Although the name "boost" is a little odd. kbin is more than than just a link aggregator. kbin is also a semi-blogging platform (View the microblog feed rather than threads) that interacts with Mastodon. If you boost something, it is the same as reblogging (re-tweeting) a post and generates a reblog post on Mastodon. The developer is going to change it to where the up and downvote impacts reputation rather than the current boost and downvote button. A technical oversight but they acknowledge this and plan on changing it in the future however internet points is not really a priority so no one knows when the change will roll out.

I’m surprised by the amount of people who thought they would die from running out of oxygen in 96 hours or whatever it was. At that depth the tiniest structural failure and that sardine can is going to blow into pieces, including the occupants.

They were dead days ago when they first went missing.
A few innocent people are the victims of one conman’s dream of selling titanic tours.

Meta (parent of Facebook, instagram…etc) want to have their content to become federated and part of Lemmy and Mastodon.

Meta has been asking Mastodon and Lemmy server admins to have a “off the record” discussion panel. They told meta to fuck off.

Here’s a post about the email meta has been sending to admins and his response.

https://kbin.social/...

John was more than good enough

may your sphincter be tight and your vision clear!

we love ernest!

Good luck mizu6079 we are rooting for you!!!!

everyone is a bot on the internet but you

That is true. Albeit attending a meeting doesn't necessarily mean you're gonna be selling your soul to Meta. Hopefully, those that do decide to attend stand up for the communities that are being built in the Fediverse.

Yes, there has been successful trips that he's taken tourists down to the titanic and back. However, his track record isn't rock solid. His original design wasn't rated for the depths he was going. It wasn't until a whistleblower came out (which he retaliated against by firing btw) that the submersible porthole was redesigned. Who knows if the "redesign" was actually rated for the depths he was travelling. All we know is that he "replaced" it.

This is the same person that said safety regulations stifle innovation. Yeah, regulations might slow down innovation but you know... they're intended to keep people alive. The Titan wasn't certified by any governing body to travel to the depths it was going.

He didn't fully disclose to his travelers what they were getting themselves into. People say they had to sign a waiver. There's a waiver I got to sign to a eat spicy chicken sandwich at a local restaurant joint. I got to sign a waiver to park my car in a parking lot. You think 100% of people actually read them? It's just like software terms and conditions. Scroll to the bottom and accept.

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Thank you for your work, this will be huge!

I haven't ordered from BWW in a few years but that is shameful what some of these corporations will add in "fees" to see how much they can nickel and dime their consumer.

This is the way

I appreciate your comment and hope to see you around!

Agreed, I like the position that this is a new platform. Yes, it has some similarities to Reddit but the Fediverse is it’s own thing.

That’s pretty funny… err I mean hoc est ridiculam!

End of an era for sure.
Glad to be a part of Kbin going forward.

Haha I didn't know that restaurant take out was an American topic. Some people....
Anyways, I 100% agree with you. These containers cost pennies, not dollars. From a business standpoint having take out containers is part of overhead i.e what you absolutely need to be in a functional business. Some restaurants are trying to flex their overhead and turn it into a profit maker.

"You know what, those containers that we've been providing for free since forever ago, let's start charging a 150% markup on the container and start making money on them!"

I understand and appreciate your perspective. Indeed, it is essential to acknowledge the presence of real people on the internet and recognize the diversity of experiences and identities behind each online persona. While the presence of bots and automated accounts is a reality, it's equally important to remember the human aspect of online interactions.

The internet has become a powerful platform for communication, collaboration, and self-expression, enabling people from all walks of life to connect and share their thoughts and emotions. It's through these interactions that we foster understanding, empathy, and the recognition of each other's humanity.

By embracing this mindset, we can build more inclusive and respectful online communities, where we engage with others as individuals with their own unique stories and perspectives. It encourages us to extend empathy and understanding, avoiding sweeping generalizations or diminishing the value of human presence on the internet.

Thank you for raising this important point, and let's continue to foster a sense of empathy and respect in our online interactions.