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[boycigs]

guess who is actively liberating themselves from c.ai.

[smidgen-of-hotboy]

OUR ANGEL OF BRAHMA NOW LIVE ON AO3!!! new editions made, cw added to each part, a few additional notes from Calypso!  @ceaseless-watchers-special-girl @ananxiousgenz @the-private-eye @demonic-panini 

(and as always summary under the cut)

Summary:

Well over twenty years ago, Brahma was shut out from the rest of the galaxy. New Kinshasa continues to rule with an iron fist behind a shimmering gold curtain. The Galactic Civil War ended but that didn't stop the Guardian Angel System from coming online. Life has carried on for everyone else. The most the average person knows about Brahma is that it's a troubled planet in need of a savior and New Kinshasa has stepped up to fulfill that role.

Well over twenty years later, no one knows what goes on on Brahma's surface. No one knows about the true Angel of Brahma or the Revolution brewing under the floating city. So of course, no one expected life on Brahma to have carried on.

Over twenty years a Revolutionary saved recordings documenting their daily life on Brahma. New Kinshasa stole everything from them. Just what will these recordings take from the journalist who gets a hold of them? Whatever happened to the Angel? To the Revolutionary? And could Brahma possibly ever be free?

[sammygender]

me watching videos on top ten best things abt moving to bristol: i wonder how many people throw themselves off the clifton suspension bridge

[kayays-game-journal]

this man cannot play fighting games. he has no concept of holding back.

[fixyourwritinghabits]

It is with the deepest frustrations that I must report Microsoft has pushed out Copilot onto Microsoft Word no matter what your previous settings were. If you have Office because you paid for it/are on a family plan/have a work/school account, you can disable it by going to Options -> click on Copilot -> uncheck 'Enable Copilot'.

(Note, you may not see this option if you haven't updated lately, but Copilot will still pop up. Updating should give you this option. I will kill Microsoft with my bare hands.)

In addition, Google has forced a roll-out of it's Gemini AI on all American accounts of users over 18 (these settings are turned off by default for EU, Japan, Switzerland, and UK, but it doesn't hurt to check).

To remove this garbage, you must go to Manage Workspace smart feature settings for all your Gmail/Drive/Chat and turn them off. Go to Settings -> See all settings -> find under "Genera" the "Google Workspace smart features" -> turn smart feature setting off for both Google Workspace and all other Google products and hit save. (If you turned off the smart settings in your Gmail, it never hurts to open Drive and double-check that they're set to off there too.)

Quick Edit: I found the easiest way to get to the Smart Feature settings following the instructions above was to do it through Drive. Try that route first.

Now is the time to consider switching to Libre Office if you haven't already.

[buzzdailyx]

Google Wallet's removing linked PayPal accounts next week — what you need to know

U.S. Android users will soon see Google Wallet complete its removal of PayPal support by deleting all users’ linked accounts. Google stopped users from linking new PayPal accounts to Google Wallet back in April, but users who had previously linked an account have been able to continue using it. Unfortunately, Google’s support page (via Android Authority) indicates that it will be ending this…

[firstoccupier]

When Big Tech Deletes History:

The Crisis of AI-Driven Censorship and Its Political Roots The recent removal of a 15-year-old YouTube channel—one that documented decades of protest, labor struggles, and political activism—raises urgent questions about the unchecked power of Big Tech and the dangers of AI-driven censorship. Google’s official reason cited “severe or repeated violations” of spam and deceptive practices…

[gmb-briefcase]

How to Delete a Business on Google: Your Complete Guide by GMB Briefcase

Managing your business’s online presence is essential for any successful brand. But sometimes, there are legitimate reasons to remove your Google Business Profile—whether due to a permanent closure, a relocation, or a change in business ownership. Whatever the reason, deleting a Google Business Profile requires a careful approach to ensure that any vital data is protected and no digital footprints are left behind. In this guide, GMB Briefcase walks you through the process to delete a business on Google safely and efficiently.

Why Delete a Google Business Profile?

Before we get into the steps, it’s important to understand why you might want to delete your Google Business Profile. Here are some of the most common reasons:

Business Closure: If the business has permanently closed, removing its online profile helps prevent customers from trying to visit a nonexistent location. Location Change: Relocating your business to a new location may call for a fresh Google Business Profile, especially if the original profile doesn’t match the new area. Ownership Transfer: If the business has been sold or transferred, deleting the profile ensures that control goes to the new owner if they decide to set up their own Google listing. Deleting a Google Business Profile is straightforward, but it’s essential to follow each step carefully to avoid losing any critical business data. Let’s dive into the details.

Step 1: Backup Important Business Data

When you delete a Google Business Profile, all associated data, including customer reviews, photos, and posts, will be lost. To safeguard this information, it’s best to back it up before proceeding.

Use Google Takeout: Google Takeout allows you to download all your business data in a few clicks. Visit Google Takeout. Select the “Google My Business” option to download. Choose your preferred format and complete the download process. GMB Briefcase Tip: Saving your data helps maintain a record of customer feedback, photos, and insights that could be useful for future business decisions or marketing.

Step 2: Log into Google Business Profile Manager

To delete your business profile, you’ll need to log in to the Google account associated with your business listing.

Visit the Google Business Profile Manager. Sign in with the email connected to your business profile.

Step 3: Choose the Business Profile to Delete

Once logged in, your Google Business Profile dashboard displays all business listings associated with your account. Select the specific business profile you want to delete.

Click on the profile you wish to remove. Double-check that you’ve selected the correct profile, especially if you manage multiple locations.

Step 4: Access the “Remove Business” Option

Within your business profile settings, there’s an option to delete the listing. Follow these steps carefully:

Navigate to the Info Tab: In the left-hand menu, click on the “Info” tab. Locate the Remove Business Option: Scroll down and look for the “Remove Business” option. Select Remove Business: This action initiates the deletion process. GMB Briefcase Advice: Google offers options beyond permanent deletion, like marking your business as temporarily closed or transferring ownership. If any of these options apply, consider using them to avoid complete deletion.

Step 5: Confirm the Deletion of Your Profile

After selecting “Remove Business,” Google will ask for a final confirmation before completing the process. Make sure you’re fully ready to delete, as this action is irreversible.

Review the Deletion Prompt: Google will inform you that this action cannot be undone. Click Confirm: If you’re sure, click “Confirm” to finalize the deletion. Important: After confirmation, your Google Business Profile and all related data, including reviews and photos, will be permanently removed.

Alternatives to Deleting Your Google Business Profile

If you’re unsure about permanently deleting your Google Business Profile, GMB Briefcase recommends considering these alternatives:

Mark as Permanently Closed: If your business has closed but you still want it to appear in search results as a closed business, this option is ideal. Transfer Ownership: For a change in ownership, transferring the profile to the new owner lets them manage and update the profile as they see fit. Mark as Temporarily Closed: If your business plans to reopen, marking it as temporarily closed maintains your online presence and can prevent customers from assuming it’s permanently closed.

Implications of Deleting a Google Business Profile

Deleting your Google Business Profile affects various aspects of your online presence.

Here are the main implications:

Loss of Local SEO: Google Business Profiles contribute to local SEO by making your business visible to nearby customers. Deleting the profile removes this SEO boost, which can impact search rankings. Customer Reviews: Once deleted, all customer reviews will be permanently erased, which can reduce the visibility and credibility of your business if you decide to reopen. No Presence on Google Maps: Your business will no longer appear on Google Maps, which is often a primary tool for potential customers to locate your business.

Final Thoughts from GMB Briefcase

Deciding to delete a Google Business Profile is significant, with lasting effects on local SEO, customer relationships, and online visibility. GMB Briefcase advises businesses to weigh the reasons for deleting and consider alternative options when possible. Whether you’re closing a business, relocating, or transferring ownership, following a structured approach will help you delete the profile safely and smoothly.

For more assistance with Google Business Profile management, GMB Briefcase is here to guide you every step of the way. Reach out to us for expert advice on optimizing your online presence, managing reviews, and navigating any challenges related to your Google Business account.

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[ms-demeanor]

Do you have thoughts about the changes to Firefox's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice? A lot of people seem to be freaking out ("This is like when google removed 'Don't be evil!'"), but it seems to me like just another case of people getting confused by legalese.

Yeah you got it in one.

I've been trying not to get too fighty about it so thank you for giving me the excuse to talk about it neutrally and not while arguing with someone.

Firefox sits in such an awful place when it comes to how people who understand technology at varying levels interact with it.

On one very extreme end you've got people who are pissed that Firefox won't let you install known malicious extensions because that's too controlling of the user experience; these are also the people who tend to say that firefox might as well be spyware because they are paid by google to have google as the default search engine for the browser.

In the middle you've got a bunch of people who know a little bit about technology - enough to know that they should be suspicious of it - but who are only passingly familiar with stuff like "internet protocols" and "security certificates" and "legal liability" who see every change that isn't explicitly about data anonymization as a threat that needs to be killed with fire. These are the people who tend not to know that you can change the data collection settings in Firefox.

And on the other extreme you've got people who are pretty sure that firefox is a witch and that you're going to get a virus if you download a browser that isn't chrome so they won't touch Firefox with a ten foot pole.

And it's just kind of exhausting. It reminds me of when you've got people who get more mad at queer creators for inelegantly supporting a cause than they are at blatant homophobes. Like, yeah, you focus on the people whose minds you can change, and Firefox is certainly more responsive to user feedback than Chrome, but also getting you to legally agree that you won't sue Firefox for temporarily storing a photo you're uploading isn't a sign that Firefox sold out and is collecting all your data to feed to whichever LLM is currently supposed to be pouring the most bottles of water into landfills before pissing in the plastic bottle and putting the plastic bottle full of urine in the landfill.

The post I keep seeing (and it's not one post, i've seen this in youtube comment sections and on discord and on tumblr) is:

Well-meaning person who has gotten the wrong end of the stick: This is it, go switch to sanguinetapir now, firefox has gone to the dark side and is selling your data. [Link to *an internet comment section* and/or redditor reactions as evidence of wrongdoing].

Response: I think you may be misreading the statements here, there's been an update about this and everything.

Well-meaning (and deeply annoying) person who has gotten the wrong end of the stick: If you'd read the link you'd see that actually no I didn't misinterpret this, as evidenced by the dozens of commenters on this other site who are misinterpreting the ToU the same way that I am, but more snarkily.

Bud.

Anyway the consensus from the actual security nerds is "jesus fucking christ we carry GPS locators in our pockets all goddamned day and there are cameras everywhere and there is a long-lasting global push to erode the right to encrypt your data and facebook is creating tracking accounts for people who don't even have a facebook and they are giving data about abortion travel to the goddamned police state" and they could not be reached for comment about whether Firefox is bad now, actually, because they collect anonymized data about the people who use pocket.

My response is that there is a simple fix for all of this and it is to walk into the sea.

(I am not worried about the updated firefox ToU, I personally have a fair amount of data collection enabled on my browser because I do actually want crash reports to go to firefox when my browser crashes; however i'm not actually all that worried about firefox collecting, like, ad data on me because I haven't seen an ad in ten years and if one popped up on my browser i'd smash my screen with a stand mixer - I don't care about location data either because turning on location on your devices is for suckers but also *the way the internet works means unless you're using a traffic anonymizer at all times your browser/isp/websites you connect to/vpn/what fucking ever know where you are because of the IP address that they *have* to be able to see to deliver the internet to you and that is, generally speaking, logged as a matter of course by the systems that interact with it*)

Anyway if you're worried about firefox collecting your data you should ABSOLUTELY NOT BE ON DISCORD OR YOUTUBE and if you are on either of those things you should 100% be using them in a browser instead of an app and i don't particularly care if that browser is firefox or tonsilferret but it should be one with an extension that allows you to choose what data gets shared with the sites it interacts with.

[windows4droid]

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[were--ralph]

TWITTER PSA

For those who have not heard, whether you have an active account or not, you need to deactivate it soon. Twitter is removing the "Block" button's features so now if you block someone they can still see your posts but they can't interact with them.

By extension what this allows them to do and what they ARE doing is using your posts to train AI. This means art, writing, shitposts, whatever. it fully sucks and a quick google will tell you more but yeah. delete that shit or just delete those posts

[b0tster]

oh my god. my bad joints are no longer on the top google image searches for 'worst joint ever' cuz i deleted my twitter account, removing the sources. oh my god. im free.