Posts by Matthew Young35

Richard Lee47 said:as if bypassing the TPM requirement were actually the hard part.

It isn't an issue right now, but the real question is how things will hold up once the updates start rolling in.
I mean, you can get everything installed perfectly fine today by using a workaround, but then an update drops and suddenly everything goes completely sideways.

Robin Clark said:My mistake. Windows 11 supports second-generation AMD Ryzen processors, and similarly, it accommodates eighth-generation Intel chips.

The reality is that 3rd and 4th generation processors would run Windows 11 without any noticeable issues. So, why were they cut off?

So, it turns out an i7 7700 just won't play nice with Windows 11. Why is that?
That’s just plain disgraceful.

It depends on whether your motherboard actually has a TPM chip installed or if the functionality is built directly into the processor. Have you checked your BIOS settings yet?

Robin Clark said:The most disgusting part of this whole situation is how this practice renders perfectly good, highly capable hardware completely useless.

Massive amounts of high-quality, functional hardware will simply end up in landfills across the country.

Just imagine the consequences—both economically and environmentally.

My skin crawled when I saw the hardware requirements for Windows 11.

Anything older than the third generation of AMD processors isn't supported.

Practically everything manufactured before 2017 won't run on Windows 11, even though it absolutely COULD.

Windows is regressing; it’s moving backward.

I hope more people wake up and force the market to pivot, because what Microsoft is doing is repulsive.

Or perhaps, like me, people will just maintain one specific rig solely for gaming while running everything else on other operating systems.

Why would good, competent hardware be rendered useless?
At my office, we have a fleet of computers that are seven or eight years old, if not older, and they run dozens of Debian and Linux instances without breaking a sweat.

Windows 11 doesn't actually have massive hardware demands.
And it isn't true that everything older than the third generation of AMD is unsupported. For instance, I have a Ryzen 1600, and it runs flawlessly without needing any hacks. The motherboard, which cost $150 just two years ago, supports TPM and everything works fine.

Robin Clark said:I've been using Debian for quite some time now, but let's face it—the games, Microsoft Office, and that massive pile of niche software I rely on just aren't available on Linux.

Plus, you can't even find decent AMD drivers for Windows 7.
🤔

Robin Clark said:you’re going to have to defend that one. What exactly can Windows 10 do that Windows 7 can't?
Aside from the fact that greedy corporations are intentionally withholding driver support just to force us all onto these dumbed-down versions where we have less and less control over our own operating systems.

If you’re looking for total system control, I’m honestly surprised you’re even using Windows at all.
Windows and system control are diametrically opposed concepts, regardless of which version you happen to be running.
Just switch to Arch Linux and take charge.

stormygull86 said:This might be a pretty stupid question, but does Notepad take up more memory once you actually start typing in it?
I'm joking about having a bunch of adult videos saved there—mostly—but seriously, I have quite a few things stored in it, just links and various texts, so I was wondering:/?

Are you asking if text written in Notepad consumes significant memory?
No.
A single character usually takes up one or two bytes at most—it could even be eight depending on the encoding—but even then, it's minimal.

Dear moderators,
Lately, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern emerging on this forum.
Certain users are digging up posts I wrote over a year ago, twisting my words out of context with the clear intention of baiting me into a confrontation.
The moment I engage and defend myself, I end up getting banned.

How much longer is this going to continue?

While I’m sitting here absorbing endless insults simply because I pointed out that getting a microchip doesn't turn a human being into a Bluetooth device, every single one of my rebuttals is met with a strike.

Wouldn't it be more efficient to just admit you have zero interest in discussing the logic behind these topics and simply issue me a permanent ban?

P.S.
Please don't give me the usual nonsense about "trusting the institutions" to handle things. I’ve attempted to report blatant verbal abuse multiple times, and there hasn't been a single meaningful response from the moderation team.

Bonus:

"Look, man, just drop it already.
I shut down your little demagogic rant first thing this morning, and you’ve been finished ever since. You're just an uninformed amateur who can't be bothered to actually study the specifics of American law, yet you somehow think you're relevant enough to peddle nonsense while talking about yourself in the third person.
The moment you're faced with actual facts and links, you slyly scurry back into your hole and then pop up a few pages later like some bottom-feeding leech."

Here comes a new compilation:

What kind of person is this, really? He won't even give us the courtesy of disclosing how much we contribute to his pension and healthcare every single month just to keep him afloat. It’s blatant. A total little Nazi, really—no proof, no credentials, nothing.

I’m telling you, cognitive abilities start to dip somewhere around age 75. It doesn’t happen to everyone, of course, but it becomes noticeable.

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He’s gone on record several times now, suggesting he’d be willing to use brute force to enforce every single mandate if necessary. Think about what that actually implies. We aren't just talking about paperwork or fines. We are looking at batons, mass arrests, and—in the absolute worst-case scenarios—summary executions. Is that really the direction we want this heading?

What a bunch of lowlifes.

And so on. And so forth.
I made a conscious decision to overlook the insults directed my way.

Matthew Young35 said:Why is it that on any thread regarding Corona, of which there are many, insulting other users is perfectly acceptable?
Whenever someone expresses even a hint of doubt about whether Corona is harmless, or suggests we might be looking at a conspiracy theory, or simply isn't a vaccine advocate, they are met with a barrage of insults—ranging from being called a "sheep" to much more direct profanity.

For example:
Person A: I haven't been vaccinated yet; I'm just waiting for my appointment.
Person B: Where are all the sheep?

Larry Wilson25 said:Your moral compass seems a bit off.
The rules for the Corona PDFa are different from those in Politics. 😁
In Politics, if you buy a moderator a beer, you could probably tell another user they're talking nonsense.
As for comparisons to animals, go read Orwell; some things are allowed in public discourse.

I'm joking, of course. We aren't living on Jupiter, and you've opened this topic rightfully; you've just gotten your wires crossed.

Moderation in Politics is much looser than in the entire Corona PDFa, and I hope it stays that way.
If the moderators from Politics started heading in that direction, I'd shut the whole forum down. You'll see them on that thread. Kudos to everyone in Politics for how this thread has been handled from start to finish.

I never specified where those threads were located.
In my very first post, I wrote: on the threads about Corona...
Meaning those topics exist in multiple places across various subforums.

Gregory Turner71 said:Could you send me links to those specific posts? And are we actually talking about a general Corona thread here, or just specific discussions about Corona on other forums? For what it's worth, I haven't seen a single one of your reports.

It looks like they’ve already handed out a ban in the meantime.

The entire thread is practically crawling with insults, so picking out individual posts feels like a lost cause, doesn't it?

I've been reporting the insults consistently; if the system isn't catching them, that's hardly the fault of the users doing the reporting.

If you're really going to insist, I can pull together a hundred examples of insults from this thread by tomorrow evening.
I don't think there's much point in doing it, but if you're dead set on it, I can make it happen.

I’m going to have to report you for posting off-topic.
☕

And then you’ll tell me the Forum isn't working.

Morgan Peterson said:I’m telling you, we don't tolerate that kind of behavior. That said, will a few insults slip through the cracks? Sure. But you really should report those posts. We can't be expected to babysit every single thread; it’s simply impossible.

I report them, and they just get ignored.

2.
"For heaven's sake, man, the hospital is empty."

Why is it that on all these threads about Corona, insulting other Forum members is actually allowed?
Every time someone expresses even a shred of doubt—whether they’re questioning if Corona is truly harmless or suggesting there might be some conspiracy theories at play—they get hit with a barrage of insults. If you aren't a vocal supporter of vaccines, you're immediately labeled a "sheep" or worse. It’s just a constant stream of direct vitriol.

For example:
Person A: I haven't been vaccinated yet; I'm still waiting for my appointment call.
Person B: Where's the rest of the flock?

restlesssurfer97 said:Kae Ivanisevic, I’ve been playing tennis for 40 years now, though honestly, I can’t even be sure if I was actually out there on the court or just dreaming about hitting the ball 🤣🤣

True, but he could have grabbed it if he really wanted to. He almost had it, too.

Here is something for the film buffs out there.
If you found 2001: A Space Odyssey a bit too slow to get into, consider this a treat just for you.
That isn't to say fans of the original won't appreciate the layered tension built up in this thriller.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780622/

Jessica Gonzalez said:I guess there's some worry that she might not have been infected. In Tanzania, papaya got hit. #stayresponsible

When the President of Tanzania—the very man calling for everyone to fight the virus through prayer—claims something like this, doesn't it just cast more doubt on this whole virus hoax? #whoaretheyfightingiftheyhavetheirownarmy

Jessica Gonzalez said:



I guess Lovrinac might be mentioned here. 🙏 🙏 🙏

It’s the same old George Foreman.
A gentle oceanic gaze and a soft touch.

Is the grilling business officially dead?