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  • Serinus@lemmy.mltoPrivacy@lemmy.mlWTF IS THIS?
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    1 year ago

    As a software dev, I don’t think there really is a better way. One thing you could do to avoid this is to install a second drive and boot to completely different OSes. You could boot to a Linux drive for personal stuff, and only use Windows for gaming.

    These gaming companies are pretty aware that they go bankrupt if they either get a reputation for abusing anti-chrst data OR are full of cheaters. They have some incentive to use data ethically. But it’s still a good thing to keep an eye on.




  • Serinus@lemmy.mltoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.worldTruth
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    1 year ago

    It’s possible to support the Palestinians but not Hamas.

    In sentiment, maybe. In reality? What concrete things can you do to benefit Palestinians that don’t also benefit Hamas? Hamas are Palestinians.

    That’s like saying “I support Israel’s right to defend itself, but not to harm innocent Palestinians.” You don’t get to choose. It’s a package deal.


  • Serinus@lemmy.mltoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.worldTruth
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    1 year ago

    have been in a position to end the conflict for ages

    There’s only one way Israel can end the conflict. I don’t think you’re in favor of it.

    “Equally evil” is such a weird phrase. Who was more evil, Jeffrey Dahmer or Jim Jones? And I don’t think standing up for evil because the other side is more evil is any better of a stance than enlightened centrism.

    As a devil’s advocate, Hamas uses 100% of their capability for evil, even sacrificing their own lives in the name of religion to inflict the maximum damage. Israel doesn’t use 10% of their capacity, and has more justifiable reasons for doing so.

    This does not mean I endorse Israel. You’re right in that Israel causes more overall harm.





  • I’m not really in favor of a wealth tax. Maybe, if we really need to claw back our mistakes, but I think there are better approaches.

    A tax on loans based on wealth seems great though. If you have the wealth, why are you borrowing? What are the legitimate uses of secured loans?

    Capital gains taxes should be higher than payroll taxes. Always and forever.

    Marginal tax rates exist for a reason, and it’s absurd that we stop progressive taxation after $700k. The difference between making $800k/year and making $15m/year is ridiculous. At $800k/year you at least want to make the business last for a decade. After you cash out for $15m in a year, are you really accountable to anyone?