[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I work at a meteorological institute in Europe and we also get phonecalls from angry imbeciles insulting the meteorologists.

My passion for science and curiosity peaked when I got the job. Now I realise everything is a pipe dream if we do not revolutionise education into something that makes more decent philosophers of us all.

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 16 points 1 month ago

Golden Sun.

The most memorable RPG I've ever played. The music and art style, beautiful. Especially considering it's a Gameboy Advance game.

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Multi-level marketing at its prime.

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 month ago

And I just installed uBOL on a couple of company employee laptops expecting it to be future-proof. Should've stuck with uBO.

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 9 points 1 month ago

Like a kid's temper tantrum, vandalism won't improve society whatsoever. Fight the rich with wit, wisdom, and relentless ridicule.

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 32 points 2 months ago

Misinformation, not disinformation.

Also, many if not most people take “based on a true story” on TV at face value. Therefore it's important to point out the inaccuracies.

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 56 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

If you watched the series Chernobyl I highly recommend the Titans of Nuclear podcast's five dedicated episodes expanding on the misinformation it contains.

Nevertheless, excellent miniserie.

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The data on this page was obtained from the USDA NASS Quickstats Database. The cattle slaughter numbers include bulls, heifers, steers, and dairy cows. Calves are counted separately and amounted to about 315,900 deaths in 2023.

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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/13071478

The data on this page was obtained from the USDA NASS Quickstats Database. The cattle slaughter numbers include bulls, heifers, steers, and dairy cows. Calves are counted separately and amounted to about 315,900 deaths in 2023.

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The data on this page was obtained from the USDA NASS Quickstats Database. The cattle slaughter numbers include bulls, heifers, steers, and dairy cows. Calves are counted separately and amounted to about 315,900 deaths in 2023.

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Yes. Linux has become more user-friendly than Windows. Things stay were they are so it is reliable. It doesn't serve ads nor spies on the user so it is ethical. When updating one sees exactly what happens, and one can have perfect manual control of updates if one wants to. That and so much more.

Sidenote, perhaps consider using Vivaldi browser as it is superior for now, pre Manifest V3. However, if one wants to keep using uBlock Origin indefinitely regardless of the Manifest V3 transition, use LibreWolf which ships with uBlock Origin by default.

Over the years I went from Linux Mint to Xubuntu to EndeavourOS, and from desktop environment Xfce to KDE Plasma. To beginners who absolutely want the least amount of updates and don't mind older software versions I'd suggest a Debian based distribution, and to everyone else I'd suggest an Arch-based distribution, specifically EndeavourOS, or Manjaro if one cannot install the former for some reason, but both are fine. Why? I like to update as soon as possible and to have access to most software without it being a hassle to install. Moreover, Arch has a ridiculously comprehensive wiki which most of the time has the answer to one's problem.

KDE Plasma over Xfce because it's a remarkably configurable feature-rich powerhouse, but I honestly feel bad and wish I could merge them both. If old machines feel too slow for the former, the choice would be Xfce in a heartbeat because it is fast, minimalistic, and also highly configurable.

I moved away from the aforementioned Debian/Ubuntu based distributions because Mint was too bloated and slow for my taste. Specifically, as a former gamer I am highly sensitive to the responsiveness of the cursor, therefore the move to Xubuntu with Xfce where the mouse movement felt snappy again. Unfortunately Snap packages came to both which caused more problems than it solved, so I moved to Arch-based distributions and never looked back.

TL;DR: if new computers did not come with Windows pre-installed—the absurdity of this monopoly remains mind blowing—Linux would be significantly more pleasant to use for most of the populace. I bet my life on that.

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 20 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

What would happen if people deserted Google products in droves?

Mail:

Cloud:

  • Mega [referral URL]

Maps:

Meet:

Calendar:

Here's an exhaustive list of Mostly excellent “free” software that I use.

Please also consider supporting the myriad of developers who offer their superior products for free, open source, without ads.

“What if I paid for all my free software?
I've always felt guilty by taking for granted the rare breed of virtuous humans that provide free excellent software without relying on advertising. Let's change that and pay, how much would I “lose” anyway?” —https://www.cynicusrex.com/file/takemymoney.html

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 months ago
  • House M.D.
  • The Black Adder
  • Fawlty Towers
[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 7 points 2 months ago

“«Sorry Luke. I'm just doing my job. You gotta appreciate that.»
«Nah. Calling it your job don't make it right, boss.»” —Cool Hand Luke (1967)

[-] CynicusRex@slrpnk.net 40 points 2 months ago

If someone evades billions in taxes but one day donates 50 dollars it doesn't absolve their wrongdoings whatsoever. This is just an attempt at trying to improve their image.

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