So, recently some fediverse admins (mostly Mastodon) and the founder of Mastodon, Eugen Rochko (Gargron), where contacted by Meta/Facebook for an NDA meeting. We know nothing about it, but we're pretty sure that it was about this project92 thing that Meta/Facebook is creating to "compete" with Twitter....
"He added that he plans to make changes to moderator policies so users can vote them out. Currently, a higher-ranking moderator — or the company — can boot out moderators. Incidentally, a r/Apple moderator posted on Twitter (via 9to5Mac) that Reddit was threatening to remove moderators who are staging an indefinite...
Record heat is dangerous for workers outside. Even so, Governor Abbott just signed a law preventing local communities from enacting laws for mandatory water breaks.
I don't find the previous system even difficult to navigate. I guess Discord is looking IPO since standard usernames are easier to digest or something...
After dealing with lots of bad PR from terrible decisions, Twitch now has to deal with one of its biggest streamers moving to another platform, Kick, with a deal larger than those of most athletes
Twitter owner Elon Musk may have had an influence on Reddit’s CEO ahead of changes to the website that have resulted in a user-led rebellion on the platform....
I decided to take a peek at Reddit to see what kind of activity is happening, a good handful of the subreddits I am subscribed to are still super active with posts and commenters....
They can't admit they're addicted. I was a daily Reddit user. Stopped going there once the blackout hits. And now, the subs I care about are still private. Good.
My biggest pet peeve are auto manufacturers adding fake shifts to CVTs.
Not only it feels and sounds awful, then what's the point of a CVT then? I know "regular" drivers aren't used to it but it's a freaking CVT. That's the whole point.
I mean there's Reddit ofc, as well as Twitter in its entirety, Discord is implementing some dumb updates, there are issues with Tumblr as well as everything to do with Meta, and I'm sure there are plenty more (and I haven't even touched other digital media, for example the Sims). Why is it all happening in the span of about a...
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Malicious Compliance on Reddit in a nutshell (feddit.de)
Source: comment thread in r/interestingasfuck stating that it has now become a 'porn sub'. It only for nsfw because they also do malicious compliance.
What's Beehaw's opinion on Facebook doing NDAed meetings with fedi admins/devs? (fedipact.online)
So, recently some fediverse admins (mostly Mastodon) and the founder of Mastodon, Eugen Rochko (Gargron), where contacted by Meta/Facebook for an NDA meeting. We know nothing about it, but we're pretty sure that it was about this project92 thing that Meta/Facebook is creating to "compete" with Twitter....
pocket rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Reddit CEO lashes out on protests, moderators and third-party apps (techcrunch.com)
"He added that he plans to make changes to moderator policies so users can vote them out. Currently, a higher-ranking moderator — or the company — can boot out moderators. Incidentally, a r/Apple moderator posted on Twitter (via 9to5Mac) that Reddit was threatening to remove moderators who are staging an indefinite...
Dam-style Curry in Suwon, Korea (feddit.de)
[Meta] Steam Deck has reached 3k subscribers. We did it Lemmy!
Don't have much more to add, just thought that it's neat. We have officially passed the subscriber count of r/steamdeck_linux.
Texas feels its 279 heat-related deaths last year weren't enough; passes new law preventing mandatory water breaks (103kkcn.com)
Record heat is dangerous for workers outside. Even so, Governor Abbott just signed a law preventing local communities from enacting laws for mandatory water breaks.
Just a little test from Lemmy!
Does this post show up on Kbin community?
Chonky street hotrod (feddit.uk)
He had no time for any of my nonsense, and blanked any of the catty attract noises I tried to entice him with.
Almost like the numbers had a purpose or sth (feddit.de)
Cows exploit cycle-friendly cattle grids to roam free - BBC News (www.bbc.co.uk)
The grids are designed so cyclists do not have to get off their bikes when crossing.
No spez we wont
Looking at the current situation on Reddit (pawb.social)
When does a joke become a dad joke?
When it becomes apparent.
Reddit CEO Digs In Heels As User Outrage Engulfs Website (www.huffpost.com)
Wow. Front page of huffpost.com right now. Interesting... https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/b5822d50-a0bf-4881-91ab-7424a0360fc5.png
Christian Selig (@christianselig@mastodon.social) (mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image Well, at least Reddit has admitted their "we're not trying to be like Twitter/Elon" stuff was false
Twitch Star XQC Signs $100 Million Deal With Rival Platform (www.nytimes.com)
After dealing with lots of bad PR from terrible decisions, Twitch now has to deal with one of its biggest streamers moving to another platform, Kick, with a deal larger than those of most athletes
Reddit CEO praises Elon Musk’s cost-cutting as protests rock platform (www.nbcnews.com)
Twitter owner Elon Musk may have had an influence on Reddit’s CEO ahead of changes to the website that have resulted in a user-led rebellion on the platform....
Took a peek on Reddit, it really boggles my mind how oblivious and obedient people are.
I decided to take a peek at Reddit to see what kind of activity is happening, a good handful of the subreddits I am subscribed to are still super active with posts and commenters....
Automakers can’t quit manual transmissions so they’re cramming fake stuff into EVs (www.theverge.com)
Why does it feel like we're at a point where every social media + other digital media are making shitty decisions and falling apart?
I mean there's Reddit ofc, as well as Twitter in its entirety, Discord is implementing some dumb updates, there are issues with Tumblr as well as everything to do with Meta, and I'm sure there are plenty more (and I haven't even touched other digital media, for example the Sims). Why is it all happening in the span of about a...
It looks like a lot of people think the blackout is pointless and support Reddit's choice (www.reddit.com)
https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/149cq9f/reddit_were_sorry/ (Full post)...