Imnecomrade

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[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I'm really worried about the dangerous precedent this sets. I imagine this will eventually lead to mandatory ID checks across devices.

In the Linux space, developers have already started implementing or considered implementing age verification in systemd, polkit/accountsservice, xdg desktop portal, flatpak, archinstall, etc. Mostly started by one enthusiastic guy. Midnight BSD already implemented age attestation. Most Linux and BSD distros originate within the US. Most upstream distros are caving into implementing/supporting this feature, and it's mostly obscure, downstream distros that have mentioned either they will fight against it or they are unsure. Linux for new users is going to be really difficult if they want to avoid this surveillance tech, and I'm concerned that users who try source build systems like Gentoo or Guix to patch and remove age verification will be unable to do so after it becomes unsustainable. Even if one is able to remove the features, how long until the device is blocked from the internet if it doesn't verify its age/ID, and people can't access their bank accounts, pay their utility bills, pay their taxes, etc.?

I also worry that this could lead to ID checks mandated in brick and mortar stores and all public places. How long until this tech is used to track, arrest, and brutalize people who have any left wing thought or criticize the government? Will this tech be used to collect financial information of revolutionaries and sanction them from being able to buy groceries and other basic necessities? This tech is already being planned for assisting ICE and targetng trans people.

I know I am spiraling into doomerism and probably getting ahead of myself. I should probably step away from the lathe, but I feel this is really serious and I hope communist and leftist organizations start taking this seriously.

Maybe we need to start hosting a Linux/BSD/Hurd build system built for secure communications for ML revolutionaries in the deep web and share torrents. The only way I see to fight back against this is to not comply and collectively organize computer scientists to build an underground operating system. Maybe start using decentralized encrypted networks via bluetooth/long-range Wi-Fi (HaLow).

Also...I assume it will probably be ignored as it isn't really logistically/computationally possible, but it's going to be interesting how the law reacts when it comes to kubernetes clusters, embedded devices, ramdisk installs, etc.

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

The Signal Desktop app should be possible to run on arm/aarch64 devices: https://github.com/dennisameling/Signal-Desktop/issues/1

According to postmarketOS, it doesn't run well out of the box on mobile yet: https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Applications_by_category#Other_protocols

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 19 points 3 weeks ago

They're absolutely AI, the lego hands look weird sometimes.

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 32 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

I know I have programmer brain, but I like Eastern Europe and Argentina's more.

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 8 points 3 weeks ago

I bet the Democrats are going to lose some of the easiest elections to win of all time this year.

Absolute loser party of the sadistic, barbaric ruling class.

I hope for revolution soon.

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 2 points 4 weeks ago

This goes hard

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

This comic art is done very well. I get a shaky feeling from Sneeze. I can sense based on Sneeze's facial expressions that he still looks untrustable if another major crisis emerges again, but I can also sense with enough character development, political engagement, and education that Sneeze has the potential to become more trustworthy comrade.

As someone who has done some drawing before, faces are not easy, and I admire the skill of this comic artist.

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 8 points 1 month ago (3 children)
[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I long to be free from alienation in the same way Cecile has been in this comic.

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 18 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

People mailed 100s of lemon pound cakes to Officer Poundcake's office. Lmao

[–] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

What do you call the Autistic person that will warn people something disastrous they are doing, they still do it, the Autistic person is vindicated for the 1000th time, and the cycle repeats because nothing was learned?Maybe this is somewhat niche. I am referring to my previous job trauma where I worked at a corporation with the dumbest, circlejerking IT "system analysts" (used ChatGPT to write broken PowerShell scripts that never worked, and they were running in production) I have ever dealt with.

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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Imnecomrade@hexbear.net to c/music@hexbear.net
 

This post was originally a link of my saved video of this TikTok (CW: gross body-shaming, mean, misinformation) diss track that I deleted. I apologize for overlooking the ugliness of this content, and I don't condone most of what was said in the video, only certain elements I agreed with. I appreciate the criticism and feedback.

I'll keep this up in this state because I believe there is some worthwhile discussion here. If the mods want me to delete this or remove the TikTok link for reference, I am willing to do so.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/9233783

Just another misogynist instance of blaming women for their children's neurology

 

You can ignore the "coincidence" bit

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