CantSt0pPoppin

CantSt0pPoppin, 8 months ago

Big or small the work is noted, respected and apricated!

CantSt0pPoppin, 9 months ago

This is seriously sad and awful that people would go this far to derail a community. It makes me concerned for other communities as well. Since they have succeeded in having shitpost closed does this mean they will just move on to the next community? That being said here is some very useful information on the subject and what can be done to help curb CSAM.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline: You can report CSAM to the CyberTipline online or by calling 1-800-843-5678. Your report will be forwarded to a law enforcement agency for investigation. The National Sexual Assault Hotline: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online. The hotline is available 24/7 and provides free, confidential support.

The National Child Abuse Hotline: If you suspect child abuse, you can call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453). The hotline is available 24/7 and provides free, confidential support. Thorn: Thorn is a non-profit organization that works to fight child sexual abuse. They provide resources on how to prevent CSAM and how to report it.

Stop It Now!: Stop It Now! is an organization that works to prevent child sexual abuse. They provide resources on how to talk to children about sexual abuse and how to report it.

Childhelp USA: Childhelp USA is a non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention and prevention services to children and families. They have a 24/7 hotline at 1-800-422-4453. Here are some tips to prevent CSAM:

Talk to your children about online safety and the dangers of CSAM.

Teach your children about the importance of keeping their personal information private. Monitor your children’s online activity.

Be aware of the signs of CSAM, such as children being secretive or withdrawn, or having changes in their behavior. Report any suspected CSAM to the authorities immediately.

CantSt0pPoppin, 9 months ago

I have to wonder if Interpol could help with issues like this I know there are agencies that work together globally to help protect missing and exploited children.

CantSt0pPoppin, 9 months ago

Even if they aren’t they are providing it and weaponizing it to destroy communities this is a sad day. To think people would stoop this low is truly unhinged and unforgivable.

CantSt0pPoppin, 9 months ago

Sure, Lemmy does not offer end-to-end encryption by default, which means that your messages could be intercepted by someone who is able to access your ISP’s network or the Lemmy server. A red flag for me is the fact that Lemmy stores some user data on their servers, such as your IP address and email address. This data could be used as breadcrumbs.

Lemmy may not sell user data to third parties, but what about the servers? There have been some security vulnerabilities found in Lemmy’s code. These exploits could result in servers being hijacked or user accounts compromised.

So, what does all this mean? It means that it is your personal responsibility to take steps to protect your privacy and security when using Lemmy. This includes using the encryption feature, being aware of the risks associated with using Lemmy, and carefully evaluating the privacy policies of any platform before you use it.

I know it’s a lot to keep track of, but it’s important. Your privacy is your business, and it’s up to you to protect it. So take these things seriously, and don’t let anyone take your privacy away from you.

About the concerns with Discord:

Creating a post saying, ‘everyone else does it’ and locking it is funky in my book. I, like you, I am all about transparency and understanding. I fully understand your anxiety, and it is a bit warranted. I am not trying to sound like an alarmist.

On the subject of Discord, it is amazing and disturbing how much data is curated and harvested. Their business model is quite mysterious. No one really knows what their real motives are. Discord shrouds itself and does not provide clear and concise privacy audits or statements on the subject.

You are concerned about your privacy, and rightfully so. Lemmy is designed for privacy from the ground up when used properly and only with encryption functions enabled. Discord, on the other hand, unfortunately has a stranglehold on the instant messaging backbone.

CVE-2021-29465: This vulnerability allowed attackers to overwrite any file on the system with the command results. This could have been used to steal user data, install malware, or take control of Discord servers.

CVE-2021-29466: This vulnerability allowed attackers to read local files from the server. This could have been used to steal user data, such as passwords or chat logs.

CVE-2021-34491: This vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass Discord’s rate limit, which could have been used to send spam or DDoS attacks.

CVE-2022-22936: This vulnerability allowed attackers to take control of Discord servers by exploiting a flaw in the Discord Token Generator.

These are just a few examples, but I would be lying if I said they were not patched. That being said there is no telling how many zero-day security risks are out there at this time, so it is important to stay vigilant and ask the hard questions to ensure that your privacy is protected.

Lastly, you could totally start a community here on .world for Discord alternatives. It’s a easy breezy lemon squeezy way to find people who are also into privacy and security.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Hey, so I’m a nobody but I always have something to say and here are some things for you to think about.

Yeah, you’re frustrated and it’s clear that you’re concerned about the health of the fediverse, and that’s a good attitude. Just know that I can’t speak for .world admins, but I might be able to help you understand some of their decisions.

Have you even considered that they’re just trying to organically grow the userbase?

.world is one of the most popular instances, and for good reason. With open registrations, they will come. You know the movie Field of Dreams? He built it, and they came. The same could be said about .world.

Another thought to chew on is the fact that they’re just not able to close registrations at this time.

The instance is being DDoSed to the point of possibly stretching resources thin, and they may have to balance the influx of new users at this time.

At the end of the day, whatever the reason is, sure, the admins need to work hard on creating policies that help lemmy and lemmy.world grow in a healthy way.

The health of lemmy should come first, but in order to stay healthy, admins have to make hard choices, and there has to be a little give and take from everyone, including the users of the instance, not just them.

It’s good to outline your concerns, but maybe next time consider being a little more constructive and looking at the whole picture.

There are a lot of moving parts, and I, for one, am quite impressed with what I’ve seen so far. They’ve chosen the right servers, mitigated serious issues behind the scenes, and above all else, have put up with me.

So, yeah, maybe chill out a little bit and give them some time to work things out.

I’m sure they’re doing their best to keep the fediverse healthy, and I’m confident that they’ll figure things out.

In the meantime, why don’t you go create some content and help build up the fediverse?

That’s always a good way to make a difference.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/90453334-1497-4d12-94c6-4bdf1859b307.mp4

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

You might be laughing at the fog, but you aren’t far from the truth period take a moment to look into the John Deere hacker’s period you have these rough black farmers learning how to hack their combined machines, so they can work on them without having to have proprietary software, it is quite interesting and amazing period

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

I too can confirm this. I own the LE Ruby Red DS and the hinge on the right side failed. It lasted for quite some time but the stress factor was inevitable. I don’t think the hinge it’s self-failed but the plastic around it, if that makes any sense. I do hope that there is a return to folding phones only if for reducing the size of carrying around basically a tablet in your pocket. I currently have a s20/21 fe and the screen while nice, spacious and crisp is quite big for pockets.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

submission statement:

Google has been ordered to pay $338.7 million in damages for patent infringement related to its Chromecast streaming devices.

The patents in question relate to “a system for presenting and controlling content on a display device.”

Touchstream Technologies, Inc., the patent holder, claims that Google met with them in 2011 to discuss a partnership, but Google was not interested.

The first generation Chromecast was released in 2013, and the latest Chromecast with Google TV was launched in 2022.

The jury’s decision is not final, as Google has said that it intends to appeal.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Companies are notoriously guilty of hindering their competition illegally, usually they don’t have a leg to stand on and fold under the weight of tech giants. I hope this is going to start a trend because amazon does the exact same thing.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Yeah that is nothing for them a drop in a bucket thrown into the ocean

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Corporations continue to hinder innovation through these pratices. I have to wonder what could be if they stepped off the field.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

submission statement

Google has released the Nearby Share app for Windows, making it easier than ever to share files between Android devices and Windows computers.

The app is similar to Apple’s AirDrop feature, and it does not require cables or accounts. To use Nearby Share, you simply need to make sure that both devices are nearby and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

During the Nearby Share beta program, 1.7 million people downloaded the application, sending over 50 million files between their Android and Windows devices, according to Google.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

submission statement:

Google Play Games for PC Beta has been updated with new features, including hundreds of new games, keyboard remapping, and availability in more regions.

Here are some of the new features in detail:

Hundreds of new games: The catalog of games available on Google Play Games for

PC Beta has been expanded to include hundreds of new titles, including Cookie

Run: Kingdom, Eversoul, Summoners War, Homescapes, Evony: The King’s Return,

Call of Dragons, Arknights, and Free Fire Max.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Scary thing is you may be able to avoid google but are you able to avoid all the tech giants?

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

submission statement:

Pokémon Sleep is a new app that uses Pokémon to track your sleep and help you get a better night’s rest.

The app works by tracking your sleep patterns using your smartphone’s accelerometer and gyroscope. It then assigns you a sleep score and sleep type.

You can also review audio recordings of your sleep to see if there are any patterns or environmental noises that may be affecting your sleep.

In addition to tracking your sleep, Pokémon Sleep also lets you collect Pokémon based on your sleep habits.

The more you sleep, the more Pokémon you will collect. You can also use these Pokémon to battle other trainers in the app.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Go fish!

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

That stinks, I hope they expand compatiblity.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Submission statement

Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will feature new foldable smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. The company also said that it has “raised the standards for foldable smartphone ergonomics” with its latest devices.

Some fans are worried that the Galaxy S24 series may bring back Samsung’s in-house Exynos chipset, which has been criticized for its inferior performance compared to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips. However, there is no confirmation of this yet.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

submission statement

Google will no longer be updating Android 4.4 KitKat, which was first released in 2013.

The decision was made because the active device count on KitKat is below 1%, and Google wants to focus its resources on supporting newer versions of Android. KitKat devices will not receive versions of the Play Services APK beyond 23.30.99.

This announcement is a reminder that all software and hardware platforms have a finite lifespan. While smartphones can get prolonged support and usability by way of software updates, it is important to keep in mind that eventually, they will no longer be supported.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

It really helps streamline tasks!

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

submission statement

OpenAI has released an official ChatGPT app for Android, which is now available in four countries.

The app allows users to interact with ChatGPT, a conversational AI language model, through text or speech. ChatGPT can be used for a variety of tasks, including summarization, text composition, and analysis. However, it is important to note that ChatGPT is not always accurate, and should not be used as a factual reference.

The Android version of the ChatGPT app is similar to the iOS version, and includes features such as chat history synchronization and support for ChatGPT Plus subscription accounts. The app is available for download on the Google Play Store, and OpenAI plans to expand the rollout to more countries over the next week.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Been bullied my whole life and this hits home. I will never understand why people can’t just let people live their lives the way they see fit.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

You are more welcome everyone needs a voice and stories like this help others so I felt obligated!

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Lets hope so!

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

I was going to frame the title in my own words but did not. Should I have done so?

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

I figured as much, when I do posts I do my best not to sensationalize them. Thats why I started anchoring the titles to the articles so there would not be any allegations or claims of me doing so.

CantSt0pPoppin, 10 months ago

Crap, first time I saw it was today.

CantSt0pPoppin, 11 months ago

This is a clear violation of peoples rights. No one should need a doctors note to wear a mask in a post covid world. Covid is still here and it is not going anywhere.