Seeing all this bad and negative things going on the internet let's change the pace, what is something that's good and you're excited for?
Lemmy to become mature enough to be a full replacement for Reddit
I dunno.. why can’t Lemmy just be its own thing tho? I might’ve been using Reddit wrong or something but Lemmy feels so much better from the start for me.
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At least if there is an interesting topic or a question I don’t have to scroll thru the same jokes or worse — joke trains, yeah sure, the beans happened, maybe I am getting too old to fully connect with the joke, whatever, but at least it is kinda self-contained, my wild guess would be if beans happened on Reddit, all the comments would be BEANS! for a month everywhere..
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From a time perspective — I am really appreciating some amazing posts on Reddit with great histories and comments that I was reading for hours, some great AMAs or even the funny content if it was fresh.
With all this said, overall Reddit was mostly a really specific shit hole for me, yes, shit hole where occasional diamonds occurred but still. I can’t wrap my head around how imaginary internet points can distort even the most basic interactions.
I have no idea what the beans thing us, but I've been on kbin instead of lemmy for quite some time so maybe I missed it.
My wedding in 11 days. Even though I'm somewhat stressed because I'll have to travel for it and there are some moving parts, I'm excited. Wife is taking it pretty well and she is excited as well!
Make sure to make a conscious choice to stop every once in a while and take the moments in, otherwise you might not remember anything because things are happening so fast on the day
When I got married I made the decision to avoid going around to all the guests and make sure they were happy/entertained etc. At the reception I basically stayed near the main table and just enjoyed the night. If people wanted to come and chat then they could.
Remembering that it was mine and my wife’s day took a real load off and helped with a lot of the pressure of the event.
I literally made a comment saying the exact same thing some 10 days ago! i'll make sure I take a second and take it all in. Thank you!
Congrats on the wedding, and I wish you a beautiful future!
Thanks!
Good luck it’ll be a blast!
Here's hoping!
Everything will work out perfectly, congratulations!
Thank you <3
The last 10 days leading up to my wedding were my most stressful but come wedding day it was gone all I cared about was being married to my favorite person. You’ve got this and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Yes, of course. I realize it is normal, especially seeing my wife taking it in great stride.
Thank you <3
Something will go wrong, but it won't matter. Focus on the important things
That is the plan indeed! thanks!
Congrats in advance brother/sister! I literally just got back from mine and it went perfectly!
Thank you! and that is awesome! Congrats <3
Hope you have a great day! Wishing you two all the best!
Thanks <3
wishing you all the best!
thanks <3
Congratulations!
grats!!
thank you!
I’m pretty excited for getting married in the next three hours!
Edit: I DID IT, LEMMY!
All the best! Hope everything goes smoothly!
Congratulations!! 🥂🍾
Congrats, best decision I've ever made
Congratulations!
Congrats!
Congrats! Enjoy married life!
Congratulations <3
The fediverse is something I'm excited for and it's still in it's infancy so it'll be intersting to see how it plays out as it starts getting more polished and user friendly.
Despite the doom and gloom of AI I think it's been really cool, and one area I've seen it help is for my relatives where instead of me having to solve basic tech issues AI has helped. When it develops into a full on companion that will do things it asks them to I'll be bothered less and less.
It’s frustrating to see peoples’ imaginations run wild with AI. They’re not building “sentient” machines. There will never be machines that are sentient in anything other than appearance, and we’re notoriously easy to fool in that way.
My favorite way to describe AI that I’ve heard is “applied statistics.” It’s basically just processing huge amounts of data, very fast, simultaneously, and then presenting conclusions that are usually very likely.
Yes, it will be used to make weapons that are horrifically efficient, but likewise it will be used to make defenses that are equally efficient.
I think the good will ultimately outweigh the bad. Hopefully by a long shot.
LLMs are spontaneously developing theory of mind and nobody knows why or how, meaning that now ChatGPT and the like are able to consider what the user is thinking, opening some avenues for actual manipulation. GPT-4 can solve 95% of ToM tasks that a 7-year-old could.
Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.02083
100% with you, but it needs to find a way to make itself more accessible to the average person. It’s a bit of a learning curve and there are a lot of people who won’t jump ship from the simplicity of Reddit because of that.
For me I have been having fun testing novel ai and trying tk play pseudo rpg adventures alone, I will probably never share anything but it has been really fun to try AI as a single player experience.
I watched this AI npc in Skyrim and the level of interactivity it brought is amazing. So often in games characters quickly run out of lines, and feel like dead mannequins in open world games. Having a game world where there are lasting consequences because NPCs remember what you did is going to be cool. As opposed the same lines being recycled over and over.
This is something I've wanted to try. I still want to have with people but I can't always. I think it could help me flesh out a campaign too.
The possibility that things might one day get better for humankind. We're long overdue.
If you look at overall worldwide poverty and starvation numbers, coupled with medical advancements and indoor plumbing, now is a pretty good time to be a human. Yes, there are lots of problems, but the standard of living (for the average person) has gotten so much better in the last 200 years
Absolutely agree!
I'm currently midway trough Peter Zeihans The End of the World Is Just the Beginning and just started Yuval Noah Hararis Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow, he even cites a statistics which is that more people die from obesity than starvation each year, so we have that going for us. So far these two books are a nice contrast. I'm painfully aware of our currently novel situation and hoping things are gonna keep heading in the right direction. Actually would really want them to, trying my best to make them: https://sturlabragason.github.io/blog/2023/07/04/Decentralized-Autonomous-Communities.html
Making music with my fucking band WOOOOOO
Share a Bandcamp/Soundcloud link if you've got one!
Shit that's not a bad idea setting that up thanks dude
Have fun!!! 🤘 :)
I’ll be trying out Linux outside of a virtual machine for the first time. I’ve got a SATA SSD external enclosure that I’ll be using to boot without messing with my current pc
Say goodbye to your free time. Linux is a huge rabbit hole.
I don't agree. It depends really on what you're using it for. I have one machine with Xubuntu installed and it's been used just for browsing or putting movies to the tv and it's been just plug and play so far.
There was the one issue, of not being able to use some streaming services, because of drm protection meaning you can only stream via their windows desktop app not via browser. I took it as an invitation for streaming the stuff from somewhere else for free shrug
Yeah there’s a ton of stuff to learn. I’ve got some experience from my college courses but I want to get ahead before I take the ones that really test my Linux knowledge.
Are you going to unplug the existing harddisk? If your Linux /efi partition is written in the windows boot partition, you are kind of messed up.
Better unplug the existing harddisk and try Linux, once you are comfortable you can switch to dual boot then completely swith over to Linux.
I’ve seen tutorials where people installed Linux using a virtual machine that can only see the ISO usb and the drive you are installing Linux on to do that. It’ll be a pain removing the drives from my laptop. I probably won’t be dual booting because I use nvidia GPUs + can’t switch to Linux full time because nvidia and I use CUDA for projects.
John Green posted a video about a week ago calling out Johnson & Johnson for extending their patent for Bedaquiline, a medication that treats multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. The extension would prevent inexpensive generic versions from entering countries that are being ravaged by TB. After the video received critical reception and with John’s call to action, the public pounced on J&J. This led to J&J announcing they would allow the generic versions of Bedaquiline to be produced and shipped to the majority of low- and middle-income countries hit hard by TB, including countries where the patent is still in effect. We still don’t know which specific countries those are, but it’s still great news!
Plus, Hank Green is done with his chemo and seems to be mostly cancer-free for the time being.
I read the first half of this wondering which of us misread OPs title
This is the most unethical thing I have ever heard. Well, almost.
It’s my anniversary, so I’m looking forward to having a nice dinner.
Happy anniversary 🎉🎂
Thanks stranger!
Specifically, good things on the World Wide Web: research. The amount of good information available is incredible, compared with pre-Internet times. Weather forecasts, what the space telescope is looking at, what's happening in other parts of the world places in their own voice.
Sure, there is misinformation as well, and some people will cast doubt on anything they don't like or try to drown it out, but get past that, and this is a golden age of knowledge.
possibly getting a new laptop that is slightly better than my desktop, i hope to get into something like peertube/content creation but im still thinking it thru.
Go for it man! Since you’ve been thinking about it, you probably have the means and the talents to start. Why not do it? We’re rooting for you!
-2025 Humans back in the Moon
-Late 2020’s early 2030’s new missions to Venus
-Late 2030’s drone to Saturns Moon Titan
-2030’s maybe Humans on Mars
I'm excited for the moon trip also. Missed it the first time around, so why not enjoy it now?
Late 2030’s drone to Saturns Moon Titan
here we go again
I repurposed my 2008 ThinkPad as a server, saving it from the trash for yet another year!
What do you run on it?
Running Zoneminder so my GF can keep an eye on her shop from her phone (without paying someone a subscription).
My sister gave back an old hand-me-down computer that I had given her years ago, and I did the same thing. It's not the best or the fastest, but it has an ethernet port!
Currently got it set up with a (somewhat jank) Jellyfin setup, as well as hosting some of the Discord bots I create.
Getting my year long undiagnosed chronic pain issues to be diagnosed. My neurologist has been proactive this past month since I saw him so I’m hoping we can get somewhere. Got proof, just no diagnoses
I’ve been there. It’s such a relief to finally have an official diagnosis, you feel strangely happy when you eventually get it. Just a little word of caution - if it’s an incurable condition there’s a bit of a dip after the initial “happiness”. It’s still better to have a diagnosis than not, but it can feel a bit anticlimactic. I’m wishing you well!
Glad you got diagnosed! My neurologist has already told me the expect a non curable situation sadly so I’ve accepted that
Due to the way I reacted to prednisone months back he talked to me today about potential lifelong immunoglobulin IVs that should help me a lot instead of destroying my immune system with steroids
Glad you got diagnosed! My neurologist has already told me the expect a non curable situation sadly so I’ve accepted that
Glad you got diagnosed! My neurologist has already told me the expect a non curable situation sadly so I’ve accepted that
Long covid?
Nope. Completely different symptoms than that
This is probably going to sound mundane, but I finally got my career back on track after the plague and have enough money to take my cats to the vet for proper medical care. Feel like I've been living at vets lately, but everyone's ears are clean, teeth have been checked, bloodwork done, and has the meds they need to thrive. I felt so bad that for two years the vet was life threating visits only.
What I'm looking forward to is many more years with my wonderful pets!
I went hiking on Saturday and I took a fuck ton of pictures, I'm really looking forward to editing the best shots from the trip. The hike was so beautiful it's probably going to be pretty hard to pick, and honestly that's the best kind of problem to have.
Also I have a bunch of miniatures that are at the point of needing a final pass of paint before being done, that I'm really excited to finish up.
Where (generally) were you hiking? I live near the Appalachian Trail & I love to get out for a good hike every now and then.
I live in the PNW so I usually hike around Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, and Mt Hood.
This last weekend though I went to a little place called Black Hole Falls
Hopefully with a retirement plan to go with it.
Retirement without any plans often ends in (worse) depression and anxiety.
My excitement is maybe small, but I’m excited about the 5-ish hours of sleep I’ve just had, which is such a gift after weeks of pain waking me up all the time
That doesn't sound small at all! Wishing you more restful sleep in the nights to come. 😊
Thank you so much!
Today I've ordered the parts for my new PC, which will be a lot faster than my current one
Neat. Did you come up with the configuration yourself or did you use some reference, e.g. Lemmy?
I plan on doing the same in autumn/winter and I want to make sure everything's compatible.
You should check out Logical Increments! It'll help with your budget and provide compatibility for every part in the system. https://www.logicalincrements.com/ Good luck!
I have a friend who knows more about hardware than I do, so he helped me and we used https://PCPartPicker.com
I'm beginning to plan hosting a monthly dinner for friends, maybe starting in the fall. I'm excited thinking about having people I love gather over food regularly
I'll keep it short term and simple. Wednesday nights I do cocktails and listen to live jazz group from the local school music students from 6pm-7pm, then I walk to my local sushi joint for great fish!
That sounds like a sweet Wednesday
Sorry for delay.... just finding your reply. I feel very lucky.
The company I work for changed their policy on paid vacations. Starting in August I'm going to have a lot of vacation days and I'm going to use them.
I have a powerlifting meet on Sunday that I’m excited for. Going to set some PRs hopefully!
I'm excited to see my two teenage daughters perform together in their theater camp production in a couple of weeks. Seeing my girls growing up so fast can be bittersweet, and I relish these moments when they are so clearly full of joy for what they are doing. They will even have a duet together!
I feel really happy for you! I’ve got two older daughters who are both into their performing arts and nothing will reduce me to tears quicker than seeing them blossoming during a performance, doing things that have taken years and years of practice and which I could never hope to achieve.
What a beautiful description of those beautiful moments! 💗 I wish I had tried theater. I think it can really help kids to develop social and communication skills, as well as confidence.
Actually really excited for the decentralized internet...
Internet has always been decentralized, it's just a fight to keep it that way
I dont know why im struggling with this question. Work is going well, but I don't really have much I'm looking forward to, atm. I feel like everything I have planned is more stressful than fun.
Sometimes I pick something arbitrary to look forward to. Like, make a reservation at a restaurant with great desserts for 3 weeks out or something and look forward to that. Or decide I'm gonna be excited about Amazon announcing new hardware in September because maybe we'll get more kindles with USB C charging.
Hmm, this is actually a good idea. I should write down some ideas.
I feel that too. Only thing I can think of is that I'm going to add a could ssds to my home server.
I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year. I'm so psyched to show all the old crones in the families how to do a proper holiday. I have so many fucking garlands in my Amazon shopping cart. Need another paycheck or two before I can pull the trigger.
Neat! What do you plan to cook?
I love this response so much. You’ve got this!
I'm excited for my yoyo of the month mystery box. July's box was dope!
What's that? Is this something involving weed or is it like a yoyo as in the toy? I'm legit wondering how people add variance to such a simple thing
Oh man, you should look into it. The yoyo (toy) scene is going through an absolute renaissance. Here's a good video from Wired to get an overview of the hobby.
I'm not much of a collector, but my daily driver is a "MagicYoyo T5 Plus Overlord" I picked up on Amazon. One day I'd like to upgrade to something like the "Monarch."
I haven't played with a yoyo in a very long time. Is Duncan still a solid brand? Now I want a yoyo.
Iirc Duncan is still pretty solid (and easy to find), though there's a lot of options out there these days.
If you're looking for a more modern entry-level yoyo, I'd personally recommend the Crystal K2. This one comes with a spare "unresponsive" bearing, so if you ever decide to get into the more advanced tricks you'll be covered.
It’s adult night at the skating rink tonight and I’m going 🛼
I'm cooking a pork roast to eat this week and I'm going to a concert next week. I also just bought a 15 pack of beer. Amazing things happening over here.
you had me at pork roast
It's gonna be done in 20 minutes. Come over.
Pork roast, live music and beer. You might've won the thread..
What concert?
I'm seeing a technical death metal and brutal death metal show at a tiny venue that has 90s WWE on the bar TV and serves $3 beers. The kind of place where you are 2 feet from the musicians. Defeated Sanity from Germany and Stabbing from Texas are at the top of the bill. Two others at the bottom I have not heard yet.
My lunch
Hard question for a pessimist. I have some pretty delicious lunch coming up so that's pretty great.
Going on leave soon with my family.
I've had a rough 2 years, I think I'm looking forward to going back to school this year. (Teacher)
I'm finally getting the cosmetic surgery I've been dreaming of next month. Very excited for it!
Congratulations! I wish you a speedy recovery
I'm planning to live life a little and buy a motorcycle soon. I've always wanted to drive a motorcycle so this keeps me motivated.
I'm not sure on your mental health condition. But if there's one thing I've learnt from getting my big bike licence. Its done wonders for me.
And a little tip for you. Get really good gear. Even if you don't think you'll come off or if youre only going lut for half an hour. Anything can happen. And good gear, so jacket, trousers, gloves, helmet and boots can be the major difference between a few broken bones and agonising death/amputated limbs.
Oh and filtering ear plugs. I got some the other week and they've been a live saver. I can still hear my music perfectly fine. But they protect your hearing from the constant sound of the engine and all the wind.
Be safe out there, brother.
It's definitely worth it, but being brand new be really careful with the controls, a little on the throttle goes a long ways for (most) motorcycles.
That's why I'm thinking of starting with a used 250! Perfect for around the city and the occasional excursion into the twisties on the way to a day hike.
Started on a Honda Shadow. Super gentle and comfy for a newbie in my opinion, if a bit on the heavy side.
Nice! I don't really want to start on a heavy bike though, as all I've experienced are pedal powered bikes before and I want to get used to the weight.
Having an early morning swim in the sea every morning for the next few weeks.
I’m excited for the rapid development of apps for Lemmy. I’m on iOS and have been checking out Voyager (Wefwef), Avelon, Memmy, Mlem and Thunder, and they are all smashing it!
I’m excited to throw my kid her first real birthday party (f u covid)
Nice! We went to a trampoline park and it was a blast.
About to move for just a few months for my wife's job. I think the kids will be cool with it they are still young but I know they'll miss their family here. Otherwise, super stoked
After over a decade, Baldurs Gate 3.
I was super excited for my Transformers Legacy Skyquake to arrive today.
It didn't arrive, which is a bummer.
But I get to look forward to getting it tomorrow, and I'm still really excited for it!
Hello fellow transformers collector!
I, too, collect transformers!
I’m going to try to keep the SpaceBaby’s name out of this, but I am genuinely excited for the step change the next generation of lift vehicles will bring to space exploration.
I’ve become thoroughly depressed with how we are mishandling our own planet, and I know there are huge risks in believing that finding new places to fuck up will solve anything (also, it’s a pipe dream - terraforming isn’t something we could really hope to achieve and anything outside our solar system is just too far away) … but, dammit, my 12-year old self dreamed of spaceships refuelling in orbit, resupplying permanent missions on other planets/moons, and now it might actually happen.
I'm currently getting fast food from the best local joint in my whole city: Dick's.
If you ask me, they are the best of the best when it comes to their fast food and fries out of any fast food joint in all of my city.
Eat a bag of Dicks for me too, fellow Seattle'ite
I'm in a nearby city that also has Dick's. I always thought it was local to Spokane until my first time in Seattle nearly a decade ago.
I don't even like Dicks cos I don't eat burgers but I do like talking about eating bags of Dicks.
I was thinking you meant Dickie's, and I was confused for several reasons.
SO is preparing the dough for pizza on Thursday. Also, this is my Friday. Less then an hour left.
My mum is coming to visit soon. I live in the USA and she's back in Australia. It'll be the first time she's travelled overseas since the late '80s. She's very excited about it :)
I'm super hyped for Pikmin 4 coming out on Friday. Nintendo basically can't miss with Pikmin games so I have no doubt it'll be excellent, and I just replayed the first three.
I installed a new stereo in my car with my brother. I’m enjoying it. Might need to have a few quirks check though!
I have simple needs, so I'm going to say I'm really excited for news on the upcoming game Persona 5: Tactica.
I expect to be disappointed, but for now the dream is real.
I'm going to see spiderman a second time later this week. It's such a good movie.