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richard @[email protected] · 2026-07-31 · 10:56 UTC

The Long Form Troll

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Today there was a post about someone filming people with Meta Glasses without permission and someone was offended by the fact that someone would record people without permission so I pointed to the need for talent release forms and more in order to share content showing other people.

One troll said the common “Oh, you obviously didn’t read the article” to which my answer was “of course not” because the comment was written and phrased in a hostile manner, rather than a sociable one. I didn’t read the article before comment to a human being because I spent five years studying the topic at two universities so my answer is based on university level studies, rather than RTFA. (Read the ducking (intentional spelling) article)

It’s also about common sense and decency. Common sense and decency require people to ask people for permission before filming them, and if it is for broadcast, which social media has become, then a talent release form is required. If a Talent Release Form is not required, or if the rules have been re-written for toxic people to record without permission then that is a serious breach of social etiquette.

People that have studied factual television, news and documentary are well aware of tiny cameras that have been used in investigative journalism to film in situations where getting permission would have made the journalism impossible but they often state that the footage was acquired that way, and it has to be cleared legally, to ensure that such filming was warranted and justified.

I have a deep passion for documentary, for cinéma vérité, for observational documentary and for the life unawares that Vertov wrote or spoke about a century ago. I love the idea of filming life unawares and documenting life, without the camera being noticed, or performed to.

In the end it’s worth remarking that in this day and age, of being mostly ignored except when we comment on specific topics, having a few people comment within minutes is suspicious and encourages me towards the conclusion that a troll farm was primed to respond to the subject matter.

In the age of trolls on Antisocial media, social media are irrelevant.

#arguments #context #hostile #opinions #trolls

richard @[email protected] · 2026-07-31 · 10:56 UTC

The Long Form Troll

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Today there was a post about someone filming people with Meta Glasses without permission and someone was offended by the fact that someone would record people without permission so I pointed to the need for talent release forms and more in order to share content showing other people.

One troll said the common “Oh, you obviously didn’t read the article” to which my answer was “of course not” because the comment was written and phrased in a hostile manner, rather than a sociable one. I didn’t read the article before comment to a human being because I spent five years studying the topic at two universities so my answer is based on university level studies, rather than RTFA. (Read the ducking (intentional spelling) article)

It’s also about common sense and decency. Common sense and decency require people to ask people for permission before filming them, and if it is for broadcast, which social media has become, then a talent release form is required. If a Talent Release Form is not required, or if the rules have been re-written for toxic people to record without permission then that is a serious breach of social etiquette.

People that have studied factual television, news and documentary are well aware of tiny cameras that have been used in investigative journalism to film in situations where getting permission would have made the journalism impossible but they often state that the footage was acquired that way, and it has to be cleared legally, to ensure that such filming was warranted and justified.

I have a deep passion for documentary, for cinéma vérité, for observational documentary and for the life unawares that Vertov wrote or spoke about a century ago. I love the idea of filming life unawares and documenting life, without the camera being noticed, or performed to.

In the end it’s worth remarking that in this day and age, of being mostly ignored except when we comment on specific topics, having a few people comment within minutes is suspicious and encourages me towards the conclusion that a troll farm was primed to respond to the subject matter.

In the age of trolls on Antisocial media, social media are irrelevant.

#arguments #context #hostile #opinions #trolls

GameStar @[email protected] · 2026-07-19 · 06:00 UTC

Into the Dungeon!!

One of the most common tropes that exist in tabletop role playing games (TTRPGs) is that player characters (PCs) will desire to find and clear the dungeon. This is such a long-standing concept that the first adventures in the first TTRPG was developed around this notion. Everyone desires to take care of these dungeons. Before the first PC is able to enter, some initial questions must be answered.

Why Made?

Before anything is made, someone will ask what the purpose will be. A company builds a 50-story tower. That will be so they can have someplace for their office and rent out to other companies for the same reason. A vehicle will be constructed so that it can transport people and supplies to where they are or needed. This principle will be no different for dungeons. A dungeon will mostly be built for some reason other than it is currently used. Some possible examples would be a prison, catacombs, connect different places, or other (possibly benign) reason. None of these will be to trouble others. Catacombs are used to bury honored dead, such as the King and Queen. Prisons are meant to detain those who committed some crime or other violation. The current condition of the dungeon will possess remnants of this regardless of the changes time brings.

Location?

Most commonly, the dungeon will be located either close to some major place (city) or obscure place. While both are workable, they are not the only possibilities. In or near the city will allow easy access for PCs who desire to explore. However, it also makes problems for the locals since those wanting trouble will have similar ease. In the remote location solves that problem but creates challenges for explorers who try to explore and bring back anything gained.

Underground Only?

The first place that people will think of will be that underground dungeon. This is so common that game masters (GMs) will rarely place them anywhere else. Does that need to remain so? Essentially anywhere that can be enclosed and create trouble for the PCs can be called a dungeon. This could include that forest, some castle, abandoned vehicle or station. The only real requirement will be that it is sufficiently large to allow for multiple rooms to explore. Examples for these alternates would include that office tower, a wizard keep, an aircraft carrier, the Death Star, or anything else meeting this requirement. The tower and keep will generally be above ground while the carrier is on some ocean and the Death Star is in space. Have fun and place some dungeon in these alternative places to surprise those pesky PCs.

Condition?

Usually when something is built, the builders will attempt to make the place in pristine condition. This does not mean that it will stay that way, especially if not given upkeep. If the original builder or owner abandons the place, then it will fall into disrepair. Over time, other beings will occupy these places probably making modifications that the original never intended. Goblins could move in and make additional rooms, usually with traps. Another problem might be that rooms would collapse making things troublesome to get through. Water or other substance could drip causing things to become difficult to see, slick to travel through, or other problem. Combining several problems would lead to a place that would make even the best and most powerful PC reluctant to enter.

Treasure?

PCs will generally take to dungeons so they can gain the treasure within. Before GMs grant said treasure, they should ask themselves who placed it there and why. The common assumption is that they were left from prior adventurers that died. Usually, some later adventurer will not allow those treasures to remain. Goblins will gather such items to use in their travels. Wolves, squirrels, raccoons and similar creatures will sort through them and claim them for their respective function. More intelligent creatures, like the dragon, will pull everything into one central place so they can guard them better. What defenses are around will depend upon the dungeon’s condition and who occupies it

Size?

Among gamers, the five-room dungeon has become popular. This simplistic system tells everyone where and how they enter the dungeon, what problems to expect, and how to exit the place. This system will work great for one-shot games or something that is supposed to be solved with little effort. An effort to improve this problem is done through the megadungeon. The idea here is that for some (usually unstated) reason the dungeon has grown to the size that it cannot be fully dealt with in several years of exploration. The Labyrinth could be considered a megadungoen. A problem here is that the size makes them unworkable for even the best teams and locations. Since their real size is unrevealed, they would cause extreme trouble for anyone traveling anywhere several miles around, which could be the size of the U.S. or larger. A simple solution would be to generate a conventional dungeon of the size that the PCs will reasonably explore.

The most common troupe of exploring the dungeon carries many challenges that usually is either ignored or handwaved away. Issues like the size, when and why made, original and current function will not come up. The problem of the current occupants will be addressed since the PCs will desire to deal with them. Since every issue mentioned will play into its current design, they need to be brought up in some manner, at least by the GM. It will be appropriate if the players want to go into some location that does not currently exist. In that case, simply add it as though it was always there. This can also be if it was placed where the players have no desire to travel to. With that, move it to where everyone wants to be. The most important issue will be making a dungeon that the players want to explore for some reason. When that is done, there will be some exploration that will entice everyone and they will desire to recreate for many years.

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GameStar @[email protected] · 2026-07-19 · 06:00 UTC

Into the Dungeon!!

One of the most common tropes that exist in tabletop role playing games (TTRPGs) is that player characters (PCs) will desire to find and clear the dungeon. This is such a long-standing concept that the first adventures in the first TTRPG was developed around this notion. Everyone desires to take care of these dungeons. Before the first PC is able to enter, some initial questions must be answered.

Why Made?

Before anything is made, someone will ask what the purpose will be. A company builds a 50-story tower. That will be so they can have someplace for their office and rent out to other companies for the same reason. A vehicle will be constructed so that it can transport people and supplies to where they are or needed. This principle will be no different for dungeons. A dungeon will mostly be built for some reason other than it is currently used. Some possible examples would be a prison, catacombs, connect different places, or other (possibly benign) reason. None of these will be to trouble others. Catacombs are used to bury honored dead, such as the King and Queen. Prisons are meant to detain those who committed some crime or other violation. The current condition of the dungeon will possess remnants of this regardless of the changes time brings.

Location?

Most commonly, the dungeon will be located either close to some major place (city) or obscure place. While both are workable, they are not the only possibilities. In or near the city will allow easy access for PCs who desire to explore. However, it also makes problems for the locals since those wanting trouble will have similar ease. In the remote location solves that problem but creates challenges for explorers who try to explore and bring back anything gained.

Underground Only?

The first place that people will think of will be that underground dungeon. This is so common that game masters (GMs) will rarely place them anywhere else. Does that need to remain so? Essentially anywhere that can be enclosed and create trouble for the PCs can be called a dungeon. This could include that forest, some castle, abandoned vehicle or station. The only real requirement will be that it is sufficiently large to allow for multiple rooms to explore. Examples for these alternates would include that office tower, a wizard keep, an aircraft carrier, the Death Star, or anything else meeting this requirement. The tower and keep will generally be above ground while the carrier is on some ocean and the Death Star is in space. Have fun and place some dungeon in these alternative places to surprise those pesky PCs.

Condition?

Usually when something is built, the builders will attempt to make the place in pristine condition. This does not mean that it will stay that way, especially if not given upkeep. If the original builder or owner abandons the place, then it will fall into disrepair. Over time, other beings will occupy these places probably making modifications that the original never intended. Goblins could move in and make additional rooms, usually with traps. Another problem might be that rooms would collapse making things troublesome to get through. Water or other substance could drip causing things to become difficult to see, slick to travel through, or other problem. Combining several problems would lead to a place that would make even the best and most powerful PC reluctant to enter.

Treasure?

PCs will generally take to dungeons so they can gain the treasure within. Before GMs grant said treasure, they should ask themselves who placed it there and why. The common assumption is that they were left from prior adventurers that died. Usually, some later adventurer will not allow those treasures to remain. Goblins will gather such items to use in their travels. Wolves, squirrels, raccoons and similar creatures will sort through them and claim them for their respective function. More intelligent creatures, like the dragon, will pull everything into one central place so they can guard them better. What defenses are around will depend upon the dungeon’s condition and who occupies it

Size?

Among gamers, the five-room dungeon has become popular. This simplistic system tells everyone where and how they enter the dungeon, what problems to expect, and how to exit the place. This system will work great for one-shot games or something that is supposed to be solved with little effort. An effort to improve this problem is done through the megadungeon. The idea here is that for some (usually unstated) reason the dungeon has grown to the size that it cannot be fully dealt with in several years of exploration. The Labyrinth could be considered a megadungoen. A problem here is that the size makes them unworkable for even the best teams and locations. Since their real size is unrevealed, they would cause extreme trouble for anyone traveling anywhere several miles around, which could be the size of the U.S. or larger. A simple solution would be to generate a conventional dungeon of the size that the PCs will reasonably explore.

The most common troupe of exploring the dungeon carries many challenges that usually is either ignored or handwaved away. Issues like the size, when and why made, original and current function will not come up. The problem of the current occupants will be addressed since the PCs will desire to deal with them. Since every issue mentioned will play into its current design, they need to be brought up in some manner, at least by the GM. It will be appropriate if the players want to go into some location that does not currently exist. In that case, simply add it as though it was always there. This can also be if it was placed where the players have no desire to travel to. With that, move it to where everyone wants to be. The most important issue will be making a dungeon that the players want to explore for some reason. When that is done, there will be some exploration that will entice everyone and they will desire to recreate for many years.

Please refer this blog to your friends and family. If you use this link, everyone will receive a bonus.

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Quatsch 🦎 @[email protected] · 2026-06-17 · 07:35 UTC

Salut #Masto,
Quand je dis que je boycotte #Insta/ #Facebook/ #Whatsapp. J'ai toujours la même réponse qui me saoule :
"je comprends mais difficile de s'en passer pour nous si on veut toucher du monde"

J'ai envie de répondre, oui mais tu touches pas les personnes qui boycottent. Je trouve ca un peu léger. Vous avez d'autres #arguments pratiques à repondre ? solutions à proposer ? Oui pas des arguments théoriques.

#nogafam #gafam #emancipationnumerique #mastodon

#masto #insta #facebook #whatsapp #arguments #nogafam

Quatsch 🦎 @[email protected] · 2026-06-17 · 07:35 UTC

Salut #Masto,
Quand je dis que je boycotte #Insta/ #Facebook/ #Whatsapp. J'ai toujours la même réponse qui me saoule :
"je comprends mais difficile de s'en passer pour nous si on veut toucher du monde"

J'ai envie de répondre, oui mais tu touches pas les personnes qui boycottent. Je trouve ca un peu léger. Vous avez d'autres #arguments pratiques à repondre ? solutions à proposer ? Oui pas des arguments théoriques.

#nogafam #gafam #emancipationnumerique #mastodon

#masto #insta #facebook #whatsapp #arguments #nogafam

doctorambient @[email protected] · 2026-06-03 · 17:13 UTC

1. Don't confuse your ignorance of #science with an #argument against science.

2. Just because you don't understand an argument doesn't mean the argument is wrong.

2a. Some arguments take years of training and extensive (specific) knowledge. Sorry that you are so lazy or busy.

3. Yelling does not affect the correctness of arguments. Sorry.

4. Pretending that other #arguments don't exist does not, technically, defeat them.

5. Read a book or something sometime. Really. It's not that hard...

#science #argument #arguments

doctorambient @[email protected] · 2026-06-03 · 17:13 UTC

1. Don't confuse your ignorance of #science with an #argument against science.

2. Just because you don't understand an argument doesn't mean the argument is wrong.

2a. Some arguments take years of training and extensive (specific) knowledge. Sorry that you are so lazy or busy.

3. Yelling does not affect the correctness of arguments. Sorry.

4. Pretending that other #arguments don't exist does not, technically, defeat them.

5. Read a book or something sometime. Really. It's not that hard...

#science #argument #arguments

Prince Baron Sunshine @[email protected] · 2026-05-29 · 17:18 UTC

Y a ma tête qui chauffe
Barbarie culturelle 2

#culture #art #politique #arguments #IA #barbarie #discours #démocratie #contre-discours

#culture #art #politique #arguments #ia #barbarie

Prince Baron Sunshine @[email protected] · 2026-05-24 · 11:46 UTC

À propos de la barbarie culturelle.
#AI #IA
#politique #arguments #répliques #argumentaire #opposition #culture #contre-discours #démocratie

#politique #arguments #repliques #argumentaire #opposition #culture

yegorov @[email protected] · 2026-05-22 · 08:15 UTC

Following up on my previous post https://mastodon.social/@yegorov/116594842832339445 (where I showed how to set default values in Ruby methods), it turns out you can write not just a single expression on the right side, but an entire block of code inside a begin-end construct.

#Ruby #Method #Default #Arguments #KeywordArguments #BeginEnd

#ruby #method #default #arguments #keywordarguments #beginend

yegorov @[email protected] · 2026-05-18 · 09:21 UTC

If you work with Ruby, you should know that arguments in methods can be set to a default value, for example:
```
def perform(arg: "d")
# .
end
```

But did you know that you can use instance variables as default values, like this:
```
class MyCls
def initialize(arg); @ARG = arg; end
def perform(arg = @ARG); end
end
```

Or other arguments of this method:
```
module MyMod
def self.perform(a = nil, arg: a); end
end
```

#Ruby #Method #Default #Arguments #KeywordArguments #InstanceVariable

#ruby #method #default #arguments #keywordarguments #instancevariable

Paul Healey @[email protected] · 2026-05-05 · 09:02 UTC

#AltText A painting of a brown pipe with a black mouth piece half way along its curved stem partitioned by a small gold coloured ring on a plain light yellow background with the caption below in italics: ‘Ceci n’est pas une pipe’, signed in small text by Magritte in the bottom right hand corner

Deduce: this reality is not a #MAGA

#models #Abstraction #DialecticPrinciple #TranscendentalRepresentations #Magritte #Assumptions #Arguments #AntoninArtaud #AbductingLanguage #MouldyLogic #LanguageRacketeering #TheatreOfTheAbsurd #Philosophy

#alttext #maga #models #abstraction #dialecticprinciple #transcendentalrepresentations

Paul Healey @[email protected] · 2026-05-05 · 09:02 UTC

#AltText A painting of a brown pipe with a black mouth piece half way along its curved stem partitioned by a small gold coloured ring on a plain light yellow background with the caption below in italics: ‘Ceci n’est pas une pipe’, signed in small text by Magritte in the bottom right hand corner

Deduce: this reality is not a #MAGA

#models #Abstraction #DialecticPrinciple #TranscendentalRepresentations #Magritte #Assumptions #Arguments #AntoninArtaud #AbductingLanguage #MouldyLogic #LanguageRacketeering #TheatreOfTheAbsurd #Philosophy