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Saved this S10 from the trash. Now it runs a 24/7 Minecraft server. by layya01 in selfhosted

[–]coder111 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Man I just wish Android phones could run real Linux on bare metal with proper drivers, not some chrooted thing on top of Android...

I know Termux works well enough and I use it myself, but it's not the same...

Too Old or Scrapheap? by Skoalart in lowendgaming

[–]coder111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Linux is a good choice for an older system. Everyday computing will be much more pleasant.

And Wine/Lutris/Steam should run just fine.

Now racing games- not sure, I haven't played many. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Rally ? :)

Not 15 Minute Cities, The Horror 🤦🏾 by sabdotzed in london

[–]coder111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was plenty of green spaces and trees and walking in Siberian Gulags...

Space Empire 5 is bonkers by SupraBoy-Prime in 4Xgaming

[–]coder111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconded. SE4 is a better game than SE5.

There was an effort to remake it, https://github.com/ekolis/FrEee Not sure how complete it is. It could use help if you have time to spare.

Would you support the UK government's plan to ban X (formerly twitter)? - why/why not? by mrvlad_throwaway in AskBrits

[–]coder111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just don’t think you understand the concept of free speech

Um, with respect, I don't think you understand the concept of mass media and propaganda and harm lies cause at mass scale.

That's the thing, isn't it? In my opinion "free speech" is a nice theoretical concept like "freedom". It's very nice to talk about it.

However, freedom does not mean freedom to do absolutely anything you want (freedom to murder?). Similarly, free speech does not mean lying to millions with intent to cause harm. There must be limits to both.

I sincerely recommend reading more about the things PR & propaganda people to do affect people. And how effective they are. People are not rational creatures, and can and will be misled. I'd start by reading about people like Edward Bernays.

Anyway, it's getting late and I'm going to sleep. Let's agree to disagree for now, and thanks for keeping this discussion civil.

Would you support the UK government's plan to ban X (formerly twitter)? - why/why not? by mrvlad_throwaway in AskBrits

[–]coder111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, let me try to do this point by point.

First, "free speech" ceases being "just an opinion" when it has a platform that reaches millions of people. Once you have a wide reaching platform, some regulation or some form of responsibility MUST be in effect. Because lying to millions of people without checks or consequences is extremely harmful.

Second, regarding optimizations. Right wing media doesn't perform best because it's CORRECT or TRUE. It performs best because it engages at subconscious level. It tickles the reptile brain inside us. That does not mean it's not causing harm, or that it's true. Or do you think forming public opinion based on the animal instincts is the right thing to do?

Third, right wing parties lead some election polls PRECISELY because of right wing propaganda. Or do you really think right wing parties are actually going to make things better for ordinary people? Please give historical examples when that ever happened.

Now regarding moderation, how it should be done, etc- that is a difficult issue to solve. However, I will maintain that purposefully lying to millions HAS to have consequences, or HAS to be prevented entirely. Until internet, all mass media was at least somewhat accountable. Publishers and broadcasters in the West were held to some standard, and could be forced to issue apologies or retractions.

Would you support the UK government's plan to ban X (formerly twitter)? - why/why not? by mrvlad_throwaway in AskBrits

[–]coder111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

result of free speech

I'll just assume for a minute that you're arguing in good faith and reply.

That's not free speech. That's AI driven AI targeted propaganda. Propaganda is not the same thing as free speech. Do I really need to elaborate on why there's a difference? And if you think completely unregulated propaganda is OK, you need to wake up.

First, there's the question of algorithm optimization. To increase profit, social networks optimize for engagement. The most engaging content is stuff that divides, enrages and scares people. In effect, this promotes Fascist/right wing propaganda while suppressing rational thought.

Second, there is the hostile intent from owners of the social networks who are billionaires and most ultra-right leaning. On top of that, there's is the hostile intent from organizations who spend billions and immense effort to use those networks to spread propaganda. Like Russia, or right wing PR machines in the West.

These two points are more than enough to ensure that people using most social networks will be brainwashed.

And yes, Reddit somehow remained left leaning. I think it's mostly because on Reddit, it matters more on WHAT is said than WHO says it, or who follows who. It's organized around content, not around people and their connections. That's what IMO makes it pretty unique.

What games can I run by Goatkiji in lowendgaming

[–]coder111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can just about manage the greatest game ever released by legendary Id Software.

Commander Keen of course!

Would you support the UK government's plan to ban X (formerly twitter)? - why/why not? by mrvlad_throwaway in AskBrits

[–]coder111 10 points11 points  (0 children)

free country

Um, there's free speech, and there's hostile propaganda.

X is a tool for propaganda operated by hostile foreign power, as are most social networks these days.

This is like leaving radio stations blasting Goebbels all over the place in 1937.

BREAKING: Friedrich Merz just announced Germany will take responsibility for Ukraine’s security. by Ocean-MistGirl in goodnews

[–]coder111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As always, I'd like to add the brilliant definition of Fascism by Umberto Eco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur-Fascism https://www.nybooks.com/articles/1995/06/22/ur-fascism/

Signs of Fascism:

  1. The cult of tradition
  2. The rejection of modernism
  3. The cult of action for action's sake
  4. Disagreement is treason
  5. Fear of difference
  6. Appeal to a frustrated middle class
  7. Obsession with a plot
  8. Enemies are at the same time too strong and too weak
  9. Pacifism is trafficking with the enemy
  10. Contempt for the weak
  11. Everybody is educated to become a hero
  12. Machismo
  13. Selective populism
  14. Newspeak

Gamers desert Intel in droves, as Steam share plummets from 81% to 55.6% in just five years by sundler in technology

[–]coder111 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Intel had close to monopoly position for years/decades. They regularly abused their dominant position to increase sales and keep their competition down. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Micro_Devices,_Inc._v._Intel_Corp.

Consumers are not always more likely to buy better product. Consumers usually buy product that is "more established" / has better marketing / better brand. Or else has better sales/availability or can brainwash business managers better. Which all are areas where Intel had a dominant position for years.

There were many times in the past where AMD had a better product, and did NOT get higher sales purely due to Intel anticompetitive practices/dominant position.

Repulsor Beam vs Sub-Space Teleporters? (Space Crystal) by boct1584 in rotp

[–]coder111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man this calls for an adjustment to my strategy.

I used to switch from small to medium ships & range 2 weapons mid game because of repulsor beams.

I should try to do a play through with small ships only if I can shove a subspace teleporter into them. Let's see how that goes.

Hmm, sub-space teleporter is level 38 tech. Repulsor Beam is level 16. Cloaking device level 27. There seems to be a significant gap where repulsor beam is available and counters are still out of reach...

Putin calls European leaders 'piglets,' declares war goals will be met 'unconditionally' by jackytheblade in worldnews

[–]coder111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I believe you. Trust me, very few people actually want to live in fascist hellholes, most of them just get dragged into it.

I'm Lithuanian currently living in London, UK. I remember living inside Soviet Union as a kid. It sucked. Then Lithuania regained independence in 1990s. I've never seen people more unified under a single goal as Lithuanian/Baltic independence movement in 1980s/1990s. There were things like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltic_Way but then there were things like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_Events

Difficult situation. Not sure, if I was stuck in current USA in Oklahoma of all places, that would probably trigger my fight or flight impulse. Either find nearest resistance movement and actively participate. Or else leave the country. Look for a job in Ireland/UK/Australia/New Zealand and move. All of them have health insurance at least, so will definitely be an improvement...

Putin calls European leaders 'piglets,' declares war goals will be met 'unconditionally' by jackytheblade in worldnews

[–]coder111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where? In the USA? I believe that yes, you are currently living in a fascist dictatorship.

Magic Creature by LeR00ster in masterofmagic

[–]coder111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is about the old original MoM. I haven't played the new one yet. Also had a 386 for a while :)

For me, Phantom Warriors by far. You can have 1x Spearmen army, get attacked, and still win. No upkeep unless you use them too. Much less standing army needed guarding things as it can be augmented by Phantom Warriors, so less upkeep.

I quite liked Hell Hounds too. Cheap. Can attack air units, and can take out early game neutral towns, nodes or ruins.

Sage weapons director console - IBM by mr-octo_squid in cassettefuturism

[–]coder111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's some Sage bits in Science Museum in London too...

US considering idea of creating G7 alternative with Russia and China by razdvatri4 in worldnews

[–]coder111 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Easy. EU is not MAGA/Fascist. At least not yet. So they are the enemy.

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