Julian O.

In the '90s, Usenet had "*plonk*". It was a simple response you gave, like "Ok, Boomer", just before you "killfiled" someone. It was the sound of being blocked. Twitter needs that.

@sxcxh Hey, are you using X more than Facebook? I invited you to something on Facebook, and now I am hassling you on other social media - Julian

@slatticus @zachxbt You are, unsurprisingly, missing the point. Not everyone is so smart and diligent and observant as you. That doesn't mean they deserve to lose all their money, and software professionals need to discuss how to prevent it.

@Julian_O @zachxbt dawg no lack of research could lead me to believe that a dm like this was real lol i’ve received countless. victim had it coming

1/ Here is an overview of one of the better executed scams I have seen in recent times so I figured I would share with the community as a cautionary tale. A few weeks ago I received a DM from a follower who lost $245K after accidentally downloading malware onto their computer.

@slatticus @zachxbt Read up on the "Just World Fallacy".

@zachxbt nah falling for dms like this is absurd

@kareem_carr >300 lines is code smell. Code smell doesn't mean it is wrong, but it should be alerting you to a potential problem.

For a complex coding project, how many lines should a single file contain on average? I suspect the answer to this is language independent, but some languages can do a lot more in a lot fewer lines.

@irondog70 @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP I got this from your own statements "1st Amendment works for everybody, smarty!" and that the US Government only imposes "reasonable" conditions. These statements require trust in the US courts and legislature.

@Julian_O @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP I trust no government! Where did you get this conclusion. You're logic is stunning.

A Colorado web designer who the U.S. Supreme Court ruled could refuse to make a wedding website for gay couples had cited a request from a man who says he never asked to work with her. apnews.com/article/suprem…

@irondog70 @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP Exactly what I mean by head-nodding foolishness. You pretend to agree with your interlocutor. You pretend to be humble. Yet, what you don't do is admit you are wrong about the nonsense you spill, and stop spilling it.

@Julian_O @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP I find myself pondering about the extent of your legal expertise. Your profound wisdom in this subject surpasses any aspirations I could ever conceive of.

@irondog70 @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP You don't trust the Senegal government, but you trust your own, even as you complain that your media is not reporting what every other country's media is reporting.

@Julian_O @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP You're always right! Go Senegal! great soccer team, but I wouldn't ever trust their government and how freedom of speech is implemented. The short analysis has been delivered to you.

@irondog70 @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP ChatGPT? That's not an analysis. It is more biased than any of the sources you have complained about. The simple fact is you have zero idea about Free Speech around the world, and you are just making shit up. Perhaps it is time to knock off the head-nodding foolishness.

🤣 Just a quick ChatGPT comparison, gives the USA on top of the so called better democracies or countries with more freedom: "Comparing the freedom of speech across different countries is a complex task as it involves various legal, cultural, and societal factors. The assessment of which country has more freedom of speech can depend on different criteria and perspectives. However, I can provide a general overview of the free speech landscape in the countries you mentioned: 1. United States: The United States has strong protections for free speech under the First Amendment, which provides broad safeguards for individuals to express their opinions, even controversial or offensive ones. The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently upheld a robust interpretation of free speech rights. 2. Canada: Canada also recognizes freedom of speech as a fundamental right, but it has certain limitations. Hate speech, for instance, can be restricted under Canadian law if it promotes discrimination or incites violence. Canada employs a proportionality test to balance free speech with other societal considerations. 3. England: England has a long-standing tradition of protecting free speech, although it does not have an explicit constitutional guarantee like the United States. There are legal limitations on hate speech, defamation, and incitement to violence. England also has laws that criminalize certain types of offensive or abusive speech. 4. Australia: Australia recognizes freedom of speech as an implied constitutional right. However, it is not an absolute right and can be limited in certain circumstances, such as hate speech, incitement to violence, or defamation. Australia has laws in place that regulate speech deemed to be offensive, harmful, or discriminatory. 5. New Zealand: New Zealand provides legal protections for freedom of speech, but it also places some limits on certain types of expression. Hate speech, incitement to violence, and defamation are subject to legal restrictions. New Zealand has been considering reforms to strengthen hate speech laws in recent years. 6. Sweden: Sweden places a strong emphasis on freedom of expression and has legal protections in place. However, certain types of speech, such as hate speech or incitement to violence, are subject to legal restrictions. Sweden has a robust tradition of protecting freedom of the press and public access to information. 7. Finland: Finland upholds freedom of speech as a fundamental right. While there are limitations on hate speech, defamation, and incitement to violence, Finland generally has a permissive approach to free speech. Finland also values open access to information and protects journalistic freedom. 8. Iceland: Iceland has strong protections for freedom of expression and press freedom. The country is known for its progressive laws safeguarding freedom of speech. However, there are limitations on hate speech, defamation, and incitement to violence. It's important to note that the legal frameworks and societal norms regarding free speech can evolve over time, and there may be ongoing debates and discussions in each country about the appropriate balance between free speech and other societal considerations."

@irondog70 @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP That is it? That is your take down of Senegal, that, just like the USA, has freedom of expression enshrined in their constitution. You told us you would give us an analysis. Why are you lying?

@Julian_O @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP Senegal might give you the right to free shut up. 😅

@irondog70 @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP You agree with my satirical ridicule of your position. We have common ground! Now where is the promised takedown of the free speech rights of Denmark and Finland... Hell, I would even accept Senegal.

@Julian_O @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP I agree with this point. Our media is bias, as I've said it before. Unfortunately, Mass media of today leans heavily toward the left, Communist-Woke left.

@irondog70 @DaveNashville @K_Bjerhof @Wayne_K_Smith @AP I was wrong; you aren't wasting my time at all. You are *hilarious*. "Name a country, and I will explain why they don't have freedom of speech." "Here are four." "... American mainstream media isn't covering France riots! It doesn't matter how wrong I am, I am still right."

If you didn't get my point, that Free Speech exists in USA, only, it doesn't matter how many, fallacies you're finding in my statements about this matter.

@irondog70 @bentsolutionsau @Wayne_K_Smith @AP Thank you for wasting my time with a non sequitur.

@Julian_O @bentsolutionsau @Wayne_K_Smith @AP This is not showed on CNN, ABC, MSNBC, etc..., twitter.com/i/status/16749…

@irondog70 @bentsolutionsau @Wayne_K_Smith @AP Norway, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, or any of the 30+ countries that rank higher than the USA in the World Press Freedom Index: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Pre…

@bentsolutionsau @Julian_O @Wayne_K_Smith @AP Give me the name of one country that has Free Speech, friend. Please! I'm a moron in need of being educated more.

@irondog70 @Wayne_K_Smith @AP Do you at least understand *why* we are laughing at you? I didn't realise "American Exceptionalism" is called that because America has exceptions where other countries have conditions.

USA doesn't have condition, beside the reasonable exceptions as: Incitement to imminent lawless action: Speech that is intended to incite immediate violence or illegal activities is not protected. True threats: Speech that constitutes a genuine and credible threat of harm to individuals or specific groups is not protected. Fighting words: Speech that is likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction or cause a breach of the peace can be restricted. Obscenity: Speech or expression that is deemed to be obscene, as determined by a three-part test established by the Supreme Court, is not protected. Defamation: False statements that harm the reputation of individuals or entities and are not protected under defamation laws can lead to legal consequences. Child pornography: The creation, distribution, and possession of child pornography are not protected forms of speech and are illegal."

@irondog70 @Wayne_K_Smith @AP So, other countries have conditions, but the USA doesn't, "as long as <names one of the many of the USA's conditions>". Got it.

Nope! You're mistaken friend. It's called Free Speech there, but is not. Give me any country where you think that the Free Speech exists and I'll show you that they might be starting by enunciating Freedom to say whatever, but, eventually in a few paragraphs down you'll find out that you can't say much. One example is Hate Speech. I'm not liking that kind of speech, but The United States Constitution permits individuals to express verbal or written hatred (as long as it does not incite violence against others) without facing imprisonment. So, what country has this?

@EricCamden12 @pennjillette @SweetMattyD @DamnedJuggler I have fallen behind - I am still listening to Nov 2020 episodes. I now have a knot in the pit of my stomach, and I don't know how many months I will have it till I find out what happened.

@McKenzie_Ben Oooh! I *just* saw someone on my timeline complain about that. Maybe I can link to two people with the same problem and be helpful. It was... *checks notes* @McKenzie_Ben. Oh... sorry.

I should mention, I’m not looking for recommendations for other clients - just wondering if anyone else is having the same issue, as the services all report they’re working fine and I’ve not found any reported problems...

Hey folks - is anyone else using third-party Twitter clients? I use (and love) @tweetbot but just now some of my accounts have been deauthorised and the app is unable to get a token request from Twitter... (Hence why I’m on the web interface for this tweet.)

@ChrisMedlandF1 @thatGiacomoGuy @ZackBornstein You are working to maximise the chance that a single empty seat, if available, ends up next to you. It is a zero sum game; that means it is less likely to appear next to someone else. That someone else is losing because of your attempt to game the system.

@Julian_O @thatGiacomoGuy @ZackBornstein I’d feel pretty confident more people end up happier they got a better seat than they expected than anything else. But difference with OP is I don’t think you can be upset if someone doesn’t want the aisle/window - it’s their seat, their choice if they want to stay put.

losing my mind, just offered the aisle seat to the guy sitting between me and my gf on a flight, and he said he’d rather stay in the middle seat between us

@ChrisMedlandF1 @thatGiacomoGuy @ZackBornstein You are struggling to see the people who lose? How about all the individual travellers who have less chance of randomly enjoying sitting next to an empty space when you greedily try to grab it for yourself?

@thatGiacomoGuy @ZackBornstein I’ve done this a bunch of times with my fiancée to try and keep a middle seat empty, and always felt worst case all I’m ever doing is giving someone else a better seat for free if they happen to choose the middle between us. Struggling to see who loses here?

@1goodtern Black-and-White thinking doesn't help. If you think masks are 100% effective or 0% effective, you are dangerously wrong. Ditto: vaccines, RAT tests, PCR tests, ventilation, social distancing, mortality, mildness, effect on children, handwashing. Think in terms of probabilities.

If you could educate people about one thing to do with Covid, what would it be?