Steve

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[–] Steve@communick.news 5 points 9 months ago

I just want to know why he has a cleft beard. What's up with that? Do people somewhere really comb their beard that way?

[–] Steve@communick.news 25 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (5 children)

I can't imagine it wouldn't. The USB-PD spec can cover a verity of voltage and amperage combinations covering practically any digital electronic device up to 100W.

The only reason it's not used everywhere, is that it does add complexity to extremely simple and inexpensive devices. This thing is not simple or inexpensive, and it doesn't draw more than 100W.

[–] Steve@communick.news 2 points 9 months ago

That could be. Maybe some alloy? Not sure

[–] Steve@communick.news 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Now I'm wondering. Is this a potential opportunity for the Fediverse?

Creating a walled in, heavily moderated social network for kids and teens.
Parents could be mods.
Would need some kind of age verification.
Maybe parents could setup accounts for themselves and their kids.

Just thinking this over as I type. I don't know.

[–] Steve@communick.news 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

That's not always a good thing. If it was meant to be 4:3 the extra space on the frame can have set rigging, lights, microphone booms, and in case of stunts even crash pads.

It's one of the reasons the HD rescan of Buffy:TVS sucks. That still needs a proper 4:3 HD remaster.

[–] Steve@communick.news 6 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Gold is no where near strong enough.
Titanium would work just as well, and last quite a bit longer.

[–] Steve@communick.news 7 points 9 months ago

I'm with you right up until the end.
Then I start downloading everything again. 🏴‍☠️

[–] Steve@communick.news 44 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm torn. I can see why they would be upset. And they may have a case with likeness rights.

But at the same time, this specific example isn't trying to claim any kind of authenticity. It goes out of its way to explain that it's not George. It seems clearly to be along the lines of satire. No different than an impersonator in a SNL type sketch.

I guess I don't have any real problem with clearly fake AI versions of things. My only real problem would be with actual fraud. Like the AI Biden making calls trying to convince people not to vote in a primary. That's clearly criminal fraud, and an actual problem.

[–] Steve@communick.news 18 points 10 months ago

Granted, my memory isn't great. But I think so. Maybe? I'm not sure any more.

[–] Steve@communick.news 59 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Why is 2018 and 2021 skipped over?

[–] Steve@communick.news 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I like the system we have in New Mexico. (Yes it's one of the 50 states)

You can go to any poling place, and they print you a local ballot for where you live, right there. You fill in the bubbles with your choices, then run it through a scanner machine on your way out.

You get instant counting and can track results live all day. If there's a technical problem, or any uncertainty in the results, you can always go back to the paper and hand count.

It gives the benefits of all the options.

[–] Steve@communick.news 9 points 10 months ago (3 children)

That's just saying you can claim copyright if you lie about authorship. The problem then is, you may step into the realm of fraud.

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