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Reddit Knows Programmers

Posted on February 26, 2024 by David K.

I “use” Reddit to look at subs for ESO and Fallout 76. That’s it. When I’m bored, I sometimes click over to the “popular” tab, and just have a look. It’s more of an anthropological experiment than an interest in … Continue reading →

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Me and My Impertinent Questions

Posted on June 17, 2023 by David K.

That’s apparently what I get for calling him on conflating two very controversial, yet very different issues, and asking why he would do that. It’s too bad. I mean, I know we have different politics, but he’s a great writer … Continue reading →

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Twitter, in a Nutshell

Posted on March 31, 2023 by David K.

Some mid account, posting a summary, of a news article, which says specifically the opposite of what he’s saying in the tweet…. 21.2K likes. The truth? Doesn’t even register. But it’s red meat for his audience, so… Where’s Elon’s vaunted … Continue reading →

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Twitter Reprieve; News Holiday

Posted on March 3, 2023 by David K.

I deleted Twitter a couple weeks ago, and have been playing Fallout 76 in the mornings, when I often would have had the news on, while I caffeinate. I have no idea what’s going on in the world now. The … Continue reading →

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Why THIS Guy?

Posted on July 8, 2022 by David K.

You can read the facts of this case through a simple search. Surprise, surprise: They may not be as clear and straightforward as you might think, from this copy. You can see what the prosecution wanted versus what he got. … Continue reading →

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Critical Ignorance of How Things Work

Posted on January 15, 2022 by David K.

On this news, one highly-upvoted person at 9gag had this to say: “The only person screwed was insurance companies.” elonmustnt Where does this person think that insurance companies get their money? How do they not understand that people pay what-are-called … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Search For

Posted on January 4, 2022 by David K.

I saw a post on Imgur that said that Little Cesar’s was going to raise the price of its “Hot and Ready” pizzas, so I wanted to go to Twitter, find an original reference, so that I could make a … Continue reading →

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Conservative social networks keep making the same mistake

Posted on January 3, 2022 by David K.

Given the extremely predictable turmoil that emerged from Gettr’s content policies, though, I wonder if there isn’t something to this: a false-flag social network, set up only to watch it burn to the ground. Source: Conservative social networks keep making … Continue reading →

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Netflix can’t shake Chappelle controversy | TheHill

Posted on October 16, 2021 by David K.

Netflix can’t seem to close the door on “The Closer,” with the streaming giant only further inflaming controversy with its defense of Dave Chappelle’s mocking of the transgender community in his latest comedy special. Source: Netflix can’t shake Chappelle controversy … Continue reading →

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David Sacks Says Facebook Isn’t the Bad Guy Here

Posted on October 15, 2021 by David K.

Craft Ventures general partner and former PayPal COO David Sacks tells Emily Chang that, for all the bad rep Facebook has been getting, Facebook should not be uniquely to blame – and that the media, Hollywood, and the fashion industry … Continue reading →

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