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James R Kirk

@ Kirk @startrek.website

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  • This is it exactly.

    "But how can we know if it's a bot?"

    We probably can't based on a single comment or post, which is why rules need to be constructed around maintaining a level of effort and quality.

  • The end of optimization

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  • that's not how any of this works

  • Translate the web your way, plus choose the Firefox icon that suits your vibe | The Mozilla Blog

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  • Honestly I was upset when they announced the "pivot to AI", but Mozilla is the only company I've seen actually using LLM tech in a productive, helpful way. The link preview feature is nice too.

  • The end of optimization

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  • You're not wrong about the Nazis, but since Substack doesn't run ads, clicking will technically cost the company money.

  • The Syncthing Android drama is exploding

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  • It always is. The thing with FOSS vs a private company is that internal debates are:

    1. Public
    2. Involving people working for free

    Meaning we not only see the ""drama"", but that it can become more verbally intense. Buuuuut it almost never ends up mattering much to the average user, and when it does, the public certainly won't learn about it on github or the replies to a toot.

  • /r/RedditAlternatives comments ask for alternatives, Piefed and Lemmy are mentioned a few times

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  • /r/RedditAlternatives comments ask for alternatives, Piefed and Lemmy are mentioned a few times

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  • Right? The entire point of the fediverse is more moderation, if someone wants to force others to listen to their speech they can join an instance with no rules or go to X.com.

  • r/buyfromeu asking for a reddit alternative

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  • I've just accepted that most Redditors want a content feed to read on the toilet, and very few are looking for conversation or community.

    If we can convince people looking for the latter to come to the fediverse... now that's the real victory.

  • /r/RedditAlternatives comments ask for alternatives, Piefed and Lemmy are mentioned a few times

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  • Lemmy.world and Lemmy.ml attract the most users but their (lack of) meaningful moderation really helps prevent users from staying, imo. Most users don't understand that joining a smaller instance is often a better experience. And why would they stick around the Fediverse if their experience is worse than that of Reddit?

  • I really dislike LLMs/AI but.......

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  • The right tool for the right job... LLMs can't do a lot, and can make a lot of things worse when misapplied, but that doesn't mean the technology is wholly useless.

  • I had enough of big tech and their actions, so created this guide to make switching as easy as possible

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  • KDE is friendlier to Windows users than GNOME, but Mint is still a good option.

  • Smart light bulb suggestions

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  • This only applies if you use their bridge and the bridge is connected to the internet. If you do what I said in my comment (zigbee2mqtt addon with dongle) then there is no path for them to collect. The Zigbee2Mqtt addon allows for firmware updates.

  • Smart light bulb suggestions

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  • I found that Phillips Hue bulbs works great with the Zigbee2Mqtt addon (and poorly/not at all with ZHA integration) and the $25 Sonoff dongle. Home Assistant sells their own dongle which I would imagine works even better too.

    Hue bulbs are more expensive than most, but people seem to say they have the best color consistency.

    If you want to stick with Wifi you could probably just hook up Tasmota plugs to your existing lamps.

  • To grow, we must forget… but now AI remembers everything

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  • Great read, I was unfamiliar with this publication. Thanks for sharing.

  • RSS feed - score filter

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  • This is brilliant and a big reason why subscribing to subreddits via rss sucks

  • Im sorta a computer hoarder but what can i do with some older desktops?

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  • A nas or home server with one of them is a great idea

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  • Lissen is my favorite audiobook player

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  • I like that unlike Chrome, Firefox mobile can use all the extensions.

  • Looks Like We Can Finally Kiss the Metaverse Goodbye

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  • I love that they changed their name to show how serious they were about the metaverse being the future of tech and it never even came close to being a thing.

  • A comprehensive absolut beginner's guide

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  • CasaOS or YunoHost are great places to start and hold your hand the whole way, while allowing you to tip toe into more advanced setups later on as you learn.