Feddit.onlineZagorath, zagorath@quokk.au
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Comments by Zagorath, zagorath@quokk.au
Our compulsory and full preferential voting mean that apathy does not matter to anywhere near the same degree as in most other countries.
Then he, probably rightly criticises Mather for pushing too hard, then failing, for a pyrrhic victory in a political fight on the job
Does he? I don’t really read it as that at all. I read it as him suggesting Chandler-Mather was let down by the Greens as a whole, because while he took a strong stance on an important issue, the Greens as a whole, particularly in other states (claims Jono), were much softer on that issue in particular.
I think the fact is that the Greens can never win with a small-target, modest reform approach. The right-wing media in this country will always ensure they are perceived as extremist, and any attempt to appear otherwise will simply fail to meaningfully attract the target audience while alienating people who do want to see more radical change. So to win power they need to take strong stances that make people excited to vote for them.
Queensland’s unique public holiday this year is the Ekka holiday, which will fall on Wednesday, August 12.
Well, no. Brisbane has the Ekka holiday. Other parts of Qld have different show days. Starting with this Friday in Stanthorpe.
Australia@aussie.zone
It was literally his mission to find land to steal and place the natives under British rule
Actually, it ends up looking even worse for Cook. His instructions specifically said:
You are also with the Consent of the Natives to take Possession of Convenient Situations in the Country in the Name of the King of Great Britain: Or: if you find the Country uninhabited take Possession for his Majesty by setting up Proper Marks and Inscriptions, as first discoverers and possessors.
So either he ignored the Crown’s instructions to get “consent”, or he (and not later colonists) is the original source of claims of terra nullius.
TechnologyI misread that as “Win 11 runs Linux and macOS apps better than ever” and was ready to sarcastically point out that Linux runs Linux apps better too.
Memes of Production@quokk.au
I’m gonna say, I don’t like the use of LLMs to replace real artists, but IP law is not an appropriate vehicle to stop it happening. AIs trained on pirated material should face the consequences for that, but scraping publicly available (not the same as public domain) material is ethically no different to human artists taking inspiration from that same material. It’s the output that needs to be restricted, not the input.
I mean it’s pretty obvious that Trump does care a great deal about the Peace prize. He was going on and on about it last year, and even convinced FIFA to give him a Temu Peace prize instead.
And Trump’s insecurities surrounding Obama have been much documented since the beginning of his 2016 run. Those insecurities provide a pretty significant motivation for his desire to get the Peace prize.
Like the Eyrie building in Gargoyles!
I’m not sure I see how your argument fits together. Nothing you said is wrong, but it doesn’t dispute the point I make. It doesn’t really even try to, apart from the words “I disagree” at the start.
Trump is so desperate to get the Peace Prize, just because he’s an incessant narcissist. He got his start running for politics because a few jokes from then-President Obama hurt his feelings, and trying to beat Obama at everything he had done really stands over Trump.
Science Memes@mander.xyz
Honestly your first picture could also be a good example to demonstrate ring species, which are a great countertexample to the “reproduce to produce fertile offspring” definition of species.
GamesI highly doubt they’d do it this blatantly if they were not confident this is an easy sell
I mean, I would have agreed with you, except we’ve also just recently seen even more blatant and indefensible union-busting from Rockstar in the UK, another country with good labour laws, and another country with more than adequate legal resources.
I think you’re probably right that Ubisoft has sufficient legal cover to win this case, but that’s because of the merits of this case, not because a big company from a country with good laws could never do something stupidly illegal.
How is their site (and product) as an option for your non-techy mum? Also does shipping end up being exorbitant if you’re not in the same country they’re based in?
What companies actually make decent mid-range laptops these days?
He said six months’ notice was plenty of time for couples to re-plan their weddings, since it “should have been obvious” the venue would close eventually.
What an utter cunt Schrinner is. Just the worst kind of person.
I thought we were past the days of waiting multiple weeks for internet after moving in.
In still remember in November 2019 when my apartment finally got NBN installed, and I had to wait until late January 2020 to actually get it all connected.
That was very convenient timing.
I also bought a new bike as a Christmas present to myself in December 2019. COVID couldn’t have happened at a more perfect time for me.
The streets within two Brisbane suburbs [Chermside & Upper Mount Gravatt] that are set for high-density makeovers (brisbanetimes.com.au)
Archive/non-paywall link.
Liberal-National MP rebels against Crisafulli on abortion (brisbanetimes.com.au)
Archive/non-paywall link.
Our compulsory and full preferential voting mean that apathy does not matter to anywhere near the same degree as in most other countries.
Can One Nation turn its polling hype into seats in parliament? History shows it will struggle (indailyqld.com.au)
One Nation is no stranger to the headlines, but it’s been a long time since the party has been talked about as a serious political force.
Two months into the social media ban, a teenager says it's 'useless' (abc.net.au)
Does he? I don’t really read it as that at all. I read it as him suggesting Chandler-Mather was let down by the Greens as a whole, because while he took a strong stance on an important issue, the Greens as a whole, particularly in other states (claims Jono), were much softer on that issue in particular.
I think the fact is that the Greens can never win with a small-target, modest reform approach. The right-wing media in this country will always ensure they are perceived as extremist, and any attempt to appear otherwise will simply fail to meaningfully attract the target audience while alienating people who do want to see more radical change. So to win power they need to take strong stances that make people excited to vote for them.
Well, no. Brisbane has the Ekka holiday. Other parts of Qld have different show days. Starting with this Friday in Stanthorpe.
Why most Australians won't get a weekday off for Anzac Day in 2026 [but Western Australia and ACT do] (abc.net.au)
Actually, it ends up looking even worse for Cook. His instructions specifically said:
So either he ignored the Crown’s instructions to get “consent”, or he (and not later colonists) is the original source of claims of terra nullius.
I misread that as “Win 11 runs Linux and macOS apps better than ever” and was ready to sarcastically point out that Linux runs Linux apps better too.
I’m gonna say, I don’t like the use of LLMs to replace real artists, but IP law is not an appropriate vehicle to stop it happening. AIs trained on pirated material should face the consequences for that, but scraping publicly available (not the same as public domain) material is ethically no different to human artists taking inspiration from that same material. It’s the output that needs to be restricted, not the input.
I mean it’s pretty obvious that Trump does care a great deal about the Peace prize. He was going on and on about it last year, and even convinced FIFA to give him a Temu Peace prize instead.
And Trump’s insecurities surrounding Obama have been much documented since the beginning of his 2016 run. Those insecurities provide a pretty significant motivation for his desire to get the Peace prize.
Like the Eyrie building in Gargoyles!
I’m not sure I see how your argument fits together. Nothing you said is wrong, but it doesn’t dispute the point I make. It doesn’t really even try to, apart from the words “I disagree” at the start.
Trump is so desperate to get the Peace Prize, just because he’s an incessant narcissist. He got his start running for politics because a few jokes from then-President Obama hurt his feelings, and trying to beat Obama at everything he had done really stands over Trump.
No, you can't transfer your prize, Nobel body says amid Machado's Trump suggestion (sbs.com.au)
Heritage-listed Woolloongabba hotel goes up in flames for third time (brisbanetimes.com.au)
Archive/non-paywall link
What do the Greeks in Age of Empires 2 actually say?
Honestly your first picture could also be a good example to demonstrate ring species, which are a great countertexample to the “reproduce to produce fertile offspring” definition of species.
Greens capitulate to right-wing campaign against the Palestine movement (redflag.org.au)
After a month-long vitriolic campaign against the Palestine movement, the Labor government and the right to protest, the Greens have followed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in capitulating to the ruling-class demand for a federal inquiry.