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Comment on Experiences with psychedelics? in ~life
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Comment on Experiences with psychedelics? in ~life
Ashiva LinkI've had salvia; it gave me synesthesia. When I walked, it felt like my feet were lego blocks locking into the concrete. I could taste my blanket with my fingers. Stuff like that. But mainly it...I've had salvia; it gave me synesthesia. When I walked, it felt like my feet were lego blocks locking into the concrete. I could taste my blanket with my fingers. Stuff like that. But mainly it turned me into a vegetable. It felt like something that could put you into a dangerous position if you weren't careful (or in a safe place), so I never did it again.
I did something labeled as MDMA once and I'm pretty sure it was mostly speed; the actual psychedelic effects weren't long-lasting and I just had an excess of energy for the rest of the night. Also never did it again because fuck speed.
I gave a dude a ride home once and he sexually assaulted me, then tried to bribe me with LSD tabs. When I gave him two options: get out of my car or I'd call the cops, he threw some of the tabs at me out of protest... or something? Anyways, the next day I went out and got myself some pepper spray. Then I tried one of the tabs and it ended up being inactive. Prick.
I've always been curious about shrooms, particularly as the news continues to develop about their potential against depression. However, now that I'm starting a family, I'm afraid that ship has sailed; I want to provide a safe home and be able to respond if my little one has an emergency.
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Comment on The Digg beta has just gone live. What are people's thoughts and experiences so far with the reboot? in ~tech
Ashiva Link ParentI agree with this take and I think we should afford them of the benefit of the doubt. I am cautiously optimistic and looking forward to seeing the new site for myself. IMO, Reddit has had problems...I agree with this take and I think we should afford them of the benefit of the doubt. I am cautiously optimistic and looking forward to seeing the new site for myself.
IMO, Reddit has had problems they have refused to address for years, including being a vector for Canadian election interference à la Cambridge Analytica. We are past due for a new challenger to take the throne.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
Ashiva LinkPicked up Legend of Zang Hai, a Chinese period drama which gives me the impression the budget could rival some of HBO's more costly productions. The costuming and set are absolutely epic and the...Picked up Legend of Zang Hai, a Chinese period drama which gives me the impression the budget could rival some of HBO's more costly productions. The costuming and set are absolutely epic and the acting is excellent. However, 2 episodes in and I'm so far unimpressed by the writing, namely the amateur politics and lack of action or at least comedic relief. It seems to have a lot of tropes that are recycled in C-dramas, such as the male lead who is perfect and annoyingly seems to have all the answers all the time, and I've read there's yet again more romanticism of abuse towards the female lead. That being said, I will keep watching for now. In a broad sense, I am excited to be witnessing the coming-of-age of Chinese TV; in my opinion, it is only a matter of time before we get a worldwide blockbuster hit, as their productions are just that good. In my opinion, the only thing Chinese producers are missing is market research on the "western" world to tap back into the days of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Ip Man, House of Flying Daggers, etc. Maybe it speaks volumes that they aren't doing that; they don't need the US market anymore.
Other than that, a few weeks ago I stalled on the aforementioned Murderbot. I like sci-fi and I'll probably give it a few more episodes, but I feel like I've seen this story before.
About to start season 4 of Babylon 5 (first run-through). Loving it so far! I know vaguely that the production was plagued with problems, but from what I have seen in the first three seasons, I feel B5 didn't shy away from political commentary that was critical of the US and its allies like Star Trek did. That, at least, is refreshing; I hate it when you can tell the network's lawyers and marketing team bulldozed plots because it wasn't going to be palpable enough for general public consumption. Here is to hoping the rest of the show isn't as bad as I've heard in this regard.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2025 in ~games
Ashiva (edited )LinkEdit: all gone! 👾 I'll call him G'kar Edit - not sure if this is allowed? But here are the games I'm not interested in from this batch (DM me for key):Edit: all gone!
👾 I'll call him G'kar
Also I have a copy of Bad Rats: the Rats' Revenge that I'd like to get rid of from my inventory, if anyone wants that.Edit - not sure if this is allowed? But here are the games I'm not interested in from this batch (DM me for key):
Oh, there was also DXM (tussin). You know when you're falling asleep and you see those fractals on the inside of your eyelids? Yeah, that's pretty much all it did. Then it made me throw up continuously. Do not recommend.