Nath

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[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If Government-issued ID is used, it cannot be stored past the length of time it takes to verify

That just reverses the circle of trust. If I can't trust the users not to lie about their age ("trust me, bro") in a DM, then the users can't trust me not to keep copies/sell their private information ("trust me, bro"). That's a super-flawed verification method.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

... I don’t believe I should have to tell a JP that I use aussie.zone.

I wasn't exactly proposing it as a solution, the amount of manual work it would generate to have millions of Australians going to JPs around the country with this for all their social media sites staggers the mind. But if it were to be implemented this way, I'm not really sure how to get around the issue of naming the explicit sites you visit. You don't want it to be a blank "this person is verified on every site", because that'll be abused by everyone (and their kids) on every site. There needs to be some sort of personalisation to the verification.

And before anyone proposes it: I have zero interest in you sending me your personal ID. We are not equipped to store that level of sensitive information, and this is a side-hobby. We don't take the site anywhere near seriously enough to take that sort of responsibility on.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

At first I laughed, but in honesty I can’t think of many better verification methods.

My concern with it is the cost and requirement for non-drinkers to acquire alcohol. It’s pretty insensitive to ask a recovering alcoholic or a Muslim for example to go into a pub and buy a beer. Maybe have it as one possible verification method?

You could also get a a piece of paper notarised by a JP.
The individual known on Aussie.zone as Gorgritch_Umie_Killa has presented identification to me that demonstrates to my satisfaction that they are over 18’ (signed and stamped).

But neither of these methods are technical solutions.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 15 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

Adhere to the regulations, whatever the fuck they end up being

I'll send everyone a DM: "Hey, are you over 18? Yep? cool."

I have verified that all our users are over 18. 👍

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

It is kinda relevant. If you are hired to do a job for five days. And you are paid the agreed amount for those five days, even if you are told you don't need to come to work days 4 & 5, are you actually that hard done by? What damages are you seeking?

I mean - the court answered this question: Justice Rangiah said the "appropriate award of compensation" for non-economic loss was $70,000.
The ABC recognised they did her wrong. My biggest concern with Aunty's response is this "We extend our sincere apologies to Ms Lattouf and wish her well in her future endeavours."

That sounds like a 'we will not be hiring you again' to me. After recognising they shouldn't have taken her off the air. I think they should have her back.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 16 points 2 weeks ago (12 children)

Oh this again. I had forgotten about it. According to the bill's definition of "Social Media", we (aussie.zone) meet it. Which means we need to somehow adhere to whatever the government deems necessary to confirm our userbase's ages. Thing is: I can't see any instance outside the country caring about this law. Why should they?

I genuinely have no idea from a technical standpoint how you'd enforce this.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 12 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

This is a really interesting case. I’m a little surprised at the result, to be honest. While I agree with it (she was absolutely taken off the air for her political opinions), I also concede that the ABC did in fact pay her to the end of her 5-day contract.

Hopefully the next time a bunch of special interest people put pressure on the ABC, they’ll have more of a spine about it. Honestly, what possible power did 100-150 or so people have over the ABC that the’d fold so easily? It boggles the brain. Oh no! 0.0008% of Australians really don’t like an employee! Let’s get rid of her!

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's taken all day, but I've managed to listen to this in the background at work in between stuff.
I finally got to the end, and realise there's a part 2! Oh man. I'm not entirely positive I can take another hour of talking about these loonies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIrcWtuLkdA

So far, the tl;dw is "These people are wrong. None of their bullshit actually works, and some have lost homes or ended up in prison over their idiot ideas".

Which brings us full-circle to this article of two guys being imprisoned over their mistaken belief of being outside the law.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

My employer is a corporate identity that is giving me instructions all the time. I often even follow them.

Perhaps I'm not the living being?

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Port Headland doesn't have anywhere near enough water to support a major population. They're already looking at borefields and desalination as options to meet current projected population growth there. That's overlooking the fact that it would need major infrastructure upgrades.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Cool, how long ago was this?

A couple of years ago at a University Open Day.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Isolation.

We are very far from anywhere. The nearest major city is over 2,000km and that only gives you Adelaide. Next nearest are another 1,000+ km further still.

It's such a contrast from Sydney, where 2,000km gives you Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra (ok that one isn't very major), Hobart, Adelaide - even Auckland.

 

And as the article says - this data is only from individual tax returns. It doesn't cover companies.

 

I stumbled across a sports article from a US publication and thought it interesting that it showed the USA leading the medals table.

Instead of the regular table that gives weight to Gold, silver and bronze, they just see total medals.

I sorta like it. Celebrating all medal winners equally is nice. It feels a little like fudging the numbers, though.

 

Super sad case. She tried to kill him to ease his suffering. If he'd been on the record supporting her decision, I think the sentence would have been very different. And she lost him to natural causes anyway. 😞

 

So, I've just done something that I said I'd be reluctant to do in future without community consultation and blocked an instance.

I don't think anyone will have any issues with it, but I figured I'd let everyone know since this executive decision affects all aussie.zone users.

Hate content

 

If you have a kid/grandkid who loves footy, this is the time of year to take them. A single adult can take three kids to a game for the price of one ticket.

For me today, the adult ticket was $58. With two kids, that worked out at less than $20 a ticket.

Take your own snacks. Prices at the footy are actually offensive.

 
 

Just when you thought you'd made it through the holidays. 😀

I think a half-day strike is just as bad for parents than a full one. We still need to arrange for the kids to be taken care of until 12:30. Apparently we can send them in anyway, but they won't be in class and it isn't exactly supporting the teachers to do that.

I hope there is progress in the negotiations and the strike gets called off.

 

I just sort of assume everyone has watched the episode by now. If you haven't, I recommend doing so before you get to the end of this article.

 

On the one hand, it makes it really hard to stay motivated with the teeny contribution I make to reducing emissions.
On the other, think of how much of a difference these 57 companies could make if they actually reached net-zero targets.

 

I'm sure this whole article comes as a shock to nobody, but it's nice to see it recognised like this.

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