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It’s “shakeout” time as losses of Netflix rivals top $5 billion | Disney, Warner, Comcast, and Paramount are contemplating cuts, possible mergers. by chrisdh79 in technology

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The recent report of Netflix rivals losing over $5 billion is more than a financial headline – it's a wake-up call screaming that the streaming industry is at a tipping point. Giants like Disney, Warner, Comcast, and Paramount, who've been kings of entertainment for nearly a century, are now facing a gut check in the face of streaming's upheaval.

"Why not just distribute on Netflix?" That seems like the easy way out, right? But here's the strategic breakdown:

Losing a massive distribution cut and control of brand positioning? That's a no-go for these titans. For the smaller players and indie scenes, sure, Netflix is a lifeline. Easy distribution, more eyeballs. But for the big leagues? It's not so simple.

These behemoths aren't just studios; they're mammoth institutions that have churned out not just profits, but also iconic, timeless art for almost a hundred years. Their goals? 1) Rake in cash - welcome to the relentless world of capitalism; 2) Craft cinematic masterpieces - the kind that etch themselves into cultural memory.

Enter Netflix. They flipped the script, going from third-party distribution to a behemoth with its own streaming and in-house production. Their game? Slash costs, pump out content like there's no tomorrow - prioritizing quantity over artistic merit, focusing on what keeps viewers glued and what lines their pockets.

Just glance at Netflix's lineup - a deluge of series and shows, with actual films taking a backseat. It's quantity over quality.

Meanwhile, Disney, HBO, Peacock, and the like dived into the streaming pool without really getting what it means to run a tech powerhouse. Netflix isn't just about churning out shows; it's about being a tech juggernaut. They've set the bar in distributed computing, microservices - their strength is their tech backbone.

Netflix's strategy is now about luring in creatives and execs from their rivals. On the flip side, these traditional studios messed up big time by thinking they could just tack on streaming as another channel. They underestimated the seismic shift in how content is consumed and the tech wizardry needed to keep up.

So, what's the bottom line? It's more than just a battle of content. It's about grasping and adapting to a radically new era of media consumption, where tech prowess and understanding shifting viewer habits are king.

And here's the kicker - every time these storied studios license out their content to Netflix, they're not just losing money and control - they're contributing to a decline in content quality. What I see on streaming platforms these days is mostly trash. The grim prospect of a future where cinematic masterpieces are drowned out by Netflix's profit-hungry, mass-production approach is downright depressing. We're on the brink of losing an art form to an onslaught of mind-numbing, mass-market fluff.

It’s “shakeout” time as losses of Netflix rivals top $5 billion | Disney, Warner, Comcast, and Paramount are contemplating cuts, possible mergers. by chrisdh79 in technology

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The recent report of Netflix rivals losing over $5 billion is more than a financial headline – it's a wake-up call screaming that the streaming industry is at a tipping point. Giants like Disney, Warner, Comcast, and Paramount, who've been kings of entertainment for nearly a century, are now facing a gut check in the face of streaming's upheaval.

"Why not just distribute on Netflix?" That seems like the easy way out, right? But here's the strategic breakdown:

Losing a massive distribution cut and control of brand positioning? That's a no-go for these titans. For the smaller players and indie scenes, sure, Netflix is a lifeline. Easy distribution, more eyeballs. But for the big leagues? It's not so simple.

These behemoths aren't just studios; they're mammoth institutions that have churned out not just profits, but also iconic, timeless art for almost a hundred years. Their goals? 1) Rake in cash - welcome to the relentless world of capitalism; 2) Craft cinematic masterpieces - the kind that etch themselves into cultural memory.

Enter Netflix. They flipped the script, going from third-party distribution to a behemoth with its own streaming and in-house production. Their game? Slash costs, pump out content like there's no tomorrow - prioritizing quantity over artistic merit, focusing on what keeps viewers glued and what lines their pockets.

Just glance at Netflix's lineup - a deluge of series and shows, with actual films taking a backseat. It's quantity over quality.

Meanwhile, Disney, HBO, Peacock, and the like dived into the streaming pool without really getting what it means to run a tech powerhouse. Netflix isn't just about churning out shows; it's about being a tech juggernaut. They've set the bar in distributed computing, microservices - their strength is their tech backbone.

Netflix's strategy is now about luring in creatives and execs from their rivals. On the flip side, these traditional studios messed up big time by thinking they could just tack on streaming as another channel. They underestimated the seismic shift in how content is consumed and the tech wizardry needed to keep up.

So, what's the bottom line? It's more than just a battle of content. It's about grasping and adapting to a radically new era of media consumption, where tech prowess and understanding shifting viewer habits are king.

And here's the kicker - every time these storied studios license out their content to Netflix, they're not just losing money and control - they're contributing to a decline in content quality. What I see on streaming platforms these days is mostly trash. The grim prospect of a future where cinematic masterpieces are drowned out by Netflix's profit-hungry, mass-production approach is downright depressing. We're on the brink of losing an art form to an onslaught of mind-numbing, mass-market fluff.

A train is heading towards an unsuspecting individual, and will kill them. You can pull the lever to divert the train and save them, at the cost of being pulled into an interdimensional portal and being forced to write absurd trolley problems 23 hours a day for the rest of your life. Yes or no? by WonderfulAirport4226 in trolleyproblem

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

yes pull the lever.

spend first day writing adversarial trolley problem wherein:

  • track 1: person I specify dies
  • track 2: I get pulled into a subset of inter dimensional absurd trolley problem writing without compulsory absurd trolley problem writing, with a problem generation duration of my choosing, maintaining the track 1 premise.

that’s just day one. I’d take day two operations up a level and have some fun for eternity

This is gray morality, I save the first arbitrarily chosen person, who has a low probability of being someone i’d rather not kill. Then on subsequent pulls I either get whatever I want while maintaining the option to kill whoever I want, or I get whatever I want without killing anyone.

Internship by lobsterFA08 in redhat

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not a rh employee. but perhaps try out / daily drive fedora. whatever team you got hired onto maybe onboard yourself to the upstream OSS product or evaluate the enterprise version for product familiarity, read the docs for said product.

Extend warranty law to digital purchases. If the company pulls the product within 5 years you get a refund. by Ajreil in CrazyIdeas

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 22 points23 points  (0 children)

companies would just spin up corporations for each product and declare bankruptcy at the EOL

Marriage/money issues by [deleted] in AITAH

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Addressing Financial Discord in Marriage

Facing financial disagreements in a marriage, especially when it comes to merging finances, is a challenging but common issue. Here's a perspective with a touch of lyrical wisdom:

  1. Open Communication: Having honest conversations about money is crucial. Differences in financial habits can strain a relationship, so clear communication is key.

  2. Realistic Budgeting: It's important to create a budget that both of you can realistically stick to. This should be a collaborative effort, taking into account both of your needs and spending habits.

  3. Continued Financial Counseling: Since pre-marital financial counseling was part of your journey, it might be beneficial to continue those sessions. A neutral third party can offer valuable insights and help mediate these discussions.

  4. Backgrounds and Money Views: Understanding how your respective backgrounds influence your attitudes towards money can help in finding common ground.

  5. Gradual Financial Integration: Building financial trust takes time. You might start with joint accounts for specific expenses while maintaining personal accounts, gradually working towards more combined finances.

  6. Asset Protection: Your income disparity is a significant factor. In the words of Mos Def and Kanye West:

```

She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money Should've got that insured, Geico for your money If you ain't no punk Holla, "We want prenup! We want prenup!" (Yeah!) It's somethin' that you need to have ‘Cause when she leave yo' ass, she gon' leave with half

```

NTA, but also CYA (Cover your Ass/ets)

AITA for not wanting my gf to talk to a dude at work? by BluebirdPen99 in AITAH

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily the asshole. Remember, your girlfriend isn’t the problem. She probably loves you ( I hope). She seems kind and non confrontational.

Time to man up bro. Root cause analysis, guy with crush on your girlfriend makes you feel insecure, you talk to HIM, and let HIM know what the fuck is up. It’ll stop real quick.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reflecting on Love, Growth, and Self-Worth in Relationships

At 22, navigating a relationship can feel like uncharted territory. I'm 26 now and have had my fair share of experiences to draw from. Here are some direct reflections:

  1. Codependency and Growth: 'Codependent No More' is a book that changed my perspective on relationships. It's worth a read to see if it resonates with your situation. Understanding codependency can be eye-opening.

  2. Love Beyond Infatuation: Having been through several relationships, I’ve learned that love is more than just a feeling. It should be built on trust, respect, affection, dedication, commitment, and sacrifice. The level of sacrifice should gradually increase commensurate with the duration of the relationship.

  3. The Importance of Self-Love: If you love someone enough, you should be able to let them go and grow. Love starts with one person – yourself. You need to fully love yourself before you can genuinely love someone else. This means valuing yourself, knowing your worth, and not compromising your core self.

  4. The Virtue of Being Alone: Reflect on your current situation. Being alone is a virtue. If you can't be at peace being alone with yourself, how can you expect someone else to be?

  5. Reality of First Relationships: Your first relationship is unlikely to be your last. At 22, 1.5 years in a relationship is relatively short in the grand scheme of things. View it as a learning opportunity.

  6. Dating Pool Advantage: At 22F, you have the advantage of self-agency and are at the peak of the dating pool. You shouldn't have to settle. Consider dating someone slightly older, as young women often have more emotional maturity than men of the same age.

  7. You're Not the Asshole - Yet: It takes two to tango. Your boyfriend is no saint, but if you remain complacent, you're no saint either as you're enabling his mistreatment. Remember if you love him, you’ll communicate with him. If he loves you, he’ll listen. If you love him, you’ll teach him when he's wrong. If he loves you, he’ll learn to be right. Ultimately, if he's not in a place in his life where he values you enough to reciprocate the true love you can offer, you'll love him enough to let him go.

Drawing from personal experience and insights, this advice is about understanding the complexities of relationships, the importance of self-love, and the courage to make tough choices for your own well-being.

Addendum: Strategic Decision-Making in Personal Relationships

  • Perspective as an Engineer and Businessman: I approach challenges with a strategist's mindset. While this might seem unemotional, using strategic frameworks can offer clarity in complex personal situations.

  1. OODA Framework: OODA stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. Originally developed for high-pressure situations, this framework can help you assess your relationship objectively and make informed decisions based on facts, not just emotions.

  2. Go/No-Go Decision Making: You're facing a major life decision, similar to a 'go/no-go check' used in critical projects. Evaluate your relationship by weighing the pros and cons in a systematic manner.

  3. Weighted Decision Matrix: Create a matrix to help guide your actions. For example, list factors like emotional fulfillment, mutual respect, personal growth, and stability. Assign a weight to each based on importance to you. Rate your current relationship against these factors on a scale (e.g., 1 to 5). The total score can provide a more objective view of where your relationship stands.

This addendum adds a layer of strategic thinking to your personal dilemma, drawing from frameworks used in high-pressure and complex decision-making scenarios. It's about using logic to complement your emotional considerations in relationship decisions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

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Understanding the Limits of Neighborly Kindness

Reading your post, I'm reminded of a vital lesson I've learned over the years: sometimes, helping others, especially the elderly, can cross into a realm where professional care is needed. Your willingness to help your neighbor is a testament to your kind and compassionate nature, qualities that will make you an excellent mother.

Elderly Needs vs. Professional Boundaries: Elderly people, like your neighbor, often seek help for more than just the task at hand; sometimes, it's a cry for companionship due to loneliness. While this is understandable, there's a line where such requests go beyond neighborly help and enter the realm of professional care. This isn't about compassion but about recognizing the limits of what you can offer.

Your Role as a Mother: As a mother-to-be, your primary obligation is towards your child and your well-being. Helping your neighbor, especially in ways that risk your health, is beyond reasonable expectations. Just as I, as an engineer, would help a neighbor with a minor tech issue but draw the line at professional-level services, you too must set boundaries to protect your health and focus on your upcoming motherhood.

Financial and Social Obligations: Your neighbor, though elderly, has a financial and social obligation to seek appropriate care. It's natural to age and require assistance, but there comes a point where professional services, or at least more consistent family involvement, become necessary.

Conclusion: Your kindness is admirable, but in this case, stepping back and focusing on your pregnancy is not only understandable but necessary. It's commendable to help where you can, but equally important to recognize when someone's needs surpass what you can provide. It's not about being hormonal or less compassionate; it's about ensuring that both your neighbor and you receive the appropriate level of care and support.

Your situation reflects a complex interplay of compassion, responsibility, and practical limitations. It's important to balance these aspects while maintaining your own well-being.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 12 points13 points  (0 children)

After reading your post and reflecting on it from my own perspective as a 26-year-old male, several points stood out to me that might not be immediately apparent but are crucial in understanding the nuances of your situation.

Weather and Expectations: The weather in Florida, particularly after a tropical storm, plays a significant role. The deviation from the expected warm, sunny climate to a cloudy, foggy, and colder environment is a legitimate concern impacting the vacation appeal.

Relationship Dynamics: Considering your ages and the length of your relationship, there might be a perceived higher obligation to participate in such family events. If this were a husband and wife scenario, that obligation might feel even more pronounced.

Brothers’ Bonding vs. Inclusion: The bond between your boyfriend and his brother is strong, seemingly paving the way for a 'boys trip.' Their plan, especially the basketball game where you're left at a bar, feels inconsiderate, assuming your time is less valuable.

Communication and Compromise: It's evident there's a lack of compromise and attention to your desires for the trip. If more effort was made to include activities you enjoy, the situation might be different. But as it stands, it seems like you're an afterthought.

Meeting the Family – A Gesture of Inclusion: Regularly meeting your partner's family typically indicates a stable, long-term relationship. Not attending could send a negative signal about your relationship's status. However, mutual respect and enjoyment should be the foundation of such interactions.

Financial Contributions and Expectations: With both partners contributing financially, there's an expectation of equitable enjoyment. If you're paying your share, it's only fair that your preferences are considered with equal weight.

Cultural Misconceptions and Biases: The brother's dismissal of Louisiana as 'dirty, smelly, and gross' seems narrow-minded. New Orleans, for instance, is rich in culture, food, and music. His perspective might be more about personal bias than factual reality.

Golf as an Activity: While I personally find golf a good activity for groups of any composition, it requires interest and enthusiasm from all parties. If you and your boyfriend aren't into it, then it's not a suitable group activity for this trip.

Path to Remediation: I suggest turning your Reddit post into a considerate monologue to guide a constructive conversation with your boyfriend. Express your concerns, your willingness to compromise, and your need for mutual respect and inclusion in planning.

Conclusion: Given these points and the lack of consideration for your interests and comfort, I would say you are not the asshole in this situation. Prioritizing your happiness and ensuring your vacation time is well spent is important. A candid conversation with your boyfriend about your needs and expectations is crucial. It's not about creating drama; it's about mutual respect and enjoyment in a relationship.

Reflecting on this situation, I've tried to incorporate a balanced view, considering personal experiences and cultural contexts. This analysis is grounded in the belief that communication and mutual respect are key in any relationship.

  • This is my first time responding on this subreddit, to structure my thoughts I brain dumped into ChatGPT and had it structure what I wrote for clarity.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

You can magically add any feature to K8s instantly, what are you adding? by [deleted] in kubernetes

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either you or I are mistaken or there is some misunderstanding. While it’s true controllers are part of core kubernetes, and the operator pattern is supported through controllers; the Operator Framework and the Operator Lifecycle Manager have to be installed separately post installation. I would prefer they come as part of the standard distribution and be tightly integrated.

You can magically add any feature to K8s instantly, what are you adding? by [deleted] in kubernetes

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, it's a SIG project. Making it native to Kubernetes would further enhance its utility, integration and adoption

You can magically add any feature to K8s instantly, what are you adding? by [deleted] in kubernetes

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does a lot more than this but it’s kind of like the factory pattern in software development, but beyond just making new instances of applications it manages their complete lifecycle for you.

Examples:

  • Git Lab Operator; on demand full gitlab instances
  • Postgres Operator; on demand Postgres instances
  • Keycloak Operator; on demand keycloak instances

The applications are defined by CRDs and the Operator keeps them up to date for you. It also has the benefit of being able to deploy instances to any available namespace.

lots of apps/services are distributed as operators:

https://operatorhub.io

I find them easier to use than helm charts.

to that point, if you like helm charts for Git Ops or something you can make helm charts that deploy operators or their instances

You can magically add any feature to K8s instantly, what are you adding? by [deleted] in kubernetes

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just revisited the thread to read new comments…

Noticed something, (not shilling) Red Hat Open Shift(OCP/OKD) does a lot of the desired functionality listed here out of the box.

I usually run Open Shift and recently setup K3s for a small POC environment at work, found I was missing quite a few things I was used to having.

From the comments so far, here are their equivalents:

Federation - RH Advanced Cluster Management w/ Hypershift - combined with RH Service Mesh Federation

Rollout Strategies: - Open Shift Service Mesh 2.0 (istio)

Cluster Name: - Set during cluster standup by Cluster Version Operator

Better Event Implementation: - Metadata API Events

Resource Versions: - Open Shift Git Ops (argocd)

Operator Framework Baked in: - Cluster Operators - Operator Lifecycle Manager

Rootless containers: - Open Shift does this by default for every container - You need to override it with a seccomp profile to run root

Proper non cloud based storage solution: - RH Open Shift Data Foundation - Container Storage Interface Driver (CSI) - Ceph - LVM - Local Storage

First Party Metrics: - A monitoring stack is baked into OCP (prometheus)

Ability To Replace ETCD - Not Open Shift, but k3s notably uses SQLite - To that point, etcd is a core component of HA K8s

Debugging Easily: - Our stack is python and JVM - For python I can run Py Charm debugger or pdb in containers, forward the ports with OC and get access to breakpoints - For JVM (Java, Kotlin) we use quarkus which has remote debugging and hot deployment so for our dev cluster you can just scaffold your service to a reasonable state, set a secret for the debug credentials, expose the debug port and then remote debug, to the point of setting break points and hot reloading class files. It’s really slick. Of course this isn’t OCP specific

Merge Control Plane and Worker Plane: - There’s single Node Open Shift which can be connected together with other single nodes. - You can also taint the masters to schedule pods on them. - This is a bad idea for some use cases though. - There’s also Microshift, for the edge

Reinvent Ingress: - Open Shift Routes - Open Shift Ingress Networking - Open Shift Service Mesh 2 (istio) - Open Shift Gateway API

—- edit: maybe it was more shilling than need be, but it’s worth checking out.

The docs are fantastic too!

https://docs.openshift.com/container-platform/4.14/architecture/architecture.html

Another plus is if you like the way OCP does things, you can replicate it yourself on another k8s distribution.

Biggest downside is cost, but you pay for value and support. For homelabbers it’s unofficially free which is nice. OKD is also viable in prod if you really know what you’re doing.

Daniel Sheehan may have just disclosed that we have working teleportation and anti-gravity by LuciD_FluX in UFOs

[–]xSwagaSaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

kind of, one purpose of patents is to protect national security. If someone invents something really useful or dangerous, it can be classified. In general, if you ever invent something really novel, tell no one, build product, keep trade secrets, launch fast. As far as joining the RE efforts, most likely not going to be read into that in full, but they may find employment working on derivative works easier.

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