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Open question for anyone with insight...

How are open source / local LLMs (like Ollama, OpenClaw, or llama.cpp) affecting life for average workers in China? Are people running local models anywhere? Or are they just using Chinese cloud services?

I'm curious if "uncensored models" from outside China are being used at all, or, does China have its own culture of clandestine abliteration? Xiexie in advance.

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Courgettes from my greenhouse.

I have no idea why this happened! Could it be because I pruned the plant back quite a bit while it was growing?

I had a cucumber next to it, but it got infested with spider mites, so I carefully took it out, and at the same time, cut back some of the leaves from the bottom of the courgette, that had also shown signs of infestation.

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Courgettes from my greenhouse.

I have no idea why this happened! Could it be because I pruned the plant back quite a bit while it was growing?

I had a cucumber next to it, but it got infested with spider mites, so I carefully took it out, and at the same time, cut back some of the leaves from the bottom of the courgette, that had also shown signs of infestation.

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#botany

am i the only one that wishes you got notifications for when people you follow on fedi boost stuff just like new posts and everything else?

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So I am trying to salvage my JBL speaker that had all the rubber get sticky and gross. I am thinking washi tape in neat strips.
The "holes" on the top are for power, volume, pair and bluetooth. Any suggestions for those? Initial idea is small circles of thin card so when I press down on the washi tape there is a bit of push.
Suggestions welcome!
#Repair #JBL #Speaker #AskMastodon

What's a skill that you still haven't learnt but is a rabbit hole you need to go down sooner rather than later?

I'm not thinking of skills that would be useful but you look at and think "yeah nah, life's too short, I'm not getting into that".

I mean something that you genuinely want to learn but have been putting off.

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What's a skill that you still haven't learnt but is a rabbit hole you need to go down sooner rather than later?

I'm not thinking of skills that would be useful but you look at and think "yeah nah, life's too short, I'm not getting into that".

I mean something that you genuinely want to learn but have been putting off.

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How may I get a matrix account? Which server would you recommend? I'll #askmastodon #askfediverse

How may I get a matrix account? Which server would you recommend? I'll #askmastodon #askfediverse

How may I get a matrix account? Which server would you recommend? I'll #askmastodon #askfediverse

How may I get a matrix account? Which server would you recommend? I'll #askmastodon #askfediverse

What do @presidentaudra and I want for dinner?

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What do @presidentaudra and I want for dinner?

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Alright fediverse, if I wanted to run a local intranet wiki what should I use?
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Is there a hashtag for "I got a job"? It's nice to celebrate the wins. Also it can be helpful for the people who are still looking, because they can see trends of where jobs are being found.

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Is there a hashtag for "I got a job"? It's nice to celebrate the wins. Also it can be helpful for the people who are still looking, because they can see trends of where jobs are being found.

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americans, are we still torrenting? i haven't tried to use it seriously since the days of piratebay & utorrent. what's the recommended stack these days

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americans, are we still torrenting? i haven't tried to use it seriously since the days of piratebay & utorrent. what's the recommended stack these days

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Any good health tracking app on Android you would recommend?

Just diet, exercise, that kind of basic things.

Please let me know how it is in terms of ease of use - I have tried some where even logging something that I eat everyday requires multiple taps and scrolling. It becomes tedious very quickly.

Data export would be ideal so I can do my own analysis.

And offline first local data storage please. Not interested in participating in menstruation monetisation.

Please boost if you don't mind, or also interested in a solution.

#Android #health #diet #exercise #app #askmastodon #privacy #boostwelcomed

Since upgrade to #Fedora 44 sound and bluetooth devices is messed up. When i Connect my bluetooth speaker (an EPOS Expand 30), sound often lags 5-6 SECONDS. That's completely unusable. If I connect directly with USB, it sometimes doesn't work at all.

What did Fedora do to the sound and/or bluetooth stack?

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#askfedi As a (very) beginner developer who is interested in interacting with the last.fm API, any tips on where I would begin to learn to make a simple web app that talks to the API? I have small experience with php and javascript.

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#askfedi As a (very) beginner developer who is interested in interacting with the last.fm API, any tips on where I would begin to learn to make a simple web app that talks to the API? I have small experience with php and javascript.

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Is it possible to make an account on mastodon without email?

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Is it possible to make an account on mastodon without email?

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A question to the Fediverse about that old favourite topic: federation!

I wrote this post on Pixelfed the other day: https://pixey.org/p/bammerlaan/978063577283062656

If I look at it through Mastodon, from this account, I think I see all of the replies. Among others, there's one from someone asking for details about zips and buttons, and someone asking where I got the sewing pattern. I replied to both of them using my Mastodon account. I then replied to one of my own replies with photos and more information.

If I look at the post from Pixelfed, though, I only see two replies. My first replies to them are visible, but not the follow-up reply with more pictures.

If I look at the original post of the person asking for the pattern (https://sh.itjust.works/comment/26164267) I notice that my reply to them isn't even shown. Looking at the post from Mbin, which I use, I also don't see all of the replies: https://thebrainbin.org/m/sewing@lemmy.world/p/780358

This is a problem, I'd say. It makes the Fediverse seem emptier than it is, let alone the fact that my reply doesn't seem to be visible even to the person I'm directly replying to. What's going on and what can be done to fix this?

@FediTips #AskFedi #AskMastodon #FediTips #Fediverse #Federation #Pixelfed #Lemmy #MBin #Mastodon

A question to the Fediverse about that old favourite topic: federation!

I wrote this post on Pixelfed the other day: https://pixey.org/p/bammerlaan/978063577283062656

If I look at it through Mastodon, from this account, I think I see all of the replies. Among others, there's one from someone asking for details about zips and buttons, and someone asking where I got the sewing pattern. I replied to both of them using my Mastodon account. I then replied to one of my own replies with photos and more information.

If I look at the post from Pixelfed, though, I only see two replies. My first replies to them are visible, but not the follow-up reply with more pictures.

If I look at the original post of the person asking for the pattern (https://sh.itjust.works/comment/26164267) I notice that my reply to them isn't even shown. Looking at the post from Mbin, which I use, I also don't see all of the replies: https://thebrainbin.org/m/sewing@lemmy.world/p/780358

This is a problem, I'd say. It makes the Fediverse seem emptier than it is, let alone the fact that my reply doesn't seem to be visible even to the person I'm directly replying to. What's going on and what can be done to fix this?

@FediTips #AskFedi #AskMastodon #FediTips #Fediverse #Federation #Pixelfed #Lemmy #MBin #Mastodon

A question to the Fediverse about that old favourite topic: federation!

I wrote this post on Pixelfed the other day: https://pixey.org/p/bammerlaan/978063577283062656

If I look at it through Mastodon, from this account, I think I see all of the replies. Among others, there's one from someone asking for details about zips and buttons, and someone asking where I got the sewing pattern. I replied to both of them using my Mastodon account. I then replied to one of my own replies with photos and more information.

If I look at the post from Pixelfed, though, I only see two replies. My first replies to them are visible, but not the follow-up reply with more pictures.

If I look at the original post of the person asking for the pattern (https://sh.itjust.works/comment/26164267) I notice that my reply to them isn't even shown. Looking at the post from Mbin, which I use, I also don't see all of the replies: https://thebrainbin.org/m/sewing@lemmy.world/p/780358

This is a problem, I'd say. It makes the Fediverse seem emptier than it is, let alone the fact that my reply doesn't seem to be visible even to the person I'm directly replying to. What's going on and what can be done to fix this?

@FediTips #AskFedi #AskMastodon #FediTips #Fediverse #Federation #Pixelfed #Lemmy #MBin #Mastodon

A question to the Fediverse about that old favourite topic: federation!

I wrote this post on Pixelfed the other day: https://pixey.org/p/bammerlaan/978063577283062656

If I look at it through Mastodon, from this account, I think I see all of the replies. Among others, there's one from someone asking for details about zips and buttons, and someone asking where I got the sewing pattern. I replied to both of them using my Mastodon account. I then replied to one of my own replies with photos and more information.

If I look at the post from Pixelfed, though, I only see two replies. My first replies to them are visible, but not the follow-up reply with more pictures.

If I look at the original post of the person asking for the pattern (https://sh.itjust.works/comment/26164267) I notice that my reply to them isn't even shown. Looking at the post from Mbin, which I use, I also don't see all of the replies: https://thebrainbin.org/m/sewing@lemmy.world/p/780358

This is a problem, I'd say. It makes the Fediverse seem emptier than it is, let alone the fact that my reply doesn't seem to be visible even to the person I'm directly replying to. What's going on and what can be done to fix this?

@FediTips #AskFedi #AskMastodon #FediTips #Fediverse #Federation #Pixelfed #Lemmy #MBin #Mastodon

Let's say I was interested in finding a replacement for YouTube – that is, a place where I could watch a couple hours of well-made vlogs or video essays per day. And let's further say that I'm not worried about following any particular creators and am willing to start my video curation from scratch. What would you recommend? Is Nebula still a thing, and is it good? What else is out there? (No YouTube frontends, please.)

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Let's say I was interested in finding a replacement for YouTube – that is, a place where I could watch a couple hours of well-made vlogs or video essays per day. And let's further say that I'm not worried about following any particular creators and am willing to start my video curation from scratch. What would you recommend? Is Nebula still a thing, and is it good? What else is out there? (No YouTube frontends, please.)

#AskFedi #AskMastodon #RecommendMe #YouTube

@karl 🤔 #AskMastodon wie wärs mit Wero?

@karl 🤔 #AskMastodon wie wärs mit Wero?

Hi fedi. Are there any microbiologists, mycologists, botanists, or other scientists or science enjoyers #OnHere who would have some reading recommendations for me in understanding the succession of life in forefields and other sterile environments?

I am a filthy scifi writer so I am actually interested in this process in the setting of exoplanet regolith but I feel like understanding the research we have on similar environments on Earth is the only real place to start.

Please boost 💜 Thank you!

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Hi fedi. Are there any microbiologists, mycologists, botanists, or other scientists or science enjoyers #OnHere who would have some reading recommendations for me in understanding the succession of life in forefields and other sterile environments?

I am a filthy scifi writer so I am actually interested in this process in the setting of exoplanet regolith but I feel like understanding the research we have on similar environments on Earth is the only real place to start.

Please boost 💜 Thank you!

#AskFedi #ScienceSideOfFedi #AskMastodon #Microbiology #Mycology #Botany #Biology #Scifi #FediPaperClub

Just found out what happened with #Mullvad. Considering that I've heard #Proton is also on the fritz, is there anything facist going on over at #IVPN? I've been a longtime Mullvad user but I will drop any company that uses my money for Facism.

Anyone have a preferred resource for “recaps” of books? About ready to start the new #DungeonCrawlerCarl, but it’s been ages since I finished the last book. Web search results are full of “AI summary” slop sites. Looking for something a little more organic.

edit: I am dumb and the book literally starts with a recap. That’s on me for not even checking. 😅

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Anyone have a preferred resource for “recaps” of books? About ready to start the new #DungeonCrawlerCarl, but it’s been ages since I finished the last book. Web search results are full of “AI summary” slop sites. Looking for something a little more organic.

edit: I am dumb and the book literally starts with a recap. That’s on me for not even checking. 😅

#dungeoncrawlercarl #askfedi #askmastodon #books #reading

Hello everyone! Bird found in distress. Help needed.
So this Eurasian Jay was found on a tree today, being there and screaming for many hours already, as told by people living here.

The bird was clearly in distress not moving, but turning their head often. After that the bird carefully got off the tree and dropped to ground. Waited for a while silent, still as in pain, now started yelling again.

My guess would be that it is some injury considering all said and the fact there is a house with huge glass windows right here. Gusty winds are present. The weather is not particularly hot today, 25C (77F), but was much hotter on Monday.

What is the right thing to do in this situation? Any advise and boosts would be greatly appreciated.

#AskFedi #Birds #Bird #Help #BirdsOfFediverse #BirdsOfMastodon #Jay #Corvidae #Advice #AskMastodon #AskFediverse

Hello everyone! Bird found in distress. Help needed.
So this Eurasian Jay was found on a tree today, being there and screaming for many hours already, as told by people living here.

The bird was clearly in distress not moving, but turning their head often. After that the bird carefully got off the tree and dropped to ground. Waited for a while silent, still as in pain, now started yelling again.

My guess would be that it is some injury considering all said and the fact there is a house with huge glass windows right here. Gusty winds are present. The weather is not particularly hot today, 25C (77F), but was much hotter on Monday.

What is the right thing to do in this situation? Any advise and boosts would be greatly appreciated.

#AskFedi #Birds #Bird #Help #BirdsOfFediverse #BirdsOfMastodon #Jay #Corvidae #Advice #AskMastodon #AskFediverse

Hello everyone! Bird found in distress. Help needed.
So this Eurasian Jay was found on a tree today, being there and screaming for many hours already, as told by people living here.

The bird was clearly in distress not moving, but turning their head often. After that the bird carefully got off the tree and dropped to ground. Waited for a while silent, still as in pain, now started yelling again.

My guess would be that it is some injury considering all said and the fact there is a house with huge glass windows right here. Gusty winds are present. The weather is not particularly hot today, 25C (77F), but was much hotter on Monday.

What is the right thing to do in this situation? Any advise and boosts would be greatly appreciated.

#AskFedi #Birds #Bird #Help #BirdsOfFediverse #BirdsOfMastodon #Jay #Corvidae #Advice #AskMastodon #AskFediverse

Hello everyone! Bird found in distress. Help needed.
So this Eurasian Jay was found on a tree today, being there and screaming for many hours already, as told by people living here.

The bird was clearly in distress not moving, but turning their head often. After that the bird carefully got off the tree and dropped to ground. Waited for a while silent, still as in pain, now started yelling again.

My guess would be that it is some injury considering all said and the fact there is a house with huge glass windows right here. Gusty winds are present. The weather is not particularly hot today, 25C (77F), but was much hotter on Monday.

What is the right thing to do in this situation? Any advise and boosts would be greatly appreciated.

#AskFedi #Birds #Bird #Help #BirdsOfFediverse #BirdsOfMastodon #Jay #Corvidae #Advice #AskMastodon #AskFediverse

Hello everyone! Bird found in distress. Help needed.
So this Eurasian Jay was found on a tree today, being there and screaming for many hours already, as told by people living here.

The bird was clearly in distress not moving, but turning their head often. After that the bird carefully got off the tree and dropped to ground. Waited for a while silent, still as in pain, now started yelling again.

My guess would be that it is some injury considering all said and the fact there is a house with huge glass windows right here. Gusty winds are present. The weather is not particularly hot today, 25C (77F), but was much hotter on Monday.

What is the right thing to do in this situation? Any advise and boosts would be greatly appreciated.

#AskFedi #Birds #Bird #Help #BirdsOfFediverse #BirdsOfMastodon #Jay #Corvidae #Advice #AskMastodon #AskFediverse

Heading into downtown to walk around with a friend. There are Juneteenth things happening and we're likely to enjoy some of them, including a jazz performance in the park.

What should I, as a white person, wear to be properly dressed for the occasion? If I'm overthinking this or all my options are inappropriate, please feel free to tell me in the replies.

Boosts appreciated, especially as I need to leave within the next hour. :boost_requested:

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This seems like a good place to ask, can anyone recommend some FOSS CMS systems I can use? #askfedi #askmastodon