GOG job listing for a Senior Software Engineer notes "Linux is the next major frontier"
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They use generative AI for assets in their website and require potential devs to use AI in their workflow. Fuck em.
The good thing is they don't have DRM so boycott is extremely easy and at the same time very hard
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Both of those things put a lot of people out of work, but our economy adapted, and there was nothing to be gained by shaming the people embracing the technology that was clearly going to take over. I'm not convinced AI tools are that, but if they are, then nothing can stop it, and you're shaming a bunch of people who have literally no choice.
Why are you defending it? You aren't GOG and I'm some random person expressing an opinion that you chose to interact with.
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They use generative AI for assets in their website and require potential devs to use AI in their workflow. Fuck em.
I would love to. They deserve a little lovin’ for all the work they put in preserving games. 10/10, would buy games from them over Steam any and every day.
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ok that was always allowed
I wish though they were a bit more friendly towards Proton/Wine. Knowing what games are compatible and to what degree before purchasing them would make me happier.
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Why are you defending it? You aren't GOG and I'm some random person expressing an opinion that you chose to interact with.
Well they’re some random person expressing their opinion as well. Why are you denying them the same right you claim?
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Two days old. Before they were saying to "consider" implementing a linux version for their launcher, now they are hiring.
Corollary: All news are old news.
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Why are you defending it? You aren't GOG and I'm some random person expressing an opinion that you chose to interact with.
I used an example of two technologies that were destructive and inevitable, now both definitely parts of your daily life, to show how silly it is take a stance against a technology like that. I don't need to work at GOG for that to be the case. And to reiterate, AI might not be inevitable. If it's not, this problem takes care of itself economically, and you don't need to shame anyone.
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AI Bros are always good for a laugh. They can't point to any industry successes, pretend massive industry failures like Microsoft don't count, and generally trust their own feelings over facts.
If you think you’re immune to that, you’re an idiot.
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ok that was always allowed
Yeah, but they gotta make sure everyone knows they have an opinion, lest you forget they exist
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AI Bros are always good for a laugh. They can't point to any industry successes, pretend massive industry failures like Microsoft don't count, and generally trust their own feelings over facts.
trust thsir own feelings over facts
Can I take a guess that you are not currently employed in the software development industry?
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Job Requirements:
Active use of AI tools in daily development workflows, and enthusiasm for helping the team increase adoption
Nice to have:
Passion for games and game preservation
AI Mandatory, game preservation optional. Glad they got their priorities straight
enthusiasm for helping the team increase adoption
Seems like they want to hire an AI salesman, not an engineer.
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I used an example of two technologies that were destructive and inevitable, now both definitely parts of your daily life, to show how silly it is take a stance against a technology like that. I don't need to work at GOG for that to be the case. And to reiterate, AI might not be inevitable. If it's not, this problem takes care of itself economically, and you don't need to shame anyone.
That's not an answer to my question.
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That's not an answer to my question.
I believe I did answer your question, though I'd disagree with the idea that I'm "defending" anything. There exists nuance between "pro AI" and "anti AI".
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Well they’re some random person expressing their opinion as well. Why are you denying them the same right you claim?
Questioning motives is denying?
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Questioning motives is denying?
When you say, “I’m just expressing an opinion, why are you doing the same”, then yes, it is denying them the same right. Don’t play games with me, we’re not the idiots you seem to think we are.
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Yeah and typing "make a picture of a hot dog" into a text field makes one an artist...
If making art is the process of getting something inspired in your head into the physical world, then it would make one an artist. AI would be a tool to achieve that.
Many people still don't consider digital artists to be artists because they use tools that make it easier than physical art.
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Yeah and typing "make a picture of a hot dog" into a text field makes one an artist...
I'm not arguing that using AI makes me a software developer. I'm saying that as a software developer, I seek to use the best tools for the job, just like any other job.
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When you say, “I’m just expressing an opinion, why are you doing the same”, then yes, it is denying them the same right. Don’t play games with me, we’re not the idiots you seem to think we are.
"We"
Is Sam Altman in the room with you right now?
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I'm not arguing that using AI makes me a software developer. I'm saying that as a software developer, I seek to use the best tools for the job, just like any other job.
So artists, wanting to use what you describe as the best tool for the job, should just use AI? How even is AI the best tool? This is an inane and pointless argument with a drug addict defending heroin.
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We've got studies that show AI makes you feel more productive while you're actually less productive. And all you're offering is a feeling you feel. Get high on your own supply if you want, but don't drag down good companies with your evangelism.
What‘s the good company in this context?
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