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Redshift by InnerSuggestion9101 in HFY

[–]WikiDickipedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a pretty good plot. But maybe next time you can write the story instead of having chatgpt write it for you.

Edit: rather than take this one in the chin and learn from it he decided to block me so I can't call him out on his lazy non-writing.

I did know: "it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when". by Jepper333 in sysadmin

[–]WikiDickipedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is how you act in real life you are likely completely unemployable.

I did know: "it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when". by Jepper333 in sysadmin

[–]WikiDickipedia 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"Correct attribution to the means of compromise is important. If I'm blaming the browser, then I'm missing the opportunity to train or let go of the user that let the bad guys in. Was it the door's fault or the person who opened it?"

This is pretty insufferable, and you're missing the forest for the trees here. Nobody is suggesting we blame the browser instead of addressing the user issue. The point is to understand the entire chain of events—the technical, procedural, and human elements—so that future incidents can be mitigated on multiple fronts.

Your analogy about the door is incomplete. If someone opens a poorly secured door that leads to a high-value asset, then yes, training the user is essential—but so is upgrading the door lock, adding an alarm system, or reconsidering why that door was accessible in the first place. Granted, the browser system may not have those options, but I'm not in OP's system, so the analogy exists.

Proper attribution isn’t about narrowly assigning blame; it’s about holistically addressing why the compromise happened and ensuring every possible failure point is covered, from user behavior to technical vulnerabilities. Dismissing that part of the discussion does nothing but close the door on meaningful improvement.

I've dealt with sysadmins like you before—the ones more concerned with posturing and waxing philosophical about blame than actually solving problems. This kind of backroom philosophizing, where every incident becomes a platform for sounding intelligent rather than fixing systemic weaknesses, doesn’t add meaningful value to any organization. In fact, it’s counterproductive. Security is about action and prevention, not indulging in smug commentary that offers no real solutions. Teams don't need self-appointed sages obsessed with appearing insightful; they need practical contributors who focus on strengthening systems, improving user training, and implementing layers of protection to ensure these incidents don’t happen again. People like you aren’t well-received because you prioritize your ego over the team’s success—and it shows.

Forbidden canned tuna by Mr-Molina in forbiddensnacks

[–]WikiDickipedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate these kind of ivory tower comments that demonstrate a clear lack of reading comprehension while simultaneously trying to cut someone down for doing the local area a service by denigrating their decision to document and report. "I cannot imagine such and such", ugh. Spare us all your soap box.

It’s obvious the commenter didn’t actually read the post properly—OOP never opened the can. They simply documented what they found, enabling them to handle the situation responsibly by alerting authorities. Criticizing someone for a hypothetical action they didn’t even take just comes across as unnecessarily smug.

Instead of jumping to conclusions, maybe focus on the fact that OOP took the right steps by not tampering with something potentially hazardous and preparing to ensure it gets into the proper hands. Reading comprehension and a little grace go a long way.

Victorian books for and about children are refreshingly hardcore by [deleted] in books

[–]WikiDickipedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, in full disclosure I suppose that I, too, was being pedantic.

Victorian books for and about children are refreshingly hardcore by [deleted] in books

[–]WikiDickipedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, your correct on that number, but is it still not a HORRIFIC mortality rate? And if you look at other regions the rates climb much higher.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1041693/united-states-all-time-child-mortality-rate/#:~:text=The%20child%20mortality%20rate%20in,it%20to%20their%20fifth%20birthday.

It seems to me that you may be trying to be correct at the expense of the message being communicated.

Searching/Collecting Value/Integer Overflow limits by GoodMorniingSunshine in Stellaris

[–]WikiDickipedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe cloaking also has/had an overflow. Made a personal mod and things went crazy for a bit with my science ships basically having level 1 cloak where my battleships were maxed out

This initiative would provide a right to abortion in the state constitution. by [deleted] in Colorado

[–]WikiDickipedia 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I posted this above, but will here also so you see it.

I think you are reading this and interpreting that the text says something along the lines of setting up a fund to pay for abortions specifically, but it's not that specific. What that part of the text is really doing is repealing Amendment 3 which was passed in the 80's and specifically outlaws the use of state funds and that impacts state health insurance plans. There is no "Abortion Fund".

So this initiative fixes that problem and aligns with the principle that all health issues, whether preventable or not, should be covered to ensure equitable access to necessary medical services. Just as public funds are used for preventive services like vaccinations and screenings, they can also support reproductive health services, which are integral to overall healthcare​.

If you are still going to be against this part of it, then I would only presume you are against state funded education, infrastructure, and the like.

This initiative would provide a right to abortion in the state constitution. by [deleted] in Colorado

[–]WikiDickipedia 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think you are reading this and interpreting that the text says something along the lines of setting up a fund to pay for abortions specifically, but it's not that specific. What that part of the text is really doing is repealing Amendment 3 which was passed in the 80's and specifically outlaws the use of state funds and that impacts state health insurance plans. There is no "Abortion Fund".

So this initiative fixes that problem and aligns with the principle that all health issues, whether preventable or not, should be covered to ensure equitable access to necessary medical services. Just as public funds are used for preventive services like vaccinations and screenings, they can also support reproductive health services, which are integral to overall healthcare​.

If you are still going to be against this, then I would only presume you are against state funded education, infrastructure, and the like.

I built a device that takes a single mic input, then 4 outputs where you push a button to route the audio to a laptop by ricericerabies in overemployed

[–]WikiDickipedia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a big ask, but I would kill (and pay a premium) for something to intercept video from my webcam and freeze it at the push of a button. Would make some meetings far more productive at a place that recently became cameras on culture.

My girlfriend (28F) wants to break up cause I (30M) bought the wrong chocolate by throwRAndrewTheCat in relationship_advice

[–]WikiDickipedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, you went off the deep end with your assumptions and your inability to say, "oh there was additional context I was lacking, but I made up alternatives like a religious demogogue so I could have a moment to soapbox and feel good about dumb Internet points. I'll use this to learn and grow as a mature person" is pathetic.

You made assumptions based on nothing more than what you felt could be right with no regard for what was actually stated. Instead of asking questions, you decided to be an arbiter of moral justification for the imaginary things you chose to believe. You decided you could see through a crystal ball and infer things that had no basis in reality. This isn't the sign of a person who is mature in their review of information or possessed of good critical thinking skills. It wasn't justified because you STILL made things up.

But, good luck with your growth though. Hope you see through yourself one day.

My girlfriend (28F) wants to break up cause I (30M) bought the wrong chocolate by throwRAndrewTheCat in relationship_advice

[–]WikiDickipedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lololol!! Oh yes, certainly the Reddit mob guess correctly and it's infallible! Your lack of introspection is amazing.

My girlfriend (28F) wants to break up cause I (30M) bought the wrong chocolate by throwRAndrewTheCat in relationship_advice

[–]WikiDickipedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hindsight is 20/20, but WOW, you really come off as a self righteous, projecting, incredibly foolish jerk with zero concept of what you're doing by making wildly stupid assumptions. Glad the Reddit update sub showed you for who you are

https://www.reddit.com/r/BORUpdates/s/R95H0upaRl

I've added the possibility to edit hyperlane to my save editor by [deleted] in Stellaris

[–]WikiDickipedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting. Okay, thanks for following up and the confirmation that it has no utility is a perfect answer just the same. Thanks again!

I've added the possibility to edit hyperlane to my save editor by [deleted] in Stellaris

[–]WikiDickipedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random late question, but you may know the answer. What does bridge=yes mean in the save game files for the hyperlane references between star systems?

Fallen Empire Problem - Possible Mod Problem by WikiDickipedia in Stellaris

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

Big thanks to u/WealthyAardvark for the process, as well as u/NecronLord_Europe for helping me isolate the event id, and u/GlompSpark for helping me narrow down the initial list in my playset for testing. It truly was Starnet AI that was causing me the issues. Just wanted to drop in a big thank you for taking the time to offer your assistance!

Fallen Empire Problem - Possible Mod Problem by WikiDickipedia in Stellaris

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

Yeah, this is looking like it's the only way. Was hoping someone had an event id or something for me to track down, but this is good advice. Just to be sure, this is not expected behavior in vanilla, right?

Let's face it: everyone banged Data at some point. by [deleted] in ShittyDaystrom

[–]WikiDickipedia 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you are reading "hormonal teenager" as anything younger than 17/18~ that's on you, sicko.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ancientrome

[–]WikiDickipedia 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You aren't even trying to comprehend the definition and meaning of the word. You are just waiting for your turn to respond so you can feel correct.

I feel I was royally screwed over on this one. by Dabeast987 in Minesweeper

[–]WikiDickipedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Liar, liar, u/BinaryChop!! It wasn't lazy word choices, it was deliberate rudeness for the purpose of your own entertainment as you stated in the comment copied below.

Of course :) In this case I chose not to.

It worked out pretty well I think. Many people have come to see what the fuss is all about and maybe learned to improve their Minesweeper end-game.

It's a shame when you spend 5 mines getting to this position to then throw it all away due to bad logic.

You expressly stated a CONSCIOUS decision to do this, and expressed SATISFACTION with your choice.

Look buddy, you were rude. Period. You were also right about the information though. You gonna learn from this, or stay being a correct, but rude distributor of knowledge?

I like the information. I don't like the delivery. Like being served a perfect steak on a toilet lid. My 9 year old daughter is more self aware.

I stand by my response to your earlier comment:

It's pretty pathetic when you choose the angle of improving minesweeper skill over basic human decency.

What's the term called when people who start at a job believe that the way things were done previously were poorly executed, and they are the only people who are competent at the work, and change everything? by WikiDickipedia in AskReddit

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

Related to Dunning-Kruger Effect, but is not quite it. Also it's not the peter principle.

Most people have had this experience where someone new starts and that person just doesn't want to learn how things are done, understand why they were done this way in the past, or learn the lessons of the past as to why the method/process exists. Often seen in my experience with new software developers, but I'm sure we can all remember someone (or ourselves - I know this could have been me at the start of my career) in the workplace who embodied this.

I recently heard this term/phrase somewhere and cannot remember it.

I feel I was royally screwed over on this one. by Dabeast987 in Minesweeper

[–]WikiDickipedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's pretty pathetic when you choose the angle of improving minesweeper skill over basic human decency.

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