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  1. Comment on Thoughts on the Meta Quest 3? in ~tech

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    How would you watch the shows? The “apps” for Quest such as Netflix are horrible, and the browser (if it works) is limited in quality. I’m honestly surprised that the very basic concept of...

    How would you watch the shows? The “apps” for Quest such as Netflix are horrible, and the browser (if it works) is limited in quality. I’m honestly surprised that the very basic concept of watching streaming shows and movies on a Meta headset is not easy as pie with high fidelity after all these years.

  2. Comment on ‘Reddit can survive without search’: company reportedly threatens to block Google in ~tech

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    I disagree. I have long since given up on Reddit’s own search, which is why I use Google to do it. If they block that, then I am truly completely done with Reddit.

    I disagree. I have long since given up on Reddit’s own search, which is why I use Google to do it. If they block that, then I am truly completely done with Reddit.

    5 votes
  3. Comment on Mass Effect: How do you feel about where it started vs where it went? in ~games

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    The only game in the series that I replay is the first one. As far as I’m concerned it all went downhill after that.

    The only game in the series that I replay is the first one. As far as I’m concerned it all went downhill after that.

    3 votes
  4. Comment on Marvel Studios execs eye meetings soon to hear writers’ pitches for coveted ‘X-Men’ job in ~movies

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    Personally I’ve had marvel fatigue since End Game. I’ll still go to see Spiderman movies but that’s it. Haven’t seen anything else since then because of me not caring and also just being tired of...

    Personally I’ve had marvel fatigue since End Game. I’ll still go to see Spiderman movies but that’s it. Haven’t seen anything else since then because of me not caring and also just being tired of Disney superhero movies.

    They mistakenly thought that the comic book formula would work for movies, and the reality is that it won’t. People like me who don’t care about comics get tired of the same movie formula over and over again. And don’t get me started on the multiverse stuff which just cheapens everything and removes what little risk was left in having definitive moments in story telling.

    8 votes
  5. Comment on Dad jokes - I'm in need of something fresh in ~life.men

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    When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent. I was going to tell a time traveling joke but you didn’t laugh.

    When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent.

    I was going to tell a time traveling joke but you didn’t laugh.

    28 votes
  6. Comment on Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in ~tech

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    Funny enough, I think the name Personal Computer works very well for a personal device that handles so much of your life.

    Funny enough, I think the name Personal Computer works very well for a personal device that handles so much of your life.

    1 vote
  7. Comment on The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves in ~food

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    We’re one step closer to Star Trek’s food making computer. I wonder how much this salmon costs?

    We’re one step closer to Star Trek’s food making computer.

    I wonder how much this salmon costs?

    16 votes
  8. Comment on Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in ~tech

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    You can remap the silent toggle?

    You can remap the silent toggle?

  9. Comment on What happened to Washington, DC food trucks? in ~food

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    No I’m not talking about the truck owners, I mean the author of the article.

    No I’m not talking about the truck owners, I mean the author of the article.

  10. Comment on What happened to Washington, DC food trucks? in ~food

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    This article seems to not be about food trucks and instead is more of one of those thinly veiled “work from home is bad” type pieces.

    This article seems to not be about food trucks and instead is more of one of those thinly veiled “work from home is bad” type pieces.

    11 votes
  11. Comment on Electric vehicle owners are fed up with charging stations that lack a single amenity — I had to pee in a bush in ~transport

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    The reality is it’s not as simple as just placing a trash can there. Who empties and maintains that trash can? Now you’re talking about hiring someone to do that.

    The reality is it’s not as simple as just placing a trash can there. Who empties and maintains that trash can? Now you’re talking about hiring someone to do that.

    3 votes
  12. Comment on Reddit faces content quality concerns after its Great Mod Purge in ~tech

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    Yeah the people protesting are a drop in the bucket of Reddit’s total users, but Reddit’s content only comes from a small subset of its users, most are just consumers of the content. Pissing off...

    Yeah the people protesting are a drop in the bucket of Reddit’s total users, but Reddit’s content only comes from a small subset of its users, most are just consumers of the content. Pissing off that vital minority of users was a dumb move, and the total effects of it won’t be realized right away.

    I personally am now here on Tildes because of what Reddit did. I no longer browse Reddit on my phone, I will just check certain subs on my desktop for updates on a handful of topics I’m interested in. It’s crazy just how bad their mobile site is that I won’t even bother with it on my phone. I’m more aware of the pervasiveness of toxic posts and commentary on Reddit rather than actual polite discussion of something from different viewpoints. Or even when it’s not friendly debate about something, it’s the same regurgitated meme posts or phrases over and over again.

    I still Google search Reddit when I’m looking for information on products and services, but the more Reddit becomes hostile to its content generating users, the less discourse it will have which can be archived/indexed and searched later.

    55 votes
  13. Comment on Apple announces the iPhone 15 launch event in ~tech

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    Physically the SE is such a nice phone. So light and slim compared to the phones of today.

    Physically the SE is such a nice phone. So light and slim compared to the phones of today.

    8 votes
  14. Comment on Devastating Maui fire wipes out historic town Lahaina in ~enviro

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    Is that where the huge Banyan tree is? Visited there several years ago, always wanted to go back. :(

    Is that where the huge Banyan tree is? Visited there several years ago, always wanted to go back. :(

    10 votes
  15. Comment on Happy Baldur's Gate 3 Day! What are you going to play? in ~games

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    I’ve played a bunch of RPGs but I feel a little overwhelmed with all the options in this game. I don’t mind it actually, all these options is really cool, but I feel like the game needs a little...

    I’ve played a bunch of RPGs but I feel a little overwhelmed with all the options in this game. I don’t mind it actually, all these options is really cool, but I feel like the game needs a little more tutorial help in the beginning. I’m finding the camera a little clunky because you can’t adjust the angle without zooming.

    5 votes
  16. Comment on So I'm new-ish to cRPG's. I played the first four-ish hours of Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access. in ~games

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    Is BG3 a complete game right now? I’ve been holding off but currently no longer have an RPG to play…

    Is BG3 a complete game right now? I’ve been holding off but currently no longer have an RPG to play…

  17. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~sports.football

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    Agreed, it was a storybook ending to the game. He setup so many potential scoring opportunities for his teammates who just couldn’t execute. But having an elite (and in this case not just elite,...

    Agreed, it was a storybook ending to the game. He setup so many potential scoring opportunities for his teammates who just couldn’t execute. But having an elite (and in this case not just elite, but the GOAT) playmaker should really help Miami climb up the standings.

    Before last night, I’ve watched maybe an hour of MLS soccer in all my life. Last night I watched the entire game, and I will watch Tuesday’s game as well. Messi is definitely going to bring so many eyes to the MLS, which is great for the league, the other players in MLS, and American soccer in general.

    6 votes
  18. Comment on What mattress brand do you recommend? in ~life.home_improvement

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    We’ve had our Purple mattress since 2017. Best purchase of my life. It’s the perfect amount of firmness, and never gets too hot, the two most important things for me personally. I truly love to...

    We’ve had our Purple mattress since 2017. Best purchase of my life. It’s the perfect amount of firmness, and never gets too hot, the two most important things for me personally. I truly love to lay on that mattress.

    3 votes
  19. Comment on What game encouraged you to make your new PC, or upgrade? in ~games

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    Wow this all sounds great. Maybe I’ll hold off on finishing my current play through and start fresh with the new update. Thanks for the breakdown!

    Wow this all sounds great. Maybe I’ll hold off on finishing my current play through and start fresh with the new update. Thanks for the breakdown!

    1 vote
  20. Comment on What game encouraged you to make your new PC, or upgrade? in ~games

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    Anywhere I can read up details on the stuff being reworked?

    Anywhere I can read up details on the stuff being reworked?