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Neurodivergent individuals are a thing. We do have different mechanisms of function for our respective brains.

That having been said, it is our cross to bear and the world isn’t necessarily making accommodations for us.

Not saying we shouldn’t donate to worthy causes, but if we’re going to call using free software without paying abuse, then there are many technology users to round up.

The front page of Lemmy, much like reddit, is full of fear and arguments.

Fear porn generates clicks and sells ad space.

With all due respect, there’s more in the direction you mention, but there’s more in the direction of opposing views, as well. This was the entire point of moving to the Fediverse: to get away from the restrictions and whims of u/spez and Big Tech.

Keep looking around and talking to other people. This is a better place than Reddit: you just haven’t stumbled upon all of the evidence yet. ;)

Respectfully, I’m giving OP the benefit of the doubt assuming they were either looking to get something c/offmychest or look for a solution. I think we offered them some. :)

There’s nothing wrong with controlling / filtering the things you allow into your news feed.

Yes, there is a need to stay informed, but TBH the only immediate things one really needs are:

• a weather radio [Canada] [US] to alert of impending doom from volcanic eruption, inclement weather, earthquake or civil unrest
• local weather forecast
• local traffic & news

All of which can be accomplished without a Twitter, Reddit or Fediverse news feed.

You can’t function if you’re in a bad headspace. If you need to restrict your news intake, not only is that OK, but it is at times required and healthy.

Google sometimes deplatforms people as well. Regardless of one’s politics, one can’t be positive it won’t happen to them should the winds change.

Source: am an ethical hacker/ red teamer.

What is the recommended on-ramp for someone with a CS degree and a networking background?

I ought to report this post for violating the rules. It’s not an unpopular opinion. 👍🏻

If I could have the engineering and enterprise acumen and portfolio and cash he does I would love nothing more than to be called a loser. That’s winning to me!

If you’re going to cite antisemitism, please tell me you don’t own any of these…

• any Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep from the late 90s to the late 2000s
  (Mercedes-Benz’ parent company partially owned Chrysler back then)
• any Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Merkur
  (company started by Henry Ford)
• Chrysler Crossfire, Dodge Charger, 2011-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee
  (all built on Mercedes-Benz platforms)
• Hino
• Sprinter
• Mercedes-Benz
• Mercedes-AMG
• Audi
• Bentley
• Lamborghini
• Seat
• Skoda
• Volkswagen
• BMW
• current-generation Toyota Supra
  (made by BMW)
• any Mini
  (owned by BMW)
• any Porsche

Volkswagen was literally started by the Third Reich and, along with Auto Union (then-parent of Audi), BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, utilized slave labor during WWII.

Henry Ford received the highest civilian honor bestowed by the Third Reich, the Grand Cross of the German Eagle.

While we’re at it, make sure you don’t have anything from the Associated Press (censored for and collaborated with the Third Reich), Chase (sold war bonds for the Third Reich), Hugo Boss (slave labor and Propaganda materials), IBM (provided information processing for extermination of Jews) or Agfa / BASF / Bayer (came from IG Farben, makers of Zyklon B used to exterminate Jews in gas chambers).

Do I use any of the above? Yes. My work van was assembled by Ford Otosan of Turkey. I have an upcoming trip insured by Allianz (provided insurance for concentration camp facilities and workers). I’m not the one objecting on the grounds of antisemitism, though.

I’ve never seen evidence of Elon Musk being an antisemite, but for the sake of discussion, let’s say it’s true. How many Jews have he or his enterprises exterminated?

Oh, and crush Hamas, people who properly exterminate Jews.

🇮🇱

Because it’s the in thing on Reddit in the Fediverse to hate Elon Musk.

Any intelligence agency who legitimately thought that app was ever secure after simple OSINT techniques reveal otherwise needs to be overhauled from the top down.

Skyyy roc-kets in flight!

I’m not condoning any of his alleged actions, but it’s neither Apple’s nor Alphabet’s place to unduly influence what I as a user do, say, think or feel.

Something on which we can all agree.

Oh, yes, please!!!

Getting in and out of a higher-riding vehicle with an upright seating position is more natural and comfortable, particularly for the elderly and/or infirm. Furthermore, we have engineered away most of the drawbacks of crossovers and SUVs.

Not anymore they’re not. Not in the U.S., at least.

Well, when a County drops nearly a million dollars on a bus stop, it’s not hard to understand why.