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    1. What creative projects have you been working on?

      This topic is part of a series. It is meant to be a place for users to discuss creative projects they have been working on. Projects can be personal, professional, physical, digital, or even just...

      This topic is part of a series. It is meant to be a place for users to discuss creative projects they have been working on.

      Projects can be personal, professional, physical, digital, or even just ideas.

      If you have any creative projects that you have been working on or want to eventually work on, this is a place for discussing those.

      7 votes
    2. Tildes Video Thread

      Find yourself watching tons of great videos on [insert chosen video sharing platform], but also find yourself reluctant to flood the Tildes front page with them? Then this thread is for you. It...

      Find yourself watching tons of great videos on [insert chosen video sharing platform], but also find yourself reluctant to flood the Tildes front page with them? Then this thread is for you.

      It could be one quirky video that you feel deserves some eyeballs on it, or perhaps you've got a curated list of videos that you'd love to talk us through...

      Share some of the best video content you've watched this past week/fortnight with us!

      12 votes
    3. What creative projects have you been working on?

      This topic is part of a series. It is meant to be a place for users to discuss creative projects they have been working on. Projects can be personal, professional, physical, digital, or even just...

      This topic is part of a series. It is meant to be a place for users to discuss creative projects they have been working on.

      Projects can be personal, professional, physical, digital, or even just ideas.

      If you have any creative projects that you have been working on or want to eventually work on, this is a place for discussing those.

      11 votes
    4. What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga)

      What have you been watching and reading this week? You don't need to give us a whole essay if you don't want to, but please write something! Feel free to talk about something you saw that was...

      What have you been watching and reading this week? You don't need to give us a whole essay if you don't want to, but please write something! Feel free to talk about something you saw that was cool, something that was bad, ask for recommendations, or anything else you can think of.

      If you want to, feel free to find the thing you're talking about and link to its pages on Anilist, MAL, or any other database you use!

      6 votes
    5. Why are integrated batteries so accepted?

      Just something I was frustrated by ever since it became increasingly common even outside of smartphones and tablets. For a few years now I increasingly see basically any battery powered product...

      Just something I was frustrated by ever since it became increasingly common even outside of smartphones and tablets.

      For a few years now I increasingly see basically any battery powered product having mostly internal accumulator options(aka proprietary battery of uncertain ability to replace), especially in more expensive items in the category. Why?

      I mean do see several advantages from the business side, I simply have no idea what advantage would there be for the actual user.

      I could see it if the batteries had comparable lifespan to the product, which they most definitely do not unless the item is of truly bad quality.

      47 votes
    6. United dropped coverage for my kids' pediatrician. What's the most efficient way I can make them, as a company, suffer for this decision?

      I'm a ball of rage over my pediatrician having to drop their contract with United due to some disagreement, as we really like our pediatrician. I kind of don't care if it's actually the office's...

      I'm a ball of rage over my pediatrician having to drop their contract with United due to some disagreement, as we really like our pediatrician. I kind of don't care if it's actually the office's fault at this point; I'd like to direct this anger over bullshit affecting the care my kids receive at them while I'm still motivated. It's probably not going to help, but what is the most effective way I can badger them, pester them, inundate their support lines, etc to get back?

      Or, y'know, diplomatic means if it'd actually help?

      54 votes
    7. Is there a legitimate place to buy Steam keys in bulk?

      Company I work for has game nights (with prizes) as team building, mostly play free games, but occasionally a paid game as well. This week's game is paid and am looking for a place where I can buy...

      Company I work for has game nights (with prizes) as team building, mostly play free games, but occasionally a paid game as well. This week's game is paid and am looking for a place where I can buy about 20 Steam keys for the game that's legitimate.

      Steam will only let you gift a game if you're friends with them on Steam, which complicates things and would be a pain.

      Game is Move or Die in case that matters.

      20 votes
    8. TV Tuesdays Free Talk

      Warning: this post may contain spoilers

      Have you watched any TV shows recently you want to discuss? Any shows you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here.

      Please just try to provide fair warning of spoilers if you can.

      8 votes
    9. Midweek Movie Free Talk

      Warning: this post may contain spoilers

      Have you watched any movies recently you want to discuss? Any films you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here.

      Please just try to provide fair warning of spoilers if you can.

      8 votes
    10. Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion

      Warning: this post may contain spoilers

      Last of this triple header!

      Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
      Jeddah Corniche Circuit
      April 18-20, 2025

      Qualification Session:
      Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 17:00 UTC / 1:00p US EDT

      Grand Prix:
      Sunday, April 20 2025 - 17:00 UTC / 1:00p US EDT

      See your local time here


      Grand Prix Results -- SPOILER
      Pos No Driver Car Laps Time/retired Pts
      1 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mercedes 50 1:21:06.758 25
      2 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 50 +2.843s 18
      3 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 50 +8.104s 15
      4 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 50 +9.196s 12
      5 63 George Russell Mercedes 50 +27.236s 10
      6 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 50 +34.688s 8
      7 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 50 +39.073s 6
      8 55 Carlos Sainz Williams Mercedes 50 +64.630s 4
      9 23 Alexander Albon Williams Mercedes 50 +66.515s 2
      10 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 50 +67.091s 1
      11 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 50 +75.917s 0
      12 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 50 +78.451s 0
      13 87 Oliver Bearman Haas Ferrari 50 +79.194s 0
      14 31 Esteban Ocon Haas Ferrari 50 +99.723s 0
      15 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber Ferrari 49 +1 lap 0
      16 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 49 +1 lap 0
      17 7 Jack Doohan Alpine Renault 49 +1 lap 0
      18 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber Ferrari 49 +1 lap 0
      NC 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 1 DNF 0
      NC 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine Renault 0 DNF 0

      *Provisional results. Note - Lawson received a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.

      DOTD: Max Verstappen

      Source: F1.com / FIA (PDF)

      Qualifying Results/Starting Grid -- SPOILER
      Pos No Driver Car Q1 Q2 Q3 Laps
      1 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 1:27.778 1:27.529 1:27.294 19
      2 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mercedes 1:27.901 1:27.545 1:27.304 18
      3 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:28.282 1:27.599 1:27.407 16
      4 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:28.552 1:27.866 1:27.670 19
      5 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:28.128 1:27.798 1:27.866 17
      6 55 Carlos Sainz Williams Mercedes 1:28.354 1:28.024 1:28.164 23
      7 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:28.372 1:28.102 1:28.201 20
      8 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 1:28.226 1:27.990 1:28.204 16
      9 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine Renault 1:28.421 1:28.025 1:28.367 22
      10 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 1:27.805 1:27.481 DNF 11
      11 23 Alexander Albon Williams Mercedes 1:28.279 1:28.109 14
      12 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 1:28.561 1:28.191 11
      13 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 1:28.548 1:28.303 14
      14 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 1:28.571 1:28.418 12
      15 87 Oliver Bearman Haas Ferrari 1:28.536 1:28.648 15
      16 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 1:28.645 9
      17 7 Jack Doohan Alpine Renault 1:28.739 9
      18 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber Ferrari 1:28.782 8
      19 31 Esteban Ocon Haas Ferrari 1:29.092 9
      20 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber Ferrari 1:29.462 8

      Source: F1.com / FIA [PDF]


      Next race:

      Miami Grand Prix
      Miami International Autodrome
      Sunday, May 4, 2025
      Sprint Race Weekend

      10 votes
    11. Rockhounding

      Hello all, are there any other rockhounders/collectors, whatever you want to call yourselves, out there? I'm looking to hear about others' experiences, specifically in mining or surveying(not sure...

      Hello all, are there any other rockhounders/collectors, whatever you want to call yourselves, out there?

      I'm looking to hear about others' experiences, specifically in mining or surveying(not sure if that wording is correct), but really, generally, hearing of diverse experiences. Some of the coolest places you've been, where you want to go, favorite finds, rocks you lust after, equipment, etc.

      I'll start. I have been collecting rocks my whole life, but as a purposeful hobby, only in the last few years. So far I have scoured a few areas of the Great Lakes in the USA. I loved Lake Superior, especially the MN parts. When I visited Michigan, I didn't feel equipped to do much hounding and the few places(tourist based) I went seemed to be more into panning ? I visited the Indiana Dunes, and hounding there also seemed much different from hounding in more still water.

      Hounding on the East Coast of the USA is also totally different, and I'm an amateur there. I'd say the advice to look for recent rock slides is pretty good, but requires right time/right place kind of planning.

      I'm wondering for those who hound in areas that require "tools", so to speak, what it's like? As a gear-head type person, I always want a pick-axe but have no need for one.

      Also debating if I need waders or not? I have yet to go deep into water to hound, so any experience or advice there is much appreciated.

      Also, my current rock of obsession is Ehtiopian Opal, but I can't pull the trigger on it because I don't know if I can take care of it, or if it's worth the financial hit.

      Looking forward to others' responses!

      16 votes