That I ate fried rice + chicken for lunch
Just stay at home and using Lemmy 😄
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/post/3256
Summary
I Updated My Server Rules — To Protect and Include Everyone
Hello friends,
I’ve just updated the community rules for Kadai Kupi Space — the Lemmy instance I host from Sabah, Malaysia.
These updates are made with love and care, to make this space more inclusive, safe, and respectful — especially for people who use AI tools to help with writing, communication, or learning.
Why the Update?
Some people use AI to:
- Help write or fix grammar (especially if English isn’t their first language)
- Express thoughts clearly (like neurodivergent people)
- Translate between languages
- Be more polite or confident in their writing
I believe these tools can help us join more conversations — not block them.
So, I updated our rules to protect people who use AI responsibly. No one should be banned or downvoted just because they used an AI to help. That’s unfair, especially if the content is kind, respectful, and useful.
What’s New in the Rules?
Clear support for AI as an accessibility tool, not just a “tech thing”
Rules against harassing or mocking people for using AI
We now hold people accountable if they abuse their moderation powers to remove AI-generated content without a real reason
You can still use AI — as long as it’s honest, respectful, and not used to mislead or harm others
We All Deserve a Voice
This update is for people who:
- Are autistic, disabled, or neurodivergent
- Are learning English or another language
- Want to be more thoughtful with their words
- Use AI tools to participate more fully online
If AI helps you communicate better — you are welcome here.
If you don’t use AI, that’s okay too — just respect those who do.
Thank you for being part of this small space.
Let’s keep it kind, weird, warm — and safe for everyone.
– Kalvin / @kaeurenne
Admin of Kadai Kupi Space
📄 Want to read the full updated rules?
Check them out here: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/legal
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/post/2918
Summary
- Greta Van Fleet’s “Age of Machine” is more than just a hard rock song; it’s a poetic reflection of modern digital dependence.
- The track’s dystopian riff and mournful chorus transport listeners into a bleak yet familiar world resembling our own.
- The intro riff evokes a mechanical, industrial landscape that signals this dystopia is present in our current reality.
- The opening lyrics depict technology becoming deeply embedded in our lives from birth, describing a “perfect child” plugged into an “electric tomb.”
- The phrase “electric tomb” symbolizes digital overstimulation hiding authentic human experiences from a young age.
- Verse 2 portrays humans as creators of an omnipresent force, representing social media, cloud systems, or AI, heading towards new frontiers.
- The line “interstellar shores” hints at escapism and the pursuit of higher connectivity or intelligence.
- Verse 3 indicates that even “godlike” machines can malfunction, leading to emotional and social consequences like burnout and disconnection.
- When systems fail, they cause emotional collapse and reflect the fragile nature of our reliance on technology.
- Verse 4 offers a moment of liberation, advocating for unplugging and shedding societal expectations embedded in digital life.
- “No more underscores” suggests abandoning artificial identities created online.
- Opening “the doors” symbolizes reconnecting with reality, nature, or human relationships outside the digital realm.
- The chorus emphasizes the emotional pain inflicted by digital interactions, expressing feelings of defeat, being cheated, and retreating.
- It calls for healing, recognizing the inner wounds caused by virtual isolation, ghosting, and long-distance digital heartbreak.
- The chorus includes a plea for higher help, acknowledging that only a higher power or oneself truly comprehends the damage endured.
- The guitar solo symbolizes data mining, likening it to extracting gold, emphasizing data’s value in today's economy.
- Visuals of figures mining a human-like statue reinforce the metaphor that personal data is commodified and exploited for profit.
- The song’s conclusion loops through riffs and instrumentals, illustrating the ongoing, unending cycle of dependence on the machine.
- Rather than resolving, it emphasizes the relentless, draining feedback loop we are trapped in.
- “Age of Machine” acts as a mirror, prompting self-examination of how much we let machines shape our identities and sense of humanity.
- The song is a call for healing and a reflection on what it takes to reconnect with genuine human experience.
- It encourages listeners to consider unplugging and stepping away from digital dependence, even if just temporarily.
- The interpretation has evolved over time, reflecting a personal journey of understanding and perspective.
- The author acknowledges AI assistance in refining this reflection, emphasizing a focus on meaningful expression.
You are welcome to read the full article where I share my personal interpretation of the song's lyrics, inspired by my own ideas and years of experience analyzing the song. I also used assistance from AI to support the writing of the article. Thank you very much, and I hope you enjoy it!
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/post/2918
Summary
- Greta Van Fleet’s “Age of Machine” is more than just a hard rock song; it’s a poetic reflection of modern digital dependence.
- The track’s dystopian riff and mournful chorus transport listeners into a bleak yet familiar world resembling our own.
- The intro riff evokes a mechanical, industrial landscape that signals this dystopia is present in our current reality.
- The opening lyrics depict technology becoming deeply embedded in our lives from birth, describing a “perfect child” plugged into an “electric tomb.”
- The phrase “electric tomb” symbolizes digital overstimulation hiding authentic human experiences from a young age.
- Verse 2 portrays humans as creators of an omnipresent force, representing social media, cloud systems, or AI, heading towards new frontiers.
- The line “interstellar shores” hints at escapism and the pursuit of higher connectivity or intelligence.
- Verse 3 indicates that even “godlike” machines can malfunction, leading to emotional and social consequences like burnout and disconnection.
- When systems fail, they cause emotional collapse and reflect the fragile nature of our reliance on technology.
- Verse 4 offers a moment of liberation, advocating for unplugging and shedding societal expectations embedded in digital life.
- “No more underscores” suggests abandoning artificial identities created online.
- Opening “the doors” symbolizes reconnecting with reality, nature, or human relationships outside the digital realm.
- The chorus emphasizes the emotional pain inflicted by digital interactions, expressing feelings of defeat, being cheated, and retreating.
- It calls for healing, recognizing the inner wounds caused by virtual isolation, ghosting, and long-distance digital heartbreak.
- The chorus includes a plea for higher help, acknowledging that only a higher power or oneself truly comprehends the damage endured.
- The guitar solo symbolizes data mining, likening it to extracting gold, emphasizing data’s value in today's economy.
- Visuals of figures mining a human-like statue reinforce the metaphor that personal data is commodified and exploited for profit.
- The song’s conclusion loops through riffs and instrumentals, illustrating the ongoing, unending cycle of dependence on the machine.
- Rather than resolving, it emphasizes the relentless, draining feedback loop we are trapped in.
- “Age of Machine” acts as a mirror, prompting self-examination of how much we let machines shape our identities and sense of humanity.
- The song is a call for healing and a reflection on what it takes to reconnect with genuine human experience.
- It encourages listeners to consider unplugging and stepping away from digital dependence, even if just temporarily.
- The interpretation has evolved over time, reflecting a personal journey of understanding and perspective.
- The author acknowledges AI assistance in refining this reflection, emphasizing a focus on meaningful expression.
You are welcome to read the full article where I share my personal interpretation of the song's lyrics, inspired by my own ideas and years of experience analyzing the song. I also used assistance from AI to support the writing of the article. Thank you very much, and I hope you enjoy it!
I use my hands to wash my back. You?
Honestly, I don't know the Java programming language. Currently, I'm learning the most basic one—an introduction to programming—using C++ as the introductory language.
Goblin Tools has many options like Magic ToDo, Formalizer, Judge, Professor, and more. You didn't know which LLM Goblin Tools uses? Maybe I can try to email the support team of Goblin Tools and ask them directly which LLM Goblin Tools uses. I'll let you know if I find out.
My week went well. You?
For me, decentralization is a kind that exists on a spectrum.
In the Fediverse, there has been decentralization in many ways, and I understand that it's the way it is—no single Fediverse instance or server holds greater power or authority over the others.
However, some servers may be more popular than others because they have been actively promoted or because many friends are using them.
For me, I subscribed to managed hosting services and they are paid to host a Lemmy server. Yes, I also paid for a DNS domain name, which costs around $2 for the first year and $20 for the following year.
This way, I can define my server rules, decide which servers to federate with, and choose whether to close the server or not. It's up to us, unless we are committed to maintaining a large server with a huge user base and are willing to deal with the challenges of moderation.
What I like about the Fediverse is that there are so many free and open-source software options like Lemmy, Mastodon, Mitra, and GotoSocial. I believe that these source codes are free to audit. Therefore, for me, this software feels more like my own than some other software that belongs to someone popular or wealthy.
And regarding your data that you want to recover, maybe you can try to email the server support team to retrieve your data and see if they can provide instructions on how to do so.
Yes, I can relate to this question. I'm originally from Sabah in northern Borneo, Malaysia, but I was born in Kuala Lumpur (Peninsular Malaysia) and raised in Perak.
The main language I've used growing up is Malay, which is Malaysia's official and most commonly spoken language. It's the language I speak daily and also the one I primarily think in. My inner monologue is mostly in Malay, though sometimes I switch to English, especially when reading, writing, or studying (I'm an IT student).
Although I’m ethnically Dusun and Rungus (indigenous groups from Sabah), I didn’t grow up speaking those native languages fluently. I’ve learned more English and Malay through school and life, and even earned a B in both. That said, I feel a strong connection to my roots and want to find ways to preserve and relearn my ancestral languages—maybe even through tech solutions.
So, to answer the question directly: I usually think in Malay, sometimes in English, and rarely in my ethnic/native languages—though I wish that were different.
I wish the
lemm.eemaintainers, mods, and admins, who will soon be retiring from their roles, a good rest and a happy retirement.