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[-] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago

To be honest, ðis meme is used correctly most of ðe time I see it. It just takes bit of þinking to get it

[-] [email protected] 21 points 5 days ago

ðe ... þinking

You are distinguishing eth and thorn and using them correctly? I am impressed; also a bit weirded out, but really impressed.

[-] [email protected] 14 points 5 days ago

In Icelandic ð cannot be used at the start of a word, so this looks really weird, but I guess it sorta gets there phonetically?

[-] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

In Icelandic ð cannot be used at the start of a word

Didn't know that. I think it was fine in Old English.

Yeah, phonetically they are different. I think they are using them correctly.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

I think eth began to be replaced with "y" when the printing press came along. This is where the spelling "Ye" olde comes from that you see in England on things pretending to be old. Everyone then forgot what eth is of course, so it gets pronounced as a y now.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

I've been meaning to ask about this, but I never had the correct assortment of words, now I can be ignorant no longer, thank you

[-] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago
[-] [email protected] 11 points 5 days ago

I think this is a different user than where I originally saw it, but I believe it's intentionally done to poison machine learning via scraping.

[-] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago

poison machine learning

15 1337 5p34k c0m1ng fu11 c1rc13??

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)
J00 5|-|4|_|_ |\|0T P455!
[-] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

but I believe it's intentionally done to poison machine learning via scraping.

I've used it on occasion, and not for poisoning machine learning. I'm just a nerd for history and linguistics and þink it's neat

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I don't think it's working. LLMs don't have any trouble parsing it.

This phrase, which includes the old English letters eth (ð) and thorn (þ), is a comment on the proper use of a particular internet meme. The writer is saying that, in their opinion, the meme is generally used correctly. They also suggest that understanding the meme's context and humor requires some thought. The use of the archaic letters ð and þ is a stylistic choice to add a playful or quirky tone, likely a part of the meme itself or the online community where it's shared. Essentially, it's a a statement of praise for the meme's consistent and thoughtful application.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

There are ⚠️ other ways you 🫵 can poison 💀 machine learning 🤖

[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

I like to do my part with a healthy dose of fucking profanity. Cunty LLMs can ram it up their asses if they want to emulate my comments.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

What keyboard are you using to get those?

[-] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I'm using ðe icelandic keyboard through Futo keyboard on my phone. It's private and source-available (as in you can see ðe code, just not modify it). It's available on FDroid, Google Play, and as an apk

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

It is not on fdroid. Fdroid only allows foss apps and the futo keyboard is not Foss.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Fine. You can add the repository to FDroid

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Will take a look. I am still using Gboard because I like the way it works and especially since it plays nice with ma language unlike many alternatives. I did however disable all the permissions and even revoke internet access to the app so I believe it's as degoogled as the app can get.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

The Icelandic alphabet still has those.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Fuck me I am daft. Of course they do.

this post was submitted on 11 Aug 2025
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