🎓 Doc Freemo 🇳🇱 @freemo@qoto.org

@randahl As far as I know that only shows trending hashtags, not trending posts. a post can havbe no views but if it uses a trending hash tag it would show up.

Also we dont neccesarly want an algorithm that simply shows us what is popular to others. A good algorithm will show me what would be popular for me specifically. As in what **I** will like and want to see, not what others like and want to see.

@dcdeejay

Those type of blanket statements are reductionist and generally harmful.

@randahl One of the biggest up sides **and** down sides is the lack of algorithm. Most of us want an algorithm, we just want one that works for us.

I'd be all for an algorithm that users can control, tweak, turn off, select settings, etc. I would love to have the better content show higher as long as it is defining "better" based on what I want.

@Savvyhomestead

True... I could also remember a time when a liberal could criticise the democrats without being called a Nazi.

These two things arent unrelated.

@lonelyowl13

He saw a video from smarter everyday. He was upset that he felt it was promoting creationism, where I me and several other people from qoto and other servers on that thread were saying they didnt see it. Despite being polite he got irate and defensive and eventually rage quit or something (seems he blocked me, possibly).

Now seems he found some random dude ont he internet who had the same opinion as him and he thinks that means I should apologize or something ::shrug::

@Ambulocetus

@Ambulocetus

I did.

All I see is that you found someone somewhere o the internet who agreed with you. Why would that make me want to apologize?

@cobratbq

Haha, I try :)

@cobratbq yea, I am not defining pooping as just the expulsion of waste, that happens at every level. I am referring to pooping as the storing of waste in a sack that gets released at some later point. It presumes multicellular and the first evolution of a digestive tract. My guess is the first real poop was little more than a sack where cellular waste was collected so some water or other resource can be reclaimed before ejection.

@Timurkaa@shitpost.poridge.club Most likely the first creature to poop didnt think much of it. If i had to guess it was some multicellular creature who just happened to create a cavity to capture the waste and reclaim some water or other resource from it. It likely wouldnt have developed any sensory nerves to detect or know its pooping till later in its evolution.

I cant stop thinking about the fact that at some point during evolution there is some poor soul that was the first creature to ever poop. Could you imagine how traumatic it must have been to be the first living creature ever to have to poop :)

@TheOldGuy

The issue isnt if they have the legal right, we all know they do.

The real reason this is an issue is because the USA, and I think others, offered to help with weaponry on the condition that the weaponry provided would not be used to advance into Russia.

Now I think this condition was an unfair one, so I dont really mind that they ignored it. But the issue isnt about law its about what the USA should do, and what consequences there will be for the Ukraine. If it means we cut off support that may be the end for Ukraine.

@louis From a casual observation there does appear to be a strong connection to the native language.

That said I vaguely remember some study that showed languages that produce sounds quickly do not correlate to greater information exchange. Basically all people exchange information largely at the same rate but in some languages that requires more "sounds per idea" than in others, those languages tend to sound like they are talking quickly.

@joeinwynnewood

In fact, you've done more to QED my original point of how the left is extremely toxic to criticism that blocking you would be counter productive. You're continued responses arer doing more to prove the very thing your arguing against than any response from me could have ever hoped to do.... why int he world would I block that, its gold!

@marcelias @HalfHeartedFanatic @gfjacobs @Burnt_Veggies @CoachMark @WrenArcher @kamalaharrisforpresidentnews

@joeinwynnewood

> Interesting that you felt it necessary to respond and that you think you're the one due an apology.

My mistake, I thought you were addressing me. Carry on then.

> Why don't you just block me?

Why would I do that?

> Seems like you need to continue to engage despite "not being interested in debating".

I never said you cant talk to me or engage in any capacity. I expressed a disinterest in talking about certain topics, no more, no less.

@marcelias @HalfHeartedFanatic @gfjacobs @Burnt_Veggies @CoachMark @WrenArcher @kamalaharrisforpresidentnews

@joeinwynnewood

> May I ask what you've done/are doing to move things in a direction where a Democratic Socialist could be someone with broad support?

You can ask. But after quite a few messages of you violating very clear boundaries I set it has soured me on wanting to have any conversation with you as it gives a clear indication it will be quite toxic and unrewarding for everyone involved.

If you'd like to apologize for your behavior, such as insults and personal attacks, and I feel that apology is sincere I'd be more than happy to make another attempt at engaging with you. But right now, you've convinced me there is no value in interacting with you.

@HalfHeartedFanatic @gfjacobs @Burnt_Veggies @CoachMark @WrenArcher @kamalaharrisforpresidentnews

@joeinwynnewood yes, to express an opinion that you think is wrong and a mischaracterization, and refusing to debate it further is absolutely respectful. Even if i happen to be wrong about my opinion there is nothing disrespectful about refusing to engage with someone who has behaved toxicly and given every indication it would be a waste of my time.