[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 64 points 1 year ago

Capitalism is great, but it absolutely must be tempered by regulation.

The problem comes when the capitalist gains influence over the regulator, aka, regulatory capture.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 37 points 1 year ago

As an Xbox junkie, I want more stupid games on the Xbox platform.

But even I can recognize how bad this is for the industry.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 137 points 1 year ago

Fair warning: This only works if the other party, or the people watching the argument care. If the other party is just arguing in bad faith, don't expect to have a productive conversation. If the people watching the argument don't care and just want to see a spectacle, logic ain't gonna work.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 163 points 1 year ago

You can also find it on Mastodon, @elonjet@mastodon.social

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 50 points 1 year ago

Even then, your rights are limited. You can't show it publicly, or make a copy except for personal backup, for instance.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago

Remember, elections have consequences. While, at least in the US, neither party is perfect, Republicans are actively engaged in climate denial.

Vote accordingly.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 51 points 1 year ago

By the 57th Rule of Acquisition, "Good customers are as rare as latinum. Treasure them," Reddit is being a bad Ferengi.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 28 points 1 year ago

To paraphrase Clarence Darrow (not Mark Twain), I've never wished someone dead, but I've read some obituaries with great pleasure.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 32 points 1 year ago

I have had this in my ublock origin filters for quite some time. Seems to do the trick:

!www.youtube.com
##.ytp-ce-element
[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago

You're thinking of unidan. Gallowboob just sort of stepped away after getting a job doing whassawhahum mumblemumble.

[-] axtualdave@lemmy.world 47 points 1 year ago

That's kind of the point, though.

If people weren't bothered, why would reddit need to change?

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