j4yc33

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[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 20 points 2 days ago

The problem here is that who owns a data center isn't a matter of breaking the law. It's only if the data center starts breaking the law, and only then can the lawmaker share that the law is being broken and by whom. It wouldn't give them carte blanche to go out and say "Microsoft owns that land".

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 9 points 4 days ago

schwarze Fax Angriff

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 2 points 5 days ago

But what is ADHD wondering why about?

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 17 points 5 days ago (1 children)

This reply has some pretty strong "Git gud, Scrub" Energy. It is not a helpful Thing to suggest, and it's not exactly "generally ... achievable" when the entire society is built around forcing people into Mountains of debt.

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Good Security and record Profits are antithetical Ideals.

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 16 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It's a lot like Gumball.

Babies are made...

I think that's the consistency.

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 3 points 1 month ago

I think the best way to respond to this is pointing out that you have pointed out, I think, the only way the Mirror Universe might not be as bad as some of the other options...

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

So... I don't think the Mirror Universe is supposed to be a goal?

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 5 points 1 month ago

By hoping to survive WWIII...

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you look here, you'll find the answer to your question. I actually answered two different questions here, both of which will tell you my opinion on if it is too soon to speak on the matter. Given that I spoke on the matter.

Win the console generation? In terms of computing flexibility, having a console that does more than play a walled garden’s worth of games, and actually contributes to competitiveness in a market dominated by players who are intent on making each of themselves a monopoly? Yes, absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt. The same way Valve “won” the handheld PC market, Volvo “won” the automotive safety market, and Johannes Salk “won” the vaccination market by not patenting the Polio vaccine.

I consider that “winning”, but my outlook on what is good for an ecosystem and market is built on the principles of true market economics, growth potential, benefit to all consumers (not just those who purchase a specific product), and having computing devices that aren’t abysmally stuck in one mode despite having a substantial amount of power that could be used for other things.

Will it have the most sales? Probably not, but having the most sales generally means you sacrificed some morals here and there, and Valve doesn’t have a tendency to do that.

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Oh, cool, we have defined goals now.

Win the console generation? In terms of computing flexibility, having a console that does more than play a walled garden's worth of games, and actually contributes to competitiveness in a market dominated by players who are intent on making each of themselves a monopoly? Yes, absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt. The same way Valve "won" the handheld PC market, Volvo "won" the automotive safety market, and Johannes Salk "won" the vaccination market by not patenting the Polio vaccine.

I consider that "winning", but my outlook on what is good for an ecosystem and market is built on the principles of true market economics, growth potential, benefit to all consumers (not just those who purchase a specific product), and having computing devices that aren't abysmally stuck in one mode despite having a substantial amount of power that could be used for other things.

Will it have the most sales? Probably not, but having the most sales generally means you sacrificed some morals here and there, and Valve doesn't have a tendency to do that.

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 3 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Not in it's actual class, no. It's going to be far more powerful and useful than the VCS, Evercade, and Polymega. With a fairly low count to compete against looking at Steam Deck sales.

Against the Console giants? Maybe, but it entirely depends on markets and like products. Something you have been so keen to point out. That said, it will absolutely have more computing flexibility than any of the big console makers, it's the only one compliant out of the gate with the EU Rights and Cybersecurity Resilience acts. Moreover given that there are There are 135 million Monthly users of the Steam services, 123 million on Playstation Network, it's going to prove that a consumer console company with more users than the Playstation Network has the ability to comply with these regulations.

In at least that metric they're already doing better than Playstation is. So, I'd say too early to call definitively, however not too early to say it's going to do better in at least several metrics.

 

So I have been trying to scratch an itch I don't know if I can still scratch. Are there any MMOs that still exist that use numpad movement, have a clunky UI, and really let you immerse in the game (I'm talking about the good old fashioned run across the continent to do anything days. Like Ruins of Kunark days.)

 

So, first, my tattoo is covered by long sleeves, and I will rarely walk around without sleeves. However:

I am on my way to Germany in a few days (Blue card and all!) to start work, and I have a Klingon Trefoil tattoo on my left forearm (It was the first of many planned Star Trek tattoos on that forearm, with the IDIC and the Starfleet Delta coming soon). I have been working myself into a frenzy worried that people will immediately think I am some sort of fascist for having this tattoo either because it's Klingon or because they won't know what it is...

Do I actually have anything to worry about? Or should I just get it removed/covered?

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