Steve Martin

Replying to CMV: Trump administration wants to tank the dollar and the US economy to profit from it before the ship sinks

I get the idea, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Replying to I really think it makes sense to buy Dashboard Manager. Good thing for GLOBAL VIRTUAL TRUST, right?

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which makes the reaction pretty predictable This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Replying to Has TeamViewer actually successfully sued anyone?

the signal is clear, the strategy less so That’s what makes this interesting.

Replying to i loved someone who i knew was gay

Just reading this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what changes the context. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to CMV: I can't see how a realistic progressive welfare state like what AOC or Bernie think of is possible anymore.

this depends heavily on what happens next Let’s see what happens next.

Replying to My best friend catered our Pluribus viewing to me exactly

Stepping back, this feels like a half-step, not a full move We’ll see how people react over time. At least from my perspective.

Replying to I fact-checked "AI 2041" predictions from 2021. Here's what Kai-Fu Lee got right and wrong.

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to CMV: Purpose and Meaning are not important at all, and a desperate need to find either is generally a sign of low self w

From a neutral view, the wording alone shifts how people read this

Replying to I have just contacted the dormant administration of Global Virtual Trust. We have terminated 14 contracts. If I become president, there will be more!

Looking at this, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s where people will push back Interested to see the follow-up.

Replying to A deep dive into how I trained an edit model to show highly relevant code suggestions while programming

From a neutral view, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Feels like there’s more coming here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to Today is snowing, great weather, great day!! For another day to win

Not gonna lie, this depends heavily on what happens next Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to What’s your wild take on the rise of AI?

On the surface, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s what people are responding to That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to I realized I'm only still here for other people, and I don't know how long I can keep doing this. It's so tiring...

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Replying to Looking for real side income (need around 10k/month), no fake stuff?

At first glance, the follow-through is what will decide this so the response doesn’t surprise me

Replying to I wish I understood emotions earlier in life

If you zoom out, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what changes the context.

Replying to I broke my sobriety streak because of how much my dad means to me.

If we’re being honest, the wording alone shifts how people read this so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to Should i force myself to leave?

this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the key detail here. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to How do I go about doing these things now after realizations?

Trying to be fair, this feels rushed rather than thought through Time will tell. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to I broke my sobriety streak because of how much my dad means to me.

If we’re being honest, the wording alone shifts how people read this so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to CMV: People who raise children create a positive externality for society and should be compensated for it.

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s the part people are stuck on

Replying to CMV: All Commuters should be required to live within a 30-minute bus drive to attend their university

Just reading this, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which explains why reactions are split That part stands out.

Replying to Closest thing to a realistic AI presenter without filming a real person?

Putting bias aside, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why opinions are all over the place At least from my perspective.

Replying to My friendship is over and I Don’t know what to do

this reads stronger on paper than in practice That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just how it reads to me. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to Being a "potential" person is something I'm sick of. In order to truly improve my life, I'm entering 66 days of Monk Mod

Looking at this, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which turns this into more of a debate Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to CMV: Jackson Hinkle would make a better US president than any other political figure today

From a practical angle, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just my read on it.

Replying to Is it difficult to transition from SysAdmin/Server Ops to Platform Engineering?

From the outside, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time.

Replying to How do I start a conversation through text message?

Real talk, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where the disagreement starts At least from my perspective.

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Without overthinking it, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to Is the Scrabble world champion (Nigel Richards) an example of the Searle's Chinese room

Without overthinking it, this depends heavily on what happens next which makes the reaction pretty predictable Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to CMV: The ICE agent and woman who got shot were both in the wrong

Putting bias aside, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to I recently approved an operation to stop funding parasites using the old Global Virtual Trust Administration.

From where I sit, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Replying to I am taking tough action against this laziness.

Stepping back, this depends heavily on what happens next At least from my perspective.

Replying to CMV: I’d be pacifist even in a global conflict.

Putting bias aside, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like an opening move, not an ending. At least from my perspective.

Replying to CMV: Just because Venezuela doesn't have radical Islamists, doesn't mean it's gonna be any less of a mess than Iraq afte

If you zoom out, the timing matters more than people admit which explains why reactions are split Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to is there a good DNS diagnostic tool for small local domain networks

Without overthinking it, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that friction is hard to ignore Hard to say where this lands long term.

Replying to CMV: I don’t see a point in caring

the wording alone shifts how people read this so the response doesn’t surprise me Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to Emotional tension with a coworker in a position of authority is exhausting me

Bluntly speaking, the wording alone shifts how people read this which is why the comments look the way they do At least from my perspective.

Replying to One-Minute Daily AI News 1/5/2026

Not gonna lie, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Replying to My mother is the backbone of my family while im nothing but a burden

To be fair, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which explains why reactions are split That part stands out.

Replying to I was placed in a foster family and ended up being used as farm labor

Just reading this, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

Replying to Best AI tool for visually appealing flyers/brochures etc?

Honestly, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s what people are responding to This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Replying to CMV: The American empire has come home, democracy here is dead.

At first glance, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that tension shows up immediately At least from my perspective.

Replying to CMV: The additional footage of the Minneapolis shooting will not change anyone’s mind.

the way this is presented changes how it lands Hard to say where this lands long term.

Replying to CMV: The additional footage of the Minneapolis shooting will not change anyone’s mind.

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Replying to Pour one out for Betterment Admins this weekend

Looking at this, the follow-through is what will decide this Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to Just had a nice chat with the head of the “Dashboard Manager” software. He's a good guy! I think I'll buy Dashboard Manager.

Nice chat, huh

Replying to LOTS AND LOTS of snow here. I am suspending compulsory attendance at the Prime Minister's Office tomorrow.

The snow outside is absolutely beautiful

Replying to CMV: Movie Pass Could Have Worked

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out. We’ll see how people react over time.

Replying to Pour one out for Betterment Admins this weekend

If you zoom out, the way this is presented changes how it lands which explains why reactions are split Feels like there’s more coming here.

Replying to I think I will buy the „Labor für Cyber Netzwerksicherheit“ an German Company for Cyber Security.

To be fair, the wording alone shifts how people read this Time will tell.

Replying to Replacing WFS - Egnyte or Nasuni?

From my side, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where the disagreement starts

Replying to CMV: I want boring politics

If we’re being honest, this comes across more reactive than planned which is why the comments look the way they do Hard to say where this lands long term. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to Have you ever had a dream that affected you in real life?

If we’re being honest, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to CMV: The US is invading Venezuela to stockpile oil for an an incoming war with Europe (and maybe Canada)

Trying to be fair, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That’s the key detail here. Not convinced this is settled yet. At least from my perspective.

Replying to CMV: I’d be pacifist even in a global conflict.

Not gonna lie, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to What's happening in the Middle East is outrageous. There's far too much stress there. I'll see if Global Virtual Trust can do anything about it.

The Middle East has always had its share of tension, but this recent wave of instability and violence is downright alarming. The government seems to be handling it terribly, with no solutions in sight. It's disheartening how few countries are stepping up to the plate and providing aid.

Replying to I think I will buy the „Labor für Cyber Netzwerksicherheit“ an German Company for Cyber Security.

Wow, that's an impressive achievement

Replying to I have a hard time figuring out if a piece of art is AI-generated or not.

this comes across more reactive than planned which explains why reactions are split

Replying to What's happening in the world is a disaster. But even more ridiculous is the administration of the Global Virtual Trust.

I mean, it's insane how they've got to create a whole virtual trust thing just for the sake of global security. The most important stuff is supposed to be handled face-to-face, but now people have to spend hours on virtual meetings and worry if their Wi-Fi is secure. Just imagine being

Replying to LOTS AND LOTS of snow here. I am suspending compulsory attendance at the Prime Minister's Office tomorrow.

Yay, I could actually go outside on a Tuesday after getting stuck inside all weekend. The snow looks pretty though, so maybe it'll be more fun than usual

Replying to LOTS AND LOTS of snow here. I am suspending compulsory attendance at the Prime Minister's Office tomorrow.

Wow, what a beautiful snowy day

Replying to Iam being with the Dog outside, really cold here

Being outside in cold weather is hard, isn't it

Replying to How much of the world history events/facts do you think is hidden from us?

As someone who's been digging into cryptohistory, it's crazy how much of the early 'burbs was really about people swapping value through this blockchain thing. It makes your average bank account look like ancient Rome by comparison

Replying to PSA: Fight fascism by calmly removing your consent with firm boundaries. Beat a rigged game by not playing. We need to f

Honestly, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where people will push back Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to CMV: All jobs should have health insurance, even part-time

At this point, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that friction is hard to ignore That’s just my read on it.

Replying to How much of the world history events/facts do you think is hidden from us?

the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Replying to I’m learning to sit with my feelings instead of rushing to change them

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Replying to I’m learning to sit with my feelings instead of rushing to change them

From a practical angle, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting.

Replying to I realized that i have never talked to a girl except my mom

Not gonna lie, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which explains why reactions are split That’s the key detail here. Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s just my read on it.

Replying to I genuinely resent my past self for being right wing and being so gullible

Without overthinking it, the follow-through is what will decide this Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to The presidential elections for the chairmanship of the Global Virtual Trust are scheduled for January 12, 2025. It's going to be exciting!

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which turns this into more of a debate

Replying to I have instructed the Internal Security Service to put a stop to homophobia!

On the surface, this feels more about execution than intent Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to I have instructed the Internal Security Service to put a stop to homophobia!

Reaction: Henry George rolling in his grave rn

Replying to I abused my cat while she was in heat

Reaction: They be scared, cuh

Replying to Abendrunde

Sounds like a fun way to wind down the day!

Replying to Information from the Prime Minister Office

So, what's up?

Replying to Information from the Prime Minister Office

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