That’s what it’s become. But, hear me out, what if I want the hardware without the software? Tough luck? Both are so tied together that if the company pulls the rug you don’t have reasonable access to the hardware.

I’m fairly certain he said both hamas and IDF are committing terrorist attacks and the ones suffering are civilians. Is that not fair assessment?

We need more FOSS. If our governments weren’t utterly captured we could publicly fund worthwhile projects.

Yeah, that comment was based and tame to get a ban for it.

They don’t. It’s all bad faith to get what they want - control.

It’s just an exhausting uphill battle that never ends. I don’t have the time or resources to combat monied corporations.

I’ve almost lost complete confidence in anything I see online as true. These image filters to full on bots are distorting what reality is in very negative way. Most of the things still can be filtered out if you’re paying attention, but how long until the tech becomes indistinguishable from actual human engagement? 5-10 years is my guess.

Man, why can’t people allow other people to do whatever they want with their own body? If you want me to call you Turbs, the sly cat from furryland, you got it, buddy.

It honestly makes me genuinely sad. He definitely has complexes and holes in his soul to conduct this behavior. Doesn’t excuse him from being a complete asshole though.

You kinda have to be an enthusiast to make a fountain pen an edc. They require more work, are more prone to damage and has the potential to spill all that lovely ink all over your nice clothes. I just keep mine at my desk. They’re a pleasure to write with given a quality make.

That’s the thing. You still see those old toyotas on the road. They’re ugly from wear but still choochin.

For now… Things can always change and it’s usually for the worst.

If you believe this then you’d believe in almost anything.

Yeah… right.

Isn’t that barley wine territory? 5 - 6.5 is plenty good.

If that house somehow generated more money than you knew what to do with, I’d be happy as hell to share with the person who made it.

I’ve always said capitalism and corporations are anti-social. They make society worse for profit.

Wow, this is my exact setup. Except I have auxio exclusively for audiobooks to keep them away from my random shuffle.

Wouldn’t it be awesome to buy something and have full control of it

Yep, same with those “safe zones” they bombed