Hiker, software engineer (primarily C++, Java, and Python), Minecraft modder, hunter (of the Hunt Showdown variety), biker, adoptive Akronite, and general doer of assorted things.

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Cake day: August 10th, 2023

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  • My biggest issue with Tim Sweeny is he’s convinced that Microsoft Windows is not somebody else’s property but rather a camp that’s controlled by its users. Meanwhile he can obviously acknowledge Fortnite and similar are his property.

    He seems to use a bad experience with some Linux users as his justification for this massive cognitive dissonance and lack of interest in funding and developing for a truly independent platform (Linux) like Valve has.

    Honestly, I’m fine with having another game store compete, but the anti-Linux at nearly every turn is 👎 from me (I mean at least they let EasyAnticheat develop the proton layer… But still).




  • Yes. I donate to various open source projects (e.g., KDE, Sunshine, Dark Reader), the conservation fund, the ACLU, and the EFF.

    As for how, I try to do it via their preferred platform on an annual basis instead of monthly (if possible) to minimize fees.

    Why? I believe charity is a path towards shaping the world for the better (and I can afford to). Rule #1: take care of yourself before taking care of others.



  • I agree honestly. I’ve gone through the exact process op has described several times now and flew even more before the process started.

    I think the lines are worse than they used to be. I have not seen the scan improve anything. The only time I’ve seen things move slower for me is recently the agent hadn’t done an opt out in a while and had to remember how to do it. The TSA precheck line I was in did not have opt out signs posted. I just politely asked anyways (and they did comply).

    I had a similar situation happen with customs where the guy was confused by my request and hadn’t done one it the old way in a while but honored it without argument.