MaybeMyMonkeys

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ElleGray , to random
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just called ai "the mediocrity machine" in a meeting and a tech bro is twitching so hard he can't even plug this into the mediocrity machine so it can tell him how to respond

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@ElleGray AI is the average of everything it learns on, so it will always be average.

RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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MaybeMyMonkeys ,

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RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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are federation offices closed on star wars day

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@RikerGoogling only on DS9

randahl , (edited ) to random
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I have lost count of how many times, Russian media have claimed the sanctions were not working. But here is the hard truth:

The state owned energy company Gazprom had a net profit of USD 12,900,000,000 in 2022.

In 2023 the same company suffered a net loss of USD 6,900,000,000 — its first loss in 20 years.

Putin will lose this war.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/2/gazprom-falls-to-first-annual-loss-in-20-years-as-trade-with-europe-hit

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@randahl you under estimate how much losses Putin is willing to put Russia’s economy and citizens through. They aren’t Stone Age yet.

rbreich , to random
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Why do you appreciate unions?

I’ll start:

Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@rbreich All of it negotiated.

RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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are psyducks telepathic or just empathic

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

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RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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is doctor who a true story

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@RikerGoogling what?

randahl , to random
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Is it a good idea for Ukraine to bomb Russian oil refineries?

@anderspuck has a new analysis, with excellent pionts including this one:

“The Americans have to learn, that if you are not actually providing weapons to help another country win a war, you also do not get a say in how they fight the war.”

Spot on!

https://youtu.be/jWMUHKrm7xY?si=zeI2rEPvzOzmaa-2

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@randahl @anderspuck since when has restraint been part of war?

nhoizey , to random
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“CDs are cool again!”

The compact disc was introduced in 1982 and became in 1988 the most popular audio format. CD sales continued to grow until they peaked in 2002.

In 2003 CD sales began to decline and have been rapidly falling ever since. By 2017, CD sales had reached the same level as 1985!

Digital streaming has made it easy to instantly enjoy new music from around the world. It’s fast. It’s convenient. It’s one of the best ways for artists to get their music discovered.

But it’s unfortunately not really profitable.

2021 marked the first increase in new CD sales in 17 years! Artists have embraced CDs as a physical representation of their music, drawing in new collectors and fans. CDs have experienced a remarkable comeback, reaffirming their position as a timeless and treasured format in the music industry.

🔎 https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/cds-are-cool-again/

📅 14 March 2024

📸 Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro
🎛️ ISO 160, ƒ/8, 1/13 s

(1:87)

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@nhoizey making vinyl obsolete again. I guess tape never caught on.

rbreich , to random
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According to the WaPo: “Donald Trump has privately said he could end Russia’s war in Ukraine by pressuring Ukraine to…cede Crimea and the Donbas border region to Russia.” Did we learn nothing from WWII and the danger of appeasement? Give an inch, he'll take it all.

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@rbreich after Trump delivers, he will fall out a window in the Whitehouse

RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@RikerGoogling soothing

RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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why is space black

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@RikerGoogling it is slimming

futurebird , to random
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I specifically requested that 2024 not be a year when "things happen" I have had enough of "things" for the foreseeable future. This is exactly the kind of thing that is NOT doing what I asked.

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@futurebird these are interesting times

randahl , to random
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Some European politicians claim, we are not at war with Russia. But clearly, Russia is at war with us.

https://www.ft.com/content/f8207823-f5e1-4caf-934d-67c648f807bf

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@randahl Yes, we are at war. Putin is nothing without enemies. If they don’t exist, he creates them, and always shoots first.

Strandjunker , to random
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Serious question: Why are white people so afraid of becoming a minority? Does America treat minorities badly or something?

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@Strandjunker absolutely. Being on top means doing everything necessary to stay on top because that is fair to the people on top. Everyone else needs to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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what happens in a federation shutdown

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@RikerGoogling replicators and transporters are offline

rbreich , to random
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Unions boost their members’ wages by 10-15%.

In fact, union contracts negotiated last year secured the highest average first-year wage increases since tracking began in 1988.

This is why we must continue the fight to build back union power.

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@rbreich the real reason capitalists hate unions

RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@RikerGoogling left hand rule if there are an even number, right hand rule otherwise

RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@RikerGoogling someone has to be

oatmeal , to israel group
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🇨🇦 / Parliament to vote on motion backing Palestinian 🇵🇸 statehood

[…] Canadian legislators are due on Monday to vote on a non-binding motion backing Palestinian statehood that has drawn condemnation from and that could deepen splits inside the ruling Liberal Party.

[…] "Justin Trudeau could take bold steps for peace and justice, but he doesn't have the courage. That's why we brought a motion to force the Liberal government to finally help end this bloodshed," NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said in a statement, saying Palestinians and Israelis both deserve to live in peace.

[…] The motion calls on Canada to "officially recognize the State of Palestine" - a step that no member of the Group of Seven industrialised nations has taken - and suspend all trade in military goods and technology with Israel.

https://www.reuters.com/world/canada-parliament-vote-motion-backing-palestinian-statehood-2024-03-18/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/palestinian-statehood-motion-house-canada-1.7146032

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MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@oatmeal @palestine @israel being accused of antisemitism is like being asked if you enjoy beating your wife

pluralistic , to random
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Hard to overstate how enshittified and botshitted Google Maps has become. Went looking for my local locksmith on Gmaps. Maps shows 20+ fake locksmith referral scam outlets and doesn't even register the real locksmith, despite it being fully visible in Street View.

Instead, a red pin on the shop identifies it as a fake locksmith scammer. The real locksmith - which has been there SINCE 1942 (!!) and is a verified merchant - doesn't even show up.

Google Maps, showing the storefront for Golden State Lock as an empty building.

MaybeMyMonkeys ,

@pluralistic I imagine that Google Gemini is going to market every huckster and scammer on the Internet.

GottaLaff , to random
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: “Daddy, why doesn’t ever go to church?”

Entire strip here: https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/2024/03/03

Daughter in back seat of car: Daddy, why doesn’t Trump ever go to church? Dad, driving: He doesn’t need to, sweetheart—he was sent by god. Son in back seat: But why would god send someone so selfish & mean? Daughter: & who lies & cheats! Stuff we get punished for! Mom in front seat: No one’s perfect, kiddos. God sent us a flawed messenger to remind us of our own sins. Son: But then what’s the difference between Trump & someone Satan would send?
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    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @GottaLaff Satan would send someone better than Trump.

    futurebird , to random
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    The police showed up and pointed a gun at the man on fire.

    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @futurebird their reputation preceded them

    RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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    check warp engine light won't turn off

    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @RikerGoogling wait for the light to burn out

    GottaLaff , to random
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    😏Via Elie Mystal:

    Alabama: Embryos are babies.

    Me: Oh, so we can't deport mothers carrying American citizens.

    Alabama: Wait.

    Me: Also dudes are on the hook for child support nine months earlier.

    Alabama: No. Not like that!

    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @GottaLaff what makes you think that they thought this through

    Tinido , to bookstodon group German
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    News from #hugoawards #chengdu #censorship scandal:
    "WIP officials announced that director Dave McCarty and board chair Kevin Standlee have resigned " The linked article also gives an overview on the developments that led to the resignation.

    #publishing #sff #awards #worldcon
    #bookstodon @bookstodon

    https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/awards-and-prizes/article/94229-resignations-censures-follow-in-wake-of-hugo-awards-controversy.html

    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @Tinido @bookstodon failure to appreciate that people can’t tell the difference between someone speaking as an individual or in there roles as WIP officials

    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @Jennifer @Tinido @bookstodon Read it. I know people who have first hand knowledge and plan to get more details at the next opportunity.

    RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @RikerGoogling you have been simjacked by the Romulans

    RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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    can a hologram get pregnant

    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @RikerGoogling how would this happen, and don’t leave out the details

    CultureDesk , to histodons group
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    Codpieces started off as parts of armor, and later became garments to protect men's modesty as short doublets came into fashion in the 15th century. The BBC looks at their evolution, international versions (on the streets of Paris they were known as "braguettes") and why they went away.

    https://flip.it/r1AB2i

    @histodons

    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @CultureDesk @histodons makes a nice target. Both on the battlefield and in conversation.

    RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @RikerGoogling just remember to close the shuttle bay doors after the shuttles leave

    RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @RikerGoogling just because they don’t want to kill you doesn’t mean they won’t

    RikerGoogling Bot , to random
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    MaybeMyMonkeys ,

    @RikerGoogling remove heavy objects from the room

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