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softlistguy.bsky.social
Just a mostly retired old man who used to work on MAME but has recently stopped due to severe health issues.
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Facebook just told over a billion accounts that they have 30 days to download any copies of any Facebook live videos they have or they will be deleted on May 23rd.

submitted 43 days ago • 2 comments

There it is. The clam before the storm.

submitted 44 days ago • 690 comments

I recently got the wild hair to go look into the state of online services emulation for older consoles and handhelds. It's a pretty mixed bag.. the fear of abetting piracy (and likely anti-cheat considerations too) makes for major long-term concerns about sustainability.

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Five days after I set my Discord account to be deleted, I find that several projects I need to talk to ONLY have presence on Discord. What a pain in the ass..

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

Man, I don't know if it's just me, but commercials in the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s were a lot better than what you get today. A lot more personality. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_1A...

submitted 120 days ago • 0 comments

If you repeatedly shoot enemies out of the air in Typing of the Dead, would that be an Arial combo?

submitted 123 days ago • 0 comments

I was thinking back to a real asshole I used to know who'd had a lot of trouble with a 9000 Turbo car out of Sweden. I'd love to share the story, but I don't think it'd be right of me to share a SOB Saab sob story

submitted 124 days ago • 0 comments

Reading the news right now is definitely affecting my blood pressure. It's one of those damned if you do, damned if you don't things-- there are things I really *need* to know right now, like what's going on with Medicaid..

submitted 127 days ago • 0 comments

Please, please listen, I am literally begging you: I'm a healthcare lawyer who is alive because of Medicaid. I just came from Hill meetings about Medicaid. I'm very plugged into "the groups" — if you're covered by Medicaid, do not cancel anything medical because of the OMB mess.

submitted 128 days ago • 19 comments

Had a CT scan done last week. I'm waiting on the results, with a high probability of upcoming surgery.. that is, if my medical assistance doesn't get cut from this funding freeze fight.

submitted 128 days ago • 2 comments

This is a real good image to download and save as a favorite photo, Americans, in case you need it

submitted 135 days ago • 14 comments

You know, even if they manage to catch the guy, there's a real chance the jury will just find him innocent anyway through the principle of jury nullification. "Your honor, we find the defendant more innocent than the victim."

submitted 180 days ago • 0 comments

So, it's not cancerous, but it IS a tumor and it's problematic. gofund.me/2ab84114

submitted 182 days ago • 3 comments

As noted, I got Sniff to the vet on Friday. The wound appears to have a tumor; I've authorized a biopsy but that brought the total cost up to $1000 from $700. That $700 included antibiotics, ear cleaning, sedation, updated vaccines, and 13 days of Gabapentin doses. gofund.me/866f1d34

submitted 194 days ago • 2 comments

What does it say about me that I'm just too tired to keep fighting for a better future when the present seems to want me pretty dead in a short time? Don't get me wrong, I believe in what you're all trying to do.. but I don't have it in me to fight any harder than "survive another day"..

submitted 197 days ago • 0 comments

Absolutely this. There is no way Sony won't completely screw things up if they do get the acquisition. It's going to be a total shitshow for consumers and fans.

submitted 197 days ago • 0 comments

Made a list if anybody wants to subscribe, they're gonna flock to my posts so why not use that to put em all on a moderation list? I suggest going through and reporting them too if you can.

submitted 197 days ago • 54 comments

So I see that Microsoft just put out generic install images for ARM-based Windows 11. I wonder if the Snapdragon 865 is on the supported list? Might be able to get Windows 11 running on a Retroid Pocket 5. I'm not sure that would be a great experience, but maybe something fun to play around with?

submitted 201 days ago • 0 comments

gofund.me/74fabcad Yes, I look terrible. Yes, I still have a sinus infection after two months. Please help, I'm in over my head again with little chance of getting out without that help..

submitted 221 days ago • 1 comment

The combination of having insomnia, a sinus infection, and cold/heat sensitivity is giving me the mother of all weird sleep patterns.

submitted 225 days ago • 0 comments