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I waddled onto the beach and stole found a computer to use.

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Note: I'm moderating a handful of communities in more of a caretaker role. If you want to take one on, send me a message and I'll share more info :)

  • Rahul Goel wants to give Canada its Apollo moment | betakit.com

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  • At the same time, space is a growing industry that will likely change the way we do things on the surface. I'd rather that we have some control over that than leave everything up to the americans. We could also benefit economically and use those funds for projects in other sectors.

    There are also some direct practical applications, like satellite Internet in remote regions, and Earth observation / climate research.

    I don't know how it will all play out, but this seems like a good thing. Why pay musk for starlink and spacex launches when we can set up something for ourselves.

  • Friendica's marketing is terrible.

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  • Thanks for linking the creator 😊, nice to meet you @lightone

  • Friendica's marketing is terrible.

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  • Issue 2: Terrible mascot.

    Mastodon has their mastodon carrying a knapsack. Lemmy has the lemming face. Pixelfed has a cute red panda. Friendica has.....some kind of demented looking rabbit with bugged out eyes? Seriously, what the hell is this?

    I had no idea lol

    https://joinfediverse.wiki/Fediverse_mascots

    I like it, but I get what you mean 😄

  • I've been working on a guide to Pocket alternatives

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  • Being able to compare between options would help me pick which one I want to use :)

    Alternatively, a way to filter the full list would be helpful. That way I can select the items that I need and see everything that has what I need.

    This for example:

    https://www.lemmyapps.com/

  • I've been working on a guide to Pocket alternatives

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  • It would be cool if there was a table to compare them with, since right now you'd have to open each of them to check.

    Thank you for putting it together though!

  • I've been working on a guide to Pocket alternatives

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  • You can add an image to the thumbnail field to get the best of both options :)

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    How do we feel about Lemmy communities that ban others based on a protected characteristics e.g. gender, sexuality, etc?

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  • How so?

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    How do we feel about Lemmy communities that ban others based on a protected characteristics e.g. gender, sexuality, etc?

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  • I think it's reasonable that some communities will want to cater to a specific topic / group of people. If you want to discuss a similar topic, there's nothing stopping you from posting about it in another community or making your own community/instance.

    If someone doesn't want to engage with you, it's silly to try and force them to engage with you.

  • Japan scraps U.S. meeting after Washington demands more defense spending

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  • Github has started charging me on the free tier?

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  • Was the timing of the protests the problem in your opinion? The way that it was done?

    In your opinion, how should supporters of a party express what they want changed with an electoral platform

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  • Not all voters agreed with those protests. Arguably, the candidate would’ve lost by more if they listened to the protests and addressed the issues that were brought up.

    Even if this was true, silencing any criticism isn't the solution. In most parts of the world anyway

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  • But in this context you’re referring to the prevention of fascism as “unproductive”.

    I'm saying that if the candidate listened to the protests and addressed the issues that were brought up, they may have gotten more votes. Arguably, having MORE protests may have helped them win if it could convince the leadership to make changes.

    Outcry from supporters is what convinced Biden to step down, which I think helped the Democrats come closer. Protest is important if it can help a party make the right adjustments in their campaign.

    Telling people to stay silent is unproductive.

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  • I find this unproductive. People SHOULD ask their elected representatives (and candidates) to improve. I want people to point it out when my preferred candidate does something wrong, because then they're more likely to address it before the election.

    That is exactly how it works. Criticizing the better option of the two will reduce turnout for that candidate. That’s the whole purpose of political campaigns.

    I'm not saying this doesn't happen, but I don't think a significant number of people changed their mind about voting for her because of the protests.

    • Option 1: Politically engaged people don't point out a problem -> The candidate doesn't address the problem -> The average voter doesn't vote for the candidate because of the problem
    • Option 2: Politically engaged people DO point out a problem -> The candidate addresses the problem -> The average voter is more likely to vote for the candidate

  • Hannah Montana Linux

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  • Labubu's Rise Mirrors Declining Faith in US Leadership - FPIF

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  • What is it? It makes me think of funkopops and other trendy (but otherwise useless and quickly forgotten) collectibles.

  • What countries have the best flags?

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  • Privacy centered wine tracker

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  • The Guardian, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science, launches open-source Secure Messaging

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  • Built by our product and engineering team, in partnership with the University of Cambridge’s department of computer science ​and technology​, Secure Messaging is unlike traditional information-sharing platforms​. The technology behind Secure Messaging conceals the fact that messaging is taking place at all by making the communication indistinguishable from other data sent to and from the app by our millions of regular users. By using the Guardian app, other users are effectively providing “cover” and helping us to protect sources.

    That is interesting. There is also secure drop, which is used by a lot of news organisations including The Guardian

    https://securedrop.org/

  • World News @lemmy.world
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    The unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza hasn't been seen since World War II, the UN says

    apnews.com /article/un-report-gaza-destruction-housing-economy-recovery-4f61dcca7db3fd5eb3da5c6a25001e12
  • Comic Strips @lemmy.world
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    xkcd: Alphabetical Cartogram

  • Comic Strips @lemmy.world
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    Simple Pleasures | Poorly Drawn Lines

  • F-Droid @lemmy.ml
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    Release v0.24.0 · SDMaid-se

    github.com /d4rken-org/sdmaid-se/releases/tag/v0.24.0-beta0
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach

    theconversation.com /climbers-have-turned-mount-everest-into-a-high-altitude-garbage-dump-but-sustainable-solutions-are-within-reach-226073
  • Open Source @lemmy.ml
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    The Immich core team goes full-time | Immich

    immich.app /blog/2024/immich-core-team-goes-fulltime/
  • Technology @lemmy.world
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    The Man Who Killed Google Search

    www.wheresyoured.at /the-men-who-killed-google/
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution

    www.theguardian.com /environment/2024/apr/24/survey-finds-that-60-firms-are-responsible-for-half-of-worlds-plastic-pollution
  • Technology @lemmy.world
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    The Dangerous Rise of GPS Attacks

    www.wired.com /story/the-dangerous-rise-of-gps-attacks/
  • Open Source @lemmy.ml
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    What does your todo list / project management / productivity setup look like?

  • Technology @lemmy.world
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    Critics question tech-heavy lineup of new Homeland Security AI safety board

    arstechnica.com /information-technology/2024/04/us-department-of-homeland-security-names-ai-safety-and-security-board-members/
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    At least 40 people die in western Kenya after heavy rains cause a dam collapse

    www.pbs.org /newshour/world/at-least-40-people-die-in-western-kenya-after-heavy-rains-cause-a-dam-collapse
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    First scientist to publish Covid sequence in China protests over lab ‘eviction’

    www.theguardian.com /world/2024/apr/30/first-scientist-publish-covid-sequence-china-evicted-from-lab
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not resign after allegations against wife

    www.bbc.com /news/world-europe-68919354
  • Selfhosted @lemmy.world
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    Glance - "A minimal dashboard that puts all the information you care about in one place"

    github.com /glanceapp/glance
  • Comic Strips @lemmy.world
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    Party-Time - Litterbox Comics

  • Comic Strips @lemmy.world
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    Make You Feel | Poorly Drawn Lines

  • World News @lemmy.world
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    Mount Fuji: Iconic view to be blocked to deter tourists

    www.bbc.com /news/world-asia-68911309
  • Technology @lemmy.world
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    WhatsApp Must Act to Protect Elections | foundation.mozilla.org

    foundation.mozilla.org /en/campaigns/whatsapp-must-act-to-protect-elections/
  • Open Source @lemmy.ml
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    Anytype Desktop 0.40.0 (MULTIPLAYER!) Released 👯

    community.anytype.io /t/anytype-desktop-0-40-0-multiplayer-released/20219