Shazbot

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[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

It is easy to implement, it's hard to enforce because not everyone is going to be forthcoming. My city is rent controlled, passed by a healthy margin, but not all landlords are self reporting. The protections still stand, renters needing to present to the renters department at city hall.

But your point stands in more conservative areas which would be inundated with campaign donations, ads, and just overall lack of faith in functioning government.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

TIL Toriyama was the real Kami on the lookout 😢7

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

You exist in a triple point equilibrium. Constantly flipping between ideal temperature, being cooked alive, and becoming bulletproof. Depending on how quickly you alternate between states it could be feasible to stay alive despite being European.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

I recommend checking out Greth's videos on the current state of the game. He's an experienced player so his opinions have good reasoning, although I don't always agree with his views on maps. Personally I'm waiting for them to add 3rd weapon slot and to bring back the Jammer pack. Right now it looks too T:A GOTY for me, which is odd considering that GOTY peaked in 2012; the same year T:A released.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

My guess is search for toddlers, whose parents handed them a phone to keep busy while they rest or do something else. They're the only demographic that does not know how to spell, or knows too few words to search effectively. But considering the American education system this could also apply to students who are illiterate despite completing the grade every year.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

As someone who has spent their life translating for family this isn't surprising. Nor is it any easier when they bring me poorly translated documents and hope I decipher machine diarrhea. The tech is still years behind being real world ready, especially with anything above 6th grade grammar and nuanced word choice that depends on context and sometimes dialect. But free is free so 🤷

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's not that difficult, but bad drivers make it difficult for everyone else. Coming to a complete stop should be instinct, it's a red light after all. But some still treat it like a green because of right on red. They'll turn up to 24 kph so long as they don't see obstacles at a glance. This is the danger for pedestrians and oncoming traffic, everything is secondary to the bad driver's intention. Add the popularity of bigger vehicles which increase the likelihood of fatal crashes and reduce curb visibility, it can be pretty dicey.

Ideally I'd like to see stronger enforcement for full stop on red. But if we can't get bad drivers to change I'll take sitting at the red over an accident any day.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

Speaking for myself, voting for down ballot candidates is the first step towards changing a party. My home city secured a progressive majority in 2022, and previous elected progressives are now running for higher offices. It's always a process, and when done right provides better changes for the years to come.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

The missing factor is intent. Make a random image, that's that. But if proven that the accused made efforts to recreate a victim's likeness that shows intent. Any explicit work by the accused with the likeness would be used to prove the charges.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Go to counseling, it might work, it might not. Really depends on how willing both of you are to change and grow through this.

[–] Shazbot@lemmy.world 14 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Reading these comments has shown me that most users don't realize that not all working artists are using 1099s and filing as an individual. Once you have stable income and assets (e.g. equipment) there are tax and legal benefits to incorporating your business. Removing copyright protections for large corporations will impact successful small artists who just wanted a few tax breaks.

 

If you grew up in the Bay Area you'll remember the slew of DJs that were on WiLD during the 90s and 00s: Jose Melendez, Greg Lopez, Strawberry, Jazzy Jim, Majestichris, and so forth. Not sure how many CDs were made, but there's plenty here to get a feel for the era. Mixcloud won't link to searches, so head up the the search bar and type in wild 107.7 or 94.9 if you want a trip down memory lane or experience an piece of Bay Area radio history for the first time.

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