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Comment on Is there an intuitive (but powerful) music thingie? in ~music
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Comment on Game Boy games that did the impossible in ~games
Akir Link ParentTry making your game anyway, but whenever you need to add graphics just say it’s all placeholders. If you end up liking the game and wanting to release it you can always hire an artist to redraw...Try making your game anyway, but whenever you need to add graphics just say it’s all placeholders. If you end up liking the game and wanting to release it you can always hire an artist to redraw everything.
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Comment on Question for those in colder climates: Pellet HVAC/boilers? in ~life.home_improvement
Akir LinkDefine “colder”. If you’re in the United States you may find that an electric heat pump will work better than you expect. It will not be very efficient during the coldest points, but they can be...Define “colder”.
If you’re in the United States you may find that an electric heat pump will work better than you expect. It will not be very efficient during the coldest points, but they can be more efficient than a resistive electric heater most of the time. They also have the benefit of cooling the house in summer if that is a concern.
Other than that it might be worth consulting with an HVAC technician.
Edit because I realize that I didn’t actually address your concern:
I haven’t read much into pellet boilers myself, but I would imagine that propane would be slightly less bad for the environment than wooden pellets. Both of them seem like they’re kind of inconvenient for different reasons, but if you are willing to get a big propane tank installed and have a truck deliver it to you, that would be a lot easier to deal with.
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Comment on Cartoons such as Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, or Avatar? in ~tv
Akir Link ParentGendy Tartakovsky did not create Powerpuff Girls (though to my memory he did direct a few episodes).Gendy Tartakovsky did not create Powerpuff Girls (though to my memory he did direct a few episodes).
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Comment on Ten times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes and celery under a new US EPA proposal in ~health
Akir Link ParentPersonally speaking I think that the USDA “GRAS” classification of is far too permissive as it is, so in effect a lot of food additives are nonconsenting human experimentation. Even if animals are...Personally speaking I think that the USDA “GRAS” classification of is far too permissive as it is, so in effect a lot of food additives are nonconsenting human experimentation. Even if animals are not a 1:1 analogue to humans, it would still be a better test than cultured human cells because their bodies are far better simulacra than a Petrie dish could ever be.
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Comment on New EPA regulation requires coal plants in the United States to reduce 90 percent of their greenhouse pollution by 2039 (gifted link) in ~enviro
Akir Link ParentWe have had housing on the moon since the 50s according to the documentary series “Hello Tomorrow!” On Apple TV+.We have had housing on the moon since the 50s according to the documentary series “Hello Tomorrow!” On Apple TV+.
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Comment on Ten times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes and celery under a new US EPA proposal in ~health
Akir LinkI can understand why people would want to not use animal testing for these kinds of things, but if we don’t do it that way, then the only real ethical option we have is human experimentation. If...I can understand why people would want to not use animal testing for these kinds of things, but if we don’t do it that way, then the only real ethical option we have is human experimentation. If we are making bets on if a dosage is safe for human consumption than we are already experimenting on humans; if we do it formally than we are at least getting consent to do it.
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Comment on Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed in ~tech
Akir LinkSomewhat coincidentally, AdBlock on iOS blocks this page, presumably because of the way it interprets the title put into the URL.Somewhat coincidentally, AdBlock on iOS blocks this page, presumably because of the way it interprets the title put into the URL.
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Comment on Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed in ~tech
Akir Link ParentThis past week I had nothing to do but watch broadcast TV and it was all the shadiest advertisements. Lawyers were super common, especially if you include the annoying class action lawsuit schemes...This past week I had nothing to do but watch broadcast TV and it was all the shadiest advertisements. Lawyers were super common, especially if you include the annoying class action lawsuit schemes (it’s always fun to think about how much of that advertising budget is being siphoned away from the victims), but there were also shady weight loss schemes, used car dealerships, and all the misleading product ads you could dream of.
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Comment on Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed in ~tech
Akir Link ParentI dont think ads used to be quite as bad. There were popups for a while but blockers came quickly. But nowadays if I try to search for something I will come to some AI written article with an ad...I dont think ads used to be quite as bad. There were popups for a while but blockers came quickly. But nowadays if I try to search for something I will come to some AI written article with an ad inserted between literally every sentence.
Of course it all depends on where you look.
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Comment on Cartoons such as Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, or Avatar? in ~tv
Akir Link ParentBluey is kind of amazing. It’s meant for very young kids but it doesn’t talk down on them or patronize them, and the adult characters aren’t cardboard cutouts, and they take their plots fairly...Bluey is kind of amazing. It’s meant for very young kids but it doesn’t talk down on them or patronize them, and the adult characters aren’t cardboard cutouts, and they take their plots fairly serious. As a result it’s pretty enjoyable for all audiences. The show has won a ton of awards.
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Comment on Where are you on the spectrum of vacation planning? Detailed to the hour or floating like a leaf in the wind? in ~talk
Akir LinkThe only things I plan, for the most part, is accommodations. Sometimes I will want to go somewhere more exclusive that will require reservations like a fancy restaurant or a show. My husband is...The only things I plan, for the most part, is accommodations. Sometimes I will want to go somewhere more exclusive that will require reservations like a fancy restaurant or a show.
My husband is the complete opposite. He spends days worth of time researching the destinations we will go to and come up with a complete itinerary. It drives me a bit crazy.
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Comment on Cartoons such as Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, or Avatar? in ~tv
Akir Link ParentI did watch the first episode or so, but I felt a bit alienated by the very young characters.I did watch the first episode or so, but I felt a bit alienated by the very young characters.
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Comment on Cartoons such as Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, or Avatar? in ~tv
Akir Link ParentI absolutely love Bee and Puppycat. I like how even though there is this great fantastical world and dark threatening characters it always keeps them in the background and prioritizes the...I absolutely love Bee and Puppycat. I like how even though there is this great fantastical world and dark threatening characters it always keeps them in the background and prioritizes the characters and their feelings. And the whole thing looks amazingly gorgeous visually. It’s a masterpiece of vibes.
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Comment on Cartoons such as Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, or Avatar? in ~tv
Akir Link ParentOwl House was a really fantastic show. I really loved the themes of love and acceptance, and the animation could be outstanding at times. It was full of surprisingly compelling lore and a cast of...Owl House was a really fantastic show. I really loved the themes of love and acceptance, and the animation could be outstanding at times. It was full of surprisingly compelling lore and a cast of lovable characters and pathos.
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Comment on Spotify lowers artist royalties despite subscription price hike in ~music
Akir Link ParentIt’s interesting to consider that perspective from a broader historical lens. I remember a handful of times reading articles or watching videos about the rise of recording, where they would point...It’s interesting to consider that perspective from a broader historical lens. I remember a handful of times reading articles or watching videos about the rise of recording, where they would point out John Phillip Sousa’s claims of it ruining the music industry. But if we look at how it changed what it meant to musicians, it very much did. Live performances have become very scarce, and the number of people who would learn how to play an instrument has dwindled. The record companies grew huge profits on a tiny number of musicians and left the everyday performers out to dry.
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Comment on Clothes shopping as a short & fat (trans) guy with narrow shoulders in ~life.style
Akir LinkPeople love to talk about all the ways that women's clothing sucks, but men's clothes really suck too. They're all built for this particular shape and if you don't match it then you'll have a bad...People love to talk about all the ways that women's clothing sucks, but men's clothes really suck too. They're all built for this particular shape and if you don't match it then you'll have a bad time.
Jeans tend to be pretty easy because they mark what kind of cut they have, so it's easy to get something comfortable. Pants don't tend to be form-fitting so they can be even less of a problem. The hard part is matching your height but that's somewhat trivial to deal with because you can just buy them longer and then hem them. It's very easy to do.
Shirts are a whole other ballgame. You could go all around looking for things that fit properly, but for many reasons (stress being number one for me!), it's better if you can go to a tailor to get them to make or alter a shirt to fit you.
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Comment on Zilog discontinues production of original Z80 processor after 48 years in ~tech
Akir Link ParentLiterally all you have to do is to press f12 and you get access to a javascript console. A BASIC prompt is hardly an IDE either.Literally all you have to do is to press f12 and you get access to a javascript console.
A BASIC prompt is hardly an IDE either.
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Comment on Zilog discontinues production of original Z80 processor after 48 years in ~tech
Akir Link ParentHow is a web browser not exposed? The only benefit I can think of for a computer designed this way is that it brings you directly to a REPL when you turn it on.How is a web browser not exposed? The only benefit I can think of for a computer designed this way is that it brings you directly to a REPL when you turn it on.
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Comment on The troubling trend in teenage sex (it's strangulation) (gifted link) in ~life
Akir Link ParentThere really needs to be a movement to stop infantalizing youth. Kids grow up far faster than 90% of adults are willing to acknowledge, and the list of things psychologists consider to be adverse...There really needs to be a movement to stop infantalizing youth. Kids grow up far faster than 90% of adults are willing to acknowledge, and the list of things psychologists consider to be adverse childhood experiences generally tend to lean towards abusive or neglectful behaviors rather than the kind of things where kids are given autonomy and respect.
If you just want to build some beats, practically every DAW has some sort of beat builder interface that lets you visually lay down beats.
If you want a good way to do melodic beats, the best interface for that is a tracker. It will seem extremely weird at first but once you learn the fundamentals it’s extremely intuitive.