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Resplendent606

@ Resplendent606 @piefed.social

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  • Why are you so liberal?

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  • Yes, there's some truth to that. If someone with vast resources wanted to end world hunger today, they could make a significant impact. But let's be real, people tend to prioritize their own interests and comfort over the greater good.

  • Why are you so liberal?

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  • That's a classic strawman argument. Just because someone supports socialism doesn't mean they're motivated by personal gain or a desire to take from the wealthy. It means they care about creating a more equitable society for all.

  • Why are you so liberal?

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  • That's not true. Supporting socialism has nothing to do with one's financial situation, but rather about advocating for a more equitable society where everyone has access to basic needs.

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    Did you think Ukraine could win?

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  • It has never been about who will win. It has always been about doing what is right. I will continue to support Ukraine regardless of their ability to "win."

  • HBO Max’s Password-Sharing Crackdown Will Start in Earnest in September

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  • That be ok. Me crew sails the 'igh seas an' we don't 'ave to share passwords.

  • Why are you so liberal?

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  • "Why are you so socialist?" Because I care about people other than myself.

  • Residents cheer as Tucson rejects Amazon's massive Project Blue data center campus in Arizona

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  • I don't think people understand just how much power it would've consumed. 600MW is about the equivalent of 180,000 homes. It would also use massive amounts of water. In the desert. In Arizona. These things should not exist anywhere, but especially in places with very limited water.

  • What are things that are illegal today that could become legal in 50 years?

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  • I could see several forms of human genetic engineering becoming legal. For instance, three-parent children, also known as mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) is illegal in most western countries, though it was legalized in the UK, Spain, and Italy. The FDA banned in it in the US in 2015 because it involves human subjects research without prior approval from an institutional review board.

  • What are things that are illegal today that could become legal in 50 years?

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  • hygiene

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  • I could understand if it smelled like swamp-ass (sweat) from sitting there too long, especially in a chair made of faux leather, but it shouldn't smell like poop.

  • The state of Android ROMs

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  • I bought a used Pixel 6 (for about $120 on Swappa) and installed GrapheneOS. I understand the irony of deGoogling and using a Pixel phone. From what I understand, the core reason GrapheneOS relies on Pixel phones is because they offer hardware security features (like the Titan M chip), an unlockable and re-lockable bootloader, and guaranteed long-term updates.

    My favorite part of my phone (besides the ultimate security and privacy) is that my only "app store" (besides the GrapheneOS store) is Obtainium. There is nothing on F-Droid or Google Play that I can't find (that I use/need) with Obtainium and IronFox. If I absolutely need to access something that requires proprietary or unwanted applications, I use IronFox to browse the website (my bank for instance). I have complete control over what my phone does and I only have FOSS software installed. It is a lot more work than I think most people would be willing to do, but it is important to me, and I think it is the only way (for me, this is subjective) to be truly free of Google or Apple and still use a smart phone.

    Other "privacy" ROMS still communicate with Google in some way. The other ROMS are moving in the right direction, though. /e/OS, for instance, switched to AOSP instead of LineageOS, but it uses microG. By its very nature, microG communicates with Google, so that is not something I am interested in using. Some of the GNU/Linux mobile projects are showing promise (check out postmarketOS ), but they are a ways away from actually being reasonably usable on a newer everyday main device.

    In conclusion, yes, just end it all. The best I can come up with is to deGoogle and reject all big-tech.

  • bbbzzzz bbzzzzz mmmmmmm bbbzzzzzzz

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  • The "innovation" comes in features that are half-baked and no one asks for. Remember how buggy Battlelog was when it launched in BF3 and BF4? Remember the useless and unbalanced "Commander?" And then, there are times when they leave out features, such as not including persistent lobbies or fewer guns or vehicles in BF2042? Even IGN posted a list of missing features.

  • discord

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  • This is basically Discord's new "Orbs" feature.

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  • That was pretty funny.

  • Battlefield 6 Official Reveal Trailer

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  • I want to be excited for this. However, they keep creating unfinished slop with features half-baked and no one wants. Dice/EA are incredibly tone deaf to their audience. I hope it is good, but based on the past few games, it likely will not be.

  • YouTube Alternatives.....

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  • This is so true. I want to like Odysee but every other video is "anti-woke" and alt-right bullshit. It also has some weird stuff related to using a credit card in order to comment when you first signup. It has its own currency, which I am OK with people making money, but seems to be too big of a focus. I have never tried Rumble but it sounds like I don't want to if its just a worse Odysee. With that said, I still prefer to watch a few of my favorite YouTube creators on Odysee, like Mental Outlaw and Oregon Pacifist.

    I really like PeerTube and it is probably the best YouTube alternative after you weigh all the pros and cons. More content creators need to move to PeerTube but there are already some really good ones, especially if you like technology related videos. Some of my favorite creators on PeerTube are Veronica Explains, Gardiner Bryant, and The Linux Experiment. PeerTube also needs a better search and directory systems than the current SepiaSearch, which is often out of date.

    Also, if you want to watch live-streaming stuff, like an alternative to Youtube live or Twitch, there is Owncast. The problem with Owncast, though, is there are very few people actually using it. Depending on the time of day, you'll have people streaming games or tech related stuff (like coding). You can see some of those (who wish to be listed) streaming at any given time at https://directory.owncast.online/. You'll often see more people live on Peertube than Owncast.

    Invidious is fine but it is so hit-or-miss whether you'll be able to use it, depending on the instance. What I've been experimenting with lately, as I still watch a lot of YouTube, is adding all of my YouTube subscriptions (I've narrowed them down to about 250) to my RSS reader and loading the ones I want to watch into Invidious. Sometimes, though, it is too frustrating when Invidious instances just don't work.

  • Warning: Lutris discord tolerates far right, racism and genocide apologia

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  • Warning: Lutris discord tolerates far right, racism and genocide apologia

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  • No, I think they might've deleted other comments, too. There is a guy trying to get banned it seems by throwing around antisemitic speech. It's just chaos.

  • Warning: Lutris discord tolerates far right, racism and genocide apologia

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  • I went and snooped to see what happened. Doogie (M.D.) seems to be the one who did it. They deleted everything you posted and talked about it for a bit. There are a couple of boot lickers who praised them. Some others have come in to pick a fight with them.

  • Warning: Lutris discord tolerates far right, racism and genocide apologia

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  • I'm sorry you had that experience. Discord moderating is all over the place in most Discords, it can be hard to find a decent one. I received a warning recently for sharing a link that had a curse word in the URL with a very popular Linux Discord where I see double standards as well. I joined the Lutris Discord server awhile back but never found good conversation so I just ignore it at this point. Their logo is ironic considering your experience.

    BTW, you are not a nutcase and do not deserve to be banned for calling them out.