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  1. Comment on US President Donald Trump halts tariffs on Canada and Mexico as both offer new border security plans in ~society

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    It’s an additional 10 on top of an existing 25

    It’s an additional 10 on top of an existing 25

    3 votes
  2. Comment on US President Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs against Canada, Mexico starting Tuesday; 10% against China in ~society

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    Like we’d even get to vote — we’d be Puerto Rico 2.0.

    Like we’d even get to vote — we’d be Puerto Rico 2.0.

    11 votes
  3. Comment on My hair is thinning. Tips and tricks, please! in ~life.style

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    My hair is thinning on the top of my head. I chose option C which is just wear a hat when I go out unless I've recently got a haircut.

    My hair is thinning on the top of my head.

    I chose option C which is just wear a hat when I go out unless I've recently got a haircut.

    1 vote
  4. Comment on Hacking Subaru: Tracking and Controlling Cars via the STARLINK Admin Panel in ~comp

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    Most manufacturers have only just recently started signing their CAN messages. It’s why comma AI can drive your vehicle on vehicles a few years old but doesn’t work on many newer models.

    Most manufacturers have only just recently started signing their CAN messages. It’s why comma AI can drive your vehicle on vehicles a few years old but doesn’t work on many newer models.

    4 votes
  5. Comment on US President Donald Trump’s executive orders already face pushback, legal challenges in ~society

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    I think this is the biggest one. Everyone showing up to have their bread buttered is a little gross but not unexpected in a world with a vindictive president looking to enrich himself and his...

    Silicon Valley (corporate America as a whole, rather) is buddying up with the new administration.

    I think this is the biggest one. Everyone showing up to have their bread buttered is a little gross but not unexpected in a world with a vindictive president looking to enrich himself and his friends.

    As for the other two, I think people are starting to learn it's better to keep the powder dry when dealing with Trump. The constant reporting and rage cycles only help people tune out any Trump criticism at all. I think we'll be much better served waiting for Trump to fuck something up before banging on the drums.

    16 votes
  6. Comment on US President Donald Trump to issue executive orders to end birthright citizenship, limit gender identity — incoming official in ~lgbt

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    No problem, sorry for the confusion.

    No problem, sorry for the confusion.

    4 votes
  7. Comment on US President Donald Trump to issue executive orders to end birthright citizenship, limit gender identity — incoming official in ~lgbt

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    I'm talking about the Nazi salute. At the time of posting, this topic had 14 comments and the salute one had about 40 very quickly before it was locked.

    I'm talking about the Nazi salute. At the time of posting, this topic had 14 comments and the salute one had about 40 very quickly before it was locked.

    7 votes
  8. Comment on US President Donald Trump to issue executive orders to end birthright citizenship, limit gender identity — incoming official in ~lgbt

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    I get it, it's deeply unsettling. But that's exactly why he did it. And exactly why he did it in a way that's not a perfect replica. In my opinion the reaction it generates is so oversized...

    I get it, it's deeply unsettling. But that's exactly why he did it. And exactly why he did it in a way that's not a perfect replica.

    In my opinion the reaction it generates is so oversized compared to the effect that the constant drone of outrage helps allows swing voters to tune out Trump criticism.

    3 votes
  9. Comment on What are the strengths of the left in US politics? in ~society

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    Thanks for the shoutout but I'm not sure this was me. I searched my comments for 'communist', 'communism', 'marxist', 'marxism' and 'socilaism' and didn't find it at least. I did however find...

    Except for, uh, all those authoritarian communist and socialist states that totally did compromise on autonomy and human rights to absolutely fucking ravage their populations. I think it was @streblo who long ago, in response to one of my old comments, wrote something to the effect of "communism is an extremely effective ideology, it just often runs perpendicular to the interests of its people". I'm pretty sure the context of that response was me pointing out that the Soviet Union, in 1917, went from being the last pseudo-feudalist state in Europe, to a world super power in less than thirty years. That's not the most historically sound analysis though, and you came here for unhinged ranting not Soviet history, so let's move on

    Thanks for the shoutout but I'm not sure this was me. I searched my comments for 'communist', 'communism', 'marxist', 'marxism' and 'socilaism' and didn't find it at least. I did however find this, which is sadly relevant today in a way much worse than we thought possible in early 2021:

    https://tildes.net/~society/vdi/the_republican_party_is_now_in_its_end_stages#comment-683r

    3 votes
  10. Comment on US President Donald Trump to issue executive orders to end birthright citizenship, limit gender identity — incoming official in ~lgbt

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    I think you should re-read what I wrote or ask me for clarification if I failed to convey my point correctly. I don't disagree with you. I'm just lamenting how Trump and co. can predictably...

    I think you should re-read what I wrote or ask me for clarification if I failed to convey my point correctly.

    I don't disagree with you. I'm just lamenting how Trump and co. can predictably generate outrage over some inconsequential thing that over time works to inoculate people from Trump criticism because it's all outrage all the time.

    5 votes
  11. Comment on US President Donald Trump to issue executive orders to end birthright citizenship, limit gender identity — incoming official in ~lgbt

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    Perhaps Tildes is not the most accurate microcosm, but in my opinion if you want to understand why opposition to Trump has been ineffective just look at how many comments this post has vs. the...

    Perhaps Tildes is not the most accurate microcosm, but in my opinion if you want to understand why opposition to Trump has been ineffective just look at how many comments this post has vs. the Elon Musk salute post.

    People really need to stop giving attention to things clearly designed to steal their attention.

    27 votes
  12. Comment on Arcy Drive - Louie (Acoustic) (2024) in ~music

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    Yea I did actually find them via a Youtube short. A rare algorithm win imo. Weird that they're getting boosted that much, or maybe we have similar tastes.

    Yea I did actually find them via a Youtube short.

    A rare algorithm win imo. Weird that they're getting boosted that much, or maybe we have similar tastes.

    1 vote
  13. Comment on More than a dozen US states have passed new laws that led to restrictions on pornography. Now, the Supreme Court will weigh in. in ~society

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    Yes, I have kids. I think millennials and xennials dramatically overestimate the average computer literacy of today’s kids. Regardless, I don’t think it’s very difficult to keep even a budding pen...

    Yes, I have kids.

    I think millennials and xennials dramatically overestimate the average computer literacy of today’s kids.

    Regardless, I don’t think it’s very difficult to keep even a budding pen tester from accessing inappropriate material at home. Of course, controlling what happens outside the house is a lot more difficult which is why having frank and honest conversations with your kids should be step one.

    5 votes
  14. Comment on More than a dozen US states have passed new laws that led to restrictions on pornography. Now, the Supreme Court will weigh in. in ~society

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    Yes, I'd like to think this is very achievable. I agree it needs to be made easier and more obvious for parents but it already is easy and obvious for the 90% of parents whose child's only device...

    Kids nowadays are smarter than ever, you really think you can stop 8-year-olds learning python already from figuring out how to get to porn?

    Yes, I'd like to think this is very achievable. I agree it needs to be made easier and more obvious for parents but it already is easy and obvious for the 90% of parents whose child's only device is a phone or tablet.

    2 votes
  15. Comment on This could be the beginning of the end for fire insurance in California in ~finance

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    Trees actually make fires worse. Grass and small brush fires are usually pretty controllable, it's really dense forests that provide the energy for these rapidly moving and unpredictable fires...

    They were living in a tinderbox. The fires would just come back again and burn those houses too. It was just a matter of time. Instead they should plant trees there to slow the wind and help promote water retention[1]. Something that will make the place less fire prone or at least less damaging when fires do happen.

    Trees actually make fires worse. Grass and small brush fires are usually pretty controllable, it's really dense forests that provide the energy for these rapidly moving and unpredictable fires that are the biggest risk to communities. So communities that have recently burned badly are actually probably safe at least for the next 50+ years.

    In my opinion as a layperson, insurance companies need to work with high risk communities and building owners to create some sort of standardized and regulated fire prevention requirements. There should be varying levels of incentives/requirements for fireproofing at both the building and community levels. Greenbelt interfaces and the edges of a town in a forested area need to have mandatory firebreaks that are maintained yearly. Homeowners, especially those living on said interfaces need to remove high risk fuel like cedar hedges and large trees. Some of it won't be popular but if the alternative is cost-prohibitive or even lack of insurance I'm sure you can get people on board.

    My parents live in a high-risk area right on the edge of a greenbelt and they have spent a decent amount of money fireproofing. But if your neighbors aren't participating it's not going to be very effective and I think tying it to insurance is a good plan for all parties.

    15 votes
  16. Comment on Merry Christmas, people of Tildes in ~talk

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    Merry Christmas and Happy new years everyone. Mortgaging my home to keep the beef Wellington tradition going.

    Merry Christmas and Happy new years everyone.

    Mortgaging my home to keep the beef Wellington tradition going.

    5 votes
  17. Comment on Microsoft says having a TPM is "non-negotiable" for Windows 11 in ~tech

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    A lot of people do this because the most common reason to FDE is in case someone yoinks your whole PC.

    You can enable bitlocker without a TPM, but you need to type in a password before your computer can boot, so almost nobody does that.

    A lot of people do this because the most common reason to FDE is in case someone yoinks your whole PC.

    2 votes
  18. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    If you know how to sew, I find the homemade microwaveable bean bags to be faster and retain heat for much longer. Also, no worries about water leaks. You don’t need much in the way of skills, just...

    If you know how to sew, I find the homemade microwaveable bean bags to be faster and retain heat for much longer. Also, no worries about water leaks.

    You don’t need much in the way of skills, just sew two ~10 inch squares of cotton flannel together and fill about half the volume with dried beans or rice.

    If you chuck that thing in the microwave for 2-4 minutes it will stay warm for several hours. And if your sewing holds up it will last years as well, I’ve had mine for about ten years.

    3 votes
  19. Comment on 2024 Spotify Wrapped thread in ~music

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    Hmm, not sure that's correct. I'm not a heavy Youtube playlist user but from what I can tell my music playlists show up in Youtube as well but they're not videos just songs with the album art as...

    Hmm, not sure that's correct.

    I'm not a heavy Youtube playlist user but from what I can tell my music playlists show up in Youtube as well but they're not videos just songs with the album art as the 'video'. I don't see any of my video playlists in Youtube Music.

    For my use case it's perfect but I don't have any Youtube playlists I really use besides "watch later" and "liked" videos. But if you're a heavy cataloguer of videos I can see how polluting the playlists section could annoy you.