oh, Kennedy is definitely malignant

no one was going to spend those “millions of dollars” whether or not GIMP existed

GIMP, however, facilitated many creative works that either wouldn’t have existed or would have been created using pirated software

The article mentions it’s possibly due to “over hiring” in the past.

There’s an obsession companies have where they have to try out being leaner than is efficient.

But I have a feeling it’s even worse. Companies are manufacturing a bad job market, so they can under pay employees and treat them worse.

I can be your long lost pal

but they could be weird

We need a law that companies provide device owners root access for every end of life device.

This article may help: https://positivepsychology.com/circles-of-influence/

And a graphic that sums it up:

I’m just another internet rando, but looking at the same events everyone else is, I do think the masses will turn this around through solidarity. I believe: It will be before any nukes are used. It will be after long lasting climate change. But it will prevent the downfall of humanity. There will be human and natural healing. Most people will be okay.

What do I have power over to make this happen? Mostly numerous, small, interpersonal interactions.

yeah, damn autocarrot

ducbtionally

or functionally

jokes are funnier when you explain them

every chance I get

Software that switched from: Yes/No
to: Yes/Ask Me Later.

Even if it works, it’s a solution without a problem. If I can afford internet access, I am mature enough to see anything on the internet, and I am mature enough to decide which users can access my internet-connected network and whether they can have access to the whole internet. That’s all the age verification needed ever.

The request for age verification by each website is purely about unnecessary control and censorship.

Okay, you’ve swayed my opinion on this.

And how did that make you feel?

I’ve noticed a lot of places now have a trash can conveniently located by the door for this.

Thanks for helping me liberate about $100 before breakfast.

Beats my D36

What’s undog?