I've thought for a while that something was funny with LTT, because all the stuff they talked about which i knew about, I could find issues that ran from small nitpicks to major problems.
From the video description: In HW News this week, we start with a discussion about Linus Sebastian's recent reply to our commentary about Linus Tech Tips' issues with accuracy, data, corrections, ethics, and conflicts. We are baffled and disappointed by the hastily, angrily-written, and at times inaccurate statement posted.
I don't really feel that reviewers are required to follow up on changes, in any medium. I like the idea of a one-and-done review with the idea of "maybe this can be fixed", and leaving it to others who aren't predisposed against the item.
Given that there were 2 TV shows with the same tone, and a whole Evil Dead reboot thing, it's safe to say that Army of Darkness has gotten it's fair praise.
Comedian and author Sarah Silverman, as well as authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey — are suing OpenAI and Meta each in a US District Court over dual claims of copyright infringement.
Honestly? A little bit, yeah. More automated tools with greater function will help as long as we can moderate their use.
My real concern is more related to the fact that this will probably lead to a massive crackdown on sources and shadow libraries that have been used as training data for AIs. If this goes through, I see a lot of ML/AI/bots being forced into an audit, and whenever "potentially infringing" content is found, they won't just remove it, there will be an aggressive push against the shadow library hosting it.
Bingo. They should just be glad that the netrunners, deckers, and console cowboys have found greener pastures. Because they don't want to see what happens when you back creative angry people into a corner
This is going to go against what a lot of people will tell you, but my thought is that you should try to challenge yourself to be social and learn to develop those skills, rather than continuing to develop antisocial skills in your comfort zone. To that end, I'll suggest you look into things like Toastmasters or another public speaking club, and tabletop RPGs - in person, not on Discord. You will have to overcome the challenges of being social and learning at the same time, but I think that those would be valuable experiences for you. Local boardgame groups will also be helpful, as you'll be able to focus on the game rather than the socializing.
Everyone needs to learn how to be social. Don't hide from it.
Gaming, news, tech, general literature. All of these are somewhat thriving, with a steady influx of posts and comments. At the same time, the userbase is sorely lacking for more niche communities. In my case it'd be stuff like poetry, yoga, religion, linguistics, meditation. Or many other communities I'd doubt they'd form a...
Subreddits and third-party apps are going dark in response to Reddit’s proposed API changes. It’s the latest front in a labor battle between algorithms and the humans who feed them.
The problem is that most of the usable, visible, Web is equal to that. Google & Microsoft control most of what we see. Pinterest controls image access. Meta drives engagement to companies, and Reddit drives linkouts. Twitter handles most major news sources. Occasionally there's a chance that StackOverflow or Quora put in a word or two.
Society leads us to ever larger communities. Corporations just make profit based on human behavior.
Invidious, either with Pale Moon or Tor Browser. Keep uBO on, have anti-anti-AdBlock userscripts up, block as many known malicious ad or tracking domains in HOSTS. Solved.
I've only ever played 5e for my ttrpgs, but with WOTC showing its true colors, I'm trying to find a new system to adopt. I've been seeing people say Pathfinder 2e, and while i have a digital copy of the book I've been reading, i didn't realize how large it was until i saw it in a game store; the core rulebook is almost 3 times...
As someone who's been annoyed with Hasbro's attempt to become Disney-2, I'm glad you're getting away from them. I guess the question about a new system is, what do you like about D&D?
Do you like the crunchy tactical combat? If so, probably Savage Worlds or an OSR game such as OSRIC, Black Hack, or Swords & Wizardry would be best. Yes they're based on old D&D, but they don't give money to Hasbro.
If it's the ability to do social things and you'd be okay without dice, try out Microscope. If you're looking to hang out and laugh with a couple mature friends who won't get upset over actions in a game, I suggest Paranoia.
If you're interested in the deep settings which provide ideas for adventures and campaigns, I'd suggest Vaesen. It's a game about dealing with Scandinavian mythological creatures - they've also extended it to include England and Ukraine recently. Note that I said 'dealing with' - that's not always 'fighting'.
If you like the Warhammer 40,000 setting, I would look up the Fantasy Flight games in that setting (Dark Heresy, Rogue Trader, Deathwatch, etc.).
I'd also suggest looking at Fate Core from Evil Hat games, because they really get a fun, pulpy feel, and there's a lot of settings, ranging from the comedic Uranium Chef to ones that are a lot more serious.
If you're looking to build your own setting and really develop it, I'd look at either Burning Wheel, Forge Engine, or DOGS; they're solid systems. Forge Engine is better for "modern" settings, Burning Wheel is definitely built for high-fantasy settings, and DOGS is built to be about decision making and your character choices affecting the world around them.
Also, just as a general suggestion, just go on Drivethru, search for Free items with the Product Type "Core Rulebooks". You'll find a lot of interesting games that way.
As someone who'd read the books before the movie ever came near existing, I wasn't pissed off at all. I loved their representation of Barsoom, the tharks, and Woola. So I'm with you on this one.
The College Board released a letter Thursday putting its foot down on further demands from Florida to change any of its Advanced Placement (AP) classes, the latest development in the ongoing feud b…
Okay, so what? If they actually wanted to take a stand, they could just stop running AP programs and tests in Florida schools. If they're not, they're just saber-rattling and seeing if DeSantis will pull the trigger and kick them out.
In order for a Social Media site to be popular, it has to cleverly turn up the evil dial several notches behind the scenes. It would never really "get ahead" in mainstream popularity without the assistance of said evil, which says something dark about human nature.
@sbb The trick is to boil the frog slowly, so that most users come to accept the status quo, because their contacts are there and they're afraid to find a new group. Doing what Discord is doing - changing one detail that people care about, but doesn't make them leave - is smart evil. Doing what Reddit is doing is too much, too fast.
Dear Square Enix: please bring back Final Fantasy's mini-games (www.eurogamer.net)
Ask me to pick two moments that sum up Final Fantasy X and I'd probably roll with 1) Yuna dancing on the ocean at Kilik…
The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained (www.pcgamer.com)
Hardware channel Linus Tech Tips defended itself following a competitor's claims about its "accuracy, ethics, and responsibility."
HW News - Linus Tech Tips' Terrible Response (www.youtube.com)
From the video description: In HW News this week, we start with a discussion about Linus Sebastian's recent reply to our commentary about Linus Tech Tips' issues with accuracy, data, corrections, ethics, and conflicts. We are baffled and disappointed by the hastily, angrily-written, and at times inaccurate statement posted.
Fertilizing the oceans with iron could help remove a gigaton of carbon dioxide per year (interestingengineering.com)
Phytoplankton absorbs carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, and there's a relatively easy way to boost the world's populations.
What films that flopped when they came out but you saw in the theater and loved, that are now universally acclaimed or cult classics?
Films that may have flopped but not because of you, because you did your part and bought a ticket.
Twitter changed DM settings so users who don't pay for Twitter Blue can't message you (mashable.com)
Elon Musk just turned your DMs into an ad for Twitter Blue. But you can change it back. Here's how.
Do you have a favorite film scene that you come back to again and again?
For me, it has to be this, the final scene from Stanley Kubrick's "Paths Of Glory".
Sarah Silverman is suing OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement (www.theverge.com)
Comedian and author Sarah Silverman, as well as authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey — are suing OpenAI and Meta each in a US District Court over dual claims of copyright infringement.
Reddit threatens the mods of r/CyberpunkGame (the main subreddit for Cyberpunk 2077). Mods decide to go down in a blaze of glory, whole sub agrees. (old.reddit.com)
Surprising nobody, Reddit Corp threatening a gaming sub of a fanatically anti-corporate video game doesn't go as they'd hoped....
Piracy Is Coming Back, Baby! (kbin.social)
What are some great hobbies for an introvert?
Introverts: which ones have you enjoyed the most?
While larger, more general communities are thriving on the Fediverse - I'm missing out on the niche communities
Gaming, news, tech, general literature. All of these are somewhat thriving, with a steady influx of posts and comments. At the same time, the userbase is sorely lacking for more niche communities. In my case it'd be stuff like poetry, yoga, religion, linguistics, meditation. Or many other communities I'd doubt they'd form a...
Reddit Won’t Be the Same. Neither Will the Internet (www.wired.com)
Subreddits and third-party apps are going dark in response to Reddit’s proposed API changes. It’s the latest front in a labor battle between algorithms and the humans who feed them.
YouTube is testing a more aggressive approach against ad blockers (www.androidpolice.com)
It looks like Google are pushing pretty hard on AdBlockers now. Looks like a pretty aggressive new UI from them....
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D&D 5e alternatives?
I've only ever played 5e for my ttrpgs, but with WOTC showing its true colors, I'm trying to find a new system to adopt. I've been seeing people say Pathfinder 2e, and while i have a digital copy of the book I've been reading, i didn't realize how large it was until i saw it in a game store; the core rulebook is almost 3 times...
What's your Sci-Fi unpopular opinion?
It's a slightly click-baity title, but as we're still generating more content for our magazines, this one included, why not?...
Discord plans to let creators sell downloadable products (www.theverge.com)
Discord wants to help you monetize your server.
College Board says it won’t alter AP courses to comply with Florida’s laws (thehill.com)
The College Board released a letter Thursday putting its foot down on further demands from Florida to change any of its Advanced Placement (AP) classes, the latest development in the ongoing feud b…
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What games are you playing?
What games are you playing? What's your style?