Travis

I guess, in the end, I'll hold for more ~anecdata~ to yield a final verdict.

Maybe there's tweaking that can be done to improve the user experience

Or maybe GPT-5 will end up being "better" for us all, even if it doesn't feel that way (i.e. being more grounded / less agreeable)

TBD, I guess 👽

15.08.2025 03:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Maybe part of it is the toning down of sycophantic tendencies and a realignment of "personality"

I know that ChatGPT has tended to have a bias towards the user's preferences in a given context, and I can personally attest to having been, maybe, led down paths that were.. unnecessary or worse

15.08.2025 03:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I think I'm just using BlueSky as a venting board when something annoys me...

Putting that thought aside and plowing right on ahead —

Not sure I'm a fan of GPT-5. ChatGPT has felt overall less helpful / useful / "real" since the update.

15.08.2025 03:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

This past few weeks, it seems like every LLM-assisted coding option has become more restricted.

#Cursor implementing its new pricing model was a huge setback, and I even think it's being temporarily "better" than planned to get users to calm down after the large pushback

04.07.2025 20:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Screenshot of the monthly usage of premium requests for GitHub Copilot Pro, displaying 24.7% usage

Single test run of #GitHubCopilot Agents yesterday

Asked it to refactor a Python file to reduce code duplication (DRY principle) — simple request

Used about 25% of my entire monthly request allocation 🙄 And the results were underwhelming...

*sigh*

04.07.2025 20:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

My advice is to start off with the right goal(s) in mind.

You'll very likely end up frustrated if your goal is "fluency"

Learning 日本語 is a lifelong journey, to be very honest.

So adjust your expectations accordingly and only compare your progress to where you were yesterday 🤗

22.03.2025 23:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Genki textbooks are fantastic. Tae Kim's Guide pairs really well with them!

I'd also suggest Anki. SRS can be a pain but also extremely rewarding (and the only way I was able to truly remember some foundational vocab)

If you have any questions, lmk. Language learning's a hobby of mine 🙂

22.03.2025 23:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

You've got to be kidding me. @danabra.mov works at bluesky..?

I have faith in this project 😎

17.01.2025 21:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Alright, BlueSky it is then.

I do like the username system / domain verification — that was a smart feature to add.

Any insights as to why Mastodon didn't take the lead? (and/or am I just missing out on its popularity unknowingly?)

17.01.2025 21:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0