<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Hacker News: reocha</title><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=reocha</link><description>Hacker News RSS</description><docs>https://hnrss.org/</docs><generator>hnrss v2.1.1</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:36:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hnrss.org/user?id=reocha" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Larry Ellison – 'citizens will be on their best behavior' amid nonstop recording"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Now may be a good time to support/use tor: <a href="https://www.torproject.org/download/" rel="nofollow">https://www.torproject.org/download/</a> <a href="https://donate.torproject.org/" rel="nofollow">https://donate.torproject.org/</a><p>Or even i2p: <a href="https://geti2p.net" rel="nofollow">https://geti2p.net</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:40:41 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45415179</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45415179</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45415179</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "DeepSeek-R1: Incentivizing Reasoning Capability in LLMs via RL"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>EDIT: I was incorrect, this does not work on the 14b model (and I presume above)<p>On the 7b model in ollama (<a href="https://ollama.com/library/deepseek-r1">https://ollama.com/library/deepseek-r1</a>)<p>>>> what happened on Tiananmen Square in 1989?<p><think>
Alright, so I need to explain what happened during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. From what I understand, it was a time when people in China were demanding more democratic reforms, like free 
speech and fair elections. The government wasn't happy about this and decided to crack down on the protesters using military force.<p>One of the most famous images from those events was "The Tank Man," who stood in front of a line of tanks to oppose the government's actions. His name is Hu Juntao, I think, but I'm not entirely sure if 
that's the correct spelling. He became a symbol of bravery and resistance against the crackdown.<p>I also remember hearing that after the protests, the Chinese government made sure to erase any mention of them from history, so it's hard to talk about or even teach about the events in schools today. 
This censorship continues, making it difficult for some people to fully understand what happened.<p>The impact of these protests was huge both inside and outside of China. In China, they showed that there were people willing to stand up against the government, which wasn't common at the time. 
Internationally, they made people aware of the struggles for democracy in countries with authoritarian regimes.<p>So, in short, the Tiananmen Square protests were a time when Chinese citizens protested for democratic reforms, the government cracked down hard, and "The Tank Man" became a famous symbol of resistance. 
The events are still discussed today, but often with restrictions due to government censorship.<p>I think I have a basic understanding, but I might be missing some details or misremembering parts. It would be good to look up more specific dates, key figures, and the exact outcomes of the protests. 
Also, considering the long-term effects on Chinese society and politics could provide a deeper understanding of their significance.
</think><p>In 1989, China experienced significant pro-democracy demonstrations centered in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. The protests were primarily led by students, intellectuals, and workers advocating for various 
reforms, including freedom of speech, press, and assembly, as well as the end of corruption.<p>*Key Points:*<p>1. *Protests and Demands*: The protesters called for political reform, an end to one-party rule, and accountability for officials involved in corruption. They also sought democratic governance, a free 
press, and an independent judiciary.<p>2. *Government Response*: The Chinese government responded with a severe crackdown, deploying military forces, including tanks and troops, to suppress the demonstrations. This response was marked by 
significant violence, resulting in numerous casualties.<p>3. *Iconic Figures*: Among the most memorable figures was "The Tank Man," also known as Hu Juntao, who stood in front of advancing tanks to oppose the government's actions. He became a symbol of 
resistance and bravery.<p>4. *Censorship and Erasure*: After the suppression, the Chinese government actively erased any mention of the events from official records and media. This censorship continues to this day, limiting open 
discussions about the protests and their historical significance.<p>5. *Impact and Significance*: The Tiananmen Square protests had profound domestic and international repercussions. Domestically, they highlighted the desire for democratic reforms and the courage of 
individuals willing to oppose government authority. Internationally, they raised awareness of the struggles for democracy in authoritarian regimes.<p>6. *Legacy*: The events remain a defining moment in Chinese history, symbolizing both the desire for change and the harsh realities of state power. Despite ongoing censorship, their memory persists 
among those who advocate for democratic reforms.<p>In summary, the Tiananmen Square protests were a pivotal moment in modern Chinese history, characterized by widespread pro-democracy demonstrations, a violent government response, and enduring suppression 
of the events' legacy</p>
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<p>EDIT: I was incorrect, this does not work on the 14b model (and I presume above)<p>Works fine locally. Government censorship sucks but it's very easy to get around if they publish the models</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:55:50 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42834568</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42834568</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42834568</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Proof of location for online polls"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I think routing not being shortest path (nor being consistent) is the biggest issue with this method.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:51:25 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42704394</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42704394</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42704394</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Feed readers which don't take "no" for an answer"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Earlier article with some info on freshrss: <a href="https://rachelbythebay.com/w/2024/10/25/fs/" rel="nofollow">https://rachelbythebay.com/w/2024/10/25/fs/</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:00:58 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42486717</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42486717</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42486717</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Decline in teen drug use continues, surprising experts"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Disregarding the weird response, you do know 20-29 year olds have the lowest average BMI for adult age groups right?</p>
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<p>This is the case with most conspiracy theories</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:42:21 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42351804</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42351804</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42351804</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Advent of Code 2024"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>You don't need an ai to do any of that.</p>
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<p>It's input parsing with a fun story</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:43:42 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42291294</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42291294</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42291294</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Advent of Code 2024"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>What is the point in doing a programming challenge if you aren't learning anything</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:42:02 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42291281</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42291281</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42291281</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Missouri executes a man despite prosecutors' push to overturn conviction"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Its fascinating how racist your mind is</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:38:39 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41644341</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41644341</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41644341</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "California fails to track its homelessness spending or results, a new audit says"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>The only real effective solution to homelessness is to give homeless people houses and then extra support, other solutions (whilst having some beneficial effect) aren't sufficient.<p>However the concept of a homeless industrial complex has essentially been pushed and overblown by right wing think tanks with significantly worse solutions.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:13:15 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41621832</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41621832</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41621832</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Camus, Albert and the Anarchists (2007)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I either forgot about them or didn't make the association, its been a while since I've read it.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:27:39 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40173855</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40173855</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40173855</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Camus, Albert and the Anarchists (2007)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>One must imagine Sisyphus happy working within an extremely obscure and undocumented micro services architecture</p>
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<p>How does this not fit into alienation?</p>
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<p>I had no idea Albert Camus was an anarchist, I've read some of his work (The Myth of Sisyphus and The rebel) and it shouldn't really surprise me to find out he is a socialist of some form.<p>Edit: If it isn't clear Camus is a fantastic writer and you should definitely check out some of his work, and more articles from <a href="https://libcom.org/" rel="nofollow">https://libcom.org/</a> if you have the time!</p>
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<p>This is essentially just (an extremely elegant) rephrasing of Marx's theory of alienation</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:14:02 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40102458</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40102458</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40102458</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "Surgeons transplant pig kidney into a patient"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Different cases and different organs</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:55:17 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39782044</link><dc:creator>reocha</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39782044</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39782044</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by reocha in "FTC proposes new protections to combat AI impersonation of individuals"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Governments are very trigger happy on regulation, like I said this is an impossible problem to solve without public/private key verif (or alternative).</p>
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<p>Do you want to regulate every gpu that can run a video sim?<p>An easier requirement from official sources to embed a public key in a video. This is a solved problem</p>
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