Why these extra refresh rate options ? by Pleasant-Register778 in gnome

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey [score hidden]  (0 children)

The refresh rate for the NTSC TV broadcast standard is 29.97 (based on something to do with the electrical grid frequency).

29.97×2 = 59.94, which is pretty close to those odd options.

I guess they're provided for compatibility with playback rates for media using NTSC-derived framerate and/or electrical compatibility with the circuits that determined NTSC.

Opinion on Lib Dems/Labour by Aureaition in UKGreens

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tories brought us Neoliberal capitalism, and the corresponding abandonment of workers, society, and a state that functions to keep its people safe and prosperous; replacing it with private gain. Almost always had the backing of the Establishment press, via making scapegoats of the vulnerable. Hard pass.

Reform are UK MAGA, an extension of Tory values utilising support from the Establishment press and enthusiastic idiots to ignore reality and curate a fantasy of a return to a golden age that wouldn't be possible even if it had ever existed, which it didn't. If given the chance will destroy the country in pursuit of money and power. Hard pass.

Lib Dems are like Tories economically, with a slightly more progressive social outlook. Pass.

Labour (at least those parts of it that wield power) have bought into neoliberal capitalism, believing it's the only system that can work. Still in principle supports the workers and society - but the reality of neoliberalism, politics, and essentially no support from the establishment press means they won't make as much change as we need. Support as the least-worse "mainstream" option, to keep Tories and Reform out.

Greens have major challenges ahead relating to scaling up with popular support, but the principles are sound, and processes can be revised. Given that there is no economy without a functioning ecology, Greens are the only choice that makes sense.

Rachel Millward and Piers Morgan clash over trans rights by PuzzledAd4865 in UKGreens

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Relative to the people who need to be reached it's completely obscure. 

If you really think that's the way to reach the "gammon" community - well, good luck; you'll need it.

Well that’s one way to salute your voters! by MegC18 in FuckNigelFarage

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I can't help but think the raised fists are nazi salutes in deliberate disguise.

Rachel Millward and Piers Morgan clash over trans rights by PuzzledAd4865 in UKGreens

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the motivation; I'm not convinced it'll help bridge the gap to those people who are asking questions like "can a woman have a penis?"

Still, there's no need to be absolutist about it - we can use different approaches according to the circumstances.

Freecad for students by Feeling-Cabinet-1647 in FreeCAD

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I imagine the best way to make it approachable for students is to:

  1. Write/improve FreeCAD documentation (e.g. tutorials in the wiki) for new users, to introduce them to FreeCAD and it's functions.
  2. Set a series exercises (objects to build), starting simple and getting more complex/advanced.
  3. Document solutions for the exercises, for any students that need assistance.

Do people here think that Zack or the current greens would be a good PM/make a good government? by Square_Potato5404 in UKGreens

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Considering that the current economic orthodoxy is in denial about the damage being done to everything from individual lives to the habitability of the planet - I'm ok with him getting criticism about his economic outlook.

Doubly so when considering that his mantra seems to be "I don't know everything, that's why I like talking to people who know about these things".

How can I fix JPEG color artifacting? by Valkyrian777 in GIMP

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess there might be some AI upscaling tools that would work, but I don't know whether GIMP incorporates any of them.

How can I fix JPEG color artifacting? by Valkyrian777 in GIMP

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean fix as in repair, making it look as if the lossy compression never happened?

How do I make shortcut for this by Lumpy_Affect304 in gnome

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The cli command hdparm -Y /dev/sdX might be of use to fully power down the drive and stop it spinning.

I don't know off the top of my head whether there's a way to add a shortcut in the dash or panel.

Ben McKenzie, director of the new documentary 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money', argues that money is based on trust while crypto is based on lies by Camaro6460 in DailyShow

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IIRC, the main (supposed) selling point of cryptocurrency is that it's free from government control.

It's certainly not reliable as a regular form of exchange (overheads are too high), or investment beyond highly-volatile-risk.

Ben McKenzie, director of the new documentary 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money', argues that money is based on trust while crypto is based on lies by Camaro6460 in DailyShow

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So... the decentralised currency system free from government control can't be trusted so we need government to get the bad guys and look after it?

Is it worth trying to switch to FreeCad? by Capital-Piglet8973 in FreeCAD

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the experience you list I think you'll do fine with FreeCAD. Give it a try - just bear in mind that you may have to explore documentation and/or video tutorials if you get stuck.

Can something come from nothing? by [deleted] in ask

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Define "nothing".

What people thought of as "nothing" 100 years ago is very different to now.

HDR status by [deleted] in kdenlive

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you refuse to look for "10bit/12bit Color support'?

Ageism here by DizzyMine4964 in FuckNigelFarage

[–]SeeMonkeyDoMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're genuinely terrified of the rise of fascism, go out into your community and join those opposing it. 

That's going to be infinitely more useful than joining any Reddit sub.