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throwaway27727··on New York City will allow 800k noncitizens to vote in local elections
Should we also use the inverse of that? I.e., those who don't contribute in taxes should not get a vote? If not, why?
throwaway27727··on Framework Laptop with Ubuntu Review
I would assume that OP would have the option of returning if he so desired, without that needing to be pointed out in a public thread.
throwaway27727··on More cases of Omicron observed in vaccinated people vs. unvaccinated people
The post mentions the rate is per-capita
throwaway27727··on Can someone create this – conditional alarm clock
This would be possible with something like Tasker on Android - although no batteries included, and you'd have to supply much of the data yourself. The request is a pretty big scope for a managed solution - weather might be relatively easy, while pulling in beach or school closures for arbitrary locations would be near impossible (is there an API already that tracks these?)
throwaway27727··on Is It Even Worth Working on FOSS Anymore?
The example of game modding is more related to the corollary of the third point: work on FOSS for something you currently use (or in this case, play). Why not if it's something that brings you enjoyment?
throwaway27727··on Running your own email is increasingly an artisanal choice, not a practical one
Lots of sister comments here saying that they've been running a mail server for X amount of years, where X is a rather large number. That will obviously come with some reputation for your mail server, reducing the curve of being classified as down. I would be interested in hearing from someone who tried to setup a new mail server in the last 1-2 years who was able to run it without a hitch.
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throwaway27727··on The Attack on Rooftop Solar Power in California Is Beyond Stupid
OP did say poor people, not poor shareholders. Those least likely to own solar panels, i.e. those with less wealth (don't own their own houses, can't afford the capital for installation) are the ones who bear the cost of higher power plant prices.
throwaway27727··on Ask HN: Why should I create QR code of this page?
It's so you can open the page on your phone.
throwaway27727··on How to mask mailing address when sending or receiving packages
> This will then allow for shipment of your package(s) through our network, directly to you

There are surely some crucial details missing here. What is this network?

throwaway27727··on Texas passes law that bans kicking people off social media based on ‘viewpoint’
Disingenuous comment. The law they passed does not forbid the expression of other viewpoints on the right to abortion.

With your reasoning, any law passed, ever, would be forbidding the expression of the opposing viewpoint - which would be pretty major, no?

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