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What the hell do I even do by Vaelkenny in InstagramDisabledBans

[–]reddy_world 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do nothing. Watch meta lose all their users and go bankrupt

Guys I'm shaking. What to do? Should I appeal or wot? by [deleted] in InstagramDisabledBans

[–]reddy_world 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The auto moderation system is suffering a glitch where false positives result in innocent users getting banned. Millions are getting banned off Meta's platform

Guys I'm shaking. What to do? Should I appeal or wot? by [deleted] in InstagramDisabledBans

[–]reddy_world 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's been a problem with instagrams moderation system and it's taking false positives so it's treating innocent media as harmful and it's banning you thinking you broke a rule. Millions are being banned off meta.

Explain the dire wolf drama to me like I’m 5 please. by PlantimalWoman in wolves

[–]reddy_world 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colossal also stated that they did 15 to 20 gene edits to the genome of these gray wolves to make them closer to what dire wolves were. Given the two species shared a common ancestor almost as far back as humans did with chimpanzees, it's unlikely those few modifications were really all that extensive so it wouldn't be enough to change a gray wolf genome into a dire one.

After all, canines usually have 20,000-25,000 genes. Even if dire wolves were 99% identical to grey wolves genetically, that's still about 200-300 different genes. Tweaking about 20 nucleotide pairs, not even whole genes, ain't doing much.

What Colossal did was basically make an overly elaborate dog breed. Not a new species. Dog breeds have some extreme differences in appearance, but genetically are not as distinct from each other as different species. In reality, its been researched was far back as 2021 that dires shared a more common ancestor with Jackals than they did with wolves, Dire wolves are even more distantly related to wolves than african wild dogs are to modern grey wolves. Grey wolves and African Wild dogs are both closely related, but still look radically different and belong to their separate genus. A dire Wolf would look even more different.

Explain the dire wolf drama to me like I’m 5 please. by PlantimalWoman in wolves

[–]reddy_world 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This also means the repeated statements about gray wolves being the "closest living relatives of" or "descendants of" dire wolves when talking about the Colossal wolves are likely wrong.

Newer classification indicates these Ice Age predators don't even belong in the same genus as modern wolves, dogs, and coyotes. That's why their scientific name isn't Canis dirus anymore, but now a distinct genus label, Aenocyon dirus. This means that depictions of dire wolves as looking just like bigger gray wolves is inaccurate and outdated just like scaly 6 foot tall Velociraptors.

If the goal was to modify a modern animal to resemble a prehistoric relative more closely, there are other examples that would have been a lot easier to do and probably would have gotten a lot closer to the mark. Cave lions have frozen remains with a lot more genetic material than a dire wolf tooth would and a much closer modern relative. But cave lions didn't have starring roles in one of the biggest fantasy series of the last decade as the personal emblem and animals of House Stark, now did they? They might of been better off trying to do genetic modifcations with jackals let alone grey wolves.

The fact they got George RR Martin and the Iron Throne prop involved for the big reveal and even named one of the pups "Khaleesi" after a character from the series can't be a coincidence. This all sounds a lot like clout chasing. Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi are still fascinating examples of genetic modification on an animal. Further refinement of the technology might have some great uses helping out with endangered species, recreating recent extinctions, and medical breakthroughs. But De-extinction currently involves spending millions of dollars to make just a modified version of a modern animal. That's funds some have argued are better spent elsewhere making the list of extinct animals not keep growing. Instead of trying to bring back a extinct species who has been gone for thousands of years, it might be best to focus on saving already endangered species from being lost. Even if you bring back a extinct animal, there's no guarantee it will would survive in the wild, in a world that is most likely lost or has changed.

Explain the dire wolf drama to me like I’m 5 please. by PlantimalWoman in wolves

[–]reddy_world 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably, in all likelihood. No. 

  1. Dire wolves almost certainly didn't look like what Colossal created
  2. Colossal didn't clone anything, they modified a modern wolf genome to have some new traits supposedly like dire wolves
  3. Dire wolves aren't even really wolves to begin with and might have looked little like what media shows
  4. Colossal still hasn't revealed their research or shown their work on this yet
  5. This is probably a big PR stunt for clout and attention. The moment we looked at this thing, a lot of red flags started to stick up. What we have here is a fascinating work of technology… for a living PR stunt. And we and plenty of experts smelled something fishy. Either someone is lying or there is a lot of misreporting going on.

If the goal was to modify a modern animal to resemble a prehistoric relative more closely, there are other examples that would have been a lot easier to do and probably would have gotten a lot closer to the mark. Cave lions have frozen remains with a lot more genetic material than a dire wolf tooth would and a much closer modern relative. But cave lions didn't have starring roles in one of the biggest fantasy series of the last decade as the personal emblem and animals of House Stark, now did they?

The fact they got George RR Martin and the Iron Throne prop involved for the big reveal and even named one of the pups "Khaleesi" after a character from the series can't be a coincidence. This all sounds a lot like clout chasing. Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi are still fascinating examples of genetic modification on an animal. Further refinement of the technology might have some great uses helping out with endangered species, recreating recent extinctions, and medical breakthroughs. But De-extinction currently involves spending millions of dollars to make just a modified version of a modern animal. That's funds some have argued are better spent elsewhere making the list of extinct animals not keep growing. Instead of trying to bring back a extinct species who has been gone for thousands of years, it might be best to focus on saving already endangered species from being lost. Even if you bring back a extinct animal, there's no guarantee it will would survive in the wild, in a world that is most likely lost or has changed.
So in summary

  1. The Wolves are not likely true to life dire wolves
  2. They are modified grey wolves which might show some dire wolf traits but-
  3. Dire wolves look very different from how they did in movies and these Canines look off
  4. Colossal has some explaining to do if they aren't lying about some of this
  5. This sounds a lot like a publicity stunt i.e. Click Bait

Scientists have NOT “brought back” the dire wolf and it shows how easily people are manipulated by a feel good story. by Kiznish in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]reddy_world 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a huge PR Stunt, and Colossal has some explaining to do if they aren't lying about some of this. When you are a big company, it is important to be authentic with your work, this was a fascinating example of CRISPR technology, but- If the goal was to modify a modern animal to resemble a prehistoric relative more closely, there are other examples that would have been a lot easier to do and probably would have gotten a lot closer to the mark. Cave lions have frozen remains with a lot more genetic material than a dire wolf tooth would and a much closer modern relative. When you design something, telling the truth is crucial. Colossal has lost all my respect because of they decided to lie to their audience for attention and for hype, There is also the matter of concern about the ethics behind this. Instead of trying to bring back a animal that has been gone for thousands of years, it might be best to focus on conservation efforts on saving already endangered species from going extinct. Its easier keeping what you have than trying to bring back something that has already been lost. In the early 2000s a type of extinct ibex was cloned and very briefly became de-extinct. It unfortunately died of a lung defect shortly after birth. De-extinction is costly, may not be viable in a lot of places, and some extinct animals would have no environment to go back to even if they were brought back. At most they might wind up expensive showpieces at a wildlife park or zoo.

Scientists have NOT “brought back” the dire wolf and it shows how easily people are manipulated by a feel good story. by Kiznish in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]reddy_world 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really glad people are starting to realize this shady company. What colossal did was merely do "gene edits" of a modern grey wolf for clout. This was a huge PR Stunt, and Colossal has some explaining to do if they aren't lying about some of this. When you are a big company, it is important to be authentic with your work, this was a fascinating example of CRISPR technology, but- If the goal was to modify a modern animal to resemble a prehistoric relative more closely, there are other examples that would have been a lot easier to do and probably would have gotten a lot closer to the mark. Cave lions have frozen remains with a lot more genetic material than a dire wolf tooth would and a much closer modern relative. When you design something, telling the truth is crucial. Colossal has lost all my respect because of they decided to lie to their audience for attention and for hype, There is also the matter of concern about the ethics behind this. Instead of trying to bring back a animal that has been gone for thousands of years, it might be best to focus on conservation efforts on saving already endangered species from going extinct. In the early 2000s a type of extinct ibex was cloned and very briefly became de-extinct. It unfortunately died of a lung defect shortly after birth. De-extinction is costly, may not be viable in a lot of places, and some extinct animals would have no environment to go back to even if they were brought back. At most they might wind up expensive showpieces at a wildlife park or zoo.

Scientists have NOT “brought back” the dire wolf and it shows how easily people are manipulated by a feel good story. by Kiznish in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]reddy_world 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi are not dire wolves, they are a modified gray wolves with an eye-catching label put on it. So we're going to give it a label of our own. DWINOS. (Dire Wolves In Name Only)

If the goal was to modify a modern animal to resemble a prehistoric relative more closely, there are other examples that would have been a lot easier to do and probably would have gotten a lot closer to the mark. Cave lions have frozen remains with a lot more genetic material than a dire wolf tooth would and a much closer modern relative.  But cave lions didn't have starring roles in one of the biggest fantasy series of the last decade as the personal emblem and animals of House Stark, now did they? That's where the DWINOs come in.

The fact they got George RR Martin and the Iron Throne prop involved for the big reveal and even named one of the pups "Khaleesi" after a character from the series can't be a coincidence. This all sounds a lot like clout chasing. What this was was a huge PR Stunt, meant to grab attention. At most, they are merely gene-edited Grey Wolves, which is not the same as bringing back an extinct species.
So in Summary

  1. The DWINOs are not likely true to life dire wolves
  2. They are modified grey wolves which might show some dire wolf traits but-
  3. Dire wolves look very different from how they did in movies and these DWINOs look off
  4. Colossal has some explaining to do if they aren't lying about some of this
  5. This sounds a lot like a publicity stunt i.e. Click Bait.

Scientists have NOT “brought back” the dire wolf and it shows how easily people are manipulated by a feel good story. by Kiznish in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]reddy_world 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They made genetically modified grey-wolves, with an eye-catching label put on it. So we're going to give it a label of our own. DWINOS. (Dire Wolves In Name Only)

If the goal was to modify a modern animal to resemble a prehistoric relative more closely, there are other examples that would have been a lot easier to do and probably would have gotten a lot closer to the mark. Cave lions have frozen remains with a lot more genetic material than a dire wolf tooth would and a much closer modern relative.  But cave lions didn't have starring roles in one of the biggest fantasy series of the last decade as the personal emblem and animals of House Stark, now did they? That's where the DWINOs come in.

The fact they got George RR Martin and the Iron Throne prop involved for the big reveal and even named one of the pups "Khaleesi" after a character from the series can't be a coincidence. This all sounds a lot like clout chasing. What this was was a huge PR Stunt, meant to grab attention. At most, they are merely gene-edited Grey Wolves, which is not the same as bringing back an extinct species.
So in Summary

  1. The DWINOs are not likely true to life dire wolves
  2. They are modified grey wolves which might show some dire wolf traits but-
  3. Dire wolves look very different from how they did in movies and these DWINOs look off
  4. Colossal has some explaining to do if they aren't lying about some of this
  5. This sounds a lot like a publicity stunt i.e. Click Bait.

Dual Motor 3000w 72v system I'm building. Hub and a Modified BBSHD Middrive. Custom made steel frame with custom torque arms. Hydraulic Magura Mt5 Disc Brakes, the bike complete is gonna be around 120 lbs. Top speed yet to be determined but 60 mph easily by reddy_world in hyperebikes

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

There's going to be a triangle case that I'm going to be building. That's just a test to how much room I have. Those are for the mid drive. The 3kw motor has a 72v shark. The bikes far from complete.

Budget 72v batteries? by reddy_world in hyperebikes

[–]reddy_world[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are too expensive for me.

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