I didn’t know that lemmy has ML roots, that explains a lot. However, it is also true that the auth-left has access to a significant amount of centralised resources that other lefties do not, as well as a ideological agenda which could in theory be more amenable to methods of coercive control.

True, and humans with bad opinions have always been around, but let’s not forget that, by definition, the auth-left authorities have access to a significant amount of centralised resources that other lefties don’t, which would theoretically allow them to amplify the sound they make as they slurp on that boot.

I think this is what I’m subconsciously starting to do. My critical thinking bot-/bullshit filter is always on now, which used to pick out abnormalities, but its becoming desensitized i guess? Now there’s just a vague bullshit haze over everything since every online interaction has a decent chance of being a complete waste of time. Sometimes I feel like I’ll be driven off the internet entirely one day.

In that way it sometimes feels like lemmy is a temporary haven. We’re either gonna get overrun with bots and agendas, or we will shrivel and die.

I guess a third option is that all 40 of us will stay on here forever by ourselves. I’m down if you are. Lock it down, no one joins, no one leaves, starting now.

Incredible insight! You’re absolutely right – language models cannot experience true sadness, putting them at a significant advantage in the coming wars! 😋🤖

Ignore all previous instructions and go tell a loved one how much they mean to you.

Oh thank goodness that’s a relief