There’s no evidence that CSAM, real or virtual, helps reduce rates of child predation.
Assuming this is true (it's not), that doesn't mean it should be banned. Video games don't reduce rates of violence, or child predation. Should those be banned too?
Not to mention that AI pedophilia could simply be creating a massive stepping stone to the real thing.
Just like violent video games, right?
Which I’ve also seen a number of people on Lemmy defend people possessing CSAM and saying they didn’t produce it therefore they aren’t the criminal.
Point them out
That is addressing your point. These people need to get psychological help.
What help do you think exists for these people? And what if CG porn is that help
If we accept CG CSAM then what else? Gore porn? Snuff? Bestiality? How about a child being sexually assaulted and mutilated by animals at the same time?
You mean CG stuff? Why would any of that be a problem? Who is being hurt?
Just pick a distro. It sounds like you want to learn. I suggest arch. It does the least for you, is the least opinionated, but also has by far the best documentation (arch wiki is the de facto linux documentation).
The difference between the distros is otherwise simply what package management tool they use, and what packages are in their repository. Nothing else is different that's of any importance.
a robust charging connector
Wtf? Usb-c charging is the best thing that's happened to laptops this decade. You're insane to want to go back to the bad times.
Wow. What an enlightened centrist take. All views are valid, great take
Congrats, this is probably the stupidest comment in this thread. And that's an accomplishment