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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

That is a reasonable take, totally understand the sentiment.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

That is a great way of putting it and totally compatible with my view as well. The boundaries of the system dictate the pathways in which greed flows.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

NextDNS and similar services basically host the pi-hole on your behalf. Pi-hole setup involves installing packages on a device that will handle your ad content filtering and related network configuration; NextDNS involves getting a URL to copy-paste into your phone, computer, or network's DNS configuration settings. The latter is far less labor-intensive. The trade-off is that you have less control over how things get blocked. Pi-hole is more of a local solution than NextDNS, but if you don't want to fuss with the tech and just want to start blocking more ads, go with NextDNS (or similar).

Here is an article that covers info about how to set this up on an Android phone and several private DNS provider options: https://www.theupdatebox.com/how-to-enable-private-dns-on-android/

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I propose that human greed leads to the corruption of both capitalist and communist systems in actual practice. The difference is that in capitalism, greed is publically encouraged and publically rewarded, while in communism, greed is publically discouraged and privately rewarded. Inequality is present in both practices ostensibly (with few historical exceptions). Whatever economic systems are implemented by humanity, some people are winners and some are losers.

The question of what system is best cannot be settled by only historical anecdotes. Historical record is too biased towards its own context, though we can look at patterns that have emerged through recorded history to try and achieve a more objective understanding; we have to examine a system as it exists right now. We must accept that no system will be exempt from human greed and focus our efforts on policies that fight against it wherever possible. This is not an enlightened centrist position; this is the position of someone who wants to maximize the number of societal winner and minimize the number of losers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Amazing, 6-7 feet! Sounds like they were pretty hospitable neighbors (if not a bit nosy) :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

It would probably help if I didn't misread as yellow "rattlesnakes"! But thanks for mentioning, I don't know much about snakes at all.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Here's a quote from a Washington Post blog/summary article.:

Would you, co-moderator Martha MacCallum asked DeSantis, support sending American Special Forces over the southern border to take out the cartels that produce fentanyl, a synthetic opioid thought to be the leading cause of death for Americans 18-49. “Yes,” he replied confidently. “And I will do it on Day One.” “Would I use force? Would I treat them as foreign terrorist organizations? You’re damn right I would,” he continued.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

Chaotic neutral over here...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Thanks for sharing! Do you have names for them? Are you not worried about getting bitten by them?

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