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  2. What social media do we use?

    in Other Topics

    Posted

    IMO, Wikipedia provides a good description of "social media".

    "Social media are interactive media technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks.[1][2] While challenges to the definition of social media arise[3][4] due to the variety of stand-alone and built-in social media services currently available, there are some common features:[2]

    1. Social media are interactive Web 2.0 Internet-based applications.[2][5]
    2. User-generated content—such as text posts or comments, digital photos or videos, and data generated through all online interactions—is the lifeblood of social media.[2][5]
    3. Users create service-specific profiles for the website or app that are designed and maintained by the social media organization.[2][6]
    4. Social media helps the development of online social networks by connecting a user's profile with those of other individuals or groups.[2][6]

    The term social in regard to media suggests that platforms are user-centric and enable communal activity. As such, social media can be viewed as online facilitators or enhancers of human networks—webs of individuals who enhance social connectivity.[7]"

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media

     

     

     

  5. Florida pulls the plug on mRNA COVID vaccines for males 18-39

    in Health Issues and Medical Insurance

    Posted · Edited by DanZemke

    10 hours ago, Chalkie said:

    I don't know about a particular report but the Washington Post reports that only 4% of eligible persons have gotten the booster so far ahead of the winter surge. 

    I'm a big believer in cost-benefit analysis, as part of decision making.  For me, the cost of the new vaccine was trivial.  The odds rated potential of catching Covid was not.  

    I chose to get my free shot on a trip to my local Costco a couple of weeks ago.  It took me awhile to fill out the form, check into the pharmacy, and get my physical shot.  Total amount of my time: a little under 1 hour.  I then picked up the stuff on my shopping list and drove home.  

    I don't care what percentage of others have chosen to get, or not get, the new vaccine.  I happen to believe, that all of us would be better off, if more people did.  And I honestly don't understand the reluctance of folks to get vaccines. But I've decided to be pragmatic, and accept where we are.  Everyone gets to decide, for themselves, on whether to get a shot, or not.  And everyone is free to protect themselves, in any way they want.

  6. Florida pulls the plug on mRNA COVID vaccines for males 18-39

    in Health Issues and Medical Insurance

    Posted

    On 10/12/2022 at 10:47 AM, Randyretired said:

    I just read a report that 2/3 of US people report they will delay or not receive the new vaccine.   I don't think that many belong to any one political party.  

    Randy,

    I don't know what report you read, but their conclusion seems plausible.

    But to me, that's far removed from a single state's  claim, that mRNA vaccines are killing 18-39 year old males.

  7. Florida pulls the plug on mRNA COVID vaccines for males 18-39

    in Health Issues and Medical Insurance

    Posted

    I've been an Ars Technica paid subscriber, for many years.  Beth Mole doesn't do politics.

    "Beth is Ars Technica’s health reporter. She’s interested in biomedical research, infectious disease, health policy and law, and has a Ph.D. in microbiology."

    Earlier in this thread, the assertion was made, that those of us who disagree with the claims are doing it for political reasons.  

    B. S.

    "The source of this guidance is facing objections from folks who disagree with his stance and the political views of his boss (the FL Governor), not  because they can articulate cogent responses to his decisions and the cited studies upon which his policies are based."

    Beth's article is cogent response to the "study".  To me, trying to label all of the negative feedback, from Health experts as political, is a just lame form of misdirection.  

    The study does not support the claim, and politics has nothing to do with it.

  8. Windows 11 Update

    in Computers and Software

    Posted

    2 hours ago, LindaH said:

    I've received a notice on my Windows 11 computer that there is an update available -- Version 22H2.  I took a look at the "See what's in this update" page and I don't see anything that I need or would use (things like "create folders for your apps in Start" or "show off your family with personalized emojis" or "make videos in minutes").

    So I'm wondering if there is any reason why this update "has" to be done.  And if it does, anyone have an idea how long this update will take?  While I do most updates, they normally don't involve a whole new version of the OS, so I'm a little leery of doing this update.

    You don't have to do it now.

    I googled: windows 11 22H2 size

    and the first hit said: "around 5 GB".

        https://pureinfotech.com/windows-11-22h2-available-eligible-pcs-download/
        
    Eventually MS will stop providing security updates for your current version of Windows.  But they will warn you before this happens.  You still won't "have to" do it at that time, but you should.

  10. Oil sample results...decode help needed

    in HDT

    Posted

    My first oil test also said I had an abnormally high level of fuel in my oil.  But in my case, the cause was excessive idling. 

    Diesel fuel evaporates much quicker from hot oil than it does from warm oil.  If most of your time is idling (even high idling), fuel will gradually build up in your oil.

  11. Elon Musk says Starship needs work to send SpaceX Starlink 2.0 satellites into orbit

    in Internet Access on the Road

    Posted

    "Don't forget the leaders control the parkin' meters."

    Vladimir,

    I honestly do not understand what you are intending to convey with the above quote.  

    My impression of Dylan's warning, is to beware of those who are currently in power and control the status quo.

    To me, a key automotive example of this is feature bundling.  Why do I need to pay for a sun roof, to get the latest version of Blue-tooth?

    If you think Tesla's marketing approach is disruptive - I agree.  If you think that it is customer hostile, I'm skeptical and genuinely interested in better understanding your perspective.

  12. Elon Musk says Starship needs work to send SpaceX Starlink 2.0 satellites into orbit

    in Internet Access on the Road

    Posted · Edited by DanZemke
    Clarity

    RV,

    That's the first I've heard of Starlink 2.0.

    Hopefully our Government will let Elon Musk run.  He gets things done.  

    Tesla is transforming the automobile industry.  Yes, they are the clear market leader in the US for battery operated vehicles.  They are also leading the transformation from car sales by local dealers to car purchasing via the web.

    Elon brought the U.S. the first economically reusable rockets.  They are in the early stage of transforming our access to space.  And it looks like they, and their derivatives, are becoming the new standard for the entire world.

    And he's making low-altitude satellites relevant for almost everyone, not just edge cases.  The old Hughes Net type satellite networks are in the process of becoming irrelevant. Elon personally responded, within a few days, to a request from the Ukraine on twitter for communications help.  And I trust that Starlink 2.0. will be even better.

    So I am an Elon booster, but not an acolyte.  I don't own any Tesla stock, any Tesla products, nor do I expect to in the next few years.

    Thank you RV, for the new information.

  13. More Tesla news....

    in Other Topics

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Kirk W said:

    US has over 750 complaints of Teslas braking for no reason

    Chuckle.

    Based on the information source provided in this link, a different headline could have been:

    "Tesla has revealed, that "Less Than 0.2% of Tesla 2021 and 2022 car owners have complained about braking problems."

    IMO,  there's a simple reason ABC chose the title they did - it's better click-bait. 😉

    BTW, I don't own any Tesla stock, own a Tesla car, or intend to, in the near future.

     

  17. Mail Forwarding Service & RV Internet/wifi

    in Beginning RVing

    Posted · Edited by DanZemke
    Added comment about my local DMV office

    9 hours ago, sandsys said:

    You leave with new driver's license and/or vehicle license plates in hand in Livingston?

    Although you have asked your question several times, no one has directly answered it.  Presumably because they find the answer to be inconvenient.  It's pretty clear to me that the answer to your question is likely: No.

    Some see arguing while others see a useful discussion.  😉

    BTW, the closest DMV to me is in Danbury, CT.  I leave with a new drivers license and/or vehicle license plates in hand.

  23. Musk gets Twitter for $44 billion, to cheers and fears of 'free speech' plan

    in Finances and Investing

    Posted · Edited by DanZemke
    clarity

    42 minutes ago, GR "Scott" Cundiff said:

    Interesting - I was able to read it without being subscribed.

     

    Many websites provide free access to a few articles, and then switch to some form of blocking. 

    I suspect 2gypsies has accessed more WSJ free articles than you have.  And has crossed a pay wall threshold of the number of free views allowed.

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