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  1. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Seriously sorry for taking so long to respond, but I definitely recommend Louie Zong and Jinsang. I'll check out the two you suggested.

    Seriously sorry for taking so long to respond, but I definitely recommend Louie Zong and Jinsang. I'll check out the two you suggested.

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  2. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Lo-Fi music on Spotify. I'm really enjoying Homeshake in particular, I would highly recommend their album Fresh Air.

    Lo-Fi music on Spotify. I'm really enjoying Homeshake in particular, I would highly recommend their album Fresh Air.

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  3. Comment on The greatest lesson you've learned from classical fiction? in ~books

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    I can somewhat agree with you. In truth, I feel that I already knew most of the lessons I've learned through fiction prior to reading about them. I believe that it helps me to apply those lessons...

    I can somewhat agree with you. In truth, I feel that I already knew most of the lessons I've learned through fiction prior to reading about them. I believe that it helps me to apply those lessons after reading about beloved characters learning and putting them to use. Perhaps each reader's takeaway from a story is influenced by their life experience. Assuming that you're older than I am, you might have only learned from those small details because you have already experienced and learned from the core lesson. Therefore, you overlook what you may have already accepted as self-evident, and a high school student has yet to discover.

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  4. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    They are incredibly durable. And in my opinion, all modern android phones "work". I'd say that there is next to no difference between any $400+ phone for the average user, next to the camera. For...

    They are incredibly durable. And in my opinion, all modern android phones "work". I'd say that there is next to no difference between any $400+ phone for the average user, next to the camera. For someone with your preferences, something near that price might actually be best, because you won't have to worry about glass.

  5. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    I sound like a Motorola marketer on this thread, but you should consider one of their phones. Lots of them have crack-proof plastic layers over the displays.

    I sound like a Motorola marketer on this thread, but you should consider one of their phones. Lots of them have crack-proof plastic layers over the displays.

  6. The greatest lesson you've learned from classical fiction?

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    I am currently enjoying a very thought-provoking semester of American Literature. Prior to this class, I wouldn't have considered fiction as useful in my everyday life, as opposed to something...

    I am currently enjoying a very thought-provoking semester of American Literature. Prior to this class, I wouldn't have considered fiction as useful in my everyday life, as opposed to something like a self-help book. What I've found is exactly the opposite, and I have found novels such as Great Expectations to be even more influential than anything I've ever read.

    So I ask you all, what is the greatest lesson you've learned from classical fiction?

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  7. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    How do you feel about Bixby?

    How do you feel about Bixby?

  8. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    Jailbreaking just seemed to feed my customization addiction when I owned Apple products. I'm on Android now and it's not helping things. Have you considered looking for Anker's app to play to both...

    Jailbreaking just seemed to feed my customization addiction when I owned Apple products. I'm on Android now and it's not helping things. Have you considered looking for Anker's app to play to both speakers at once? I know a lot of modern bluetooth speakers have companion apps.

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  9. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    Thanks for letting me know.

    Thanks for letting me know.

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  10. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Danny Gonzalez's I'm Gonna Kill Santa Claus. I'm a fan of the guy's regular commentary, but his music videos get me every time. They're nothing like what I usually listen to, they're a shameful...

    Danny Gonzalez's I'm Gonna Kill Santa Claus. I'm a fan of the guy's regular commentary, but his music videos get me every time. They're nothing like what I usually listen to, they're a shameful pleasure of mine.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    You don't use phones as phones? Sounds like you want a Vtech.

    You don't use phones as phones? Sounds like you want a Vtech.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    This is a unique response. How would you feel about cybernetic implants or cellular tattoos as smartphone replacements? I've heard of both in different stages of development, but there are the...

    This is a unique response. How would you feel about cybernetic implants or cellular tattoos as smartphone replacements? I've heard of both in different stages of development, but there are the obvious risks.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    What did you think about the devices BlackBerry has been releasing the past few years? And if not BlackBerry, what company would you have the most confidence in developing such a device?

    What did you think about the devices BlackBerry has been releasing the past few years? And if not BlackBerry, what company would you have the most confidence in developing such a device?

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  14. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    I can agree to a point. The camera and audio features sound fantastic, and I feel Google is on its way with their camera software thus far. However, your stance on Google's machine learning...

    I can agree to a point. The camera and audio features sound fantastic, and I feel Google is on its way with their camera software thus far. However, your stance on Google's machine learning advancements has to be the same as your stance on privacy. At this point, I do feel that everyone who uses Google Assistant to its full potential have accepted the privacy risks.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    This looks really interesting. I might be buying in as well. Have you placed a pre order yet? If so, how is customer recognition?

    This looks really interesting. I might be buying in as well. Have you placed a pre order yet? If so, how is customer recognition?

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    At some point I feel that power-user friendly smartphones' place can be filled by PCs. No professional is doing graphic design, video editing, programming or presenting on a phone. On top of that,...

    At some point I feel that power-user friendly smartphones' place can be filled by PCs. No professional is doing graphic design, video editing, programming or presenting on a phone. On top of that, I feel that all the "power-user" phones thus far, like the Note, tend to have unnecessary features for an equally silly price.

    I understand why you want it, but does it make sense to add the customization you are suggesting? Keep in mind that the majority of users will never touch that level of control, possibly making it cost-ineffective to roll out officially.

  17. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    Ah okay, I didn't catch your meaning at first. I can definitely see this as a genuine concern. Thank you for sharing!

    Ah okay, I didn't catch your meaning at first. I can definitely see this as a genuine concern. Thank you for sharing!

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  18. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    What kind of software improvements are you looking for? I think universal theming capability built into Android would be great.

    What kind of software improvements are you looking for? I think universal theming capability built into Android would be great.

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    Sounds like you could go for a Motorola device, especially the budget models. They tend to have 4000mAh+ batteries, standard bezels, headphone jacks and lightly skinned Android.

    Sounds like you could go for a Motorola device, especially the budget models. They tend to have 4000mAh+ batteries, standard bezels, headphone jacks and lightly skinned Android.

    4 votes

  20. Comment on Your ideal smartphone in 2019? in ~tech

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    Can you elaborate? Are you concerned about the ethics of production, sustainability, or something else?

    Can you elaborate? Are you concerned about the ethics of production, sustainability, or something else?

    3 votes