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Comics and Jokes @ Lucentinian Works Co Ltd<p>New entry of AI-generated <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=comics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>comics</span></a> and <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=jokes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>jokes</span></a> added to our <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=website" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>website</span></a>:</p><p><a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=Medicaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Medicaid</span></a> <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=Work" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Work</span></a> <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=Requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Requirements</span></a></p><p><a href="https://comics.lucentinian.com/6867" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">comics.lucentinian.com/6867</a><br><a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=Comedy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Comedy</span></a> <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=VisitUsNow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VisitUsNow</span></a> <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=FunnyNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FunnyNews</span></a> <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=DailyLaughs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DailyLaughs</span></a> <a href="https://social.lucentinian.com/search?tag=DailyComedy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DailyComedy</span></a></p>
Linknation<p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AbrahamLincoln" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AbrahamLincoln</span></a>: "<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>democracy</span></a> is <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>government</span></a> of the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>people</span></a> - by the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>people</span></a> - for the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>people</span></a>"</p><p>but <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>democracy</span></a> is not perfect per default, it needs constant <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/reform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reform</span></a> to become better and better (not worse and worse how it was made by (<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/financial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>financial</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/taxavoiding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>taxavoiding</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/lobbyists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lobbyists</span></a> and other <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/lobbyists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lobbyists</span></a> = <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>corruption</span></a>) </p><p>how to reform democracy? a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/conversationwithai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>conversationwithai</span></a>: <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/deepseek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>deepseek</span></a> </p><p>&lt;think&gt;<br>Alright, I'm trying to figure out how to reform <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>democracy</span></a> so that decisions are made faster and are more competent, while also reducing incompetence and corruption. This is a big question because democracy as it stands has a lot of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/issues" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>issues</span></a>, but it's still considered one of the better systems out there &lt;- read this?</p><p>First off, I know that one of the main problems with democracies is that <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisionmaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>decisionmaking</span></a> can be <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/slow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>slow</span></a>, especially in <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/large" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>large</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/countries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>countries</span></a>.</p><p>There are so many <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/checks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>checks</span></a> and <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/balances" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>balances</span></a> that sometimes it feels like nothing gets done.</p><p>So maybe making decisions faster requires <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/streamlining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>streamlining</span></a> some processes.</p><p>But how? Maybe reducing <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/bureaucracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bureaucracy</span></a> or changing how legislation is passed?</p><p>Another issue is <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/incompetence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>incompetence</span></a>. I've seen elected officials who don't seem to have the right skills or knowledge for their roles. &lt;- this <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> has seen things!</p><p>How can we ensure that <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/leaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leaders</span></a> are actually <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/competent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>competent</span></a>? </p><p>Perhaps through better <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a>, or maybe having <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/experts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>experts</span></a> in certain fields advise them more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/effectively" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>effectively</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Corruption</span></a> is another huge <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Problem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Problem</span></a> seems like <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>money</span></a> plays a big role in <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a>, which can lead to decisions that favor <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/donors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donors</span></a> over the people.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Campaign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Campaign</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>finance</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/reform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reform</span></a> might help here, but I'm not sure how feasible that is given current laws and court rulings, especially in places like the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>US</span></a> with <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/CitizensUnited" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CitizensUnited</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Voter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Voter</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/engagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>engagement</span></a> is also a factor.</p><p>If more people participate, maybe there's more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/accountability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>accountability</span></a>.</p><p>But getting people to vote when they feel their votes don't matter is tough. </p><p>Maybe changing voting systems, like ranked-choice voting, could make elections feel more representative and increase turnout.</p><p>I've heard about <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/sortition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sortition</span></a>, where <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/random" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>random</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/citizens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>citizens</span></a> are <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/selected" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>selected</span></a> for <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisionmaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>decisionmaking</span></a> bodies.</p><p>That might bring in diverse perspectives and reduce corruption since the average person isn't as beholden to special interests.</p><p>But would people take it seriously? I'm not sure how effective that would be compared to elected officials.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Technology</span></a> could play a role too.</p><p>Maybe using <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/online" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>online</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/platforms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>platforms</span></a> for <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/participatory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>participatory</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/budgeting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>budgeting</span></a> or <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/policy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>policy</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/discussions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>discussions</span></a>.</p><p>It could make <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>government</span></a> more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/transparent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>transparent</span></a> and involve citizens more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/directly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>directly</span></a>.</p><p>However, there's the risk of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>misinformation</span></a> and <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/manipulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>manipulation</span></a> online.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Term" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Term</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/limits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>limits</span></a> are another idea.</p><p>They might prevent politicians from becoming too entrenched and corrupt, but they can also limit institutional knowledge and lead to a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/revolvingdoor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>revolvingdoor</span></a> of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/inexperienced" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>inexperienced</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/leaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leaders</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Anticorruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Anticorruption</span></a> agencies seem necessary, but they need to be <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/independent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>independent</span></a> and well <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/funded" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>funded</span></a>.</p><p>If they're controlled by the government, they won't be effective.</p><p>How do you ensure their independence?</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Media</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>literacy</span></a> is important because if people are <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>better</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/informed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>informed</span></a>, they can make <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>better</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>decisions</span></a> at the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ballotbox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ballotbox</span></a>.</p><p>But with so much <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>misinformation</span></a> out there, improving media literacy is a big challenge.</p><p>I'm also thinking about proportional representation.</p><p>Maybe switching to a system where more parties have seats could lead to more diverse and representative governments, reducing gridlock. </p><p>But it might also make forming a government harder if no single party has a majority.</p><p>What about making voting mandatory?</p><p>It increases turnout but can also lead to people voting without being informed, which doesn't necessarily improve the quality of decisions.</p><p>Another thought is focusing on <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/local" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>local</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/governance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>governance</span></a>.</p><p>If more decisions are made at the local level where people can be more involved and informed, it might lead to <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>better</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/outcomes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>outcomes</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/overall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>overall</span></a>.</p><p>But not all issues can be handled locally; some require national or international coordination.</p><p>I'm also considering how <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> plays into this.</p><p>Better <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/civic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>civic</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> could make voters more informed and engaged.</p><p>It starts from a young age teaching about <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>government</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/structures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>structures</span></a>, <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/roles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>roles</span></a>, and the importance of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/participation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>participation</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Transparency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transparency</span></a> is key too.</p><p>If governments are more open about their processes and decisions, trust might increase. Things like <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/FOIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FOIA</span></a> requests in the U.S. help, but they can be slow and sometimes <br>incomplete.</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Incentivizing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Incentivizing</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/good" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>good</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/governance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>governance</span></a> through awards or recognition might motivate leaders to perform better, but it's not a sure fix for deeper systemic issues.</p><p>Encouraging <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/whistleblowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>whistleblowers</span></a> is important because they can expose <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>corruption</span></a> before it becomes entrenched.</p><p>Protecting them legally would make others more willing to come forward.</p><p>Public-private partnerships could bring in expertise from the private sector, but there's a risk of corporate influence if not managed properly.</p><p>Inclusive decision-making ensures that all groups have a voice, which leads to more equitable policies.</p><p>It requires active efforts to involve marginalized communities.</p><p>Independent judiciaries are crucial because they can check the other branches and enforce laws against corruption.</p><p>But judicial appointments can be politicized, which undermines their independence.</p><p>Finally, cultural shifts towards valuing integrity over power might help reduce corruption. But changing a culture is slow and difficult, especially in large, diverse societies.</p><p>Putting all these thoughts together, it seems like reforming democracy requires a multi-faceted approach addressing both structural issues and cultural factors. It's not just about tweaking one part but making comprehensive changes that promote competence, transparency, and accountability while ensuring representation and reducing corruption.</p><p>&lt;/think&gt;<br>Reforming democracy to enhance decision-making efficiency, competence, and reduce corruption involves a multifaceted approach that addresses both structural and cultural aspects of <br>governance. Here is an organized strategy based on the thought process:</p><p>### Structural Reforms<br>1. **Streamline Decision-Making Processes:**<br> - Reduce bureaucratic layers and adopt more agile legislative processes to accelerate decision-making without compromising thorough consideration.</p><p>2. **Campaign Finance Reform:**<br> - Implement strict regulations on campaign contributions and promote public financing of elections to diminish the influence of money in politics.</p><p>3. **Proportional Representation:**<br> - Introduce proportional representation systems to ensure diverse representation, which can lead to more inclusive and efficient governance.</p><p>4. **Term Limits:**<br> - Enact term limits for elected officials to prevent entrenchment, while ensuring mechanisms for knowledge retention and smooth transitions.</p><p>5. **Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies:**<br> - Establish independent bodies with strong investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat corruption effectively.</p><p>### Enhancing Competence<br>1. **Expert Advisory Bodies:**<br> - Integrate expert panels in decision-making processes to provide informed guidance on complex issues.</p><p>2. **Civic Education:**<br> - Improve education systems to foster informed voters through civic engagement and critical thinking skills.</p><p>3. **Sortition (Citizen Juries):**<br> - Experiment with sortition to involve diverse citizen perspectives, enhancing <br>representativeness and reducing corruption risks.</p><p>### Reducing Corruption<br>1. **Transparency Measures:**<br> - Increase government transparency through open data initiatives, accessible meetings, and robust freedom of information laws.</p><p>2. **Whistleblower Protection:**<br> - Strengthen legal protections for whistleblowers to encourage the exposure of corruption without fear of retribution.</p><p>3. **Judicial Independence:**<br> - Ensure the judiciary is independent and impartial, free from political influence, to uphold rule of law and check executive power.</p><p>### Voter Engagement and Participation<br>1. **Voting System Reforms:**<br> - Adopt ranked-choice voting and proportional representation to ensure votes count more meaningfully and increase voter satisfaction.</p><p>2. **Compulsory Voting:**<br> - Consider mandatory voting with incentives for informed voting, potentially reducing apathy and increasing political engagement.</p><p>3. **Participatory Budgeting:**<br> - Involve citizens in budget decisions through digital platforms to foster transparency and accountability.</p><p>### Technological Integration<br>1. **Digital Platforms:**<br> - Utilize technology for participatory governance, enabling real-time public input on policies and fostering informed discussions.</p><p>2. **Media Literacy Programs:**<br> - Launch initiatives to combat misinformation, promoting a better-informed electorate capable of discerning credible sources.</p><p>### Cultural Shifts<br>1. **Incentivizing Good Governance:**<br> - Recognize and reward ethical leadership through awards or public acknowledgment to promote integrity in governance.</p><p>2. **Cultural Values:**<br> - Foster societal norms that prioritize transparency, accountability, and integrity, encouraging leaders to adhere to high ethical standards.</p><p>### Conclusion<br>Reforming democracy requires a comprehensive approach that combines structural changes with cultural shifts. By streamlining processes, enhancing <br>competence through education and expertise, reducing corruption through transparency and independent oversight, and engaging citizens more <br>effectively, democracies can become more responsive, efficient, and just. This multifaceted strategy aims to rebuild trust in governance and ensure <br>decisions truly reflect the will of the people.</p>
Fake Scrum Stats Memes & Humor<p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/scrum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scrum</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/scrumteam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scrumteam</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/requirementsgap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirementsgap</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/productionissue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>productionissue</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Meme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meme</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/memes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>memes</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Humor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Humor</span></a></p>
Fake Scrum Stats Memes & Humor<p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/scrum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scrum</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/scrumteam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scrumteam</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/dev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>dev</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/developer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>developer</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/qa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>qa</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/backlog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>backlog</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/backlogrefinement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>backlogrefinement</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Meme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meme</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/memes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>memes</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Humor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Humor</span></a></p>
Gottfried Szing<p>A <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/model" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>model</span></a> is only one particular view of a system and usually a biased one. There is no right or wrong, it is a view -- an interpretation of the reality, if you will -- and not more.</p><p>Different authors, different views, different models.</p><p>There can be misunderstandings. There can be gaps in the model. There can even be conflicts between two models. But still: there is no right or wrong.</p><p>Different authors, different views, different models.</p><p>The goal of a business analyst is to facilitate all these authors (including me as BA) to agree on one view and to align on one model. </p><p>Different authors, one view, one model.</p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanalysis</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/software" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>software</span></a></p>
Gottfried Szing<p>We are only talking about <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/CI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CI</span></a> and <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/CD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CD</span></a> to make our SDLC better, faster, and more reliable. But what about <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/BusinessAnalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BusinessAnalysis</span></a>? 🤔</p><p>Business analysis/requirements engineering is not a one-stop-show but should be done constantly and continuously. Why don't we have <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/ContinousBusinessAnalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ContinousBusinessAnalysis</span></a> or <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/ContinousRequirementsEngineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ContinousRequirementsEngineering</span></a>? 🤷‍♀️</p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/iiba" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iiba</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/software" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>software</span></a></p>
CBC Top Stories<p>New permit needed as of today for Canadians flying across the pond<br>Starting today, Canadians with short-term travel plans to England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland will need an electronic travel authorization — or an ETA.<br><a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>travel</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/authorization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>authorization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/England" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>England</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Wales" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wales</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Scotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Scotland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/NorthernIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthernIreland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/PEI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PEI</span></a> <br><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-uk-electronic-travel-authorization-1.7425670?cmp=rss" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edwa</span><span class="invisible">rd-island/pei-uk-electronic-travel-authorization-1.7425670?cmp=rss</span></a></p>
Want Change? W🔁rk T🔁gether☑<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.scot/@bodhipaksa" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bodhipaksa</span></a></span> <br><a href="https://qoto.org/tags/Insurance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Insurance</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/advice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>advice</span></a><br>📋 Text version, not just Alt text...</p><p>To everyone in a similar scenario: the tactic my doctor's office has taught me is to ask, in writing, for:</p><p>1) the name, board specialty, and license number of the <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/doctor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>doctor</span></a> making the determination the <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/treatment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>treatment</span></a> was not <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/medically" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>medically</span></a> necessary;</p><p>2) copies of all materials they relied on to make their determination;</p><p>3) proof the doctor making the determination has maintained registration in your specific state and <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/documentation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>documentation</span></a> of their meeting all their continuing <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a>;</p><p>4) the aggregate rate at which similar treatments are denied vs approved by the specific doctor being used for peer review.You are not entitled by <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>law</span></a> to *all* of these things in most <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/states" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>states</span></a>, but you're entitled to some of them, and you can always ask for them.</p><p>This is, she says, a wildly successful tactic, because if the insurance c#ompany answers them honestly, it gives you <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/evidence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>evidence</span></a> that the"doctors" making these determinations are practicing <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/medicine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>medicine</span></a> out of scope, without proper <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/licensing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>licensing</span></a> and <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/qualifications" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>qualifications</span></a>, in areas they are not competent in.</p><p>Everyone knows this is true; it's not a secret in any way. But it's in violation of a number of regulations, and a LOT of times the company will just give up and pay the bill rather than handing you proof they're violating the regs. It's a tactic that has worked for me many, many times.</p><p>rahaeli on Bluesky posts the above.</p>
Gottfried Szing<p>Just a reminder: if you want to start the year #2025 with a exciting event about <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanalysis</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> and how <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/llm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>llm</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/genai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>genai</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/ai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ai</span></a> can already supercharge your daily routine, let's meet in a few days.</p><p>More than 50 people are already registered, so join us 🤗</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/kif-rbessereanforderungen-einen7264524020941746177/comments/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">linkedin.com/events/kif-rbesse</span><span class="invisible">reanforderungen-einen7264524020941746177/comments/</span></a></p>
Gottfried Szing<p>Maybe we should ask the stakeholder 🐈 more often.😸 </p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanalysis</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/needs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>needs</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/caturday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>caturday</span></a></p>
Gottfried Szing<p>I love <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/physics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>physics</span></a>, I love <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanalysis</span></a> - two on the surface completely different disciplines, but in the heart they are very similar. </p><p>Physics is a science which is "...s a systematic discipline that builds and organises knowledge in the form of testable hypotheses and predictions about the universe" (Wikipedia). </p><p>And what is so different to business analysis (maybe execept the part about the universe)?</p><p> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/iiba" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iiba</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanalyst" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanalyst</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a></p>
Gottfried Szing<p>The term 'stakeholder' has 8 different definitions in business. This ambiguity creates risks in project delivery and stakeholder management. Time to standardize our understanding?</p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/BusinessAnalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BusinessAnalysis</span></a><br> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/StakeholderManagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StakeholderManagement</span></a><br> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Requirements</span></a><br> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/DDD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DDD</span></a><br> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/software" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>software</span></a></p>
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈<p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/HaileyDavidson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HaileyDavidson</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>opens</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/qualifying" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>qualifying</span></a> with 78 as 275 <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/players" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>players</span></a> reportedly <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/oppose" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>oppose</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LPGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LPGA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/transgender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>transgender</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Inclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Inclusion</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/policy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>policy</span></a>. </p><p>Davidson’s round of 78 put her in a tie for 171st in the 194-player field. The <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LPGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LPGA</span></a> currently allows <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/players" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>players</span></a> who have undergone <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/GenderConfirmationSurgery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GenderConfirmationSurgery</span></a> after <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/puberty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>puberty</span></a> and meet <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/hormonetherapy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hormonetherapy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a>. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Women" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Women</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Transgender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transgender</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entertainment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Sports" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sports</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Golf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Golf</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Hate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hate</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Bigotry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bigotry</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Transphobia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transphobia</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://apnews.com/article/hailey-davidson-transgender-lpga-qualifying-usga-65a27dd4b4db5c9f519ce0396f0bc9a8" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">apnews.com/article/hailey-davi</span><span class="invisible">dson-transgender-lpga-qualifying-usga-65a27dd4b4db5c9f519ce0396f0bc9a8</span></a></p>
Gottfried Szing<p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> are the WHAT!<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanslysts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanslysts</span></a> care about the WHY? HOW? WHEN? WHO? WHERE? WHOSE?</p><p>Just saying. 🎤💧</p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanalysis</span></a></p>
Frank<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mas.to/@j9t" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>j9t</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@markrichardssa" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>markrichardssa</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://toot.thoughtworks.com/@nford" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>nford</span></a></span> <br>Thanks for sharing the snippet.<br>I share your view that an <a href="https://muenchen.social/tags/NFR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NFR</span></a> often leads to misunderstandings and therefore needs to be explained. The same goes for the term <a href="https://muenchen.social/tags/quality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>quality</span></a> <a href="https://muenchen.social/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a>, which I personally prefer.<br>From an architectural point of view, the term “architectural characteristics” is understandable, but in my view it thematically encroaches on the solution scope. This could lead to a confusion between the problem and solution perspective.</p>
Gottfried Szing<p>The opposite of "analysis paralysis"? Maybe it is "requirements chasing"? Should we call it "Whack the Requirements Hole"? I don't know. 🤷‍♂️</p><p>But every now and then we should take a brake, lean back and think about what we are doing.</p><p>We look busy like hell and we are actually busy like hell, but we are just producing output and no outcome.</p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/businessanalysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>businessanalysis</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/software" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>software</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/systemsthinking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>systemsthinking</span></a></p>
Fake Scrum Stats Memes & Humor<p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/scrum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scrum</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/productowner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>productowner</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/backlogrefinement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>backlogrefinement</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/sprintreview" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sprintreview</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/scrumteam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scrumteam</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/memes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>memes</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Meme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meme</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Humor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Humor</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/memeops" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>memeops</span></a></p>
Jens Oliver Meiert<p>Do you also share skepticism about “non-functional&nbsp;requirements”?</p><p>“Architecture characteristics” seems to work better, as per <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@markrichardssa" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>markrichardssa</span></a></span> and <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://toot.thoughtworks.com/@nford" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>nford</span></a></span> (“Fundamentals of Software&nbsp;Architecture”).</p><p>I wish I had read their book earlier—my experience was like what Mark and Neal describe, where it almost felt like a penalty to have <a href="https://mas.to/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>accessibility</span></a> or <a href="https://mas.to/tags/security" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>security</span></a> made an NFR. NFRs end up emphasizing “non-functional” more than&nbsp;“requirement.”</p><p><a href="https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/fundamentals-of-software/9781663728357/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">oreilly.com/library/view/funda</span><span class="invisible">mentals-of-software/9781663728357/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/nfrs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nfrs</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/architecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>architecture</span></a></p>
Chuck Darwin<p>Harris Visits MAGA Areas of Pennsylvania, to Cut Into Trump’s Edge</p><p>The vice president, who appeared in <a href="https://c.im/tags/Johnstown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Johnstown</span></a> and <a href="https://c.im/tags/Wilkes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wilkes</span></a>-<a href="https://c.im/tags/Barre" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Barre</span></a>, said she would <br>❇️ <a href="https://c.im/tags/remove" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>remove</span></a> “<a href="https://c.im/tags/unnecessary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unnecessary</span></a> degree <a href="https://c.im/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a>” for some federal jobs, </p><p>a pitch to Mr. Trump’s base of voters without a college education in a part of the state where he expects to perform well.</p><p>Ms. Harris also emphasized her work in California <br>❇️ <a href="https://c.im/tags/prosecuting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>prosecuting</span></a> Mexican <a href="https://c.im/tags/drug" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>drug</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/cartels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cartels</span></a>, <br>and said as president she would continue to go after them “for pushing poisons like fentanyl on our children.”</p><p>The vice president’s Trump-country pitch amounted to a continuation of her appeal to moderate and right-leaning voters that began at the Democratic National Convention last month <br>and continued during Tuesday’s debate with the former president.</p><p><a href="https://c.im/tags/proharris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>proharris</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/us/politics/harris-pennsylvania-rally.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare&amp;ngrp=mnp&amp;pvid=196EF262-DC88-4C93-88B0-AA1AAF094014" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nytimes.com/2024/09/13/us/poli</span><span class="invisible">tics/harris-pennsylvania-rally.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare&amp;ngrp=mnp&amp;pvid=196EF262-DC88-4C93-88B0-AA1AAF094014</span></a></p>
Chuck Darwin<p>Georgia governor inquires whether he can remove MAGA election board members after series of alarming votes</p><p>Donald Trump recently praised the right-wing coalition on the Georgia state election board</p><p>Georgia's Republican Governor <a href="https://c.im/tags/Brian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Brian</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Kemp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Kemp</span></a> asked Attorney General Christopher Carr for “guidance” on whether he can remove members of the state election board, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. </p><p>This comes ♦️after three right-wing members of the five-person board championed and <a href="https://c.im/tags/passed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>passed</span></a> a series of new rules that add <a href="https://c.im/tags/extra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>extra</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>requirements</span></a> for county election boards to <a href="https://c.im/tags/certify" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>certify</span></a> their results. ♦️</p><p>Under the rules passed this month <br>— less than 100 days before election day on November 5 <br>— county boards must make a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying the election. </p><p>However, the rules do not define what an inquiry should involve or what “reasonable” means, according to the Journal-Constitution.</p><p>County election boards are also required to hold a meeting to verify their vote count on the Friday after election day -- which is before the ballot return deadline for voters overseas and in the military❗️</p><p><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/georgia-election-trump-brian-kemp-b2602111.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">independent.co.uk/news/world/a</span><span class="invisible">mericas/us-politics/georgia-election-trump-brian-kemp-b2602111.html</span></a></p>