TWeaK
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- Comment on Google's AI-powered search results are loaded with spammy, scammy garbage 11 months ago:
Yeah I mean Google are literally the reason recipes have to have a big waffley story instead of getting straight to the point.
- Comment on Google's AI-powered search results are loaded with spammy, scammy garbage 11 months ago:
But that’s the AI’s fault, definitely not Google’s, who built and designed the AI.
- Comment on ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Remake Adds Nick Frost as One of the Vikings (Exclusive) 1 year ago:
I’m not getting my hopes up, but there are good signs for this movie.
- Comment on Boris Johnson considered ‘raid’ on vaccine plant in the Netherlands 1 year ago:
Of course the Russian puppet prime minister would suggest fighting Europe.
- Comment on Have yourself a most wonderful time of the year! 1 year ago:
This version might soothe your ears: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RtI5UEZlzU
- Comment on My Favourite CGP Grey Video: The Tale of "Tiffany" 1 year ago:
There’s a few of them where he’s gone off the deep end, for viewer entertainment. The rock, paper, scissors video(s) are particularly intricate.
- Comment on My Favourite CGP Grey Video: The Tale of "Tiffany" 1 year ago:
Not sure I’ve seen that Staten Island one, but I’ve queued it up now!
I really liked the US State Flag one, that tickled me good.
- Submitted 1 year ago to videos@lemmy.world | 16 comments
- Comment on Boston 1 year ago:
Only when the leafers come down.
- Comment on Be a better pirate. 1 year ago:
Hey! Do you really think we’re that stupid? I wouldn’t push it if I were you.
*clank, clink, clank*
We could surely avoid scurvy if we all eat an orange…
- Comment on Be a better pirate. 1 year ago:
*clink, clank, clink*
- Comment on Be a better pirate. 1 year ago:
You fight like a dairy farmer!!
- Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit 1 year ago:
I mean he is pretty close to being the defendant, up to the limited liability of the company he owns and operates.
It’s also a fact that different courts, and even different judges, may treat things differently. I have no idea how Seattle handles things, but I reckon this is in line with other cases they’ve heard.
- Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit 1 year ago:
Everyone leaving their mask on the entire time is the most effective way it works. The judge is seeking a compromise, presumably with the intent of being able to clearly hear him speak and see his facial expressions. I don’t think anyone else will be taking their masks off, not even the lawyer asking him questions, so in that regard Gabe will still be somewhat protected.
Like I say though there are far more effective measures involving good ventillation. If you spend a long enough time in a sealed room with someone infected, even the mask won’t be enough protection, but if there is good ventillation then you won’t be breathing in anywhere near as much of other peoples’ germs.
The case is being heard in Seattle, Washington. This is the specific order: cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/…/0.pdf
Accordingly, Mr. Newell is ORDERED to attend the deposition in person as noticed. (See Dkt. No. 165-2.) In hopes of alleviating Mr. Newell’s health concerns, the Court mandates the following additional health measures: all participants (including questioning counsel) must wear a tightly fitting certified N95, KF94, or KN95 face mask throughout the deposition. At his discretion, Mr. Newell may provide those certified masks to participants. But Mr. Newell shall remove his mask when responding to questions from Plaintiffs’ counsel.
The bit about Gabe providing the masks makes me raise my eyebrow a little, but I think everyone would still be required to wear a mask regardless of whether or not Gabe hands them out at his own expense - I think it’s just so that Gabe can be sure everyone’s mask is up to snuff, if he’s concerned about that.
- Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit 1 year ago:
Because you would expect the people in charge of the company to answer questions regarding the actions of the company.
If you were driving your truck and crashed into a traffic light, and it was caught on camera, you would be expected to answer questions about that. Even if you weren’t driving, as the registered owner you’re still going to be asked about it, or at the very least to identify who was driving.
Gabe isn’t just a tertiary witness, he has direct responsibility. Not that I think he’s done anything wrong here, I’m just saying it makes sense to have him answer questions live in court, rather than give a pre-recorded interview. Doing it live but remote invites other issues, such as poor connection quality, which would rather be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
- Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit 1 year ago:
Having everyone in court wear masks absolutely does help protect him. However, what would protect everyone better is proper ventilation systems - but that would cost businesses money, rather than passing the cost and responsibility onto individuals.
- Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit 1 year ago:
It isn’t the peoples’ company, but nor is it a publicly traded company that is obligated to pursue profits above all else. It’s Gabe’s company, and he gets to run it as he sees fit.
Ultimately Wolfire’s argument falls apart not because Valve is setting the terms, but because their claims about Valve’s position in the industry and supposed abuse of power don’t hold much water.
- Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit 1 year ago:
True, but Gabe is CEO and owner of Valve.
- Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit 1 year ago:
They did meet him in the middle, though. Everyone in court has to wear a mask when he’s there, and he only has to take it off when he’s speaking.
- Comment on Is that being too kind? 1 year ago:
I think if Gary Oldman played Musk he’d look much more like Musk. Dude somehow manages to change his face so well.
- Comment on [News] Steam Deck OLED review: much more than a screen improvement - Polygon 1 year ago:
Ahah! I knew the sales were pointing to some sort of new version incoming.