wifje
7mo ago
The grant is for the app, not for the users.
The apps giving user cashbacks could of course be made illegal/outside the contract.
wifje
7mo ago
What are the reason against passing laws that would reward dating apps for every couple that marries as a result of them?
There are of course many ways that this could be abused, but i yhink especially because this would be directed at a large organization it would be easier to limit its abuse in a eay that for example rewarding couples wouldnt.
So why not? Wouldnt that solve onr of the large incentive misalignments that exist in the market currently?
wifje
9mo ago
Im suggesting you reject any discussion of facts and immediately redirect it to " ok what external criteria are you willing to accept as arbiter for a 10k bet on this argument. Any discussion on how to settle a bet shouldnt include the facts of the argument.
wifje
9mo ago
I am referring to the fact that as mentioned, people that for example are posting about holocaust denial are very biased in that they would post about it a lot, and would be happy to argue with you about it a lot, because they presumably are derive a lot of enjoyment out of doing so, and because any argument on it still gives it more exposure.
But if any time they want to discuss how the Holocaust didnt happen instead they get bogged down in arguing about to decide how could arguments be settled, which is technically an entirely different meta argument, the balance of the discussion wouldnt be as biased. They wont get "unfair" utility by spreading their opinion more than before, and the argument would be one where both sides arent particularly enjoying prolonging.
wifje
9mo ago
We can discuss how should topics be evaluated rather than the which the person would derive significantly less biased to prolong. If a forum is full of people arguing what is the best way to evaluate the conclusion of a topic that would be an improvement imo.
wifje
9mo ago
In my opinion the easy solution to holocaust denial, or really any sufficiently eugh-ified topic, is to shut down discussion unless the person engaging in it is willing to put enough on the line and agree on judging criteria for how the discussion could be resolved.
I.e. It would not be beneficial to me to discuss the topic unless the person is willing to be 10k$< and agree beforehand on how could we reach an agreement.
I doubt any holocaust denier would be willing to accept any judging by reasonable people, so thats as far as that topic would ever go, as it should. If you are so diwconnected from the foundation of productive discussion, correct or not the value of talking to you is negative.
wifje
9mo ago
Perhaps most people dont currently intend to be childless and just are, but when being childless is accompanied by debilitating taxes, wouldnt anyone that isnt currently married and expecting opt to live abroad, and if they get lucky and find a partner they might come back?
My main point is that policy cant exist in a vacuum. A lot of the policy points you mention act as if people cant choose alternatives, while in reality anyone that is upper middle class and above can leave the country. Especially any of the policy that targets people with millions of dollars...
Ubuntu and its derivatives have already been recommended, and they arent bad, so I won’t dwell on them too much. Instead, I’ll focus on what I see as two other options, depending on your goals.
If You Want to Learn and Master Linux: Arch Linux
If your goal is to truly understand Linux and become proficient, rather than spending years googling obscure errors with "Ubuntu" tacked onto the search query, I’d recommend Arch Linux. Not necessarily the "vanilla" version—you could start with more accessible Arch-based distributions like EndeavourOS—but going through the Arch installation process step by step has immense educational value. It’s essentially a hands-on way to build your own Linux system, teaching you the fundamentals as you go.
The main reason I recommend Arch is its outstanding documentation, which is second to none. While it’s possible to use Ubuntu and reference Arch’s wiki, Ubuntu often runs outdated software versions and introduces important differences that can leave you even more confused unless you’re already familiar with both systems. With Arch, the documentation is directly applicable, helping you bootstrap your knowledge in a structured and effective way. In my opinion, it’s the closest thing Linux has to a “manual.”
If You Just Want to Be an End User: Bazzite
If your goal is to simply use Linux as an end user—especially if your interest in Wine is related to gaming—then I’d recommend Bazzite. It’s essentially a more generalized, open-source equivalent of Valve’s SteamOS (used on the Steam Deck) but designed for broader compatibility with PCs.
Bazzite offers a curated experience, pre-configured for gaming and multimedia use, with support for features like VRR/G-Sync and potentially HDR (assuming you opt for the KDE-based version). Its architecture makes it harder to break and easier to recover from issues if you do manage to run into problems. This makes it an excellent choice for a seamless gaming setup.
The main downside is that Bazzite can feel limiting. It follows its own designs and workflows, which aren’t easily transferable to other Linux distributions. If you decide to move to a different distro later, you may have to re-learn certain concepts or configurations
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