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I’m stupid. Last week, my rss reader lost all my subscriptions. Or so I thought. I’ve just noticed that I was logged in under a different account…
Mate, just learn how to admit when you’re wrong. That’s a useful skill in life.
java@beehaw.orgto Technology@beehaw.org•OpenAI says it’s “impossible” to create useful AI models without copyrighted material3·1 year agoNot all creators are orcs, of course. But people who don’t understand deliberately exaggerated comparisons might be. I believe that you understood my point. Don’t start arguing over nothing.
Duolingo isn’t a good resource for learning a language, it’s focus is user retention
These two statements contradict each other. To learn a language you must practice it every day, week after week, month after month. It’s an appropriate application of addictive game mechanics, because our motivation doesn’t last long: 1-3 months for most people.
Duolingo might not be the best place to learn some languages (e.g. German), but it can be a very helpful tool for everyday practice. And stuff like streaks, leagues, and other things are rather helpful.
java@beehaw.orgto Technology@beehaw.org•OpenAI says it’s “impossible” to create useful AI models without copyrighted material4·1 year agoOrcs versus progress.
java@beehaw.orgto Piracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ@lemmy.dbzer0.com•What qbittorent + vpn docker image do you use?English2·1 year ago$ cat Projects/qbittorrent/docker-compose.yml version: "2.1" services: qbittorrent: image: lscr.io/linuxserver/qbittorrent:latest container_name: qbittorrent environment: - PUID=1000 - PGID=1000 - TZ=Europe/Berlin - WEBUI_PORT=8081 volumes: - /path/to/appdata/config:/config - /home/username/Downloads/Torrents:/downloads ports: - 8081:8081 - 6881:6881 - 6881:6881/udp restart: unless-stopped
The whole server is running under the VPN.
java@beehaw.orgto Piracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ@lemmy.dbzer0.com•It seems so strange to me that we are locked in battle with providers mining our lives for whatever, and we have to work our asses off trying to stay anonymous, to the point of being denied serviceEnglish7·2 years agoto the point of being denied service
Yes. Spotify blocks my account if I’m using VPN, ChatGPT asks to solve ridiculous captchas (on a paid account!). It’s crazy. Reddit blocks access if you’re on the VPN and not logged in.
java@beehaw.orgto Technology@beehaw.org•The march towards an all-EV future hit a major roadblock. What went wrong?1·2 years agoYep, that is a major issue for many people in my country, as most live in apartments.
java@beehaw.orgto Free and Open Source Software@beehaw.org•Is there not a movie/TV review site in the fediverse?4·2 years agoLol it’s like a corporation joined Fediverse: “Let’s create a service that’ll do everything.” Specialization is what makes them good.
java@beehaw.orgto Technology@beehaw.org•Microsoft is adding a new key to PC keyboards for the first time since 19947·2 years agoGiven where it’s located, I don’t plan to use it. I already have 3 useless buttons to the right of the space bar!
java@beehaw.orgto Technology@beehaw.org•The march towards an all-EV future hit a major roadblock. What went wrong?1·2 years agoImagine instead of fueling up once or twice a week, you start everyday at Full.
Sure. I can also imagine Taylor Swift sitting on my lap, but that won’t change the reality. If you live in a regular tenement block, charging your car becomes a problem, and you’ll be the one paying for the infrastructure if it’s not there yet (and it isn’t where I live). Add these extra costs to the difference between a regular and EV car. Even if you’re ready to pay, it’s not guaranteed that other residents will approve that.
java@beehaw.orgto Technology@beehaw.org•The march towards an all-EV future hit a major roadblock. What went wrong?4·2 years agoWell, I can only speak for myself: EVs cost 5-10k more and I can’t charge it in one minute like a regular car.
java@beehaw.orgto World News@beehaw.org•China's Xi says reunification with Taiwan is 'inevitable' in New Year's address2·2 years agoIs this a preview of 2024? I don’t like it!
java@beehaw.orgto Technology@beehaw.org•Carmen Osorio, expert in technology addiction: ‘It’s not a good idea to give children a smartphone; in any case, you let them borrow yours’5·2 years agoThe first step in dealing with addiction is understanding it and identifying it. The problem is that parents often don’t speak to their children about the dangers, and what it could mean, with concrete examples.
The issue of addiction to technology is deeply rooted in the way our brains are structured. This is particularly concerning for children and teenagers, as their brains are not fully developed until around the age of 21. Simply having conversations about the dangers of addiction is not a sufficient solution, especially considering that many adults are also addicted to technology. After all, here we are, possibly spending time online arguing with strangers instead of engaging in more productive activities.
To address this issue, it’s crucial to move away from a black-and-white mindset. Extremes are rarely beneficial. It may be necessary for children to have smartphones for safety and communication purposes, but these devices should come with certain restrictions. For instance, limiting the ability of children to install any app they want or restricting excessive screen time could be effective measures. By implementing these controlled measures, we can provide the necessary safety net while also safeguarding the mental and emotional well-being of younger users.
However, real-world actions should be informed by scientific evidence. Any approach we adopt needs to be backed by data (and not opinions) proving its effectiveness in achieving the desired outcomes.
java@beehaw.orgto Free and Open Source Software@beehaw.org•FOSS quality vs. non-free s/w quality4·2 years agoThis post highlights some issues with the commercial software that are obvious to anyone who is working in the industry, but completely ignores issues of the open source software. Both good and bad software is being developed using each model. It’s pointless to compare them this way. Linus in his book provided more substantial arguments in favor of open source.
java@beehaw.orgto World News@beehaw.org•Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin1·2 years agoTo end the discussion, just stop replying lol.
java@beehaw.orgto World News@beehaw.org•Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin1·2 years agoBut that was never the subject of the discussion. The USSR, and the Russian Empire before it, did successfully conquer Eastern Europe. That’s a historical fact. Whether you agree that this conquest made that land rightfully theirs is another topic, in which I have no interest.
Wasn’t reddit always like that? Or was this particular sub okay?