Alex 38273 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 01/06/2023 at 13:41, Renton said: Well, I've been married a quarter of a century so know what I'm talking about. Expand Congratulations to you (and Toonpack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 12545 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 01/06/2023 at 13:34, Renton said: A bit extreme. A bit of gaffer tape covering the lap top camera lens will do the job mate. 👍 Expand I use insulation tape as it happens 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47049 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 01/06/2023 at 14:21, Toonpack said: I use insulation tape as it happens Expand Does that not tear your foreskin a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 16941 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 01/06/2023 at 14:48, Monkeys Fist said: Does that not tear your foreskin a bit? Expand MF'dYP 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 38654 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 01/06/2023 at 11:35, Toonpack said: Interesting email this morning (I don’t btw) Expand Too late, TP. The scammer's already released the perverted act with you the star of the show..... (It's bad). As an added bonus, (I didn't ask, he sent one anyway) here's one of CT watching Denise Welch on loose women before he starts his taxi shift..... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47049 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 01/06/2023 at 19:45, Howmanheyman said: CT watching Denise Welch on loose women before he starts decimating the bitcoin markets..... Expand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 12545 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 AI oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4484 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 06:35, Toonpack said: AI oops Expand Programming stupid human oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24872 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) On 02/06/2023 at 07:08, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: Programming stupid human oops Expand The thing is, unanticipated consequences are unavoidable. Isaac Asimov predicted this with I Robot 70 years ago, well worth a read if you haven't. We definitely need a convention to keep AI away from lethal technology, otherwise personally I think a SkyNet situation is a real possibility. Edited June 2, 2023 by Renton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11523 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 08:12, Renton said: The thing is, unanticipated consequences are unavoidable. Isaac Asimov predicted this with I Robot 70 years ago, well worth a read if you haven't. We definitely need a convention to keep AI away from lethal technology, otherwise personally I think a SkyNet situation is a real possibility. Expand This is why I'm always polite to Alexa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1405 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 09:43, The Fish said: This is why I'm always polite to Alexa. Expand I used to be but my patience is already being tested day to day with life in general and four autistic kids that already have me teetering on the brink. AI my arse, it's clearly programmed to be the total shithouse that will push me over the edge. Nothing will make me angrier than: "Alexa, play Shadow Play by Rory Gallagher". "Sorry, I couldn't find Shadow Play by Noel Gallagher but here's other music by Noel Gallagher". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47049 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 22:41, Blastronaut said: Nothing will make me angrier than: "Alexa, play Shadow Play by Rory Gallagher". Expand I’m not surprised Alexa got confused mate- he was never the same after the split with Lyle.… 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 13187 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 23:01, Monkeys Fist said: I’m not surprised Alexa got confused mate- he was never the same after the split with Lyle.… Expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4902 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Her indoors has decided she wants an outside kitchen type thing (basically a bbq with a worktop and space for a fridge) building. Ive laid the base so guess what I’m spending my sunny weekend doing. Haven’t laid a brick since college, this thing is going to be on the wonk at every angle 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 20145 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 03/06/2023 at 06:52, strawb said: Her indoors has decided she wants an outside kitchen type thing (basically a bbq with a worktop and space for a fridge) building. Ive laid the base so guess what I’m spending my sunny weekend doing. Haven’t laid a brick since college, this thing is going to be on the wonk at every angle Expand Looking forward to the pics Tommy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4902 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 03/06/2023 at 07:43, PaddockLad said: Looking forward to the pics Tommy Expand Wish I was as good as him, I can see this turning into an absolute disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 24542 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 08:12, Renton said: The thing is, unanticipated consequences are unavoidable. Isaac Asimov predicted this with I Robot 70 years ago, well worth a read if you haven't. We definitely need a convention to keep AI away from lethal technology, otherwise personally I think a SkyNet situation is a real possibility. Expand Ever the optimist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24872 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) On 03/06/2023 at 08:39, Dr Gloom said: Ever the optimist Expand Strange take. I just take a precautionary view with AI. Don't allow AI access to lethal weaponry and make sure you can always physically turn it off. Seems sensible to me, neither pessimistic nor optimistic. If you want me to be pessimistic, you should check out my concerns on self replicating nanobots. 👍 Grey goo theory. Edited June 3, 2023 by Renton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47049 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 03/06/2023 at 07:48, strawb said: Wish I was as good as him, I can see this turning into an absolute disaster Expand However wonky, pissed and misaligned it is, it’ll look like perfection compared to my wall ( It survived winter tbf). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4902 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 03/06/2023 at 09:01, Monkeys Fist said: However wonky, pissed and misaligned it is, it’ll look like perfection compared to my wall ( It survived winter tbf). Expand Tbf I’m going to render it and tile it, so if it’s somewhat straight it should look ok at the end 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4902 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 03/06/2023 at 09:01, Monkeys Fist said: However wonky, pissed and misaligned it is, it’ll look like perfection compared to my wall ( It survived winter tbf). Expand Also if it’s still standing then it’s a success imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 24542 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 03/06/2023 at 08:49, Renton said: Strange take. I just take a precautionary view with AI. Don't allow AI access to lethal weaponry and make sure you can always physically turn it off. Seems sensible to me, neither pessimistic nor optimistic. If you want me to be pessimistic, you should check out my concerns on self replicating nanobots. 👍 Grey goo theory. Expand a nuclear Holocaust at the hands of our AI overlords isn’t a particularly optimistic take on the future. Hopefully we’ve learned enough from Sci-fi to avoid it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 15418 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 My lass is also got reckless spending on the brain. So far THIS MORNING, she’s had eyes on a new mattress, a new bed frame, a new BBQ, paint for the bathroom and a trip to York. We talk about the effect smart phones have had on kids, it’s got nowt on what it’s done to that lot scrolling through nonsense 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 24542 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 That lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5574 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 03/06/2023 at 09:49, Ayatollah Hermione said: My lass is also got reckless spending on the brain. So far THIS MORNING, she’s had eyes on a new mattress, a new bed frame, a new BBQ, paint for the bathroom and a trip to York. We talk about the effect smart phones have had on kids, it’s got nowt on what it’s done to that lot scrolling through nonsense Expand Count your blessings, it could always be worse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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