SkabySkalywag

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I do love Steven's shows, from the Daily Show, Colbert Report and the late show. I'm sure there's an element of business appeasement there, but I also think that it's a sign of the slow death of television -at least for the post boomers. I feel for the people that lack broadband and now have one less voice calling out this administration.

I also hope he can help his crew and writers move into their next 'thing'. Personally, I'm hoping he can go back to his Colbert Report format again on some online platform -not Apple. It was funny, informative and genuine (loved the 'get to know...' segments). But he might not have the energy for that anymore. I'm imagining he's going to go the Conan route and switch to a podcast instead.

Either way, I'm sure he will be back.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Oops someone missed the most recent memo.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Nice one, mate!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Very true. I was just hoping -naively- about a future point of self awareness or lucidity in my compatriots that may never occur.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Fuck I feel old. Great article though, thanks made my day:)

Can't remember the number of hours I put into "the ancient art of war" on my Dad's Amstrad.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Nope, God is just a lousy shot.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Recognizing an error publicly or even out loud to those you are close with is something that takes courage and dignity.

Yeah, for a trump voter, that's a tough hill to climb and probably outside most of their lifespans.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Sorry, you're right, will do for next time:) I guess I wrote my inner questions while showering than crafting this as terminal thoughts.

 

Been thinking along the lines of Planet of the Apes -but without any man made catastrophe, meteorite impact and climate stabilization- what sort of structures or evidence of our civilization would remain in five or six million years if we all just vanish? Would an intelligent species of evolved insects -or something else- find buried artifacts in the ground like we did the dinosaurs? Would ancient structures like the pyramids or Great Wall remain for that long, and would any modern things like the Eiffel tower, Burj Khalifa, or even some present day Doomsday Vaults survive that amount of time? In our digitized age, I assume that not much would remain, other than satellites maybe or I suppose any modern species that just happens to get preserved like a dinosaur did.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Using AI for translations is one thing. Their leadership recently partnering with ZA/UM is quite a bit more concerning for their employees IMO.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I really hope an unintended consequence of this is causing Meta and Instagram to take a hit to their shares.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago

Leonie Mack, who has received a mysterious rating for her latest novel Head Over Wheels (Bedford Square), said: “Just yesterday, I had a one-star rating on a book that’s not out yet, from a brand new account listed in the Russian Federation that has no other reviews than my one-star rating.

Goodreads reviews have long been associated with review bombing, for example in 2021 Time revealed how some authors were [allegedly victims of extortion], facing demands to pay scammers to avoid bad reviews on the website.

God dammit. Goodreads enshittification.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thank you for all the ongoing work you put in, bud!

Wish I could help you out technically, but I'm a little new to the Fediverse myself. I will pass along my hopes that your health stays strong, friend.

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