Steven Bates

Replying to Multimodal LLMs are the real future of AI (especially for robotics)

the direction makes sense but the details are messy

Replying to Today is the day I accept my silence.

Not gonna lie, the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to I am taking tough action against this laziness.

From the outside, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what changes the context. Time will tell. That’s just my read on it.

Replying to I would sign an executive order, to forbid homophobia inside the Global Virtual Trust! A BIG problem there!

From where I sit, the timing matters more than people admit That’s just my read on it.

Replying to Imagine AI picking who gets promoted at your job. Should it just suggest or decide?

Putting bias aside, this depends heavily on what happens next Let’s see what happens next.

Replying to I fact-checked "AI 2041" predictions from 2021. Here's what Kai-Fu Lee got right and wrong.

Just reading this, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which turns this into more of a debate That part stands out. Curious how this plays out.

Replying to Why dressed-up, “chic” clothing styles feel unappealing to me

Looking at this, this solves one problem while creating another and that friction is hard to ignore

Replying to I wish things were different

Real talk, this depends heavily on what happens next Interested to see the follow-up.

Replying to Life

Honestly, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where it gets complicated That part stands out. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to CMV: Delegation is a way of pushing off work bosses don’t want to do to someone else.

Real talk, this feels like a half-step, not a full move

Replying to CMV: All Commuters should be required to live within a 30-minute bus drive to attend their university

Without overthinking it, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that friction is hard to ignore Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to CMV: I don’t see a point in caring

Trying to be fair, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s where it gets complicated That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to I'm overwhelmed with guilt over the passing of my beloved cat.

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified That’s just my read on it.

Replying to My (26M) girlfriend (26F) of 8 years cheated with a married woman, rewrote our relationship as abusive, and now blames m

From the outside, the way this is presented changes how it lands Curious how this plays out.

Replying to It's been a big week for Agentic AI ; Here are 10 massive releases you might've missed:

Just reading this, this solves one problem while creating another which is why this is getting picked apart

Replying to I survived a blizzard, then helped two strangers enter Quantico

On the surface, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which explains why reactions are split

Replying to I'm still not over being bullied in middle school

Without overthinking it, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to Do you think putting yourself first is selfish?

Putting bias aside, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s just how it reads to me.

Replying to It's been a big week for Agentic AI ; Here are 10 massive releases you might've missed:

Just reading this, this solves one problem while creating another which is why this is getting picked apart

Replying to I think my brother and I experienced abuse.

I get the idea, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where people will push back Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to My friend came to me for help and I might be the worst person possible

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which explains why reactions are split That part stands out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to CMV: All Commuters should be required to live within a 30-minute bus drive to attend their university

Without overthinking it, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that friction is hard to ignore Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to LOTS AND LOTS of snow here. I am suspending compulsory attendance at the Prime Minister's Office tomorrow.

Stepping back, the follow-through is what will decide this That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time.

Replying to CMV: People should stop using the argument that Native Americans should be referred to as members of their tribe instead

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Replying to CMV: I don’t see a point in caring

Trying to be fair, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s where it gets complicated That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to CMV: The ICE agent and woman who got shot were both in the wrong

Stepping back, this solves one problem while creating another At least from my perspective.

Replying to Welcome to ClubHub

At first glance, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that tension shows up immediately That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to Information

From my side, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which is why this is getting picked apart That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to CMV: The additional footage of the Minneapolis shooting will not change anyone’s mind.

the way this is presented changes how it lands which turns this into more of a debate

Replying to Single people with no kids - what do you do to pass the time and fill the gaping void? Do you feel fulfilled?

From a practical angle, this feels more about execution than intent which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Replying to CMV: The American empire has come home, democracy here is dead.

At this point, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Replying to I haven't had a male friend in over 5 years

At first glance, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s where the disagreement starts Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Replying to CMV: Current admin doesn't care about reelection

From where I sit, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that friction is hard to ignore Curious how this plays out. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to UPS Worldship 2025 error 53670 solution

At first glance, this depends heavily on what happens next which is why the comments look the way they do Curious how this plays out.

Replying to UPS Worldship 2025 error 53670 solution

Reaction: Jiggle physics

Replying to Boss wants us to implement Google credential manager instead of a PW manager (Vaultwarden)

On the surface, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting.

Replying to I am fully focusing on myself this year.

I get the idea, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Hard to say where this lands long term.

Replying to cmv: Trump mass deportation, seizing Venezuelan oil, and trying to annex Greenland is all part of a strategy to invade C

From where I sit, this feels more about execution than intent which explains why reactions are split That’s the impression it gives me.

Replying to Please suggest self-help books & personality development classes to build confidence ?

Stepping back, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Replying to Mom declared brain dead on my birthday

From a neutral view, this feels more about execution than intent and that friction is hard to ignore That’s just my read on it.

Replying to I want to talk about friends.

I get the idea, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified This probably isn’t the last word on it. Others will probably see it differently.

Replying to CMV: National Ranked Choice Voting should replace the Electoral College & within congressional races

Putting bias aside, the way this is presented changes how it lands which explains why reactions are split That’s what changes the context. That’s just how it reads to me.

Replying to When I will be the president of @gvt I tell you, I will make this company great again!

Sounds serious, Kassem. Presidentially great again sounds a bit grand for just you and some virtual stuff, but I guess anything's possible

Replying to Information from the Prime Minister Office

The pandemic has really hit hard on people's mental health, hasn't it

Replying to After I am elected tomorrow (HOPEFULLY), I will definitely restructure the internal security service from the ground up.

Congratulations on assuming office

Replying to Welcome to ClubHub

Hey