Re: I have my very own TTS voice available to purchase.
Re: I have my very own TTS voice available to purchase. @Ttslover0987814You can essentially delete your post on your own.Simply use the edit link underneath the post, and put something else in place of the existing text.You can even change the topic title. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/622850/#p622850 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: questions before installing NVDA
Re: questions before installing NVDA @1You may find this guide on switching from JAWS to NVDA useful.https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda-commun … JawsToNVDA URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/622401/#p622401 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Do You Have Any Tips on Getting Started With Sewing
Re: Do You Have Any Tips on Getting Started With Sewing @GCWSafety pin? URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/622133/#p622133 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: About COVID-19 vaccine and immunosuppressants
Re: About COVID-19 vaccine and immunosuppressants I'm sorry you're doctor is an idiot. That really sucks. Maybe if you look up your specific condition you'll find others talking about what their doctor's said, and after plenty of research, you can come up with a decent consensus. Normally I wouldn't suggest such a thing, but in your situation, second hand is better than no hand. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621839/#p621839 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: About COVID-19 vaccine and immunosuppressants
Re: About COVID-19 vaccine and immunosuppressants I'm sorry you're doctor is an idiot. That really sucks. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621839/#p621839 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @MatthewSmithYTTrue, but just as likely what happens is you shoot your self with it while cleaning it or a family member uses it to commit suicide, or a kid finds it and hurts them selves, or it sits in a drawer for 30 years forgotten. Maybe not for you specifically, but for allot of people this is the case.Also, you could use a good non lethal method to achieve the same purpose more than likely. For instance, loading the first 2 rounds of your mag with simunition (most firearms defense situations end without a shot anyway), or hell just having a knife or baseball bat of your own and making sure they see it, or going to the door with your phone ready to call 9 1 1 and asking them what they want through the door or with it open slightly but a good chain lock on.Keeping the porch light on at night, investing in a mid priced security system, locking closed Windows ETC, are all ways to avoid coming across a home invader randomly as well.People should of course have the right to defend them selves, how ever, a lethal weapon which is just as dangerous in the hands of an idiot as it is useful in the hands of someone trained isn't it IMO, not with the laxness of most gun owners and the half assed training requirements of most states.This preparing for an unlikely situation with the most powerful tool available thing needs to stop being in the public consciousness. The stats just do not back it up, and even in the places that it does make more sense, their are still alternatives that don't cost as much or have as much risk associated with them. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621834/#p621834 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @MatthewSmithYTTrue, but just as likely what happens is you shoot your self with it while cleaning it or a family member uses it to commit suicide, or a kid finds it and hurts them selves, or it sits in a drawer for 30 years forgotten. Maybe not for you specifically, but for allot of people this is the case.Also, you could use a good non lethal method to achieve the same purpose more than likely. For instance, loading the first 2 rounds of your mag with simunition (most firearms defense situations end without a shot anyway), or hell just having a knife or baseball bat of your own and making sure they see it, or going to the door with your phone ready to call 9 1 1 and asking them what they want through the door or with it open slightly but a good chain lock on.Keeping the porch light on at night, investing in a mid priced security system, locking closed Windows ETC, are all ways to avoid coming across a home invader randomly as well.People should of course have the right to defend them selves, how ever, a lethal weapon which is just as dangerous in the hands of an idiot as it is useful in the hands of someone trained isn't it IMO, not with the laxness of most gun owners and the half assed training requirements of most states.This preparing for an unlikely situation with the most powerful tool available thing needs to stop being in the public consciousness. The stats just do not back it up, and even in the places that it does make more sense, their are still alternatives. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621834/#p621834 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @MatthewSmithYTTrue, but just as likely what happens is you shoot your self with it while cleaning it or a family member uses it to commit suicide, or a kid finds it and hurts them selves, or it sits in a drawer for 30 years forgotten. Maybe not for you specifically, but for allot of people this is the case.Also, you could use a good non lethal method to achieve the same purpose more than likely. For instance, loading the first 2 rounds of your mag with simunition (most firearms defense situations end without a shot anyway), or hell just having a knife or baseball bat of your own and making sure they see it, or going to the door with your phone ready to call 9 1 1 and asking them what they want through the door or with it open slightly but a good chain lock on.Keeping the porch light on at night, investing in a mid priced security system, locking closed Windows ETC, are all ways to avoid coming across a home invader randomly as well.People should of course have the right to defend them selves, how ever, a lethal weapon which is just as dangerous in the hands of an idiot as it is useful in the hands of someone trained isn't it IMO, not which the laxness of most gun owners and the half assed training requirements of most states.This preparing for an unlikely situation with the most powerful tool available thing needs to stop being in the public consciousness. The stats just do not back it up, and even in the places that it does make more sense, their are still alternatives. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621834/#p621834 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @MatthewSmithYTTrue, but just as likely what happens is you shoot your self with it while cleaning it or a family member uses it to commit suicide, or a kid finds it and hurts them selves, or it sits in a drawer for 30 years forgotten. Maybe not for you specifically, but for allot of people this is the case.Also, you could use a good non lethal method to achieve the same purpose more than likely. For instance, loading the first 2 rounds of your mag with simunition (most firearms defense situations end without a shot anyway), or hell just having a knife or baseball bat of your own and making sure they see it, or going to the door with your phone ready to call 9 1 1 and asking them what they want through the door or with it open slightly but a good chain lock on.Keeping the porch light on at night, investing in a mid priced security system, locking closed Windows ETC, are all ways to avoid coming across a home invader randomly as well.People should of course have the right to defend them selves, how ever, a lethal weapon which is just as dangerous in the hands of an idiot as it is useful in the hands of someone trained isn't it IMO, not which the laxness of most gun owners and the half assed training requirements of most states.This preparing for an unlikely situation with the most powerful tool available thing needs to stop being in the public consciousness. The stats just do not back it up. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621834/#p621834 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @MatthewSmithYTTrue, but just as likely what happens is you shoot your self with it while cleaning it or a family member uses it to commit suicide, or it sits in a drawer for 30 years.Also, you could use a good non lethal method to achieve the same purpose more than likely. For instance, loading the first 2 rounds of your mag with simunition, or hell just having a knife or baseball bat of your own and making sure they see it, or going to the door with your phone ready to call 9 1 1 and asking them what they want through the door or with it open slightly but a good chain lock on.Keeping the porch light on, investing in a mid priced security system, locking closed Windows ETC, are all ways to avoid coming across a home invader randomly as well.People should of course have the right to defend them selves, how ever, a lethal weapon which is just as dangerous in the hands of an idiot as it is useful in the hands of someone trained isn't it IMO, not which the laxness of most gun owners and the half assed training requirements of most states. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621834/#p621834 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: any opinions about the new macs with the m1 chip
Re: any opinions about the new macs with the m1 chip So I keep hearing blind people saying that Voiceover on Mac is getting worse, but no one actually articulating why.I believe them, I just want to understand. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621789/#p621789 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GhostI agree, the current gun culture needs to die. Like fucking yesterday.However, you do seem to have some pretty big misconceptions about both weapons and the laws which govern them. I fear you've been listening to too much propaganda or taking films and games too seriously, so I would suggest doing some of your own research about that from better, less biased sources when you get a chance. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621619/#p621619 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GhostI agree, the current gun culture needs to die. Like yesterday.However, you do seem to have some pretty big misconceptions about both weapons and the laws which govern them. I fear you've been listening to too much propaganda or taking films and games too seriously, so I would suggest doing some of your own research about that from better, less biased sources when you get a chance. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621619/#p621619 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GhostI agree, the current gun culture needs to die.However, you have some pretty big misconceptions about both weapons and the laws which govern them. I fear you've been listening to too much propaganda or taking films and games too seriously, so I would do some of your own research about that from better, less biased sources. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621619/#p621619 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @ghostI'm mixed on it for allot of reasons that would take a long time to explain in depth...IN general though, I want much better training requirements for CCW holders across all state lines (without a serious price barrier), less pointless rules about cosmetic accessories and legal manufacturing/import, more science based policy setting around potentially dangerous accessories like short barrels on long arms, suppressors, and bayonets, abolishment of the particularly nonsensical firearm restrictions in hunting season for certain states, no more lists of specific banned weapons unless it can be proven beyond doubt that they are of greater risk than others of the same type, better public education about firearms, allot more research into more reliable non lethal methods, outreach programs to encourage replacing existing firearms with good alternatives, a completely voluntary buyback program, for the gun community to detangle it's self from politics and rage fantasy as much as possible, far less restrictive non lethal weapons laws in liberal states, firm legislation prohibiting stalling when providing carry licenses, more firearms museums, a bigger focus on competition and target shooting in the firearms community, clearer and less restrictive firearms policies on large social media sites, heavy restrictions on exporting U.S made firearms to countries experiencing allot of violence or with known corrupt governments, and for weapons with the most potential for public danger to be locked up in rent to use, third party audited and well secured shooting ranges so people can still enjoy them for their fun and historical elements.But at this point, it's become just as much a fundamental issue as abortion or right to die in this ridiculous country, so we'll fuckin see I guess. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621593/#p621593 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GhostI agree, gun culture needs to die.However, you have some pretty big misconceptions about both weapons and the laws which govern them. I fear you've been listening to too much propaganda or taking films and games too seriously, so I would do some of your own research about that from better, less biased sources. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621619/#p621619 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GhostI agree, gun culture needs to die.However, you have some pretty big misconceptions about both weapons and the laws which govern them. I fear you've been listening to too much propaganda, so I would do some of your own research about that from better, less biased sources. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621619/#p621619 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @35Maybe, but maybe not as well.The way I see it is this.Most democrats are liberals of some sort, most liberals want the amount of citizen owned guns to be sharply reduced and future ownership to be far more difficult. Therefore, the democratic politicians find it in their best interests as a career move to give the people what they want.Specifically taking them from the average person may not be the focus, but it is a natural symptom of the movement. Anyone could tell you that trying to do it quickly would be a terrible idea, so instead they have been doing it more slowly, since at least the mid 90s. It's the safest approach to the problem...The understandable increase in public fear after mass shootings only allowed them to move faster and more boldly, and if they had held majority for all these years since the first assault weapons ban, I think they would have gotten allot further by now.It's not a conspiracy in the general sense, in fact it's very out in the open. It's just that the far right and anarchist groups inevitably take it to the most scary conclusion they can think of (no knock raids, forced buybacks) and make it all look like bullshit by proximity. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621615/#p621615 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @JaideMaybe, but maybe not as well.The way I see it is this.Most democrats are liberals of some sort, most liberals want the amount of citizen owned guns to be sharply reduced and future ownership to be far more difficult. Therefore, the democratic politicians find it in their best interests as a career move to give the people what they want.Specifically taking them from the average person may not be the focus, but it is a natural symptom of the movement. Anyone could tell you that trying to do it quickly would be a terrible idea, so instead they have been doing it more slowly, since at least the mid 90s. It's the safest approach to the problem...The understandable increase in public fear after mass shootings only allowed them to move faster and more boldly, and if they had held majority for all these years since the first assault weapons ban, I think they would have gotten allot further by now.It's not a conspiracy in the general sense, in fact it's very out in the open. It's just that the far right and anarchist groups inevitably take it to the most scary conclusion they can think of (no knock raids, forced buybacks) and make it all look like bullshit by proximity. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621615/#p621615 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @ghostI'm mixed on it for allot of reasons that would take a long time to explain in depth...IN general though, I want much better training requirements for CCW holders across all state lines (without a serious price barrier), less pointless rules about cosmetic accessories and legal manufacturing/import, more science based policy setting around more potentially dangerous accessories like short barrels on long arms, suppressors, and bayonets, abolishment of the more nonsensical firearm restrictions in hunting season, no more lists of specific banned weapons unless it can be proven beyond doubt that they are more of a risk than others of the same type, better public education about firearms, allot more research into more reliable non lethal methods, outreach programs to encourage replacing existing firearms with good alternatives, a completely voluntary buyback program, for the gun community to detangle it's self from politics and rage fantasy as much as possible, far less restrictive non lethal weapons laws in liberal states, firm legislation prohibiting stalling when providing carry licenses, more firearms museums, a bigger focus on competition and target shooting in the firearms community, clearer and less restrictive firearms policies on large social media sites, heavy restrictions on exporting U.S made firearms to countries experiencing allot of violence or with known corrupt governments, and for weapons with the most potential for public danger to be locked up in rent to use, third party audited and well secured shooting ranges so people can still enjoy them for their fun and historical elements.But at this point, it's become just as much a fundamental issue as abortion or right to die in this ridiculous country, so we'll fuckin see I guess. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621593/#p621593 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @ghostI'm mixed on it for allot of reasons that would take a long time to explain in depth...IN general though, I want much better training requirements for CCW holders across all state lines (without a serious price barrier), less pointless rules about cosmetic accessories and legal manufacturing/import, more science based policy setting around more potentially dangerous accessories like short barrels on long arms, suppressors, and bayonets, abolishment of the more nonsensical firearm restrictions in hunting season, no more lists of specific banned weapons unless it can be proven beyond doubt that they are more of a risk than others of the same type, better public education about firearms, allot more research into more reliable non lethal methods, outreach programs to encourage replacing existing firearms with good alternatives, a completely voluntary buyback program, for the gun community to detangle it's self from politics and rage fantasy as much as possible, far less restrictive non lethal weapons laws in liberal states, firm legislation prohibiting stalling when providing carry licenses, more firearms museums, a bigger focus on competition and target shooting in the firearms community, clearer and less restrictive firearms policies on large social media sites, heavy restrictions on exporting U.S made firearms to countries experiencing heavy violence or with known corrupt governments, and for weapons with the most potential for public danger to be locked up in rent to use, third party audited and well secured shooting ranges so people can still enjoy them for their fun and historical elements.But at this point, it's become just as much a fundamental issue as abortion or right to die in this ridiculous country, so we'll fuckin see I guess. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621593/#p621593 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pfizer or Oxford?
Re: Pfizer or Oxford? @1Fuck it bruh, why not take both! Just violently thrust one into each arm while roaring a mighty battle cry, and see which one kicks the most COVID ass amiright? Worst case scenario, you end up with blood which can explosively destroy all corona variants instantly on contact with skin! Wicked Sick!Note to idiots: Never do this.P.S. Ghost and Ethin pointlessly arguing with each other in circles for ever is what truly awaits us all in hell, (one constantly doubling down no matter how bad the argument, the other always insisting he's better than this but never actually leaving)."Neither ego can live while the other survives" URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621597/#p621597 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pfizer or Oxford?
Re: Pfizer or Oxford? @1Fuck it man, why not take both! Just violently thrust one into each arm while roaring a mighty battle cry, and see which one kicks the most COVID ass amiright? Worst case scenario, you end up with blood which can explosively destroy all corona variants instantly on contact with skin! Wicked Sick!Note to idiots: Never do this.P.S. Ghost and Ethin pointlessly arguing with each other in circles for ever is what truly awaits us all in hell, (one constantly doubling down no matter how bad the argument, the other always insisting he's better than this but never actually leaving)."Neither ego can live while the other survives" URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621597/#p621597 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pfizer or Oxford?
Re: Pfizer or Oxford? @1Fuck it man, why not take both! Just violently thrust one into each arm while roaring a mighty battle cry, and see which one kicks the most COVID ass amiright? Worst case scenario, you end up with blood which can explosively destroy all corona variants instantly on contact with skin!Note to idiots: Never do this.P.S. Ghost and Ethin pointlessly arguing with each other in circles for ever is what truly awaits us all in hell, (one constantly doubling down no matter how bad the argument, the other always insisting he's better than this but never actually leaving)."Neither ego can live while the other survives" URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621597/#p621597 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pfizer or Oxford?
Re: Pfizer or Oxford? @1Fuck it man, why not take both! Just jam one in each arm while roaring a battle cry, and see which one kicks the most COVID ass amiright? Worst case scenario, you end up with blood which can explosively destroy all corona variants instantly on contact with skin or ingested!Note to idiots: Never do this.P.S. Ghost and Ethin pointlessly arguing with each other in circles for ever is what truly awaits us all in hell, (one constantly doubling down no matter how bad the argument, the other always insisting he's better than this but never actually leaving)."Neither ego can live while the other survives" URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621597/#p621597 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pfizer or Oxford?
Re: Pfizer or Oxford? @1Fuck it man, why not take both! Just jam one in each arm while roaring a battle cry, and see which one kicks the most COVID ass amiright? Worst case scenario, you end up with blood which can explosively destroy all corona variants instantly on contact with skin or ingested!Note to idiots: Never do this.P.S. Ghost and Ethin pointlessly arguing with each other in circles for ever is what truly awaits us all in hell, (one constantly doubling down no matter how bad the argument, the other always insisting he's better than this but never leaving)."Neither ego can live while the other survives" URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621597/#p621597 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pfizer or Oxford?
Re: Pfizer or Oxford? @1Fuck it man, just take both one in each arm, and see which one kicks the most COVID ass amiright? Worst case scenario, you end up with blood which can destroy all corona variants instantly on contact with skin or ingested!Note to idiots: Never do this.P.S. Ghost and Ethin pointlessly arguing with each other in circles for ever is what truly awaits us all in hell, (one constantly doubling down no matter how bad the argument, the other always insisting he's better than this but never leaving)."Neither ego can live while the other survives" URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621597/#p621597 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @ghostI'm mixed on it for allot of reasons that would take a long time to explain in depth...IN general though, I want much better training requirements for CCW holders across all state lines (without a serious price barrier), less pointless rules about cosmetic accessories and legal manufacturing/import, more science based policy setting around more potentially dangerous accessories like short barrels on long arms, suppressors, and bayonets, abolishment of the more nonsensical firearm restrictions in hunting season, no more lists of specific banned weapons unless it can be proven beyond doubt that they are more of a risk than others of the same type, better public education about firearms, allot more research into more reliable non lethal methods, outreach programs to encourage replacing existing firearms with good alternatives, a completely voluntary buyback program, for the gun community to detangle it's self from politics and rage fantasy as much as possible, far less restrictive non lethal weapons laws in liberal states, firm legislation prohibiting stalling when providing carry licenses, more firearms museums, a bigger focus on competition shooting in the firearms community, clearer and less restrictive firearms policies on large social media sites, heavy restrictions on exporting U.S made firearms to countries experiencing heavy violence or with known corrupt governments, and for weapons with the most potential for public danger to be locked up in rent to use, third party audited and well secured shooting ranges so people can still enjoy them for their fun and historical elements.But at this point, it's become just as much a fundamental issue as abortion or right to die in this ridiculous country, so we'll fuckin see I guess. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621593/#p621593 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @ghostI'm mixed on it for allot of reasons that would take a long time to explain in depth...IN general though, I want much better training requirements for CCW holders across all state lines (without a serious price barrier), less pointless rules about cosmetic accessories and legal manufacturing/import, more science based policy setting around more potentially dangerous accessories like short barrels on long arms, suppressors, and bayonets, abolishment of the more nonsensical firearm restrictions in hunting season, no more lists of specific banned weapons unless it can be proven beyond doubt that they are more of a risk than others of the same type, better public education about firearms, allot more research into more reliable non lethal methods, outreach programs to encourage replacing existing firearms with good alternatives, a completely voluntary buyback program, far less restrictive non lethal weapons laws in liberal states, firm legislation prohibiting stalling when providing carry licenses, more firearms museums, a bigger focus on competition shooting in the firearms community, clearer and less restrictive firearms policies on large social media sites, and for weapons with the most potential for public danger to be locked up in rent to use, third party audited and well secured shooting ranges so people can still enjoy them for their fun and historical elements.But at this point, it's become just as much a fundamental issue as abortion or right to die in this ridiculous country, so we'll fuckin see I guess. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621593/#p621593 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @ghostI'm mixed on it for allot of reasons that would take a long time to explain in depth...IN general though, I want much better training requirements for CCW holders across all state lines (without a serious price barrier), less pointless rules about cosmetic accessories and legal manufacturing/import, abolishment of the more nonsensical firearm restrictions in hunting season, no more lists of specific banned weapons unless it can be proven beyond doubt that they are more of a risk than others of the same type, better public education about firearms, allot more research into more reliable non lethal methods, outreach programs to encourage replacing existing firearms with good alternatives, a completely voluntary buyback program, far less restrictive non lethal weapons laws in liberal states, firm legislation prohibiting stalling when providing carry licenses, more firearms museums, a bigger focus on competition shooting in the firearms community, clearer and less restrictive firearms policies on large social media sites, and for weapons with the most potential for public danger to be locked up in rent to use, third party audited and well secured shooting ranges so people can still enjoy them for their fun and historical elements.But at this point, it's become just as much a fundamental issue as abortion or right to die in this ridiculous country, so we'll fuckin see I guess. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621593/#p621593 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GCWI like guns.However, most people shouldn't have access to guns in the modern era. They just don't have the necessary training or respect for them, and use them more as a security blanket or recreational device than a genuine defensive tool.Also, guns are a foolish first line of defense, and statistically have far more potential to cause harm than do good in their lifetimes, yet people treat them like the end all and be all of personal protection in this country.When the majority of gun owners stop using them as play things, fashion accessories, dick enhancers, or political statements, maybe I'll agree with you.And yes, I do realize that most liberal politicians don't consider even half of these things when they foolishly go after all firearms in general with their ignorant, hysterical rhetoric, but it doesn't make them less true.Because I've seen plenty of willful stupidity, mental gymnastics, and outright dishonesty in the gun community in the last few years too, and while I still enjoy learning about guns, I don't think the status quo in this country is a good one. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621583/#p621583 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us Sorry but no Jaide, they really, truly are coming for people's guns. I'm a centrist, but even I know that. If most of the left thought they could manage it without a massive, bloody backlash, they would take them all tomorrow, at best excluding subsistence hunters and possibly farmers with single shot weapons, along with (probably) police and the military.That's not paranoia speaking either. It's based on hard research and experience. They may say one thing, but their campaign promises to anti gun groups, and the bills they put forward say another.Yes, the gun industry does pull in allot of cash, but so do other industries. They've made it quite clear that they are happy to take the popular support of liberals as a replacement for it. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621587/#p621587 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us Sorry but no Jaide, they really, truly are coming for people's guns. I'm a centrist, but even I know that. If most of the left thought they could manage it without a massive, bloody backlash, they would take them all tomorrow, at best excluding subsistence hunters and possibly farmers with single shot weapons, along with (probably) police and the military.That's not paranoia speaking either. It's based on hard research and experience. They may say one thing, but their campaign promises to anti gun groups, and the bills they put forward say another. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621587/#p621587 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GCWI like guns.However, most people shouldn't have access to guns in the modern era. They just don't have the necessary training or respect for them, and use them more as a security blanket or recreational device than a genuine defensive tool.Also, guns are a foolish first line of defense, and statistically have far more potential to cause harm than do good in their lifetimes, yet people treat them like the end all and be all of personal protection in this country.When the majority of gun owners stop using them as play things, fashion accessories, dick enhancers, or political statements, maybe I'll agree with you.And yes, I do realize that most liberal politicians don't consider even half of these things when they foolishly go after all firearms in general with their ignorant, hysterical rhetoric, but it doesn't make them less true.Because I've seen plenty of willful stupidity, mental gymnastics, and outright dishonesty in the gun community in the last few years, and while I still enjoy learning about guns, I don't think the status quo in this country is a good one. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621583/#p621583 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us I like guns.Most people shouldn't have guns. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621583/#p621583 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: thinking about leaving the us
Re: thinking about leaving the us @GCWExplain to me how the republican version of dystopia is any better and maybe I'll get on board with your one sided hatred of democrats.As far as I'm concerned, it's half a dozen of one 6 of the other at this point, the choice of oppressor is purely academic. But yes, the left does have a better public image right now, and I do see the danger in that (the frog in a boiling pot analogy springs to mind) given we're still talking about politicians in a corrupt capitalist system here, which means they serve the agenda of the highest campaign contributors and or believe they know what's best for everyone based on their limited experience and class/race biases.TL:DRAs far as I'm concerned, any non moderate/centrist politicians who have an I know best attitude or take what amounts to bribes for policy changes can fuck off. Unfortunately that's almost all of them ATM, and that isn't and shouldn't be a partisan issue. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/621446/#p621446 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Is there a keyboard command to label item, nvda?
Re: Is there a keyboard command to label item, nvda? Sadly no, and this is one of the biggest things I miss in NVDA as compared to JAWS or Voiceover or ZDSR. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/620925/#p620925 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: What Hand Do You Read Braille With?
Re: What Hand Do You Read Braille With? The both hand. I use two index fingers spread somewhat apart... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/619131/#p619131 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Considering getting a new laptop, but I have a question
Re: Considering getting a new laptop, but I have a question @john_weedI would also suggest open back over ear headphones or portable desktop speakers. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618858/#p618858 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best?
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best? Ya know even though we got super off topic here, I do appreciate that people are being pretty chill at least, that's really cool. I thought about jumping in a few times but honestly pretty much all the points here are pretty good, whether I agree with them or not, which is refreshing. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618652/#p618652 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Lets talk about cooking.
Re: Lets talk about cooking. Yeah I thought cooking was super hard and complicated until a few years ago as well, and I still don't cook very much yet, but honestly, allot of it is just being willing to try, willing to mess up some times and willing to put in the time.Plus, the great thing about the internet is that if a recipe seems too hard, you can just look for another one that isn't as complicated, and if that works, build up from their if you feel comfortable. And the same goes for ingredients; you'd be amazed at all the replacements you can make if you don't have something, and it almost always tastes just fine.As you cook more, you will discover ways to make things faster and easier for you so that it isn't such a pain. For instance, I try never to cook while hungry as it makes me impatient and prone to making mistakes. I also pre measure my spices and put them in a small container before hand, as I often panic when measuring under time pressure. I've also started prepping meats and vegetables the night before if possible, so that my prep work and cooking isn't on the same day. That way I'm not already annoyed and tired when the harder parts happen.I also had to get over some fears, like touching things in a frying pan to check them for doneness, or being faster with a large knife, or causing a mess, or making small timing or measurement mistakes, or using unfamiliar ingredients, and I've still never seriously hurt my self or damaged anything, just little bangs and scrapes here and there.Now I'm thinking about investing in a food processor to help with prep, and I've started listening to podcasts while doing dishes, so that now it doesn't feel so boring. Learning over time how to plan ahead and use better tools and methods to make things you struggle with less of a problem really helps with the efficiency.Like I said it all sounds complicated and difficult, and it can be, but if you do it enough and push your self a bit, it soon becomes almost second nature. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618640/#p618640 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Lets talk about cooking.
Re: Lets talk about cooking. Yeah I thought cooking was super hard and complicated until a few years ago as well, and I still don't cook very much yet, but honestly, allot of it is just being willing to try, willing to mess up some times and willing to put in the time.Plus, the great thing about the internet is that if a recipe seems too hard, you can just look for another one that isn't as complicated, and if that works, build up from their if you feel comfortable.As you cook more, you will discover ways to make things faster and easier for you so that it isn't such a pain. For instance, I try never to cook while hungry as it makes me impatient and prone to making mistakes. I also pre measure my spices and put them in a small container before hand, as I often panic when measuring under time pressure. I've also started prepping meats and vegetables the night before if possible, so that my prep work and cooking isn't on the same day. That way I'm not already annoyed and tired when the harder parts happen.I also had to get over some fears, like touching things in a frying pan to check them for doneness, or being faster with a large knife, or causing a mess, or making small timing or measurement mistakes, or using unfamiliar ingredients, and I've still never seriously hurt my self or damaged anything, just little bangs and scrapes here and there.Now I'm thinking about investing in a food processor to help with prep, and I've started listening to podcasts while doing dishes, so that now it doesn't feel so boring. Learning over time how to plan ahead and use better tools and methods to make things you struggle with less of a problem really helps with the efficiency.Like I said it all sounds complicated and difficult, and it can be, but if you do it enough and push your self a bit, it soon becomes almost second nature. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618640/#p618640 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: preferred cane techniques?
Re: preferred cane techniques? @camlornThanks for the info! I've been meaning to try that exact cane and tip combo for a while now, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. It's nice to know they are very sturdy though.The thing is, NFB gives you a free cane every 6 months (not that I get a new one that often) and the tips, while annoying to replace are 2 bucks from the NFB store and I usually only need one every 2 months or so. So far it's mostly been an economical choice not to try other types of light canes, but I hope to soon. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618382/#p618382 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Considering getting a new laptop, but I have a question
Re: Considering getting a new laptop, but I have a question Just curious, what's bad enough about the 120hz display to make it worth trying to find an alternative? URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618378/#p618378 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader documentation now on Github!
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader documentation now on Github! Very cool! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618275/#p618275 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: preferred cane techniques?
Re: preferred cane techniques? I use a non folding NFB cane for the flexibility and feedback it provides. The inability to make it portable and the need for tip replacements is a pain in the ass, but the lightness makes it mostly worth it, and allows me to use a modified open palm technique (my wrist doesn't turn very far without causing distracting discomfort)I use two tap when I'm moving quickly and constant contact for everything else. I'm trying to figure out slide tap because two tap just doesn't seem to let me react as fast to things like pushed up sidewalk slabs or small dropoffs on the sides.I'd like to learn feather touch as well (to be gentler on my tips and avoid snags) but it's one of those things that takes a while to get right. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618270/#p618270 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: preferred cane techniques?
Re: preferred cane techniques? I use a non folding NFB cane for the flexibility and feedback it provides. The inability to make it portable and the need for tip replacements is a pain in the ass, but the lightness makes it mostly worth it, and allows me to use a modified open palm technique (my wrist doesn't turn very far without causing distracting discomfort)I use two tap when I'm moving quickly and constant contact for everything else. I'm trying to figure out slide tap because two tap just doesn't seem to let me react as fast to things like pushed up sidewalk slabs or small dropoffs on the sides. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/618270/#p618270 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best?
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best? @GrannyCheeseWheelAnd that's your loss.I don't love the NFB either, but the upsides far outweigh my misgivings.Also, they aren't the only ones who run centers like that... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617583/#p617583 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Amazon Prime members benefits for 2021
Re: Amazon Prime members benefits for 2021 I really wish Amazon wasn't so evil... Then I wouldn't feel as bad using them. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617578/#p617578 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best?
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best? Some of you guys really need to start paying attention to the difference between a classic blind school and a training center which uses the structured discovery method and has blind teachers.The former is common, mostly long term, and usually damaging if not paired with mainstreaming. The latter is something you do as a teen or adult for around 9 months to a year typically and can be very useful, though of course it isn't going to be perfect either and the intensity isn't for everyone.These skills can be gained on your own but it can take years for most people, so having a head start is really helpful. And the intensive nature of programs like this (while stressful) is better than getting bits of training at various levels of quality here and there when going to a public school.Sadly though, programs like this are very rare, and most of the world doesn't even know what structured discovery is. I only know of 5 in the states, and one in Canada which isn't quite as good. There could be more, but it's extremely hard to find them.This doesn't mean that if a program doesn't use structured discovery or blind teachers it's pointless (there are definitely some high quality traditional classes) but it's really hard to sort the wheat from the chaff if you haven't experienced multiple different types of training before and know what to look for. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617575/#p617575 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best?
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best? Some of you guys really need to start paying attention to the difference between a classic blind school and a training center which uses the structured discovery method and has blind teachers.The former is common and usually damaging if not paired with mainstreaming. The latter is something you do as a teen or adult for around 9 months to a year typically and can be very useful, though of course it isn't going to be perfect either and the intensity isn't for everyone.These skills can be gained on your own but it can take years for most people, so having a head start is really helpful. And the intensive nature of programs like this (while stressful) is better than getting bits of training at various levels of quality here and there when going to a public school.Sadly though, programs like this are very rare, and most of the world doesn't even know what structured discovery is. I only know of 5 in the states, and one in Canada which isn't quite as good. There could be more, but it's extremely hard to find them.This doesn't mean that if a program doesn't use structured discovery or blind teachers it's pointless (there are definitely some high quality traditional classes) but it's really hard to sort the wheat from the chaff if you haven't experienced multiple different types of training before and know what to look for. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617575/#p617575 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: is last pass accessible?
Re: is last pass accessible? The IOS version is great, but the Browser addons are pretty crap and so is the website.Plus, starting this March they will be making it so you can only use the free version on either mobile or desktop, but not both.Accessibility wise, I've been hearing good things about 1password and Bitwarden, though the Bitwarden IOS app is apparently not very good ATM and autofill still doesn't work much of the time.A couple of other promising looking managers would be Keeper and Sticky Password, but I have no idea about their accessibility. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617572/#p617572 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best?
Re: People who live in the US, what schools for the blind are the best? I've heard good things about Blind.inc and NFB Colorado Center, but those aren't exactly blind schools, and the waiting list for exchange students are years long. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617461/#p617461 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: AuthPass, another accessible password manager
Re: AuthPass, another accessible password manager Nice work with the dev man! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617286/#p617286 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Anyone have experience with growing marijuana autoflowers?
Re: Anyone have experience with growing marijuana autoflowers? @azureI'm sorry but your opinion just isn't backed up by science.Weed can be a big issue if overused just like eating candy or playing games, because it is mentally addictive if not physically so. But when the problem is serious, it is usually because the person is abusing it do to underlying problems they have in their life, where as with something chemically addictive, they could be doing just fine mentally and emotionally, but still get powerful cravings which could lead them back down that path.Weed addiction is an effect, not a cause. And while buying weed can also put you in contact with other, harder drugs, that isn't the fault of the plant, but how it is distributed.It can also be laced with other drugs if the supplier isn't above board (illegalization practically guarantees this) or potentially cause underlying problems like schizophrenia in a small amount of the population; particularly men in their 20s.I won't pretend we understand everything about it, but the fact is that when it's legal and used responsibly, it's almost never a problem.And remember, just because something is illegal, doesn't mean it's actually wrong. Laws aren't morals and vice versa. I would encourage you to look into the politics behind demonizing weed in the U.S (allot of official documents have been unsealed since the beginning of the war on drugs) because I would not be surprised if it's for similar reasons as in your country.I had to learn that just because I may not think it's a good idea, doesn't mean that other people can't handle it better. For instance, I'll probably never take shrooms, because I really don't think I have the right mindset to not have a bad trip. For those who can however... I shouldn't judge them based on my limitations.Look at it objectively and you will also find many more harmful things that society doesn't as a whole take as seriously, such as how much sugar we have hidden in our diets these days, how much heavier our cars are getting, even how we treat our beds. It's really a double standard based on nothing but fear and perception if you think about it... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617130/#p617130 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader Open Class taking place 19TH of February, 5:00 UT
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader Open Class taking place 19TH of February, 5:00 UT Okay cool. Thanks. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/617085/#p617085 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader Open Class taking place 19TH of February, 5:00 UT
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader Open Class taking place 19TH of February, 5:00 UT Awesome! One question I have though. If you buy the business edition with the dongle, does the dongle simply act as a constant activation device? Or does it contain the program it's self.If it is the ladder, how easy is it to get major program updates, particularly internationally? URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/616874/#p616874 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Perseverance Landing On Mars: Febuary 18th
Re: Perseverance Landing On Mars: Febuary 18th Things like this are inspiring for sure, and they do advance humanity. But it's still hard not to think about the hundreds of millions of people suffering abject poverty around the world while we play around in space with funds we partially got from selling weapons and could be using on our poor education system and wealth inequality problems here. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/616871/#p616871 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Do you also like to rock and press your eyes?
Re: Do you also like to rock and press your eyes? The shitty thing is that do to my glaucoma, my eyes have allot less fluid pressure now, meaning that I have the zombified hollow eyes BS going against me even though I don't press them. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/616477/#p616477 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: windows update blue screen of death!
Re: windows update blue screen of death! I would back up all your stuff, then reinstall as mentioned. For the non talking part, use Be My Eyes Microsoft Support, Aira Free, or video chat someone you know who knows how to describe things.Do your research ahead of time so you aren't stuck when it comes time to do the deed. It may seem daunting but it's very hard to mess anything up for good, and it's much easier and faster than it used to be.Some people even suggest reinstalling Windows every year or so preemptively anyway. And people who use VM's do this all the time. It's perfectly possible for the average blind computer user to do it. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/616368/#p616368 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Is This a Bug or am I Pressing Something
Re: Is This a Bug or am I Pressing Something Sometimes it can be tiny stuff trapped between a screen protector and the screen as well.I don't know much about backtap, but could it possibly be that as well? Maybe the case is the problem. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615998/#p615998 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice To expand on what some others have talked about, try this blog post and definitely read the other linked articles as well. Finding good info on AccessiBe is hard, and I found this to be very interesting.https://adrianroselli.com/2020/06/acces … -sued.html URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615993/#p615993 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice To expand on what some others have talked about, try this blog post and definitely read the major linked articles as well. Finding good info on AccessiBe is hard, and I found this to be very interesting.https://adrianroselli.com/2020/06/acces … -sued.html URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615993/#p615993 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice To expand on what some others have talked about, try this blog post and definitely read the 2 major linked articles as well. Finding good info on AccessiBe is hard, and I found this to be very interesting.https://adrianroselli.com/2021/02/free- … ssibe.html URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615993/#p615993 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice To expand on what some others have talked about, try this blog post and definitely read the 2 major linked articles as well. Finding good info on AccessiBe is hard, and I found this to be very interesting.https://www.lflegal.com/2020/08/quick-fix/ URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615993/#p615993 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice To expand on what some others have talked about, try this blog post and definitely read the 2 major linked articles as well. Finding good info on AccessiBe is hard, and I found this to be very interesting. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615993/#p615993 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Is This a Bug or am I Pressing Something
Re: Is This a Bug or am I Pressing Something @2wooo... sexy and scary at the same time! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615980/#p615980 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Blatent account theft and alts
Re: Blatent account theft and alts Nice work JayJay URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615415/#p615415 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Spin, Spin: a Poem
Re: Spin, Spin: a Poem o, pretty words!And that's basically as far as my comprehension of poetry goes.So if it means a single thing to you, just know that a complete noob appreciates it at least, even though I got lost after the first like, 6 sentences. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615106/#p615106 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader open class taking place tomorrow!
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader open class taking place tomorrow! Yeah an archive would be amazing, I sadly couldn't make it do to classes. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615103/#p615103 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: A Public Apology
Re: A Public Apology Fair enough man, I'm not going to say I appreciated the absents, but you also shouldn't be expected to carry the entire team when it comes to everything other than rename and unrestriction requests all the time either. It was their responsibility to pick up the slack and it didn't really happen until Jack stepped up.I'm also continually impressed by how much shit you're willing to take from this place and still keep the dedication going, so I always sorta felt as though something like this would have to happen eventually.I'm sorry you've been feeling like such shit, and I hope it doesn't last much longer.I appreciate the apology and accept it 100%. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/615102/#p615102 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader open class taking place tomorrow!
Re: Zhengdu Screenreader open class taking place tomorrow! @gorvachov13Actually it has many more features than NVDA, yet it's cheaper than JAWS, so. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614913/#p614913 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Has anyone used Quickbooks Online?
Re: Has anyone used Quickbooks Online? No, but I know that Aira has an offer where if you are using a quickbooks product you can get 30 free minutes of assistance whether you are a paid Aira user or not.Same goes if you are using JAWS, Magic, or Zoomtext for something that won't read properly, so you could use them back to back if that's the case.Combined with teamviewer, it could be pretty helpful. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614722/#p614722 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice
Re: AccessiBe ADA Overlay Webservice Maybe someday, but for now this is just an empty promise which could actually harm us, given that it's hard enough to get companies to accept that accessibility is an ongoing process in the first place. What happens when an executive that knows nothing about the web accessibility market hears from these guys that their solution can for ever fix the blind problem for allot less money and time than human contractors?Eventually, sites that actually care will realize it isn't as good, but in general, it's going to potentially lose people jobs, and those people are already part of a group with a 69.1% unemployment rate.I'm sure this will be a useful idea in a decade (though human auditing will still be vital I think) and it's not like these are the only people doing this, but just like smart canes and street crossing AI, for now it's just a dangerous pipe dream.I talked to the accessiBE CEO at the sight tech global conference, and while there was very little time, I did manage to get an insight into his thinking.Basically, while he says he appreciates what testers do, that the current methods are just too slow. We need results, and a mostly hands off continuous monitoring and fixing tool will get more companies on board, which means more results for end users.Take the feelings out of it and it does make sense. I just don't know if I agree that he's fixing the right problem here.I don't think that human testers are necessarily too slow or hard to find, I think it's that they aren't listened too enough, they get hired to solve lots of individual issues rather than being full time employees for the most part, that their suggestions aren't acted on quickly enough (they get bogged down in bureaucracy), accessibility in general isn't taken seriously and isn't kept up to date when the program changes, and that the reason we don't have as many is simply because the field is hard to even find as an outsider, the definitions of jobs within it aren't consistent (accessibility consultant, access tester, quality assurance accessibility specialist ETC all mean what ever companies want them to), and it's nearly all contract work that comes in bits and pieces and often isn't easy to find listings for.I guess he's just abandoned the idea that the industry can be changed for the better in any significant way any time soon, so lets try another approach, and to be honest, I get that. I just wish the product was better at it's job, but companies don't make money by being honest about their shortcomings early on. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614693/#p614693 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend?
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend? Focus 40 Blue is widely compatible and mostly metal. though the more advanced features like note taking are kinda meh as it isn't easy to read notes between the computer and display. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614686/#p614686 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend?
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend? I would personally suggest the new Brailliant BI-40X because it's very up to date and has allot of the features of a note taker without the extreme added cost and added hardware/software weak points of one.But here's a recent article comparing 4 of the most popular models (the new version of the Brailliant came out just after) that I found pretty interesting.Just keep in mind, support in Russia is probably going to be the biggest deciding factor unless they are confident they can do repairs and get parts in country...Also, consider the age and type of computers you might be working with in the next 5 years. If the display is too new, that could cause compatibility problems. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614439/#p614439 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend?
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend? I would personally suggest the new Brailliant BI-40X because it's very up to date and has allot of the features of a note taker without the extreme added cost and added hardware/software weak points of one.But here's a recent article comparing 4 of the most popular models (the new version of the Brailliant came out just after) that I found pretty interesting.Just keep in mind, support in Russia is probably going to be the biggest deciding factor unless they are confident they can do repairs and get parts in country...Also, consider the age and type of computers you might be working with in the next 5 years. If the display is too new, that could cause problems. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614439/#p614439 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend?
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend? I would personally suggest the new Brailliant BI-40X because it has allot of the features of a note taker without the extreme added cost and added hardware/software weak points of one.But here's a recent article comparing 4 of the most popular models (the new version of the Brailliant came out just after) that I found pretty interesting.Just keep in mind, support in Russia is probably going to be the biggest deciding factor unless they are confident they can do repairs and get parts in country... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614439/#p614439 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend?
Re: getting a new braille display, but which one do you recommend? I would personally suggest the new Brailliant BI-40X because it has allot of the features of a note taker without the extreme added cost and added hardware/software weak points of one.But here's a recent article comparing 4 of the most popular models (the new version of the Brailliant came out just after) that I found pretty interesting.Just keep in mind, support in Russia is probably going to be the biggest deciding factor unless they are confident they can do repairs and get parts in country... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614439/#p614439 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Your chance to contribute to accessibility research
Re: Your chance to contribute to accessibility research Cool! Are you gonna post this on r/blind and the NFB math list too?You may even be able to get it into the next addition of top tech tidbits. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614032/#p614032 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Your chance to contribute to accessibility research
Re: Your chance to contribute to accessibility research Cool! Are you gonna post this on r/blind and the NFB math list too? URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614032/#p614032 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Name Your Computer
Re: Name Your Computer My computer is a mid range business laptop from 2 years ago, so I think I'd name it Brian, because while it's boring as hell, it's also pretty fast, and Brian falls somewhere in between lame and kinda cool as a name at least for me. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614031/#p614031 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Announcing: Now open for the public, The Software Archive
Re: Announcing: Now open for the public, The Software Archive @dardarThis is pretty cool, but I would really like to see a couple things added.If their could be a section where the submitter or a mod could put some extra instructions on how exactly to use the program effectively that would be helpful.A user rating system separate from the author rating system, where each vote has the date of entry next to it may also help as programs can change over time and people's experiences may be different from the submitter's.A bit of clarification on virtual cursor use in the ratings might be nice as well. In NVDA for instance, I definitely wouldn't consider a program where I sometimes had to quickly use NVDA's review cursor to see extra info on a control to be a problem... But maybe I'm in the minority?Also, I worry about how multiple platforms are listed for each program, but accessibility on those platforms may be unknown, or change separately from others. It makes me wonder if having a separate listing for each OS even if programs are repeated would be good, or some kind of (verified to work with OS as of date) item in the entry would be good. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/612175/#p612175 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronYes, please do act more autonomously. The other mods don't need to wait for your approval or a team vote on anything but the most tricky issues, so why (as another mod) should you either?And as an admin, ultimate authority comes down to you regardless. If you give the rest of the team time to respond on a complex issue and they don't even with alternative communication methods like a group email, and a decision needs to be made sooner rather than later, that responsibility would fall to you. If even just one other team member is available, great, but if not, shit happens. People can always appeal a ban via email and you can consider it as a group later anyway...Either way, if discord isn't working, than it sounds as if it may be time to find something else ASAP and stop trying to make it work. I think that ship has sailed.Finding a replacement for Jayde in the short term also seems like a good idea. Maybe you should consider opening up applications again this weekend and taking community feedback on them? At this point I would even be willing to help if the community would have me... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/612150/#p612150 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronYes, please do act more autonomously. The other mods don't need to wait for your approval or a team vote on anything but the most tricky issues, so why (as another mod) should you either?And as an admin, ultimate authority comes down to you regardless. If you give the rest of the team time to respond on a complex issue and they don't even with alternative communication methods like a group email, and a decision needs to be made sooner rather than later, that responsibility would fall to you. If even just one other team member is available, great, but if not, shit happens. People can always appeal a ban via email and you can consider it as a group later anyway...Either way, if discord isn't working, than it sounds as if it may be time to find something else ASAP and stop trying to make it work. I think that ship has sailed.Finding a replacement for Jayde in the short term also seems like a good idea. Maybe you should consider opening up applications again this weekend? At this point I would even be willing to help if the community would have me... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/612150/#p612150 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronYes, please do act more autonomously. The other mods don't need to wait for your approval or a team vote on anything but the most tricky issues, so why (as another mod) should you either?And as an admin, ultimate authority comes down to you regardless. If you give the rest of the team time to respond on a complex issue and they don't even with alternative communication methods like a group email, and a decision needs to be made sooner rather than later, that responsibility would fall to you. If even just one other team member is available, great, but if not, shit happens. People can always appeal a ban via email and you can consider it as a group later anyway...Either way, if discord isn't working, than it sounds as if it may be time to find something else ASAP and stop trying to make it work. I think that ship has sailed.Finding a replacement for Jayde in the short term also seems like a good idea. Maybe you should open up applications again this week. At this point I would even be willing to help if the community would have me... URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/612150/#p612150 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Microsoft word crash with NVDA
Re: Microsoft word crash with NVDA Try toggling the UI automation boxes in the advanced section of NVDA's settings, start with the one for MS Word controls. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/612145/#p612145 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're lack of effectiveness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position, as keeping a group effective over time requires you to be a bit of a hardass and really keep on top of things. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be...If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The defusion of responsibility is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used (likely unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless self destructive hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're lack of effectiveness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position, as keeping a group effective over time requires you to be a bit of a hardass. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be...If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The defusion of responsibility is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used (likely unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless self destructive hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're lack of effectiveness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The defusion of responsibility is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used (likely unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless self destructive hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're lack of effectiveness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The defusion of responsibility is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used (likely unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless self harming hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're lack of effectiveness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The defusion of responsibility is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used [likely unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're spinelessness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The defusion of responsibility is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used [likely unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're spinelessness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The bystander effect is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used [likely unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're spinelessness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The bystander effect is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used (possibly unconsciously) as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're spinelessness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions. The bystander effect is real.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're spinelessness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time. The bystander effect is real.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're spinelessness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. Personally, if I were an admin I would be cutting less active people from the team (no hard feelings and no ban from reapplying later) and looking for replacements ASAP unless they had a good reason and weren't constantly coming up with excuses.That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... So I get it. But it's still hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.If I'm truly completely off the mark with any of this, please let me know.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Of vaults and audio.
Re: Of vaults and audio. @AaronI appreciate that you are trying to get the server on track, even if you're spinelessness in moderation (particularly as an admin) is continually disappointing. It isn't really your fault, you're just a conflict averse, benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Usually that's a good thing, but I don't believe Dark was thinking long term when he chose you for this position. Either that, or the position it's self is not what I and most others had imagined it to be.If the individual mods were really dedicated to keeping the site on track, they'd be checking the discord server every day or nearly every day and not relying on notifications, or at least logging onto the site and looking for new reports a minimum of twice a week. That said, this place is draining and so is regular life right now. We've been doing this isolation thing for months at this point... But it's hard to believe that not one mod out of the whole team has been mentally able to deal with the forum beyond the basics of unrestricting and renaming for such long stretches of time.From an outsider perspective, it seems like maybe individual mods don't feel like they have the authority or objectivity to act alone comfortably when it comes to actual moderation decisions.My suspicion (despite Jaide's own claims to the contrary) is that the team as a whole started to rely on him to be the main enforcer to the point that they felt lost without his direction, and now don't work well as a unit without him as a rallying point.The Discord server troubles aren't helping I'm sure, but again if the leadership was strong and consistent, or individuals were confident enough, I don't think it would be nearly as big of an issue. At this point, it really just feels like it's being used as a way to excuse the deeper problems with communication and direction that seem to have been plaguing the team for a long time.To make it clear, I'm not really trying to assign individual blame here, nor do I want people to take this as a call to arms and start another pointless hate fest directed towards the mods. But I do think things need to change so this kind of thing doesn't keep happening.@JackThanks for stepping up to the plate man. The entries in the public record topic could have been more comprehensive, but I'm just glad it got done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611875/#p611875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Building a desktop PC
Re: Building a desktop PC Yeah but where do you live, because that will have a big impact on the prices. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611881/#p611881 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
