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While heavily reworked through the years, I am continually amazed what they manage to do with World of Warcraft. Doesn't look much like it used to, but as it's all on the same engine, it's really impressive.
NonCredibleDefense
they did it.
AlteredStateBlob
4 months ago
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Their main utility is to prevent FPV drone attacks, especially with dropped ammunition. At leads that is what I have gleaned.
No Stupid Questions
What do I need to trouble shoot second hand desktop computer? And how?
AlteredStateBlob
4 months ago
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It's fine. The PCI-e is another one for a graphics card that requires more connectors to be attached.
AlteredStateBlob
4 months ago
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Not sure why so many people here comment that your communication style is vague.
Both instructions and issue are clear. Send product after notification was sent via mail. Colleague did that and aso sent the mail again, which had already been sent.
Why people are talking about the product being sent as the issue in thus scenario is beyond me.
As for a solution: Let them repeat back to you what they're supposed to do in their own words to verify you're both on the same page, before the do what they need to do.
If you have tried this unsuccessfully, I have no further suggestions without a whole lot more detail except for: ask theco worker in question how they would have phrased the task if they had given it to someone else. Try and learn what their style of communication is and adjust for that particular colleague.
World News
Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison
AlteredStateBlob
4 months ago
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Man wasn't allowed to defend himself. Absolute farce.
Privacy Guides
Proton Mail Discloses User Data Leading to Arrest in Spain
AlteredStateBlob
4 months ago
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I mean, suit yourself if you insist that you can or only want to do it with a throwaway. I'm saying you can do it with similar services like tutanota as the failover address, eliminating the need for a throwaway.
Privacy Guides
Proton Mail Discloses User Data Leading to Arrest in Spain
AlteredStateBlob
4 months ago
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You can simply use either: a different protonmail address or a similar service like tutanota.
World News
Russia threatens Britain with retaliation if involvement in Ukraine war deepens
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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I have complained to the chancellor about that and will continue to do so. But they do provide Taurus to allies who in turn send their stock of older but similarly capable systems to Ukraine such as storm shadow.
Still, it's silly and our weapons are only for defense against Russia anyway. We will only need Taurus ourselves if Ukraine loses. Might as well put them to use.
World News
Ukraine wiped out 100 Russian troops at once in a strike showcasing the range and power of its new US ATACMS
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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Do you realize how much effort and resources are expended in raising and training 100 human beings? That's thousands of rounds of ammo not being shot at Ukrainian soldiers, because dead men carry no guns, operate no equipment and don't pass on their experience to new soldiers.
It's all around horrible what's going on, but 100 soldiers are no laughing matter. Robotyne was defended by 4 soldiers at one point some weeks ago. Russia has been trying to retake that village since they lost it last year.
Technology
Dating app Bumble will no longer require women to make the first move | CNN Business
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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I've met several partners off the internet through means where images were not involved, but it was clearly geared towards dating still (mainly reddit, if you would believe it). Some like to get the images out of the way early, others talk for weeks before that becomes an issue. There's still some that then drop out (I'm not the most attractive lad to ever be a lad, plus preferences exist, as you say) but others worked out great.
My strengths don't lie in my style or looks, so dating apps are basically useless to me, yet I have no trouble in attracting partners in circumstances where my personality is a bit more in focus.
I think there's a space for apps like those for sure. Since there's plenty where you can go purely or predominantly by looks, no one has to go for an app where that is the case.
Reddit
Reddit if full of bots: thread reposted exactly the same, comment by comment, 10 months later
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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Adjective_Noun_#### are default generated by reddit, so they upgraded to their own generator at least it seems.
Technology
Are you prepared for the ramifications of windows 10 EoL?
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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Using rufus it's pretty easy to install windows 11 without meeting their bullshit requirements.
Did that for my work laptop, which is getting old but runs just fine. Including windows 11.
Plenty of reasons to switch to Linux, but this can be circumvented. And anyone who doesn't know how to, because it is too complicated shouldn't really switch to Linux anyway IMO, because they will already run into trouble with finding compatible printers, getting software for proprietary hardware they are using, etc.
Green Energy
Germany just now approved new laws that make setting up solar on your balcony super easy
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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I got my stuff from priwatt. They got most types of solutions. Possibly a bit more expensive than elsewhere, but they handle a lot of the paperwork as well.
Green Energy
Germany just now approved new laws that make setting up solar on your balcony super easy
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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I got a tiny one on my balcony last year. With WFH it doesn't put anything through to the grid but already lowered our consumption by 1/10, which is pretty amazing. Plugs into a regular socket. Power provider exchanged the meter to be able to handle it for free, and everything else was also very smooth. I am very happy with it and would put up more, if I had the space.
Anime
AlteredStateBlob
5 months ago
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I really like the genre, I am mostly sad it's mainly very short ones with a single season. Would love something longer again like SAO. But I also don't watch a lot to begin with
Games
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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The US Gamestop is selling PC parts. They started in 2021 or 2022.
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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How have they no means to fix their business model by cutting back on what does not work? Like.. are they supposed to just keep burning money year after year on the same direction that is the cause of burning money in hopes of something magically changing about it?
That would be the sunk cost fallacy, no? If anything they now have a chance to direct their attention to getting new revenue streams because they stopped the bleeding. They got no debt except some remnant of a 0% loan by the French government. Not sure what will whittle away at them?
I do not like their current business model and do think they need to adapt, but for the first time since 2018 they even have the financial situation to try.
Gaming
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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I mean, they're profitable for the first time since 2018. Not least thanks to a huge amount of cost cutting the past two or three years. This is more of that.
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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Have a great weeknd and thanks for the updates!
Technology
YouTube stops recommending videos when signed out of Google
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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It'll be rolled back when they realize engagement drops.
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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Those are great news. Hope your recovery goes well and that you find some solid people to help with the maintenance in terms of moderation. kbin really is my favorite instance of this all, but needs some love.
World News
Russia Destroys 3 Abrams Tanks, 3 HIMARS and 8 Bradleys in 10 Days: Moscow
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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3 Abrams is correct, 8 Bradleys sounds about right, but I didn't hear anything about HIMARS. It is odd that they're not bragging about the Ukraine confirmed loss of a Patriot system (albeit not the radar but two launchers). I mean, that's what they've been claiming forever. Maybe because they said they destroyed all of them already and can't now claim destroying any actually?
Fucking weirdos. Still, compared to Russian losses in manpower and vehicles, this is nothing. For the numbers that Ukraine has, it's not insignificant for sure. The main thing and difference between Russian losses and Ukraine losses is that the crews often survive the loss of the vehicles on the Ukrainian side, whereas Russia loses both vehicle and crew.
Let's Talk About Games
Have you got a 'forever game'?
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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Crusader Kings. Check out https://youtube.com/@imperor
Buddy of mine feels the same and I will relentlessly shill for him. He's been making videos explaining what he does and why while playing for both CK 2 and CK3 for years and got me into it. Once they click, there is nothing like it.
He also recently started streaming a few months ago.
AlteredStateBlob
6 months ago
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Usually it's the same users who always come into discussions in bad faith and simply argue against whatever is being said. There are a few people I have had blocked for months now and my experience as improved a lot.
My only gripe is, that I can still see them in my threads in the unread messages of kbin, and that kinda sucks.
But since the community at large is fairly small, it's not super difficult to eliminate the constant gripers and argumentative folks from your experience.
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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Mad respect for you, thanks for the update!
Privacy Guides
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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Contact the DPA of your EU home country. It doesn't matter of you live elsewhere.
Even non EU citizens can make complaints. It just won't lead to remediation for their dircet issues, if one is sought through the DPA
Privacy Guides
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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It depends on where you live. But reddits EU offices are in the Netherlands, so you could file a complaint with them. Usually it should be as simple as searching for "gdpr supervisory agency [my state/country]" to find their website and complaint form.
politics
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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It's a death cult.
Privacy
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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Especially US companies usually just do things and are willing to engage in lenghty legal battles after the fact.they are very, very litigous.
Another issue to consider is that the GPDR is held vague on purpose since it applies to your neighborhood yoga studio as well as Google or reddit. Entirely different use cases. So there is a lot of room for interpretation.
Looking at the conduct just within Europe, yes, I think it is possible GDPR considerations were either ignored or downplayed to the point of irrelevance. There was a recent study by noyb.eu which showed that DPOs are still often pressured to make recommendations that do not align with GDPR principles.
Either way, the DPAs will have to decide if the complaint has merit. Given new technologies are specifically mentioned im the GDPR, I am at least very curious to see how it turns out.
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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It doesn't matter what it tells me. Personal data is clearly defined under GDPR as data that can be used to identify a person. It is irrelevant if you or I can do it with publicly available data, reddit has the data and that is enough to qualify it as such.
A DPA might absolutely disagree with my reading of the situation. I would be surprised, if a DPA considered usernames as non personal identifable information and know of no such ruling.
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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Ah, alright. Didn't check old.reddit
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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You have to give one, while signing up (just checked); unless you go through apple or google ID services. Either way, they still log your IP and other meta data not to mention your username does exist.
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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I'd argue it is, but, that's where the judgement of the DPAs comes in. It's definitely possible that some, if not all of them, reject this as "it's fine". But unless eyes are being put on it, any shenanigans will simply occur.
I don't know how it might go, but giving it a try is basically free.
Also, I appreciate your consideration of my perspective!
Privacy
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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It is not clear if reddit has already engaged in this with Google, or if it is something that's only starting. However, as outlined in my post, they might have to consult with a DPA before engaging in this anyway, which I doubt they have done. So, no, DPAs are absolutely the right place to make that complaint.
Even if they hadn't started yet, might as well get their eyes on it, and force them to do it right from the get go (which they cannot do, as it currently stands).
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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It is not enough, no. The LLM might reveal training data, showing the original text and that is a simple Google search with site:reddit.com away from identifing the user. It's trivial and thus not anonymized.
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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It doesn't matter, as long as the text is supplied as is, a simple Google search with the text and site:reddit.com will reveal the author, keeping it identifiable. True anonymization under GDPR almost does not exist, as it would destroy the dataset and make it unusable.
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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That is not quite correct. As long as it is possible to identify the user, it is personal data. True anonymization under GDPR is nearly impossible without destroying the data set.
Reddit would have to fully delete it, otherwise simply searching Google with the exact text with site:reddit.com on any comment immediately reveals who the author is.
It doesn't matter if the dataset in use allows for identification, as long as identification remains possible.
Privacy
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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The DPAs have discretion on how they interpret the laws and what guidance they give. This is something you could only really pursue through litigation beyond what reply you're getting from your DPA. Personally, I am not trusting reddit to actually, truly delete anything. But there would need to be proof for that, beyond my suspicions.
If deleted was truly deleted, I'd say they're right on an individual case.
The issue I'm outlining is however of a different nature, so I am somewhat hopeful at least some DPA will take this issue on.
Reddit
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLMs
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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Every post is tied to a username and email address, making it personal information, since each poster can be identified. I'm sure they're also tracking further metrics such as IP addresses, browser fingerprints, etc. It is immaterial if we from the outside are able to identify users, it only matters if it's possible given the data available to the processor. In this case, it is. Not to mention, there is a good chance texts and posts themselves contain plenty of personal information, such as linking to other user profiles, mentioning and discussing people, etc.
Privacy
Any EU based users of reddit should immediately file a complaint under GDPR with their supervisory authority
AlteredStateBlob
7 months ago
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The requests don't go to reddit, but the supervisory authorities. They can try and ignore those requests, but since they have offices in the EU, those can and will be slapped around - if any DPA takes action, that is.
kbin.social
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reddit is telling it's future investors with recent news and more info on their IPO, that they're currently selling and looking to sell their user's data to companies wanting to train their LLMs, including Google. This is a direct violation of the GDPR for any EU based users. ### Legal Basis? ### Under [Art. 6 GDPR](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-6-gdpr/) reddit may only really use p1 (f) (p meaning paragraph) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child. All other options are impossible, as they don't have consent, nor do they have contracts with their user base to allow for this. [Art. 5](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-5-gdpr/) p1 (f) is a touchy subject and clearly requires extra provisions being made in case the data subject is a child. Reddit has tons of children (meaning anyone under 18) using their site daily. See for example: [https://www.reddit.com/r/teenagers/](https://www.reddit.com/r/teenagers/) ### What's being processed ### Due to the nature of reddit, they are also processing huge amounts of data of special categories [Article 9](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-9-gdpr/) such as data on sexual orientation, health information, ethnic info, union information, etc. (basically everything in Article 9 can easily be found on reddit): (note users have not given explicit consent according to the requirements of consent under [Art. 7](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-7-gdpr/) [and 8](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-7-gdpr/), which would allow for such processing under Art. 9 p2 (a)) * racial or ethnic origin: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Ethnicity/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Ethnicity/) * political opinions: [https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/) * religious beliefs: [https://www.reddit.com/r/religion/](https://www.reddit.com/r/religion/) * philosophical beliefs: [https://www.reddit.com/r/philosophy/](https://www.reddit.com/r/philosophy/) * trade union membership: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Unions/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Unions/) * health: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Healthadvice/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Healthadvice/) * sexuality: [https://www.reddit.com/r/sexuality/](https://www.reddit.com/r/sexuality/) These are obviously just a tiny selection of the hundreds of subreddits that are concerned with these types of data, not to mention the unencrypted "private" messages, chats, etc. ### My lord, is this legal? ### Article 9 p2 (e) states "processing relates to personal data which are manifestly made public by the data subject;"; so they're out of the woods, right? After all, users posted this stuff and it was made public! Sadly, this doesn't work with processing data of children, especially with 9 p4 allowing member states to introduce additional limitations and conditions for further processing. The real kicker comes with Article 5 p1 (b) though for 9 p2 (e). 5 p1 (b) requires the personal data be: "collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes; further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes shall, in accordance with Article 89(1), not be considered to be incompatible with the initial purposes (‘purpose limitation’);" Yeeeah... People have posted their stuff publicly, BUT with a clear understanding that the processing of the data ends there. Reddit may process the data insofar they serve the data to the public. That's it. Turning around and selling the data now is a crystal clear violation of Article 5 p1(b). There's no two ways about it. As per Article 5 p2, reddit needs to be able to prove they are in compliance with 5 p1. They're also processing data under[ Art. 10 ](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-10-gdpr/)relating to criminal convictions and offences * [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/) (not joking, this one is a gold mine for GDPR violations) * [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/5eexva/police\_officers\_of\_reddit\_what\_criminal\_actually/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/5eexva/police_officers_of_reddit_what_criminal_actually/) * [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1vug9e/criminal\_masterminds\_of\_reddit\_what\_is\_the\_worst/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1vug9e/criminal_masterminds_of_reddit_what_is_the_worst/) * [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/18lp04/criminals\_of\_reddit\_how\_did\_you\_get\_caught/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/18lp04/criminals_of_reddit_how_did_you_get_caught/) Processing of such data shall be carried out only under the control of official authority or where processing is authorized by Union or Member State law. Rugh-Roh. I'll admit, that this one might be reaching a bit, as it could easily be considered only to apply to "official" type of data here, rather than just criminal talk overall, but fuck it. Throw it on the pile. ### Your rights and how they're being violated (not in a kinky fun way) ### Now let's look at the Rights of the data subject! Those are always fun :) [Art. 12](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-12-gdpr/) p1 "The controller shall take appropriate measures to provide any information referred to in Articles 13 and 14 and any communication under Articles 15 to 22 and 34 relating to processing to the data subject in a concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language, in particular for any information addressed specifically to a child." This is my favorite. [Articles 13](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-13-gdpr/) [and 14](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-14-gdpr/) are provisions on informing the data subject where they had data obtained directly from them or not directly from them. For reddit it mostly applies 13, but since people also talk about people they know, 14 also applies. Let's check in there real quick. We'll keep it to Article 13 for brevity. Reddit needs to: * give info on contact details of the controller and the controllers rep (in the case of selling data to Google for LLM training, that's info for Google, not reddit; anyone got that info via DM maybe? No? Oh shit) * contact details of their data protection officer (both reddit and google, anyone was informed on that for the LLM stuff? No?) * purposes of processing including the legal basis. Love this one. Anyone know that for the sale of their data to Google to train their LLM? No? Shucks. * Since they're likely hinging on Art. 6 p1 (f) they need to tell you what the legitimate interest is - in our case MAD MONEY, not sure if that'll hold up. * recipients or categories of recipients -\> so "big evil data churning, election influencing, minority silencing, union busting, mega corp" Sweet. * Transfer to third countries -\> likely doesn't apply, as reddit servers are in the US (I believe, no idea if that's true) if not, weeeeeeell... * right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority (anyone got that notice?) * whether the data is provided due to a contract or statutory -\> doesn't apply, users give their data "freely" * existence of automated decision-making, INCLUDING PROFILING (as per [Art. 22](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-22-gdpr/) -\> non of the exceptions in that article apply to the current situation) - I'm sure no LLM will ever be used by the largest Ad company on the planet to help profile users, noooooooo, that's craaazy! Article 13 p3 clearly states in relation to Article 5 p1 (b) that the data subject must be informed about the data that is being collected for further processing BEFORE such processing occurs, including all the info I just listed above from Article 13 p2. Article 13 p4 states "Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply where and insofar as the data subject already has the information." yeeaaah... No reddit user knew about their data being actively sold to LLMs (sure LLMs might have scraped it, but that's an entirely different can of worms - in which reddit has a hand, too under GDPR as they're supposed to establish safeguards against such things, but reddit directly selling now without any upfront info... tut, tut..) Another element of [Article 12](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-12-gdpr/) p1 is this bit "in a concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language, in particular for any information addressed specifically to a child." I'm sure they'll find a cool and hip way of explaning to all the teens on reddit what an LLM is and how it's using their data. ### Send reddit a little e-mail ### For added fun, I urge anyone who still has a reddit account and is a EU citizen to contact reddit and make use of their rights under the GDPR to be specifically excluded from any use for LLM training, etc. Which is your RIGHT under Article 12 p2 specifically [Article 21 right to object](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-21-gdpr/). You can contact them via "dpo@reddit.com" Let's be really petty and assume that reddit and Google are shit at what they do, so they're likely not even engaged in a Data Processing Agreement required under [Article 28 p3](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-28-gdpr/) and if so, I'd love my supervisory authority to take a look at that one. ### Delving into the Arcane ### Let's kick it up a tiny notch and go into the more arcane bits of the GDPR with [Article 35, Data Protection Impact Assessment](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/). I'm sure you'll love p1: "Where a type of processing in particular using new technologies, and taking into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing, is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, the controller shall, prior to the processing, carry out an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data. 2A single assessment may address a set of similar processing operations that present similar high risks." New technologies you say? Likely to result in a high risk, you say? Remember how [most chatbots and AIs turn super racist](https://news.mit.edu/2023/large-language-models-are-biased-can-logic-help-save-them-0303), super quick? Or AIs being easily triggered into revealing their training data 1:1? Oh I'm sure there's nooooo such risk with LLMs run by evil mega corp known for exploiting the shit out of exactly this kind of info for well over a decade now. But we needn't even argue that point. Article 35 p3 (b) clearly states: "processing on a large scale of special categories of data referred to in Article 9(1), or of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences referred to in Article 10;" Oh nooo. Remember my list from the start? LLMs are 100% definitely large scale processing all that with reddit data sets. Any assessment carried out would clearly indicate risk and thus [Article 36](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-36-gdpr/) would apply, where reddit has to consult with supervisory authorities in the EU BEFORE starting this. Knowing reddit, if they ever even did such an assessment, they've come out with "low risk, nothing to see". Then there's [Article 32 of the GDPR: Security of processing](https://gdpr-info.eu/art-32-gdpr/). p1 (b): "the ability to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of processing systems and services;" yeeeaaah, good luck with that on an LLM there, buddies. ### Cool, what now? ### Here's what you do to exercise your rights and defend your data against the highway robbery and continuous violation by US Tech-Bros: * Find your supervisory authority (just use google, for added irony) by searching for "Data Protection supervisory authority [the state you live in]". * Find their contact info, usually they have a form to complain ready made * give the company info applicable for your state, I've gone ahead and fished those out for you (see at the end here) * Tell them about the upcoming reddit Google partnership: [https://apnews.com/article/google-reddit-ai-partnership-a7f131c7cb4225307134ef21d3c6a708](https://apnews.com/article/google-reddit-ai-partnership-a7f131c7cb4225307134ef21d3c6a708) * Tell them you're an EU citizen and reddit user (or former and they still have data of yours) * Tell them you believe them to be in violation of Articles: 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 32, 35, 36, and possibly more. * Link to this thread, if you like ### US ### Reddit, Inc. 548 Market St. [#16093](https://fedia.io/tag/16093) San Francisco, California 94104 ### EU ### Reddit Netherlands B.V. Euro Business Center Keizersgracht 62, 1015CS Amsterdam Netherlands dpo@reddit.com ### UK ### Reddit UK Limited, 5 New Street Square, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 3TW ukrepresentative@reddit.com ### Good luck! ###
youtu.be
An idea put forward to turn items the characters already have into magic items rather than only (or primarily) giving them magic items they can find.
youtu.be
Short little video on a different approach to handling Magic Items to increase the chance of them being used and going to the right character.
For me it was rescuing a little bee buddy from a spider. It buzzed like crazy on my palm, getting rid of the web and finally flying away. Spider has been eating well on that net. The bee buddies are my guests though, so spider friend doesn't get to snack on them.
It's the best indicator to my mind if my vacation was long enough. If I can still type that thing out and get it right on the first try, I haven't been gone long enough. I will try again around Christmas.
Got bites on each of my knuckles, on my joints and wrists. Was itching as heck and I was too tired to really do much about it but scratch and try and get back to sleep. I think it might have only been one of them as well. They're the epitome of biting the hand that feeds you. Silly little critters.
Something special about being awake before everyone else is. The world is so nice and quiet.
To help give some guidance on how you might be able to find smaller creators, despite the distinct lack of tools to do so baked into the youtube interface, I figured I'd give you at least a starting point. * When searching for a topic you're interested in, set your filters to sort by views and narrow down the date range to last week. * Once you've done that, scroll down a while until you start hitting videos that been up for 2 or more days but have below 100 or so views. * Since most interactions for content creators happen during the first few hours of any uploaded video, you'll almost assuredly find a creator with a very low subscriber count. Mind you needn't sort by views, you can simply sort by anything and look for videos that haven't been up long and have very few views. This sorting just helps narrow it down more quickly. Now, if these are going to be good? I don't know, but it's part of the joy of finding someone that you really enjoy. Hope this helps some of you. Feel free to share if you find one of those gems!
Needs no brain power and since the content here is much less doom and gloom, it's not so heavy on the mind and soul either.
With algorithms, clickbait, the power of hate and controversy, it's become increasingly difficult to find or amplify the smaller creators (below 1000 subscribers/followers) across the internet. Know a diamond in the rough, that barely anyone knows about? Go talk about them there. Tell the fediverse why they're a worth a subscription, or even promote your own work. This can be anyone from YouTubers, Twitch Streamers, Arts&Crafts Creators, Writers, Musicians, Artists, whatever comes to mind as long as it is SFW. Do observe the rules in the sidebar, before posting.
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With algorithms, clickbait, the power of hate and controversy, it's become increasingly difficult to find or amplify the smaller creators (below 1000 subscribers/followers) across the internet. [https://kbin.social/m/discoversmallcreators](https://kbin.social/m/discoversmallcreators) is meant to help just that. Know a diamond in the rough, that barely anyone knows about? Go talk about them there. Tell the fediverse why they're a worth a subscription, or even promote your own work.  [https://lemmy.world/c/discoversmallcreators@kbin.social](https://lemmy.world/c/discoversmallcreators@kbin.social)
Found him some years ago and even joined one of his DnD campaigns. All round solid dude who gets flustered and stressed when things don't quite go his way, but it's very entertaining to watch or even just listen to. When playing Crusader Kings 2/3 and more complex games he's taking great care (in some of his playlists anyway) to explain what he's doing and why, to help others get their toes wet with these types of games that might seem intimidating to newcomers. He's generally relaxed and there's a huge backlog to binge through, should you find his style and voice, etc. good to listen to. Personally, I'd like to see him grow. He's also setup shop out here in the fediverse: * Mastodon: [https://mastodon.social/@Imperor](https://mastodon.social/@Imperor) * Lemmy.world: [https://lemmy.world/c/imperor](https://lemmy.world/c/imperor) * YouTube obviously: [https://www.youtube.com/@Imperor](https://www.youtube.com/@Imperor) Not sure if he's open to collaborations with anyone, but I believe he might be. If you know someone, feel free to pass along his mastodon link. Go show him some love!
Basically title. As you can see, I see this community and can post to it fine. But some others just return a 404. This is the link that works (for kbin.social): [https://kbin.social/m/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world](https://kbin.social/m/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world) And here's one that doesn't: [https://kbin.social/m/imperor@lemmy.world](https://kbin.social/m/imperor@lemmy.world) actual link: [https://lemmy.world/c/imperor](https://lemmy.world/c/imperor) Any input/Help would be appreciated!
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Everything is kind of fast and everyone is trying to live their best life. Hustle Culture still is a thing for some reason and man, does it get exhausting. beningexistence is to just talk about smaller things. Your spouse made a great meal? Post it there. Saw a little funny bug muddling about and it reminded you of how you used to go for walks with your grandma an look at all the different critters? Post it there. Here's the links: * [For Lemmy users](/c/benignexistence@kbin.social) * [For kbin users](/m/benignexistence) * !benignexistence
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A short-ish video on the very basics of combat in TTRPGs. Got a new group and some players that absolutely insist on moving their wizard out to the front, being hacked apart within seconds? Maybe this video can help steer them into a safer code of conduct! Disclosure: I know the guy who made this, he's a DM of mine. Show him some love.
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Short-ish video on the most basic of basic concepts for mostly new players to grasp - if you got someone new to introduce to TTRPGs and want to give them a leg up in understanding how combat works tactically.
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Today we will discuss positioning and combat basics in table top role playing games (ttrpgs) such as pathfinder, dungeons and dragons, tales of the valiant a...
Is there something like /r/combatfootage or /r/ukrainewarreport to keep up to date what's going on out there somewhere around here? [\#fediverse](https://kbin.social/tag/fediverse)