Try it and report back. I’m genuinely curious to see if it’s what you’re claiming it to be on your end, cause I have yet to see any FOSS Lemmy apps getting triggered in DDG, no matter what links I click. Maybe I’m just lucky?
The biggest alarm in this thread is everyone thinking that apps are at the whim of advertising companies and completely innocent on their part. They are not. Ads can work without trackers and devs can prevent users from being tracked within embedded browsers.
That’s like saying it’s not the bouncer who left the door wide open but the underage kids’ fault for being in a club. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s fair that the bouncer refuses to do their job until they get paid, but in this case it feels almost like the unpaid bouncer is actively inviting underage teens into the club.
Thank you! That’s exactly what I’d like to know.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing but I’m pretty sure it’s because Sync allows it to happen. I’ve been using multiple Lemmy apps for months now, and I’m sure I’d have at least accidentally clicked on some links. However, none of the FOSS apps have ever shown up on DDG, not even once. To confirm this, I’ve just clicked on a whole bunch of ads and links (even the shady ones) on all the apps, including Reddit, all of which are only opened in embedded browsers. Apart from Sync and Reddit’s tracking attempts going through the roof on DDG, none of the other apps even showed up.
Devs should, at the very least, have the power to implement privacy restrictions in embedded browsers and pick non-tracking advertisements, none of which Sync has been doing, as they have clearly said so in their Privacy Policy (credits to being honest, I guess?).
Can someone who has paid $20 for the ad-free version confirm that this stops happening (or not) once the ads are gone?
Reddit still holds a ton of valuable info in niche topics which will take Lemmy years to build, and that’s only if the niche communities here ever see the light of day. I’ve deleted most of the useless content I have there, but the more helpful ones I’ll leave for the sake of others like me who still visit occasionally for answers you can’t get anywhere else.
Well, the crackdown has definitely scared the market and wiped out more than $1 trillion worth of stock value. It’s a fascinating case study of the fusion between communism and capitalism, as well as the convergence of centralized control and economic liberalism.
I don’t know if that’s really a good thing, but they have done quite a few decent things like cracking down on the rich for tax evasion (and using the billions “donated” by big corps to provide aid to the lower SES population), and the famous for grooming and sexual assaults. I’m no fan of an authoritarian regime, but there aren’t many places in this world where the rich and famous suffer the consequences of fucking around.
nods I used to sleep with the door shut and locked, and the home alarm on whenever I was out. That’s no longer true ever since the queen demanded that I do neither.
It’s the App Tracking Protection function in Duckduckgo’s browser.
Ahhh ok thanks for that! I was looking in the wrong place all along. Wonder why dev didn’t just place this option in or at least next to Sync Ultra. I’ll probably hold out till I see what Boost has to offer first.
Where do I find the $20 option? That’s all I see on the android app.
This, in the span of 30mins or less. It’s a major turnoff. I’ve considered getting the lifetime ad-free version but I’m not paying USD170 just for an app. Got to give credit where credit’s due though, Sync is hands down the best Lemmy app I’ve used so far.
Not sure if it’s a bug or feature, but it’s almost impossible to delete all traces of your accounts on Lemmy since they get copied to other instances, which don’t disappear even after you’ve “deleted” your accounts. I’ve tested this myself. I can still click into my deleted profile from another instance and the comments are all still there too.
Just move on to other instances and remember, no take-backsies!
I stand corrected. Thank you for educating me. I just assumed that previous NLP algorithms were not too far off from LLM in terms of capabilities, which is apparently not the case.
The “breakthrough” likely happened a long time ago, but as with all tech, it was only recently accessible to the general public. LLM alone isn’t even that sophisticated to begin with.
AI assistant will soon be an essential part of our lives. It will handle grocery shopping based on your dietary requirements, conduct basic diagnosis of your health, create personalized software, books, music, and movies on the fly for you, do your taxes and offer financial advices. All these are already happening.
Probably because most of us are sorting by top 6/12 hours since there isn’t enough content to keep us entertained every couple of hours if we sort by top day, which will obviously improve as we grow.
There’s a game called Journey which is… mystically beautiful? It’s mystical because it’s basically just a walking sim with a few puzzles to solve in between, but yet it really draws out the emotions. I’ve played many games like this but nothing trumps Journey yet.
It’s mostly single player but if you play it online, once in a while you’ll come across a fellow traveler from another instance whom you can share the journey with for a while, or not.
Optical illusion is most likely the reason instead of engine brake if your vehicle slows down significantly in certain areas and doesn’t on other downhills with “similar” angle.
There is this slope near a waterfall around where I live. If you put your car in neutral gear at the bottom of the slope, it rolls “up” the hill. We named it magnetic hill back in high school, but I later found out that it is just an optical illusion that happens everywhere around the world. Basically some uphills look like downhills and vice versa. Google “gravity hill”.
Got me curious so I asked ChatGPT how a good conversation on a date looks like:
Sure! Here’s a conversation that could work well on a date:
Person A: Hi there! It’s great to finally meet you in person. How was your day?
Person B: Hi! I’m so happy to meet you too. My day was good, thanks for asking. How about yours?
Person A: It was pretty good, just a usual day at work. By the way, you look amazing tonight!
Person B: Aw, thank you! You’re looking great too. So, tell me, what are your hobbies or interests?
Person A: I love hiking and being outdoors. It’s so refreshing to explore nature. How about you?
Person B: That sounds wonderful! I enjoy reading and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Oh, and I love to travel too.
Person A: Traveling is such a great way to learn and experience new things. Do you have any favorite destinations?
Person B: Definitely! I loved exploring Japan and experiencing its rich culture. But I also enjoy beach destinations for relaxation. What about you?
Person A: Japan sounds fascinating! I’m a fan of beach destinations too, especially in warm tropical places. So, what do you do for work?
Person B: I work as a graphic designer. It’s a creative job, and I enjoy it. How about you?
Person A: That’s cool! I work in marketing. It’s challenging but rewarding. By the way, what kind of music do you like?
Person B: I enjoy a wide range of music, but lately, I’ve been into indie and alternative. How about you?
Person A: Nice! I’m more into classic rock and a bit of jazz. We should totally go to a concert together sometime.
Person B: That sounds like a fantastic idea! I’d love that. So, do you have any upcoming travel plans or exciting events?
Person A: Not at the moment, but I’m planning a trip to the mountains next month. I can’t wait for the adventure.
Person B: That sounds like a fun trip! Let me know how it goes. Maybe we can share travel stories over our next date?
Person A: I’d love that! I’m really enjoying our time together. You’re such an interesting and engaging person.
Person B: Thank you! I feel the same way. I’m glad we got to meet. Looking forward to more great moments together.
The conversation revolves around getting to know each other’s interests, hobbies, and preferences while maintaining a positive and engaged atmosphere. It’s important to be genuinely interested in each other and to share experiences and stories that can create a connection. Remember to be yourself and enjoy the moment!
Almost always digital on my tablet or phone these days (I have a Kindle too but just can’t get used to the display), but I’ll buy physical copies to keep and/or give away if I really like them.