cynar

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[–] cynar 1 points 2 weeks ago

Unfortunately, even the Halloween front is beginning to crack. Christmas has made several spearhead advances into October!

[–] cynar 2 points 3 weeks ago

I was taught to adjust my speed until the distance is safe. Most people eventually either overtake, or get the hint and back off.

Don't break check though! It can cause people to panic and swerve, causing an accident.

[–] cynar 16 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

No he won't. He'll hit the ground head first before that. The vine would need to be shorter to swing him into the tree.

[–] cynar 3 points 3 weeks ago

Unfortunately, the methods of detecting AI generated text and training AI text generaters is basically identical. Any reliable method of detecting AI can therefore be used to improve its performance.

You can, at least, detect low grade attempts to use it. The default output has distinctive patterns. These can be detected. The problem is 2 fold. Firstly, some people write in the same way (the LLM is copying the amalgam, and they write close to that). Secondly, it's fairly trivial to ask the LLM to change its writing style.

No matter your method, you need to accept a high rate of both false positives and negatives.

[–] cynar 2 points 3 weeks ago

Acceptable. We understand that America lacks the infrastructure to support advanced equipment, like the 3kw electric kettle.

[–] cynar 1 points 3 weeks ago

I know the sort of tea suppliers you're referring to. Ive been disappointed by tea from quite a few of them. This isn't one of them.

They are actually a small family business that's been quietly working for over 100 years. They are basically a whole sale company aimed at the ultra premium quality market. They have a little stall in one of the guildhall markets, where they've been for decades at least.

As far as I'm personally concerned, their tea is worth the prices they charge. I also wouldn't judge them by the price of bags. Them selling bags is relatively new. I wouldn't be surprised to learn the teabags were hand made to order. When it comes to loose leaf, they are actually cheaper than some Twinings teas.

[–] cynar 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

We accidentally built an empire looking for new seasonings! It got so bad we started naming our new dishes after where we stole the flavours from!

If you want to salt the tea, that's your business, but at least heat the water first!

[–] cynar 1 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I mean, your tea game is dire. Far too dilute, and made with cold salt water! Who would want to drink that. If that's the best Boston can do, it completely explains why Americans don't drink tea!

[–] cynar 3 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Before kids, microwaved tea is an absolute travesty. After kids, it's an unfortunate necessity.

I personally have cheap(ish) teas that priduce a drinkable cup. I also have the good teas that deserve more care and attention.

If you're interested, these guys provide the best tea I've found so far. (They also supply a number of the best tea shops in Bath). It's definitely not cheap tea, but I currently have several kg of it in the house 😅

https://www.gillardsofbath.co.uk/

[–] cynar 6 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

FYI, the taste differences become far more obvious with better quality teas. Darjeeling, being a more subtle (and posh) tea show this strongly. It's also a lot less tolerant of poor brewing.

For best results, don't cheap out, and look up optimal brewing instructions.

[–] cynar 7 points 3 weeks ago

The British empire has entered the chat (backed by a very heavily armed fleet of warships).

[–] cynar 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Supermarket tea is lacklustre at best, tea flavoured pesticides at worst.

I've had several people curse me out a bit for introducing them to good tea. Once they've had high quality tea, properly prepared, they recognise the swill used in their office for what it is.

I fully understand way people don't like tea, if their only exposure is poorly prepared ultra cheap rubbish.

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