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Comment on Study shows if music gives you chills or goosebumps, you may have a special brain in ~music
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Comment on First time homebuyer who just closed on a house, does anyone have any general advice? in ~life.home_improvement
AnOnion Link ParentAdding on to this, if you live in the US, Harbor Freight Tools is a new home-gamer's best friend. Their stuff is cheap and does the job. If you wear something out, buy a nicer brand next time.Adding on to this, if you live in the US, Harbor Freight Tools is a new home-gamer's best friend. Their stuff is cheap and does the job. If you wear something out, buy a nicer brand next time.
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Comment on Coping with non-free Debian in ~comp
AnOnion Link ParentI get that. My laptop is right now my only non-windows computer. I might eventually put Win11 back on it, but right now I'm kind of sick of windows' shit on mobile. And it does everything I need...I get that. My laptop is right now my only non-windows computer. I might eventually put Win11 back on it, but right now I'm kind of sick of windows' shit on mobile. And it does everything I need it to right now.
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Comment on Coping with non-free Debian in ~comp
AnOnion LinkI get the didactic reason for wanting to keep Debian 100% free, but for most people this is an absolute win. I opted to go with (K)Ubuntu rather than Debian on my new laptop solely because I...I get the didactic reason for wanting to keep Debian 100% free, but for most people this is an absolute win. I opted to go with (K)Ubuntu rather than Debian on my new laptop solely because I didn't want to jump through hoops with firmware. I'm a computational scientist. I am absolutely a power user compared with the average person, but the "it just works" factor is very valuable.
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Comment on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S02E04 - "Among the Lotus Eaters" Episode Discussion in ~tv
AnOnion LinkThis was the first episode of the season that I actually liked. The first two were okay, the third one was pretty bad, but this one was pretty good. I loved the premise of the episode, but the...This was the first episode of the season that I actually liked. The first two were okay, the third one was pretty bad, but this one was pretty good. I loved the premise of the episode, but the twists (especially the antagonist) were really fun.
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Comment on As a cis het white male, how do I better understand trans and trans issues? in ~lgbt
AnOnion (edited )LinkImagine everything you know about yourself - how you look, how you act, and how you think and feel about yourself. Now imagine being told by everyone around you for your entire life that you're...Imagine everything you know about yourself - how you look, how you act, and how you think and feel about yourself. Now imagine being told by everyone around you for your entire life that you're wrong. People call you by the wrong name, refer to you as the wrong gender, and treat you like you're insane when you try to correct them. This has been happening your entire life. It feels like you've been cursed with some illusion that makes it where people can't recognize you or see you for who you are. Maybe for a while you settle into the illusion for a while, but in your mind, somewhere, you still know that's not who you are. Maybe you'll give up and just live the lie inside the illusion for the rest of your life. Maybe one day you'll wake up and fight it. It's the most exhausting thing you have ever done, either way, and it almost never ends. Maybe you'll get lucky and one day people will actually see who and what you are, but who knows?
That's what it feels like.
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Comment on What consumeristic and somewhat pointless hobby do you have? in ~hobbies
AnOnion Link ParentI haven't but I will keep them in mind the next time I'm buying. I really like that they seem to have 5mm grid lining available on (almost?) everything. Usually I have to buy actual laboratory...Mnemosyne notebooks
I haven't but I will keep them in mind the next time I'm buying. I really like that they seem to have 5mm grid lining available on (almost?) everything. Usually I have to buy actual laboratory notebooks to get nice paper with 5mm grid. Right now I still have a few OG Moleskines that I picked up when the local art supply shop closed down. This was before their quality went to shit, and iirc I got them for like $1 each.
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Comment on What consumeristic and somewhat pointless hobby do you have? in ~hobbies
AnOnion Link ParentDiamine oxblood has a special place in my heart (pun absolutely intended!) and in my DM notebook! I'ma also a fan of Noodler's inks in general. They have great tones that flow well in most of my...Diamine oxblood has a special place in my heart (pun absolutely intended!) and in my DM notebook! I'ma also a fan of Noodler's inks in general. They have great tones that flow well in most of my very cheap pens.
The only issue I have is finding notebooks that can stand up to this kind of ink. I usually end up going with watercolor painting books, which work okay. I really need to find something like a drafting notebook that has decent enough paper.
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Comment on What's a sequel you were disappointed by? in ~games
AnOnion Link ParentTPS tried to do the same thing as 2 and kind of failed at being funny. The gameplay is great. I really liked 3 though. The jokes and characters are toned down, there is a great social commentary,...TPS tried to do the same thing as 2 and kind of failed at being funny. The gameplay is great. I really liked 3 though. The jokes and characters are toned down, there is a great social commentary, and the combat is amazing. You can totally skip TPS and not miss a thing, but give 3 a try. If you've been picking up the Epic free game of the week you may even already have it.
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Comment on What is "that part" for you in any game? in ~games
AnOnion Link ParentI agree, Rock Tunnel sucks, but it's at least pretty straightforward, and there's nothing in there other than getting through that is important. Mt. Moon though... Want a Clefable or Wigglytuff?...I agree, Rock Tunnel sucks, but it's at least pretty straightforward, and there's nothing in there other than getting through that is important. Mt. Moon though... Want a Clefable or Wigglytuff? Better get to hunting for those Moon Stones!
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Comment on What is "that part" for you in any game? in ~games
AnOnion LinkMt. Moon in Pokemon RBY. It's so long, with annoying trainer fights, and 82374921 wild zubats. I think they trimmed it in FireRed/LeafGreen, but I don't remember. Another one is Meridia in Super...Mt. Moon in Pokemon RBY. It's so long, with annoying trainer fights, and 82374921 wild zubats. I think they trimmed it in FireRed/LeafGreen, but I don't remember.
Another one is Meridia in Super Metroid. The game is one of my favorite of all time, and I don't mind it as much as I used to, but the change in physics until you get the Gravity Suit sucks so much. And the enemies are bullet sponges, which is one of my least-favorite tropes in games.
Finally, there is the Water Temple in Majora's Mask. Even following a walkthrough half the time I can't finish it on time. IMO it's the worst dungeon in all of Zelda in an already pretty bad Zelda game.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
AnOnion Link ParentPiggybacking on this comment, if you like the Windows 7/8.1/10 UI, try Kubuntu. It's the same underlying system as regular Ubuntu, but uses KDE. I've been using Linux on and off for the past 20 or...Piggybacking on this comment, if you like the Windows 7/8.1/10 UI, try Kubuntu. It's the same underlying system as regular Ubuntu, but uses KDE. I've been using Linux on and off for the past 20 or so years, and it's a great time right now for Linux users. There are Linux versions of a lot of stuff, even things like Steam and MS Edge (which I actually like better than Chrome or Firefox, don't kill me!), and for the most part they just work. The only kind of iffy thing is Libre Office vs MS Office. Libre does everything I need for my personal office stuff, but if you need to there is always the web version of Office.
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Comment on What's your favorite read of 2023 so far? in ~books
AnOnion LinkFinally got around to finishing the (published as of now) Southern Reach series by Jack Vandermeer. I'd loved Annihilation since someone passed it to me in the book club in grad school, but never...Finally got around to finishing the (published as of now) Southern Reach series by Jack Vandermeer. I'd loved Annihilation since someone passed it to me in the book club in grad school, but never read any of the others. They're so good! I can't wait for the fourth one!
Another good one for this year has been Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. If you liked The Martian, or hard sci-fi in general, give it a go. It's fun.
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Comment on How to read House of Leaves in ~books
AnOnion LinkHoL is actually my favorite book. The story is slightly different depending on how you read it, but it really doesn't matter too much. I started out trying to just read it straight, but eventually...HoL is actually my favorite book. The story is slightly different depending on how you read it, but it really doesn't matter too much. I started out trying to just read it straight, but eventually had like 4 bookmarks going. Point being, just start and decide how you want to read it as you go along.
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Comment on What are we in the golden age of? in ~talk
AnOnion LinkStar Trek! There are more shows running right now than ever before, and even the worst series (Discovery) is still pretty good! The best series, Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, are the best...Star Trek! There are more shows running right now than ever before, and even the worst series (Discovery) is still pretty good! The best series, Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, are the best Trek ever made, by most peoples' reckoning.
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Comment on Redditors of Tildes, which subreddits are you missing the most during the blackout? in ~tech
AnOnion Link ParentAt this point, I think we're digging through the floor.At this point, I think we're digging through the floor.
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Comment on Are any AI virtual assistants actually useful? in ~tech
AnOnion LinkI use Google Assistant for about 5 things: reminders, timers, quick conversions while cooking, telling me when someone is at the door while I'm out, and text to speech while driving. That's it,...I use Google Assistant for about 5 things: reminders, timers, quick conversions while cooking, telling me when someone is at the door while I'm out, and text to speech while driving. That's it, and most of the time it works pretty good for these. Shockingly, Google has done a great job at moving reminders into Calendar and making it all work together better. I do miss location-based reminders, but I've gotten used to estimating the time when I'll be home and it works fine enough. They've said that location-based reminders will come back after the move to Calendar, but I'm not going to hold my breath.
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Comment on Redditors of Tildes, which subreddits are you missing the most during the blackout? in ~tech
AnOnion Link ParentAnything that lets us escape the Red State Horror just for a minute. I'm in Texas, and it seems like every day the state government is coming up with a new way to make life here even more...Anything that lets us escape the Red State Horror just for a minute. I'm in Texas, and it seems like every day the state government is coming up with a new way to make life here even more miserable, dangerous, and expensive.
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Comment on People who have attempted suicide, what prevented you from going through with it? in ~health.mental
AnOnion LinkSaw the look on the face of the guy driving the train when he realized what I was about to do, and realized that I couldn't do that to another person. This was years ago, and since then I got help...Saw the look on the face of the guy driving the train when he realized what I was about to do, and realized that I couldn't do that to another person.
This was years ago, and since then I got help (and meds!) and am a lot better. Life is still hard, and I'm not sure I'll ever be "normal", but here I am.
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Comment on Reddit admins are now approaching mod teams of closed subreddits, looking for moderators who will cooperate and re-open them in ~tech
AnOnion Link ParentI think this is a great approach, but honestly I expect Reddit to replace the mods with some cherry-picked team of scabs soon. In the mean time, I need more popcorn!I think this is a great approach, but honestly I expect Reddit to replace the mods with some cherry-picked team of scabs soon. In the mean time, I need more popcorn!
I just can't listen to music and do anything else at the same time. In college most of my friends couldn't understand that if there was music playing, that it fucked with my emotions too much to study or whatever. It's interesting to see some science being done on this sort of thing.