postnataldrip

joined 9 months ago
[–] postnataldrip 9 points 3 months ago

I wonder if this kind of thing might make conversions into older cars more viable. If the body and the million computers etc will cost heaps to fix in a newish EV, that might mean an increased supply of electric drivetrains at the wreckers. They're not exactly a drop-in proposition but having the parts available has to be a good start.

[–] postnataldrip 26 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

It might be a jumper on the board. Mine (Q770G4) boots on power, if I can organise some downtime with the family I'll take a look at it (set it up ages ago so can't remember).

Edit: CAB approval was easier than I expected! Mine is in the BIOS, under Chipset > PCH-IO Configuration, set State After G3 to Power On.

[–] postnataldrip 14 points 4 months ago (2 children)

You could replace the names in this with Telstra and NBN and you'd get Aussies having flashbacks

[–] postnataldrip 2 points 4 months ago

Aah thank you, no idea how I missed that. Much better now!

[–] postnataldrip 105 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Be careful driving anywhere near this guy, he clearly has no idea how to pull out

[–] postnataldrip 5 points 4 months ago

Their wings broke

[–] postnataldrip 22 points 4 months ago (8 children)

You're spot on, however the pervasiveness of this kind of data collection and analysis seems to have really picked up in recent years.

In my workplace a similar tool was put in place to keep an eye out for potential fraud, sensitive data being shared, that kind of thing, but at least one exec very quickly started asking questions about "enhancing" it, laughingly suggesting it could help identify flight risks in areas they're looking to cut headcount in, so they could "remove barriers to their exit" rather than having to pay severance. (To quote the great philosopher Nelly, "I'm just kidding like Jason... unless you're gonna do it")

Don't forget too that this is just monitoring chats, there are plenty of other sources of data that could be used against you if so desired.

IMHO the issue isn't so much that people are using work-controlled platforms to say things that workplace doesn't like (though that is an issue), it's more the shift in the employer mindset that tools like this enable, and the huge imbalance it can create when it comes to salary negotiations, constructive dismissal, mass layoffs, union busting, etc.

[–] postnataldrip 59 points 5 months ago (4 children)

It's well-known that these algorithms push topics to drive engagement, and naturally things that make people angry or frightened or disgusted etc enough are more likely to be engaged with regardless of what that topic is.

[–] postnataldrip 56 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's simultaneously hilarious and terrifying.

"It's a well-established and indisputable fact that the earth is indeed flat. Anyone who tells you otherwise is part of the conspiracy and/or a sheep. Forward this onto 10 people in the next 30 minutes or you will get autism. Bill Gates is the CEO of the internet and will track and donate $1 every time it is forwarded."

[–] postnataldrip 43 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's what would be called "a swing and a miss"

It's almost like speculating has risks

[–] postnataldrip 25 points 5 months ago

Needs a massive safety net with "family money/influence" under the successful gambler

[–] postnataldrip 11 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

/ clicks drone delivery option

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