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Comment on Why gen Z is drinking less in ~health
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Comment on Pornhub is now blocked in almost all of the US South in ~tech
Gazook89 Link ParentI think emphasizing porn access would be a terrible strategy. When they are going for “the other guys are weird”, to then also say “with us, all the porn you want” would backfire. I’m not saying...I think emphasizing porn access would be a terrible strategy. When they are going for “the other guys are weird”, to then also say “with us, all the porn you want” would backfire.
I’m not saying porn is necessarily bad, but it’d be like handing a loaded cannon to your enemy and saying “shoot me”.
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Comment on Deception, lies, and Valve - Valve's role in CS gambling in ~games
Gazook89 Link ParentTo add to this, many people have huge libraries of games. Part of this is because Steam has been around so long, they have such a large library/inventory, and they frequently have sales where you...To add to this, many people have huge libraries of games. Part of this is because Steam has been around so long, they have such a large library/inventory, and they frequently have sales where you are picking up bundles of games for a buck a piece (not necessarily good games, but in a bundle with so many games, how can you resist?). So when it comes time to contemplate not using Steam, you look at your game library total count, and you've got 2000 titles in it? Feels pretty crappy to just lose those, since you can't carry them to another service or even save directly to your computer.
Edit: I suppose the counterpoint is that you can continue to use steam for what you have, and just start buying elsewhere.
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Comment on What are some words or usage that became more prominent in 2024, either in your life or in general? in ~talk
Gazook89 Link ParentFinally decided to look up what this Hawk Tua thing is about just now. Every time I saw it mentioned, I was having a hard time squaring it with a children’s book by a Native American author I had...Finally decided to look up what this Hawk Tua thing is about just now. Every time I saw it mentioned, I was having a hard time squaring it with a children’s book by a Native American author I had read this summer. Now I see I misremembered the title/recurring phrase, which is haw ekwa.
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Comment on (PDF) Living happily ever after? The hidden health risks of Disney princesses. in ~health
Gazook89 LinkIn the second paragraph they state that the princesses all live happily ever after, but also suggest that Disney needs to come up with interventions. Why? It seems there is no harm…in fact, they...In the second paragraph they state that the princesses all live happily ever after, but also suggest that Disney needs to come up with interventions. Why? It seems there is no harm…in fact, they not only LIVE, they are HAPPY forever after. I’m not sure it’s Disney’s responsibility to provide anything more for them?
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Comment on Christopher Nolan’s next film is an adaptation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey,’ Universal reveals in ~movies
Gazook89 LinkI want to know who will do the music. I bet it’ll be great.I want to know who will do the music. I bet it’ll be great.
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Comment on "Shower thoughts" and other things to ponder in ~talk
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Comment on You make friends *HERE*?! in ~tildes
Gazook89 Link ParentI’m interested in the demographic survey results. I never imagined that the average age here is 40+, but I’ve only been around for about a year. But also, I only ever assume I’m older than...I’m interested in the demographic survey results. I never imagined that the average age here is 40+, but I’ve only been around for about a year.
But also, I only ever assume I’m older than everyone on the internet— not for any logical reason, it’s just my default assumption for some reason. Maybe I like to think that people older than me are wiser and have better things to do in real life.
For reference, I’m only 35.
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Comment on What are some professions, crafts, competitions, or activities in which being older is considered advantageous? in ~talk
Gazook89 LinkI’m not sure that “being older” is the cause of being good at it, or just coincidental, but there are positions in many industries where someone may be considered comparatively incompetent except...I’m not sure that “being older” is the cause of being good at it, or just coincidental, but there are positions in many industries where someone may be considered comparatively incompetent except that they know how the legacy system works and are thus indispensable (until the system changes over, or is dropped by the big client, etc).
Again, I wouldn’t say that advanced age makes them better at these things, but they happen to have the experience.
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Comment on US Joe Biden administration grants California waiver to ban gas car sales in 2035 in ~transport
Gazook89 Link ParentI mean...it's all new vehicles sold in 2035. Many people don't buy new cars, so in reality there will be a long tail here. And yes, EV semi-trucks are in production and in use. Here is an article...I mean...it's all new vehicles sold in 2035. Many people don't buy new cars, so in reality there will be a long tail here. And yes, EV semi-trucks are in production and in use. Here is an article from April talking about Tesla's slow production of their own truck, but it also talks about Daimler's eCascadia and just gives a good snapshot of where the industry was more than half a year ago.
I'm not really "hip" to the whole EV industry and I am very skeptical that this rule survives the next 4 years. But I also don't think that CA is going to suffer a recession for it-- if it looks like the target won't be met, they'll just adjust it as we do with all things related to climate. On the plus side, it gives all manufacturers a common target rather than waiting to see if anyone else changes their lineups first.
The regulation applies to automakers (not dealers) and covers only new vehicle sales. It does not impact existing vehicles on the road today, which will still be legal to own and drive.
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Comment on Weird game "Catly" revealed at The Game Awards might be some kind of AI generated grift or scam in ~games
Gazook89 (edited )LinkSo the game website is already different from what is shown in the youtube video, you can see it yourself at https://www.playcatly.com/. Looks decidedly more game-like (and at least from the...So the game website is already different from what is shown in the youtube video, you can see it yourself at https://www.playcatly.com/. Looks decidedly more game-like (and at least from the homepage, nothing like the youtube video's version).
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The steam page is also different now, from what is in the video. And honestly the writing in the youtube (the writing in the steam page as shown in the video) doesn't really seem AI generated to me, but very poorly translated. Any AI would write better copy than that. This just reminds me of cheap screenprint t-shirts ordered from China or reading the instructions that come with an odd appliance or piece of furniture.
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I'm continuing to watch this linked video not really out of any interest in "Catly", but out of curiosity what this video is even for. It's 20 minutes long, and just has zero information. He repeats the same sentiments over and over, reads the Steam page verbatim with an editorial comment between each sentence. When he gets to the first bit of verifiable info (the industry quotes), he laments that they aren't links but then doesn't do even a cursory web search to find if those people exist in the industry. He just scrolls back up to complain about the AI images again. (All of the people are real, but i can't find anything regarding any actual connection to Catly)It's just filler material to get some content out there with a few advertisements along the way, riding an easy sentiment of "AI stuff is dumb". Doesn't seem much better than what gen AI can produce.
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Comment on Armchair governing dictator - new rule for 2025 (fun) in ~talk
Gazook89 LinkThe year is 2025. I usurp the throne from my 3 year old, and declare that clothes will be changed by 8am, again by 7pm each day, and at other occasional intervals such as needed for various swim...- Exemplary
The year is 2025. I usurp the throne from my 3 year old, and declare that clothes will be changed by 8am, again by 7pm each day, and at other occasional intervals such as needed for various swim and dance classes. No fussing permitted. Everyone is happy, start times not missed, bedtimes accomplished within 15 minutes.
End scene.
Thanks for the question, it's good to have these crazy dreams every once in a while.
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Comment on Elon Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets in ~society
Gazook89 Link ParentI wouldn’t claim to have cleared it up, I’m not sure I have it right. But also, it doesn’t seem like anyone actually knows at this point. However, I’m skeptical that Musk wants his communications...I wouldn’t claim to have cleared it up, I’m not sure I have it right. But also, it doesn’t seem like anyone actually knows at this point.
However, I’m skeptical that Musk wants his communications to be subject to FOIA requests and government archiving laws. Much better to just be an advisor/consultant with absolutely no skin in the game, or the restrictions of an actual employee. Just throw money around and tell the government what to do.
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Comment on Elon Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets in ~society
Gazook89 Link ParentI was under the impression that Musk would not be a government employee, only an advisor. It’s only a subcommittee, not an actual department.I was under the impression that Musk would not be a government employee, only an advisor. It’s only a subcommittee, not an actual department.
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Comment on While ambitious urban planners try to make fifteen-minute cities a reality, the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen has gone one better – what's life like when everything you need is a stroll away? in ~design
Gazook89 Link ParentI would imagine that with the casinos there is some benefit to not being walkable when it comes to walking to other casinos. If it's a pain to get anywhere, you are basically trapped in the one...I would imagine that with the casinos there is some benefit to not being walkable when it comes to walking to other casinos. If it's a pain to get anywhere, you are basically trapped in the one complex where your hotel room is at, to eat casino restaurant food, and play that casino's games.
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Comment on 28 Years Later | Official trailer in ~movies
Gazook89 Link ParentThat's brave. I will likely read the synopsis on Wikipedia.That's brave. I will likely read the synopsis on Wikipedia.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Gazook89 Link ParentJust watch out for crashes. I did the same as you and bought it this weekend. I’m no pro level player and have enjoyed it (unbelievably played 8 hours in a day somehow, which I haven’t done in...Just watch out for crashes. I did the same as you and bought it this weekend. I’m no pro level player and have enjoyed it (unbelievably played 8 hours in a day somehow, which I haven’t done in like 15 years).
Within 30 minutes of actually buying it after the free 2 play weekend, it crashed. Then an hour later it did again. Around 40k population. The first time was a big bummer because I had just completed a big highway build through my city.
Last night I was saving basically every 10 minutes or after a big project.
I’m not super critical of these things but crashes CAN happen so just save a little more often than you might normally.
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Comment on 28 Years Later | Official trailer in ~movies
Gazook89 LinkI do not like zombie movies (too scary) but that is likely because I watched 28 days later as a youngish kid and it was so good. This looks so cool though. I tried out a few other adjectives and...I do not like zombie movies (too scary) but that is likely because I watched 28 days later as a youngish kid and it was so good.
This looks so cool though. I tried out a few other adjectives and none worked for as well as “cool”. The audio really gets the heart pumping, and the perfect red color in the title cards.
I probably won’t see it but not because it looks bad, but because it looks so good.
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Comment on Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania in ~news
Gazook89 Link ParentPerhaps he is looking for his day in court. He didn't go out guns blazing, suicide by cop. Maybe he wants to tell his story.Perhaps he is looking for his day in court. He didn't go out guns blazing, suicide by cop. Maybe he wants to tell his story.
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Comment on Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania in ~news
Gazook89 Link ParentNah, not 3d printers... "Mayor Eric Adams says at his news conference that he thinks people wearing masks should pull them down and show their faces when entering shops or taxis, and that such a...Nah, not 3d printers...
"Mayor Eric Adams says at his news conference that he thinks people wearing masks should pull them down and show their faces when entering shops or taxis, and that such a policy would have helped the police make an arrest sooner. He also reiterated his support for a ban on masks." --- NYT, emphasis mine.
Here I was thinking it was the guns killing people, when in fact it is masks! Can't ban the guns, no not ever!
Same. I definitely had a lot of fun through college and into mid twenties with a lot of drinking, and I don't discount that. Lots of cherished memories from then (and some cherished but more foggy memories).
But now a few things are different. First, the couple of times since that i've had 4 or 5 beers/drinks I realize that I can say stupid things and not recover well, and I'm not as funny (as judged by me). Second, my body just can't take it. I don't know if drinking less reduces my tolerance so it's self perpetuating, but my body feels wrecked now with even 2 high-alcohol beers. My friends make fun of me and my "hurting bones", but it's true. And I hate feeling like the next day is wasted with just recovering.
Now, as a parent, I don't have a day i can just sit around nursing a hangover. And it also means I'm not out downtown drinking, or anywhere that requires a car. I don't like uber/lyft services, and I'm not going to drive after 2 beers over handful of hours (and even 2 is...not my favorite though realistically it's fine). Having a kid really distilled my thinking about risk.