Coupaholic's recent activity
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
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Comment on Retired Maj. David Grusch tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs in ~society
Coupaholic Link ParentIt's a common thing these days. I don't mind UFO believers getting moments in the spotlight. It's when all the flat earthers, moon landing deniers and anti-vaxers get given similar exposure it...It's a common thing these days.
I don't mind UFO believers getting moments in the spotlight. It's when all the flat earthers, moon landing deniers and anti-vaxers get given similar exposure it becomes dangerous.
The BBC have landed in hot water a few times for giving a platform to these nutcases.
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Comment on Why is Elon Musk doing what he is to Twitter? in ~tech
Coupaholic Link ParentReminds me of the popular saying: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity." Furthermore, despite all the conspiracy nuts working hard to prove otherwise,...Reminds me of the popular saying:
"Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity."
Furthermore, despite all the conspiracy nuts working hard to prove otherwise, life is rarely that crazy and the boring, reasonable explanation is often the correct one.
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Comment on Indiana Jones 5 could be Disney's biggest box office disaster since John Carter in ~movies
Coupaholic LinkDunno if Franchise Fatigue is a thing, but I have it. Feels like most new entertainment content these days is another sequel/prequel/TV adaptation. Disney especially are busy at work draining...Dunno if Franchise Fatigue is a thing, but I have it. Feels like most new entertainment content these days is another sequel/prequel/TV adaptation.
Disney especially are busy at work draining everything they can out of the Marvel and Star Wars universes. Not very surprising they're going through the backlog of other loved franchises too.
It's exhausting. So when this movie came out I just wasn't interested enough to check it out.
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Comment on What is your favorite small internet forum? Whats your favorite story/drama from it? in ~tech
Coupaholic LinkThe Egosoft forums. Years ago I bought and binged on X3TC for hours. It's a slow burn game with a steep learning curve, so the community was very helpful with advice. One part of this forum was...The Egosoft forums.
Years ago I bought and binged on X3TC for hours. It's a slow burn game with a steep learning curve, so the community was very helpful with advice.
One part of this forum was the Creative Universe. Players shared stories about the progress in their games. Some even weaved a narrative into it too. Me and a few other players all collaborated on one such story.
It was good fun, and probably the best online community experience I ever had. It might even still be going today.
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Comment on What is weighing heavily on you this week? in ~talk
Coupaholic LinkMy son. He will be 2 in a few months, and he's well into the "terrible 2's" phase. But over the last few days he hasn't been himself. He's been clinging to daycare staff more than usual. His...My son.
He will be 2 in a few months, and he's well into the "terrible 2's" phase. But over the last few days he hasn't been himself.
He's been clinging to daycare staff more than usual. His appetite has changed (he's always eaten, even if feeling poorly). It's just not like him to be this bad. Temperature is fine and no one knows what the matter is.
Got in a little trouble at work because I had to disappear to collect him. I can't afford to keep doing that. I hope he's not doing this on purpose to come home earlier than normal.
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Comment on Remote work to wipe out $800 billion from office values, McKinsey says in ~life
Coupaholic Link ParentAgreed. I'm UK based and they've tried to do the same thing here. Half the government probably own property in the city. They just want their excessive rent back.Agreed. I'm UK based and they've tried to do the same thing here. Half the government probably own property in the city. They just want their excessive rent back.
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Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk
Coupaholic LinkProbably singing to the choir here, but reality TV. I get following people's professions. What I don't get is shows following celebrities. Should I care what a Kardashian is doing today, or the...Probably singing to the choir here, but reality TV.
I get following people's professions. What I don't get is shows following celebrities. Should I care what a Kardashian is doing today, or the house some B lister lives at?
It's wierd to me.
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Comment on What films did you love in your late teens to mid twenties? What makes a good young adult film? in ~movies
Coupaholic LinkWhen I was a kid, Big Trouble in Little China was my jam. I remember another family we were once very close with. Every time they came over for dinner their sons, my sister and me would be in the...When I was a kid, Big Trouble in Little China was my jam.
I remember another family we were once very close with. Every time they came over for dinner their sons, my sister and me would be in the living room watching this movie while the parents were in the dining room chatting.
Then I went through a phase of Manga movies. Ghost in the Shell, Blackjack, Vampire Hunter D all got watched regularly.
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Comment on Getting older and nostalgia - what do you miss? in ~talk
Coupaholic LinkI hit the big 4-0 next year, and one thing I am starting to miss is my body. I miss being able to stay up until silly o'clock, drinking and eating what I want and still be able to get out of bed...I hit the big 4-0 next year, and one thing I am starting to miss is my body.
I miss being able to stay up until silly o'clock, drinking and eating what I want and still be able to get out of bed the next day fresh and alert with my waist measurement unaffected.
I miss not feeling aches in my lower back if I have sat at my desk for too long, my feet killing me after a long walk, or bending down without making some sort of strained groaning sound.
I'm cool with getting older (I'll make a fantastic grumpy old fart) but I'm not looking forward to the physical side of it.
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Comment on Artists you love, and are surprised are not more popular than they are? in ~music
Coupaholic LinkNarco. They've only had one album released to date as far as I know, Control of the Stereo. Heard their music featured on the Driv3r video game and loved it. I haven't heard anything similar to it...Narco.
They've only had one album released to date as far as I know, Control of the Stereo.
Heard their music featured on the Driv3r video game and loved it. I haven't heard anything similar to it since (not that I have been searching hard for it.)
Seems like they've since disappeared off the planet.
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Comment on How do you stay motivated in work? in ~life
Coupaholic LinkI don't feel as motivated as I used to be when it comes to work. During uni days I dreamed of being the career type. Fancy job, city living...you know. Then I worked for a time. Doesn't matter...I don't feel as motivated as I used to be when it comes to work.
During uni days I dreamed of being the career type. Fancy job, city living...you know. Then I worked for a time. Doesn't matter what the job was, or what industry I was working in. The universal truths when it comes to employment are:
- Your employer does not give a shit about you
- Going 'above and beyond' does not grant you any favours
- Being a career orientated person is a waste of time and effort
Perhaps I'm being overly cynical, but that's just my own experiences talking. It just clicked one day. Why the hell should I work my arse off trying to be the best employee I can, when I can coast along and do the bare minimum for the same thanks and wage (and probably still out-perform the slackers.)
So that's what I do now. It's all about a proper work/life balance.
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Comment on Anger from voice actors as NSFW mods use AI deepfakes to replicate their voices in ~games
Coupaholic Link ParentI would hope that the law catches up as time goes on. As far as I am concerned, your voice, appearance and mannerisms are all details that can be considered personal identifiers and like any other...In the US, there's already a precedent that voices cannot be copyrighted
I would hope that the law catches up as time goes on. As far as I am concerned, your voice, appearance and mannerisms are all details that can be considered personal identifiers and like any other personal information, should be protected.
Deep fakes and AI imagery is only going to get more sophisticated and realistic as time goes on. Don't want a repeat of the lack of customer protections with digital products because the law couldn't keep up with the times.
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Comment on What are your favourite dad jokes? in ~talk
Coupaholic (edited )LinkI know a couple of naughty ones. Two Vampires walk into a bar. One orders a glass of fresh blood. The other asks for a mug of hot water. The blood Vampire asks "why didn't you order blood too, are...I know a couple of naughty ones.
Two Vampires walk into a bar. One orders a glass of fresh blood. The other asks for a mug of hot water.
The blood Vampire asks "why didn't you order blood too, are you alright?"
His friend pulls a used tampon out of his pocket, turns and says "it's OK, I bought a tea bag."
A friend of mine was out all night. He came into the kitchen at breakfast time because he had to tell me something.
"This new bar was amazing! The staff were gorgeous, great music and decent drinks. The best part is the solid gold urinals in the mens toilet!"
He was still going on about this 'amazing' bar when I hear a knock on the door. I leave him in the kitchen to answer it. It's a policeman and another gentleman I don't recognise, but looks very upset.
"Excuse me sir, would you be the gentleman who attended the Gala club last night?"
I shake my head, and ask what this is about. The policeman turns to the other guy.
"This is a musician who performed on stage at the club. He was playing saxophone when someone at this address climbed on stage and...well..."
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Comment on Let's talk nostalgia in ~talk
Coupaholic LinkOut of all the normal triggers, smells do it for me. Freshly cut grass always reminds me of summertime for example. Recently my wife wore a specific scent and it had a big nostalgia hit - no clue...Out of all the normal triggers, smells do it for me.
Freshly cut grass always reminds me of summertime for example. Recently my wife wore a specific scent and it had a big nostalgia hit - no clue where I smelt it before now but my nose certainly remembered it!
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Comment on What would you do to survive if you suddenly became famous? in ~talk
Coupaholic LinkI would assume this fame would be temporary, since I'd have no intention to stay in the spotlight. So, I'd try and milk it as best I can. Every offer I get I'd try to accommodate. Save up the...I would assume this fame would be temporary, since I'd have no intention to stay in the spotlight.
So, I'd try and milk it as best I can. Every offer I get I'd try to accommodate. Save up the cash. Maybe do a little social media thing on the side, like a YouTube channel or an AMA? Just more my own entertainment rather than anything else.
Then just wait it out, and enjoy my earnings once I'm back to blessed obscurity.
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Comment on What is "that part" for you in any game? in ~games
Coupaholic LinkDante's Inferno on the PS3. Loved that game, but you can't ignore that the devs got lazier as you progress. Once you're near the end it's recycled enemies and dull environments. All this I could...Dante's Inferno on the PS3.
Loved that game, but you can't ignore that the devs got lazier as you progress. Once you're near the end it's recycled enemies and dull environments.
All this I could forgive, but Malebolge. It sounds so cool in the original epic, but here it's a collection of 'challenge' tasks. Kill x enemies with this weapon and such. It is painfully dull to get through. And the worst one was needing to stay off the ground. You had to delay a specific execution animation just enough to fill time. Took forever!
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Comment on /r/IAmA mods to stop hosting celebrity AMAs, verifying identities, and more in ~tech
Coupaholic Link ParentWhy pay a salary for a good service when people would tolerate a less-than-average service for free? That's how business is done these days. Cut as many corners as you can for as much profit as...Why pay a salary for a good service when people would tolerate a less-than-average service for free?
That's how business is done these days. Cut as many corners as you can for as much profit as you can.
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Comment on How many of you feel yourselves being drawn back to Reddit for the sake of niche communities and discussions? in ~talk
Coupaholic LinkNo. It's surprising to be honest. I used it often for years but now I have stopped I feel no need to go back for a peek. I feel better without it.No.
It's surprising to be honest. I used it often for years but now I have stopped I feel no need to go back for a peek. I feel better without it.
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Comment on How often do you visit your parents? in ~life
Coupaholic LinkDepending on schedules, I see my parents about once a week. We don't speak much outside these visits so there's often stuff to catch up on. Last year they moved to my area, but had lived t'up...Depending on schedules, I see my parents about once a week. We don't speak much outside these visits so there's often stuff to catch up on.
Last year they moved to my area, but had lived t'up north for a few years. In those days we saw them maybe twice a year, but video called often.
My in laws I met for the first time in May. They're overseas, and I have been with my wife for 6 years by then. It's tough to be far away from them sometimes.
I don't get much opportunity to listen to music these days.
I did have some time to myself in the car earlier in the week however, so put on a 'classic' 00's metal anthems playlist on Spotify. It had the usual suspects from SOAD, Korn, Linkin Park etc.
I felt very old. These are tunes from 20 odd years ago now and I can't wrap my head around the idea these songs are now considered 'classics.'