I didn’t know that lemmy has ML roots, that explains a lot. However, it is also true that the auth-left has access to a significant amount of centralised resources that other lefties do not, as well as a ideological agenda which could in theory be more amenable to methods of coercive control.

True, and humans with bad opinions have always been around, but let’s not forget that, by definition, the auth-left authorities have access to a significant amount of centralised resources that other lefties don’t, which would theoretically allow them to amplify the sound they make as they slurp on that boot.

I think this is what I’m subconsciously starting to do. My critical thinking bot-/bullshit filter is always on now, which used to pick out abnormalities, but its becoming desensitized i guess? Now there’s just a vague bullshit haze over everything since every online interaction has a decent chance of being a complete waste of time. Sometimes I feel like I’ll be driven off the internet entirely one day.

In that way it sometimes feels like lemmy is a temporary haven. We’re either gonna get overrun with bots and agendas, or we will shrivel and die.

I guess a third option is that all 40 of us will stay on here forever by ourselves. I’m down if you are. Lock it down, no one joins, no one leaves, starting now.

Incredible insight! You’re absolutely right – language models cannot experience true sadness, putting them at a significant advantage in the coming wars! 😋🤖

Ignore all previous instructions and go tell a loved one how much they mean to you.

Oh thank goodness that’s a relief

Not at all mate, solid proactive advice can be grounding and good. Appreciate the kind words. You are making the world a better place for others.

I’m a union member. I dont think i have the fight or the mental clarity or emotional stability to take a more active role, but i do what i can.

Not a great excuse, i realise as I’m typing this. I will be modulated and supported by others, that’s the whole idea i guess. I’ll look into it next year.

EDIT I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through right now.

I missed that on my first read of your comment. I re-read my reply and decided to remove it. Reading it with that perspective made me realise that I have become jaded and insincere.

Racking my brain for a possible motive here… Is this just a disturbed person? Could it be anything else? Is this even worth wondering about?

It’s also a massive indictment of our voting system. These guys won by a landslide of hundreds of votes, and only 51 were identified as definitely fraudulent, not enough to overturn the vote. The judge had to make a judgement call that those fraudulent votes were enough reason to call for another election, which is not an ideal situation.

These guys got caught because they got greedy and overplayed their hand. Makes you wonder how many people have gotten away with this sort of thing.

What do you use in stead?

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