●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Thursday, November 12, 2026 ●● ● Nov 12 [01:36] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [01:38] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@6mnab3uw5dgtk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 12 [03:22] *dub_a1 (~dub_a@umwyeyrtpnvv4.irc) has joined #techbytes [03:23] *dub_a1 has quit (Quit: WeeChat 4.10.2) [03:23] *dub_a1 (~dub_a@umwyeyrtpnvv4.irc) has joined #techbytes [03:29] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes (Error from remote client) [03:46] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [03:55] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m75fhtvs [03:55] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | Does IBM hate the American Troops? - post regarding IBM layoffs [03:55] schestowitz[TR2] " [03:55] schestowitz[TR2] Does IBM hate the American Troops? [03:55] schestowitz[TR2] I know its been this way forever, but why dont we get Veterans Day off? We already have significantly fewer holidays than many of our international counterparts, and there are plenty of veterans working here. Its particularly frustrating to see companies publicly celebrate and thank veterans while simultaneously expecting them to show up for a regular workday. If we can take the day to recognize their service through corpo [03:55] schestowitz[TR2] rate messages and ceremonies, why cant we give everyone the day to actually honor it? This should be about more than just a social media post or a corporate acknowledgment. It feels wrong, sends the wrong message, and frankly, seems unpatriotic and un-American. [03:55] schestowitz[TR2] " [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] "the point is that OP actually does have they day off. They chose not to take it and are upset that their company didn't force them to. Freedom! [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+1/-1) | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @c1+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] He-l, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth ignore veterans these days. Get used to it. [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bh+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] I don't think IBM and other corporations differentiate former veterans from former government employees in the US or any other country anymore. [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 6 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bb+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] -2 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Oh quit whining and get back to work. Or if you feel so strongly about it then take the day off. Jesus. [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+1/-3) | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @b1+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] @aw they are and you be grateful and gravel you swine [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ax+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] @a7 Funny how you make it sound like IBM is doing us a favor. That you, Rob Thomas? [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 9 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aw+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Lots of places in the U.S. dont give people Veteran's Day off. Should they? I think so. We get MLK Day off but not President's Day. Seems silly. [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 9 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ar+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] @a7 you are missing the point [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 12 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a9+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Did you forget that you have 3-6 site specific holidays and then you are afforded a decent number of personal choice holidays (up to12 days in total) for holidays? IBM, like most companies, doesn't dictate which holidays you personally choose to observe. Rather they give you these personal choice holidays to allow you the freedom to follow your own traditions - whether they be religious, patriotic or otherwise. Freedom of choice - [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] what a crazy idea on a day to remember those that fought for our freedoms - yet some choose to be negative about not being forced to take the holiday. Stop being so negative and go out and exercise your freedom to take today as a holiday. [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] 12 hours ago by Anonymous [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] | 9 reactions (+5/-4) | Reply [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a7+1m75fhtvs [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] Well IBM is no longer an American company [03:56] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Nov 12 [04:47] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes (Error from remote client) [04:53] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 12 [07:31] *pi2_ (~pi2@csdeg2paasbgc.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 12 [08:08] *pi2_ has quit (Quit) [08:08] *pi2_ (~pi2@csdeg2paasbgc.irc) has joined #techbytes [08:43] *parsifal has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [08:44] *parsifal (~parsifal@2bkxv6kskvi2i.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 12 [09:04] *parsifal has quit (Quit: Leaving) [09:04] *parsifal (~parsifal@2bkxv6kskvi2i.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:26] *pi2_ has quit (Quit) ● Nov 12 [10:55] *dub_a1 has quit (Quit: WeeChat 4.10.2) [10:55] *dub_a1 (~dub_a@umwyeyrtpnvv4.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 12 [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] Re: Public key request [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] > Hi! [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] > [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] > Can you please send me your current GPG public key or point to an appropriate place where I can get it? [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] > [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] > [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] > Warm Regards, [15:53] schestowitz[TR2] https://schestowitz.com/PGP/ [15:53] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Roy Schestowitz - PGP Key ● Nov 12 [17:12] *dub_a1 has quit (Quit: WeeChat 4.10.2) [17:15] *dub_a1 (~dub_a@umwyeyrtpnvv4.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 12 [23:57] *parsifal has quit (Quit: Leaving)