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  1. Comment on Anyone using the BRAVE web browser? Thoughts? Experiences? in ~tech

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    One of my friends uses it. I find that I'm fine (better off, even) using Firefox + µblock origin + Privacy Badger. That combo protects my privacy and lets me use a "mainstream" (albeit less...

    One of my friends uses it. I find that I'm fine (better off, even) using Firefox + µblock origin + Privacy Badger. That combo protects my privacy and lets me use a "mainstream" (albeit less mainstream than Chrome) browser.

    4 votes

  2. Comment on What are some of your favorite lightweight websites? in ~talk

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    I like https://news.ycombinator.com because, like tildes, it focuses on high-quality discussion and experience, though it's generally more specifically tech-focused.

    I like https://news.ycombinator.com because, like tildes, it focuses on high-quality discussion and experience, though it's generally more specifically tech-focused.

    14 votes

  3. Comment on What are you reading? in ~books

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    I have a friend who's really into this series and recommends it frequently, but I have not yet attempted to read it myself. Out of curiosity, what other types of books/movies/TV are you into?

    I have a friend who's really into this series and recommends it frequently, but I have not yet attempted to read it myself.

    Out of curiosity, what other types of books/movies/TV are you into?

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Chart thread in ~music

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    I'm pretty into Tous Les Mêmes. As someone who knows no French, I joke that it's called "Toose less memes" and it's about internet culture.

    I'm pretty into Tous Les Mêmes. As someone who knows no French, I joke that it's called "Toose less memes" and it's about internet culture.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Residents of the Bay Area, CA, how do we address the homeless camps littering the streets of Oakland and surrounding towns? in ~talk

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    And mental/physical health care!

    And mental/physical health care!

  6. Comment on Shook - I Will Be There (2018) in ~music

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    I agree with the funk tag. It's like a weird (in a good way!) chill funk sort of thing. I really liked the instrumentals. Thanks for sharing!

    I agree with the funk tag. It's like a weird (in a good way!) chill funk sort of thing. I really liked the instrumentals. Thanks for sharing!

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Python 3.7 has been officially released! in ~comp

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    Cool stuff! For me at least, the most relevant/interesting part is that dicts will preserve the order. This was an implementation detail in Python 3.6, so it's cool to see it as a language feature...

    Cool stuff! For me at least, the most relevant/interesting part is that dicts will preserve the order. This was an implementation detail in Python 3.6, so it's cool to see it as a language feature here in 3.7.

    4 votes

  8. Comment on Supreme Court Justice Kennedy is retiring in ~news

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    That's an interesting perspective on political discussion that I haven't heard before. Thanks for sharing it!

    That's an interesting perspective on political discussion that I haven't heard before. Thanks for sharing it!

  9. Comment on Supreme Court Justice Kennedy is retiring in ~news

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    This is fairly threatening and patronizing, no? You criticize a view you call "civility is overrated" and then end your comment like this for some reason.

    edit: I should clarify - I'm more scared for the left. Obviously i don't want myself or my family to experience injury, but if this escalation of violent rhetoric continues, one side has all the guns and it isn't going to be pretty. :/

    This is fairly threatening and patronizing, no? You criticize a view you call "civility is overrated" and then end your comment like this for some reason.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on Fountain pens in ~hobbies

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    Interesting. Can you explain the difference in types of nib? I've noticed that when I apply pressure, the nib "spreads" into three parts. Is that what you mean?

    Interesting. Can you explain the difference in types of nib? I've noticed that when I apply pressure, the nib "spreads" into three parts. Is that what you mean?

    2 votes

  11. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~hobbies

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    Not a watch enthusiast, but I recently purchased a Casio CA53W-1 calculator watch. Before this watch, I wore a Pebble Time, and before that I wore an original Pebble.

    Not a watch enthusiast, but I recently purchased a Casio CA53W-1 calculator watch.

    Before this watch, I wore a Pebble Time, and before that I wore an original Pebble.

  12. Comment on Fountain pens in ~hobbies

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    Here's a picture of the pen. It says "Noodlers Ink." I assume that's the brand. I can ask my friend about the model if you want. And here are pictures of the nib: Nib one Nib two Nib three

    Here's a picture of the pen. It says "Noodlers Ink." I assume that's the brand. I can ask my friend about the model if you want.

    And here are pictures of the nib:

    3 votes

  13. Comment on Fountain pens in ~hobbies

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    Good point. I noticed this when I was playing around with it.

    Good point. I noticed this when I was playing around with it.

  14. Comment on Fountain pens in ~hobbies

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    My pen has a reservoir, and my friend gave me some brown ink to start.

    My pen has a reservoir, and my friend gave me some brown ink to start.

  15. Comment on Fountain pens in ~hobbies

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    Interesting! I'll have to try this.

    Interesting! I'll have to try this.

  16. Comment on Fountain pens in ~hobbies

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    Thanks for the link!

    Thanks for the link!

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Fountain pens in ~hobbies

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    I will share a few pictures here because I don't know what type it is. I don't have specific intentions.

    I will share a few pictures here because I don't know what type it is.

    I don't have specific intentions.

    1 vote

  19. Fountain pens

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    My friend gave me a fountain pen, along with some ink and paper for it. Can someone who is into fountain pens give me advice to help me fully appreciate the gift?

    13 votes

  20. Comment on How do you read? in ~books

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    It's a mix. When the book is for something "important" — school, a book group, etc. — I prefer a paper copy. But if I'm just reading it for leisure, or I'm traveling, or I couldn't get my hands on...

    It's a mix. When the book is for something "important" — school, a book group, etc. — I prefer a paper copy. But if I'm just reading it for leisure, or I'm traveling, or I couldn't get my hands on a physical copy, I'll read it on an ereader.

    1 vote