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This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/fedora by /u/Savings_Departure_37 on 2025-01-10 14:10:48+00:00.

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This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/fedora by /u/Responsible-Mud6645 on 2025-01-10 13:39:49+00:00.

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This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/fedora by /u/Various-Ad851 on 2025-01-10 12:26:34+00:00.

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source is 'Oh! Dangun' highly recommend very good art 😙👌

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I'm having trouble figuring out how I can uncompress these parts into one file. I've tried "zip *.zip > file.zip" with no success.

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Summary

California wildfires have caused physical devastation and significant mental health impacts for residents and first responders.

Experts warn of increased risks of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, particularly for those directly affected or exposed to wildfire smoke.

Firefighters and first responders face higher PTSD rates due to job-related trauma. Untreated mental health conditions can strain relationships and lead to chronic health issues.

Recommendations include expanding access to mental health services, limiting distressing media consumption, and fostering support networks to mitigate the long-term mental health effects of these disasters.

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It's a WaPo article that's a 12 minute read - https://archive.ph/C6mna

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I’m curious if there’s a decentralized platform in the Fediverse specifically designed for hosting media, similar to platforms like:

Imgur

Flickr

ImageShack

ImgPile

mgbox

etc.

While I’m aware of fantastic Fediverse platforms like PeerTube and PixelFed, they are more focused on video sharing or image-heavy social networking.

What I’m looking for is a straightforward platform built specifically to host media (images, GIFs, short videos, etc.) for embedding on other platforms within the Fediverse, such as Lemmy, Friendica, Misskey, or others.

Essentially, a decentralized (preferably Federated) service where the main purpose is lightweight hosting for use on external apps, so individual platforms don’t have to shoulder all the storage and bandwidth demands for image or media content.

Does something like this already exist in the Fediverse ecosystem, or is it a gap that still needs to be addressed?

If not, then I personally believe that it could be a fantastic idea for fostering better interoperability and resource sharing across the Fediverse.

Perhaps name it something like:


PixelPort

A playful blend indicating a "port" or gateway for pixels and media.


FediVault

Combines "Fediverse" and "Vault," suggesting a secure space for media storage.


Mediabox

Simple and straightforward, suggesting a box where media can be stored and shared.


FediMedia

A straightforward approach that ties the platform directly to the Fediverse.


FediHost

FediHoster

FediHostr

A clear and concise name that combines "Fediverse" and "host," indicating a dedicated space for decentralized federated media hosting.


I’d love to try and create something like this myself, but I’ll admit I lack the knowledge, time, and energy to bring such a project to life.

I’m hoping this post will inspire some discussion or attention from others who might be interested in exploring this idea further.

Would love your thoughts, suggestions, or knowledge about any projects I may have overlooked.

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Mike Johns boarded a driverless Waymo taxi to an airport in Scottsdale, Arizona, but it began spinning in circles in a parking lot.

He filmed the moment he was trapped in the vehicle, unable to stop the car or get help.

Johns said he almost missed his flight.

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Context: I noticed I have some clothes from 10 years ago that are still good to wear, and some newer things I have barely worn yet. I wondered if I reached a point where all the clothes I own would be enough to last for the rest of my life. There is a dresser and a closet worth of things.

For the sake of this question, let's say you can't buy, borrow, steal, receive as a gift, find, or make anything new to wear. All you get is what you have now. Is it enough?

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Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Tobatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu, episode 1

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Alternative NamesGirumasu, Uketsukejou Saikyou, ギルます


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