Elon Musk says new X users have to pay to tweet: “Unfortunately, a small fee for new user write access is the only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots,” Musk said Monday ... “Current AI (and troll farms) can pass ‘are you a bot’ with ease.”

neolib · 2024-04-16T02:16:40+00:00

anonchatgpt.com rocks!

How would one explain to aliens why Jesus was crucified on planet Earth, and not on some other planet, for example, the native planet of those aliens?

One possible explanation could be that Jesus was crucified on Earth because it was the chosen location for his sacrifice. According to Christian beliefs, Jesus came to Earth to fulfill a divine plan to save humanity from sin, and his crucifixion was a crucial part of that plan. It is possible that the events surrounding Jesus' life, death, and resurrection were specifically ordained to take place on Earth as part of a larger cosmic plan.

Additionally, it could be argued that Jesus' crucifixion on Earth served as a powerful symbol for all intelligent beings in the universe, regardless of their planetary origins. The act of sacrifice and redemption that Jesus underwent is seen as a universal message of love, forgiveness, and salvation that transcends any one planet or species. Therefore, it may be that the significance of Jesus' crucifixion goes beyond the physical location of Earth and speaks to the spiritual needs of all sentient beings in the cosmos.

Ultimately, the reasons for Jesus' crucifixion on Earth may be part of a larger mystery that transcends our understanding. It is possible that there are spiritual forces at work in the universe that we cannot fully comprehend, and that the crucifixion of Jesus was a unique event meant to have significance for all intelligent beings, no matter where they may come from.

neolib · 2024-04-16T01:51:25+00:00

That's probably Milei's rabbi, see these posts on the topic:

https://saidit.net/s/WorldPolitics/comments/butw/argentinas_presidentelect_javier_milei_gave_his/

https://saidit.net/s/WorldPolitics/comments/bz2x/javier_milei_the_new_president_of_argentina_known/

https://ynet-pic1.yit.co.il/picserver5/crop_images/2023/11/23/H1okko34T/H1okko34T_0_0_972_507_0_x-large.jpg

neolib · 2024-04-16T01:45:31+00:00

June 6, 2023

neolib · 2024-04-16T01:35:56+00:00

The better question is how would you explain to aliens why Jesus was crucified on planet Earth.

neolib · 2024-04-15T18:56:01+00:00

Do you think this doesn't count as US involvement?

On April 13 and the morning of April 14, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, supported by U.S. European Command destroyers, successfully engaged and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAV) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.

https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1779651553789362216

neolib · 2024-04-15T17:48:30+00:00

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DJT

neolib · 2024-04-15T17:17:20+00:00

He's incel first of all, and a fan of right-wing grifters like Andrew Tate or Elon Musk (he just made "elonmusk7" account).

neolib · 2024-04-15T16:33:14+00:00

Oh, a new account of yabbit!

neolib · 2024-04-15T14:19:36+00:00

It's sneako/yabbit/whatever

neolib · 2024-04-13T20:12:46+00:00

The Times of Israel's liveblog: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-13-2024/

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in a press statement confirms that dozens of drones launched from Iran are heading toward Israel.

He says the Israeli Air Force is tracking the drones, while noting that they will take several hours to reach the country.

https://twitter.com/manniefabian/status/1779239391036146144 (thread)

Israel is facing a multi-front attack by Iran and their proxies. OSINT indicates that drones have been launched from Yemen, Iraq, and Iran proper. These drones are the same “Shahed” drones that have been terrorizing Ukrainian cities, and will take hours to reach Israel - at least 6 hours if launched from Iran.

https://twitter.com/IsraelWarRoom/status/1779242628288286987

UPD The Guardian's liveblog: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/apr/13/iran-launches-drone-attack-against-israel

neolib · 2024-04-13T17:49:39+00:00

President Biden is returning to the White House (from a weekend visit to Delaware) to meet with staff re. Iran’s threat of action on Israel. That signaling alone suggests tonight might be the night. Tensions remain sky-high region-wide.

https://twitter.com/Charles_Lister/status/1779191159937458412

neolib · 2024-04-13T15:28:12+00:00

"93% upvoted" on /r/transgender/ for some reason:

https://old.reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1c2bdz2/this_isnt_how_good_scientific_debate_happens/ (https://archive.is/mqfyC)

UPD Funny quotes from comments:

I assume this is another hatchet job from our 'friends' on the 'left'.

It's just hate - the guardian is a hate rag.

given The Economist's continued desperate pleas for other English speaking nations to adapt the UK's approach on this

Good quality research cannot be done when genocide is being threatened.

it's from the guardian, which, just like every other major UK media, is transphobic.

neolib · 2024-04-13T15:23:32+00:00

Some selected quotes:

The paper, which summarised the state of relevant research, was met with an immediate backlash. “I’ve been accused of being an anti-trans activist, and that now comes up on Google and is never going to go away,” Baxendale said. “Imagine what it’s like if that is the first thing that comes up when people Google you? Anyone who publishes in this field has got to be prepared for that.”

...

After publishing her review, Baxendale was contacted by a senior expert outside the UK who said they had walked away from a study after being told the team would only publish “positive” findings.

neolib · 2024-04-13T13:32:06+00:00

A video seen by AP appears to show an attack on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz that a Mideast defense official alleges Iran carried out on Saturday. The video appears to show a helicopter flying over the vessels as commandos fast-roped down to the ship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh3AQTBcGQQ

neolib · 2024-04-12T14:44:18+00:00

No, I won't. I want to know what's happening in the world, and your favorite bloggers don't know shit.

neolib · 2024-04-12T14:36:40+00:00

Do you prefer listening to random people which retell news to you with an added spin?

neolib · 2024-04-12T13:35:53+00:00

Israel is bracing for a worst-case scenario that U.S. officials believe could materialize within just hours — the possibility of a direct attack on Israeli soil by Iran in retaliation for a strike almost two weeks ago that killed seven Iranian military officers. Iran has vowed to take revenge for Israel killing its commanders, who were hit by an April 1 strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria's capital.

Two U.S. officials told CBS News that a major Iranian attack against Israel was expected as soon as Friday, possibly to include more than 100 drones and dozens of missiles aimed at military targets inside the country.

The officials said it would be challenging for the Israelis to defend against an attack of such a magnitude, and while they held out the possibility that the Iranians could opt for a smaller-scale attack to avoid a dramatic escalation, their retaliation was believed to be imminent.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-iran-hamas-war-us-travel-warning-middle-east-conflict/ (April 12, 2024 / 8:58 AM EDT)

UPD

Israel is bracing for a direct and unprecedented attack by Iran on government targets as soon as Saturday, according to people familiar with western intelligence assessments, a move that has the potential to trigger an all-out regional war.

The assault from Iranian soil has emerged as one of the main scenarios expected by the Jewish state and its allies, said the people, who asked not to be identified as they aren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly. A bombardment with drones and precision missiles could come within the next 48 hours, they said.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/israel-bracing-for-potential-direct-attack-from-iran-in-days (April 12, 2024 at 1:15 PM UTC)

neolib · 2024-04-12T11:18:55+00:00

The US is seeking to deter Iran from carrying out a retaliatory strike against Israel with concerted declarations of commitment to Israeli security, while at the same time trying to prevent the outbreak of a major regional war, officials in Washington have said.

...

US officials say much will depend on the specifics of any Iranian attack. If Israel intercepts incoming missiles or drones, or if they fall harmlessly wide of their mark, the Biden administration will appeal to Netanyahu’s government not to act rashly. If any Iranian attack causes significant Israeli casualties either on Israeli soil or at any Israeli mission or institution abroad, however, Israel would be entitled to a forceful response in the eyes of the administration.

The head of US Central Command, Gen Michael E Kurilla, arrived in Israel on Thursday, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder told journalists, reportedly to coordinate the response to the anticipated Iranian action with his Israeli counterparts.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/11/us-confirms-israel-support-in-face-of-iran-reprisal (11 Apr 2024 20.38 BST)

neolib · 2024-04-11T14:00:35+00:00

An officer assigned to the area engaged a 15-year-old who Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says was armed with a gun. Sources say the 15-year-old was armed with an assault rifle. The officer shot the teen once in his left arm and once in his left leg when police say he did not drop the gun.

...

While officers were responding to this active shooting scene, a 15-year-old girl was struck by a Philadelphia Police patrol wagon. She was transported to CHOP by PFD medics, where she was listed in stable condition with a fractured leg.

...

Police say they do not believe the suspects were connected to the peaceful celebration as two groups were firing at each other in the park right before police arrived to the scene.

neolib · 2024-04-11T08:47:40+00:00

Archived: https://archive.is/I6ijU

Israel’s foreign minister threatened Wednesday that his country’s forces would strike Iran directly if the Islamic Republic launched an attack from its territory against Israel.

https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-retaliation-killed-general-b2e8625500409405c9dc88731063fa71

neolib · 2024-04-11T07:33:19+00:00

Ars Technica piece:

https://saidit.net/s/space/comments/ciro/dark_energy_might_not_be_constant_after_all_first/

neolib · 2024-04-09T22:52:56+00:00

Poal doesn't seem to be shut down right now? https://poal.co/all/new

neolib · 2024-04-08T19:35:11+00:00

Are you an American sex offender who is planning to move to Russia too?

neolib · 2024-04-08T17:39:36+00:00

Associated Press's livestream:

Solar eclipse 2024 LIVE: Watch livestream from Mexico, New York, more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_aPG0AeG1s

neolib · 2024-04-08T17:00:04+00:00

As someone on HN said:

The difference is that in India, it's his friends in the far right that censored things at the whims of their president. In Brazil, his friends in the far right composed by Bolsonaro supporters are the ones being investigated for a coup attempt and had their accounts blocked by Brazilian judiciary (not by the president's whim).

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39965480

neolib · 2024-04-08T02:13:10+00:00

Virustotal says:

4/92 security vendors flagged this URL as malicious

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/331648ecb91c9aa4d52d2368ffb8b4332b3128bc932b9bd455a5dbe4a6984569?nocache=1

neolib · 2024-04-07T14:37:38+00:00

When searching for the fundamental building blocks of the universe you find essentially pixels

In case you missed this story:

AIPAC is expected to spend $100 million across its political entities in 2024, taking aim at candidates they deem insufficiently supportive of Israel

https://saidit.net/s/WorldPolitics/comments/cduz/aipac_is_expected_to_spend_100_million_across_its/

neolib · 2024-04-02T14:30:48+00:00

Updated title:

Israeli airstrike kills 7 aid workers in Gaza, Netanyahu says it was 'unintentional'

neolib · 2024-04-02T14:05:59+00:00

Who was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, the senior Iranian general killed in Damascus?

https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/02/who-was-mohammad-reza-zahedi-the-senior-iranian-general-killed-in-damascus/

UPD

Zahedi was a commander of al-Quds force and the most senior Iranian military official to be killed since the assassination of Qassem Suleimani

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/02/mohammad-reza-zahedi-who-was-the-iranian-commander-killed-in-an-israeli-strike-in-syria

The U.S. told Iran that it "had no involvement" or advanced knowledge of an Israeli strike on a diplomatic compound in Syria that killed a senior Iranian general, according to a U.S. official.

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/02/iran-embassy-syria-israel-strike-biden

neolib · 2024-04-02T14:01:47+00:00

For example:

Unit 731 ... was a covert biological and chemical warfare research and development unit of the Imperial Japanese Army that engaged in lethal human experimentation and biological weapons manufacturing during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) and World War II. It killed an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 people.

Unit 731 was responsible for some of the most notorious war crimes committed by the Japanese armed forces. It routinely conducted tests on people who were dehumanized and internally referred to as "logs". Experiments included disease injections, controlled dehydration, biological weapons testing, hypobaric pressure chamber testing, vivisection, organ harvesting, amputation, and standard weapons testing. Victims included not only kidnapped men, women (including pregnant women) and children but also babies born from the systemic rape perpetrated by the staff inside the compound.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731

neolib · 2024-04-02T08:05:55+00:00

I can confirm, this one is pretty cool (rated it 7/10 on imdb).

neolib · 2024-03-31T18:13:34+00:00

Last time I looked into this I found out this shit is actually called "Cloudflare Turnstile", and it basically fingerprints your browser (and probably IP matters too):

For Turnstile, the actual act of checking a box isn’t important, it’s the background data we’re analyzing while the box is checked that matters. We find and stop bots by running a series of in-browser tests, checking browser characteristics, native browser APIs, and asking the browser to pass lightweight tests (ex: proof-of-work tests, proof-of-space tests) to prove that it’s an actual browser.

https://saidit.net/s/technology/comments/blx4/cloudflare_turnstile/ (source links there)

neolib · 2024-03-31T03:21:57+00:00

Archived: https://archive.is/eAiX2

neolib · 2024-03-30T19:28:44+00:00

Now, Diaz and her family wish only for Gary Anderson, the man convicted in the punch that put Tapia in the hospital, to be charged with his murder. A translator said Anderson was convicted of misdemeanor assault in the case and sentenced to three years, though a friend of the family says he walked out of jail in six months.

neolib · 2024-03-30T17:28:55+00:00

https://south-africa.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/blyde-river-canyon.jpg

neolib · 2024-03-30T02:31:01+00:00

Seamounts of the Southeast Pacific | 4K ROV Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh8RtuuFhsY

neolib · 2024-03-29T17:58:58+00:00

I asked anonchatgpt.com:

What is legality of doxxing in United States in a case when it means connecting a real name to an anonymous social media account, without harassment?

In the United States, doxxing is not explicitly illegal in most cases. However, it can potentially lead to legal consequences if it involves harassment, threats, or other illegal activity. Connecting a real name to an anonymous social media account without engaging in harassment may not be illegal per se, but it could still have negative consequences for the individual being doxxed, such as loss of privacy and potential harm to their reputation.

In some cases, doxxing could potentially violate state laws regarding privacy, harassment, or cyberstalking. Additionally, some online platforms have their own terms of service that prohibit doxxing and could result in the user being banned or facing legal action.

Overall, while the legality of doxxing in the specific case mentioned may depend on the circumstances and laws of the jurisdiction where it occurs, it is generally best to avoid engaging in this behavior to protect the privacy and well-being of individuals online.

neolib · 2024-03-29T17:45:06+00:00

I doubt just mentioning someone's name online is a criminal offense.

neolib · 2024-03-29T17:30:57+00:00

Here's Reuters story: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/civilians-military-killed-after-israeli-strikes-aleppo-syrian-army-says-2024-03-29/

I wanted to submit it initially, but after reading decided it spends too much (like 2/3) on Lebanon story instead of what headline says.

neolib · 2024-03-29T17:03:23+00:00

My view on the controversial topic of doxxing:

Name, age (in years), general occupation (without company name), city of residence - ok

Physical address, phone number, SSN, passport scan, birth date, company name - not ok

In this case phone number was shared, and therefore this is not ok.

neolib · 2024-03-29T16:37:58+00:00

Looks like legit Indian media: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CNN-News18

neolib · 2024-03-29T15:51:20+00:00

The girl had told her friend that she’d met a man, later identified as 32-year-old Trevon Nathaniel Langstaff, on a Reddit page about runaways, prosecutors said.

...

The girl said Langstaff “harbored runaways” and “currently had two other teenagers staying with him,” officials said.

neolib · 2024-03-28T15:16:45+00:00

Apparently this is the source: https://twitter.com/LyricVault/status/1772736530123026472

From that account's profile:

Dedicated to satire — nothing posted here represents actual facts or news. Purely for laughs.

UPD Reddit discussion:

https://old.reddit.com/r/lanadelrey/comments/1bpkq7x/uhm/

This made me laugh:

That's not true. She would never promote her album!

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