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Comment on Inside the "three billion people" National Public Data breach in ~tech
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Comment on DeGoogling 2024: Replacing Photos, Gmail, and Search in ~tech
scituselectrum Link ParentI honestly have no idea because it is not clear to me what they meant by "model" in this context. It looks like the problem has to do with whether they used Insightface's training data. Based on...I honestly have no idea because it is not clear to me what they meant by "model" in this context. It looks like the problem has to do with whether they used Insightface's training data. Based on the reddit comment it sounds to me like they did, which goes against Insightface's license. They should be able to use the same library as long as they bring their own testing data, according to the license.
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Comment on DeGoogling 2024: Replacing Photos, Gmail, and Search in ~tech
scituselectrum LinkWhile searching for how Immich implemented its facial recognition feature, I came across this reddit post where the main developer states that they use Insightface to train their model. This is...While searching for how Immich implemented its facial recognition feature, I came across this reddit post where the main developer states that they use Insightface to train their model. This is problematic because Insightface explicitly states:
The training data containing the annotation (and the models trained with these data) are available for non-commercial research purposes only.
It is possible that they might run into issues as a consequence of that in the future given the non-research nature of the project. I have not used the product, but decided to share this finding here because I believe it can be problematic to attempt to create or share Google alternatives while at the same time not being careful with how said alternatives are implemented. It might be a good idea to contact the owner of the project to mention this.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club: Roadside Picnic, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky in ~books
scituselectrum Link ParentI'm in too! Thank you for organizing this :)I'm in too! Thank you for organizing this :)
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Comment on Thoughts on making Tildes groups more independent in ~tildes.official
scituselectrum Link ParentPerhaps you can survey the user base to answer that question. If >70% of users would subscribe to that group then add it to the core set. That way you minimize the number of clicks per new user.Perhaps you can survey the user base to answer that question. If >70% of users would subscribe to that group then add it to the core set. That way you minimize the number of clicks per new user.
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Comment on Thoughts on making Tildes groups more independent in ~tildes.official
scituselectrum Link ParentI agree this is a good compromise. I think it solves two major issues: (1) It will allow the larger groups to keep the uniform experience that Tildes is currently known for. (2) It will help...I agree this is a good compromise. I think it solves two major issues:
(1) It will allow the larger groups to keep the uniform experience that Tildes is currently known for.
(2) It will help smaller groups grow into their own niche, which will be especially helpful if city-based groups end up being created, for example.Another advantage you get is that, I believe, it will ease the learning curve of joining the site. I'd personally get discouraged if I create an account and have to set up everything from scratch (this is a minor annoyance I have with RSS feeds).
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Comment on Do you think school uniforms should be in all American/Canadian schools? in ~talk
scituselectrum Link ParentI like your anecdote, and I really enjoyed the way you describe the different aspects of the situation. Could it be the case that the possibility of one system being more efficient over the other...I like your anecdote, and I really enjoyed the way you describe the different aspects of the situation. Could it be the case that the possibility of one system being more efficient over the other is dependent on the culture?
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Comment on Do you think school uniforms should be in all American/Canadian schools? in ~talk
scituselectrum Link ParentI am not saying that we should conflate them whithin one institution. What I am trying to convey is that both of them might be used as educational experiences if used correctly. Now, what you...I am not saying that we should conflate them whithin one institution. What I am trying to convey is that both of them might be used as educational experiences if used correctly. Now, what you pointed out about people policing what girls wear to school is, in some cases true. That is why in my last paragraph I was, in a poor way, trying to convey the importance of boundaries in this kind of scenario.
In any case, I gave a little more thought to the topic and I believe I support the uniform system during the developmental phase on the individual. Of course with the exception of college, in which the individual is an adult (I make this clarification because I have heard of colleges that require uniform, but I have to admit that I have not seen this with my own eyes). -
Comment on Do you think school uniforms should be in all American/Canadian schools? in ~talk
scituselectrum LinkI am about to go to bed, so I'll try to be as concise as possible. I honestly think that the dress code (regardless of it allowing the student to dress "freely" or force them to wear an uniform)...I am about to go to bed, so I'll try to be as concise as possible.
I honestly think that the dress code (regardless of it allowing the student to dress "freely" or force them to wear an uniform) can be use as a tool to enhance the educational experience of the student as a member of our society. As an anecdotal experience I can say that in my school, which happens to be a private school, we were forced to use an uniform. The rationale behind this was to show us that we were equal, and to avoid any kind of socioeconomic discrimination. For the most part I can say that it work in the classes I was part of; although I am the first person to admit that is not always the case. I also have to say that it avoided us making groups based on our first impressions, which I believe fuel our initial biases and willingness to get to know certain people. Similarly, I can see how allowing the student to dress "freely" allows the student to learn about the difference in personality and taste of each individual. But, overall, I am biased towards the uniform system.
Now, my question to you is, what do you mean by a freak? That seems like a rather general term, and it can be used under this context to create discrimination based on how different people perceive others. I am not saying that you were trying to attack anyone in specific, but I do think that it is the kind of question we should pose when creating boundaries.
PS: Pardon any mistakes. I will check and edit the message tomorrow.
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Comment on Anyone want to talk philosophy? in ~talk
scituselectrum (edited )Link ParentI usually listen to Philosophize This!. I usually don't like podcasts, but I love the way he presents information.I usually listen to Philosophize This!. I usually don't like podcasts, but I love the way he presents information.
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Comment on Fountain pen corner in ~hobbies
scituselectrum Link ParentA good mechanical pencil can really make the difference. I got an Uni Kuru Toga and I don't regret spending a couple of extra bucks for that pencil.A good mechanical pencil can really make the difference. I got an Uni Kuru Toga and I don't regret spending a couple of extra bucks for that pencil.
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Comment on Fountain pen corner in ~hobbies
scituselectrum (edited )LinkI love fountain pens! I am pretty new to the hobby. Due to budget restraints, I haven't been able to get as many as I would like to have. So far I have a Pilot Metropolitan, 2 Wing Sung 3008, and...I love fountain pens! I am pretty new to the hobby. Due to budget restraints, I haven't been able to get as many as I would like to have. So far I have a Pilot Metropolitan, 2 Wing Sung 3008, and a Lamy Studio. I'll take a picture of them tomorrow.
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Comment on What's on everyone's mind today? in ~talk
scituselectrum Link ParentI'd say it depends on what you are trying to achieve by learning the language. C is better as a tool to better comprehend compilers, the operating system, and anything low-level in general. If...I'd say it depends on what you are trying to achieve by learning the language. C is better as a tool to better comprehend compilers, the operating system, and anything low-level in general. If what you are trying is to create an application for windows, C++ is a more reliable choice. In this case, it really depends on the goal of the person trying to learn the language.
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Comment on What's on everyone's mind today? in ~talk
scituselectrum Link ParentThat book is a must if you want to learn the language in depth! You will see that many college professors suggest that reading. One of the authors is Dennis Ritchie, the person who created C. The...That book is a must if you want to learn the language in depth! You will see that many college professors suggest that reading. One of the authors is Dennis Ritchie, the person who created C. The other one is Brian Kernighan, who is famous for being an amazing writer. Many CS people will recommend almost any book written by him.
TL;DR: Yes, it is still relevant.
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Comment on What's on everyone's mind today? in ~talk
scituselectrum Link ParentC is really similar to Java. Personally, I think C is a relatively easy (and even fun) language to learn. If you need help with anything just let me know!C is really similar to Java. Personally, I think C is a relatively easy (and even fun) language to learn. If you need help with anything just let me know!
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tildes
scituselectrum Link ParentTrue that! But it'd be interesting and would enrich us as a community (in my opinion though!) if we had more people from the right.True that! But it'd be interesting and would enrich us as a community (in my opinion though!) if we had more people from the right.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tildes
scituselectrum (edited )Link ParentYeah, such a massive concentration of a political ideology might be dangerous, especially in a forum as small as this one. I hope that in the future we get to see more diversity of ideologies. I...Yeah, such a massive concentration of a political ideology might be dangerous, especially in a forum as small as this one. I hope that in the future we get to see more diversity of ideologies. I think it is interesting nonetheless.
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Comment on What is you preferred password manager? in ~tech
scituselectrum (edited )Link ParentI assume you have used the first KeePass. If so, what do you think about KeePass2 in comparison to KeePass? Is it worth switching?I assume you have used the first KeePass. If so, what do you think about KeePass2 in comparison to KeePass? Is it worth switching?
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Comment on What will be ~ stereotypes in a while? in ~talk
scituselectrum Link ParentI can see the "self-congratulatory naval-gazing dwellers", but aren't we trying to fight echo chambers?I can see the "self-congratulatory naval-gazing dwellers", but aren't we trying to fight echo chambers?
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Comment on What books are you reading nowadays? in ~misc
scituselectrum Link ParentWhite Noise doesn't relate to Underworld and the way they are written is different. Underworld is more serious in tone than WN, which I personally like. I have never read The Sellout. What is it...White Noise doesn't relate to Underworld and the way they are written is different. Underworld is more serious in tone than WN, which I personally like.
I have never read The Sellout. What is it about?
Hey! Thank you for the information. Several news outlets are recommending https://npd.pentester.com/ I have never heard of the service and, thus, I am skeptical of it. Do you happen to be familiar with the site? If not, could you please check if a couple of the records leaked match the information showed by that site to at least confirm its validity?