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Comment on I’m falling in love with the Revelation Space universe in ~books
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Bifrost51 Link ParentNot sure why, but I've been thinking about Ghost in the Shell lately and feeling the itch to watch the movies and SAC again. I remember liking SAC because of the aesthetic, animation, characters,...Not sure why, but I've been thinking about Ghost in the Shell lately and feeling the itch to watch the movies and SAC again. I remember liking SAC because of the aesthetic, animation, characters, action, etc. but I distinctly remember not really understanding what was going on at some points, so you're not alone, maybe we're both thick? haha
This was a long time ago though, so I'm excited to watch it again and see if I understand more this time around.
'95 is absolutely one of my top movies ever, your review made me excited to watch SAC, seeing you rate it so similar to the movie.
I also finished reading the manga a couple of weeks ago (GitS1, I still have 1.5 and 2 pending) and that definitely flew over my head more often than not. It did have some very cool concepts and the art is amazing.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - Book nomination and discussion thread in ~books
Bifrost51 Link ParentHave you read Piranesi, by the same author? I really enjoyed that one and I've been meaning to read Mr. Norell, but I had no idea it was a thick book, piranesi is quite short. If you've read...Have you read Piranesi, by the same author? I really enjoyed that one and I've been meaning to read Mr. Norell, but I had no idea it was a thick book, piranesi is quite short.
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Comment on Israeli cops accused of beating Palestinian detainee, branding him with Star of David in ~news
Bifrost51 Link Parent**Edit: ** Sorry, I thought you were replying to me and asking about examples for the protests! It's been happening non-stop once a week for the last 8 months now, so pretty common. News from back...**Edit: **
Sorry, I thought you were replying to me and asking about examples for the protests!It's been happening non-stop once a week for the last 8 months now, so pretty common. News from back in March were already mentioning how the protests had been happening for 11 weeks
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-65004993Some more links, if you google "Israel protests Netanyahu" you'll find loads of news articles about it, with all the different dates from these last 8 months
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-protesters-keep-pressure-netanyahu-after-judicial-turmoil-2023-07-29/
https://apnews.com/article/israel-protest-netanyahu-judicial-overhaul-3f3d7221195121dd74dfd3fe8fed21a8
https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2023/jul/25/thousands-in-israel-protest-against-netanyahus-judicial-overhaul-in-picturesI obviously have a bias. I've met a lot of Israelis through my partner (Family and friends), and since we wouldn't have any interest in associating with far-right people, most of my experience is with people critical of the government, so you could say I have confirmation bias... But still, 8 months of non-stop protests makes me think most Israelis are not happy with the situation at all. I can't imagine my country protesting for 8 months in a row
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Comment on Israeli cops accused of beating Palestinian detainee, branding him with Star of David in ~news
Bifrost51 Link ParentThere are protests and people actively speaking out. There's been big protests going on for 33 weeks in a row now...There are protests and people actively speaking out. There's been big protests going on for 33 weeks in a row now
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-08-19/ty-article-live/protesters-return-to-israels-streets-against-judicial-overhaul-for-the-33rd-week-in-a-row/0000018a-0daf-d8f3-af9f-fdff60620000
My partner has Israeli family and was there a couple of weeks ago and saw the end of one, she said it was massive. It's happening in several places too, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Caesarea, etc. -
Comment on Twitter threatens legal action against US nonprofit that tracks hate speech in ~tech
Bifrost51 Link ParentJesus, those examples given are brutal... Absolutely impossible to defendJesus, those examples given are brutal... Absolutely impossible to defend
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Comment on Advice for a week in Jeju, South Korea in ~travel
Bifrost51 Link ParentOoh didn’t know about those YouTube channels, will be checking them out, thanks!Ooh didn’t know about those YouTube channels, will be checking them out, thanks!
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Comment on Advice for a week in Jeju, South Korea in ~travel
Bifrost51 Link ParentAh yeah, we were thinking about getting a rental car for Jeju. Yeomiji looks really good, definitely writing that down, thanks!Ah yeah, we were thinking about getting a rental car for Jeju. Yeomiji looks really good, definitely writing that down, thanks!
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Advice for a week in Jeju, South Korea
Hi! I'm planning a big trip to Korea (Month-long), and have most of it planned out already. The only big thing I have left is where to stay in Jeju Island. For context, we'll be staying in Seoul...
Hi!
I'm planning a big trip to Korea (Month-long), and have most of it planned out already. The only big thing I have left is where to stay in Jeju Island.
For context, we'll be staying in Seoul for two weeks before Jeju (working remotely, not so much of a holiday) and doing some evening trips, and day-trips. Jeju is our first stop after Seoul, and we'll stay there for a week (6 nights).We're trying to organize Jeju so that we have the first half of it be more hiking oriented, and the second half more beach-y and relaxed.
So far we're leaning towards staying in Seowigpo for 3 nights and then go somewhere in the north. Main names we've seen recommended for the north have been Hamdeok or Aewol, but we're open to suggestions.
So yeah, any advice on where to stay, what to do, etc. is very welcome!
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Comment on What upcoming books are you looking forward to? in ~books
Bifrost51 LinkLooking forward the new (And probably last?) book in the Southern Reach trilogy (Quadrilogy now I guess), Absolution, by Jeff Vandermeer. I think Annihilation, the first book in the series, is...Looking forward the new (And probably last?) book in the Southern Reach trilogy (Quadrilogy now I guess), Absolution, by Jeff Vandermeer.
I think Annihilation, the first book in the series, is probably my favorite book. Such a weird atmosphere to it. I remember reading it in a couple of days getting completely sucked in, and immediately buying the second and third books even before I finished the first.
I really thought the story was done in book three and that we wouldn't be getting any more books in that setting, so I'm supper happy the author decided to tell more stories in that world -
Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Bifrost51 LinkI’ve never been a big fan of TessseracT, but they just released a new song, War of Being, from the new album and goddamn I can’t stop listening to it https://youtu.be/UnkpPIupQxM Downside is that...I’ve never been a big fan of TessseracT, but they just released a new song, War of Being, from the new album and goddamn I can’t stop listening to it
https://youtu.be/UnkpPIupQxMDownside is that I still don’t really like their previous albums that much, so I can’t even listen to them while I wait for the new album…
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Comment on What comics books are you reading these days? in ~comics
Bifrost51 Link ParentI'll second what moocow1452 said and recommend Nice House by the Lake (And everything else he said tbh). Really good. The art is amazing in it. It might not be the easiest for a newcomer, though....I'll second what moocow1452 said and recommend Nice House by the Lake (And everything else he said tbh). Really good. The art is amazing in it.
It might not be the easiest for a newcomer, though. I was confused by some of the characters (I wasn't sure who was who for a while), but other than that it's really good and short-ish. The story isn't finished though, so bear that in mind.And to throw a couple more in, I'll mention Black Hole, about a sexually transmitted disease that causes mutations, and Uzumaki, which is a manga by Junji Ito, very well known for his horror stories.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Bifrost51 LinkI'm just starting Death's End, the third part of Cixun Liu Three Body Problem trilogy. I liked the first book (Three Body Problem), but it had some slow slouches that took me a while to get...I'm just starting Death's End, the third part of Cixun Liu Three Body Problem trilogy.
I liked the first book (Three Body Problem), but it had some slow slouches that took me a while to get through. The end of the first book was amazing though, and made me jump to the second part (The dark forest) straight away. This one was amazing from start to finish, I'm looking forward to see how the story continues (And finishes) in Death's End... So far so good!
I really really liked the ideas on Revelation Space and Redemption Ark, but by the end of both books (more so with Redemption Ark I think) I felt like there was a lot of missed opportunities with it.
Not really sure how to explain it, but while I was reading them I kept expecting a grandiose ending that introduced good concepts or tied previously introduced concepts together, but it always felt like it was falling short of that.
From your message it feels like it only gets worse. I was taking a break from them, but now I might not finish them...
I do like the ideas and concepts that Reynolds introduces, so I might read some of his other books. Poseidon's Children sounds like it'd be interesting.