Notices by Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣 (youronlyone@c.im), page 23

@thejapantimes Is not that expected? Even here in the Philippines, it's virtually non-existent for the media to offer in-depth analysis. Our respective local population don't care about politics in another country, so it's generally a waste of time to offer an in-depth analysis. We have to watch media shows that specifically tackle this type of content/reports, and here in the Philippines, it's usually on the radios.

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@jane23c Yeah, their field is so much about practically accepting any client, and they're protected by laws as well in case their client is actually guilty (and they also know it). (It's my primary reason why I didn't choose this field even though so many people told me it's the best fit for me, I don't want to get trapped in such a situation where I have to turn my back on my conscience and principles.)

I think the very rich painted that way is based on reality. 😅 I mean, no matter which culture we look into, it's the same. The very rich and/or powerful are often the ones doing "bad" things, while the poor are often used as escape goats. Even way back at the time of Abraham, he had to lie about his wife to an Egyptian pharaoh out of fear he'll have him killed to steal his wife. There has always been a huge gap between the poor and the rich; and the ordinary and the powerful.

Although, I think the one thing dramas are not faithful about is that, the rich people generally don't flaunt they're rich. 😉 They wear ordinary clothes. It is those who are poor, or used to be poor, who loves to show the world they're classy. 🤣🤣 (At least based on my experience, having met some members of conglomerate here in the Philippines.)

Of course, not everyone are "bad". Usually it's those connected to politics LOL.

@Rentlar Ahh, yeah, on Lemmy it is the reversed, you get far too much content from the highly active groups, drowing everything else.

On the microblogging side, that's the thing, the "Local" / "For You" feed was just meant to see what's going on. On platforms without an algorithm, it shows everything. But on platforms like Threads, it controls it (but still, if there is barely any data the algorithm can work on, it's as good as not having any algorithm). So in the end, it goes back to being an end-user effort (or issue) why they see what they don't want to see, and don't find what they want to consume.

For platforms with an algorithm, they have to help the algorithm by providing it data. They need to like, follow, comment, on content they like to see more, instead of randomly interacting. If they don't change their method, the data will be built upon their random liking/commenting, and then complain about it.

For platforms without an algorithm, if they kept on following accounts that talks about tech, of course most of what they'll see are tech. Hence the complaints about "the Fediverse is for developers only" or "the Fediverse is all about politics".

Some claim the Fediverse lack moderation tools, yet, people complain about the same things over in The ATmosphere network. How they kept seeing politics or tech mumbo jumbo.

So, at the end of the day, it's an end-user effort/issue. The platform developers can only provide so much assistance and tools, but if the end-user doesn't grow their "observable network" properly, then it won't work for them regardless which platform they use.

The "Local"/"For You" feed is just for finding new content, for expanding our network. And yes, if some groups or topics are filling this feed, the server admins should have tools to throttle certain groups or topics, so as not to defeat it's purpose as a discovery tool. Otherwise, what you shared will indeed happen. (And I guess this is where an algorithm works best, like how it is in Threads (if there is enough data of course).)

@liaizon Yep! I will. Thank you for collecting them!I together! We need it.

(P.s. I suddenly recalled there was an idea about creating mascots. And reminded me of my private list of emojis for each software, LOL.)

@EllenInEdmonton @jane23c Truth. I'm now expecting an upwards trend in the next episodes.

Also, it was good that they didn't dwell on the FL's divorce case the entire series. I was expecting they'll do that, which is a common style in #Kdrama. But surprisingly, it was only part of the character's development and growth. For a divorce attorney and first time writer, she's doing great!

@jane23c Yep. They should start their own ethical firm.

I'm starting to wonder if the author, herself a divorce attorney, is dreaming about such a firm or already attempted it but the real world was harsh against attorneys with ethics and heart? So, she's just wrote it as a drama?

“I can't take it anymore” re: #GuildWars2 #GW2JW

https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/1f3b1dj/i_cant_take_it_anymore/

Well… it's always discussed in the 2nd map how bad it is. Based on what I've witnessed, a lot of people were very disappointed, including the meta.

#GW2

@Rentlar Do you have an example?

Many argued during Twitter Migration 2.0 that algorithms are important in content discovery. However, in #Threads where there is an algorithm, people still complain how they are seeing things they don't want to see, and not discovering content that they like, and Threads also have a "Not interested" feature on top of the algorithm.

There are also people complaining about the exact same thing about The #ATmosphere network even though they were provided with a lot of moderation and discovery features than most other SNS.

If people are complaining for the same reasons in any of these networks and platforms, is it not because the user is growing their network incorrectly and/or randomly, or lack of it? Because algorithm or not, moderation and discovery tools or not, it's the same complaints.

The #Fediverse iconography by @liaizon

https://fediverse.wake.st

#ActivityPub #icons

Seriously, stop blaming the network/platform/software/protocol if you are not seeing the content you want to see, or seeing content you don't want to see.

Every #SNS, or #SocialMedia network, is based on (1) who you follow; and (2) who you and the people you follow interact with.

In other words, what you see and don't see was based on your how you're growing your own network. That is your personal "observable network".

It gets worse in platforms with algorithms because they push far more similar content you wouldn't normally see if you don't have any connection path to those (again, who the people you're following are interacting with).

In platforms without an algorithm, like most #Fediverse software, the closest you can get to something similar is your "Instance timeline/feed" and "Fediverse timeline/feed", which are generally 'hidden' behind another tab/section. Not like in, for example, #Threads, "For You" is the default. ("For You" is currently like the "Instance timeline/feed" but with algorithms.)

If you're seeing too much tech mumbo jumbo, you're probably following a couple of tech accounts. Or, maybe, you're just following one techie account but they're far too active in this type of content.

You want to see more art content, you have to find and follow them. Use hashtags and see who else are using it and follow those accounts you like. Or, if you like things being fed to you through an algorithm, you have to keep feeding that algorithm with keywords so it will learn what you want (again, like in Threads).

What you see and don't see is based on how you're growing your network. It's no different from your offline life, you see and hear only the things people that surrounds you are sharing.

It is not the fault of the software/platform/protocol/instance/algorithm (or lack thereof). It's all about #YOU, you are center of your "observable network". Just like how planet Earth is the center of its own "observable universe".

A better #Mastodon shirtcode for #Hugo / #GoHugo powered sites.

https://mandarismoore.com/2024/08/16/introducing-stoot-for.html

#stoot

#GoLang #SSG #StaticSite #Jamstack

I hope #ArenaNet will not be affected by the bleeding #NCsoft

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240908050113

#GuildWars #GuildWars2 #GW2 #GW

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What am I saying?

We should learn to share our experiences so people other people are aware what they should and should not do.

Don't wait for our respective governments. Interact on the grassroots level.

For example, those in China and Northern Vietnam, next time there's a Super Typhoon coming your way… halt everything you're doing and concentrate on safety and preparedness. Once the typhoon makes landfall, stay at home or in offices. Never ever go outside while strong winds are hammering where you are.

Did you know that you can get killed by a simple screw flying through those strong winds? Or beheaded by a flying roof? Or just get blown off?

That's the power of typhoons, most especially super typhoons. Trust us, we know.

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Don't get me wrong, this is about experiences.

Here's another comparison. In the tornado corridor in the US, people there know what to do when there's a tornado warning, and once a tornado touches down. They prepare for it, and they secure themselves.

Here in the Philippines, because tornadoes are rare―it used to be common centuries ago―people come out to film a tornado. Most, if not all, have no sense of preparedness and security. (And tornadoes here are not as big as those in the US.) we're not even talking about watersprouts, which are more common than regular tornadoes.

It's weird to see videos of people being “business as usual” despite the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yagi in China and Northern VietNam.

I guess this brings to light how our experiences matter. For example, here in the Philippines, even if it is not a super typhoon, we take precautions and prepare.

If it is a a level before super typhoon, or a super typhoon itself, we secure everything and prepare for the worse. We pack food, we move stuff to the second floor, we secure outside plants, our roofs, windows, and so on.

AND, outside travel halts. If there's a need to go to work, we go to work a day before we start to feel the strong winds and stay there. Absolutely no one outside other than rescuers or if it really is needed (emergency rescue for example).

The reason for this is that the Philippines is in what is called the #TyphoonBelt. Getting hit by strong typhoons, even before Super Typhoons became a thing, is part of our existence. Thus, we know how dangerous it is and can be.

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And #RunningManPhilippines Season 02 concluded.

It was more fun, more creative, & the runners were more natural, like how Filipinos actually play off-screen.

Grats to the season winner! Onward to Season 03!

#RMPH #RMPH2 #RunningManPH #RunningManPH2 #Philippines #Pilipinas #TV @tv @pilipinas @philippines

Running Man Philippines ★★★★★★★★★☆ https://trakt.tv/comments/711487 #RunningManPhilippines #trakt

“How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/technology/telegram-crime-terrorism.html

#Telegram #Chat #Messenger #InstantMessenger #IM

“the DMA requires that it provide an option in WhatsApp and Messenger to connect with interoperable third-party messaging services and apps”

https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/06/meta-will-let-third-party-apps-place-calls-to-whatsapp-and-messenger-users-in-2027/

#Messaging #Chat #InstantMessenger #Messenger #IM #WhatsApp #Matrix