I got to say after reading a couple stories here I can understand the frustrations and some very legitimate stories here make a lot of sense in the context of it teams fucking up. but I also think there’s a lot of ignorance about what people are actually trying to accomplish in some of these stories as somebody that does it security and a lot of compliance work sometimes we’re doing these things because we have to not so much that we want to.
honestly… people that complain about overdrafts deserve it. I’ve never over drafted once in life, if you manage your money, even just a little tiny bit, it should never happen.
I used to live paycheck to paycheck too, and I’m not far away from that now even however it still doesn’t mean that I can’t do math and overdraft my bank account it’s pretty basic shit. you either have money to spend or you don’t over drafting is something that is completely under your own control.
Which modmanager should I use? I’ve seen that Vortex can be used but the majority of people I’ve seen don’t like it. I’d like to mod Skyrim and Darkest Dungeon
The Swiss People’s Party (SVP), which centered its campaign on anti-immigrant rhetoric, is projected to win 29 percent of the vote, up from 25.6 percent four years ago and higher than pre-election polls. It has been the country’s largest party since 2003.
the problem is there’s a lot of people that really don’t understand the complexities of the Middle East at all and then try to have an opinion about it
I have a terrible habit of watching Youtube while I eat, and then one video turns to ten and I’ve wasted the entire day. I’ve tried just not watching it while I eat, but JUST eating is so incredibly boring that I cave in and turn it on regardless. I can’t get any work done while eating either, since it takes me out of flow...
Muslim and Arab Americans say their support was critical to Biden’s winning Michigan in 2020. Some warn they won’t back him again over his blanket support for Israel.
Former President Donald Trump received a $5,000 fine on Friday for violating the gag order put in place by Judge Arthur Engoron to protect his staff and his courtroom’s proceedings....
A former GOP donor, who once made headlines after calling former president Barack Obama the N-word, fatally shot himself after attempting to kill his wife, according to reports.
Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport (edition.cnn.com)
Republicans can’t open the House, which could shut down the government (www.washingtonpost.com)
The GOP’s infighting and inability to elect a House speaker means the lower chamber cannot get to work, potentially delaying crucial legislation...
Trump Vows to Ban Immigrants Who ‘Don’t Like Our Religion’ (www.mediaite.com)
Trump Tells Supporters ‘Don’t Worry About Voting’ On Election Night (www.mediaite.com)
Tech workers - what did your IT Security team do that made your life hell and had no practical benefit?
One chestnut from my history in lottery game development:...
I used the poor to defeat the poor (lemmy.world)
Study: AI Can Tell if You’re Stoned by Reading Your Smartphone Data (hightimes.com)
Modding in games
Which modmanager should I use? I’ve seen that Vortex can be used but the majority of people I’ve seen don’t like it. I’d like to mod Skyrim and Darkest Dungeon
Tech CEOs Fleeing to Non-Extradition Countries (sh.itjust.works)
Exit polls show Swiss anti-immigrant party on track for record election showing (www.politico.eu)
The Swiss People’s Party (SVP), which centered its campaign on anti-immigrant rhetoric, is projected to win 29 percent of the vote, up from 25.6 percent four years ago and higher than pre-election polls. It has been the country’s largest party since 2003.
What things do you do while eating?
I have a terrible habit of watching Youtube while I eat, and then one video turns to ten and I’ve wasted the entire day. I’ve tried just not watching it while I eat, but JUST eating is so incredibly boring that I cave in and turn it on regardless. I can’t get any work done while eating either, since it takes me out of flow...
Dad wins (i.postimg.cc)
'I will never vote Biden': Some Muslim Americans in a key swing state feel betrayed by the president (www.nbcnews.com)
Muslim and Arab Americans say their support was critical to Biden’s winning Michigan in 2020. Some warn they won’t back him again over his blanket support for Israel.
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. (mastodon.world)
‘Reddit can survive without search’: company reportedly threatens to block Google (www.theverge.com)
Judge Slaps Trump With Fine for Violating Gag Order in Fraud Case (www.mediaite.com)
Former President Donald Trump received a $5,000 fine on Friday for violating the gag order put in place by Judge Arthur Engoron to protect his staff and his courtroom’s proceedings....
Major Republican Donor Who Called Barack Obama the N-Word Dies After Attempting to Kill His Wife In Murder-Suicide Gone Awry (atlantablackstar.com)
A former GOP donor, who once made headlines after calling former president Barack Obama the N-word, fatally shot himself after attempting to kill his wife, according to reports.
The Kamala Harris Problem - Few people seem to think she’s ready to be president. Why? (www.theatlantic.com)
world tour (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
"All the land was claimed by others before we were born" (lemmy.world)
Credit - Scott Santens