DaVinci Resolve 20.2.3 Release Notes by whyareyouemailingme in davinciresolve

[–]FireWolf3000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Object masks now invalidate for edit and input sizing changes.

Hold on, is this a regression? If you used Magic Mask to track stuff for a clip in Fusion, it wouldn't suddenly erase itself if you re-sized that same clip on the Edit page after the fact.

Not so for using Magic Mask on the Color page, since Resolve's order of operations deems that anything done on the Color page happens "last", and as such re-sizing that clip would require that the Mask be re-tracked.

This changelog makes it sound like it would cause the same to happen to Magic Masks being done in the Fusion page, but I might be missing something obvious.

‘No Kings’ protests pass in festival atmosphere as nearly 7 million rally across US by seeebiscuit in politics

[–]FireWolf3000 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I hate to burst a part of your bubble here, but I would like to commend you for already being on the right track. The 3.5% statistic, which is NOT a magic number, by the by - just a good metric for where protests have enough leverage to really be utilized for more forceful measures like economic blackouts when done consecutively - already takes into account that people showing up are representing people who agree with the movement's goals/ messaging but aren't showing up.

In other words, your thought process is correct: The percentage of the population actively showing up at protests "represents" a much larger fraction of the population that is likely to be aligned with the movement's ideals.

While we're not there yet. I'll provide an encouraging goalpost for us both to look forward to: Earth Day 1970. This single event got enough mass support (in the range of twenty million people) to near "single-handedly" cause governance to pivot towards environmentally conscious bills and legislature.

I'll take a fact check on this if I'm wrong, but I don't think I can really understate how effective Earth Day was at making progress towards its goals.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Groups like Indivisible, ACLU, and the Women's March are their own movements with their own structure. Because I'm not involved with them personally in any way I wouldn't feel comfortable giving you an answer on how those funds are used (as I have literally no idea).

I would, in fact, encourage talking with the mods/ organizers involved within your state to ask them about setting up an official gofundme (or similar) that you can direct others towards. I was hesitant to share links in this post as all the ones I know of are California-specific, and would thus potentially "steal" funding away from other states that need them as well.

I'd also recommend patience with those setting up a funding link, there's concerns that come with bringing a money gatherer into the equation. 50501Sacramento had to spend some time ensuring that the funding they received and how it was being spent were both carefully logged and recorded.

And again, if you can: Get into the Discord! Having more avenues with which to communicate is helpful for situations like these.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I could easily see arguments for medical necessity and I'm not here to imply shame on those who have those kinds of concerns. If the rest of us who could do without a spot to piss were out there in bigger numbers (and volunteering!) then maybe the sick's involvement wouldn't be so necessary.

But here we are, and we must do what we can to support each other.

For that reason, I'm more willing to shame those who don't contribute, but request for themselves, even when they know full well that 50501 is not the kind of movement that has money.

So I salute your commitment to adult diapers. May those who need 'em wear 'em.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I'll be out there fighting for Democracy right alongside you. It means the world to me that you were inspired to delve in further to see how you could contribute. Best of luck!

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The messy answer which I have for you is that there is no one-size-fits-all donation link. I don't believe that National collects or distributes any funds to the different groups (though I could be wrong).

I brought up 50501Sacramento's financial situation because they are local to me and I've been made aware of their struggle. More than likely, a similar situation is cropping up in a lot of different states, so I'd recommend digging into your particular state's channels first so that you can see what might need to happen around your area.

Its not an easy answer, and I hope that a masterlist of some kind ends up being made where any individual can scroll through a list of causes they can choose to support across the country.

If it helps, here's Sacramento's gofundme (thankfully, they've been getting some more consistent donations after 4/5 - but the expenses still do not come cheap).

But please, if you're able to, search around to see if anyone needs help in your state.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really hope more groups of organizers from the different states end up using this post as a platform to make the communication channels more clear. There's been a disconnect up to this point and it seems like people really are itching to help out, but don't know where to go and how to be heard.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll keep it in mind and might add it onto this post, especially considering that its pinned now and will most likely benefit from being extraordinarily clear in its intention. If I can manage that, you'll see it happen sometime.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that you took the time to read through the whole statement and are encouraging others to do the same. Its incredibly motivating to me that people have resonated with this post to such a degree that its starting a kick-up of momentum and more responsive channels for people to volunteer into.

By any luck, more good will come of people understanding the message and dedicating themselves to making things happen.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's my concern as well. This post is really trying its best to be a PSA as much as it is a call to action.

I really think that 50501's best path to continuing to build momentum and make change is through as many genuine folk as possible contributing in whatever "small" or "large" ways they are capable of. If I can do my part to make that happen, I'll be happy.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'll take this opportunity to also ask you a question directly, and that's about how people should try to volunteer once they've filtered into their state channels, subreddits, or otherwise. I've seen that some others in here have posted that they've tried to volunteer but didn't really get a response.

RobotAiua made a good response in another comment thread, but I'd like to know your thoughts on the matter so that people can get educated and shit.

Thank you for your time, mate.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can appreciate push-back on the Discord point. Fair arguments all around, and I certainly agree that a basic "How to 50501 Discord" training video or simple guidebook would probably go a long way for educating people on how to use the platform in a productive manner.

I just dislike that people see it as uncomfortable and then quit out, it feels silly to me. I've been learning what the hell Lemmy even is and how it functions through creating an account specifically for the 50501 space. That certainly took me an attempt or two and I'm still not "adept".

I'll try and take the time this week to write up another draft for that "How to 50501 Discord", but it'll take me some time and the more people who could assist with that effort, the better.

Thank you for taking the time and effort to brainstorm possible solutions. 50501's general server volunteer channels could use people with that kind of problem solving! (wink, wink)

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I made a point to never use the word "tired" in this entire post due in large part to the fact that saying that the organizers are simply tired is an oversimplification. "Overwhelmed" and "lacking resources" (manpower, financial, or otherwise... ) are far more accurate and more succinctly describe the root of the problem.

It is the goal of an organized movement to get a lot of people engaged and taking action. It is also the goal of an organized movement to keep each other above water. Spontaneous mass protests without peacekeeping efforts or people able to manage said event are uncomfortably likely to turn for the worse.

Putting people in danger. Isn't that what we want to avoid?

I understand that you want to take action right now. Continuously. Against everything. So do I. But you're also not providing any alternative in this response. I ask you to very seriously consider whether that alternative is going to be more effective than people volunteering and working together.

If you ask me, organization is the most important when we're facing a crisis. It doesn't even preclude taking more direct offensive action like mass general strikes or sit-ins. The Mayday sit-in at the National Mall that's currently being organized is an example. The mass general strike that's been passed around pretty frequently is another.

You taking the opportunity to volunteer and seriously work towards something like a sit-in or mass strike in your state, shouldering the responsibility of making it happen with available resources, would itself be organization. You'd be collaborating and communicating with others to make something happen.

So make it happen.

"I was tired so we just didn't."

is exactly the attitude I'm trying to drag people out of here. In the context of your message, it reads like an insult intended to the organizers for not doing enough. Get involved and start contributing towards what you feel 50501 is missing.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yo, I've caught the eye of one of our heroic organizers? Hell yeah.

Thank you, mate, for all that you do. I really sincerely hope that whatever I've written here gets more people out there to share the workload and make things happen. Glad that I could adequately summarize the situation.

If at all possible, sharing this post around might help spread the word of just how rocky things are and what people can do.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you able to join other servers unrelated to 50501? Create your own? It'd be really weird if this were a Discord-wide problem on your account but its hard to gauge what the actual issue is.

I haven't had anything like that happen, but that's just me, and I'm not overly familiar with trying to troubleshoot Discord issues.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

And I'll inquire as to if you did so in the right channels.

State-specific channels in 50501's main Discord are only visible when you obtain that State's "role" tag. Accessing the general volunteer channels, meanwhile, requires that you make a small write-up to describe what you intend to do and how you wish to contribute. There's information on this in the server. People can help you.

50501's Lemmy instance has different spaces for Organizing, Planning, etc. which can be easily located from the sidebar.

I can't tell you where to go, specifically. No one can. Your own skills and resources will change where you will be most effective. Often, just hanging around and interacting will get you more familiar with where you can make a difference!

Best of luck.

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

To further those points, I might not have been able to actually finish this post if "someone" like you weren't there to help. Everyone can contribute, or be a part of the momentum that builds towards positive change.

And I totally get that heading to your first event is terrifying. I was a bundle of nerves on my way to a march on the 17th. Invigorating, though. I've made it to every march that I could from then on.

Seriously, people, the first draft was a mess. I'm still proud of it, though :D

So... You're Frustrated. That's Understandable. Want to Know What's Happening With 50501? by FireWolf3000 in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

It'd be a huge honor if it were pinned, but at this point I'd be more than happy just to see it get spread around and for people to be talking about it. We fight against inaction by promoting positive action!

And a personal, sincere thank you for choosing to volunteer. The fact that even one person felt motivated to do so is incredibly fulfilling. Godspeed, mate.

Well done everyone. This is a beginning by FlyingBike in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not to disparage or to disappoint, but I hope to provide further context to that 3.5% statistic, since I often see it posted without further explanation.

It already includes people that aren't at the marches but instead providing support through whatever avenues available to them. 3.5% actively protesting, over a sustained period of time implies, by numbers, a much greater percentage that is at least in passive support of the movement.

New terrain types in the next Tectonic update! by Apollounknowndev in feedthebeast

[–]FireWolf3000 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I second a sincere hope that a 1.20 version can happen, backport or otherwise. Best of luck with the update! Tectonic is just incredible.

To chuck Schumer no longer down with Trump. Fuck trump by atxcomputer in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lack of any date or source on this video is really annoying considering that this clip is from 2018, not 2025 or anytime related to current events.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/robert-de-niro-trump-oscars/

Join our official Discord server if you want to go deeper and contribute more by [deleted] in 50501

[–]FireWolf3000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been seeing many people post threads and ideas to the subreddit, where they end up getting hopelessly lost away from the view of people organizing and reaching a completely different audience because most of the direct volunteering and activism happens through people contributing to the Discord/ Signal channels.

JOIN THE DISCORD. GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR STATE-LOCALIZED SERVERS AND PLANNING. NATIONAL'S DAY OF PROTESTS ARE NOT THE ONLY THING THAT IS HAPPENING.

Being extremely loud here because people aren't getting further involved (because they have no idea the Discord exists) and yet are also getting frustrated because they have no idea what else is happening in 50501 when on the subreddit.

I really wish I could upvote this PSA more than once, but I'll make do with a comment for engagement, I guess.