AugustusFerdinand's recent activity
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of January 19 in ~games
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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentI've used CashApp Taxes the last few years, this year they are the reason I made this thread. As they are the one that can't handle the more complicated forms of this year apparently. Will likely...I've used CashApp Taxes the last few years, this year they are the reason I made this thread. As they are the one that can't handle the more complicated forms of this year apparently. Will likely go back next year when things should be simple again. Never had an issue until now, but there are half-done forms on their site that flat out allow you to put in amounts, but just have placeholders for boxes on the forms that say (not supported). So can't be sure any of it is being done right through them this year.
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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentSame. I used CreditKarma back when it was made by someone on Reddit, used Cash App Taxes for the last few years after the divesture from Intuit, but they are the one that can't handle the more...Same. I used CreditKarma back when it was made by someone on Reddit, used Cash App Taxes for the last few years after the divesture from Intuit, but they are the one that can't handle the more complicated forms of this year apparently. Will likely go back next year when things should be simple again. Never had an issue until now, but there are half-done forms on their site that flat out allow you to put in amounts, but just have placeholders for boxes on the forms that say (not supported). So can't be sure any of it is being done right through them this year.
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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentUnfortunately Direct File only works if you haven't moved states and isn't available in my current state and I make far too much (sure as hell doesn't feel like I do) for Free File through their...Unfortunately Direct File only works if you haven't moved states and isn't available in my current state and I make far too much (sure as hell doesn't feel like I do) for Free File through their "trusted partners" as the income limits are pretty strict unless you're active military.
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Comment on What is your weirdest kitchen appliance and what do you think of it? in ~food
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentTakes the guesswork/margin of error out of uneven slicing.he really likes even slices.
Takes the guesswork/margin of error out of uneven slicing.
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Comment on What is your weirdest kitchen appliance and what do you think of it? in ~food
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentNever noticed any damage, but does make me curious what you're doing with the garlic that damage to a clove would be an issue. I can't think of a time where I don't subsequently smash, slice,...Never noticed any damage, but does make me curious what you're doing with the garlic that damage to a clove would be an issue. I can't think of a time where I don't subsequently smash, slice, mince, or puree it afterward, but cooking is and endless landscape so there's plenty I don't know.
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Comment on What is your weirdest kitchen appliance and what do you think of it? in ~food
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentI've always just put the cloves in a bowl with a lid and shaken them for about 30 seconds, 95% of the cloves unpeel themselves, no uni-taskers needed. Violence solves many of life's problems.Garlic peeler - This actually came with something else, but I find that smashing the clove slightly with the flat of a knife works much better.
I've always just put the cloves in a bowl with a lid and shaken them for about 30 seconds, 95% of the cloves unpeel themselves, no uni-taskers needed.
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Comment on Live updates of day one executive orders / actions taken by US President Donald Trump in ~society
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentADL is a pro-Israel (above all), pro-zionism group and Israel/zionists love apartheid. So of course they'd cover for him.ADL is a pro-Israel (above all), pro-zionism group and Israel/zionists love apartheid. So of course they'd cover for him.
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Comment on Keep Driving | Release date trailer – 6th February 2025 in ~games
AugustusFerdinand LinkI tried the demo of this a couple of months back (when it was re-released due to "popular demand") and while the idea is nice, the game itself didn't actually work. You can buy upgrades, but there...I tried the demo of this a couple of months back (when it was re-released due to "popular demand") and while the idea is nice, the game itself didn't actually work. You can buy upgrades, but there was no way to install them, along with a couple of other issues I can't recall.
Soundtrack was nice, but couldn't really play much because of the issues. -
WEATHERCORE - Songs from the Weather Channel 1984-1996
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United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use?
Tax time again! I like to get this done as soon as possible to get it out of the way. I have all my tax documents at the ready, but several changes happened in my life last year (moved states,...
Tax time again!
I like to get this done as soon as possible to get it out of the way. I have all my tax documents at the ready, but several changes happened in my life last year (moved states, sold home, bought home, etc.) and the tax software I've been using over the last several years apparently "doesn't support" several of the tax forms (or even simply some of the boxes on the forms) I have for this year.Trying to avoid the "Big Two" if possible.
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Comment on Death Howl | Announcement trailer in ~games
AugustusFerdinand LinkSteam link Looks great! Hope the music in the game is as epic as the trailer and that it plays well with a controller/SteamDeck. I've seen, but not played, the developer's other game, Mind...Steam link
Looks great! Hope the music in the game is as epic as the trailer and that it plays well with a controller/SteamDeck.I've seen, but not played, the developer's other game, Mind Scanners - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389550/Mind_Scanners/ - and I have many a game from publisher 11bit.
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Comment on Donald Trump says he'll 'likely' give TikTok a ninety-day extension to avoid US ban in ~tech
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentUnfortunately (or fortunately depending on the law/viewpoint) hundreds if not thousands of laws go largely unenforced1 (if they're not downright unenforceable), even if they were enforced prior....Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on the law/viewpoint) hundreds if not thousands of laws go largely unenforced1 (if they're not downright unenforceable), even if they were enforced prior. Being that this is a federal law, it's entirely possible that Trump gives the order to his lackeys to not enforce it for 90 days.
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Example of a law that has been enforced in the past, but generally has been unenforced for the last few decades is the Robinson–Patman Act and as a result is the reason you likely don't have any small/independent grocery stores near you.
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Comment on US Supreme Court unanimously backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company in ~tech
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentCan you point to other SCOTUS rulings that may seem to be laws that are unconstitutional that were upheld on the grounds of national security? I am unaware of any off the top of my head.Can you point to other SCOTUS rulings that may seem to be laws that are unconstitutional that were upheld on the grounds of national security? I am unaware of any off the top of my head.
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Comment on US Supreme Court unanimously backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company in ~tech
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentWhile that might be true, it's not the case here. There is nothing unconstitutional about this, both incredibly obviously, and based in the fact that a very divided SCOTUS unanimously upheld the law.While that might be true, it's not the case here. There is nothing unconstitutional about this, both incredibly obviously, and based in the fact that a very divided SCOTUS unanimously upheld the law.
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Comment on US Supreme Court unanimously backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company in ~tech
AugustusFerdinand Link“Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,” the court said in an unsigned opinion, adding that the law “does not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”
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US Supreme Court unanimously backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
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Comment on Drake sues for defamation over Kendrick Lamar song in ~music
AugustusFerdinand LinkYeah, this is two things: Not going to go anywhere because First Amendment, satire, etc. as if it went through thousands of songs would be un-releasable because they might be taken personally by...Yeah, this is two things:
- Not going to go anywhere because First Amendment, satire, etc. as if it went through thousands of songs would be un-releasable because they might be taken personally by someone.
- To put forth a hip-hop/rap phrase: The most punk ass bitch move I think I've ever seen for someone that claims to be hard/tough.
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Comment on Supreme Court seems ready to back Texas law limiting access to pornography (gifted link) in ~tech
AugustusFerdinand Link ParentThat ship sailed a looooong time ago.What happened to personal responsibility?
That ship sailed a looooong time ago.
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Comment on Buying a game from a director that you really have problems with (Kingdom Come) in ~games
AugustusFerdinand LinkStep 1: Separate art from artist. Step 2: Done. To explain the above: You, as an individual, have a near zero impact on the actions of anyone else through the purchases you do or do not make at...- Exemplary
Step 1: Separate art from artist.
Step 2: Done.
To explain the above: You, as an individual, have a near zero impact on the actions of anyone else through the purchases you do or do not make at this level. Period. You, as an individual, are likely trying to live your life as best you can while doing the least amount of harm possible within a system you have no control over while also not placing an undue burden upon yourself and your loved ones. How much of the $30-60 you pay for the game is actually going into the pocket of a single individual involved in the game? How much of that $30-60 is going into the pockets of the multitude of other people that likely don't share the same views of the person you have issue with that are just trying to do the same as you, live their lives and support their loved ones? How much of any other game that you buy is going into the pockets of people that have the same views of the person you have issue with that you don't know about?
If you want to play the game, play the game. If you have a problem with individuals involved, then pirate the damn thing.
Might not be a "deal" depending on your definition, but for those of you a certain age you might remember Genki's Tokyo Xtreme Racer, well after 18 years a new game is finally on the verge of being released. The new PC game is in Early Access at the moment, with a message from Genki that the Early Access price is lower than what the the full release will be. Currently $30: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2634950/Tokyo_Xtreme_Racer/