tb_technical

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by tb_technical 1y ago
The FCC wasn't trying before. We need to put down a law to force network infrastructure companies to compete, like European nations, if we truly want change.
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by tb_technical 1y ago
Diogenes was throwing defeathered chickens at people long before the pandemic made people more paranoid and contrarian. This is older than dirt
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by tb_technical 1y ago
Payment processing being opaque, heavy handed, and restrictive all started with the patriot act, and until it's gone payment processors can't be the dispassionate processors of transactions people expect. It's very strange th
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by tb_technical 1y ago
If you operate a payment processor, and are a part of a legal oligopoly, you should be punished for not processing legal transactions - even if people are using your services to buy icky things you don't approve of. We need to avoid pa
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by tb_technical 1y ago
I am not the person you're replying to, but I am also concerned about this issue. This is a concern for people who have a lot of digital content under Amazon's umbrella. I have hundreds of audiobooks, ebooks, music, and movies - a
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Mostly what was in mind when I made the above posts were the after market ECU systems you can buy. I know it's not exactly the same - but I'm hoping that someday someone will make a aftermarket ECU for electric cars.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
You're right! But rather than reverse engineer the cars computer, how about a complete aftermarket overhaul? You would lose some features, surely, but at least the car would work, no?
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by tb_technical 2y ago
This is why I'll always buy cheap used cars - they already have a history of running. All they need is intensive oil changes and occasional part replacement for a couple years before I move onto my next used car. I avoid all the whizba
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I think we're starting to understand each other. > That is a yes to my question, then. You do not know what the book is about but you do know the Correct Feelings that others should have about it. Yes. From past experience I've
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Thank you
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I'm not fucking with you, and there's nothing to help. I'm living my life happily surrounded by people I cherish and appreciate - and who cherish and appreciate me. I pay taxes. I have a lover and children. I hang out with fr
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I chose a lie that hurts people? Hurts them how? Have you never told someone that you're "having a good day" on an objectively terrible one?
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Guilty. I like the narrow band of people who I can watch a football game with, and have it not be a chore. Everything is so tiresome nowadays.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Well, thanks! That's much appreciated. I was being a little whimsical with the parent comment, by the way. The entire comment tree is honestly really baffling to me. From people claiming I'm a secret fan of Rand, to people claimin
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Unhealthy for who, exactly? People who I won't get along with? Isn't it better that we don't interact, in this case? People aren't infinitely malleable - and I have no right to demand behavior from others. So, in my mind
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I try to avoid white supremacists if at all possible.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Dude I read it in 8th grade. That was close to 30 years ago. All I remember about the book was the rant about cigarette brands at the train station and some notions about selfishness being a moral good or some such nonsense. It didn't
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by tb_technical 2y ago
If you want to believe that I'm this person there's nothing I can say to dissuade you. But I'm not him.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Yeah as I've said before - don't remember much of the book. But freedom of association isn't exactly a concept the rand lovers have a monopoly over.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Pretty much, yeah. Any controversial political book will do.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Perhaps, but they do seem to like me. Should I warn them? Tell them I'm dangerous?
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I'm not surprised that in over 1000 pages, a parallel can be drawn by a statement, from a character from the work in question, and a sentiment I hold. Stopped clocks and all that.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
It's difficult to describe without spoiling the book. The only way I can describe it without spoiling the three arcs is to say it has a very bleak outlook on human nature
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by tb_technical 2y ago
If someone starts talking about train sex, the ensuing conversation is going to be an absolute riot
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by tb_technical 2y ago
No I have no idea what any of this is about
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I completely agree with you, and I have similar sentiments with my friends who hold different views.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I'm glad you had a laugh. That's what I was going for - and normally how the interaction in question plays out.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
I don't like Atlas Shrugged and you can't convince me otherwise. The most interesting paragraphs in that book were rants about cigarette brands, and even that was a total bore. Neuromancer is enjoyable, but mostly because I enjoye
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by tb_technical 2y ago
No, and I don't know who he is either.
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by tb_technical 2y ago
Don't let me dissuade you, but it's not a very good read. There's a reason I forgot almost all of it. But if you like her long-winded style, have fun! It's a long one.

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