Babalugats

joined 8 months ago
[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 1 points 2 hours ago

I didn't find anything in the UK, but I found in Ireland cardnado.ie I don't know if UK cards work in Ireland or vice versa.

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 4 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

We need counter movements and fast. Lobbying is happening way too quick (Please think of the children).

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)
sudo chown root:root run.sh
[sudo] password for user:          
chown: changing ownership of 'run.sh': Operation not permitted

and the latter does nothing. Or seems not to anyway.

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Results of ls -l

total 27040
-rw-r--r-- 1 user user 27560272 Apr 13  2021 'Commandos 2 HD Remaster'
drwxr-xr-x 7 user user    32768 Apr 24  2021 'Commandos 2 HD Remaster_Data'
-rw-r--r-- 1 user user      200 Apr 24  2021  run.sh
-rw-r--r-- 1 user user     2465 Mar  3  2021  uninstall.sh
[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 1 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

This is the result for sda3 /dev/sda3 /media/user/8ACB-8EB4 vfat rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,uid=1000,gid=1000,fmask=0022,dmask=0022,codepage=437,iocharset=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,showexec,utf8,flush,errors=remount-ro 0 0

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 1 points 9 hours ago

And the shockingly detailed data is in no way shockingly detailed. It’s my name, email, and some food I buy.

It is very much so. This article only barely scratches the surface and with AI it is going to get a lot worse

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 2 points 9 hours ago

Not available here unfortunately.

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 4 points 9 hours ago

Ireland. Shitty Government lets everything slide. They are about to take over the EU presidency, they are heavily lobbied by the US Big-Techs - Watch what they try to pass in regards to privacy (removing it) over the next 6 months.

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 2 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

I will try to see if something like that is available.

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 1 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

That you couldn't give a hoot etc. shows that you don't really understand what is happening or are very naive. Nothing wrong with that, it's normal, but it is worth looking into a little deeper, especially stores like Tesco. When prices are already artificially higher than they should be, and they are trebling the price of some items to get people to get their cards, you should be wondering why. They are not only making money from selling the items to you, but from selling your data to others. They also use the data in many ways, probably many unethical. With that much power and money and what is going on around the world currently with lobbying etc. it is definitely something that should be looked at. You should look up personalised pricing as well as here and you might start to notice that you have paid for those trips to Alton Towers and Blackpool (probably twice over). With a few companies trialing software as we speak. New York introduced a law too.

As for the imaginary markup

Tesco

LIDL

ALDI (No discount card)

SuperValu 'sale' price but applicable to everyone not cardholders.

Dunnes Stores Same as above

Centra €0.59 same as above and Centra are known for being more expensive

They are also €0.49 in Londis, Gala, Daybreak and Costcutter (no online listings) and €0.59 in Mace and EuroSpar (also known for being expensive)

The list of products that it happens with is huge, you could check the same wherever you are.

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 1 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

Apparently it's not done in Lidl everywhere. It's called "Lidl Plus".

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 6 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I guess it boils down to marketing etc. So. Maybe the government shouldn't outright ban it, but it should definitely have stricter rules. The 'discount' price shouldn't be allowed to be advertised as though it is the main price - with the original price being smaller and easier to go unnoticed. But also the reason why the cards exist should be more transparent. Data collecting. The people that do not have the cards are being charged more. But the people that do have them are being monitored more easily.

 

Where I live, we don't yet have those cards. I despise the idea of them and hate getting caught out by them (I'm looking at you Tesco and Lidl).

Normal price for something - 0.49 (in stores without these cards) But in their store it's only that price with their 'club card' or 'plus membership'.

Otherwise it's 1.59

There are loads of other items with high markups.

BUT - the marked price is the normal store price to the inexperienced shopper of these data collecting stores, with the blind spot being the need to have a store card to get the 'discount'. My full shop was an extra 103.46 altogether between the two stores (51.22 in one 52.24 in the other) rushing to get christmas dinner and dining and extras. Should be banned. /rant

The government doing a sick job of protecting consumers. /s

 

I am not sure how many files that this happens to, but it has happened to two that I have tried in the last few days, one .sh file and another program/executable. I am logged in as root - Linux Mint 21.2 When I try to allow executing as a program it unticks itself (as in this video) I also get 'permission denied' in terminal, as root and i have tried

chmod +x filename

and

sudo chmod -v +x filename.sh

sudo chown --verbose 1000 filename.sh

But still get denied.. What am I doing wrong here or how can I fix this?

 

Cross posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/40957293

The winner of last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation in the event.

The 26-year-old Swiss singer said there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's involvement in the competition and the ideals of "unity, inclusion and dignity" the contest says it stands for.

Israel's presence at Eurovision has been an increasing source of tension, because of the war in Gaza and a voting controversy during this year's event.

Five countries - Iceland, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands - have announced they will boycott next year's event because Israel has been allowed to compete.

Israel has previously called the decision to keep it in the contest a "victory" over critics who had tried to silence it and spread hatred.

Nemo became the first non-binary performer to lift the Eurovision trophy with their song The Code, which is about the path to realising they were non-binary.

After the win, Nemo told the BBC about the challenges they faced during the contest and their feeling that organisers didn't do enough to support participants who were caught up in the row over Israel's inclusion in 2024.

Continue reading here - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q5504vv0ko

 

The winner of last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation in the event.

The 26-year-old Swiss singer said there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's involvement in the competition and the ideals of "unity, inclusion and dignity" the contest says it stands for.

Israel's presence at Eurovision has been an increasing source of tension, because of the war in Gaza and a voting controversy during this year's event.

Five countries - Iceland, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands - have announced they will boycott next year's event because Israel has been allowed to compete.

Israel has previously called the decision to keep it in the contest a "victory" over critics who had tried to silence it and spread hatred.

Nemo became the first non-binary performer to lift the Eurovision trophy with their song The Code, which is about the path to realising they were non-binary.

After the win, Nemo told the BBC about the challenges they faced during the contest and their feeling that organisers didn't do enough to support participants who were caught up in the row over Israel's inclusion in 2024.

Continue reading here - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q5504vv0ko

 

Cross posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/40957286

Belgium already confirmed their participation




Poland reaffirms participation at Eurovision 2026

Poland’s national broadcaster TVP has reaffirmed it will take part at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. It comes amid pressure on the broadcaster to withdraw from the competition in the wake of Israel’s inclusion.

Poland “offering opportunity” for music In a statement given to Polish news outlet Gazeta, TVP confirmed that it would indeed be participating in next year’s competition in Vienna. The statement read:

We are aware of the scale of tension surrounding the upcoming edition. We understand the emotions and concerns. However, we believe that Eurovision still has a chance to once again become a space filled with music. And only music. We, like the overwhelming majority of EBU members, are offering this opportunity.

TVP had originally confirmed its participation in November, but came under increasing pressure following the controversial vote to approve voting reforms — and in turn, keep Israel in the Contest. Poland’s culture minister had also called on TVP to reconsider their position. However, on Wednesday (December 10th), the channel confirmed its position on the list of participating countries.

Continue reading here - https://thateurovisionsite.com/2025/12/11/poland-reaffirms-eurovision-2026/

 

Belgium already confirmed their participation




Poland reaffirms participation at Eurovision 2026

Poland’s national broadcaster TVP has reaffirmed it will take part at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. It comes amid pressure on the broadcaster to withdraw from the competition in the wake of Israel’s inclusion.

Poland “offering opportunity” for music In a statement given to Polish news outlet Gazeta, TVP confirmed that it would indeed be participating in next year’s competition in Vienna. The statement read:

We are aware of the scale of tension surrounding the upcoming edition. We understand the emotions and concerns. However, we believe that Eurovision still has a chance to once again become a space filled with music. And only music. We, like the overwhelming majority of EBU members, are offering this opportunity.

TVP had originally confirmed its participation in November, but came under increasing pressure following the controversial vote to approve voting reforms — and in turn, keep Israel in the Contest. Poland’s culture minister had also called on TVP to reconsider their position. However, on Wednesday (December 10th), the channel confirmed its position on the list of participating countries.

Continue reading here - https://thateurovisionsite.com/2025/12/11/poland-reaffirms-eurovision-2026/

 

Cross posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/40878444

Iceland’s broadcaster RÚV will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 due to Israel’s participation. The decision was made at a meeting of the RÚV board 10 December 2025, 17:27 CET The board of the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has decided not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.

In a press release, RÚV explains that Iceland will not take part in next year’s contest due to Israel’s confirmed participation:

– It is clear from the public debate in this country and the reaction to the EBU's decision made last week that there will be neither joy nor peace regarding RÚV's participation in Eurovision. It is therefore RÚV's decision to inform the EBU today that RÚV will not participate in Eurovision next year.

PRESS RELEASE Icelandic National Broadcasting - Press release 10 December 2025

Continue reading here - https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/iceland-will-not-participate-in-eurovision-2026

 

Iceland’s broadcaster RÚV will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 due to Israel’s participation. The decision was made at a meeting of the RÚV board 10 December 2025, 17:27 CET The board of the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has decided not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.

In a press release, RÚV explains that Iceland will not take part in next year’s contest due to Israel’s confirmed participation:

– It is clear from the public debate in this country and the reaction to the EBU's decision made last week that there will be neither joy nor peace regarding RÚV's participation in Eurovision. It is therefore RÚV's decision to inform the EBU today that RÚV will not participate in Eurovision next year.

PRESS RELEASE Icelandic National Broadcasting - Press release 10 December 2025

Continue reading here - https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/iceland-will-not-participate-in-eurovision-2026

 

Anybody know who these people are, in particular the person with the stats (@alex robertsj)

https://xcancel.com/Standup_global/status/1997822419038523804

 

Cross posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/40600495

After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the Council of the EU, representing EU States. The good news is that the most controversial part, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, is out. The bad news is there’s more to it than that.

Chat Control has gone through several iterations since it was first introduced, with the EU Parliament backing a position that protects fundamental rights, while the Council of the EU spent many months pursuing an intrusive law-enforcement-focused approach. Many proposals earlier this year required the scanning and detection of illicit content on all services, including private messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal. This requirement would fundamentally break end-to-end encryption.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of digital rights groups, including European Digital Rights (EDRi), we won a significant improvement: the Council agreed on its position, which removed the requirement that forces providers to scan messages on their services. It also comes with strong language to protect encryption, which is good news for users.

Continue reading here - https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

 

Cross posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/40600495

After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the Council of the EU, representing EU States. The good news is that the most controversial part, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, is out. The bad news is there’s more to it than that.

Chat Control has gone through several iterations since it was first introduced, with the EU Parliament backing a position that protects fundamental rights, while the Council of the EU spent many months pursuing an intrusive law-enforcement-focused approach. Many proposals earlier this year required the scanning and detection of illicit content on all services, including private messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal. This requirement would fundamentally break end-to-end encryption.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of digital rights groups, including European Digital Rights (EDRi), we won a significant improvement: the Council agreed on its position, which removed the requirement that forces providers to scan messages on their services. It also comes with strong language to protect encryption, which is good news for users.

Continue reading here - https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

 

After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the Council of the EU, representing EU States. The good news is that the most controversial part, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, is out. The bad news is there’s more to it than that.

Chat Control has gone through several iterations since it was first introduced, with the EU Parliament backing a position that protects fundamental rights, while the Council of the EU spent many months pursuing an intrusive law-enforcement-focused approach. Many proposals earlier this year required the scanning and detection of illicit content on all services, including private messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal. This requirement would fundamentally break end-to-end encryption.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of digital rights groups, including European Digital Rights (EDRi), we won a significant improvement: the Council agreed on its position, which removed the requirement that forces providers to scan messages on their services. It also comes with strong language to protect encryption, which is good news for users.

Continue reading here - https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

view more: next ›