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A lot of people played the dilithium exchange before it collapsed (I assume it hasn't recovered, I never really go into that stuff).

If you have a lot of Elite Marks from TFOs lying around, they can be sold for dilithium in the reputation system. That can help quite a bit.

Those vanity shields are worth saving for, if you don't have dilithium earmarked for anything else - I'm a big fan of my Section 31-equipped Crossfield (OG version).

Always good to interact with your peers.

Do you have anything to add beyond platitudes?

I think this is unclear, as the CRTC isn't expected to have the actual policies developed until sometime next year.

However, this is in the text of the bill:

6 This Act applies in respect of a digital news intermediary if, having regard to the following factors, there is a significant bargaining power imbalance between its operator and news businesses:

(a) the size of the intermediary or the operator;

(b) whether the market for the intermediary gives the operator a strategic advantage over news businesses; and

(c) whether the intermediary occupies a prominent market position.

I can't imagine this ever applying to decentralized social media.

Is there any indication whatsoever that Facebook is willing to enter into negotiations with the government over this? If there is, I missed it.

Okay, but what is your point exactly? You seem to be arguing with...something.

By all means, elaborate.

That was a test - you passed.

As an aside, I encourage everyone to check out the accompanying comics - they're not exactly deep, but I'm finding them much more entertaining than the actual shorts - they're basically a Star Trekkification of "Duck Amuck".

Issue 1

Issue 2

Issue 3

I've seen some good reviews of the first couple - I think you have to be into a very specific type of Adult Swim-type humour that was in style about 15 years ago - but the only review I've seen of the latest one was not positive (and this was from a reviewer who quite enjoyed last week's instalment).

But whatever, they're ultimately inconsequential, having been described by Paramount from the very start as "promotional shorts".

Well, the comic is by a completely different creative team...

Yes indeed - it's basically a Star Trek version of "Duck Amuck." Very lightweight, but I'm enjoying it more than the actual shorts. The first one is linked here.

I'm not enjoying the "series" much, but Frakes was very good in this.

A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone

Yes.

while also believing that media will find other ways to make money.

Doubt.

I would definitely recommend accessing all sorry missions from the third tab of the Mission Journal.

As you progress, it might also be worth looking at the "Available" tab - it will have some story arcs that are a little old and dated, and have been removed from the "main" story without being completely removed from the game.

They've also been recalled in the States, so it may have been identified as an issue there, or in another jurisdiction. With only 12 units sold in Canada, it seems likely.

When new episodes come out, they get the "spotlight" and everyone can play them for a limited time, regardless of where they are in the story. If you tab over to Episodes, you should be able to see where you actually are - you just have to ignore the automatic hails (there is actually a setting to disable them).

It's a bit annoying, but some players really want immediate access to the shiny new rewards.

This content is more appropriate for c/Quarks (and has been shared there already).

Thanks, I will pass that along!