libertarians. I really think that's all there's to it.

    7 votes

  2. Comment on US President Donald Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht in ~society

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    I thought the sentencing was a bit excessive, he was definitely turned into an example. However, it all points to Ross ultimately believing he carried out hits on people who were undermining his...

    I thought the sentencing was a bit excessive, he was definitely turned into an example. However, it all points to Ross ultimately believing he carried out hits on people who were undermining his business. He's not as innocent as people make it out to be.

    Edit; would've rather seen Snowden, but, oh well...

    20 votes

  3. Comment on European Union orders X to hand over algorithm documents in ~tech

  4. Comment on Proton CEO tweets support for Donald Trump's Department of Justice pick and the US Republican Party in ~society

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    Very stupid move to use the official X account, however, I'm not particularly bothered, the service is good and they're right to stay out of politics moving forward. I'm numb to it, it's been...

    Very stupid move to use the official X account, however, I'm not particularly bothered, the service is good and they're right to stay out of politics moving forward.

    I'm numb to it, it's been 'person tweets X so now they're enemy number one' for years now.

    An archive link to some of their correspondence has me even less concerned, but that's me taking the information at face value.

    7 votes

  5. Comment on Does a picture prove anything anymore? in ~arts

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    Trust proves things, which is why cryptography is more important than ever.

    Trust proves things, which is why cryptography is more important than ever.

    9 votes

  6. Comment on Meta is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a 'community notes' system similar to X in ~tech

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    Didn't he open it up, pretty sure Birdwatch was only for select users. I'm hugely in favor of community notes, I much prefer it over centralized authority because nobody gets to whine about who's...

    At least before Musk took over.

    Didn't he open it up, pretty sure Birdwatch was only for select users.

    I'm hugely in favor of community notes, I much prefer it over centralized authority because nobody gets to whine about who's behind it.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Why Canada should join the EU in ~society

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    Obvious logical discrepancy aside, I feel like I'm reading an alt history reddit post

    Obvious logical discrepancy aside,

    The EU would go from having a population density not far from China’s to that of America—assuming enough Greeks or Belgians volunteer to live in rather chilly conditions.

    I feel like I'm reading an alt history reddit post

    3 votes

  8. Comment on AI and ethics - CP in ~talk

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    A creep genuinely attempted this in the Netherlands 4 years ago, it went about as well as you would expect. link (Dutch)

    nobody is going to come forward and push through relaxed laws for child porn

    A creep genuinely attempted this in the Netherlands 4 years ago, it went about as well as you would expect. link (Dutch)

    5 votes

  9. Comment on AI and ethics - CP in ~talk

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    I worry such content serves as a gateway to CSAM, thus "increasing hunger", as @V17 put it, People tend to get desensitized to things, and that never ends well. This topic is probably much older...

    I worry such content serves as a gateway to CSAM, thus "increasing hunger", as @V17 put it, People tend to get desensitized to things, and that never ends well.

    This topic is probably much older than AI, but with artificial intelligence, the quality/effort scale hugely shifts.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on Half-Life 3 playtests begin and 2025 reveal “quite possible,” says Valve insider in ~games

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    "Half Life? You mean G-Man from Skibidi toilet?"

    if you said Half-Life to them, they'd likely give you a blank stare.

    "Half Life? You mean G-Man from Skibidi toilet?"

    8 votes

  11. Comment on Half-Life 3 playtests begin and 2025 reveal “quite possible,” says Valve insider in ~games

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    Revealing anything in 2025 would be overshadowed by GTA VI

    Revealing anything in 2025 would be overshadowed by GTA VI

    6 votes

  12. Comment on Deception, lies, and Valve - Valve's role in CS gambling in ~games

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    I agree with the conclusion of the video, however, it bothers me how absolutely petty the people involved are. Nobody wants to look in the mirror. Everyone (including the victims) points back at...

    I agree with the conclusion of the video, however, it bothers me how absolutely petty the people involved are. Nobody wants to look in the mirror. Everyone (including the victims) points back at Valve for enabling their acts.

    Whilst I agree gambling addiction is a huge issue, everyone involved is well into the acceptance which makes it even more bizarre of any of them to point fingers.

    Children don't understand the psychology involved, but these grown ups do.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on o3 - wow in ~tech

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    ARC is interesting because it's a trivial human task that AI can't comprehend. Unless that changes, it's definitely indicative of lacking something fundamental to achieving whatever may be defined...

    ARC is interesting because it's a trivial human task that AI can't comprehend.

    Unless that changes, it's definitely indicative of lacking something fundamental to achieving whatever may be defined as "intelligence"

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Weird game "Catly" revealed at The Game Awards might be some kind of AI generated grift or scam in ~games

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    I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, they seem like an NFT project studio pivoting to actual game development.

    I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, they seem like an NFT project studio pivoting to actual game development.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Elon Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets in ~society

  16. Comment on Why Elon Musk doesn’t have access to SpaceX’s biggest government secrets in ~space

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    I don't see why he needs to know, so, it makes sense he doesn't. It doesn't affect the way the company is ran whatsoever.

    I don't see why he needs to know, so, it makes sense he doesn't. It doesn't affect the way the company is ran whatsoever.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Contempt culture and its currency in ~tech

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    Why define a new term for what's elitist behaviour?

    Why define a new term for what's elitist behaviour?

    5 votes

  18. Comment on Googly eyes uber alles! in ~arts

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    I think these statues have endured much more wear and tear in just the weather..?

    The "Phoenix Rising" sculpture may even need to be repainted entirely.

    I think these statues have endured much more wear and tear in just the weather..?

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania in ~news

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    What a bizarre comparison. I can think of many ways in which public outrage causes change way before opting for murder... And I don't think so, actually, I think barely anyone even knew who he was...

    Murder is generally bad, but would you fault a jew for killing Hilter in 1938?

    What a bizarre comparison.

    The killing of this specific CEO, was pretty much a matter of when, not if.

    I can think of many ways in which public outrage causes change way before opting for murder... And I don't think so, actually, I think barely anyone even knew who he was until the assassination, then heard the backstory, and nodded along.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on The Witcher IV | Cinematic reveal trailer in ~games

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    Who dislikes Ciri...?

    Regardless, I think that the Witcher fan base will hate a woman as a protagonist.

    Who dislikes Ciri...?

    11 votes