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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentJames is the second half of Garbage Time, with Dankpods being the other half. James is the mechanic for Garbage Time, so it is interesting to see that he has vast amount of knowledge for different...James Channel - Checking out retro / off-brand / jank video game hardware and electronics, or repair, or making extremely hacked-together janky projects
James is the second half of Garbage Time, with Dankpods being the other half. James is the mechanic for Garbage Time, so it is interesting to see that he has vast amount of knowledge for different things. And they do have some ahem interesting videos of what would happen if they replace the oil with something that is not really meant to be used in that way, just to see how long until the engine dies.
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Comment on What's something you've moved on from? in ~talk
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentI am in the same boat, I like the taste of beer and other liquor, and I really don't see the appeal of getting drunk, especially getting blacked out drunk and throwing up what you paid for. Which...If I am going to drink at this point, I am going to go to some kind of craft brewery and nurse a beer for like an hour. I really enjoy the taste of beer and the flavors that some breweries come up with, but I have no interest in getting drunk.
I am in the same boat, I like the taste of beer and other liquor, and I really don't see the appeal of getting drunk, especially getting blacked out drunk and throwing up what you paid for.
Which styles of beer do you typically go for? Or do you just pick flavors that sounds good when you do buy?
I tend to find that the sours being my favorite styles because I tend to find more "fun" flavors with them because the breweries tend to use either fruit to bring it back to being palatable for people to drink or a younger beer to to that, like Duchesse de Bourgogne (which has a sour cherry taste to it (and this is one of my favorite ones out there)) does with their sour beer.
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Comment on Recommendations needed: Favorite “comfort” movies in ~movies
CrazyProfessor02 LinkMy comfort films would be in no particular order: Any of Mel Brooks movies Princess Mononoke Castle in the Sky Tucker and Dale vs. Evil Ghost in the Shell The Original Trilogy and the Prequels for...My comfort films would be in no particular order:
- Any of Mel Brooks movies
- Princess Mononoke
- Castle in the Sky
- Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
- Ghost in the Shell
- The Original Trilogy and the Prequels for Star Wars
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- The Good, the Bad and the Weird
- Galaxy Quest
- Any of the Godzilla movies
- Any of the Wallace and Gromit shorts and movies
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Comment on What video games would you say have the best stories? Feel free to suggest more than one. in ~games
CrazyProfessor02 LinkBesides Warframe, I have been playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 that was kindly given to me by @xavdid during the Tildes Game Giveaway. Here is my thoughts, besides an embarrassing amount of time...Besides Warframe, I have been playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 that was kindly given to me by @xavdid during the Tildes Game Giveaway. Here is my thoughts, besides an embarrassing amount of time looking up as to why my truck would not go above 10 kmph (I completely forgot that shifting was a thing despite playing other driving/racing games before), the game is really fun if you like spending time going from point A to point B and building up a business from the ground up. To which, I do find that gameplay loop fun. I do find playing it to be relaxing and completely different in terms of pacing from my usually game that I play. It is nice to shut down my mind (although I shut it down enough to forget to shift into a higher gear) and just drive from one country to another delivering cargo.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
CrazyProfessor02 LinkThe last three months I've been playing Warframe after not playing it for 9 years, I stopped when they added the Plains of Eidolon. And oh boy I forgot how good it plays, and for a 12 year old...The last three months I've been playing Warframe after not playing it for 9 years, I stopped when they added the Plains of Eidolon. And oh boy I forgot how good it plays, and for a 12 year old game it still looks really good. What Warframe is basically ninjas in space that has magic space powers. And each one feels and plays vastly differently from each other. And the developers just released one of the biggest updates that the game had, in regards to story, QoL and some graphical stuff for the Tenno (what the Warframes and their Operators are called) to bring the Operator looks into modern day Warframe.
And I got in before they buffed my original main back in 2016 and oh boy does he plays soooo much better than he did before his buff.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentI'll take Euro Truck Simulator 2. I tend to try to play new games as soon as I get them.I'll take Euro Truck Simulator 2. I tend to try to play new games as soon as I get them.
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Comment on Steam Replay 2025 in ~games
CrazyProfessor02 Link24 games played this year (23 less than last year). 154 achievements (37 less than last year), with the most of being from my #1 game. Top 3 Warframe (64% of playtime), got back into this after...24 games played this year (23 less than last year).
154 achievements (37 less than last year), with the most of being from my #1 game.Top 3
- Warframe (64% of playtime), got back into this after leaving it in 2016 around the time that Plains of Eidolon had came out. Got back into it because I was looking to play the Last Descendant, saw a review to play Warframe instead, glad that I listened to it. Really liked the fact that I had started playing it again before they had buffed my main in the game.
- Peglin (14% of playtime), got this as a gift for my birthday and it is great for something that doesn't take too long for play sessions.
- Space Engineers (12% of playtime), a fun sandbox game that I got years ago, started playing it again because of a Australian YouTuber and remembering that I owned the game.
Honorable Mentions
Dwarf Fortress - I really need to play some more of this game, I really liked once I understood what was happening and how to set up things.
Terraria - I would not have played it solo or liked if I had played through it solo, but I played it with my younger siblings, so it was more enjoyable that way.
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Comment on McDonald’s is cutting prices of its combo meals to convince customers it’s affordable again in ~food
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentOr you know actually encourage businesses (or have government ran ones and that the Democratic candidate for NYC mayor has this as one of his platforms (obligatory fuck Cuomo)) to go into the food...Or you know actually encourage businesses (or have government ran ones and that the Democratic candidate for NYC mayor has this as one of his platforms (obligatory fuck Cuomo)) to go into the food deserts, which is a area that does not have access to food (or affordable food for the people living that area) within a mile in a urban setting and 10 miles in rural areas, and into food swamps, areas that does have access to food, but it tends to be highly processed very cheap food, to expand the food options to be more healthier than what is being offered in those places right now. The people that are living in these areas do actually want to eat healthier foods, they literately can't because of where they live, so by imposing a fucking sin tax on food that these people are quite literately are forced to eat because of socioeconomic factors that they have no control over, is not a good move on the government's part. And because hungry people are a lot less reasonable and a lot more angrier than people that have a stomach full of food (no matter the quality), the ancient Roman politicians knew this that is how they controlled the general population.
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Comment on What are some cross-media adaptations/tie-ins that you'd recommend? in ~talk
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentHard agree my personal favorite Star Wars novels were not the ones that focused on the Jedi nor the Skywalkers, it is Death Troopers by Joe Schreiber which a zombie outbreak that occurred on a...the Star Wars extended universe is fascinating and wastes a lot of potential with so much of the focus on the Jedi parts.
Hard agree my personal favorite Star Wars novels were not the ones that focused on the Jedi nor the Skywalkers, it is Death Troopers by Joe Schreiber which a zombie outbreak that occurred on a Star Destroyer that spreads to a Imperial prison barge that happened to be in the area, and the Clone Commando series and game, the books follow Omega Squad, while the game follows Delta Squad during the Clone Wars.
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Comment on Parenting is not just for pronatalists: the progressive case for raising kids in ~society
CrazyProfessor02 LinkThis bit of the article had left a bad taste in my mouth because of what it reminded me of because there was one other country that had medals in history, to my knowledge, to mothers that gave...Figures such as JD Vance and Elon Musk, as well as the conservative Heritage Foundation, have declared childbearing a moral and civic duty. Some have even proposed medals and cash for mothers.
This bit of the article had left a bad taste in my mouth because of what it reminded me of because there was one other country that had medals in history, to my knowledge, to mothers that gave birth to more than 4 kids, and it was Nazi Germany with the Mother’s Crosses that they gave out to mothers. And I am not saying that these people are Nazis, I am just pointing out that Nazi Germany did had a medal system in place for mothers that did have large families and raised them inline with the Nazi Party ideals.
Progressives shouldn’t just defend the right to abortion, we must fight for people’s ability to have families and raise them with dignity. That means paid leave, universal childcare, affordable healthcare and a livable planet.
A lot of Progressives do in fact are pushing for these things because we look at Europe where this is this the norm, in most places, and we look at what we have it is really frustrating as one of the richest countries in the world, why do we not have any of things that would actually help us.
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Comment on Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film in ~movies
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentA Nolan Bond movie would be an interesting watch though.A Nolan Bond movie would be an interesting watch though.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2025 in ~games
CrazyProfessor02 (edited )Link ParentThanks for doing these. I'll take Howard the Duck. His parents are fans of Howard the Duck, saying that it is a great representative example of what a duck can do in the movies, sadly not everyone...Thanks for doing these.
I'll take Howard the Duck. His parents are fans of Howard the Duck, saying that it is a great representative example of what a duck can do in the movies, sadly not everyone shares the same sentiment of the movie, in the duck world, Howard the Duck (1986), has a mixed views half seems to love it and the other half absolutely hates it. Howard did not had a great time at school, mostly because his classmates would pick on him because of the name that he shares with a fictional duck. But he refuses to change his name because it was his late parents had named him and he wears it with pride.
Edit: thanks for the games kfwyre
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - How is it going with A House With Good Bones? in ~books
CrazyProfessor02 LinkI am on chapter 4. The reason that I am behind is that I had a chaotic weekend with family visiting and being out for most of the weekend. But I will get it done in time for the discussion.I am on chapter 4. The reason that I am behind is that I had a chaotic weekend with family visiting and being out for most of the weekend. But I will get it done in time for the discussion.
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Comment on Looking for books about history or biographies or memoirs that you enjoyed reading or were happy to have read in ~books
CrazyProfessor02 (edited )LinkThe Anatomy of the Nuremberg Trials: A Personal Memoir by Telford Taylor - Taylor was one of the assistants to the chief counsel Robert H. Jackson during the Nuremberg Trials. This one is...The Anatomy of the Nuremberg Trials: A Personal Memoir by Telford Taylor - Taylor was one of the assistants to the chief counsel Robert H. Jackson during the Nuremberg Trials. This one is interesting because Taylor mixes both his personal experiences along with some historical first hand accounts, which makes this a memoir and a history book. The reason that I say this is that Taylor includes some things that he would not have access to, but he said, and did include, used some personal letters from fellow people from the Nuremberg Trials and official documents, so that makes sense. And he does talk about how the Soviets had changed from being friendly to being cold to the other members of the trials, which was interesting to see how their attitude changed, when the Iron Curtain fell.
**With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa" by E.B. Sledge - Memoir from a US Marine, that has a interesting backstory of how he wrote it. This formed the basis for half of the the HBO show the Pacific. The way that Sledge has with just describing the battles will make you queasy, so be forewarned about it. And some of the language that he uses can be considered to be out dated. But it is a good memoir that really does not paint war as a good thing.
For the Common Defense: A Military History of the United States from 1607 to 2012 by Allan R. Millett and Peter Maslowski. This is really a general history about the US military, as in it really just gives information about the US military at any given time, and it is a good jumping off point for any conflicts that the US was involved in and even during peace times.
Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda by Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire. Dallaire was the UN commander that was sent to deal with the genocide that was happening in Rwanda and how it was just a failure for the UN and why he thinks that no one really cared what was happening in that tiny land-locked country in Africa. It is pretty good, but because of the subject matter depressing.
**edit: forgot one
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - How's it going with A People's Future of the United States? in ~books
CrazyProfessor02 LinkI am going to have skip this month because my library does not carry any copies at all, which is annoying. And with my current mental status, from what people are saying, it's fine that I am not...I am going to have skip this month because my library does not carry any copies at all, which is annoying. And with my current mental status, from what people are saying, it's fine that I am not reading it.
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Comment on What's something you were wrong about? in ~talk
CrazyProfessor02 LinkOh boy. The one that I am more comfortable with sharing, is my past beliefs with the LGBTQ+ community and the fucking "jokes" that I would make back in high school, especially during the day that...Oh boy.
The one that I am more comfortable with sharing, is my past beliefs with the LGBTQ+ community and the fucking "jokes" that I would make back in high school, especially during the day that LGBTQ+ people and their allies would go through the day without talking to signify their closeted past. Thankfully I don't have these beliefs anymore.
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Comment on What's something you were wrong about? in ~talk
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentA food bank will not turn away people if they live in the area that they are serving. And as for the donations, please, DO NOT donate your old, expired canned food that you won't eat because the...Absolutely not true the food bank is to supplement your otherwise poorly affordability, please go ahead and come and get fresh produce. When you have the chance in the future come volunteer or make a small donation. Please dont go without adequate nutrition
A food bank will not turn away people if they live in the area that they are serving. And as for the donations, please, DO NOT donate your old, expired canned food that you won't eat because the food bank/pantry will just throw it out. If you do want to make a donation to your local food bank, and food isn't an option or you don't know what food to donate, money is a good fallback option because that way the bank can get food that people will eat. Or if you can't donate money, then volunteer, donate your time. And if you don't know if your community has a food bank, Feeding America has a food bank locator for the US to find the food bank that serves your area, and using that you can find your local food pantry because those are the actual places that hands out the food for the people.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club discussion - April 2025 - Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky in ~books
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentI also felt more of a connection to Nyr. And I also felt that the depiction of depression that Nyr had was realistic because of how he boxed his emotions in with the assistance of the DCS system...I also felt more of a connection to Nyr. And I also felt that the depiction of depression that Nyr had was realistic because of how he boxed his emotions in with the assistance of the DCS system that he had.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club discussion - April 2025 - Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky in ~books
CrazyProfessor02 Link ParentI think it is more or less a good ending for Nyr because of how isolated he had been. If his colleagues were still there or communications was still up with his civilization, I don't think he...I think it is more or less a good ending for Nyr because of how isolated he had been. If his colleagues were still there or communications was still up with his civilization, I don't think he would have made that decision because he would not have been as isolated as he was in the story. And with the possibility that his civilization is gone makes his oath as a anthropologist to observe and not to intervene a mute point.
The ending for Lyn is also fitting for her character, her mother did not believe her that she went out and slew the demon, and only when Esha and Allwer had arrived and collaborated her story with their own, did the Queen finally acknowledged her deeds.
Overall, I had enjoyed the story, to the point that I had picked up another of Adrian Tchaikovsky's books, the Children of Time, the first book of the trilogy of the same name. I liked the merging of sci-fi and horror mix, I had always felt that those two genres of story telling tend to mix well most of the time. And the addition of the more fantasy elements really made the book a great read.
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