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| Topic | Aug 13th : Youtube Mass Surveillance Discussion |
| R_Jackal 08/12/25 10:01:00 AM #26 | Accolon posted... If YouTube asks for my ID, I'll just never use YouTube again.Yup. YouTube isn't that important to me, honestly. |
| Topic | You believe the conspiracy that hospitals/big pharma keep us sick on purpose? |
| R_Jackal 08/12/25 9:59:32 AM #8 | WingsOfGood posted... No but they do infact try to make treatments prohibitively expensive. |
| Topic | Some smoke detectors are apparently also secretly listening devices |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 6:42:36 PM #4 | That why I will never bother with all that smart home shit. |
| Topic | Do you have an ai girlfriend/boyfriend yet CE? |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 6:32:59 PM #4 | AI is disgusting to speak to, so no. |
| Topic | Do you take anything for sleep? |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 4:01:49 PM #38 | Nope, but I also don't consume any caffeine or anything with a ridiculous amount of sugar either--or any if I can avoid it. |
| Topic | Farmer Reeling Over Decaying Crops as Workforce Flees ICE Raids |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 4:00:24 PM #9 | AuthenticZac posted... With RFK jr, pestilence isn't far behindPestilence showed up early, during the last term for the preview episode. |
| Topic | So what's with the increase in worldwide right wing activity? |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 3:59:07 PM #215 | EPR-radar posted... Unfortunately, we don't have time for that, even if it is possible to end fascism once it takes root.You think anything except the most blatant, in-your-face herald of the end will get even a modicum of cooperation from people running the show these days? They still think money will actually mean a damn when everyone is dying from the famine and pestilence that will spread from the rising temperatures. Any intelligent coordinated effort will come from well beyond the point of no return. |
| Topic | Do you ever show your face online? |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 3:54:44 PM #13 | Have never once posted my face on the Internet. If I didn't need an ID there likely wouldn't be a photo of me anywhere online where my face is plainly visible. |
| Topic | Intelligence doesn't matter on the internet when there's AI |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 2:03:14 PM #7 | Conversation on the Internet is largely useless because of AI in general anyway. Hell, in person conversation people use that shit too. |
| Topic | The difference between ChatGPT 5 and older versions |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 1:59:57 PM #40 | AceMos posted... how long till AI gets used to make entire false information about peopleTo be fair to AI here, news outlets have already run video game footage as proof of war crimes in the past. AI already just makes shit up about literally every topic. It's already rendered the Internet borderline useless for information gathering/education. |
| Topic | New ChatGPT is annoying and weird. |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 11:51:39 AM #14 | Pikachuchupika posted... It's much more human-like. It can reason a lot better. It doesn't just spout out information like before unless you ask it to.I don't understand why people think this is a good thing. It's a fucking pack of servers, having it be more human just makes it function worse. AI is a hammer, there's a reason I don't use my fists to pound nails. |
| Topic | Why does Street Fighter 2 get so much nostalgia jerking |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 11:11:30 AM #49 | There's a fairly large set of people that spent an enormous part of their childhood feeding tokens/quarters into an arcade machine with a crowd of people around due to this game. It wasn't just a game, it was basically a social event. It forged entire communities and even started rivalries. It was pretty amazing. |
| Topic | Parents making their kids censor themselves when saying... |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 11:09:25 AM #2 | My parents never did it to me, nor did they censor how I spoke. The end result is I cuss a bit too much tbh , so I watch it a little more than they did with me. |
| Topic | Trump is begging China to buy soybeans from the US. |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 10:47:12 AM #22 | The art of the deal at work. Shoot yourself in the foot, then piss yourself and cry. |
| Topic | What's the weirdest/most interesting thing you've rented? |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 9:54:55 AM #5 | A sand blaster. I don't even remember what it was for now, was a long time ago. Was cool to use side from when a friend kicked it on as a joke and promptly fucked up the rear passenger door on my mom's car. |
| Topic | Think I'm gonna play that mobile horse game |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 9:45:38 AM #34 | ReturnOfDevsman posted... Game looks interesting, but I don't do gatcha.The dailies on this take half an hour, if you don't care about story. It's do a career(one of the girls story mode), do a PvP race(automated with no input, essentially just a stat check between characters with a touch of RNG), do you daily races(skippable), done. That's about the extent of what I do each day, unless I have a long break/nothing to do at work. You can also get everything without gacha but that takes a decent time investment and some lock(PvP races open a temporary shop where you can buy unlock pieces with money you make from career/dailies). I used to play a lot of gachas when I was younger and so far this one has been the easiest to play free. I guess if you -really- care about PvP it could get expensive, but that's about it. |
| Topic | I feel like now is the time to get a Switch 2, but do I really want it? |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 8:53:56 AM #28 | Honestly no desire to get it now. Sure, the price will probably go up, but there's legitimately nothing on it for the foreseeable future for me that I care about that I can't get on the original Switch or my PC. I also feel like since I've never been a particularly big fan of Nintendo franchises outside of Mario Party and the baseline Mario games it's not a big deal to me to have one. |
| Topic | Think I'm gonna play that mobile horse game |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 8:47:55 AM #32 | Been playing it. Dunno if the gacha is stupid generous or I'm just lucky but it doesn't really feel like you even need to spend money so far due to the gameplay loop. Managed to get the, apparently, forever meta card to nearly max level without spending at all. I also love management sims and this is basically just one of those, but bite sized. If you like those this is pretty great. |
| Topic | Vtuber General 26: Raising money for charity and starting families |
| R_Jackal 08/11/25 8:41:50 AM #53 | Puglia77 posted... Anyone went to Idol Harmony last night? Concert was great and attendance rate looked great too. Venue was packed. I'm happy for Keeki, she was the headliner and she really nailed it.Tickets look pretty damn cool. Wasn't even aware this was happening, though... Been busy lately. Sad I missed FantomeThief Revenge concert. |
| Topic | Sony confirms Bungie is dead regardless of Marathon release |
| R_Jackal 08/10/25 4:21:50 PM #28 | It was clear the had no idea what the fuck they were doing when they shuttered content from Destiny 2 just because. Gave up on them making anything decent years ago. |
| Topic | Peak developer would rather you pirate its game than play Roblox MTX ridden slop |
| R_Jackal 08/10/25 1:53:57 PM #11 | Humble_Novice posted... ...This isn't some kind of trap to expose pirates, is it?Probably not. The Ultrakill devs also have the greenlight to pirate if you couldn't afford their game some time ago and nothing bad came of that. |
| Topic | RIP AOL Dial-up Internet |
| R_Jackal 08/09/25 2:02:14 PM #31 | joaquintall posted... Lol... it's 2025, imagine anyone being butthurt over this.There's rural areas that don't have broadband in the US, some that have neither cell service nor broadband. While it's not a huge number of people, some will be fucked over by this. Suppose satellite is an option though. |
| Topic | Sure sure. Those other games look nice. But have you seen EARTHION? |
| R_Jackal 08/08/25 6:29:44 PM #7 | I didn't even know this existed, and now it's bought. Thanks for the find, TC. |
| Topic | Does anyone else besides me avoid AI-generation whenever possible to conserve? |
| R_Jackal 08/08/25 5:37:32 PM #57 | I barely need the Internet outside of the uses forced by society, I imagine I will have even less use for AI as it heads in to perceived necessity, in my personal life I have yet to see any truly useful applications for every day life outside of making the brainlessly easy even easier. |
| Topic | So what's with the increase in worldwide right wing activity? |
| R_Jackal 08/08/25 4:50:47 PM #116 | Social media reached it's endgame of spreading idiocy and rage amongst the masses and it did so blindingly fast, and people both applauded and dismissed it happening in equal measure because it was entertaining to watch. |
| Topic | Anyone else a lil disappointed dat VR is basically dead? |
| R_Jackal 08/08/25 7:23:08 AM #14 | I was hyped but it's basically half virtual boy, half Wii. Most devs took absolutely 0 advantage of the immersion aspect and just slung out mini games. The only game that left a modicum of impact on me was HL Alyx. Probably the most misused boring piece of tech. Doesn't help that instead of doing things like that, they focused on add on tech to make it bulkier and even more expensive. |
| Topic | MCU Avengers vs Frieza and his Army |
| R_Jackal 08/08/25 12:20:52 AM #25 | The MCU Avengers, considering we were planet busting in the Saiyan Saga with Vegeta, probably get folded by Zarbon/Dodoria(if we count them as henchmen, the regular dudes get fodderized as is their job I'd wager) with moderate difficulty, or the Ginyu Force pretty easily(especially with Guldo, Strange is the only one who really has hope there). Frieza in final form especially would probably casually obliterate them. |
| Topic | My friend is 34 and still talks about high school all the time |
| R_Jackal 08/07/25 9:54:43 AM #20 | I mean it's a relatable middle ground been you two since you only catch up a few times a year. Pop culture and shared experiences are great conversational topics. Dude may just perceive his own life as boring or nothing of note to talk about. |
| Topic | so many loan phone calls. |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 6:12:48 PM #3 | Basically loan sharks or conning a bank account number out of you. |
| Topic | Nintendo vs Apple: who overprices more? |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 5:59:56 PM #79 | AceMos posted... considering the switch has 1.4 BILLION in soft ware salesI mean, even if there's performance issues(aside from crashing, that's a no go) if I have the option to get a game on switch I virtually always got it on switch for the portability aspect. |
| Topic | Nintendo vs Apple: who overprices more? |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 4:24:23 PM #54 | Even though Nintendo over prices things a bit, at least they actually give you new things and expand on their products. Apple charges you more and takes shit away. |
| Topic | 27 year old and 19 year old |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 12:49:56 PM #69 | Couldn't care less. If I knew the older party and they made it all about the younger ones age and flaunting it I would be insanely uncomfortable and likely end that friendship though. |
| Topic | Lol its so crazy how we had da WWE Attitude era xD |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 12:39:01 PM #2 | They realized consumer money was less valuable than advertisement revenue and thus began "protect the brand" wrestling |
| Topic | Americans don't want democracy |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 10:30:33 AM #27 | HighSeraph posted... It's not even an American problem. It's absurd the ease at which you can point at something or someone and say "this wants to destroy everything you enjoy/love" and people will willingly vote their rights away.Don't forget to think of the children while doing so, as well. |
| Topic | Americans don't want democracy |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 10:26:41 AM #23 | American want whatever requires them to think the least. |
| Topic | People are using ChatGTP to hold conversations with |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 9:33:17 AM #17 | HBOSS posted... Well AI is a tool to be used. Conversations are a skill that needa practice. If you aint talking to others, skill aint too bad but could be better. I dunno tho, there wouldnt there be an endgame after this if the ai is used to get good at yappin away. Like ai users may hold conversations better with the wit/humor/interests developed from the conversational ai tool?I've found the opposite to be true. Most of the time I run in to people using AI for conversational purposes they seem to actually be worse at conversation after the fact, or reliant on the AI to hold it. Maybe they'll be better at it when it's a whole generation of people beholden to AI though, if everyone is the same the AI training should function better. |
| Topic | People are using ChatGTP to hold conversations with |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 9:16:40 AM #15 | kelemvor posted... It's not for everyone. I'm kind of a Star Trek nerd anyway. I brought it up because there is a misconception that all chat bots are boring "one on one" experiences where the AI tries to just do what you want. There are other types of AI experiences out there, ones that juggle multiple characters, try to trick you, remember things, etc... some are like playing a text based RPG.Yes but there's no craftsmanship behind it or intended narrative. It sounds like it's just power fantasy every time I hear someone speak of it, it's just whatever you want and little else. That just doesn't interest me. You could train it to do something else, but I could also just do it myself quicker. |
| Topic | People are using ChatGTP to hold conversations with |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 9:06:07 AM #12 | kelemvor posted... You need to get out more, the good AI chatbots are expensive and the free ones kind of suck and just give short responses with no memory.Why would I care to do that? It sounds kinda sad, honestly. If I wanted to make a story I would just make one myself, but I write as a hobby. Dunno, I've never watched a show and wished I could actually speak to the characters. Something about that doesn't seem right. This also sounds like the exact opposite of "getting out." |
| Topic | Name me the best Android phone I can get |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 7:37:58 AM #42 | xAzNPimP4LiFex posted... I dont need it for much more than basic phone useHonestly get one of the cheaper Motorola models. I used the one with a stylus. It does what I need it to, and the gesture controls for basic features are pretty great(two quick shakes to turn on the flashlight, two twists to open camera for example). I recently upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy something and hate it because the UI is trash. |
| Topic | The EU could be scanning your chats by October 2025 |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 7:35:11 AM #16 | teep_ posted... the previous attempts failed. what are the chances this attempt doesn't?Pretty poor honestly. It seems like you could pass a bill that makes it illegal to use corrective lenses while driving to protect the children these days, because basically all critical thought and attention span is gone from the world. |
| Topic | Peak developer would rather you pirate its game than play Roblox MTX ridden slop |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 7:28:20 AM #3 | I wasn't going to buy Peak but I just might to support these guys now. |
| Topic | Is this Police Brutality? |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 7:25:56 AM #9 | Dangerous, but not brutality. Seriously stupid to do, but I've seen cops do this for short distance transportation before. It's certainly better than any other way to transport a handcuffed person on a motorcycle though. |
| Topic | People are using ChatGTP to hold conversations with |
| R_Jackal 08/06/25 7:15:51 AM #8 | AI is useful as a tool but I'll never understand holding a conversation with it. Granted I have literally never used any form of social media outside of this site, niche forums, and YouTube which I never log in to, but it has always struck me as dumb as a rock. Tried to speak with it a few times but it's so much more functional if I just bark orders at it to do things. Also don't get why people like conversing with something that is 100% compliant and "perfect for you." Shit is so boring when all a conversation is trying to figure out how to please someone. |
| Topic | Florida wants to name its DOGE "FAFO" |
| R_Jackal 08/05/25 1:11:57 PM #12 | A_Good_Boy posted... You'd be surprised but a lot of seemingly silly internet slang is just old reappropriated AAVE.Yeah, it's always been that way. I remember hearing FAFO before the Internet was even a thing, where I grew up. |
| Topic | Owning a house kinda sucks. |
| R_Jackal 08/05/25 12:30:27 PM #17 | Regular maintenance and learning to do stuff yourself takes a lot of the stress out of it, but it doesn't matter in the end--you're always likely to have something to do, or something to pay for, rent or own. Just gotta not stress, it is what it is. |
| Topic | switch 2 at over 6 million units sold already |
| R_Jackal 08/04/25 7:16:20 PM #40 | StopBeinMad posted... The anger at Switch 2 is so amusing to me when all the complaints are things the entire industry has been doing for the past generation. I can get people who felt betrayed that Nintendo are also doing it now but a lot of them are acting as if Nintendo is literally the worst. Or maybe they just aren't aware of anything but Nintendo.There is an enormous sub section of very vocal gamers that started with Nintendo and do not get a home console other than Nintendo. |
| Topic | Of all things, I was eating PIZZA and shattered my tooth |
| R_Jackal 08/01/25 2:47:58 PM #28 | Cuticrusader09 posted... You guys that shattered teeth, did you have braces when you were younger?Never needed braces, went pretty regularly. My wisdom teeth were always kinda problematic but I was being a wimp about getting them pulled, then they just went pop when biting down on pizza crust. |
| Topic | Nintendo increasing price of switch in the US |
| R_Jackal 08/01/25 11:55:29 AM #46 | name_unknown posted... so you don't understand tariffsRemember, our glorious president said the companies would just eat the cost! They're totally doing that. See? |
| Topic | Of all things, I was eating PIZZA and shattered my tooth |
| R_Jackal 08/01/25 11:54:33 AM #17 | Welcome to this weirdly specific club, I guess. Shattered two of my wisdom teeth on pizza lmao. Hope you're doing well, tooth problems suck. |
| Topic | switch 2 at over 6 million units sold already |
| R_Jackal 08/01/25 11:53:13 AM #14 | name_unknown posted... still waiting for better battery lifeThis. They'll probably raise the price but the crappy screen and battery life are a killer for me considering I mostly play handheld. |
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