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  1. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of September 15 in ~society

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    It’s not really new here - the EB-5 visa has existed for 30+ years and is essentially the same in principle, with the caveat that you create 10 jobs. The proposal is essentially to raise the cost...

    It’s not really new here - the EB-5 visa has existed for 30+ years and is essentially the same in principle, with the caveat that you create 10 jobs. The proposal is essentially to raise the cost and remove the veneer of job creation.

    Still fair to say it’s a bad idea, but it’s important to note that there is precedent in the US for something like this - for better or worse.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of September 8 in ~society

  3. Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life

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    Same here. Always excellent customer service (been with them for nearly 15 years). They even sent us a housewarming gift when we ordered a cashiers check for our house down payment.

    Same here. Always excellent customer service (been with them for nearly 15 years). They even sent us a housewarming gift when we ordered a cashiers check for our house down payment.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Spotify is adding direct messaging to their music streaming app in ~tech

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    I can’t imagine someone I actually want to talk with caring so deeply about being able to message me on Spotify specifically vs one of the many dedicated messaging platforms.

    It doesn't matter. Someone will pester you to activate it or criticize you for not doing so.

    I can’t imagine someone I actually want to talk with caring so deeply about being able to message me on Spotify specifically vs one of the many dedicated messaging platforms.

  5. Comment on Data centers don't raise people's water bills in ~tech

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    Probably even less than an equivalently sized office or other business, honestly. Data centers generally don’t have a ton of employees in them at any one time, relative to their physical size.

    that would be just standard business use levels.

    Probably even less than an equivalently sized office or other business, honestly. Data centers generally don’t have a ton of employees in them at any one time, relative to their physical size.

    5 votes

  6. Comment on What is a non-problematic word that you avoid using? in ~talk

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    “Resources” to solely mean people always sounds strange to me, but we tend to use it as a catch all to collectively cover people, funding, and tools to do a project, etc. - which feels more natural.

    “Resources” to solely mean people always sounds strange to me, but we tend to use it as a catch all to collectively cover people, funding, and tools to do a project, etc. - which feels more natural.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Spotify is adding direct messaging to their music streaming app in ~tech

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    Except for all of the people here who are under 40? I’d be willing to bet that Tildes skews older than other places online, but there are plenty of people here in their 20s and 30s. Some of us...

    folks on here have no idea what anyone under 40 actually wants and likes

    Except for all of the people here who are under 40? I’d be willing to bet that Tildes skews older than other places online, but there are plenty of people here in their 20s and 30s.

    Some of us just have no interest in “playing” with media in that way. I neither need nor want to respond to (or even know) what my friends are listening to in the moment.

    23 votes

  8. Comment on Always invest in good tires in ~transport

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    The Maverick, particularly the hybrid, has great fuel economy. People regularly get 45-55mpg if they drive carefully.

    The Maverick, particularly the hybrid, has great fuel economy. People regularly get 45-55mpg if they drive carefully.

    4 votes

  9. Comment on $30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process in ~transport

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    Polestar (Volvo) and Lucid both make EV sedans, neither would be considered affordable new, but you can get a used Polestar 2 in the $25k-30k range. That’s still not truly cheap, but it’s more...

    Polestar (Volvo) and Lucid both make EV sedans, neither would be considered affordable new, but you can get a used Polestar 2 in the $25k-30k range. That’s still not truly cheap, but it’s more approachable for the average person than 60-70k.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on $30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process in ~transport

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    We don’t get Renault, Citroen, or Peugeot in the US (except sometimes as a rebadge under a different make). Nor do we get Skoda, Seat, or Cupra (personally, I’ve only ever heard of Skoda in the VW...

    We don’t get Renault, Citroen, or Peugeot in the US (except sometimes as a rebadge under a different make). Nor do we get Skoda, Seat, or Cupra (personally, I’ve only ever heard of Skoda in the VW list).

    5 votes

  11. Comment on $30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process in ~transport

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    This is no longer true on the 2025, sadly - they’ve removed climate controls (and weirdly there’s no physical play/pause button anywhere - even the steering wheel). Still love my Maverick though....

    Every critical function can be controlled with physical buttons and knobs.

    This is no longer true on the 2025, sadly - they’ve removed climate controls (and weirdly there’s no physical play/pause button anywhere - even the steering wheel).

    Still love my Maverick though. I would’ve 100% gone electric if they had a compact or midsize EV truck that was affordable.

    7 votes

  12. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of August 11 in ~society

  13. Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech

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    I take issue with the way you’re framing this. It is not a “man-centric” view to say that all people should be subject to the same sets of rules and protections. I’ve stated that I understand the...

    I take issue with the way you’re framing this. It is not a “man-centric” view to say that all people should be subject to the same sets of rules and protections.

    I’ve stated that I understand the reasons this app exists, and why people feel they want/need to use it. I simply don’t think that the ends justify the means here, when “the means” strips a significant population of their options for legal recourse in a scenario that can have life-ruining consequences.

    12 votes

  14. Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech

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    This does not follow - the app has all of the flaws, but the impact is limited to a subset of population (i.e. men) who are barred from accessing the space. So it inherently filters users to those...

    If it truly has all the flaws and none of the protections then women wouldn't use it.

    This does not follow - the app has all of the flaws, but the impact is limited to a subset of population (i.e. men) who are barred from accessing the space. So it inherently filters users to those who are not impacted by the flaws, but those flaws are still present.

    The anonymous nature of the app, combined with the fact that the group of people being spoken about are unable to even see what is being said about themselves, means that the targets are stripped of the protections they have within the legal system. They have no recourse if they are being defamed, which can have real and serious repercussions on their lives.

    17 votes

  15. Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech

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    This is an extrajudicial system that has the same flaws, and none of the protections of the legal system. Whether the targets here are less vulnerable in your eyes or not, evidentiary standards...

    it exposes vulnerable people to risk be it physical, social, or reputational.

    This is an extrajudicial system that has the same flaws, and none of the protections of the legal system.

    Whether the targets here are less vulnerable in your eyes or not, evidentiary standards exist for a reason, as does the right to face one’s accuser.

    12 votes

  16. Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech

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    I think this app was ripe for abuse, even before the data breach. I get why it’s appealing for people on the surface, but the implications of an app like this are troubling. Particularly when the...

    I think this app was ripe for abuse, even before the data breach. I get why it’s appealing for people on the surface, but the implications of an app like this are troubling. Particularly when the targets have no recourse to address libelous statements, no ability to control the use of their likeness, etc.

    This seems like it would certainly run afoul of EU laws, but even if legal in the US, I think it’s unethical in its implementation.

    29 votes

  17. Comment on Aerophobia is having a moment in ~health.mental

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    Riding a motorcycle is obviously inherently more risky than being in a car if an accident happens, but it really isn’t too bad statistically on the whole if you control for: being sober riding in...

    Riding a motorcycle is obviously inherently more risky than being in a car if an accident happens, but it really isn’t too bad statistically on the whole if you control for:

    • being sober
    • riding in control (not speeding, riding appropriately for weather/light conditions, etc.)
    • wearing proper protective gear
    • proper maintenance of tires, brakes, etc.

    Of course things can still happen that are outside your control but, if you check all of those boxes, you drastically reduce the odds of an accident and increase the chances that you survive without serious injuries in the event of one.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Weather forecast is for extreme heat in Europe. Heat related deaths are expected. in ~enviro

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    I think that was in reference to the “mostly natural gas” part of the statement.

    I think that was in reference to the “mostly natural gas” part of the statement.

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Calgary brings fluoride back to its drinking water in ~health

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    This is true, and if you’re on well water you should be getting it tested when moving in, and probably periodically after that. Not just for this, but to understand the water quality in general...

    This is true, and if you’re on well water you should be getting it tested when moving in, and probably periodically after that.

    Not just for this, but to understand the water quality in general and ensure you’re treating it appropriately.

    4 votes

  20. Comment on Calgary brings fluoride back to its drinking water in ~health

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    Your PCP may also be able/willing to prescribe it, if that’s easier for you. Worth calling and asking, anyway. Also, if you have kids - we had Rx multivitamins with fluoride as kids, which might...

    Your PCP may also be able/willing to prescribe it, if that’s easier for you. Worth calling and asking, anyway.

    Also, if you have kids - we had Rx multivitamins with fluoride as kids, which might be worth asking their pediatrician about.

    1 vote