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3 votes
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Mystery of glacial lake floods solved
5 votes -
Recycling was a marketing tool used to sell more plastic
30 votes -
Neutrinos lead to unexpected discovery in basic math
11 votes -
What are you reading these days?
What are you reading currently? Fiction or non-fiction or poetry, any genre, any language! Tell us what you're reading, and talk about it a bit.
18 votes -
"His House" - Refugee drama and horror story
5 votes -
Child labour doesn’t have to be exploitation – it gave me life skills
6 votes -
Florida votes to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour
21 votes -
US Government Continues Encryption War
7 votes -
Back injury forces yokozuna Kakuryu out of year's final basho
8 votes -
The history and evolution of the term "roguelike"
9 votes -
John Boyega on possible ‘Star Wars’ return and educating Disney execs on racist backlash
5 votes -
The battle for the soul of digital freedom taking place inside your printer
15 votes -
2020 US Presidential Election Results - Discussion Thread
This will be a noisy thread. Please use the ignore feature if you do not want to see it in your feed. This is a continuation of the original thread from election day, which was here. These threads...
This will be a noisy thread. Please use the ignore feature if you do not want to see it in your feed.
This is a continuation of the original thread from election day, which was here.
These threads are intended as more conversational spaces to process the day and results. Consider this an open forum for your own thoughts and feelings.
There is also a thread here in ~news that's more focused on articles and events.
30 votes -
Oregon legalizes psilocybin mushrooms (for therapeutic purposes) and decriminalizes all drugs
32 votes -
Vintage Trouble - War (50th Anniversary) (2020)
3 votes -
PlayStation 5 - Critical consensus
7 votes -
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | Cinematic world premiere trailer
9 votes -
Proposition 24 passes in California, pushing privacy rights to the forefront again
13 votes -
What did you do this week?
As part of a weekly series, these topics are a place for users to casually discuss the things they did — or didn't do — during their week. Did you accomplish any goals? Suffer a failure? Do...
As part of a weekly series, these topics are a place for users to casually discuss the things they did — or didn't do — during their week. Did you accomplish any goals? Suffer a failure? Do nothing at all? Tell us about it!
9 votes -
US government seizes $1 billion worth of bitcoin linked to Silk Road dark web marketplace
20 votes -
What have you been listening to this week?
What have you been listening to this week? You don't need to do a 6000 word review if you don't want to, but please write something! If you've just picked up some music, please update on that as...
What have you been listening to this week? You don't need to do a 6000 word review if you don't want to, but please write something! If you've just picked up some music, please update on that as well, we'd love to see your hauls :)
Feel free to give recs or discuss anything about each others' listening habits.
You can make a chart if you use last.fm:
http://www.tapmusic.net/lastfm/
Remember that linking directly to your image will update with your future listening, make sure to reupload to somewhere like imgur if you'd like it to remain what you have at the time of posting.
5 votes -
AMC’s revenue plummets by more than ninety percent as theaters remain empty
15 votes -
Spotify announces that artists and labels will be able to select specific tracks for its algorithms to prioritize in exchange for being paid a lower royalty rate
21 votes -
Amazon releases "Halo" wearable which analyzes emotions in the user's voice
14 votes -
How growing giant vegetables became a pandemic pastime
6 votes -
Human rights groups urge driver action over F1 race in Saudi Arabia
6 votes -
Lili Boulanger - Vieille prière bouddhique (1917)
5 votes -
Erroll Garner - Misty (1946)
4 votes -
A series of tweets by one Miami University student that were critical of a proctoring software company were hidden by Twitter after the company filed a copyright takedown notice
12 votes -
Telomic - Window Light (ft. Anastasia) (2020)
4 votes -
System of a Down - Protect The Land & Genocidal Humanoidz (2020)
12 votes -
What are you following this week? Weekly sports round-up thread
Keep 'em coming folks! What's happening inside your favorite sport this week?
6 votes -
Donald Trump gives remarks regarding the US election results
12 votes -
Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia
Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia is a movie put out by Some More News. It's certainly an interesting ride. A 135 minute blend of sci-fi B movie, documentary-grade movie analysis of dystopian films over...
Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia is a movie put out by Some More News.
It's certainly an interesting ride. A 135 minute blend of sci-fi B movie, documentary-grade movie analysis of dystopian films over the last 30+ years, and a heavy dose of political commentary (as would be expected from Cody)...complete with some minor celebrity cameos. I've not watched anything quite like this before.
There are some hefty movie spoilers throughout...makes sense given the topic, but I think the only recent one is the new Bill and Ted movie.
7 votes -
Silphium: The lost aphrodisiac of ancient Rome
5 votes -
Koffee - Pressure (Remix) ft. Buju Banton (2020)
5 votes -
In defense of soft magic systems
8 votes -
Wet, dry, fresh, and spicy: Learn how to order a balanced spread of Thai dishes at a restaurant or compose a homemade menu that ticks all the boxes
10 votes -
Life during wartime: How west Belfast became the frontline of the Troubles
5 votes -
Timasomo 2020 Thread #1: Roll Call and Beginning!
Timasomo Has Officially Begun! Weekly Task This is the thread where you commit to your goal. Post what you plan to achieve this month. Posting in this thread is your official entry into Timasomo....
Timasomo Has Officially Begun!
Weekly Task
This is the thread where you commit to your goal. Post what you plan to achieve this month. Posting in this thread is your official entry into Timasomo.
Next Steps
Get creating! Timasomo is LIVE!
Timasomo FAQ
What is Timasomo?
Timasomo is "Tildes' Make Something Month": a creative community challenge that takes place in the month of November. It was inspired by NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writing Month. The first ever Timasomo took place last year. You can see the threads for the previous Timasomo using the timasomo tag, and you can see the final showcase thread of creations here.
What are the rules?
Timasomo is self-driven and its goals are self-selected. On November 1st, participants will commit to a creative project (or projects) that they plan to complete within the month of November. There is no restriction on the methods/products of creativity: writing, painting, code, food, photos, crafts, songs -- if it's creative expression for you, it works for Timasomo!Though most will be participating individually, collaborations are welcome too!
What is the schedule?
Timasomo begins November 1st and ends November 30th. All creative output towards your goal(s) should be confined to this time. This week prior to the start of November is for planning, and there will be a few days at the beginning of December given to "finishing touches" before we have our final thread, which will be a showcase of all the completed works. Below are the dates that I will be posting weekly threads:
Sunday, October 18, 2020: Announcement Thread
Sunday, October 25, 2020: Planning Thread
Sunday, November 1, 2020: Roll Call Thread
Sunday, November 8, 2020: Update Thread #1
Sunday, November 15, 2020: Update Thread #2
Sunday, November 22, 2020: Update Thread #3
Sunday, November 29, 2020: Final Update Thread
Sunday, December 6, 2020: Timasomo Showcase ThreadThis announcement will be posted in ~tildes. All Timasomo process threads will be hosted in ~creative. The final Timasomo Showcase thread will be posted in ~talk.
Can I participate?
Yes! Timasomo is open to anyone on Tildes! The greater Tildes community is also encouraged to participate in discussion threads even if you are not actively working towards a creative goal. This is meant to be an inclusive community event -- all are welcome! If you are interested in participating but do not have a Tildes login, please e-mail the invite request address here for an invite to the community.
Participants will formally announce their plans to enter into Timasomo on Sunday, November 1st, in the Roll Call thread. If you are planning to participate or just want to follow the event, please make sure you are subscribed to ~creative where all of the update threads will be posted.
What if I have ideas for how to run the event?
Please share them here! I am facilitating the event, but I am completely open to feedback and suggestions to make this the best event possible. I want this to be Tildes' event, not kfwyre's!
20 votes -
Arizona is known as the best state in the US for people with developmental challenges. But its Division of Developmental Disabilities has turned down thousands of people because of paperwork issues.
7 votes -
The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special | Official trailer
4 votes -
Why athletes choke: What makes an elite sports star suddenly unable to do the very thing they have been practising for years? And is there anything they can do about it?
3 votes -
2020 US Presidential Election Day - Discussion Thread
This will be a noisy thread. Please use the ignore feature if you do not want to see it in your feed. We have a thread here in ~news that's more focused on articles and events, but I also want us...
This will be a noisy thread. Please use the ignore feature if you do not want to see it in your feed.
We have a thread here in ~news that's more focused on articles and events, but I also want us to have a more conversational space to process the day. Consider this an open forum for your own thoughts and feelings.
50 votes -
'The Edge' podcast covers the Astros sign stealing scandal
5 votes -
Hasan Piker's Twitch stream is the future of Election Night coverage
12 votes -
Following a two-year-long hiatus, an initiative by Copenhagen Municipality allowing citizens to get trees for free, has returned
7 votes -
Why Sergio Ramos' penalties are so difficult to save, according to a goalkeeper
7 votes -
Complete an emotional inventory of your music library/experiences
This is not so much an ask thread as it is a task one. The idea is simple: for any/all of the categories below, identify music from your library or experiences that fits the bill, and explain a...
This is not so much an
ask
thread as it is atask
one. The idea is simple: for any/all of the categories below, identify music from your library or experiences that fits the bill, and explain a bit about why.You can choose any from the list, or do all if you like, but please do NOT just list items with no explanation! Your thoughts are the exciting parts of this exercise, not just the music itself, so please share!
For the purposes of this inventory, "music" can refer to a specific lyric, a song, an album, an artist, or even a concert or event -- really anything that you think fits the bill. If you want to go into multiples per category, that's fine too -- just remember to explain them!
Inventory Items
Tell me about music that:
- Is an instant mood lift
- Is emotionally devastating
- You've cried to
- Reminds you of someone you love
- Reminds you of someone you used to love
- Brings you back to a specific memorable moment/time in your life
- Helps you relax
- Amps you up
- Makes you feel safe
- Could put you to sleep (in a good way)
- Makes you feel like you're on an adventure
- Reminds you that there is beauty in this world
- Impresses you
- Makes you smile
- Makes you laugh
You don't have to do all of them -- only the ones you feel strongly about or that have interesting stories behind them. Also, feel free to add on new categories in the comments that people can also respond to.
21 votes