Grimalkin's recent activity
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Comment on Donald Trump taps Palantir to create master database on every American in ~society
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Comment on 'Murderbot' is the best new comedy of 2025. You read that right. in ~tv
Grimalkin LinkI just watched the first two episodes and enjoyed them very much. I appreciate all the world-building as well as the funny internal monologue from the main character, though would have liked a...I just watched the first two episodes and enjoyed them very much. I appreciate all the world-building as well as the funny internal monologue from the main character, though would have liked a longer episode length. Looking forward to watching more.
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Comment on Have I been conversing with bots or humans? in ~tech
Grimalkin Link ParentNo, I think you've got it right unfortunately. I wish I could argue but I've seen the same.Maybe I'm overly cynical
No, I think you've got it right unfortunately. I wish I could argue but I've seen the same.
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Comment on Whistleblower on US Department of Government Efficiency actions at National Labor Relations Board in ~society
Grimalkin Link ParentIt doesn't feel like it is functioning because it truly is not. There is some carry-over from past years and the ways "things have always been done" are somewhat still in effect but those will all...It doesn't feel like it is functioning because it truly is not. There is some carry-over from past years and the ways "things have always been done" are somewhat still in effect but those will all be eroded away too.
What bothers me most is that the majority of the negative effects from the past 90 days have yet to be felt by most Americans, and once they are it will be much harder to undo the changes. Action is needed now by the populace (much moreso than we have seen so far) but we all have lives and bills and families and personal problems to deal with too so I fear the horror show we are watching will get worse and worse.
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Comment on What have you been putting off/procrastinating about doing? in ~life
Grimalkin LinkTaxes for me as well, especially because last year I finally decided to change my withholding so I could use the money during the year to invest/keep in emergency fund instead of giving an...Taxes for me as well, especially because last year I finally decided to change my withholding so I could use the money during the year to invest/keep in emergency fund instead of giving an interest-free loan to the IRS in order to get a refund.
It was a good move, but now it's time to settle up. Maybe one more cup of coffee and then I'll get started...
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of March 10 in ~society
Grimalkin Link ParentI watched a short clip of this yesterday and that was enough for me. I already knew they were a lost cause, but listening to them go through their talking points and terrible rebuttals is just to...I watched a short clip of this yesterday and that was enough for me. I already knew they were a lost cause, but listening to them go through their talking points and terrible rebuttals is just to much to bear most days.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (February 2025) in ~health.mental
Grimalkin LinkVacillating somewhere between average and poorly, but more as a reaction to what I'm seeing rather than my own regular mental health issues. The speed at which things have changed in the US in the...Vacillating somewhere between average and poorly, but more as a reaction to what I'm seeing rather than my own regular mental health issues.
The speed at which things have changed in the US in the past two weeks has been staggering. I feel deeply that it will take quite some time for the majority of Americans to feel the consequences of the changes made (and those have yet to be made), but once enough of us have it will be too late to do very much about it because so much will already be decided/entrenched.
Combined with the ever-increasing speed of collapse of our natural environment, there is far more anxiety than optimism to be found right now and for good reason. There are dark times ahead, and some would say we're already deep within them.
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Comment on An update from Nintendo (Nintendo Switch 2 announcement) in ~games
Grimalkin Link ParentFavorite games of the past few years (some played on laptop): BG3, Divinity:OS 1&2, Pathfinder Kingmaker & Wrath. That's true that there would be 7 years of games to play, I was only thinking of...Favorite games of the past few years (some played on laptop): BG3, Divinity:OS 1&2, Pathfinder Kingmaker & Wrath. That's true that there would be 7 years of games to play, I was only thinking of games coming out over the next year or two.
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Comment on An update from Nintendo (Nintendo Switch 2 announcement) in ~games
Grimalkin Link ParentGreat points, thank you. Maybe I'll wait a bit to see what games are released for the Switch first.Great points, thank you. Maybe I'll wait a bit to see what games are released for the Switch first.
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Comment on An update from Nintendo (Nintendo Switch 2 announcement) in ~games
Grimalkin LinkI've owned every Playstation but 5, and never had an Xbox or Switch and find myself looking for a new system to buy. I was planning to go with a PS5, but should I consider a Switch 2 instead? I...I've owned every Playstation but 5, and never had an Xbox or Switch and find myself looking for a new system to buy.
I was planning to go with a PS5, but should I consider a Switch 2 instead? I haven't played any Nintendo games since the original NES as a kid, and generally like RPG-type of games (be they ARPGs, CRPGs or just about any other kind) so I figured PS5 is the way to go but hoping someone here has a bit of advice on the Switch 2.
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Comment on Tips for managing a low-storage laptop? in ~tech
Grimalkin Link ParentWhat would you say the usable lifespan is for one of those small Samsungs? More than 3-4 years? Not as a primary backup source necessarily, just wondering how long it would be until you would want...What would you say the usable lifespan is for one of those small Samsungs? More than 3-4 years? Not as a primary backup source necessarily, just wondering how long it would be until you would want to replace it, if you have any experience using them.
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Comment on What things do you have are surprisingly good / handy? in ~life
Grimalkin Link ParentAwesome! Thank you for the detailed reply, I am hopeful now that I may actually get some quality sleep in the future.Awesome! Thank you for the detailed reply, I am hopeful now that I may actually get some quality sleep in the future.
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Comment on What things do you have are surprisingly good / handy? in ~life
Grimalkin Link ParentGreat stuff, and I'm intrigued by the earplugs. I assume they're comfortable to sleep with but is it a problem hearing an alarm in the morning? Or an emergency in the middle of the night? I've...Great stuff, and I'm intrigued by the earplugs. I assume they're comfortable to sleep with but is it a problem hearing an alarm in the morning? Or an emergency in the middle of the night?
I've longed for some way to reduce sound in the evening/night but not make it so I'm totally cut-off from necessary sounds, and something I can side-sleep with in.
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Comment on YouTube without a working ad blocker in ~tech
Grimalkin Link ParentHave you manually updated ublock origin? They provide fixes pretty quickly after youtube changes things, and I've had no problem viewing youtube on two separate devices since updating.Have you manually updated ublock origin? They provide fixes pretty quickly after youtube changes things, and I've had no problem viewing youtube on two separate devices since updating.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv
Grimalkin LinkI'm surprised to read so many comments in this thread that actually enjoy the theme song. I felt it was the worst then, I feel it's the worst now and I simply don't understand how it could grow on...I'm surprised to read so many comments in this thread that actually enjoy the theme song. I felt it was the worst then, I feel it's the worst now and I simply don't understand how it could grow on anyone. The music is fine but the lyrics are so over-the-top cringey that I would mute the theme every time it came on. It's interesting how different ears and brains can hear the same thing and have very different reactions.
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Comment on Google now only search engine allowed to provide results from Reddit in ~tech
Grimalkin Link ParentI still use it, and since I'm on desktop with RES I keep blocking more and more subs and users in order to keep the 'soul of reddit' more visible while I'm browsing. It's all an illusion of course...I still use it, and since I'm on desktop with RES I keep blocking more and more subs and users in order to keep the 'soul of reddit' more visible while I'm browsing. It's all an illusion of course and one check of r/all on my phone while logged out gives me an easy snapshot of the husk of reddit that remains.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden reportedly more open to calls for him to step aside as candidate in ~society
Grimalkin Link ParentI been thinking about your comment for a little while and it caused me to have a realization: I'm doing the same thing I was doing before the 2016 and 2020 elections which is constantly scrolling,...I been thinking about your comment for a little while and it caused me to have a realization: I'm doing the same thing I was doing before the 2016 and 2020 elections which is constantly scrolling, reading and ingesting every bit of news, rumor or theory so I can figure out where the truth lies. And by doing so it is causing me to have much more erractic thoughts, anxiety, depression and feelings of being overwhelmed, just as it did before the other elections.
And you know what? I'm no closer to any truth than I was before, and end up just spinning my internal wheels. Time to get off the ride for a bit and try to focus on something else, thanks for your post.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden reportedly more open to calls for him to step aside as candidate in ~society
Grimalkin (edited )LinkReading these articles over the last few days it really feels like he'd already decided to step down and they are just laying the groundwork to the announcement that Kamala is the new nominee. But...Reading these articles over the last few days it really feels like he'd already decided to step down and they are just laying the groundwork to the announcement that Kamala is the new nominee.
But even if no one is announced to be the new nominee right away I don't think it will be long now until he makes a speech that he's no longer running.
Edit: I was right (about him stepping down at least), but I still need to disconnect from politics for my own mental health.
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Comment on "Privacy-Preserving" Attribution: Mozilla disappoints us yet again in ~tech
Grimalkin LinkI've gotten in the habit of reviewing my settings after every Firefox update in order to disable BS changes like this. Firefox is still the best browser available but crap like this is really...I've gotten in the habit of reviewing my settings after every Firefox update in order to disable BS changes like this. Firefox is still the best browser available but crap like this is really tiring to see and regularly opt-out of.
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Comment on What are some fun/interesting websites that don't involve news or current events? in ~tech
Grimalkin LinkAs someone who spends far too much time thinking and reading about current events, thank you for this post. I will bookmark this for places to go when I need a break from the news and politics cycle.As someone who spends far too much time thinking and reading about current events, thank you for this post. I will bookmark this for places to go when I need a break from the news and politics cycle.
I feel like I've said and read this a lot but: The speed of our descent is breath-taking.
In 2016-2020 there was the common refrain of "It's a good thing Trump doesn't know how to hire anyone competent in his administration or else we'd be in serious trouble" but now the evil competence is on full display. The thoughtful planning, funding and execution of P2025 would be admirable if it weren't so evil and destructive to our country and the people in it.
It's hard to know what to do, how to prepare, how to live our lives as we fall ever deeper into whatever term you want to use: Facism, dystopia, collapse...there are so many more. I am curious when the breaking point will be for most people and when we will see protests in the hundreds of thousands or millions, and then what the inevitable response/crackdown is to the unrest.