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  1. Comment on HBO Max to stream a selection of Crunchyroll Titles, 17 at launch in ~anime

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    I’ve had an overall bad experience with Roku as I bought a TCL Series 4 4K Tv with Roku on it and the thing reboots itself every few minutes, can hardly play games on it let alone watch Netflix or...

    I’ve had an overall bad experience with Roku as I bought a TCL Series 4 4K Tv with Roku on it and the thing reboots itself every few minutes, can hardly play games on it let alone watch Netflix or VRV! Also yeah, the service has a lot of bugs and issues that aren’t being fixed. I wouldn’t be surprised if they do phase it into HBO Max like I was hoping one day.

    2 votes
  2. Comment on How do you organize your gaming library? in ~games

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    I do not organize my games at all. The closest thing I have to organization is the default alphabetical organization of my digital Xbox games. I do have all my emulators in a single folder though....

    I do not organize my games at all. The closest thing I have to organization is the default alphabetical organization of my digital Xbox games. I do have all my emulators in a single folder though. My physical releases are in chaos and spread across my room, some in a basket and some in an unused top dresser chest.

    2 votes
  3. Comment on HBO Max to stream a selection of Crunchyroll Titles, 17 at launch in ~anime

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    Oh, I was really hoping this would replace Crunchyroll. VRV has become really disappointing since Funimation left, I’ve been subbed for three years and it’s really degraded in quality. If they...

    Oh, I was really hoping this would replace Crunchyroll. VRV has become really disappointing since Funimation left, I’ve been subbed for three years and it’s really degraded in quality. If they don’t add a full Crunchyroll or let you link a Crunchyroll account I’m just gonna save $3 a month and switch to only Crunchyroll.

    Edit: I’m not actually sure how long I’ve been subscribed to VRV, but I know I subscribed around the time the service became available/sponsored by YouTubers.

    2 votes
  4. Comment on Death Note Oneshot Special - Discussion thread in ~anime

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    It was definitely an interesting one shot, I found most interesting the characters design change of L. I also enjoyed that prominent characters from the first series have received recognition for...

    It was definitely an interesting one shot, I found most interesting the characters design change of L. I also enjoyed that prominent characters from the first series have received recognition for their feats. My only gripe is I’m left wondering what a Shinigami King looks like.

    2 votes
  5. Comment on Finland's new prime minister is spearheading youth-led centrism – but will the rest of Europe follow her lead? in ~society

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    I'm not very politically aware, but I don't know of any other social media active millenials in positions of power, this is a nice turn for the future. They call her a centrist, but she seems left...

    I'm not very politically aware, but I don't know of any other social media active millenials in positions of power, this is a nice turn for the future. They call her a centrist, but she seems left standing to me. That's just my view as an American, so I could and most likely am incorrect on that. Maybe I need to look at more than just American politics in the future.

    6 votes
  6. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~comp

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    When I use a messaging app I want it to be easy to use for my friends to get used to it quickly, maybe mimicking the messaging of Instagram and Snapchat or Discord. Of course, nobody will pay for...

    When I use a messaging app I want it to be easy to use for my friends to get used to it quickly, maybe mimicking the messaging of Instagram and Snapchat or Discord. Of course, nobody will pay for a messaging app, let alone teenagers. If you go paid prepare to only be used by enthusiasts and businessmen.

    3 votes
  7. Comment on Toward a grand unified theory of snowflakes in ~science

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    I never imagined I would be interested in the development of snowflakes. What a good read, I never knew there were two different types. I found the temperature range chart especially interesting.

    I never imagined I would be interested in the development of snowflakes. What a good read, I never knew there were two different types. I found the temperature range chart especially interesting.

    1 vote
  8. Comment on What's your ideal pizza? in ~food

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    This comment chain makes me sad for the cheap triangle pizza my school is serving for lunch tomorrow.

    This comment chain makes me sad for the cheap triangle pizza my school is serving for lunch tomorrow.

  9. Comment on What's your ideal pizza? in ~food

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    I'm not going to go into large detail, but my ideal pizza is the deep dish personal pan pizza from my local pizzeria Jendy's, subtitled the home of the deep dish in Madison, Indiana. I'd say it's...

    I'm not going to go into large detail, but my ideal pizza is the deep dish personal pan pizza from my local pizzeria Jendy's, subtitled the home of the deep dish in Madison, Indiana. I'd say it's from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, maybe 2 or 3 inches tall, it has a thick crust with a crispy brown end, I usually get double pepperoni. The toppings are always under the the centimeter thick cheese layer, and it is very saucy. What completes the pizza experience is their somewhat salty breadsticks dipped in hot (in temperature and spice) nacho cheese. If you have enough crust left over you can dip it into the cheese for a spicy savory heaven.

  10. Comment on Hideaki Anno details his falling out with Gainax in ~anime

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    Anno was definitely in the rights to have a falling out with Gainax after they began selling Khara's hard made materials! I hope Studio Khara now has them and hopefully they've recovered some of...

    Anno was definitely in the rights to have a falling out with Gainax after they began selling Khara's hard made materials! I hope Studio Khara now has them and hopefully they've recovered some of the materials sold. It would be a travesty to have cells of great shows like FLCL missing.

    1 vote
  11. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    I absolutely love Dr. Stone, once I got to the end of the anime I binge read the entire manga. Hope the author gets well soon! Edit: I highly recommend it if you cvan't wait to read ahead.

    I absolutely love Dr. Stone, once I got to the end of the anime I binge read the entire manga. Hope the author gets well soon!

    Edit: I highly recommend it if you cvan't wait to read ahead.

    1 vote
  12. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    As always, still reading Abyss Rage from Shonen Jump, thanks to the Jump Plus app that allows free reading of the latest jump chapters. Also watching/playing through Naruto Shippuden. It was...

    As always, still reading Abyss Rage from Shonen Jump, thanks to the Jump Plus app that allows free reading of the latest jump chapters. Also watching/playing through Naruto Shippuden. It was popular when I first got into anime so now I'm playing the Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy Collection on my Xbox One. I've also been watching a lot of My Hero Academia. So basically, I'm catching up with the popular trends.

    1 vote
  13. Comment on Iran's internet blackout reaches four-day mark in ~news

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    How horrifying the rise of totalitarianism has become, maybe it was always horrifying but now that everyone has access to the truth we are at a turning point. Can the US Government really look on...

    How horrifying the rise of totalitarianism has become, maybe it was always horrifying but now that everyone has access to the truth we are at a turning point. Can the US Government really look on in horror and do nothing out of fear of conflict. Maybe they do not need help, but if they do I hope they receive it soon. The world needs change.

    1 vote
  14. Comment on An island group that's part of Papua New Guinea is about to vote on independence. And, if the poll goes as expected, Bougainville could become the world's next country. in ~society

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    “ But according to research by Australia's Lowy Institute, Bougainville achieving self-reliance would at best be years away.” While they do state Australia is the biggest donor towards...

    “ But according to research by Australia's Lowy Institute, Bougainville achieving self-reliance would at best be years away.”

    While they do state Australia is the biggest donor towards Bougainville, I am still doubtful on whether or not the Australian Lowy Institute is unbiased. Additional research on my part would be needed.

    The end of a long road is always nice, hopefully whatever decision is made is the correct one.

    1 vote
  15. Comment on Iraq blocks Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram, then shuts down internet amid civil unrest in ~news

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    It seems like recently has been a time of uprising and revolution. I hope Iraq isn’t as horrible as Hong King has been going regarding brutality. Considering the article mentioned widespread civil...

    It seems like recently has been a time of uprising and revolution. I hope Iraq isn’t as horrible as Hong King has been going regarding brutality. Considering the article mentioned widespread civil unrest I doubt shutting down the internet will prevent the spread of that unrest, if that’s what the Iraqi government’s goal was.

    2 votes
  16. Comment on Microsoft announces new Surface lineup, including two new dual-screen devices, one of which is an Android phone in ~tech

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    Iirc AMD’s processors are being used for these computers. Considering the announcement of Intel’s X series chips competition is likely to increase, but I feel like AMD has the lead so far,...

    Iirc AMD’s processors are being used for these computers. Considering the announcement of Intel’s X series chips competition is likely to increase, but I feel like AMD has the lead so far, especially for budget options.

    5 votes
  17. Comment on The science is clear; we've more to fear from baby monitors than 5G in ~tech

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    If you’d like to upload that poster with an image link it’d make for an interesting artifact when everyone knows 5G is safe. I agree this article was very approachable, although when I got to the...

    If you’d like to upload that poster with an image link it’d make for an interesting artifact when everyone knows 5G is safe. I agree this article was very approachable, although when I got to the comparison of the EME spectrum to Australian destinations I was a little shocked as I wasn’t paying attention when I suddenly got to “Remember, you need to get all the way to Sydney before you’re actually in danger from ionizing radiation.” and had to backtrack a bit.

    2 votes
  18. Comment on Android 10 has been released in ~tech

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    Seems like mostly quality of life improvements, when I was on the beta it seemed very similar to Android P. Dark Mode will be nice.

    Seems like mostly quality of life improvements, when I was on the beta it seemed very similar to Android P. Dark Mode will be nice.

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

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    I’ve started playing the Mega Man Zero series again, and it’s very fun. I stopped at the final stage of Zero 1, but luckily I’m playing on the DS Collection. This was spurred on by the news they...

    I’ve started playing the Mega Man Zero series again, and it’s very fun. I stopped at the final stage of Zero 1, but luckily I’m playing on the DS Collection. This was spurred on by the news they are releasing a Mega Man Zero Legacy Collection (Trailer: https://youtu.be/0P3RQFWfW64). I’m definitely going to buy it at least for the remastered sound track, new graphical mode, and the ability to play ZX and ZX Advent. Those two games are very hard to come across in my experience. I’ve got to say, the Zero series is probably my favorite of all the classic style Mega Man games. Highly recommend it! I’ve also been very into the new Blair Witch Project game. It’s not exactly as scary as it is dreadful. Walking around a dark forest brings to mind the days of playing Slender Man on my sister’s old iPod Touch G4. I’m not sure exactly how far I am into the game but it’s been a very interesting experience, and going deeper into the backstory of the main character through flashbacks and hallucinations has been interesting. If you’re looking for a good horror title and have a good PC or an Xbox One I definitely suggest playing the game.

    P.S. If you’re looking for something more accessible but similar to Mega Man Zero, Azure Striker Gunvolt is made by the same company (Inti Creates) and carries much of the game’s DNA.

    5 votes
  20. Comment on Local coffee/tea cultures? in ~talk

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    I live in a small midwestern town so coffee isn’t seen as a thing for relaxation more as a “pick up on your way to work” kind of thing. In the city near us though they have a Starbucks and thus...

    I live in a small midwestern town so coffee isn’t seen as a thing for relaxation more as a “pick up on your way to work” kind of thing. In the city near us though they have a Starbucks and thus it’s more of a drink than a pick me up.

    2 votes