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You’re literally the standards body of surveillance capitalism. Shut the fuck up about privacy. The corporate members that fund your existence violate privacy as the core driver of their business models.
Fucking hypocrites doing fucking PR.
#W3C #privacy #privacyWashing #surveillance #capitalism #BigTech #BigWeb #PR w3c.social/@w3c/11455138063418…
World Wide Web Consortium (@w3c@w3c.social)
Last week the @tag published the Privacy Principles as a W3C Statement. This document elaborates on the privacy principle from the Ethical Web Principles: "Security and privacy are essential." Privacy is an essential part of the web.w3c.social
Inside Gaza hospitals under attack
Israel bombed three medical facilities in one week.The Electronic Intifada
Creating a 5-second AI video is like running a microwave for an hour
"This report arrives at a time in which people are using generative AI for absolutely everything. Google announced at its annual I/O event that it's leaning into AI with fervor. Google Search, Gmail, Docs, and Meet are all seeing AI integrations. People are using AI to lead job interviews, create deepfakes of OnlyFans models, and cheat in college."
mashable.com/article/energy-ai…
New MIT report reveals energy costs of AI tools like ChatGPT
That's a long time in the microwave.Christianna Silva (Mashable)
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Dear #Debian developers,
Of all the goddamn files, for all the goddamn things, must you insist on putting this file in the root of my $HOME
?
Yes it's a dot-file. Yes it's supposed to be hidden. But I want to see other hidden files and folders in my $HOME
and this one just sticks out like a sore thumb.
And I can't even fucking delete it either! (I mean, I can...)
Because if I do, I'll just be greeted with a nanny-state warning message again about sudoing like I'm a Linux green-horn. (Been using Linux since the early 1990s.)
So I beg you, please reconsider.
Consider a file in /etc
or adopting the GECOS field in /etc/passwd
or a completely separate file in /etc
that you can append to when I sudo
to root
.
But please keep some shit out of my $HOME
if you can!
Sincerely,
Me
Dear #Ubuntu (or derivative) user,
This behaviour is as implemented by the upstream sudo project and is not specific to #Debian or derivatives.
OTOH the message you get if the file is not there is specific to Ubuntu (see /etc/bash.bashrc). Debian remains silent if the file is not there.
Good news however: thanks to Ubuntu you can configure this.
github.com/sudo-project/sudo/i…
You may now want to take a look at the sudoers(5) man page and the admin_flag option.
Cheers!
Remove .sudo_as_admin_successful file from home folder. · Issue #56 · sudo-project/sudo
Surely there must be some other way to check if the user is running sudo for the first time. Googling the file name as is, specificially ".sudo_as_admin_successful" will show the entire first page ...GitHub
Well shit. Today I learned!
Thank you kind stranger for your cogent and beneficial response to this old curmudgeon.
Thank you.
“The handwringing is just another bit of stagecraft, little different from the earlier mix of silence and talk about Israel’s ‘right to defend itself’. And it is to the same purpose: to buy Israel time to ‘finish the job’ – that is, to complete its genocide and ethnic cleansing of Gaza.”
jonathancook.substack.com/p/ig…
#israel #EU #UK #genocide #Palestine #Gaza
Ignore Starmer's theatrics. Gaza's trail of blood leads straight to his door
Western capitals are still coordinating with Israel and the US on their 'criticisms' of the genocide – just as they earlier coordinated on their support for the slaughterJonathan Cook
Otto von Bismarck: Struggle is everywhere, without struggle no life, and if we want to go on living, we must be ready for further struggles. wordsmith.social/protestation/…
Medvedev Presents an Option for Talks with Ukraine: Kiev’s Unconditional Surrender
In remarks to an International Legal Forum, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev noted that the agreement between Russia and Ukraine to draft a memorandum about a future peace treaty, which would serve as the basis for continuing …Dennis Small (EIR News)
https://x.com/ApexImperialist/status/1925474254918762593
In a weird twist of fate, both diplomats were Leftists. Yarón Lischinsky was a Christian Israeli, heavily focused on 'interfaith dialogue' & Sarah Milgrim was a Tech2Peace employee previously. The jihadis always kill those who show them compassion.
both diplomats were leftists...
so, not fans of Natanyahoo. strange coincidence.
@ArneBab Oh, no, please, assume the worst about me. Clearly, you know exactly what I’m referring to. Couldn’t have anything to do with the complicit governments in the EU.
And yeah, did you hear over 50,000 people have been murdered by Israel and they’re commit genocide.
No, no, though, please, vent at me. I’m the problem.
Do fuck off.
@ArneBab@rollenspiel.social So that wasn’t about the murders, but this is. Enjoy. And get some fucking perspective.
Another jawdropping all female band from Japan.
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Another Major GOP Failure in a Year of Losses: Democrats Win New York State Senate Race in District Where Trump Garnered 77% Votes
faire courir un 400 mètres dans les deux sens pour comparer. Il constate alors que leur temps est meilleur lorsqu’ils prennent les virages avec la corde à gauche (donc en partant dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre). Il en conclut que l’hémisphère droit permet l’estimation de l’espace, mais que le gauche améliore très nettement la vision, donc diminue le risque de chute et permet un meilleur appui sur la jambe gauche des athlètes droitiers
“Microsoft has simply given us no other option,” Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall
arstechnica.com/security/2025/…
Signal Messenger is warning the users of its Windows Desktop version that the privacy of their messages is under threat by Recall, the AI tool rolling out in Windows 11 that will screenshot, index, and store almost everything a user does every three seconds.
“Microsoft has simply given us no other option,” Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall
Even after its refurbishing, Recall provides few ways to exclude specific apps.Dan Goodin (Ars Technica)
Great day for fans of stuck boats, as a Cypriot cargo ship has parked itself in somebody's garden in Norway - AND THERE'S LIVE FOOTAGE!
It's actually really relaxing to watch unless, presumably, you're one of the crew...
Edit: boo! They've turned the camera off now it's dark and the page is down. I'll see if there's a YouTube version tomorrow or something.
Reposting with alt.
Because I’m quite dim, I didn’t realise exactly what they had done and how extremely clever these women had been. #TransLivesMattter 👏👏👏
The government (and everyone else, frankly) need to stay out of trans people’s underwear. 🏳️⚧️
*edit to add the link to the Pink News article: thepinknews.com/2025/05/17/sco…
*edit 2 to add a link to an interview with Sugar, who organised and took part in the protest: youtube.com/watch?v=wbA0q0eqYn… (thanks to @anni for sharing this)
Topless trans protest outside Holyrood a ‘public act of grief, resistance and solidarity’
Trans women staged a topless protest outside of the Scottish parliament to condemn the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of 'sex'.Sophie Perry (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
ITXPlus: A ITX Sized Macintosh Plus Logicboard Reproduction
Link: 68kmla.org/bb/index.php?thread…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
ITXPlus: A ITX Sized Macintosh Plus Logicboard Reproduction
I haven't done project thread in a while as writing is not my favourite past time but people seem to enjoy them so here it goes ITXPlus is a Mini-ITX sized Macintosh Plus logicboard clone that...max1zzz (68kMLA)
LIVE BLOG: 'Al-Awda' on Fire | Attack in Washington | Massacres throughout Gaza - Day 593 - Palestine Chronicle
Two employees of the Israeli embassy—a man and a woman—were shot and killed near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.admin (Palestine Chronicle)
Great season of CBC's Understood podcast with @pluralistic. about the history of enshittification, who's responsible for it (and why), and (hopefully in the upcoming final episode), what can be done to deshittify the internet.
4 episodes, all under an hour. No reason not to listen!
Episode 1: Don't Be Evil
Episode webpage: cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews
Media file: mgln.ai/e/12/cbc.mc.tritondigi…
First-term Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego from Arizona emerged as a potential 2028 presidential contender this month after unveiling his own border plan and traveling for an appearance in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
justthenews.com/politics-polic…
Arizona Democrat prompts presidential run rumors after revealing new border plan, visiting PA
The senator has acknowledged that he has been considered a possible candidate for 2028, but said he was not immediately thinking about running for the Oval Office.Misty Severi (Just The News)
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Most Closely and Intimately From Voice of Korea. - KFAUK.com
.From Voice of Korea. http://vok.rep.kp/ind…/detail_com/comde/iee250405001/57/en All the households are affiliated with the neighborhood units in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.Dermot Hudson (KFAUK.com)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a renewed offensive in Gaza with the aim of retaking the entire strip and eliminating Hamas. As a result, the country’s foreign allies have begun to substantially push back on Jerusalem and public opinion has turned decidedly against the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and their ongoing efforts in the coastal region.
justthenews.com/politics-polic…
Netanyahu’s Gaza gambit begins to alienate key allies, raise risk of U.S. support being cut
Though the ongoing conflict has long prompted humanitarian objections from Western leaders and even led to the International Criminal Court issuing an arrest warrant against him, Western countries have largely confined their objections to public crit…Ben Whedon (Just The News)
Two Israeli embassy workers were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night in an episode authorities called an act of antisemitic terrorism.
justthenews.com/government/loc…
DC Terror: Man chanting ‘Free Palestine’ guns down two Israeli embassy workers outside Jewish museum
The Metropolitan Police Department said an investigation into the shooting is underway near the museum, and a man and woman have been killed.Misty Severi (Just The News)
justthenews.com/politics-polic…
Coverup? Senate panel concludes health officials downplayed COVID vax risks despite early warnings
Federal health officials received reports about potential cardiac inflammation effects just months after the mRNA vaccines were approved, but delayed notifying the public about them and ultimately downplayed the risks, a senate subcommittee concluded…Steven Richards (Just The News)
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The GOP-led House early Thursday morning passed President Trump's spending bill, following an all-night debate that started at about midnight.
Who Are the Children in the Photos? - KFAUK.com
From Voice of Korea. http://vok.rep.kp/index.php/detail_com/comde/iee250503001/57/en The respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un visited the Taesongsan General Hospital on May 18, 2014, which touches the heartstrings of all people today, too.Dermot Hudson (KFAUK.com)
Aufgrund starker Nachfrage einer einzelnen Person ;) biete ich demnächst wohl wieder einen #Hörbuch-Workshop an. Gibt es hier weitere Interessierte Autor:innen, die ihre eigenen Hörbücher produzieren möchten und einen Einstieg dazu suchen?
#Audiobook #Audiobooks #Selfpublishing #Indieauthor #AuthorBusiness #CreativeBusiness
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Macron, guerre, démocratie : fini de rire... ou pas - Greg Tabibian
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Twelfth Plenary Meeting of Eighth C. C., WPK to Be Convened - KFAUK.com
Pyongyang, May 22 (KCNA) — The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea decided to convene the Twelfth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the WPK late in June to conduct an interim review of the executi…Dermot Hudson (KFAUK.com)
first thing I heard on the news this morning... some guy with a handgun walks up to a group of 4 people coming out of the Washington DC Jewish Museum... - and then kills only 2 of them.
anyways, I thought, "well... that's sus AF". (has anyone searched their social media for anti-Netanyahoo posts?)
and now, I find out the guy is an Hispanic Communist.
the irony...
(If you don't understand, just move along... and maybe look into the Spanish Civil War as well as Golem mythology)
BTW, handguns are not legal to carry in DC - so much for gun laws
Israeli Hatred for Children in Gaza Is Shocking - Antiwar.com
The hatred of some in Israel for the people of Gaza – even for little children – is just astounding. If they have even a tiny bit of belief in God, they should pray for forgiveness.Antiwar.com
House Republicans Ram Through Procedural Vote on Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Amidst Internal Dissent
thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/h…
House Republicans Ram Through Procedural Vote on Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Amidst Internal Dissent | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
In the early hours of Thursday morning, the House of Representatives narrowly approved a procedural motion to advance President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.Jim Hᴏft (Where Hope Finally Made a Comeback)
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John Godfrey Saxe: Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made. wordsmith.social/protestation/…
Ceremony of Launching Newly-Built Destroyer Takes Place - KFAUK.com
Pyongyang, May 22 (KCNA) — A ceremony of launching a newly-built 5 000-tonnage destroyer took place at the Chongjin Shipyard on May 21.Dermot Hudson (KFAUK.com)
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Trump confronts South African president with conspiracy claims
Trump confronts South African president with conspiracy claims-english.news.cn
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Grand Mufti of Oman praises Yemen's role in pressure for entry of aid into Gaza
MUSCAT, May 21 (YPA) - The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, expressed his gratitude on Wednesday to "the heroes of Yemen," in reference to the Yemeni armed forces, who continue to bravely confront the Zionist ebasheer (Yemen Press Agency)
Diddy Allegedly Paid Male Escort Named 'The Punisher' $2000 To Have An Oiled Freak Off With Cassie
While testifying in Diddy's federal trial, a male escort took the stand and alleged the rapper paid him $800 to have freak offs with Cassie.Jacquez Printup (Yahoo News)
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in reply to Aral Balkan • • •Right---privacy is not some academic curiosity in desperate need of debate and clarification. It is a pressing, immediate real-world problem that everyone understands in a practical way.
So what effect is w3c having in practice on privacy on the web? Who supports w3C, and what does that means in practice? That is is all anyone should pay attention to, not whether hypocrites are getting their statement of "principles" just right.