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  1. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games

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    So what’s the Poland bit about?

    So what’s the Poland bit about?

  2. Comment on Reddit overtakes TikTok in UK thanks to search algorithms and gen Z in ~tech

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    Yes, and I can see why he didn’t do it from a practical standpoint. And Reddit isn’t too big to fail, but it does stifle forums in general (too easy to set up and then find other subreddits).

    Yes, and I can see why he didn’t do it from a practical standpoint.

    And Reddit isn’t too big to fail, but it does stifle forums in general (too easy to set up and then find other subreddits).

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Tildes Minecraft - Season 3 Launch Day in ~games

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    How big is the world (ie how far away is the edge)?

    How big is the world (ie how far away is the edge)?

  4. Comment on Tildes Minecraft - Season 3 Launch Day in ~games

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    What’s the best way to install mods these days?

    What’s the best way to install mods these days?

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Reddit overtakes TikTok in UK thanks to search algorithms and gen Z in ~tech

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    I still think Apollo should have launched a Reddit competitor which automatically switched to on blocking the API access. Yes it would have been a huge undertaking, but it would also have made a...

    I still think Apollo should have launched a Reddit competitor which automatically switched to on blocking the API access. Yes it would have been a huge undertaking, but it would also have made a huge Reddit competitor overnight.

    5 votes

  6. Comment on AI friends too cheap to meter in ~tech

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    I think it was more the curse of the struggling to return to something. I read it when I had other important things to do, so had to put it down for a while. Then I tried to read it again and it...

    I think it was more the curse of the struggling to return to something. I read it when I had other important things to do, so had to put it down for a while. Then I tried to read it again and it was too familiar to be engaging but not so familiar I knew what happened. When that happens I often struggle to get back into it (that and falling asleep during a film or tv show)! It’s been over a decade since I last tried, so maybe I will try again, I keep seeing it mentioned in a positive light!

    3 votes

  7. Comment on AI friends too cheap to meter in ~tech

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    I tried reading that but could never get past the first 100 pages

    I tried reading that but could never get past the first 100 pages

    3 votes

  8. Comment on AI friends too cheap to meter in ~tech

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    Also it’s literally the main plot point from an episode of black mirror S2e1: Be right back

    Also it’s literally the main plot point from an episode of black mirror S2e1: Be right back

    11 votes

  9. Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk

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    Thanks for being that person that helps!

    Thanks for being that person that helps!

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk

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    As I mentioned in another comment, it’s a bit of an esoteric area and with some associations and deductions it might link to my real world identity which I don’t want to do, sorry! But don’t...

    As I mentioned in another comment, it’s a bit of an esoteric area and with some associations and deductions it might link to my real world identity which I don’t want to do, sorry! But don’t worry, it’s not particularly impactful or exciting, so you aren’t missing anything!

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk

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    The genius bit was a reviewer being rather charitable to a slightly clever methodology choice, but I appreciated it!

    The genius bit was a reviewer being rather charitable to a slightly clever methodology choice, but I appreciated it!

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk

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    I probably wouldn’t have been able to publish if I didn’t involve an academic at the end for the final draft, as you do need some link to be taken seriously as I understand it. As I mentioned in...

    I probably wouldn’t have been able to publish if I didn’t involve an academic at the end for the final draft, as you do need some link to be taken seriously as I understand it.
    As I mentioned in another comment, while I would love to share, it might link my real world identity as it’s a bit of an esoteric subject area, which I want to avoid.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk

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    Ah, I’m conflicted, I want to share, but it’s esoteric enough that it would probably with a bit of detective work link my real world identity to tildes which I like to keep separate (sorry!). Rest...

    Ah, I’m conflicted, I want to share, but it’s esoteric enough that it would probably with a bit of detective work link my real world identity to tildes which I like to keep separate (sorry!). Rest assured it’s not a particularly interesting or impactful!

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk

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    I managed to get a paper accepted for publication (with very good feedback from the reviewers including the word “genius”). I’m not an academic, and I did it in my free time with very limited...

    I managed to get a paper accepted for publication (with very good feedback from the reviewers including the word “genius”). I’m not an academic, and I did it in my free time with very limited support (just editing the final draft). It’s not that uncommon, but I’m proud of it, especially because I managed to do it completely self motivated and outside of an academic institution.

    I don’t get to brag about it much as where I work they mostly don’t particularly care, and outside work people don’t understand why I am proud!

    28 votes

  15. Comment on Help me enjoy Baldur's Gate 3 in ~games

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    I enjoy it, but I still haven’t finished the game! I think you sound like you are getting stuck in the perfectionist streak. You can play the game however you want really, but I guess getting all...

    I enjoy it, but I still haven’t finished the game! I think you sound like you are getting stuck in the perfectionist streak. You can play the game however you want really, but I guess getting all the companions is quite important.
    If I were you I would roll into one of three ways of playing:

    1. The perfectionist reloader- try lots of different branch options and see which one gives a good option at the end that you are happy with
    2. Commit to just making a decision with the knowledge that by not trying to find the ‘best way’ to play you maintain a good level of replayability for years to come
    3. Commit to a character type and make decisions that fit that persons character. I haven’t done this as much as I would like but it is my plan for my next play through!
    8 votes

  16. Comment on Leaving Apple behind after eighteen years in ~tech

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    I’ve only read your more recent version, but for me the background pattern with lots of shapes underneath made it hard to read, even though it was darkened.

    I’ve only read your more recent version, but for me the background pattern with lots of shapes underneath made it hard to read, even though it was darkened.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Tildes Minecraft - Get hyped countdown thread in ~games

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    Designing bits of my own, but if we can get a copy of the world at the end, using anything anyone makes!

    Designing bits of my own, but if we can get a copy of the world at the end, using anything anyone makes!

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Tildes Minecraft - Get hyped countdown thread in ~games

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    So I’ve not really done much before but plan to this time at least a little. I prefer survival style, but instead I’m going to try use the Minecraft world as a memory palace, so try create some...

    So I’ve not really done much before but plan to this time at least a little. I prefer survival style, but instead I’m going to try use the Minecraft world as a memory palace, so try create some more interesting architectures!

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Good News Everyone! in ~news

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    Or alternatively there are no financial barriers to recording each individuals every online action for eternity? Sounds like the death knell for privacy tbh. Do we really need to record most of...

    Or alternatively there are no financial barriers to recording each individuals every online action for eternity? Sounds like the death knell for privacy tbh. Do we really need to record most of the information or data we do?

    5 votes

  20. Comment on You’re probably using the wrong dictionary in ~books

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    I would be interested if anyone knows of any other good reference books that are useful in a similar way. I find etymology interesting and useful, and as I’m sure others are aware etymonline.com...

    I would be interested if anyone knows of any other good reference books that are useful in a similar way.
    I find etymology interesting and useful, and as I’m sure others are aware etymonline.com is an excellent resource for this, and I think improves understanding of use of words.
    Does anyone have anything else they find useful?

    6 votes