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  1. Comment on How often do you talk to strangers? And do you have a preference for the stranger’s gender? in ~life

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    I dont talk to strangers much. Golden rule and all that. But if I was going to, it would almost certainly be men only. The last thing I want would be to come across as some sort of creep because...

    I dont talk to strangers much. Golden rule and all that.

    But if I was going to, it would almost certainly be men only. The last thing I want would be to come across as some sort of creep because Im too awkward.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Historic voter turnout powered US Democrats’ blue wave in ~society

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    Yeah, I think the logic of non voters is "if my preferred candidate was going to win, they would win with or without my vote". And on a large scale if lots of people do this there are significant...

    Yeah, I think the logic of non voters is "if my preferred candidate was going to win, they would win with or without my vote". And on a large scale if lots of people do this there are significant implications, but a single person isnt deciding on behalf of a large scale of people, they are just deciding for themselves.

    10 votes

  3. Comment on What's your favorite action scene? in ~talk

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    Pretty much any of Jackie Chan's films, but Ill just pick one example: Drunken Boxing

    Pretty much any of Jackie Chan's films, but Ill just pick one example: Drunken Boxing

    9 votes

  4. Comment on Where’s the beef? The lab-grown-meat revolution that wasn’t. in ~food

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    Meat eaters like me are willing to eat fake meat, and vegans are willing to accept other people eating fake meat, but no one is willing to pay a premium just to impress strangers.

    Meat eaters like me are willing to eat fake meat, and vegans are willing to accept other people eating fake meat, but no one is willing to pay a premium just to impress strangers.

    27 votes

  5. Comment on RIP Cybertruck. You were unloved, unwanted, and utterly absurd. in ~transport

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    As someone who grew up with the PS1, theres a very nostalgic feeling to seeing this awkward low poly behemoth wandering the roads. Its like something I would see in Spyro.

    As someone who grew up with the PS1, theres a very nostalgic feeling to seeing this awkward low poly behemoth wandering the roads. Its like something I would see in Spyro.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    I finally got an interview for a job. Ive been out of work for a while. I was contacted by a recruiter and had the zoom interview earlier today. To be honest, I really dont know if I want the job....

    I finally got an interview for a job. Ive been out of work for a while. I was contacted by a recruiter and had the zoom interview earlier today.

    To be honest, I really dont know if I want the job. I quit my last position because I couldn't stand working in that kind if environment anymore, but this job is basically the exact same thing.

    I had quit my last job hoping to find work in some other kind of related field. I hated being there at the end and was the most depressed I had ever been by the time I left, even on antidepressants. But trying to pivot to another field has been a complete dead end for over a year now.

    I dont really feel like Im in a position where I can afford to pass up any opportunity anymore, but I also dread the idea that I locked into an industry over a decade ago and now this is the line of work Im going to be stuck in for the rest of my life.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Infinite Sudoku - a little timewaster I made in ~games

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    I like it! Unlocking parts of the image makes completing a square feel more rewarding, even though I would have had fun with the puzzle regardless. Did you make the artwork in the background, or...

    I like it! Unlocking parts of the image makes completing a square feel more rewarding, even though I would have had fun with the puzzle regardless.

    Did you make the artwork in the background, or is that coming from somewhere else? Its really nice pixel art.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault in ~news

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    Ah, I see. That makes sense. I think the new term is better. "Indecent" is vague and doesnt really get across how strong of misconduct it is.

    Ah, I see. That makes sense.

    I think the new term is better. "Indecent" is vague and doesnt really get across how strong of misconduct it is.

    6 votes

  9. Comment on Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault in ~news

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    I hadnt heard of "indecent assault" before. I dont really understand the distinction between indecent and sexual assault.

    Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.

    I hadnt heard of "indecent assault" before. I dont really understand the distinction between indecent and sexual assault.

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Dispatch and choosing your own mess in ~games

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    Yeah, Punch Up is voiced by Jacksepticeye, and he did a pretty good job.

    Yeah, Punch Up is voiced by Jacksepticeye, and he did a pretty good job.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Dispatch and choosing your own mess in ~games

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    I played Dispatch last year. The actual gameplay doing dispatch work is functional but not particularly impressive, and wouldnt hold up as a standalone game without a story written around it. But...

    I played Dispatch last year.

    The actual gameplay doing dispatch work is functional but not particularly impressive, and wouldnt hold up as a standalone game without a story written around it.

    But its disappointing how little the choices really matter. There are some things that change, but the overall story arc plays out the same, its not like Goosebumps where you get wildly different endings depending on what you do.

    Also hearing MoistCritikal voicing manbat in the middle of a cutscene was really jarring.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections distractions topic in ~talk

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    You know what I noticed? When the comment is collapsed you can still see the text in the details box.

    You know what I noticed? When the comment is collapsed you can still see the text in the details box.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections distractions topic in ~talk

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    A Lie. If you believe the lie is real, you aren't lying anymore, you are just incorrect.
    A Lie. If you believe the lie is real, you aren't lying anymore, you are just incorrect.
    2 votes

  14. Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections megathread in ~society

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    The ballot I was given had 35 things to vote on, 22 of which were uncontested races. I was considering putting a bunch of joke write-ins, but there was a line and I didnt want to waste their time.

    The ballot I was given had 35 things to vote on, 22 of which were uncontested races.

    I was considering putting a bunch of joke write-ins, but there was a line and I didnt want to waste their time.

    10 votes

  15. Comment on Could we get a page dedicated to spirituality? in ~tildes

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    Ive always wanted to learn tarot, not for fortune telling, but as a card deck. Like, theres all the normal cards you have from a 52 card deck, but then theres all these other unique cards. And...

    Ive always wanted to learn tarot, not for fortune telling, but as a card deck. Like, theres all the normal cards you have from a 52 card deck, but then theres all these other unique cards. And apparently, there are in fact some card games meant to be played with a full tarot deck, which I think itd be fun to learn.

    Btw, I think what you are describing sounds a bit like Jungian archetypes.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Could we get a page dedicated to spirituality? in ~tildes

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    For what its worth, I do think it would be nice to have a space focused on religion and spirituality, I think its an interesting topic to think about. However, there is no capability for users to...

    For what its worth, I do think it would be nice to have a space focused on religion and spirituality, I think its an interesting topic to think about.

    However, there is no capability for users to create new groups. What is available now is what you get.

    If you have a specific topic or link in mind, you can still feel free to post that in an existing group where it fits.

    6 votes

  17. Comment on Could we get a page dedicated to spirituality? in ~tildes

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    Yeah, at first glance, I think its understandable that someone coming in would request that, considering places like reddit and discord have the ability for new channels or subreddits to be...

    Yeah, at first glance, I think its understandable that someone coming in would request that, considering places like reddit and discord have the ability for new channels or subreddits to be created.

    But personally I have had plenty of experiences where I tried to start a conversation and it immediately didnt go well, so I just bailed and forgot the whole thing.

    13 votes

  18. Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections distractions topic in ~talk

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    This guy has been making animations of pokemon fights using a custom engine. Theyre nice little mini distractions. https://youtu.be/aXaT8XA6GMc

    This guy has been making animations of pokemon fights using a custom engine. Theyre nice little mini distractions.

    https://youtu.be/aXaT8XA6GMc

    12 votes

  19. Comment on Bocchi the Rock! prequel movie announced for 2027 release in ~anime

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    Oh, thats what you meant. I thought you were talking about Bocchi and Nijika first meeting.

    Oh, thats what you meant. I thought you were talking about Bocchi and Nijika first meeting.

    2 votes

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

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    Pokémon Fire Red on Switch Its been a while since I played pokemon and I was feeling nostaligic. I dont like using the starters, it feels cheap to have a rare powerful pokemon that I only got...

    Pokémon Fire Red on Switch

    Its been a while since I played pokemon and I was feeling nostaligic.

    I dont like using the starters, it feels cheap to have a rare powerful pokemon that I only got because of my connections with a famous researcher. So I wanted to catch only pokemon that were publically available.

    My first choice was Nidoran because in my opinion it is the ultimate starter pokemon, but unfortunately in the gen 3 version you cant find Nidoran until after Pewter City. Once I got it though I boxed Ivysaur and pretty exclusively used Nidoking until I got through Rock Tunnel.

    I picked up a Growlithe after reaching Celadon city, used him to clear the game corner and pokemon tower, then once I unlocked Fuschia city I fished for a Shellder, caught Scyther and Exeggcute in the safari zone, and after beating Koga I went to the power plant to catch Magnemite as my final slot.

    4 votes