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Comment on Why do you live? in ~humanities
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Comment on Millions of people are using abusive AI ‘Nudify’ bots on Telegram in ~tech
Jeakams LinkThis is the most Tildes thread of comments not pertaining to the original post I’ve encountered so far. Love this place. Oh, and those people suck who use AI in a nefarious way. AI should always...This is the most Tildes thread of comments not pertaining to the original post I’ve encountered so far. Love this place.
Oh, and those people suck who use AI in a nefarious way. AI should always be used to enhance life, not hurt it.
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Comment on My latest instrument, the fron2, on its first day out in ~music
Jeakams LinkReminds me of Ben Franklin’s invention, the glass armonica.Reminds me of Ben Franklin’s invention, the glass armonica.
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Comment on Pete & Bas - T-Pain (2024) in ~music
Jeakams LinkI was so surprised by these two that I was almost certain to find out that it’s all fabricated and deep fakes or lip synched… something! But I’ve found live sets of them, and forreal I guess...I was so surprised by these two that I was almost certain to find out that it’s all fabricated and deep fakes or lip synched… something! But I’ve found live sets of them, and forreal I guess they’re legit. Pretty incredible stuff.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams Link ParentSo cool that it’s so good that we all want to strive for 100%. Really means a lot that they made something so damn good! Makes the whole Concord thing with Sony seem like a blip instead of a bruise.So cool that it’s so good that we all want to strive for 100%. Really means a lot that they made something so damn good! Makes the whole Concord thing with Sony seem like a blip instead of a bruise.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams (edited )Link ParentOh I don’t discount the bonus levels, or do you mean the “oh, ex, triangle, square levels?” Those can be damn tricky to get… and the master level sheesh. I’d definitely get SMSunshine! I had a lot...Oh I don’t discount the bonus levels, or do you mean the “oh, ex, triangle, square levels?” Those can be damn tricky to get… and the master level sheesh.
I’d definitely get SMSunshine! I had a lot of fun back when it first came out. It has that same feeling. I’m hoping when I get my Switch hooked back up to finally play Galaxy too. I’m sure any Mario game would tickle our Astro itch.
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Comment on How to handle a breakup? in ~life
Jeakams Link ParentGhah Eternal Sunshine is such a damn good movie for the cry. It brings up all the necessary emotions, but you’re right to say it needs its time in the healing process to be watched. Can’t agree more.Ghah Eternal Sunshine is such a damn good movie for the cry. It brings up all the necessary emotions, but you’re right to say it needs its time in the healing process to be watched. Can’t agree more.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams (edited )LinkAstro Bot If you played the free Astro’s Playroom then this is just a whole bunch more of that. I’ve heard some say that it’s similar to Super Mario Sunshine, and I agree. The colorful graphics...Astro Bot
If you played the free Astro’s Playroom then this is just a whole bunch more of that. I’ve heard some say that it’s similar to Super Mario Sunshine, and I agree. The colorful graphics and ease of play makes it fun and addictive, yet pretty easy all around. Easy in the sense of, why is it so damn easy? I still enjoyed it, and will probably keep up with the next one. It’s just fun to experience. The friggin controller, even on the lowest vibration setting is so damn annoying sometimes though.The Last of Us Two Remastered: No Return
I had to get back into this game after years of avoiding the story since it came out. The first time I beat it, the emotion stuck with me for weeks, and I just couldn’t pick it back up because of it. This time, with the arcade-ish style of No Return, it’s just a good time to chuck Molotovs at zomboid fugal things and set trap mines to see the other factions of humans blow up all over again. It’s so difficult to just finish a run on the moderate difficulty, that even when trying Grounded mode, I end up lasting maybe one or two rounds. You can be almost any character, there are really great maps, and the creativity to complete a round is endless. It’s just more gold coming from Naughty Dog. I highly recommend it. -
Comment on A Minecraft Movie | Teaser in ~movies
Jeakams Link ParentI sure love this sentiment/realization… I think we so-called “adults” put too much on the movies that are probably just made for kids. I do think the movies I grew up with are pretty great;TNMT,...I sure love this sentiment/realization… I think we so-called “adults” put too much on the movies that are probably just made for kids. I do think the movies I grew up with are pretty great;TNMT, Ghostbusters, Burton’s Batman… The animated movies were pretty much only Disney in my household, so the quality was only Disney. When it came to animated, I was pretty much watching Nickelodeon with Rugrats specifically making my mom go nuts in the other room.
These IPs are given so much in terms of budget that we sure put a ton of pressure on them to be whatever perfect may mean to us as fans. The Lego Movie and Super Mario Bros come to mind where they didn’t fail completely.
But even though Minecraft seems to appeal to a wider audience than just children, it probably is ultimately meant for kids… and maybe we just leave it at that? It would be nice to see all this money go to a meaningful adaptation that appeals to everyone, but I’m not going to be upset by it because of your point. I think this is mainly for kids, and it should be fun for them.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams LinkPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown I have been on a Crash Bandicoot kick, and this game kinda fills the void when I get tired of getting all them damned boxes, not dying, etc… The story in PoP...Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
I have been on a Crash Bandicoot kick, and this game kinda fills the void when I get tired of getting all them damned boxes, not dying, etc…
The story in PoP didn’t ever really catch me, but the gameplay is great even if it’s just a side scroller. The map continues to get bigger and bigger, and I do get lost and forget stuff after a while, but when you figure out where to go and defeat whomever or whatever is there, it’s worth it. I love these kinds of puzzle games. Would be down to find another in the same vein if possible.
And because it’s one of the monthly picks for PS+, now I have to try Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
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Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food
Jeakams Link ParentI 100% agree with you. Same with Blue Star. Now, Pip’s is another story altogether. You can get a free dozen on your birthday too!I 100% agree with you. Same with Blue Star. Now, Pip’s is another story altogether. You can get a free dozen on your birthday too!
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Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food
Jeakams Link ParentI lived in PDX for a little over a decade, and that spot only seemed to think their donuts were the best ever. But then, as you referenced, they just got crappy and overpriced and none of the...I lived in PDX for a little over a decade, and that spot only seemed to think their donuts were the best ever. But then, as you referenced, they just got crappy and overpriced and none of the locals cared about them anymore. Portland is a weird spot for food, because it has so much variety but not just one specialty. I suppose that’s valuable though.
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Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food
Jeakams (edited )LinkEveryone from Philly will be up in arms about the friggin cheesesteaks. Where to get one, what additions to get on it, is it authentic, blah blah blah. Well, I’d suggest otherwise if you head to...Everyone from Philly will be up in arms about the friggin cheesesteaks. Where to get one, what additions to get on it, is it authentic, blah blah blah. Well, I’d suggest otherwise if you head to Philadelphia: a soft pretzel. Specifically the ones from Miller’s Twist in the Redding Terminal Market. You can find a pretty great variety of food in the market anyway, but those pretzels are made right in front of you to a crunchy gooey salty or sweet perfection. The Pennsylvania Dutch know what’s up when it comes to baking.
It’s worth noting that Philadelphians will also get upset by me suggesting this particular place for a Philly soft pretzel, so there’s no winning here.
And if you’re gonna get a cheesesteak, go to D’Alassandro’s. It really is worth it.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Jeakams Link ParentIf you have Apple Music, my boy at Apple makes some great techno playlists. I hope this link works! Rumble PackIf you have Apple Music, my boy at Apple makes some great techno playlists. I hope this link works!
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Jeakams (edited )Link ParentHonestly, just like what you like. It’s so subjective to qualify music in general, and even though techno is a complex genre, whatever makes you feel good, is good. Who truly has a say? The...Honestly, just like what you like. It’s so subjective to qualify music in general, and even though techno is a complex genre, whatever makes you feel good, is good.
Who truly has a say? The playlist you linked isn’t what I’d choose to listen to personally, and is four-on-the-floor Berlin Techno, but it’s probably what the Berghain | Panorama Bar spins, so that’s sick.
I listen to as much music as I can, and I have certain lanes in techno, with House, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, and Breakbeat being my go to’s. Here’s some stuff off the top of my head. Mercer, Gesaffelstein, and FETISH.
There’s so many sub genres of the parent genre, you could never listen to it all.
Enjoy what you love, and don’t apologize for loving it.
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Comment on I toured a 'pocket community' of tiny home - the builders are trying to help solve the housing crisis in Canada in ~life
Jeakams LinkI’ve always been fascinated with tiny homes; the smaller the better. I’m a pianist and a piano technician though, which begs the idea of something “modular” to be unfit for my wants and needs in a...I’ve always been fascinated with tiny homes; the smaller the better. I’m a pianist and a piano technician though, which begs the idea of something “modular” to be unfit for my wants and needs in a tiny home. Unfortunately, I’d have to have something specially built around this hypothetical piano but I’m getting off track.
Thanks for your assessment of this option! I really appreciate the insight because I’ve thought about living in a trailer park recently and having a more home-like experience with the tiny home sounds much more pleasing.
I dunno if I’m adding much in terms of Tildes’ conversation, but I just had to say thanks!
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Comment on What if we discover the answers of the Universe, eliminate cancer, halt aging. What's next? in ~humanities
Jeakams Link ParentCan I just live in Mr. Adam’s head for like two days… or maybe we all should just enter the Total Perspective Vortex…Can I just live in Mr. Adam’s head for like two days… or maybe we all should just enter the Total Perspective Vortex…
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Comment on Nominate for "Movie of the Week" in April - Female leads in ~movies
Jeakams LinkI’ll throw in Run Lola Run (1998). The cinematography, direction, and soundtrack all fit so well.I’ll throw in Run Lola Run (1998). The cinematography, direction, and soundtrack all fit so well.
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Comment on For those with an alcohol problem, are non-alcoholic beverages a wise choice? in ~health
Jeakams LinkWhen I quit a while ago (fell off the wagon, now back on) I found that non-alcoholic beverages were a definite trigger. I was trying to be good, and was excited to see in the liquor store that...When I quit a while ago (fell off the wagon, now back on) I found that non-alcoholic beverages were a definite trigger. I was trying to be good, and was excited to see in the liquor store that there were NA liquors being made now too. The biggest problem was that I was still in a liquor store. Going to a grocery store and getting NA beer may be different, but my temptation to just get the real stuff was so strong, I just fell off quicker than I wanted to. I mean, it was right there.
Now, just sitting in that feeling of “I want and need and want and I should go to the store it’s right there, screw it” actually fades quicker than you think. Meditation, distractions, and food actually help me the most now.
Either way, good luck to you if you’re trying to be sober! This shit ain’t easy.
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Comment on Reflections and gratitude for Tildes in ~talk
Jeakams LinkI’ll say a few words as a lurker…. Reddit was a time sink. Tildes is not. Reddit was cigarettes. Tildes is cigars & whiskey. What I mean is; With every passing day we have to employ our brains to...I’ll say a few words as a lurker….
Reddit was a time sink. Tildes is not. Reddit was cigarettes. Tildes is cigars & whiskey.
What I mean is;
With every passing day we have to employ our brains to something productive. Insta ain’t it. YT ain’t it. It’s here.You all give me toilet time but whenever I’m bored, I know I’ll find grand conversations here. Congrats to Tildes on surviving the Reddit wake.
I hope we continue to encourage and send truth to one another through text. This is the true local inn.
Thanks for the laugh.