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  1. Pleng

    Windows users should try to be more open minded to try Linux

    Huh. I'd always assumed that the 'lock' keys were handled in hardware. I had no idea that these keys could be repurposed. The fact that that it isn't the case is useful to know; every day is a school day!
  2. Pleng

    "I think the dictionary is confusing": an essay about the English dictionary

    Slang words are in the dictionary because they are real words. Funner isn't, because it's not. Bestest is confusing. I assume it's been adopted by the English language. That's the most disappointingest news I've had all day.
  3. Pleng

    Will you be buying the next Nintendo Console?

    I think this poll need a few "undecided" options: 1 - Depends on the price 2 - Depends on the launch library Are two I can think of. You've covered both conditions very nicely in the OP. I think a simple yes/no isn't really going to provide any particularly useful data. I'm also assuming...
  4. Pleng

    Share a boring fact about yourself.

    Hard as I tried, I just couldn't think of one... There is just nothing boring about me.
  5. Pleng

    GBATemp is merging with KFC

    Huh. I always assumed they were both under the same parent company already.
  6. Pleng

    Name the Switch successor: what should Nintendo call its new console?

    Switch 24 ...or Switch 25 Depending on when it's released.
  7. Pleng

    Driver Issues (maybe) Panther Lord PSX2 Steering wheel and USB converter

    Sorry @Alexvdm and @MohandCC , I no longer have the drivers.
  8. Pleng

    Artificial Arrogance

    I'm sorry. Am I living in an alternative universe here or something?? Why would you design a system to provide obtuse, unhelpful and argumentative responses just because you often find content like that online anyway? What is the benefit of a tool that tells you something then denies flat-out...
  9. Pleng

    Artificial Arrogance

    Are you suggesting that the people creating these systems asked themselves "what subsection of people should I model the behaviour on?", and after exploring the options they decided that a system based on call centre operatives and narcissistic forum users was the ultimate future? I addressed...
  10. Pleng

    why life is... really boring

    You made some great observations in your post but you've missed one important point. The three steps listed above are optional. Your frustrations seem to be in two parts: 1 - Being forced to study for a certain amount of years 2 - Nothing to really look forward to after the studies are...
  11. Pleng

    Artificial Arrogance

    Are AI developers deliberately trying to mimic the worst human traits, such as our general reluctance to admit our own mistakes? My expectations with ChatGPT and Bing have, so far, generally been full of the same sort of frustrations that one might face when talking to a call-centre operative...
  12. Pleng

    Bing's A.I is actually good at searching

    I beg to differ I asked the Bing app how to find chat history in the Bing app (it can't) and it didn't even know what the Bing app was. I asked it for the Formula 2 schedule this weekend and it just said that it doesn't know. I've so far been extremely underwhelmed by AI both in Bing form and...
  13. Pleng

    Formula 1

    And if the cars were horses everything would be even less appealing. But they're not. So, just like the entirety of your post, it isn't relevant.
  14. Pleng

    Formula 1

    I was talking globally.
  15. Pleng

    Was I rude in this situation?

    So if I say "sorry" first, I can say whatever I like without fear of causing offence? Like a global catch all? I'm sorry, but that sounds like horse crap.
  16. Pleng

    Past events that may have been key to Nintendo's fall from grace.

    Yes, I kinda think you do need to explain what went wrong? As far as I'm aware the pandemic was extremely lucrative for Nintendo, with millions of people buying Switch and games to get them through the lockdowns.
  17. Pleng

    Was I rude in this situation?

    A better phrase to use to convey what you wanted would have been something like "storm? Hah you've not been here very long have you?". That would convey the idea that this isn't considered a storm by yourself, and others around. Obviously this could lead to offence if the way it is delivered...
  18. Pleng

    Was I rude in this situation?

    Well, firstly if you say "I'm sorry if I'm rude" its going to put the recipient on guard and potentially make something that would otherwise be pretty innocent sound rude. Secondly the wording of the main subject is a little strange; "welcome to {somewhere}" is generally used, either in a...
  19. Pleng

    Formula 1

    Formula One is more popular now than it ever has been...
  20. Pleng

    Formula 1

    I can't watch an old race, even from the late 2000s, without flinching all the way through it; whether it be because cars still racing at full speed while there's recovery vehicles trackside, or drivers going off and straight back on to the track directly into traffic, or some other craziness...
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