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by unsignedint 1y ago
What Musk doesn’t seem to understand is that when you’re representing a company at the highest level, visibility matters—a lot. That’s especially true in the car industry, where buying a vehicle is a big decision for many people. If he’s no
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by unsignedint 2y ago
VRChat utilizes yt-dlp as a backend to enable video playback within VR environments through its built-in video player.
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Google's AI mode hasn't rolled out to me yet, but do you know if it will handle political questions? Gemini is notorious for avoiding anything political—even something as simple as asking about the current president—so I'm cu
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Personally, this isn't about Tesla—sorry for the slight tangent. I never considered Tesla, but not because of Elon Musk; rather, EVs simply don’t work for me. I’ve always tried to separate the person from the service they operate (e.g.
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Gemini's guardrails are unnecessarily strict. As you mentioned, there's a topical restriction on election-related content, and another where it outright refuses to process images containing anything resembling a face. I initially
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Yes, they place a strong emphasis on backward compatibility, particularly with language features. This allows new C# language features to be gradually introduced into a codebase without disruption, which is especially valuable in enterprise
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Look, I’m not disagreeing with you here. I’m not even talking about the internal mechanics—I’m simply referring to the user experience. You're fixating on my choice of words and taking my point in a direction I never intended. All I’m
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Yes, but in the case of Python, I feel it's a bit more nuanced. Simply having Python installed isn't enough—you also have to manage virtual environments (venv, Poetry, or whatever is popular at the moment). Personally, I find this
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by unsignedint 2y ago
One thing I appreciate about C# and .NET is how well they resist codebase rot. In some other languages, I often encounter situations where the development environment needs to be completely recreated—sometimes due to an updated interpreter
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by unsignedint 2y ago
I've had my issues with Google ever since they ran a series of ads pretending to be for Blender but actually linking to a scam site. (I’m not sure if it’s gotten better since then.) While I do occasionally come across questionable ads
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Selecting a locale based solely on geolocation is absurd, and the reverse is equally true. Just because you prefer a specific locale doesn't mean you're physically in that country. Unfortunately, I encounter this anti-pattern far
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Thank you—I understand where you're coming from. My interest in using GenAI stems from its ability to catch subtle implications or unintended double meanings in my writing. I've had plenty of "that's not what I meant&quo
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Sure, --- Please refine: To be honest, I do use GenAI to help me format my comments including this one. I do, however put in substantial input outlining my thought in detail, so I use it more like a glorified grammar checker. It helps me a
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by unsignedint 2y ago
To be honest, I do use GenAI to help me format my comments, including this one. However, I put in substantial input by outlining my thoughts in detail, so I treat it more as a sophisticated grammar checker. As a non-native speaker, my writi
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by unsignedint 2y ago
I’m all for AI—if it actually does something useful. But features like swiping to remove unwanted items or ensuring everyone smiles in a photo don’t count. For anything genuinely useful, I’d rather subscribe to an AI service separately than
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Consider yourself lucky to have multiple service options. I'm in Issaquah, and the only provider I have with decent speeds is Xfinity...
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by unsignedint 2y ago
It would feel less hostile if I had the option to choose my service provider. With no competition, data caps are essentially a form of extortion. Not to mention, these companies are often the ones lobbying municipalities to block other prov
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Many people seem to have skewed expectations, but posting on X is no different from publishing a blog post. Unless they're taking similar actions for private posts, this isn’t too surprising. In fact, X is arguably more transparent abo
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by unsignedint 2y ago
We’re likely talking about a small subset of users for whom open sourcing or similar efforts would be worthwhile. The bigger issue these days is that phones aren't designed to last. We've seen this trend ever since batteries becam
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by unsignedint 2y ago
You don't need to go for the cheapest phone, but I find the midrange, around $300-$400, to be the sweet spot. Sure, you could opt for something more expensive, but unless you have a specific need, the benefits won't be that notice
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Well, fountain pens are actually worse for lefties because the "push" motion tends to tear the paper. If only there were truly functional, smudge-free inks! While some brands claim to be "smudge-free," they don’t dry qui
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by unsignedint 2y ago
I really dislike the tipping culture. Don’t get me wrong—I’m all for tipping when someone goes above and beyond. But I can't stand the expectation that a tip is mandatory, rather than something that's earned. There was this one ti
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Aside from my notoriously illegible handwriting (which becomes even worse after just a few seconds, but more on that later), my main gripe with using paper is that I end up with smudges all over my hand—being left-handed doesn’t help. The s
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by unsignedint 2y ago
I've had a similar sentiments with Google hardware and nearly every device I've purchased, including several generations of phones and a Google Home Hub, had to be returned at least once. This has left me with a less-than-favorabl
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Regarding WSL, I tried very hard to use Linux exclusively on my desktop for about five years. While native Linux is excellent for servers, the desktop experience still has many shortcomings and unpredictabilities. It often feels like someth
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by unsignedint 2y ago
Right, and another factor is that I often have to communicate with people in different time zones, sometimes with a 16-17 hour difference. It's nice to have that seamless transition between synchronous and asynchronous communication.
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by unsignedint 2y ago
That's why I said, "Ultimately, it depends on your use case, but IRC's assumptions don't work for me or my peers." If it works for you, great. It doesn't for me. (Believe me, I used to use it a lot back then.)
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by unsignedint 2y ago
IRC is heavily session-oriented and works well with a persistent connection. However, when you start using multiple devices, such as PCs and mobiles, you encounter issues with fragmentation. It’s fine if you're only using a PC, but mix
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by unsignedint 2y ago
I think the inherent problem is that it's nearly impossible to have a civil conversation on social media. It's just a terrible place for it. Especially with controversial topics like politics, religion, and AI, it's impossibl
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by unsignedint 2y ago
I think a dislike button makes more sense for replies. It might just speed up the echo chamber effect, but people are already hiding, muting, and blocking those with opposing or intolerable replies. So, in some ways, dislikes for replies ma

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