JasSmith

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[–] JasSmith 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If I lose my PiP

I asked for evidence that Starmer's plan would result in you losing PIP. I understand you losing PIP would be bad.

[–] JasSmith 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Docker isn’t hard if you use a compose file. It’s easy to read syntax.

This is giving me "yaml isn't hard to use if you use a compose file!" It is, actually. It's easy for you because you understand the technology. The vast majority of people do not.

[–] JasSmith 3 points 2 days ago

This is mostly targeted at NIMBYs who are worried about high density housing hurting their property values. There could very well be environmental impact, though that's not immediately clear. With so many people experiencing housing insecurity, I think the bigger issue right now for them is housing.

[–] JasSmith 1 points 2 days ago (3 children)

As I understand it, the plan is to get long term unemployed who can work back into work. I have seen no evidence that the plan would result in the permanently disabled being made homeless, but please cite what you're referring to.

[–] JasSmith 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

One does not need an internet connection for offline use. Check this if you're having issues.

One does not need to pay for multiple user accounts. As per this update, they are actually removing the one-time fee for non family member mobile apps. Now it's all free, provided the server owner has a Plex Pass.

Plex has been supporting hardware transcoding since 2017.

To be clear, I'm not saying Jellyfin is bad. I think it's great to have competition and I understand plenty of people like it.

[–] JasSmith 1 points 3 days ago

I feel like I'm getting more than what I paid for. I understand it was a legal contractual exchange. I'm merely commenting on the value I've received relative to what I paid. Especially given the continued improvements over time.

[–] JasSmith 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (8 children)

They have a far left contingent but they don't have much leverage right now. I think the reality is that the UK's high spending, high historical debt, and already high taxes don't leave much room for pet projects and populist spending. If they increase the deficit they risk credit downgrades and much higher cost of debt servicing, exacerbating their issues during their tenure. If they increases taxes even more, they suppress what little economic growth they're likely to see during their tenure, and risk recessions. Their only realistic path here is very centrist: rein in spending to focus more on infrastructure and R&D. Especially the energy grid, which is fucked. If they plunge the country into recession or make things even worse, they guarantee a Reform government in 2029.

There is a ray of sunshine. I'm seeing really promising legislative changes re planning and zoning. Removing a lot of the red tape and disallowing councils from blocking new developments will allow far more housing to be built. This is arguably the single biggest quality of life issue for Brits. Bringing rent and the cost of ownership down could cement Labour as the next winners.

[–] JasSmith 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The welfare spending provides an oversized return in productivity. What is common to all the low spenders - low life expectancy.

I don't think this is correct. Prevention provides outsized benefits, but unless benefits lead to a return to work, they do not result in increased productivity. I'm happy to be proven wrong if you have a source. I think this is a moral discussion rather than an economic one.

[–] JasSmith 5 points 3 days ago (10 children)

With Reform neck and neck with Labour, not a chance. The UK's first past the post system means every lost vote for Labour is a vote for Reform. Labour voters aren't going to risk a Reform government. Of course, the next election is many years away, and much can happen in that time.

[–] JasSmith -1 points 3 days ago (8 children)

I'm seeing a lot of negativity but I think they offer a great service and deserve to be paid for their work. I bought a lifetime pass many years ago and I almost feel guilty how much value I have received over that time.

[–] JasSmith 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It's the setup which doesn't pass the "wife" test. The more setup friction, the lower the likelihood that average users will bother. It requires a very easy setup experience to retain the average user. Even us technical people have limited time in the day. If I get a similar experience out of both Plex and Jellyfin, I'm going with the software which is easier to set up. Most of us are at that point in our lives where we'll pay for convenience.

[–] JasSmith 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Ruble is best performing currency over the year.

That's a very specific timeframe you've got there. Oh, that's why.

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