Mars2k21

Mars2k21, 9 months ago

Still have my account and use it for finding reviews and answer to questions (e.g. Question site:reddit.com). But I don't post, comment, or participate by upvoting/downvoting anymore. Without the third party app I used, I just don't really find a point in using Reddit as a social website anymore.

Mars2k21, 9 months ago

Definitely intriguing with how it federates with almost everything in the Fediverse as well as Diaspora, and having RSS is something that I'd really like given that the Fediverse doesn't have some large accounts from the centralized social media just yet.

Going to look into it for sure, I remember seeing venera.social a while back while looking around at Mastodon servers.

Mars2k21, 9 months ago

Honestly, while I love the ideology behind the Fediverse and Activity Pub, it seems like fragmentation is just getting worse and worse as it grows. The defederation drama and the forks upon forks of Misskey for instance is getting a little nuts. Maybe its just a transition period especially with the implosion of Reddit and Twitter, but its a concerning trend that is holding the system back in my opinion. I agree about the fediverse being more like internet as it should be though.

Mars2k21, 9 months ago

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Mars2k21, 9 months ago (edited 9 months ago)

I'm pretty sure most of the people who will come here as a result of Reddit are already here. All the new Reddit refugees are probably getting over the hype with Lemmy/Kbin and are finally not pouring so much time into the platforms. And as a result, slowing growth numbers and tapering engagement. Its pretty natural and nothing to be worried about. There's still plenty of engagement here (just look at what happened to Threads a couple weeks after it came out).

Regardless, we should focus on making Lemmy/Kbin a fully fleshed out platform and draw in users the natural way rather than relying on Reddit falling off for new users. At this point in time, the Reddit blackout is pretty much over.

Might as well throw in my rant here, as I'm against this sentiment of not wanting Lemmy/Kbin to grow more and possibly even get mainstream. I get keeping out the undesirables of Reddit and other social media to prevent an Eternal September situation, but I also want more people of different backgrounds and interests rather than the same Reddit critic/tech enthusiast type of crowd. The great thing about federation is that if you want a smaller and more tight knit/topic centered community, there are smaller servers to join (not so much for Lemmy/Kbin at the moment since they are new, but it should get better over time). We can't seriously want Lemmy/Kbin to develop well if we voice desires to keep people out and rebuild echo chambers. Lots of smaller communities and topics have little activity because there's really only one group of people here right now.

Mars2k21, 9 months ago

Its a terrible rebrand that pretty much comes because of Elon's impulses, or in other words, for shits and giggles. Regardless of this hilarious trashing of such a powerful brand, I'll have fun calling tweets "xeets" for a good week.

Mars2k21, 9 months ago

FLCL is one of my favorite animes of all time. It only ever needed the original. None of the remakes have stacked up in story or animation. I'm all for making something different, but when the past 2 have been mid at best they probably should just nix the rest. There's so much better content that could be shown in the limited time Toonami has every Saturday night than this.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

Kay-bin seems like the only correct way. Cabin or K'bin just feels wrong for no particular reason. The name honestly just makes me think of KDE.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

Just a failed rebuild by an organization that doesn't seem to care much about winning to begin with in my opinion. Somehow they've gotten the most opportunities in the tank war versus OKC and Orlando, and they've made many questionable decisions that have led to their current state. They are still rebuilding, but its just not going anywhere.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

As an OKC fan, I invite you to watch the (2nd) debut of the man who had 6 blocks in one game

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

Pretty shocking that one person can maintain an instance after a mass migration from another platform while also developing the software among other things in his life. Need time management tips from him, lol.

Huge kudos to Ernest for maintaining such a great site, completely as a volunteer service at that.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

In a hypothetical cage fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, several factors suggest that Zuckerberg may have an edge. Firstly, Zuckerberg's reported athletic frame and commitment to a healthy lifestyle provide him with a potential physical advantage. His regular exercise regimen could enhance his strength, agility, and endurance in a physical confrontation.

Additionally, Zuckerberg's mental discipline and focus, honed through his success as the co-founder of Facebook, could translate into composure and a strategic mindset during a cage fight. His analytical approach to problem-solving and adaptability may enable him to evaluate his opponent's strengths and weaknesses in real-time. Furthermore, Zuckerberg's dedication to physical fitness suggests that he could have superior endurance and stamina, vital aspects in prolonged physical contests.

While these factors suggest a potential advantage for Zuckerberg, it is important to note that this analysis is based on limited knowledge of their physical abilities and fighting skills. Speculating about hypothetical confrontations should be approached with a sense of sportsmanship, focusing on their accomplishments in their respective fields rather than fictional scenarios.

Credit goes to ChatGPT for the paragraphs above; my money is on Zuck

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

For that price, he's a steal lol. Good move for the Clips.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago)

Agreed, and honestly this is why I don't think these federated platforms will ever truly get to a large scale. The amount of disconnection on a service that is meant for connecting people together. Unless its changed, the fediverse will be only for the group of people who are quite comfortable with technology (beyond just downloading an app and creating an account). The complexity needs to be hidden.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

Can confirm the Debian one, I wear oversized blue light glasses and stare at my monitor with an amazed look at the ridiculous things I see on the internet every day

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

Meta has already tried it with Instagram stories after the success of Snapchat. The possibility of them attempting it with federated platforms after what appears to be two migrations to the Fediverse (one from Twitter and the other from Reddit) is definitely there, especially given Meta's reputation.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

Impracticality and Instagramability >>> Functionality /s

Seriously, can't we just focus on the food rather than fancy excuses for plates?

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

There was supposed to be a meme here after the edit...server issues though, oh well. Drivers don't need memes.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago

I mean, if you don't like Ubuntu much and you can also use the terminal, maybe try out Debian? Packages are a little dated but if you are willing to live with it, it's a great experience. I have some unstable repos added to my install for newer packages, and its been a good experience with 0 issues so far. I mainly use the GUI and its also been easy to use and super stable, although I suppose Pop and Mint would still be easier.

It's not exactly Ubuntu based, but its worth a shot.

Mars2k21, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago)

I was trying to screenshot a picture on my Pixel in the YouTube app, but a recurring bug just completely froze my phone. I tried multiple ways of turning it off (I didn't know about the forced restart at the time, which is done by holding the power button down for 30 seconds ) and eventually it accidentally called emergency services. The problem is that I couldn't tell them it was a false alarm because...well, my phone was frozen. Was very embarrassing when the dispatcher arrived suddenly, although he was very understanding about it.

After restarting my phone, I immediately turned off the shortcut. Never again.

Mars2k21, 11 months ago

Twitch streamers and social media influencers who drive Lambos are getting owned by a guy who practices 24/7 and drives a horse and buggy during the offseason.

And people complain about plumbers and mailmen.