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⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The salaries of Wikimedia executives are sparking an online debate about tech sector wages⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I got my BA in organizational communication, so I feel that I can speak to this. There is definitely a direct correlation with the size of a company and the complexity of running the company. It gets compounded when your company is high profile like Wikipedia is because it winds up becoming political really quick, as stupid as that is. The only way to keep a company ‘not complicated’ is to keep it perfectly flat, which is impossible once you get up to around 25 employees, at which point the CEO is directly managing everyone and can’t do their job running the company.

Now the question of deserving to get paid more is pretty nuanced imo. Does a person deserve to be paid more because they work harder? If so, service industry workers should be some of the top paid people. Or should compensation be determined by impact to the companies bottom line? Or perhaps correlated with personal risk in the role? What about volume of work? Or difficulty of work? I don’t think it’s as simple as asking if they deserve it so much as asking what the company can pay and the value add the executive makes. But this is a bit of a blue sky scenario where there’s equity in how we pay people rather than this obscene good old boys club where executives all smell their own farts and pat each other on the back for doing so.

I do think that higher level positions with higher levels of responsibility (which will be different based on numerous factors, including size and complexity of the company) should be paid more than lower levels. But I also think there should be a cap on the wage disparity between the lowest and highest earners.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How many of you actually use the headphone jack on your phone?⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I’ve never liked or wanted a wire connecting me to my phone. It’s irritating and is a hugely negative stim for me, akin to nails on a chalkboard.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Microsoft Will Charge for Windows 10 Security Updates in 2025⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
This will drive people to macOS before it drives them to Linux. I’m calling it now.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Clear difference⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
A little fin, shoulder pads, and a bit more junk in the trunk.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Study finds that Chat GPT will cheat when given the opportunity and lie to cover it up later.⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I’ve had it tell me that it cant find anything about a question. But it’s usually when I ask for sources, frame the question as ‘is there anything online’, or otherwise ask it to do some research. If I just ask it a naked question it’ll always give an answer.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The Cybertruck Is a Disappointment Even to Cybertruck Superfans / Looking at the specs alone, the car is delivering 30 percent less range than expected for 30 percent more money⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Yeah, I’d hoped my point was clear that Musk designed this truck. It’s obvious that Von Holzhausen wasn’t given much flexibility because no designer in their right mind, especially one that designed the Models, S, X, and 3 (which I agree are good looking cars), would design this thing. This has Musk stamped all over it with its impractical design and wildly abrasive aesthetic.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The Cybertruck Is a Disappointment Even to Cybertruck Superfans / Looking at the specs alone, the car is delivering 30 percent less range than expected for 30 percent more money⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Posted this elsewhere, but I asked ChatGPT who designed it and here’s what it said (emphasis mine):

The Tesla Cybertruck was primarily designed by Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s Chief Designer. Von Holzhausen has been responsible for the design of several Tesla models, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The Cybertruck, known for its unique, futuristic, and angular design, represents a significant departure from traditional truck designs and reflects von Holzhausen’s innovative approach to vehicle design. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, also played a significant role in the conceptualization and design direction of the Cybertruck.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The Cybertruck Is a Disappointment Even to Cybertruck Superfans / Looking at the specs alone, the car is delivering 30 percent less range than expected for 30 percent more money⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I asked ChatGPT who designed this thing, and I think this makes it clear why it’s so ugly (bold added by me):

The Tesla Cybertruck was primarily designed by Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s Chief Designer. Von Holzhausen has been responsible for the design of several Tesla models, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The Cybertruck, known for its unique, futuristic, and angular design, represents a significant departure from traditional truck designs and reflects von Holzhausen’s innovative approach to vehicle design. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, also played a significant role in the conceptualization and design direction of the Cybertruck.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Google caught placing big-brand ads on hardcore porn sites, report says⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Oh no, not on HARDCORE porn!

I mean, in front of my salad?!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Bad day⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Seriously thought it was the side of a knee.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨If you want to help Shrek, go into the jefferies tube and look for a red pipe with yellow stripes.⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
According to my quick GPT4 search, yes they can. There are some roles they won’t allow us color deficient folks to hold, but generally speaking it’s not a blocker.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Largest Study of its Kind Shows Outdated Password Practices are Widespread⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I moved every piece to every spot they could go and couldn’t get it. Not sure what the right answer was lol.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨OpenAI's offices were sent thousands of paper clips in an elaborate prank to warn about an AI apocalypse⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Uhhhh… $2 doesn’t really dent my budget even as tight as it is. But I don’t like to spend money on apps because I’m too old and crotchety about apps not being free with an option to buy ad-free after you’ve played.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨OpenAI's offices were sent thousands of paper clips in an elaborate prank to warn about an AI apocalypse⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Ooh. Worth paying $2 for on the App Store?
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨OpenAI's offices were sent thousands of paper clips in an elaborate prank to warn about an AI apocalypse⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
What’s that? Cookie clicker with paper clips?
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Stereotypical religious nutjobs in the 80s and 90s were all "The end is nigh!" Now that science supports them, they're all "Everything is A-OK!"⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
That is another, yes.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Stereotypical religious nutjobs in the 80s and 90s were all "The end is nigh!" Now that science supports them, they're all "Everything is A-OK!"⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Matthew 16:28

I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.

Mark 9:1

And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.

Luke 9:27

I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God

Re saying John wouldn’t die, that’s actually an inference but a not uncommon theological belief among evangelicals. John 21:20-23

“20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) 21 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”

22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” 23 Because of this, the rumor spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”” .
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Stereotypical religious nutjobs in the 80s and 90s were all "The end is nigh!" Now that science supports them, they're all "Everything is A-OK!"⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
It’s actually the antichrist that’s the real sign.

And interestingly enough, there are (imo solid) arguments that Trump fits nearly all the descriptions of what the antichrist would look like.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Stereotypical religious nutjobs in the 80s and 90s were all "The end is nigh!" Now that science supports them, they're all "Everything is A-OK!"⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
They’ve believed the end is near for 2000 years.

Shit, the Bible says that the rapture would happen before a particular apostle would die. Yet, here we are without a 2000 year old apostle.

The gymnastics to make it make sense are that he had a vision of the end when he ‘wrote’ Revelations.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨'Morale is at an all-time low': Ex-Googler writes scathing latter slamming layoffs and 'eroded' culture⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
What are you switching to for email?
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Hmm. Ok I’ll look into it. Thanks!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I’m not so worried with the electrical or plumbing (I imagine it’s not far off from the dishwasher I just installed), it’s more the installing it to code that I’m worried about. I don’t know all the tools I need and I’m not keen on screwing up and it turning into a multi day job.

Water heater and breaker box work are two things I contract out.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
It would be about $400/year cheaper to operate, but cost between 1200-1500 up front to buy and get installed (no idea how much installation actually is because no one wants to spill I guess).

So I’m guessing between 2-3 years to recoup the cost.

Bigger problem is that I’m not liquid enough to afford the up front cost right now.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
As soon as I can afford it, I’m getting one. I just don’t have the 4 figures laying around to pay for it and I won’t do it on credit if it’s not an emergency.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Sony facing $7.9 bln mass lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
It was over in app purchases.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨USB worm unleashed by Russian state hackers spreads worldwide⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I had FF3 broken up into a few files and renamed and disbursed through the school network so I’d just pull them all into a local file at the computer I was working at in the lab and play during class. I thought I was the shit.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Secretive White House Surveillance Program Gives Cops Access to Trillions of US Phone Records⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
Oh I’m sorry I’m a realist that understands that we have to play the hand we’re dealt.

Feel free to offer a realistic alternative. My ears over here are open.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Secretive White House Surveillance Program Gives Cops Access to Trillions of US Phone Records⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
I’ll vote Biden because I know at the end of his term he’ll leave office.

I’ll take that over the uncertainty of trump who will surely be on the ballot. Not to mention, as a person whose just come out this year, I’m not confident I’d be safe under a trump presidency.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Windows PCs can't sleep properly, and Microsoft wants it that way⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:
This is why I always shut down and never sleep it. With my nvme drive boot up is seconds.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Eat garbage⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:
I’m (trans) nonbinary, and I’ll try to put to words what this amorphous feeling is. Apologies in advance for the wall of text, this isn’t simple and has been a years long process for me to arrive at this ultimately incomplete articulation.

Spoiler: It all relates back to the social construct of sex and gender and it’s not an either/or as an abstract or deep seated feeling that drives us to change.

Growing up I was socialized as a boy and told who I was supposed to be and how I was supposed to act, both implicitly by society and explicitly by my community (evangelical Christians). I was, however, never able to conform to those norms. I was always left on the outside no matter how hard I tried to fit. I grew up with significant dissonance without understanding that it was these gender labels created for and placed on me causing it.

In my 30’s I started to meet people and acquire language that resonated with me regarding gender. This new language started to connect the dots for me that my ‘aberrant’ and secret feelings and behaviors (wishing I could be a woman while still being a man, being jealous that women got to dress in ways I wasn’t allowed to, wishing I could adopt norms applied to women without repercussion, among others) that caused me so much distress were ultimately due to the fact that I was told they were aberrant and, most importantly, told they were wrong.

So when I discovered that the primary problem was the label, the way to combat that was to accept a new label that gives me the freedom to express myself how I want to. Gender is important to me because I was socialized with gender as a central pillar to my identity, and because society has done the same at scale. That is to say, I look like a man so I shouldn’t wear makeup, shouldn’t paint my nails, shouldn’t wear skirts or dresses, shouldn’t move my body in certain ways, shouldn’t speak in certain ways determined to be feminine, shouldn’t be excited about certain things, and a thousand other ‘shouldn’ts’ that I want to do. I’ve always more closely identified with and been easier friends with women. My motivation for many things has always been in closer alignment with women. But I still feel masculine from time to time and have many ‘masculine’ traits like the desire to protect, an appreciation and love for cars and mechanics, a desire to be bigger and stronger than the person next to me, and a number of other traits considered to be ‘manly’.

There is no paradigm within mainstream western culture to account for this fluidity. I am a deviant from the social norm, and because of that I am an outsider with no community or home. As humans we are social beings and we crave, even need, belonging. So when I discovered that my perceived gender was the source of these feelings of dissonance and loneliness, it became imminently important for me to figure out why, because figuring out why it was important gave me the path to finally finding my community where I can finally experience belonging. Finding the labels that resonate with me helps me find the people that can really understand me. It doesn’t matter how much of an ally you are, if you’re CIS you’ll never truly understand me as a human because of the way that society has structured itself with regards to gender norms. You can empathize, accept, and love me, but that will never fill the void created in me by never feeling truly seen.

With CIS people I will always have to filter and translate what I say in order to be understood as a person, but with other gender-queer people I don’t have to. These are my people, they’ve been on the same road as me, and when I talk about these amorphous feelings md experiences they look at me with understanding and knowing and that’s it. I don’t have to keep going, I can just say what I’m feeling and they not only understand, they are right there in the same space breathing the same air. I have a partner who is trans-masc and one of the things we love to talk about and gush over is when we get misgendered to whatever gender we weren’t assigned at birth. I was recently asked if my pronouns are ‘she/her’ and that filled me with a joy that I can’t articulate. But with them they immediately understood and shared in my excitement. To share that with a CIS person requires significant emotional labor to be put into explaining the context and setting the scene in order for them to be able to celebrate with me (kind of like that last 40 minutes I’ve put into crafting this post). But with this partner it’s immediately known and viscerally understood. Sharing this story with my gender queer friends results in a communal sense of feeling seen and known that I just can’t find from even my closest CIS friends.

I’m fortunate that I don’t have body dysphoria with any of the biology that I have, but this is complicated by the fact that I do have dysphoria with biology I don’t and can’t have. I love having my biologically male body, but I have a deep longing to have a biologically female body too. I don’t talk about this often, so bear with me as I try to stumble through this. This duality is why I know I’m not a trans-woman and why I’ve adopted the non-binary label. It’s also why being gendered he/him is disruptive to me psychologically (I have a bad relationship with masc pronouns because of the quiet trauma I experience being socialized as a boy when I am, in fact, not a boy, and a complicated relationship with femme pronouns, though if I’m going to be misgendered in the binary I’d rather be misgendered in the femme direction). My sense of self vacillates across the spectrum of the binary while sometimes jumping off the scale entirely where gender is meaningless and I best describe my gender as the way kinetic sand drops and falls apart when it’s held loosely (that makes as much sense to me as it does you, I promise…. It just feels right and I can’t explain it. This type of description is common in the nonbinary community). So I have the double dissonance of this physical dysphoria along with my social dysphoria.

And all of this is ultimately important to me because I had it pounded into me like a spike in my head that I am a boy and that I am supposed to experience life a certain way because I’m a boy. Gender is important to me because the expectations for my behavior in society are determined by my (perceived) gender. If I just go along with what society thinks I am, I will never be happy because I will always be stuck trying to conform to what others think I should be. If I could, would express with 100% androgyny, but I can’t for various reasons. So as I hope you can see, I experience gender from both the abstract nature of it being a social construct and as a deeply seated innate feeling that drives me to be different.

What I can say is that in order to not be transphobic (non-binary folks are trans btw), you should learn to accept that we experience the world and ourselves differently than you do. You have no problem accepting that from other people groups, like children, people with disabilities, and people across socioeconomic strati, so apply it to us as well and recognize that we just want to exist as we are and not as we are wanted to be. And you can help by using our pronouns and believing us when we say we are something other than what we look like, even if you can’t viscerally understand it. At the end of the day, if you are CIS, this conversation isn’t for you, it’s for those of us finding ourselves, so of course it will be difficult to impossible for you to understand. And that’s ok. We don’t need that, we need acceptance.