madeinthebackseat @ madeinthebackseat @lemmy.world

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I just cancelled my subscription. Unfortunate that he couldn't do more after so many people supported him during the API debacle.

Playground antics can work on these types of people. First, you have to understand who they think they are, and what they take pride in. Then attack them incessantly based on the knowledge of what constitutes their ego.

This point should be understood by all - they're programmed to get a dopamine hit in the moment by pissing you off.

They're not arguing in good faith and all the time you spend making rational statements is a waste. Nobody is keeping a scorecard that punishes them for losing an intellectual discussion.

The opposition to MAGA has to find a new path, because applying rational arguments in discussions ain't going to work.

Why is such a group allowed on Facebook?

I agree some form of consistent opposition messaging is needed.

The maga world talks in consistent themes and terminology, which creates a psychological advantage. Unfortunately, it's playground psychology, but if that's the game being played you need to find a way to win at it.

As a reasonably experienced "data guy," this seems obviously laughable, but the discussion on X is scary. This guy is a savior in the MAGA world.

We can criticize and poke fun all day, but it doesn't matter much if our message isn't challenging the mindset of those with other opinions.

How do we make better use of our time to impact outside opinion?

The always trustworthy 737-800.

We can only hope that they're currently heavily leveraged with loans on equity holdings, such that they have to liquidate assets.

Interesting read on the aspects of legal definitions as related to DBs.

Those who are the most influential should be helpful enough.

Unless somebody has a better idea, an app or other method of tracking the last known location of fascists would likely be helpful for others.seeking to debate ideology with them.

"The finding is not the result of any new intelligence, and the report was completed at the behest of the Biden administration and former CIA director William Burns."

• from the 2nd paragraph of the Guardian article

I'm not arguing for the claim, only stating that I think this is the result of Biden's administration.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this was the conclusion reached under Biden.

I honestly don't understand the visceral anger aimed at any business with a non-essential product offering.

It's as if the individual complaining should be diagnosed with a variant of consumerism.

If you don't like the pricing of a non-essential product, don't buy it. But if you still desire said product to such an extreme that you pirate it, recognize your shortcomings.

This discussion would be wholly different if we were discussing healthcare, food, or any other necessity.

So, if you're having an emotional reaction to a Netflix price increase, maybe you should get outside and touch some grass?

Keep pushing fascists, you'll eventually find the limit and the repercussions that come with reaching it.

Will smaller alternatives be enough to upend their plans?

There are also many ingredients banned in the US that aren't in the EU. This trend of focusing on food ingredients misses the bigger picture.

While processed food is generally garbage, our food supply is generally safe, the real issue is healthy, whole foods aren't accessible enough.

Unpopular opinion: I prefer single ply.

Adding a smile goes a long way, or at least it used to.

Don't forget the politicians they buy.