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I don't even know how Lemmy works in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] -4 points 2 years ago

Guess not, but then don't be surprised if the others don't get a clear picture, don't complain when the information is incomplete, and don't be a hypocrite by assuming someone else's motivations.

I don't even know how Lemmy works in c/[email protected]

[+] [email protected] -16 points 2 years ago (3 children)

If you want to accuse people of twisting words, you need to look into the mirror as well, Antik. As you say, I talked to you on Matrix and couldn't get an answer to a question I asked 3 times, and then you deliberately misinterpret what I say.

So also don't tell me that I don't try to communicate, when I did exactly that. And you don't know what I do to coordinate with other people around Lemmy. I don't talk to admins because I don't want to bug you people with every little thing when I'm sure you're busy with other stuff and everyone is trying to talk. And I literally can't use Discord because it's a broken POS. Yet I still was in your Discord server before you had this official one.

All I wanted in this thread is to provide information to people who didn't know what happened. As accurately and sparsely as possible to let people make up your own mind, and I definitely don't think I twisted anything, much less the timeline. You say I misinterpreted things because I don't see it from your perspective.

Whatever, we are all humans, have our own point of view, but don't accuse me of sensationalism or some other motivations. That's like, one of the last thing I ever want, and I don't like it when people accuse me of motivations that are completely off. Like what do you think I'm doing, trying to take over the server or what would be the point of sensationalism and transforming reality?

I don't even "feel the certain way" about the admins, I told you that you do a fine job in general. But true, there's a general attitude on Lemmy that tends to put a sour taste in my mouth, and I've always tried to do my part to not be a part of it. The "don't say the wrong thing or you'll get banned" and "suspect everyone is out to just make drama" among those issues.

And of course as a mod I know what a fine line that is. Shiit, when I talked to my co-mods about this thing, the first thing I asked was if I'm not hypocritical. I try not to be. So please try to not look for the worst in people. Most are just trying their best to make this site a better place, just like you, and everyone is passionate about different things.

I don't even know how Lemmy works in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (11 children)

Definitely adamant, but from what I've seen, nothing out of the ordinary on Lemmy where everyone is free to bring to certain topics and bitch about them constantly and anywhere (Reddit, Musk, cops...). Like everyone is free to pile on and brigade against Unity right now, so I don't see the difference.

If anything, I've definitely seen more toxicity from some defensive Sync users myself.

Back when lots of apps were coming out, I was also questioning how weird it is to have a closed-source ad-supported client for this platform that's all about open source and privacy, and was called all kinds of names. I've blocked quite a few people at that time rather than reporting, that's what I prefer to do.

I asked an admin directly several times if there was anything else than these kinds of incidents, and couldn't get a straight answer.

I don't even know how Lemmy works in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 years ago

This one, lemmy.world

I don't even know how Lemmy works in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 109 points 2 years ago (38 children)

For those who missed this. Izzy, the (only) mod at the science fiction community, was banned by admins.

The reason is him often complaining about there being ads in the Sync client for Lemmy.

Admins take that as toxic behavior and harassment, and ultimately banned him. Which... Take it as you wish, the modlog and comment histories are available.

Izzy came back from another account to say their goodbyes, as they no longer wish to be involved anyway. This post seems to have disappeared.

Then a bit later, admin came to SF to make a post looking for new mods. When people brought up the situation, they locked the thread.

I don't even know how Lemmy works in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I was trying to think of a meme for this situation but I'm too depressed, honestly. So yea, apt

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Stating that Sync client has ads, on a post about Lemmy clients, is toxic.

Signed, lw admins

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Remember that time Kate Mulgrew and AOC talked about Tuvix? No? Well take a look in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (10 children)

By Trek's logic, Tuvix's identical copy lives in an alternative universe of some sort. And that's really the only way to justify all this.

Ed: Also the "Oh wait, they can't speak so someone has to speak for them" has some interesting implications, doesn't it.

Beginner camera recommendations in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Full frame is overkill for a beginner. Lenses are much more important than bodies or format. You're much better off getting a second-hand APS-C body from a few generations back, and invest in lenses, than getting a top FF body and just a kit lens.

Depends on the budget of course. But you'll want to experiment and try different lenses, so that's what you need to budget for.

Which system/brand is the best - neither, it depends on your preferences.

First you should decide whether you want a DSLR (with an actual mirror) or an EVF camera. That's pretty important for the feel, and it's to your preference.

Second is the ergonomics of the system. Fujifilm and Olympus (or what's that they call themselves now) generally regarded as very "classical", Canon, Nikon and Pentax have their own styles that have evolved over 70 years, and Sony and Panasonic are more modern and more video-focused.

And then there are lenses. There's quite parity between systems so it doesn't matter that much which you choose, with the exception of Canon M system which has weak support and is dead. So the M50 is good only if you can get it cheap and treat it as a one-off for learning. (Ed: actually I think you can mount adapted APS-C DSLR lenses so there's still an upgrade path.)

I used to have Nikon DSLRs, but I'm not a huge fan of their new EVF offerings.

Sony is the biggest brand out there but I never liked their ergonomics and style.

Canon is kind of a gold standard, but always make weird choices re what can be in which model, and lately seem confused.

Pentax probably has the best ergonomics and controls ever, but is an extremely niche brand at this point.

OM system is lovely, but their smaller 4/3 sensor makes lenses different and is on life support.

If I was starting from scratch today, I'd probably go with the Fujifilm X system. Lots of various choices, been around for a while, good support, open lens system.