Discussion (32): 5 min

The comment thread discusses the evolution of TV logos, practical effects in movie magic, and the comparison between streaming and physical media. Opinions vary on the value of ancillary content and the impact of digital technology on traditional effects.

• reminds of the BBC ident
• 4K upgrade sensible

• incremental improvements don't affect experience

Discussion (33): 4 min

The comment thread discusses preferences for reading formats, comparisons with alternative resources, and suggestions for learning music production tools. There is a notable debate on the inconvenience of HTML format compared to PDFs and a comparison between different guides.

• PDF preference
• comparison with Loopop's guide

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The comment thread discusses Ursa's proposed Kafka replacement, focusing on its claimed cost reduction and the lack of an open source license.

• Ursa's solution reduces cost

• Lack of open source

Discussion (121): 21 min

The discussion revolves around Mozilla's financial dependence on Google and its impact on the development of Firefox. There is a debate about whether Mozilla should have pursued alternatives like Servo further or if it was wise to abandon it. The conversation also touches on the potential of independent browser engines, such as Ladybird, and the role of Rust in web development.

• Mozilla's revenue model is questionable and potentially conflicts with its mission.
• Servo could have been a competitive alternative to Blink, but Mozilla's decision not to pursue it further is disappointing.

• Mozilla tried to switch to Yahoo a few years back and backpedaled. In terms of what users expect, they don't have a lot of options.
• Google has been Mozilla's main source of revenue since around 2006. For Mozilla to exist, all they have to do is keep Google happy.

Discussion (57): 10 min

The comment thread discusses various issues related to battery life, power management, and overheating on Apple devices. Users share personal experiences with battery drain, overheating, and the impact of peripherals on power consumption. There is a general consensus that older MacBooks have poor power management, leading to overheating and battery drain. The thread also touches upon potential solutions for improving battery life and managing power usage.

• Battery life issues are prevalent with Apple devices

Discussion (103): 19 min

The comment thread discusses concerns about ChatControl legislation, its implications on privacy and surveillance, and the role of personal branding in activism. There is disagreement over the effectiveness of current political processes and potential leaders' self-promotion for power. The community shows a mix of agreement and debate intensity on these topics.

• The link provided is misleading and lacks clear actions.
• Modern activism focuses too much on personal branding rather than the mission.
• Negative impact of potential leaders promoting themselves for power.
• Concerns about a surveillance state and its implications.

• In a representative democracy there is nothing nefarious about a representative presenting himself as a person who would stand for certain policies.
• This is purporting to be an issue thing (see the link). But it can't help be a personal brand thing.

Discussion (31): 6 min

The comment thread discusses the capabilities and limitations of gVisor, focusing on its use in network stack manipulation and isolation. There is agreement that it offers powerful tools but also acknowledges performance issues and resource allocation limitations. The debate is moderate with a few contentious points regarding adoption levels and specific technical aspects.

• gVisor enables manipulation and isolation of network stacks in userspace
• gVisor has limitations compared to traditional virtualization methods

• gVisor is not widely adopted outside Google's products
• Performance issues and resource allocation limitations

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The comment thread discusses the author's positive experience with Zig on an M1 platform, highlighting its binary size advantage over other languages like Hare, Go, and Odin. The discussion also touches upon a CSS issue in Safari, the 'package explosion' problem in programming languages, and the comparison between Zig and Rust.

• Zig is immune from package explosion

• Package explosion exists but hidden in older-style languages
• Boundaries between components are not obvious like newer languages

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This comment thread discusses the Orion browser on iOS, with opinions varying between users regarding its performance and bugs. Some praise its feature-complete search engine while others criticize its reliability and resource usage.

• The Orion browser on iOS has bugs
• The Orion browser's core product should not be compromised

• I’m surprised to hear about the bugs. I’ve been using Orion on iOS very happily for a week or so now, and haven’t encountered any issues.

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The comment thread discusses the challenges of starting a business, particularly focusing on issues like competition and supplier unpredictability. It also touches upon the mental health impacts of dealing with negative comments on social media.