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Comment on What are some seemingly silly things in your life that have practical purposes? in ~life
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ sends Hollywood running to Reddit for new ideas in ~movies
Banazir Link ParentThat's why I mention comparing the old good ones with the ones that get the most attention now. I know popular doesn't necessarily mean good, but that was basically the metric back then. The...That's why I mention comparing the old good ones with the ones that get the most attention now. I know popular doesn't necessarily mean good, but that was basically the metric back then. The difference seems to be that readers were more discerning, or at least had different tastes, if you go back a decade.
I do admit that I haven't gone through as much of the newer entries in the "must read" list on r/HFY as I did when I first got into the genre. I should probably do that before making much more of a judgement, but I have been checking the recent top stories (usually one-shots and short series) more recently.
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ sends Hollywood running to Reddit for new ideas in ~movies
Banazir Link ParentI think that there has been a general conflation of HFY and Humans are Space Orcs. The former, especially the stand-outs, highlights a lot of positive qualities of humanity in an alien setting,...I think that there has been a general conflation of HFY and Humans are Space Orcs. The former, especially the stand-outs, highlights a lot of positive qualities of humanity in an alien setting, although there were elements of humanity being hidden monsters as well. The latter feels more like it leans on Humanity WTF, and it really feels like newer series incorporate that more.
I really miss the old classics and Must Reads, old being 5+ years ago. Early Deathworlders, Retreat! Hell, The HEL Jumper, Prey, First Contact Protocols, they all had something that just feels missing when I browse top stories today. Maybe that's just me being elitist about a subjective difference, but I do feel like the HFY genre has shifted for the worse as it has grown popular, and I don't know if I should be happy or sad that it has grown popular.
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Comment on Commodore Callback flip phone in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentAlso, since it's Linux-based, what's stopping me from installing the right toolchains required to compile and install something like surf or dillo? I'm sure Tildes will run fine on those, possibly...Also, since it's Linux-based, what's stopping me from installing the right toolchains required to compile and install something like surf or dillo? I'm sure Tildes will run fine on those, possibly sites like HN, Lobste.rs, and maybe old Reddit too.
I'd suggest compiling Firefox but I don't want to know how long that would take on that hardware, and cross-compiling for a new platform can be a bit messy.
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Comment on Commodore Callback flip phone in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentIt's not that original. SailfishOS has been around for a while now, but it has had very limited hardware support. This is just one more piece of dedicated hardware for it. They're basically just...It's not that original. SailfishOS has been around for a while now, but it has had very limited hardware support. This is just one more piece of dedicated hardware for it. They're basically just using the Commodore brand to sell a device that does everything halfway.
Also, SailfishOS hasn't been available in the US in the past. I have no clue how well this will work over here because of that.
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Comment on Commodore Callback flip phone in ~tech
Banazir (edited )Link ParentYou can get a new smartphone with decent specs for less than this, not just used ones. I have the Moto G 2026, I think it was $300? The problem I see here is that it offers just enough friction to...You can get a new smartphone with decent specs for less than this, not just used ones. I have the Moto G 2026, I think it was $300?
The problem I see here is that it offers just enough friction to break casual users out of scrolling loops, but it's odd enough to not attract casual users.
Since it can run Android apps, you can install a normal browser via an apk file.I just don't see this hitting its mark, and definitely not for the price it goes for.Edit: the FAQ states there is a system-level block that prevents installing a browser at the system level. I don't know how they'll enforce that, but I'll take their word on it for now.
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Comment on Why young men sound "less manly" in ~humanities.languages
Banazir Link ParentThe chemicals in our water make the frickin' frogs gay!The chemicals in our water make the frickin' frogs gay!
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Comment on Polyphia - CAN YOU FEEL IT (2026) in ~music
Banazir LinkI haven't had a chance to watch/listen yet (been in public places without headphones), a friend who shared this warned that the video has "various degrees of disturbing imagery". Not sure what...I haven't had a chance to watch/listen yet (been in public places without headphones), a friend who shared this warned that the video has "various degrees of disturbing imagery". Not sure what that entails, but the thumbnail has an image of the U.S. president and a certain late island owner. I do trust this friend on these kinds of things though.
Just thought I'd warn people before they clicked, Polyphia is good enough that I'll still give it a listen when I can.
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
Banazir Link ParentAre you a Brit? What you're describing is what we call a broiler in the States, at least in the regions I've lived.Are you a Brit? What you're describing is what we call a broiler in the States, at least in the regions I've lived.
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
Banazir Link ParentWhen was the last time you actually grilled your grilled cheese? It should be a griddled or skilleted cheese sandwich. Alton Brown has made the only true Grilled Cheese sandwich that I'm aware of.When was the last time you actually grilled your grilled cheese? It should be a griddled or skilleted cheese sandwich. Alton Brown has made the only true Grilled Cheese sandwich that I'm aware of.
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Comment on Would it make sense to wrap my Calibre library in a Git project? in ~tech
Banazir LinkI agree with delphi, and would go a step further to say that git isn't a good tool for backups at all. Yes, it can function as an incremental backup tool, but it really isn't designed for that...I agree with delphi, and would go a step further to say that git isn't a good tool for backups at all. Yes, it can function as an incremental backup tool, but it really isn't designed for that purpose. It's great for projects where you are intentionally making changes to individual files. It's not so great for managing large files that remain mostly static. You'll likely have to pull in Git LFS, and general advice recommends against situations where you lean on it as much as possible.
Without knowing your existing backup solution and the reason behind you moving away, it's going to be difficult to recommend alternatives. Personally, I have a local HDD for "live" backups that gets archived and pushed to Backblaze werkly, as well as a Nextcloud server for secondary file access. Any actual code projects are excluded from both and are stored on various git servers.
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Comment on GOG apologies for emailing Nazi runes to its followers in ~games
Banazir Link ParentThe devs stated on Reddit that they explicitly removed runes with Nazi associations, even though it was extra work to do so. GoG could have used one of the runes that the game uses, but instead...The devs stated on Reddit that they explicitly removed runes with Nazi associations, even though it was extra work to do so. GoG could have used one of the runes that the game uses, but instead they sent what they did. There is no good reason for them to have picked the runes that they did, and their response shows they knew what those two lightning bolts represented.
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Comment on The one-and-done pen? in ~hobbies
Banazir Link ParentI myself am partial to the Pentel Sharp line, specifically the P209. I've been using a pair of them that I got for college a dozen years back, and somehow I haven't lost them! They're a bit...I myself am partial to the Pentel Sharp line, specifically the P209. I've been using a pair of them that I got for college a dozen years back, and somehow I haven't lost them! They're a bit cheaper than the GraphGear, but they're still a solid long-lasting choice.
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Comment on The one-and-done pen? in ~hobbies
Banazir Link ParentThe same one fits the Sport too, I think. I got a clip and had a huge increase in pocket uncappings, so I took the clip back off.The same one fits the Sport too, I think. I got a clip and had a huge increase in pocket uncappings, so I took the clip back off.
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Comment on The one-and-done pen? in ~hobbies
Banazir Link ParentI carry a Kaweco Sport in my pocket daily, and the only time the nib leaks is when I don't tighten the cap and it unscrews in my pocket. Even then the "leak" is just the nib draining the same way...I carry a Kaweco Sport in my pocket daily, and the only time the nib leaks is when I don't tighten the cap and it unscrews in my pocket. Even then the "leak" is just the nib draining the same way it would if you kept it pressed against paper. I found that not having a pocket clip actually helps, since the cap and body lack enough grip to unscrew themselves accidentally but a clip provides a leverage point. I recommend finding a pen with a screw-on cap, there's plenty of good options out there.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #6: Vote for the next four surveys we do! (Results) in ~talk
Banazir Link ParentNot all pants have a buttonhole or fly. Leggings or sweatpants don't (some have a drawstring, but it's not connected to the main hole section), same with bicycle shorts. Thus, for the purpose of...Not all pants have a buttonhole or fly. Leggings or sweatpants don't (some have a drawstring, but it's not connected to the main hole section), same with bicycle shorts. Thus, for the purpose of this exercise I'm choosing to ignore them. They are inconveniences like air resistance or friction in physics.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #6: Vote for the next four surveys we do! (Results) in ~talk
Banazir Link ParentFollow-up with this logic: how many holes does a pair of pants or shorts have? That's just two straws that share an end, so is it one hole, two, or three?Follow-up with this logic: how many holes does a pair of pants or shorts have? That's just two straws that share an end, so is it one hole, two, or three?
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Comment on New "old school" gadgets? in ~tech
Banazir LinkSince you mentioned your keyboard - Unicomp Keyboards! They're manufacturing genuine IBM Model M keyboards - they didn't just purchase the patents and rights to the designs, they bought the...Since you mentioned your keyboard - Unicomp Keyboards! They're manufacturing genuine IBM Model M keyboards - they didn't just purchase the patents and rights to the designs, they bought the original manufacturing equipment. Their main product is the New Model M which uses the modern 104 key layout, but they do sell the Classic 101-key layout and a Mini M (10keyless) option.
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Comment on What do folks carry in their hiking/backpacking/camping first aid kits these days? in ~hobbies
Banazir Link ParentMy friend and I were going to backpack at a small state park a couple hours away, and the day before our trip we found out the whole place was closed for a managed deer hunt! Hopefully most parks...My friend and I were going to backpack at a small state park a couple hours away, and the day before our trip we found out the whole place was closed for a managed deer hunt! Hopefully most parks would do the same to avoid tragedy, but they're so underfunded now that I don't know if they can anymore.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk
Banazir LinkMy "yes" needs context. Most pizza places I've tried do pineapple on pizza poorly - they just slap it on and throw the whole thing in the oven. The pineapple stays wet and doesn't heat evenly,...My "yes" needs context. Most pizza places I've tried do pineapple on pizza poorly - they just slap it on and throw the whole thing in the oven. The pineapple stays wet and doesn't heat evenly, leading to cool pockets where everything else is deliciously warm.
I've had a few good ones where the pineapple is grilled/seared beforehand. The sugars caramelize and the surface juices dry off while the inside stays moist. The entire fruit gets a better depth of flavor and the surprise cold pockets are eliminated, leading to a much better taste and feel. I genuinely believe that most pineapple pizza haters should try this at some point - it won't change every mind, but it will change some (like me!).
The majority of my general-purpose tool set (pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, etc) is from a kit I bought when I was six. I had to replace the hammer when the fiberglass handle broke on the one from the kit, but everything else has stuck around. 25 years later, the kit is going strong!