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jrconlin

@jrconlin@soc.jrconlin.com

Got two Turing tables and some microcode.

I work on back-end server-y type stuff at a place that keeps rockin' the free web. I like rust, python, and horrible puns (not necessarily in that order).

I tend to be nice for selfish reasons (I don't like hanging out with jerks).

#programming #rust #python
#mentoring #DadJokes
#fedi22 #searchable

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jrconlin, to random
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Had an interesting discussion with a QA person.

I noted that proper QA isn't just babysitting tests, it's risk analysis. The same sort of work insurance actuaries do.

Basically, "Determine the cost of a complete failure of this system, including it's rebuild. That's the budget for QA. Betcha QA can deliver under budget very effectively."

If you want current, Real World proof of this, See Boeing.

brennen, to random
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star trek series just about the star fleet style division who are constantly fucking with the design of the uniforms

jrconlin,
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@brennen

Imagine every time you pull your pants out of the dryer, they were a completely different style. That would be kind of tiring after a while.

I'd wager there are whole sections of starships that are actually used as secret closets for crew to store the more comfortable or favorite designs.

jrconlin,
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@brennen

Makes you wonder if there are off screen vacation spots full of folk wearing components of outdated uniforms. Kinda surprised the shows never capitalized on that for costume reuse.

obeto, to random
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Voting against their own interests.

Imagine that? https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/west-virginia-workers-migrants-jobs-0be74c9f

jrconlin,
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@obeto

Hilariously, most of West Virginia's original boom came from migrants who were tricked into taking trains out of New York, and then they wound up settling there.

There are huge Italian populations in areas like Fairmont and Clarksburg, WV.

I swear these folk never actually bothered to talk to their grandparents.

jrconlin,
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@obeto

Yep, went to school just west of Clarksburg and learned all about it. Often, first hand by talking to the old timers.

https://wvtourism.com/did-you-know-about-west-virginias-deep-italian-heritage/

I do miss Pepperoni Rolls, though. Those things are awesome.

https://www.triedandtruerecipe.com/2017-1-11-my-dads-pepperoni-rolls/

jrconlin, to random
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For what it's worth, I like "SLOP" for unwanted LLM generated content that pads out pages.

And if you want a backronym, I suggest "Selected LLM Generated Padding".

Yes, the backronym is wrong.

That's what makes it perfect.

jrconlin, to random
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You will be shocked, SHOCKED I say, to learn that even though there are purchased ad keywords for “steel toe slippers”, no company offers this product for idiots such as myself who insist on walking into furniture while still half asleep.

Looks like I will need to make them myself.

https://www.instructables.com/Steel-toe-bunny-slippers/

jrconlin, to random
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So, if you have a party for sports meteorologists,
what do they do for small talk?

erl, to random
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i’m not supposed to share this with anyone but my one time passcode is 357176

jrconlin,
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@erl

Huh. My all time past code is the same thing.

Clearly, more entropy is needed.

Going to go confuse a cat.

scalzi, to random
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ELON DEMANDS BLOOD TO KEEP HIM YOUNG

https://gizmodo.com/tesla-cybertruck-door-leaves-a-gash-in-owners-leg-1851463705

jrconlin,
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@scalzi

Clearly, there's need for an off brand Cybertruck Handle:

danhon, to random
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oh god I just remembered I used to have a pigeonhole at university

do people still have pigeonholes? were/are they even a thing in the U.S.?

jrconlin,
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@danhon

Worth noting that while only some folk have a work pigeon hole

many folk ate put in them.

jrconlin, to random
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Huh.

Probably broke my toe this morning on one of the bed legs.

Today is going to be fabulous, isn't it?

jrconlin,
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@czottmann

Meh, wouldn't be first time.

I should probably get steel toed slippers.

jrconlin,
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Toe update:

Took off the sock.

Yep. It’s broken.

I will spare you the photo.

Does mean the morning walk will be a bit slower tomorrow.

jrconlin, to random
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How I know I'm old (#25)

I keep a small bag full of quarters in my car for when I need to feed a meter.

jrconlin,
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@obeto

I usually feed a meter whenever I need to drive 10 minutes to get somewhere downtown and I don't feel like spending two hours on the VTA or riding a bike across three freeway ramps.

Granted, my city also has things like this:

jrconlin,
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@obeto

Heh, had a conversation with The Spouse about that, and how those freeways were basically where the old Red Car lines ran.

Such a goddamn tragedy.

jrconlin, to random
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At what point will hard cases for iPads become "a thing"?

Gotta figure "thin and light" also means "doesn't handle being in luggage well".

jrconlin, to random
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So, how much attention to the door and emergency slide do you think the crew of tonight's Boeing Starliner will be paying?

mhoye, to random
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Does… does something bad happen now? Or has it already happened.

jrconlin,
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@mhoye

"And let no man Reply, nor Forward, lest they had the number of the Beast, for they shall hit reply-all by mistake and woe be unto the servers."

futurebird, to random
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A new Milo video is out! It has AI art, and rants and squirrels and can we please buy this man a space heater?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqm6McJYbWE

jrconlin,
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@futurebird

He has one. He even talks about it trying its very best.

I'm sure it's giving every one of it's 1200 watts.

mekkaokereke, to random
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This paper is trash. We do this every few years.

The conclusion is correct (graduate degree holding white men believe the most 'taboo' conspiracy theories), but the reasons it suggests why, are sociology-babble garbage. The real reason is:

  • Racism is a lie. To believe in racism, you must believe a set of easily debunkable lies.
  • Richer, whiter, maler, more educated populations are not less racist, despite attempts to twist stats to say this. They're more racist.

https://www.salon.com/2024/05/05/believes-the-most-taboo-conspiracy-theories-it-might-not-be-you-think/

1/N

jrconlin,
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@skry @trochee @mekkaokereke

My take is that they believe the circle jerk theory. If you work hard, you are successful. I can see people who I am better off than, so I must be working hard. This fulfills what my hard working parents told me about the Puritan work ethic ( ignore that most of them starved to death).

The people who are not as successful merely need to work harder, like those rich guys on TV say.

The fact that it’s bullshit would destroy their world.

mhoye, to random
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Automakers have thus far refused to give my proposal to replace the hum EVs make at low speeds with a recording of Raymond Scott’s “Powerhouse” the hearing I believe it deserves.

jrconlin,
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@mhoye

I mean, the Jetson's Car sound effect is right there...

jrconlin, to random
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Huh.

New Amazing Digital Circus...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ofJpOEXrZs

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    @GossiTheDog

    Waits for Starfield to introduce a character that's suspiciously similar to Tom Nook.

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