Month: September 2021

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I Approve Of This Message

Some bootlicking anti-socialism meme account made this and unfortunately for them, it's backfired.  Findom* AOC and betacuck Bezos is exactly the political/financial world I want to inhabit. Look at wee Elon in the background, cowering before he pays his tribute!

*financial domination

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Reviews of a Visit to a Small Planet

Sol 3

"An unremarkable pre-FTL scarcity world in the Orion Sector. The dominant species, which calls itself Homo sapiens (a word meaning "wise" in one of its largely defunct regional languages*) has triggered a major extinction event, and the visitor (and many of their own species) may not be able to eat without access to some form of exchange. Those interested in pre-industrial ecosystems will be disappointed or deeply shocked. This is a great place to see poverty in its natural setting, but prepare to be disturbed.

Despite repeated warnings from their own scientists (many doing impressive work despite primitive technology) several delusional belief systems (see >religion< and in particular the subheading >economics<) prevent the urgent action required to prevent imminent ecosystem collapse and their own possible extinction. This species is unlikely to leave its own stellar system, and this might be your last chance to encounter them.

Travel Advisory: The scarcity economy is having its usual effects on war, and the visitor is advised to be cautious. In many areas energy, food, even water are rationed for those low on the scarcity pyramid.

*A prima facie example of just how narcissistic and delusional most of this species is."

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"Planet broke after the introduction of industrialized society. Manufacturer didn't respond to repeated attempts at communication. Parts for repair unavailable at this time. Adaptor for connecting to other planets is not compatible with this planet. The majority of the inhabitants do not look like the pictures on the box. Produces a distinctly unpleasant odor in the early hours of Saturday mornings. Appears to have a broken thermostat. Contains more Kardashian than advertised. Is afflicted with excessive tides.

Would not buy again."

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"Make: Universal Industries. Model: Earth Mk I
Registration: P (4.5 billion BC). Mileage: 2.62 x 1018 miles (approx.)
Colour: Kingfisher Blue. No. Owners: 2
Description: Great little runner, fair economy, decent amount of storage, partial service history.
Bodywork needs some minor attention. Can run a bit hot at times—air filter may need changing. Small leak in sun roof—nothing major. Does eat some oil."

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Fanboys

I'll admit it. When I first abandoned Microsoft in 2009 and moved over to Apple, I was one of those guys.

And while I still think Apple is doing a better job than Microsoft in the overall personal computing environment, as the years have passed, more and more cracks in the armor are appearing. I still recommend MacOS over Windows when asked, but as I've written before, Ben and I are quite fond of turning to each other and saying, "It just WORKS!" when something Apple-related doesn't.

I used to look forward to their special events—the gatherings of the faithful at the Altar of Steve Jobs—as it were, when new products would be announced, but while I still make time to log on to watch the proceedings, it's without the sense of excitement I used to feel. Now it's more often than not done with the full understanding that I will be disappointed.

Today's event, "California Streaming," was no exception. I knew there weren't going to be any new MacBook Pros (my main source of love for Apple) announced, but even what was announced didn't make me want to rush out and buy anything new.

Yes, there's a new iPad and a new iPad mini; the Series 7 Apple Watch, and of course, the almighty iPhone 13. I couldn't give a rat's ass about the iPads. I have a perfectly serviceable one from years ago that gets used rarely. I had been hoping for squared-off edges on the new watch (reminiscent of the iPhone 12), something that would have enticed me to upgrade, but alas…that did not happen. And the new fitness features exclusive to the new watch? Have you seen my physique?

I will probably get the 13 Pro later this year. Ben and I are both on a plan with our carrier that allows us to swap the devices out once a year, and while there's nothing wrong with my 12, I have been regretting not getting the 12 Pro almost from day one because of the better camera it possesses. Granted, I don't take anywhere near the number of photos I used to take pre-COVID, but I might be inspired to at some point and would like to be able to use the features that are exclusive to that model.