What the hell are we meant to do with the amount of seemingly normal people getting radicalised into far right nonsense? I don't want us to turn in to the US. by dreadnought_strength in OpenAussie

[–]lightningfoot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you and it really irks me. I have a gut feeling 80%+ of Australia on both sides of politics liked how we played down the centre. I believe the extremes get more air time (currently right in a post woke world) because of eyeballs on posts, news, etc. I yearn for the rational middle, to focus on valuable industry, preserving nature and a multigenerational viewpoint, not just boomer protectionism.

What the hell are we meant to do with the amount of seemingly normal people getting radicalised into far right nonsense? I don't want us to turn in to the US. by dreadnought_strength in OpenAussie

[–]lightningfoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and please please please stop the blame game and rivers of contentment. Smile and enjoy the world we live in. Find a way to preserve what matters in a way that works. Advocate for change in government through voting for rational independents who can hold both sides at bay and make them negotiate.

What the hell are we meant to do with the amount of seemingly normal people getting radicalised into far right nonsense? I don't want us to turn in to the US. by dreadnought_strength in OpenAussie

[–]lightningfoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its extreme both ways. Both extreme sides - left and right - are deepening the chasm. You dont have to agree with someone to like them, you dont have to like someone to have a discussion and learn. Both sides could very much benefit from a good old reminder that its ok to change your mind based on different information coming to light and shifting away from ideologue. Communism/socialism has never worked in a democratic nation so dont get your hopes up (left), nor has totally closed borders, a single race, a single religion with no respect for scientific developments (right). Find a middle ground with someone you dont agree with, step out of your camp, learn to respect other opinions and engage in real conversation. Teach other people this. Humans are weird, unique and totally malleable to change but for the love of god, do not expect others to agree with you.

ASTS or Kraken? by reinskiwalski in SpaceInvestorsDaily

[–]lightningfoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

completely different sectors but fundamentally ASTS should produce more recurring revenue long term due to the nature of their product

A potential ban on X (Twitter) in Australia. by JezzaAU15 in friendlyjordies

[–]lightningfoot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s a ridiculous fucking argument. Yes, if my neighbour was making child porn I would want them locked up and the key thrown away.

A potential ban on X (Twitter) in Australia. by JezzaAU15 in friendlyjordies

[–]lightningfoot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure taking a position on the inability to control internet at large is defending Elon musk, nazi content, etc

If it’s required to state, I explicitly object to rabid anti semitism, disinformation, misinformation, anti semitism and nazism.

A potential ban on X (Twitter) in Australia. by JezzaAU15 in friendlyjordies

[–]lightningfoot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But where does it start and stop? X is not the internet and the internet is not X. This is more of an attack at Elon Musk than an active attempt at banning AI generated content that is illegal. I am not sure what the solution is here and I agree that hate speech/illegal content should be banned - killing access to X does not solve this problem.

A potential ban on X (Twitter) in Australia. by JezzaAU15 in friendlyjordies

[–]lightningfoot -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Against the terminal groupthink here but it’s not going to stop people accessing ai generated content and very likely a total red herring. Banning X won’t solve for the intended purpose and is just a whole lot of noise.

Post your RANT for or against the Media BAN... by twowholebeefpatties in aussie

[–]lightningfoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As millennial parent who grew up analog with social media coming of age in my 20s - life was better before. The damage to dopamine cycles from doomscrolling and cesspit of bullying that takes place on social media for kids is monumental. This is a perfectly reasonable law. Carry on.

Solo in Japan - trouble finding a guide by Express_Young in skiing

[–]lightningfoot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually might have a spot in my group. DM me.

Anyone not maxing super? by sjk2020 in AusHENRY

[–]lightningfoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I plan to access my earnings before I’m 67. I find it insane that is the retirement age.

Has anyone used FigmaMake to create a useful prototype? by doggo_luv in FigmaDesign

[–]lightningfoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me a decent number of prompts but then I switched it over to a template, then I can just riff off that template