BuckyMcMonks's recent activity
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Comment on More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested across US campuses in ~news
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Comment on More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested across US campuses in ~news
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentYes, there's plenty of nuance. I generally agree with you, esp regarding solutions. Let's all stop killing each other.Yes, there's plenty of nuance. I generally agree with you, esp regarding solutions. Let's all stop killing each other.
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Comment on More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested across US campuses in ~news
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentYou're right, he's a straunch supporter of Israel and I wouldn't expect that to change as RFK Sr. was assassinated by a Palestinian. However, I am too old to trust voters to be rational or...You're right, he's a straunch supporter of Israel and I wouldn't expect that to change as RFK Sr. was assassinated by a Palestinian. However, I am too old to trust voters to be rational or informed in their (protest) votes, and it appears there are a number of independents that are disenchanted with the two other choices on offer.
Succinctly, RFK Jr. is a spoiler, and we don't know how yet.
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Comment on More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested across US campuses in ~news
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentThere's a lot of talk about an aged president dying in office, but I feel like this is the unspoken damage of having a much older president. There is a generational gap about how Israel is...There's a lot of talk about an aged president dying in office, but I feel like this is the unspoken damage of having a much older president. There is a generational gap about how Israel is understood in the modern world. I first heard this idea from The Ezra Klein Podcast (would recommend, esp for policy wonks), and I tend to agree with it. Paraphrasing:
The oldest living generation views Israel as a success story and its burgeoning state a haven for Jews escaping generations of persecution.
One generation younger sees them as an established regional power that has defended itself against attacks from its neighbours that intended to destroy it outright.
The youngest generation sees Israel as oppressors and colonialists because of their occupation of Gaza and the West Bank.
I don't envy the job of a president, I think it is full of Kobayashi Maru, but if Biden can't figure out how to bridge this gap, I think there will be trouble in November. If the youth turn out and vote RFK or just stay home....
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Comment on ‘Escape From Tarkov’ fans are outraged at new $250 pay-to-win edition in ~games
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentIt is, and I'll be watching this week's WAN Show for sure.It is, and I'll be watching this week's WAN Show for sure.
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Comment on Happy 6th Birthday, Tildes! in ~tildes
BuckyMcMonks LinkThanks @Deimos and all the users that make Tildes what it is: a vibrant and respectful community. Also, evidently, a Taurus 3:-)Thanks @Deimos and all the users that make Tildes what it is: a vibrant and respectful community.
Also, evidently, a Taurus 3:-)
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Comment on Where are you on the spectrum of vacation planning? Detailed to the hour or floating like a leaf in the wind? in ~travel
BuckyMcMonks LinkMy partner and I have two types of vacation: city and beach. A city vacation, say Rome or New York City, is more well-planned, while a beach vacation is very loose. They each serve their purpose,...My partner and I have two types of vacation: city and beach. A city vacation, say Rome or New York City, is more well-planned, while a beach vacation is very loose. They each serve their purpose, and they have some things in common, probably due to the type of people we are.
Either way, we will have some flags on an offline Google Map. In the city, these will be predominantly restaurants, but also points of interest, a grocery, and our accommodations. On the beach it'll be our spot, some beaches nearby, some restaurants, and a grocery.
Few of these things will be obligations, although we'll have some "must see" items and tickets/reservations for them, if possible. In Tokyo, for example, we made it to Team Labs - highly recommended! - but missed out on the Miyazaki Museum - couldn't get tickets :(.
We use some apps to keep track of things (Tripit, Kayak) and we book flights and accommodations as far ahead as we can (usually 6-12 weeks). I feel like these two pieces are the most organized we are.
We've done some long-term travel (10+ months) , as well, so we're very much in sync with each other about most things.
If I don't know anything about a place, I'll chatgpt some suggestions to get me started. It's a good aggregator!
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Comment on Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient in ~enviro
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentWe all are, friend. But we're beautiful, too.We all are, friend. But we're beautiful, too.
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Comment on Over ten years after its Kickstarter campaign and Alpha launch, 7 Days to Die is finally leaving Early Access in ~games
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentThat's an excellent friend group to have grown up with! Lovely to hear that and that you were able to all keep it going through the years. I'm lucky enough to have a committed D&D group, so all is...That's an excellent friend group to have grown up with! Lovely to hear that and that you were able to all keep it going through the years. I'm lucky enough to have a committed D&D group, so all is not lost :)
That is enough for me, and a drop in multiplayer game here and there will let me try some new stuff out, too.
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Comment on Over ten years after its Kickstarter campaign and Alpha launch, 7 Days to Die is finally leaving Early Access in ~games
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentHot tip. My main issue isn't a lack of friends but rather that the most difficult quest is scheduling. Drop in is where it's at for adult folk.Hot tip. My main issue isn't a lack of friends but rather that the most difficult quest is scheduling. Drop in is where it's at for adult folk.
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Comment on Over ten years after its Kickstarter campaign and Alpha launch, 7 Days to Die is finally leaving Early Access in ~games
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentGreat, thanks for the info. This will be on my list of possible party games if I ever make friends ;)Great, thanks for the info. This will be on my list of possible party games if I ever make friends ;)
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Comment on Over ten years after its Kickstarter campaign and Alpha launch, 7 Days to Die is finally leaving Early Access in ~games
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentNoted. I figured it was a lot more action, although the scrounging and crafting I think would be similar, although with a focus on weekly base defence as you mentioned. Strictly multiplayer, or is...Noted. I figured it was a lot more action, although the scrounging and crafting I think would be similar, although with a focus on weekly base defence as you mentioned.
Strictly multiplayer, or is it possible to play solo? Reviews seem to indicate both...
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Comment on Over ten years after its Kickstarter campaign and Alpha launch, 7 Days to Die is finally leaving Early Access in ~games
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentHave you ever played The Long Dark? This looks like that, but with zombies and base building. Granted that makes it a very different game, but if that's what it is like then I might give it a shot.Have you ever played The Long Dark? This looks like that, but with zombies and base building. Granted that makes it a very different game, but if that's what it is like then I might give it a shot.
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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentJust wanted to add a voice of support. Furry friends are forever, even when they aren't. Be secure in the knowledge that Quincy lived the best love because you loved him. He was safe, secure, and...Just wanted to add a voice of support. Furry friends are forever, even when they aren't. Be secure in the knowledge that Quincy lived the best love because you loved him. He was safe, secure, and loved; that's a good life by my count.
All the best, friend. Please take care of yourself and the rest of Quincy's family.
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Comment on Have you had a life-altering change in who you are? in ~talk
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentA valuable skill for the social chameleon. I have a similar ability as I grew up in a very small town and have lived in large cities. It does come in handy on occasion!A valuable skill for the social chameleon. I have a similar ability as I grew up in a very small town and have lived in large cities. It does come in handy on occasion!
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Comment on Have you had a life-altering change in who you are? in ~talk
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentPlease don't be ashamed! You did the work, and you bettered yourself. Rejoice. I am proud of you :)This is the thing I am most ashamed about myself. It took a lot of personal growth to overcome this.
Please don't be ashamed! You did the work, and you bettered yourself. Rejoice. I am proud of you :)
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Comment on 5.25-inch floppy disks expected to help run San Francisco trains until 2030 in ~transport
BuckyMcMonks LinkWhen they'll transition to 3.5 inch!When they'll transition to 3.5 inch!
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Comment on Best "dad" jokes and puns! in ~talk
BuckyMcMonks Link Parent<3 Excellent topic, thx for posting!<3
Excellent topic, thx for posting!
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Comment on Best "dad" jokes and puns! in ~talk
BuckyMcMonks LinkMigrating geese fly in the shape of a 'v', but one side is always shorter than the other. Do you know why that is? Because there are fewer geese on that side.Migrating geese fly in the shape of a 'v', but one side is always shorter than the other. Do you know why that is?
Because there are fewer geese on that side.
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Comment on If we can't block users can we at least filter out topics posted by those users? in ~tildes
BuckyMcMonks Link ParentJust dropped in to say how much I love this turn of phrase. If ever there is a blocking function, this one will keep you off my personal block list @DanBC.tedious bloviating cunts
Just dropped in to say how much I love this turn of phrase. If ever there is a blocking function, this one will keep you off my personal block list @DanBC.
Fair point, however polling suggested a Clinton victory and (iirc at least some polling) a Biden loss. I'm not confident in polling, esp this far from election day. It's not accurate and too many things can change.