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technomad ,

🤣🤣🤣

Here in the US our banks are draconian. We just struggle through it I guess 🤷‍♂️

Embracer rolls out new AI policy to 'massively enhance game development' | Game Developer (www.gamedeveloper.com)

Article textNewly-restructured Swedish conglomerate, Embracer Group, will leverage AI models to bolster game production. As noted in Embracer’s annual report, the company has adopted a new AI policy package it claims has the capability to “massively enhance” its production process by “increasing resource efficiency,...

technomad ,

Name and shame them

technomad ,

That was a really excellent write up, thank you for elaborating. It’s helpful to know the truth of how these companies are acting, and important for consumers to try not to forget. They will continue to take advantage, if we allow it.

Why are fuel perks at grocery stores so ubiquitous?

This seems insane to me. I live in a city where maybe 50-60% of people have cars, and most don’t drive them that much. Yet every grocery store I’m aware of with the sole exception of the expensive Whole Foods has a fuel rewards points program. Reasons this should be controversial enough to enable a low-cost alternative:...

technomad ,

It’s so that they can advertise to you more. Giving them whatever information is ‘required’ to sign up for whatever ‘rewards’ they’re offering is more beneficial to them than it is to you, guaranteed. I just don’t buy in, if that means that I’m somehow paying more than so be it.

I think people have forgotten how to have principles these days, or just don’t care.

technomad ,

What do you think so far, any observations?

technomad ,

How’s it compare to Heliboard?

technomad ,

I like and appreciate what this is doing for the cause, but personally i don’t think I’d find myself wanting to play this.

I’d be curious to know what others think so far though. It does seem like I’ve been seeing more things on OSM too, so maybe it is helping?

technomad ,

Vespucci seems very interesting. Thanks for sharing

How do you get people to wash their vegetables when you're at their house and you don't wanna seem rude?

So awkward, but come on it says right there on the package to wash those mushrooms or whatever it is… You’re not their mom but you don’t wanna eat feces or whatever ended up on the produce. A quick rinse is never going to be perfect but it’s better than nothing....

technomad ,

Don’t even ask, just start washing them yourself. Lol

technomad ,

I need to give this another chance, but I wasn’t able to get past the initial first level because of the constant alarm sounding in the background.

technomad ,

For sure, I will probably mute or turn it way down next time.

technomad ,

Oh that would be cool. I should probably just look at a guide or something. I think that would be beneficial for me nowadays in general anyway.

technomad ,

This is something that should’ve been backwards compatible, not re-released

technomad ,

You think they’re going to vastly improve it though? My impression is they’ll do some kind of gimmick again. I could be wrong though.

technomad ,

Ok, that one might catch my interest.

technomad ,

Why do you think Linux isn’t ready for mainstream use? Just curious. edit: nevermind, I see you’ve already discussed this.

I went full switch recently, and haven’t hit any major roadblocks yet. I feel like I could’ve done this years ago too.

technomad ,

Nice! I’m excited for you! Hope it works out this time!

technomad ,

Lemmy > reddit

😁

technomad ,

Look at that shit-eating grin, he knows. There’s no way someone can be that out of touch, right? Right?!?

technomad ,

Yeah, we’re trying to get the fuck away from algorithms. That’s what makes the fediverse such a big draw currently, for me.

technomad ,

I was under the impression that DM’s on Mastodon (and Lemmy too) weren’t ever stated as being secure and I think that they were both pretty transparent about this particular aspect.

technomad ,

I mean yeah, maybe it won’t affect me directly, I like the instance I’m on and it’s a pretty respectable one. However, indirectly, this is very relevant to any Fediverse user, regardless of the instance or platform they’re using. Allowing abuses like this to happen without any pushback is a surefire way of turning this place into a shithole just like the rest of the internet. I appreciate the fact that, at least for now, it’s different here.

Also, maybe this isn’t my only homebase? Just saying.

technomad ,

and then they’d re-sell it a bunch of times after that too.

technomad ,

That looked like it could be fun, the trailer did a good job presenting the game.

technomad OP ,

I’m going to need to see some evidence.

technomad OP ,

Do you have anything specific, or do you just mean in general?

technomad OP ,

Nice, you won one.

technomad OP ,

I really don’t agree that it’s ‘just reddit with more steps…’

This place really feels different to me, and better. I like it here. Sorry you’ve been having mod troubles. I’ve not run into problems there, so can’t really relate.

technomad OP ,

That’s cool that you run a server for your friends.

I’m definitely trying not to be a gatekeeper! Just need to keep trying I suppose, but not be too pushy.

technomad OP ,

Why not tell them about Lemmy (or other alternatives) instead?

technomad OP ,

That seems like a good strategy. I should get into more meme communities.

technomad OP ,

Fair. I just find it interesting and want to share it. I should just let them decide on their own if it’s something they find interesting or not. I’ll try to remember to just give them an app recommend instead.

technomad OP ,

^weirdlybacksaway^

technomad OP ,

I like that analogy, thanks

technomad OP ,

i don’t think there’s much interest in doing something different

See that’s the part that I don’t really get though. Why is it so difficult to break free? People always want to complain but never want to be part of the solution.

Interesting that you don’t talk about it. Is that just because you prefer to keep your identity here separate from real life, or some other reason(s)?

technomad OP ,

I’m not sure exactly what you meant here, but I probably wouldn’t tell most people who I am on here. That’s not to say I wouldn’t share in other places, it probably just depends on the platform really.

technomad OP ,

Makes sense, thanks for elaborating. Nerd!

:P

technomad OP ,

That’s all you can do 🤷‍♂️

technomad OP ,

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technomad OP ,

Not one person that I’ve told so far has been aware of Mastodon, unfortunately. At this point, if I met someone in real life that actually knew about the Fediverse already, I’d probably shit a brick.

Anyone else have this happen after grabbing a coffee?

I grab a cup coffee from a shop and it’s ruined because the barista is wearing cologne or perfume that inevitably has gotten on the cup and it’s all I can smell when I take a sip. I guess 2 things, this means 1 they haven’t thoroughly washed their hands, and 2 I can’t drink the coffee because it smells so bad and I have...

technomad ,

Could it be hand lotion that you are smelling?

Those paper cups (and sleeves) have a tendency to dry one’s hands out if you work with them all day…

technomad ,

Does it start with this post?

Ah, shit, did I lose already??

technomad ,

Perfect, don’t know how I missed it. Looks great now, thanks!

technomad ,

It kind of goes both ways too, doesn’t it? Like, the consumers aren’t going to flock to the alternative platform without good content creators already there, and the content creators usually want to stay on whatever platform will get them the most views.

Fuck google.

Are there any innovative platforms in the Fediverse?

I’ve explored a few platforms within the Fediverse, but most of them seem to be inspired by and mimic existing mainstream social media platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook. While this familiarity can be comforting, I can’t help but wonder if there are any truly innovative and original platforms out there that offer a...

technomad ,

You’re like one of those music snobs that always says ‘it’s too derivative…’

lol

technomad ,

For sure, inspiration breeds innovation

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