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some_guy , 10 months ago to memes in A sticky situation

Graham cracker

some_guy , 10 months ago to news in Johnson & Johnson is trying to file for bankruptcy. They are taking it to the Supreme Court for protection against the litigation results of their products potentially causing cancer.

I’m reminded of that FamGuy scene.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=kR8LhCoQ1j0

some_guy , 10 months ago to programmerhumor in Hacking in 1980 vs Hacking in 2024

That’s because I copied and pasted. This is what I see: *******

some_guy , 10 months ago to programmerhumor in Hacking in 1980 vs Hacking in 2024

If memory serves, it’s Pencil

some_guy , 10 months ago to technology in Pfizer says it will price Covid treatment Paxlovid at nearly $1,400 for a five-day course, which researchers estimate only costs Pfizer $13 to produce. That's a 10,000%+ markup. Shameful.

I was given (free) Paxlovid when I finally contracted covid this year. We need laws regulating price increases. If you can’t demonstrate that your costs for a product or service went up, you can’t increase by more than x%. I don’t know how you do this without encouraging higher introductory prices because it’s not a problem that I’ve thought about in depth, but something like this needs to happen with further consideration.

Another thing I’d like to see is robber barons getting prosecuted for crimes against humanity, but that’s not realistic.

some_guy , 10 months ago to technology in Jon Stewart’s Apple TV Plus show ends, reportedly over coverage of AI and China

Not the OP, but Hey… I’m loyal to the makers of my shoes because they fit great and last. I’m loyal to my preferred food brands because they taste great and have consistent quality. I’m loyal to a book publisher because their tech books are comprehensive.

Loyalty to a brand is not submission. It means you pick the brand over others due to positive past experiences. Don’t imply that someone is a sheep for liking a company’s products; you didn’t say it, but it’s clear that you think less of the OP for using that word.

some_guy , 10 months ago to technology in Jon Stewart’s Apple TV Plus show ends, reportedly over coverage of AI and China

It was a lot longer ago, like 2.5 to 3 years ago, but that’s pedantic.

My own father was shocked that they’d do that (his death is how I know the timeline; no sympathy required, I’ve dealt with it, it happens). He really respected them, primarily through my respect of them and excitedness about their tech. He was blown away that they’d even consider such a thing. He just couldn’t calculate how such a misstep could happen. I can, but what a mistake that was.

I’ve seen an argument that this could have been a calculated risk to prevent attacks when they enabled increased encryption. I don’t think it was that, even if that was the resulting effect. They are too protective of their brand to deliberately take a hit.

some_guy , 10 months ago to world in Israel Committing 'Textbook Case of Genocide,' Holocaust Historian Says

The adults saying “don’t be afraid,” it’s like gaslighting. I know that’s not what they intend. But that little kid just learned what shelling is and there’s no “don’t be afraid,” after that.

When I get to be in charge, Israel will be sanctioned, little kids won’t suffer violence, and housing will be free. Until then, this is fucked and I don’t like it.

some_guy , 10 months ago to technology in ‘It scars you for life’: Workers sue Meta claiming viewing brutal videos caused psychological trauma

Both lawyers agree that Meta’s policy of forcing employees to watch the entire video in order to explain all the reasons for censorship aggravates the trauma.

It’s in the article.

some_guy , 10 months ago to technology in ‘Reddit can survive without search’: company reportedly threatens to block Google

Of they were, both sites would be gone by now. I could tank a huge site in a week. This is just incompetence.

Lonnie is a dumbass business man. Spez has no sense of (or doesn’t care) what users want. That’s what’s happening.

Fuck these unimportant men with more power than they deserve.

some_guy , 10 months ago to memes in Minimalists

There wouldn’t even be sheets if it was me. Also, lose the gun.

some_guy , 10 months ago to world in Photos show scale of the destruction of Israel air attacks on Gaza

Israel can fuck right off forever.

some_guy , 10 months ago to memes in Don't worry, ladies, I got this

I wanna suck your dick, sir.

some_guy , 10 months ago to nottheonion in Man arrested for faking heart attack 20 times at restaurants to avoid paying bill, reports say

From the headline, I thought this was twenty fake heart attacks for one meal. That would have been funnier. It’s still pretty funny that he did this at twenty distinct restaurants.

I’m gonna try doing it how I first read it. Omg, heart attack! Wait I’m better. Oh no, it’s happening again! Whew, false alarm. Holy shit, I’m dying! …

some_guy , 10 months ago to world in Most Israelis think Netanyahu responsible for failing to prevent Hamas attack, poll shows

9-11 was a failure of intelligence. It also led to easy justification for two wars. But I’m sure this won’t be like that. People will be reasonable this time. /s