I thought this sub was gonna be "thefuck???_inreallife" and I was much more here for it than I am now that I know what this sub is actually about, but I'm still here for it so I've got that going for me
do you know when that build was cut? do you know if it's a standard build or a debug build? do you know if it's performance optimized or mid development? do you know if it's being used in games for which it's intended? do you know if it's a branch build or a mainline build? do you know if the studio for the game has provided feedback on that build and had their work integrated?
no?
then we have no idea what we're even talking shit about
look, I'm not in favor of ai slop and DLSS 5 used without creators' consent or input is fucked...
...but another title for this story could be "unfinished, unreleased product deemed not ready for release" ...
Like, you just slapped an unfinished version onto whatever game they had been tinkering with and then roast them for the uncanny valley effect? That's some manufactured outrage
IPUMS Current Population Survey (CPS) Microdata, 2000–2025
Found on a realtor.com research article. Didn't check the original source but I've never known that site to provide fabricated data (and this was historical graphs and everything)
I do wish winget was more robust on it's own but I also appreciate the goal of getting the package handling right first and letting third parties handle the update automation, at least for now.
I'm naively optimistic that after another 5 years baking it'll be closer to what I actually want
I know this is a Linux community and therefore we love to hate on Windows...
but for anyone that hasn't used Windows in a while, they actually finally implemented relatively decent package manager in the form of "winget". When you add the wonderful UniGetUI on top of it you get a pretty good experience.
It had issues early on with consistency but the last ~year or two has seen it get a ton of improvement. It's much more reliable than it used to be.
Obviously "it's about goddamn time" and it doesn't hold a candle to mature package manager like what's available on Linux.
But if you've not experienced it before, and are forced to use Windows sometimes, it's worth checking out.
The only real "emergency" I can think of is when I saw someone get hit by car while trying to run across a three-lane road. Went over the hood. probably a 30MPH hit
The driver sped off. I pulled into the middle (turning) lane, put my hazard lights on, and tried to help the person. They were unconscious at first and then extremely dazed. Some other bystanders tried to get them to "walk it off" but I demanded they stay still and not move their head or neck until paramedics arrived.
Fortunately a nurse saw it from their apartment balcony and rushed out to help. They obviously agreed the person shouldn't move.
Kind of wild looking back that so many people wanted this person who just got laid out by a car to pretend like they were completely okay. So fucking dangerous in that situation.
An imperfect, simpler form of security vs a higher, more cumbersome form of security.
Where is the problem with that analogy?
Biometrics are not "bad practice for anyone concerned about security". They are one type of security that is sufficient and effective for certain risk profiles but not others. Users should make informed decisions based on their needs and the features of the security implementations they are considering.
Your hyperbole is, in fact, dangerous as it pushes people who do not understand security to blindly accept policies that are not good for their risk profile. We have proof that proper usage of biometrics is more consistent with end-users than proper usage of passwords. It's not just about convenience. It's also about adoption and proper compliance.
Absolutist policies and positions like yours do harm. Just look at how NIST recommendations have moved away from things like frequent password change enforcement because it leads to bad behavior (writing down passwords, etc)
Most people don't need the strongest form of protection. It's about risk profile.
Also biometrics don't replace passwords. They supplement them. They allow certain features to be accessible with reduced security, if that fits your risk profile, while maintaining the high security of passwords for specific functionality.
Again it's about risk profile. if you believe there is a chance that will happen to you, then go ahead.
Personally I just turn my personal phone off when approaching a border or attending a rally and that covers me. I'm not really worried about getting mugged from behind by a federal agent.
The same reason your fruit punch is "made with 100% real fruit juice"
I thought this sub was gonna be "thefuck???_inreallife" and I was much more here for it than I am now that I know what this sub is actually about, but I'm still here for it so I've got that going for me
that's... honestly hilarious
do you know when that build was cut? do you know if it's a standard build or a debug build? do you know if it's performance optimized or mid development? do you know if it's being used in games for which it's intended? do you know if it's a branch build or a mainline build? do you know if the studio for the game has provided feedback on that build and had their work integrated?
no?
then we have no idea what we're even talking shit about
sorry but I've worked at enough companies and dealt with enough timetables to say "unreleased is unreleased for a reason".
look, I'm not in favor of ai slop and DLSS 5 used without creators' consent or input is fucked...
...but another title for this story could be "unfinished, unreleased product deemed not ready for release" ...
Like, you just slapped an unfinished version onto whatever game they had been tinkering with and then roast them for the uncanny valley effect? That's some manufactured outrage
Why do we even have that Rulever?!
yes, pretense, and nothing but apparently
Please stick to the Kodai Plains and the Morning Champka Groves that you're used to
IPUMS Current Population Survey (CPS) Microdata, 2000–2025
Found on a realtor.com research article. Didn't check the original source but I've never known that site to provide fabricated data (and this was historical graphs and everything)
For those curious 2025 is about 33%
Book publishers and economists have a very different definition of what "young adult" means
winget on its own, yeah, I agree scoop is better. But toss UniGetUI at it and suddenly it's a real package manager.
And UniGetUI supports multiple sources: winget, msstore, pip, .net tools, chocolatey, scoop, etc
I do wish winget was more robust on it's own but I also appreciate the goal of getting the package handling right first and letting third parties handle the update automation, at least for now.
I'm naively optimistic that after another 5 years baking it'll be closer to what I actually want
'Cause I've been daydreaming about a pterodactyl named Lamar
When he's tired of flying, he drives a car
He's got to get to work on time
His nursing job is on the line
His wife is always on his case
Why can't she give Lamar some space?
I know this is a Linux community and therefore we love to hate on Windows...
but for anyone that hasn't used Windows in a while, they actually finally implemented relatively decent package manager in the form of "winget". When you add the wonderful UniGetUI on top of it you get a pretty good experience.
It had issues early on with consistency but the last ~year or two has seen it get a ton of improvement. It's much more reliable than it used to be.
Obviously "it's about goddamn time" and it doesn't hold a candle to mature package manager like what's available on Linux.
But if you've not experienced it before, and are forced to use Windows sometimes, it's worth checking out.
Yeah the whole thing was crazy. The driver apparently stopped a little ways down the road and called the police. They did come back but not initially.
The only real "emergency" I can think of is when I saw someone get hit by car while trying to run across a three-lane road. Went over the hood. probably a 30MPH hit
The driver sped off. I pulled into the middle (turning) lane, put my hazard lights on, and tried to help the person. They were unconscious at first and then extremely dazed. Some other bystanders tried to get them to "walk it off" but I demanded they stay still and not move their head or neck until paramedics arrived.
Fortunately a nurse saw it from their apartment balcony and rushed out to help. They obviously agreed the person shouldn't move.
Kind of wild looking back that so many people wanted this person who just got laid out by a car to pretend like they were completely okay. So fucking dangerous in that situation.
The analogy is perfectly accurate.
An imperfect, simpler form of security vs a higher, more cumbersome form of security.
Where is the problem with that analogy?
Biometrics are not "bad practice for anyone concerned about security". They are one type of security that is sufficient and effective for certain risk profiles but not others. Users should make informed decisions based on their needs and the features of the security implementations they are considering.
Your hyperbole is, in fact, dangerous as it pushes people who do not understand security to blindly accept policies that are not good for their risk profile. We have proof that proper usage of biometrics is more consistent with end-users than proper usage of passwords. It's not just about convenience. It's also about adoption and proper compliance.
Absolutist policies and positions like yours do harm. Just look at how NIST recommendations have moved away from things like frequent password change enforcement because it leads to bad behavior (writing down passwords, etc)
You've misunderstood my analogy.
Most people don't need the strongest form of protection. It's about risk profile.
Also biometrics don't replace passwords. They supplement them. They allow certain features to be accessible with reduced security, if that fits your risk profile, while maintaining the high security of passwords for specific functionality.
Again it's about risk profile. if you believe there is a chance that will happen to you, then go ahead.
Personally I just turn my personal phone off when approaching a border or attending a rally and that covers me. I'm not really worried about getting mugged from behind by a federal agent.