JXM's recent activity
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Comment on "Awareness week" - don't we have enough attention already? in ~lgbt
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Comment on I ran a 50k today, please clap in ~sports
JXM LinkI’m genuinely impressed. You earned this.I’m genuinely impressed. You earned this.
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Comment on Mozilla Firefox gets new anti-fingerprinting defenses in ~tech
JXM Link ParentIs that based on any actual evidence or just a gut feeling? Because I genuinely don’t think most people want AI anything at this point. Almost all the people I’ve seen who actually want AI stuff...I figure they understand that a majority of the population is going to want that included at some point
Is that based on any actual evidence or just a gut feeling? Because I genuinely don’t think most people want AI anything at this point. Almost all the people I’ve seen who actually want AI stuff are higher ups forcing it on their employees. Most people could care less about it.
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Comment on Mozilla Firefox gets new anti-fingerprinting defenses in ~tech
JXM Link ParentI’m a big fan of Firefox and I agree that they have been on a good run lately. But I did see earlier today that they are integrating AI into their browser to compete with other “AI browsers”. Not...I’m a big fan of Firefox and I agree that they have been on a good run lately. But I did see earlier today that they are integrating AI into their browser to compete with other “AI browsers”. Not a big fan of that.
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Comment on Valve announces new hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and Steam Machine in ~games
JXM Link ParentI was so looking at the Bigscreen Beyond and went with the Crystal because it offered adjustable IPD and worked with glasses, so my SO and I can both use it. The first Bigscreen Beyond didn’t...I was so looking at the Bigscreen Beyond and went with the Crystal because it offered adjustable IPD and worked with glasses, so my SO and I can both use it. The first Bigscreen Beyond didn’t offer either of those options since they’re custom made for each person.
I really like the Crystal. The it is great for gaming and if you don’t mind the bulk, it’s comfortable. It also doesn’t require any external tracking set up, so you can just pickup and go.
I also have a Vision Pro and the screens in that blow the Pimax out of the water since they’re much higher resolution and OLED. The Pimax is good but you can see the difference when doing anything except gaming.
One thing I dislike about the Pimax is that the pass through is terrible. It’s basically good enough to find your spot in the room and that’s it. It only does grainy black and white video. After using the Vison Pro, that was the thing that stuck out the most since the Vision Pro does pass through better than any other headset I’ve used.
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Comment on Valve announces new hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and Steam Machine in ~games
JXM LinkI don’t see any mention of pricing in any of the coverage yet. I think pricing will make or break this. Looking at the specs on the Frame, I can’t imagine it will be less than $999. I paid around...I don’t see any mention of pricing in any of the coverage yet. I think pricing will make or break this. Looking at the specs on the Frame, I can’t imagine it will be less than $999. I paid around $1,200 for my Pimax Crystal last year and the this has similar specs.
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Comment on Something that always bothered me about the Jonathan Majors trial in ~talk
JXM Link ParentEzra Miller uses they/them, just FYI.worked with Miller early in his career with We Need To Talk About Kevin.
Ezra Miller uses they/them, just FYI.
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Comment on Scream 7 | Official trailer in ~movies
JXM Link ParentI think you just have to say, "Hey kids, it's me, Mr. Scream. From Fortnite."I think you just have to say, "Hey kids, it's me, Mr. Scream. From Fortnite."
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Comment on Millennials: How do you feel about nostalgia pandering? in ~talk
JXM Link ParentMonkeys at a typewriter producing Shakespeare and all that.Monkeys at a typewriter producing Shakespeare and all that.
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Comment on Millennials: How do you feel about nostalgia pandering? in ~talk
JXM (edited )LinkLike most things, I don’t mind it when it’s done well. The absolute best recent example I can think of is the soundtrack for the new(ish) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, Mutant Mayhem. The...Like most things, I don’t mind it when it’s done well. The absolute best recent example I can think of is the soundtrack for the new(ish) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, Mutant Mayhem. The trailer makes great use of A Tribe Called Quest and the soundtrack itself has some great 90s songs scattered throughout. TMNT itself could be considered nostalgia bait too. But even without that, it’s still a fantastic movie.
So whatever the thing is that’s doing the pandering, it has to be good on its own AND use the nostalgia well.
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Comment on Struggling in my relationship in ~life
JXM Link ParentAs a child of divorce, hearing them talk about it would have just made things worse. They could easily have a private conversation about it and then talk to the kids once the decision is made....As a child of divorce, hearing them talk about it would have just made things worse. They could easily have a private conversation about it and then talk to the kids once the decision is made. What matters is how they’re told. The kids just randomly hearing their parents talking about getting divorced would be extremely upsetting and depending on their age, traumatic.
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Comment on Struggling in my relationship in ~life
JXM LinkAs I was reading the post, I kept thinking about how there were solutions to most of the problems you listed. Some of them would involve a decent amount of work, but they were doable. Once I got...I've been fantasizing a lot lately about what a split would be like. Making plans for where to go, and figuring out how to reconcile things like accounts, items, and debts.
As I was reading the post, I kept thinking about how there were solutions to most of the problems you listed. Some of them would involve a decent amount of work, but they were doable. Once I got to this sentence though, my perspective changed. If you’re really feeling that way and it isn’t just idle daydreaming (“What if I was married to Brad Pitt and had millions of dollars?!”), that is a pretty clear indicator that you want out.
Worst of all I've been fantasizing about being with other people; the intimacy and passions has been gone between us for a long time. The last time my partner initiated anything between us was a year ago, and I don't even remember the time before that. Everything feels so wrong and unsatisfactory.
Fantasizing about other people isn’t a bad thing. It’s natural. But doing it from a lack of intimacy with your primary partner is a problem. Have you discussed this with your partner?
I think any one of the problems you mentioned can be overcome. But together they may be insurmountable. It sounds like a tangled web of interconnected issues that might be difficult to deal with.
However, if you feel up to it and want to give things one last try, I would suggest sitting your partner down after the kids go to bed and in very blunt and simple terms that you’re unhappy and that things need to change if your relationship is to continue. Don’t be mean, but don’t dance around the issues. If you’re willing to work with them on changing things slowly, let them know. If you are willing and can afford it, a couple’s councilor might be able to facilitate things beyond the initial discussion. But make your requirements clear. Let them know X, Y and Z need to happen for the relationship to continue.
Know going in that it may end with them storming off and being mad at you. Feelings will most likely get hurt. But letting these things fester is never a good option.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto made him a legend. His latest game was a disaster. in ~games
JXM Link ParentEvery time I hear about “rockstar” or famous developers, all I can think of is John Romaro and Diakatana. A good reminder that, as you said, the great man theory doesn’t really hold up.Every time I hear about “rockstar” or famous developers, all I can think of is John Romaro and Diakatana. A good reminder that, as you said, the great man theory doesn’t really hold up.
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Comment on If the Xbox Ally is the future of Xbox, Microsoft is in trouble in ~games
JXM (edited )LinkReminder that Polygon was bought out by a clickbait farm a few months ago and all of their good writers were laid off. Other reviews: PC Gamer Wired IGN They all basically say the same thing: it's...Reminder that Polygon was bought out by a clickbait farm a few months ago and all of their good writers were laid off.
Other reviews:
They all basically say the same thing: it's not worth the $1,000 asking price. I've also seen quite a few reviews wondering why it even runs Windows (money). I wonder how long it will take before someone ports Steam OS?
I own the original Ally and it’s good enough but there was definitely room for improvement. Unfortunately, it looks like neither of the subsequent models have really addressed issues like battery life or heat dissipation.
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Comment on YouTube has a new video player in ~tech
JXM (edited )LinkIf anyone using a Mac doesn't like the new controls (or any of the other weird stuff YouTube does with their players, I highly recommend something like Stop the Madness or Vinegar, both of which...If anyone using a Mac doesn't like the new controls (or any of the other weird stuff YouTube does with their players, I highly recommend something like Stop the Madness or Vinegar, both of which replace the YouTube player with the default OS controls.
Edit: Both work with SponsorBlock.
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Comment on GrapheneOS is finally ready to break free from Pixels, and it may never look back in ~tech
JXM LinkIt’s funny that the title is that they’re “ready to break free” but the article is the exact opposite. They specifically say they are working with a manufacturer to hopefully release something in...It’s funny that the title is that they’re “ready to break free” but the article is the exact opposite. They specifically say they are working with a manufacturer to hopefully release something in late 2026/2027. So they are very clearly not ready.
Regardless, I’m super excited for Graphene to support more phones, especially with an OEM’s blessing.
I know it won’t be Samsung, but I would buy a Galaxy Fold running Graphene in a heartbeat.
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Comment on Queer temperature check: how is everyone doing right now? in ~lgbt
JXM Link ParentCongratulations on getting to be with your partner in person! I’m glad his family is so accepting - that’s not always the case. And welcome to the frying pan that is Texas.Congratulations on getting to be with your partner in person! I’m glad his family is so accepting - that’s not always the case.
And welcome to the frying pan that is Texas.
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Comment on Queer temperature check: how is everyone doing right now? in ~lgbt
JXM LinkI am lucky enough to be able to pass as a straight white guy when I want. That at least buys me some time before I have to worry about myself. I am incredibly lucky in this regard and I try not to...I am lucky enough to be able to pass as a straight white guy when I want. That at least buys me some time before I have to worry about myself. I am incredibly lucky in this regard and I try not to take that for granted because some of my best friends are much more obviously queer. We’ve all lived near each other for nearly 30 years and one of them is seriously researching what it would take to leave the country. It makes me sad that I might lose them but I will do whatever I can to help them.
So I guess, in short, I’m okay but I’m worried for my friends.
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Comment on Who deserves an organ? The dilemma of severe mental illness. in ~health.mental
JXM Link ParentI think this is a good idea in theory, but just adds more red tape to the healthcare process that’s already full of them. What do you do if a decision needs to be made ASAP? Defer to the primary...Ultimately, I think the best solution we have right now are multi-member boards with subject matter expertise in the circumstances and technicalities surrounding such decisions.
I think this is a good idea in theory, but just adds more red tape to the healthcare process that’s already full of them. What do you do if a decision needs to be made ASAP? Defer to the primary doctor on the case?
I do like the idea of physicians taking a more active role and making the choice. I’d rather that physicians focus on the people they can help.
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Comment on Who deserves an organ? The dilemma of severe mental illness. in ~health.mental
JXM Link ParentRealistically, rich people probably just got to another country where they can buy their way to the top of the list.Realistically, rich people probably just got to another country where they can buy their way to the top of the list.
I think that blog post is spot on. I've felt very strongly for a while that all of the people who hate those in the LGBTQ+ community just haven't met anyone that isn't a cis person. Maybe they saw them at the coffee shop or had them as a bagger at a grocery store, but they've never had an actual conversation with a queer person.
Nearly every single person I've met who used to be homophobic has said their mind changed because they found out that their friend or colleague that they knew well turned out to be queer and they realized they weren't any different from everyone else they knew. I've seen some real, true rednecks in the American south come around this way.
Lack of exposure is a huge reason for so much of the world's homophobia.