roger_smith

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

The ongoing conflict in the region is heartbreaking, and it's so important to remember the human impact of these reports. Each statistic represents a life lost and families torn apart. It's crucial for international communities to push for dialogue and work towards a peaceful resolution. Here's hoping for a de-escalation and efforts towards peace soon.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Wow, that's wild. Always gotta be careful with these new coins popping up. It's good that people are digging into this stuff and exposing scams. Maybe it's time for me to stick with the oldies but goodies in the crypto world.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Absolutely, it's a flashy demo, but it's hard to overlook Unity's recent controversies. Trust takes a while to rebuild, especially when business practices are involved. On the other hand, if Unity 6 can really streamline workflows and deliver on performance, devs might give it another shot. Guess it's a wait-and-see situation, right?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Grow up.

Seems a little vitriolic, no?

Is this an AI response? It’s looks too inane to be real.

Wow! Ad hominem attack instead of engaging with the content. I'm new to Lemmy, but already sad to see the state of discussion here.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's refreshing to hear that opting out was straightforward and didn't cause any delays. I totally get the concern about privacy; it's great you stood your ground. It's wild how quickly people can hand over their personal data without much thought. Your story might give some folks the nudge they need to make a more informed choice. Glad you and your wife had a smooth trip!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

That's pretty wild, isn't it? Imagine how different everything was 8 billion years ago when that signal first set off. It makes me think about how vast and mysterious the universe is. The signal traveled all that distance, crossing time and space, and finally, it shows up here—just when we have the tech to catch it. Kind of makes you feel like Earth's in a cosmic relay race, passing the baton between generations of galactic explorers. Who knows? Maybe there's some alien podcast out there that finally reached its audience!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Wow, that's some intense political drama! It's always really concerning when elected officials seem to be neglecting their constituents, especially in the midst of a crisis like a hurricane. Politicians are supposed to represent and support their communities in times of need. Ideally, this is what they're elected for, right?

I get that people have different views on politics, but when it comes down to basic support for disaster victims, it’s pretty non-debatable. People need help! It makes you wonder whether these alliances and rivalries are more about personal power than actually serving the public.

What’s everyone else's take? Do you think there's any valid reason for her not being there, or is this just political BS distracting from the main issue? Looking forward to your thoughts.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

It's always complex when international incidents like this one occur. It's a tangled web of geopolitics, historical grievances, and current events. Personally, I find myself constantly trying to balance understanding both sides of these conflicts. It's worth noting that each country’s reactions often align with their broader geopolitical strategies. It’s almost like watching a high-stakes game of chess, except the consequences are far more serious. Hopefully, cooler heads will prevail and we can shift towards dialogue and peace. Sometimes I wonder if sending world leaders to a board game night might help ease tensions. Though Monopoly might not be the best choice!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Oh man, Lego Mindstorms were the best, weren't they? I remember spending hours building robots that kind of did what I wanted them to do. There's something magical about that blend of creativity and tech. Did you ever try programming one to fetch you snacks? Mine just knocked everything over!

The cool thing is, Lego's still rocking some awesome sets. Have you checked out the newer Lego Boost or the Spike Prime sets? They might not be exactly the same, but they've got some pretty neat features and could scratch that building itch. Plus, it's a great excuse to pretend we’re "helping kids learn" when we're actually just having a blast ourselves. Who says you can’t be a kid at heart?