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  1. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Ænigmatum - Infinitude's Passage Progressive / dissonant-adjacent death/black metal. Prior release was great, this one is sounding quite good too. Released today. Nothingness - Godslaughter...

    Ænigmatum - Infinitude's Passage
    Progressive / dissonant-adjacent death/black metal. Prior release was great, this one is sounding quite good too. Released today.

    Nothingness - Godslaughter
    Dissonant death metal. Similar situation, prior record was great and this new release sounds sick

    Bleached Cross - Wrath
    Great post-punk

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Is there a way to filter out everything posted by a user? in ~tildes

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    I think people need to not worry so much about whether it's just one specific user AND whether or not the content someone wants to block is something everyone needs to worry about (aka, let's not...

    I think people need to not worry so much about whether it's just one specific user AND whether or not the content someone wants to block is something everyone needs to worry about (aka, let's not witchhunt pls). Yes, there may be content or comments like that on occasion, and anything egregious should be dealt with regardless. However, keep in mind that some people (like myself) want to mute/block/not see individuals because of some reason particular to our personal views (in my case, wanting to block anything remotely pro-LLM or involving the use of LLMs- projects, topics, comments, etc), or even more benignly, as a form of assistance to our self-control to help ourselves not interact or respond to certain accounts or comments and waste our time. A way to refine and incentivize our own interaction patterns in a certain direction

    There are a lot of varied reasons to hide users/comments/etc and it's not all because user A is disgusted with user B or what not.

    I understand people have their worries about being the person or a person that is ignored/blocked by others, and I empathize with that, but just keep in mind not every block/ignore is a personal vendetta, or even a sign of bad behavior, just individuals being able to have more control over what they see.

    This is why I don't see this as purely a moderation issue, because there are plenty of reasons people may want to exercise some control for their own personal site experience (call it local/personal "moderation" if you want) that has nothing to do with the site's rules or moderation as a whole

    17 votes

  3. Comment on Is there a way to filter out everything posted by a user? in ~tildes

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    Thanks so much for this. This is a huge quality of life improvement for Tildes for me, since most of my use is on desktop anyway.

    Thanks so much for this. This is a huge quality of life improvement for Tildes for me, since most of my use is on desktop anyway.

    6 votes

  4. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    Been working on music (and digital art / covers / etc to go along with it). As always, multiple unfinished projects, but have actually made decent progress on some which is tough for me to do....

    Been working on music (and digital art / covers / etc to go along with it). As always, multiple unfinished projects, but have actually made decent progress on some which is tough for me to do. Different projects in different genres, and lots of unpursued ideas too.

    • Main focus at the moment is a death/black industrial/noise project, and I've got ~4 tracks made (not finalized, but the main essence of everything is present) and another in progress. Made an album cover for an initial release that I really like.
    • Secondary focus is electronic / dance / techno (and potential for collab with an acquaintance to have some music accompany some videos they make)
    • Third focus is ambient
    • Fourth focus is synthpop/shoegaze/electronic/some combo of these

    Trying to decide if I'm going to resurrect my "music recommendations" blog which has been on hiatus for like a year now. I might speedrun catching up on that year and make a massive "recs from the hiatus" post, not sure yet.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Tennis System - Autophobia One of my favorite indie rock bands. Absolutely love the vocals on this record and the choruses of many of the songs. Toxic Holocaust - An Overdose of Death......

    Tennis System - Autophobia
    One of my favorite indie rock bands. Absolutely love the vocals on this record and the choruses of many of the songs.

    Toxic Holocaust - An Overdose of Death...
    Well-known blackened punky speed/thrash

    Caravan - Cunning Stunts
    Prog rock that I found via a recommendation or seeing someone else's conversation / mention of it and it happened to hit the spot at the time.

    Rezn - Cycles In The Infinite Dream
    In the stoner rock realm but not like you'd think- it kinda fuses stoner with shoegaze / post-metal in a great way. It's still got some heavy riffs but often ventures off into really lush warm territory in a way I love. I'm not a big fan of stoner rock/metal but this take on it really works for me

    Emptiness - Nowhere Speaks
    I need to revisit Nothing But the Whole given that I've heard this called basically the continuation of that record. This is hard to describe. It's atmospheric, noisy, post-metal-y in some ways, and extremely dark in very unconventional ways that make the atmosphere of darkness/horror genuine- rather than some kind of cheesy thing you'd expect from metal. The evil that brews in this feels very real. Incredible work. Very exhausting and disturbing but in the best ways. Not musically similar to Blut Aus Nord's That Work Which Transforms God, but I get a similar psychological experience from both.

  6. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    Is it worth maybe having some fallback text/page in the case of no js, or, a landing page with a description/info that isn't js fueled that one could enter the simulation from?

    Is it worth maybe having some fallback text/page in the case of no js, or, a landing page with a description/info that isn't js fueled that one could enter the simulation from?

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Pretty sure I’ve been drinking mold for the past month (or longer) in ~talk

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    Oo, good call. This is something to think about too. I think my current filter likely does not remove it so I will prefer to keep my current setup. I've gone my entire life without cavities so far...

    Oo, good call. This is something to think about too. I think my current filter likely does not remove it so I will prefer to keep my current setup. I've gone my entire life without cavities so far and would like to keep it that way, and this is even with not treating my teeth with the utmost care over the years. Last thing I want to do is start making myself more susceptible to it. I also get that some people don't want fluoride in their water, but I'm not one of those people. So this is good to know.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Pretty sure I’ve been drinking mold for the past month (or longer) in ~talk

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    Does yours have a re-mineralization phase? I prefer to drink water that isn't 0 TDS / distilled-level, and instead has some re-mineralization for flavor/texture/etc. Especially for coffee (and I...

    Does yours have a re-mineralization phase? I prefer to drink water that isn't 0 TDS / distilled-level, and instead has some re-mineralization for flavor/texture/etc. Especially for coffee (and I don't feel like buying re-mineralization packets myself) which benefits from some minerals.

    I have a countertop filter that hooks to my faucet that I'm pretty satisfied with (by Waterdrop). It takes the idea of a Pur/Brita faucet filter and takes water from the faucet and redirects it over to a much larger filter that has to be changed less often (plus you don't have a big thing hanging off the faucet).

    I've thought about RO a few times and the price you mention is cheaper than I was expecting. I'm satisfied with what I have but I like to keep RO in mind as a potential future option, especially if I move and the existing setup doesn't prove adequate

    8 votes

  9. Comment on A friend showed me another "learned a new language" site in ~comp

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    I really would like a similar feature, even if built into an extension. I know there is a Tildes browser extension but it only at most hides topics from specific usernames, which I do use, but...

    I really would like a similar feature, even if built into an extension. I know there is a Tildes browser extension but it only at most hides topics from specific usernames, which I do use, but more customization somewhere to mute/hide/block/auto-collapse comments from certain accounts sure would be nice because i would also like to avoid all even remotely genAI-legitimizing content

    1 vote

  10. Comment on How do you live simply/save money? What does your lifestyle look like? in ~talk

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    Yeah, that's something I do too, and I like the way you've explained it here- instead of mindlessly purchasing things- being aware of what a potential purchase actually is in the moment and...

    Yeah, that's something I do too, and I like the way you've explained it here- instead of mindlessly purchasing things- being aware of what a potential purchase actually is in the moment and adjusting accordingly. Seeing things for what they really are / what they will become.

    A big part of living more simply and frugally (and really this applies to healthy and other aspects of living) I think is this key thing- of not operating on autopilot or without a wider perspective.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Introducing XBOX backward compatibility on PC in ~games

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    it's rare that i'd complement microsoft/xbox of all things, or console companies in general, but this is a rare good idea that i can appreciate. i won't be making any use of it (i'm sure it...

    it's rare that i'd complement microsoft/xbox of all things, or console companies in general, but this is a rare good idea that i can appreciate. i won't be making any use of it (i'm sure it requires Windows and i don't have a fondness for any xbox titles anyway) but i can appreciate when older games are given new life and on a new platform

    3 votes

  12. Comment on How do you live simply/save money? What does your lifestyle look like? in ~talk

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    Currently unemployed and living on savings until I can rectify that situation (among a couple of other big life things that need to happen). So, I've learned how to cut my budget down pretty far...

    Currently unemployed and living on savings until I can rectify that situation (among a couple of other big life things that need to happen).

    So, I've learned how to cut my budget down pretty far and still live comfortably but inexpensively. In fact, there are a few more corners I could cut but so far I've left it at the level it is.

    I saved quite a bit when I was working, though looking back, I see how I was treating my money before, even with saving a lot, still had a lot of unnecessary spending. I wish I had slimmed down to the budget I have now back when I was still working because I would have saved a lot more.

    I'm not sure I have much to add that you aren't already doing in some way. But your post resonates with me because it's how ideally I prefer to live. Simple, inexpensive, reasonable, things in moderation, etc.

    • Conscious of energy usage. Putting electronics to sleep or turning them off when not in use (monitors, home theater receiver, etc). Using a kill-a-watt meter to get an idea of the power consumption of various things in my home. I prefer my lighting dim. I use blackout curtains because I prefer a darker inside environment and it keeps the heat down. Been keeping AC going (because I personally cannot comfortably sleep or live if it gets too hot AND to keep humidity reasonable inside) but I'm starting to get more comfortable with adjusting the thermostat higher than I ever thought I could handle previously. I used to like to keep it way too cool in the summer and I realize now how much harder my AC was running because of that.

    • For cooking (which is rare for me, tbh), I use (mostly) microwave (and instead of cooking just make ready-made meals, whether frozen or otherwise, soups, burritos, rice/beans, tuna, etc), but also air fryer, and slow cooker. I generally don't use the stove or oven for anything because I don't eat anything that needs them and I find them (at least the oven) more wasteful- I live alone. Air fryer accomplishes the same thing much faster so less overall energy usage. If I eat out, it's fast food and it's value menu stuff ($6 or less, 1x a week or less, is my rule). I'm pretty satisfied and not picky about cheap food, I don't need anything fancy/etc, and I don't want to spend time or effort cooking anything, for the most part. I occasionally check sites (Martie, etc) for deals on certain snacks or groceries or whatever else. I go to grocery stores often, but always short and small budget trips. I see more clearance rotation this way, I keep track of coupons/etc too. Dollar store browsing sometimes too.

    • I no longer pay for any streaming services or any media in general. I own what I can (obtained however necessary), occasionally support an artist (bandcamp/direct). I don't watch movies/TV anyway. I got rid of YT Premium. I just block ads or use third-party ways of watching. Only subscription I still have is Twitch turbo and I'm considering discontinuing that too. I don't use it enough. I do have Amazon Prime and may discontinue that eventually too (I do watch a stream or two quite a bit, and use my Amazon Prime free sub on one of those, so that helps pay for itself). On a discounted plan atm which has easily paid for itself, for now, as much as I'm no fan of that company. I don't use the streaming component or anything either.

    • I've got enough things I own already for all my hobbies, so those are essentially no cost at the moment, which is nice. It's all cost I've already invested.

    • I prefer to be alone 99.9% of the time, don't really get "lonely", and am in a tight-knit online community (as well as constantly stay in touch with a friend), so I never have a need or desire to "go out" anywhere with anyone. I prefer my own company and am fully satisfied that way. This makes things easier for me in this regard.

    • I've stopped nearly all mindless spending on pointless things. I'm much more mindful about how I spend now.

    • I've shortened my showers and take them with less hot water now.

    • The one thing I splurge on (it's worth it for the joy) is specialty coffee, and even then, I'm spending 1/4th of what someone going to Starbucks daily is spending, and I'm (IMO) getting a much higher quality product while having the joy of brewing it myself too.

    • I've become far more handy and learned to do more repairs myself.

    • Aside from a few particular items I get sparingly, I have cut out most "added sugar", and have made sure I get way more fiber in my diet. Cutting down on needless spending on sugary snacks (or snacks I cannot have self control with, like chips) has helped my budget AND my health AND my weight.

    • Stopped drinking alcohol. Expensive habit AND destructive. Pointless to waste money on feeling awful

    3 votes

  13. Comment on Reddit will require you to be logged in to use old.reddit.com in ~tech

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    I will never have an account on reddit ever again. Got rid of all of them years ago. Jumped ship during a downward spiral, one of many. Just got sick of the place and how it was being run and said...

    I will never have an account on reddit ever again. Got rid of all of them years ago. Jumped ship during a downward spiral, one of many. Just got sick of the place and how it was being run and said no more.

    Now that "old" reddit is gone, the only way I'll access the site is via redirecting to a third-party interface using the LibRedirect extension. There are a few options/instances it provides, and I've chosen just a simple/fast/text-based one there, that way I won't even give reddit direct traffic/views anymore.

    I don't use the site much at all intentionally, never go there other than as a result for a troubleshooting or informational search. I figure instead of blocking it completely, I'll at least (until they kill this too) access it via one of these third-party tools so I can still get the information I need if reddit happens to be the main place someone posted it

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Napalm Death: Tiny Desk Concert (2026) in ~music

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    Yeah i am actually quite glad they chose this band rather than worrying about them being palatable to everyone and choosing some watered down modern "radio-friendly" or super overly popular modern...

    Yeah i am actually quite glad they chose this band rather than worrying about them being palatable to everyone and choosing some watered down modern "radio-friendly" or super overly popular modern "heavy" act instead tbh (disclaimer: listen to whatever you like, of course, i just have opinions on heavy music, media, and etc)

    Gritty, crusty, politically outspoken grind ftw

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Napalm Death: Tiny Desk Concert (2026) in ~music

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    This was awesome. Napalm Death is awesome. Love to see some OG grindcore coming to Tiny Desk. Very amusing to have a band like this do this kind of set too. Nothing short of delightful

    This was awesome. Napalm Death is awesome. Love to see some OG grindcore coming to Tiny Desk.

    Very amusing to have a band like this do this kind of set too. Nothing short of delightful

    3 votes

  16. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    I agree. I dig some of the later stuff (Heritage and Pale Communion) though after that it really falls off hard for me. Everything past Pale Communion to me either sounds bad, or when it sounds...

    I agree. I dig some of the later stuff (Heritage and Pale Communion) though after that it really falls off hard for me. Everything past Pale Communion to me either sounds bad, or when it sounds good it sounds like just a phoned-in copy of previous work.

    But, I adore their discography up to and including Watershed. The best portion of their career.

    They're likely my favorite overall band that falls into some progressive territory in metal. That's also a genre full of misses for me and they're a standout of how it can be done well. It's very poetic, but it's not cheesy or symphonic or overdone. It feels sincere and well-crafted and dark (like, genuinely dark vs. Spirit Halloween "dark"). They're not overbearingly proggy and "showoff-y" (or conversely, poppy) in an annoying way

    As a musician it really appeals to my ears too. They use some really strange chord progressions. Wildly good production too. Beautiful acoustic parts and solos and whatnot. There's also something difficult to articulate that has to do with that "Autumn" feel the music gives me- it's a very particular atmosphere/experience the music conjures for me. It reminds me of campfires and being out in nature. Falling leaves, tea, overcast and rainy days, etc - all some of my favorite things and all very cozy lol. It really tickles my brain.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Opeth - Ghost Reveries one of the few bands that can mix clean vocals and harsh vocals in metal in a way I think works tastefully (I have a strong distaste for most music that tries to combine...

    Opeth - Ghost Reveries
    one of the few bands that can mix clean vocals and harsh vocals in metal in a way I think works tastefully (I have a strong distaste for most music that tries to combine them). This band is like the season of Autumn if it was a sound and I love them

    Coprolith - Putrescence
    sick death metal from Canada

    Zorn - Return to Castle Death
    great metal-punk back with another great record, FFO Devil Master

    Miracle - The Living Likeness of My Electric Daemon
    absolutely beautiful synth pop with a goth / post-punk bent

    1 vote

  18. Comment on CGA-2026-07 🕹️🔥⚔️ INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals in ~games

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    Really enjoy this game and its unique elements that make it stand on its own. The puzzles, the companions, the puzzle-like enemy movements, the ancient cave (which i enjoy watching speedruns of...

    Really enjoy this game and its unique elements that make it stand on its own. The puzzles, the companions, the puzzle-like enemy movements, the ancient cave (which i enjoy watching speedruns of and playing runs of myself casually). I enjoy all of the art too. Just has its own solid vibe.

    5 votes

  19. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    Hahaha, nope. But I am a big fan of Technology Connections and I think I am on the same wavelength in a lot of ways.

    Hahaha, nope. But I am a big fan of Technology Connections and I think I am on the same wavelength in a lot of ways.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    Been meaning to do tons of kill-a-watt measurements of stuff I own and post it to my (or a) site. I love the idea of a site that gives people ideas of how much real world power a product uses...

    Been meaning to do tons of kill-a-watt measurements of stuff I own and post it to my (or a) site. I love the idea of a site that gives people ideas of how much real world power a product uses (compared to what's on the label, or in some cases, not disclosed even). I am just planning to do my own stuff. At least make some data and a page about it for fun.

    I could see a crowd-sourced site for this info being a neat idea too but that's not something I want to build or manage myself. (Another similar idea I have is for a site where people post the results of speedtests for internet from hotels and other public-ish wifi)

    Also been meaning to add a page that lists all my tea and teaware and I keep procrastinating instead

    Been considering doing a few simple videos of disassembling certain electronic products and noting any changes/mods/fixes i make or have made to them.

    Lots of ideas swirling around, none of which I have been able to actually get done yet

    4 votes