I have no way to put this gently: I cannot conclusively determine which one is more secure.

That’s the only conclusion I would have trusted. Otherwise you should have been awarded the tech equivalent of a Nobel Prize.

Security (and privacy) is not a zero sum game. That isn’t to say we shouldn’t discuss it. That isn’t to say we can’t point out clear advantages.

In any case, I appreciate the write up.

Re Google Safe Browsing

I would argue it’s a security feature with potential privacy concerns, however I would agree it is more of a failsafe or suggestion.

However it being disabled by default or not included at compile time versus enabled by default may also be relevant when it comes to security. As a hypothetical a high severity bug with Google Safe Browsing could arguably make a browser less secure. However even as a failsafe/suggestion, the small security benefit may make the overall browser more secure, e.g. filtering known bad websites that attack known vulnerabilities.

I’m also just using Safe Browsing as an example here, it may or may not be worth focusing on since a browser is basically an operating system.

You mentioned sandboxing, which I think is perhaps a more reasonable scope.

1. Do you have your current list of sources? You mentioned you want more, but where are you looking to start? For example are you looking at the CVE database? Are you looking at competitions like Pwn2Own? Or detailed project group like Google Project Zero?
2. Is it fair to compare Chromium, which is not an end user product, to Firefox which is? Do you plan to look at or compare forks of the software? As an example both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox enable “Google Safe Browsing” by default, however the fork “ungoogled-chromium” does not include “Google Safe Browsing” (and they provide their reasoning).

I had no idea he had a YouTube channel! I’ve got a year of content to catch up on. I’m so excited.

https://youtube.com/@edgreenwoodofficial

I’m not changing your stats, you still have a 14 wisdom.

You are however definitely turned into gray dust and I’m applying the rules as written about gray dust. The gray dust is restricted to the current room and can only form the shapes of various humanoids.

The spell specifies you turn into gray dust. Unfortunately gray dust has no listed stat block.

Luckily it is mentioned in “Tales from the Yawning Portal”, “The floor of this room is covered with a layer of fine gray dust and ash, three inches deep.”

Based on the rest of the description you are restricted to the room in which you turned to dust and the only action you may take is casting " Minor Illusion", with the added restriction of all illusions must be humanoid.

Technically replaced by a similar product with a new name. I liked the simplicity of Chromecast, but if you bought the last two generations (anything past Chromecast Ultra) then you already have the more complicated device. So if you want to cast to a device, you can still do that.

Yes. Many apps already do this. There is some specific wording you have to use since Apple doesn’t like when you do that, but yes you can.

It’s definitely amplified to pretend that any existing story is a “real story” or to just pad a slow news day.

You can just say “Twitter users are saying” and suddenly something sounds important. No need to clarify that it’s just a few dozen people, and by “people” it’s just Twitter accounts many of which are bots.

The sooner Twitter implodes the better off we all are. Sure I’d like folks to move to Mastodon, but really I don’t care where they go. Bluesky or Threads is fine. Some new hotness/flavor of the week is fine. But Twitter is a lost cause. It’s speeding towards failure since Musk took over but he just accelerated its eventual fate.

Right but you said “hopefully” and “can”.

They haven’t actually done that yet.

I do think the Manifest v2 situation is interesting, but keep in mind the Chromium/Blink engine is fully open source.

It’s a trickier sell to say they have complete control when anyone is free to fork it.

On what grounds would that trial exist?

They’re the only rendering engine? Oh because they stopped paying Mozilla? Due to a court order?

It’s a complicated situation.

That’s what I find so interesting about this result.

For example Apple is paid ~$20 billion, or arguably charges that amount, to be the default search engine. That’s REAL money when compared to the Reddit deal.

Sure, but if the argument is that Google is paying to be a monopoly then they’re going to have to stop payment.

Google allegedly paid $60 million for access to Reddit for AI purposes. Reddit then disallowed access to all other providers, unless they can promise they won’t use the data for AI purposes.

Technically Reddit is the one disallowing access, but if the argument is that Google is paying for special access I don’t see why I wouldn’t extend to AI.

Reddit now needs to either argue their data is some special intellectual property worth $60 million or is at a price point more accessible and it sure as shit won’t be $60 million.

The funny thing is that this probably screws Reddit more than anyone. Obviously fuck 'em but funny either way.

Me: So my hands are bound?

DM: Yes.

Me: And I’m under the influence of a “Command”-like spell?

DM: Yes.

Me: And the command is to follow them to the prison?

DM: Yes.

Me: I’d like to try and fall on my face, beard first.

The 5e rules state “object”, but various others sources and rules just clarify they change shape.

Most mimics don’t chat, so these mimics are clearly a little more sophisticated.

Plus this is a golden lady, which seems more object-like (statue) than person like.

I think it’s fair.

As the party cleric, “Heal me” is met with “I shall avenge you!” and magic all around.

You want healing? Pray to your own God.

Tripod.

They get an extra foot.

Let’s say you want to haggle a better price at a shop.

You can start by explaining that to your DM.

They might ask how, and you can just generally describe what you’d like to do.

Not sure how to explain? Ask the DM to better describe the shop or individual.

Then pick something, maybe they have a sweet hat, or a cool earring. Maybe the store looks really clean or maybe all the other patrons are dressed fancy. Maybe you can investigate the craftsmanship of the weapon or shield and compliment the shop owner.

The important thing is you pick something, it doesn’t matter what. Maybe that earring you commented on is a family heirloom. Roll well and the shopkeep is reminded of their family an gives you the family and friends discount. Roll poorly and the shopkeep is reminded of how their family was brutally murdered and they ask you to leave.