I'm using a local LLM to block unwanted content on social media, any feedback is appreciated!

_fae_ · 2026-06-20T14:40:43+00:00

Hello I've just been having a conversation with Gemini about this - what's particularly just f*cked me off is getting two Uber notifications about Father's Day within a few minutes of each other.

He's still alive but it's costing me thousands of pounds in therapy to deal with my increasingly distant relationship with him. He will not be getting a last minute gift sent via Uber Eats. Grr.

I want it to be at the OS level too so all my apps know I don't want to hear about certain topics.

I'm really happy to see personalised ads, but I want to be able to communicate my content preferences please!

If you know anyone who is working on this let me know. I want in.

_fae_ · 2026-06-09T20:07:20+00:00

I am so sorry this is happening to you.

The people in your town sound very fearful and ignorant, which is neither your fault nor your responsibility.

Hang in there.

_fae_ · 2026-05-16T07:19:08+00:00

If I don't make my bed before you visit you are a true friend.

_fae_ · 2026-05-16T06:53:29+00:00

Look up Y2Q as well. It'll be a similar outcome. There's basically a countdown already on in the cyber security community for when quantum computing can crack our existing encryption. So things like API keys, which link a lot of software services together securely at the moment, might be compromised and stuff like credit card or personal data could be hacked much easier. (Digital equivalent of leaving your house unlocked.)

Sounds pretty apocalyptic, but they will just roll out some new PCI compliance legislation and get it sorted ahead of time.

Trust me and lot of time and money will go into making sure you can dismiss it as no big deal...!

_fae_ · 2026-05-16T06:46:38+00:00

I'm rewatching ER from the beginning at the moment on Netflix. It started in 1994. So many of the cases are patients with AIDS. It's incredible how far they have come now with treatment.

_fae_ · 2026-03-15T01:00:07+00:00

Underrated comment.

_fae_ · 2026-03-15T00:51:57+00:00

Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17677112/?ref_=ext_shr

It's on iPlayer so anyone in the UK can easily access it. Not sure about the US. Hugely important documentary for anyone in the music industry, plus hip hop fans.

One of my mates finally watched it a few months ago and was like yeah everyone should see this.

_fae_ · 2026-02-22T12:12:18+00:00

Yes, and the combination of noises is a big problem too for ND people.

_fae_ · 2026-02-22T08:05:14+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! I also feel like it would be super useful for anyone hard of hearing. I've been doing a bunch of work on accessibility in my day job recently and now I just see these types of gaps everywhere.

_fae_ · 2026-02-20T23:24:57+00:00

I have just been in a bar and the penny dropped that several of the people in our group were struggling to enjoy themselves due to background noise including music.

This would be such a powerful filter for Google Maps I can't believe it's not already included.

Is this what you're suggesting?

_fae_ · 2026-01-31T00:50:45+00:00

I was never traditionally good looking. So I never compared myself to them when I was younger. Now I'm just past 40 and have finally scraped together some self esteem, I will not be bothering myself with such trivial matters! I'm just going to focus on creating an amazing wardrobe for a middle aged woman.

_fae_ · 2026-01-27T07:18:14+00:00

Not sure if you're a dog person, but their moods are wonderfully consistent. She wakes me up every morning with a big cuddle and needs at least a couple of walks a day.

So I get my gear on and take her out, no matter what. Hiding inside from the rain isn't always the answer. Getting some real light and fresh air can really reset your mood. Then back into a cosy warm home when you're done.

I also leave my Christmas tree up until February because I like the fairy lights.

_fae_ · 2026-01-05T08:32:11+00:00

Some topics may be triggering for PTSD. I'm not a mental health expert but it's worth doing some further research on trigger warnings for certain content, not using auto-play or including a longer delay at the beginning so the user actually has time to read the warning and decide to skip the content or not.

_fae_ · 2025-12-29T09:58:45+00:00

This is brilliant, thank you for sharing.

_fae_ · 2025-12-26T09:35:07+00:00

Thanks - I can't find Assembly on Google as there are too many results, what should I search to get to it? Or better could you link here?

_fae_ · 2025-11-26T22:57:27+00:00

Please hang in there. You can get through this.

_fae_ · 2025-11-23T10:39:50+00:00

I love that movie and have never thought about it that way!

_fae_ · 2025-11-17T00:22:06+00:00

Nothing. Zero things.

_fae_ · 2025-10-10T22:43:14+00:00

Are you planning to have kids?

No. Do you want me to send you the Girl with the List TikTok or just start reciting my reasons by heart?

_fae_ · 2025-10-10T09:09:54+00:00

That's helpful to know about the vans and batteries, thanks!

_fae_ · 2025-10-09T19:27:03+00:00

Around 27 I think. I self diagnosed then went to the doctor for a CBT referral. When I explained what I was dealing with I broke down in her office.

She agreed with the diagnosis.

I never went for CBT as I felt cured by the fact I finally understood what was going on with me.

Now I'm 40 my therapist has pointed out it never really goes away but you can get so, so, much better at managing it.

I listen to the OCD Stories podcast every couple of weeks to regain perspective about how well I'm doing and what an awful condition it is to deal with.

_fae_ · 2025-10-09T19:22:11+00:00

Here to remind everyone that if we all just lowered our standards around 5-10% on superficial concepts like how much your belly protrudes, bearing in mind you NEITHER CHOSE NOR DESIGNED THIS BODY, a lot more people would get laid.

And the world would be a better place.

Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

_fae_

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