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No ads here! in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

You would also have to make skipping to any point in the video impossible then as folks could just jump ahead until they are past the embedded ad.

Couch menace in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Wait, patience, patience

Couch menace in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Now you've made me throw up in my mouth.

Couch menace in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (9 children)

That is just unforgivable.

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It is essential to stop using Chrome. Under the pretense of saving users from third-party spyware, Google is creating an ecosystem in which Chrome itself is the spyware. (mastodon.world)
Roblox gets banned indefinitely in Turkey over “child exploitation” in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Yeah the same conversations have occurred in my household. I think you made the right choice here. I'm a huge gamer myself and developer, not on Roblox. Usually if anything it's me being the lenient one when it comes to games in our home, vice my wife. This is one that I did not allow from day 1 regardless of the age of the kid. It was apparent to be a bad apple to me from my initial looks at it, and has only proven that point over the years. I can't imagine though how hard it is for most parents who are not entrenched in that industry to navigate decisions like that.

Roblox gets banned indefinitely in Turkey over “child exploitation” in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

That statement doesn't really make sense. Especially in this case, the website is a business and a store. A government definitely has the right to take legal action against a physical store operating within it's jurisdiction, so why would the same not hold true for an electronic one?

Democratic Governance in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

will

For government positions it's about retention as they are competing with the private sector for employees.

Which will you choose? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I wasn't talking about good AdSense in this case, just the page you are redirected to if you are coming from one of their marked VPN IP addresses. Unless this has changed since the last time I attempted to go to Reddit with a VPN on. But that's the behavior I've witnessed.

Which will you choose? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Not a code change at all, just a filtering of the traffic from particular ip's and forwarding it to a different page which is all that reddit is doing as well.

How do you handle unpopped popcorn kernels at the movies? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Eat them

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Microsoft in their infinite wisdom has replaced the Hide Desktop icon with Copilot. (programming.dev)
 

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/10136912

Switch to Linux!

From Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/1as1yjk/microsoft_in_their_infinite_wisdom_has_replaced/

It's never been a better time to switch to Firefox in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

When Chrome came out it was fairly light on resource usage and speedy because of that. Firefox was a resource hog at this time. Chrome now is a show resource hog and Firefox is much peppier overall in my opinion.

It's never been a better time to switch to Firefox in c/[email protected]
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Does Google Inserting Deceptively Placed Ads in the Play Store seem icky to anyone else? (i.imgur.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/7766159

They've started inserting a subtle ad as the first result instead of the actual app you're searching for.

This has to have been a change over the last month or two I feel like?

I'm having to reprogram myself to view the first result as irrelevant. Really makes me want to increase the F-Droid alternatives that I use.

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YouTube's plan backfires, people are installing better ad blockers (www.androidauthority.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2883137

cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2883134 ([email protected])

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China Is Cracking Down on Cantonese Language Advocacy in Hong Kong (time.com)
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Every game developer company should be like this (lemmy.world)
 

Seriously, makes this a day 1 purchase.

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The Gamecube Nano Has Arrived (www.youtube.com)
 

This looks like such a fun project. Anyone got a Wii laying around?

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New Steam RTS is basically a surprise Command and Conquer sequel (www.pcgamesn.com)
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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased (apnews.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2447518

Twitter is threatening legal action against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a nonprofit that researches hate speech and content moderation on social media platforms.

The letter from Twitter's lawyers alleges that CCDH's research publications are intended to 'harm Twitter's business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims.'

This is a pretty bold move from Twitter, especially considering that CCDH is a well-respected organization that has been doing this kind of research for years. And it's especially ironic coming from Elon Musk, who has said that he's a 'free speech absolutist.'

But Musk has also shown that he's sensitive to criticism, so it's not surprising that he's taking this kind of action against CCDH

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Google tries to defend its Web Environment Integrity (techreport.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/170720

I'm happy to see this being noticed more and more. Google wants to destroy the open web, so it's a lot at stake.

Google basically says "Trust us". What a joke.

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If you value privacy, ditch Chrome and switch to Firefox now (www.fastcompany.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1611939

With the number of people concerned about privacy, it is a wonder why chrome is even popular.

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FBI Seizure of Mastodon Server is a Wakeup Call to Fediverse Users and Hosts to Protect their Users (www.eff.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://monyet.cc/post/147628

Synopsis: The article discusses the FBI's seizure of the Mastodon server and emphasizes the need for privacy protection in decentralized platforms like the Fediverse. It calls for hosts to implement basic security measures, adopt policies to protect users, and notify them of law enforcement actions. Users are encouraged to evaluate server precautions and voice concerns. Developers should prioritize end-to-end encryption for direct messages. Overall, the Fediverse community must prioritize user privacy and security to create a safer environment for all.

Summary:

Introduction

  • We are in an exciting time for users wanting to regain control from major platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
  • However, decentralized platforms like the Fediverse and Bluesky must be mindful of user privacy challenges and risks.
  • Last May, the Mastodon server Kolektiva.social was compromised when the FBI seized all electronics, including a backup of the instance database, during an unrelated raid on one of the server's admins.
  • This incident serves as a reminder to protect user privacy on decentralized platforms.

A Fediverse Wake-up Call

  • The story of equipment seizure echoes past digital rights cases like Steve Jackson Games v. Secret Service, emphasizing the need for more focused seizures.
  • Law enforcement must improve its approach to seizing equipment and should only do so when relevant to an investigation.
  • Decentralized web hosts need to have their users' backs and protect their privacy.

Why Protecting the Fediverse Matters

  • The Fediverse serves marginalized communities targeted by law enforcement, making user privacy protection crucial.
  • The FBI's seizure of Kolektiva's database compromised personal information, posts, and interactions from thousands of users, affecting other instances as well.
  • Users' data collected by the government can be used for unrelated investigations, highlighting the importance of strong privacy measures.

What is a decentralized server host to do?

  • Basic security practices, such as firewalls and limited user access, should be implemented for servers exposed to the internet.
  • Limit data collection and storage to what is necessary and stay informed about security threats in the platform's code.
  • Adopt policies and practices to protect users, including transparency reports about law enforcement attempts and notification to users about any access to their information.

What can users do?

  • Evaluate a server's precautions before joining the Fediverse and raise privacy concerns with admins and users on the instance.
  • Encourage servers to include privacy commitments in their terms of service to resist law enforcement demands.
  • Users have the freedom to move to another instance if they are dissatisfied with the privacy measures.

What can developers do?

  • Implement end-to-end encryption of direct messages to protect sensitive content.
  • The Kolektiva raid highlights the need for all decentralized content hosts to prioritize privacy and follow EFF's recommendations.

Conclusion

  • Decentralized platforms offer opportunities for user control, but user privacy protection is vital.
  • Hosts, users, and developers must work together to build a more secure and privacy-focused Fediverse.
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