Author Archives: David K.

The One Where All My Monitor Audio Dies

Posted on February 5, 2021 by David K.

I’m moving my office back to the basement, and taking the opportunity to thin-out my collection of “stuff.” In the process, I’ve thrown out 2 bags of old computer parts, and I’m going to pitch at least one old computer. … Continue reading →

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A Little Chaos for a Treat – Pirate Wires

Posted on February 5, 2021 by David K.

Do certain important people, defined here as people some subset of journalists find compelling, owe the professional media class a seat at their table? The question is interesting. Politicians and business leaders were once forced to travel through the establishment … Continue reading →

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Discord bans the r/WallStreetBets server – The Verge

Posted on January 28, 2021 by David K.

Discord says it did not ban the server for financial fraud — rather, it was banned because it continued to allow “hateful and discriminatory content after repeated warnings.” The Verge gained access to the server and can confirm the claim … Continue reading →

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Social justice groups warn Biden against throwing out Section 230 – The Verge

Posted on January 27, 2021 by David K.

“Section 230 is a foundational law for free expression and human rights when it comes to digital speech,” the letter says. The law protects websites and apps from being sued over user-generated content — making it safer to operate social … Continue reading →

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Dopamine Thirst Trap – Pirate Wires

Posted on January 27, 2021 by David K.

As with almost everything on the internet, misleading headlines are not a new phenomenon. What’s new, and notable, is the scale of our exposure to the phenomenon. Today, on Twitter, many of us now spend a significant portion of our lives … Continue reading →

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Techdirt on the Reddit GameStop Stock Bubble

Posted on January 27, 2021 by David K.

Okay, so what’s going on here? Did GameStop come up with an entirely new strategy to propel its relevance in the long-term video game industry? Did it totally restructure, coming up with cost-saving measures or store and staffing closures that … Continue reading →

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Programming Feels

Posted on January 26, 2021 by David K.

Sure, sex is great, but that feeling when you get when that program you’ve been working on for 3 weeks starts showing results? Awww yisss.

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Apple Music “Genre” “Year” Playlists

Posted on January 26, 2021 by David K.

I have noticed that Apple Music has playlists like “pop hits 1984.” I am enjoying this feature very much. YMMV. HAND.

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Google eyes privacy-friendly substitute to cookies – Axios

Posted on January 26, 2021 by David K.

Tests show advertisers can expect at least 95% of conversions per dollar spent on ads, compared to cookie-based advertising, Google said. Source: Google eyes privacy-friendly substitute to cookies – Axios I don’t even need to read the article to know … Continue reading →

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Take the Profit Out of Political Violence – BIG by Matt Stoller

Posted on January 26, 2021 by David K.

Repealing Section 230 or reforming it so platforms who profit via advertising are not covered, would reduce the incentive for social media to enable illegal behavior. If we did so, a whole range of legal claims, from incitement to intentional … Continue reading →

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