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  1. Comment on How do you store ”loose” tech hardware? in ~tech

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    I bought a crap ton of velcro cable ties from AliExpress and rolled up every cable I wanted to keep and put them in plastic bins organized by type. I have an A/V bin, USB bin, power cord bin and...

    I bought a crap ton of velcro cable ties from AliExpress and rolled up every cable I wanted to keep and put them in plastic bins organized by type. I have an A/V bin, USB bin, power cord bin and miscellaneous bin. Small devices go in another plastic bin.

  2. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    They tried to balance the game but ended up only nerfing popular weapons and making the balance issues even more pronounced. There was another patch yesterday which did improve things slightly.

    They tried to balance the game but ended up only nerfing popular weapons and making the balance issues even more pronounced. There was another patch yesterday which did improve things slightly.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Helldivers 2. Really fun game to play with some buddies. Significantly less fun after the March 6th patch but still fun enough.

    Helldivers 2. Really fun game to play with some buddies. Significantly less fun after the March 6th patch but still fun enough.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Modern Viking music: Tragedy of a misunderstood art in ~humanities.history

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    Which is weird because Heilung never claims to make "Viking music" and they never claim to be historically accurate either.

    Which is weird because Heilung never claims to make "Viking music" and they never claim to be historically accurate either.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on How do you try to be generous? in ~life

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    I can't remember ever caring that much about money, to be honest, even when I had very little of it. If I have enough money to get by, I'm satisfied. I used to care more about things, but after...

    I can't remember ever caring that much about money, to be honest, even when I had very little of it. If I have enough money to get by, I'm satisfied. I used to care more about things, but after dealing with the things life threw at me, I stopped caring about those too. There are a few items I care about but only a handful.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on How do you try to be generous? in ~life

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    I became generous automatically I guess, I never consciously thought about it. I don't really care about money or things all that much, so I'll give it away to family and friends freely. If my dad...

    I became generous automatically I guess, I never consciously thought about it. I don't really care about money or things all that much, so I'll give it away to family and friends freely. If my dad or sister needs money, I'll give it to them. If my sister's kids need or want something, I'll buy it for them.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Frustrations with Cities Skylines 2 are starting to boil over among city builder fans and content creators alike in ~games

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    Starfield is Fallout in Space, but without all the things that make Fallout fun. It lacks the atmosphere, humor, exploration, music, style etc. Starfield looks, sounds and feels so generic, it's...

    Starfield is Fallout in Space, but without all the things that make Fallout fun. It lacks the atmosphere, humor, exploration, music, style etc. Starfield looks, sounds and feels so generic, it's completely and utterly boring.

    9 votes

  8. Comment on Frustrations with Cities Skylines 2 are starting to boil over among city builder fans and content creators alike in ~games

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    Starfield was bad, but I pretty much expected it to be bad. I actually thought Cities Skylines 2 was going to be pretty good. It's worse than the first game in almost every way. Biggest...

    Starfield was bad, but I pretty much expected it to be bad. I actually thought Cities Skylines 2 was going to be pretty good.

    It's worse than the first game in almost every way. Biggest disappointment of 2023 for me by far. So glad I didn't buy it (tried it on Game Pass).

    8 votes

  9. Comment on Notifications are ads in ~tech

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    Not really an issue for me. Apps don't get permission to send notifications unless I explicitly allow them, which I generally don't. The only notifications are get are useful ones that I want.

    Not really an issue for me. Apps don't get permission to send notifications unless I explicitly allow them, which I generally don't. The only notifications are get are useful ones that I want.

    21 votes

  10. Comment on What is the importance of not swearing in front of my kid? in ~life

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    It's a matter of opinion. In my opinion, swearing isn't necessarily a bad thing, you just have to pay attention to the circumstances. It's okay to swear at home or among friends. It's not okay to...

    It's a matter of opinion.

    In my opinion, swearing isn't necessarily a bad thing, you just have to pay attention to the circumstances. It's okay to swear at home or among friends. It's not okay to swear in public or in a work environment.

    As long as you teach them that, they'll be fine. They'll eventually learn to swear anyway.

    5 votes

  11. Comment on Battery life of AAA batteries that come with the original products seem unusually long in ~tech

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    Good to know. Apparently, all the devices I use are fine with rechargeables. Sure, a non-rechargeable might last slightly longer, but it's not worth it in my opinion.

    Good to know. Apparently, all the devices I use are fine with rechargeables. Sure, a non-rechargeable might last slightly longer, but it's not worth it in my opinion.

    4 votes

  12. Comment on Battery life of AAA batteries that come with the original products seem unusually long in ~tech

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    How would I notice any of this as an end user? I've stopped using non-rechargeable batteries almost 10 years ago and never looked back. Never had any issues with it either. All my devices function...

    How would I notice any of this as an end user? I've stopped using non-rechargeable batteries almost 10 years ago and never looked back. Never had any issues with it either. All my devices function perfectly fine with them, I only have to swap batteries a little more often.

    4 votes

  13. Comment on The debate over subtitles, explained in ~tv

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    TIL there's a debate on subs vs dubs. For me it's really simple. Animation and CGI should be dubbed, live-action should be subbed.

    TIL there's a debate on subs vs dubs.

    For me it's really simple. Animation and CGI should be dubbed, live-action should be subbed.

  14. Comment on Battery life of AAA batteries that come with the original products seem unusually long in ~tech

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    Do yourself (and the environment) a favor and buy rechargeable batteries (Eneloop or Ikea Ladda).

    Do yourself (and the environment) a favor and buy rechargeable batteries (Eneloop or Ikea Ladda).

    4 votes

  15. Comment on More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe? in ~humanities

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    Not anymore. They don't see the emperor as a deity anymore afaik.

    I promise you, no one is following the word of the emperor.

    Not anymore. They don't see the emperor as a deity anymore afaik.

  16. Comment on More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe? in ~humanities

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    Of course, this is a problem. Subjects will follow the word of their god without question. Blind obedience is never a good thing.

    What's wrong with seeing the emperor as a deity? Again, this isn't inherently a problem.

    Of course, this is a problem. Subjects will follow the word of their god without question. Blind obedience is never a good thing.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe? in ~humanities

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    While it does indeed provide context, it doesn't influence the now in any meaningful way. If someone is being affected by religious violence, it doesn't help them if you tell them it didn't always...

    While it does indeed provide context, it doesn't influence the now in any meaningful way. If someone is being affected by religious violence, it doesn't help them if you tell them it didn't always use to be like that.

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Most bingeable book series? in ~books

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    The Expanse novellas are also worth the read.

    The Expanse novellas are also worth the read.

    7 votes

  19. Comment on More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe? in ~humanities

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    That may be the case, but it's hardly relevant. We live in the now.

    That may be the case, but it's hardly relevant. We live in the now.

    5 votes

  20. Comment on More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe? in ~humanities

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    Agreed. All religion does is divide people into groups and set them against each other.

    Agreed. All religion does is divide people into groups and set them against each other.

    5 votes