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  1. Comment on EA offering players $600 and a free game to appear in College Football 25 in ~sports.american_football

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    $7.4M to get up-and-comers on a billion dollar game series seems like a great deal.

    $7.4M to get up-and-comers on a billion dollar game series seems like a great deal.

    2 votes
  2. Comment on An instant fake ID factory - An underground website called OnlyFake is claiming to use “neural networks” to generate realistic looking photos of fake IDs for just $15 in ~tech

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    Photoshop itself costs more than that every month, I would hope someone willing to commit a crime would charge more than that.

    Photoshop itself costs more than that every month, I would hope someone willing to commit a crime would charge more than that.

    5 votes
  3. Comment on What’s something you wish more people understood? in ~talk

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    I like this a lot.

    and treats "assume positive intent" as a mantra

    I like this a lot.

    1 vote
  4. Comment on OpenAI quietly removes ban on military use of its AI tools in ~tech

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    They did not remove the motto, it was moved under Google’s code of conduct during the Alphabet restructuring and Alphabet picked up the slogan “Do the right thing.”

    They did not remove the motto, it was moved under Google’s code of conduct during the Alphabet restructuring and Alphabet picked up the slogan “Do the right thing.”

    12 votes
  5. Comment on TIL: Don't use your points directly on Amazon in ~finance

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    My Chase Visa redeems 1:1 on Amazon. I think this may be specific to the Chase Freedom card.

    My Chase Visa redeems 1:1 on Amazon. I think this may be specific to the Chase Freedom card.

    5 votes
  6. Comment on Is Apple Music on Android good? in ~tech

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    I briefly had Apple Music, so I did get to use it, but very limited in scope. From what I’ve heard and my little experience, it’s a really well-polished app. That being said, there are...

    I briefly had Apple Music, so I did get to use it, but very limited in scope. From what I’ve heard and my little experience, it’s a really well-polished app. That being said, there are alternatives other than Spotify.

    I’m using YouTube Music which has been really good and because of its access to YouTube, has the largest library of any streaming service as far as I’m aware. I have some music in my playlist that isn’t officially distributed, but because it’s on YouTube, it’s there.

    I also had a great experience with Deezer, and if it weren’t for YouTube Premium’s other options, I would probably still be with them for their HiFi.

    9 votes
  7. Comment on What is there to do anymore? in ~talk

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    Wow, that site is pretty incredible, I had no idea Disc Golf was this big. There are a lot more courses around me than I thought, and looking at the pictures/reviews has me excited. I’m definitely...

    Wow, that site is pretty incredible, I had no idea Disc Golf was this big. There are a lot more courses around me than I thought, and looking at the pictures/reviews has me excited. I’m definitely going to give this a shot. Thank you!

    10 votes
  8. Comment on What is there to do anymore? in ~talk

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    Actually, I have a few ball-golf courses near me, but you’re right that it’s not super approachable. My nearest place has an annual membership starting at >$10,000, and just to pay-by-game is at...

    Actually, I have a few ball-golf courses near me, but you’re right that it’s not super approachable. My nearest place has an annual membership starting at >$10,000, and just to pay-by-game is at least $300 before you even get your equipment.

    I have a fairly large ditch in my neighborhood, could I set up my own disc golf course? Closest place to me that says it has disc golf is an hour with tolls.

    6 votes
  9. Comment on What is there to do anymore? in ~talk

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    I appreciate these suggestions. I’ve been trying to put pen to paper more—I just bought a nicer entry-level fountain pen, so I’m definitely going to try that. I’ve tried Meetup, but unfortunately...

    I appreciate these suggestions. I’ve been trying to put pen to paper more—I just bought a nicer entry-level fountain pen, so I’m definitely going to try that.

    I’ve tried Meetup, but unfortunately my area isn’t super active. I’ve even looked at doing volunteer work, but I can’t find any place around me. Actually, now that I think about it, I have an orphan highway that I might could adopt.

    10 votes
  10. Comment on What is there to do anymore? in ~talk

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    I know exactly what you mean, so many of the things I used to do have shut down and nothing has come along to replace them. You’re right, I felt so alive when I went to Washington DC, and I didn’t...

    I know exactly what you mean, so many of the things I used to do have shut down and nothing has come along to replace them.

    I think if you were in, say, New York City, you could find plenty to do just walking around … And if you live in suburbia (specifically the type that's neighborhoods and subdivisions) or rural areas, your options are further limited

    You’re right, I felt so alive when I went to Washington DC, and I didn’t have to seek things out, I just stumbled across things to do. Living in the suburbs, I’m just passing the time until I go to work again. I thought having a four day work-week would give me more free time, but instead I’m just wasting away that time.

    My library isn’t nearby, but I might just have to suck it up and start making that trek.

    15 votes
  11. Comment on What is there to do anymore? in ~talk

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    I have hobbies, but they don’t get me out of the house. I’m not asking anyone to assume my interests, but there used to be more to do. All that’s being built around me are more apartments. There...

    I have hobbies, but they don’t get me out of the house. I’m not asking anyone to assume my interests, but there used to be more to do. All that’s being built around me are more apartments. There used to be malls and shopping as a pastime, now with online shopping many malls have stuttered; there used to be arcades, mine shut down a while ago; hell, there used to be soda shops. Is church the only third place still standing?

    18 votes
  12. What is there to do anymore?

    I’ve noticed that when I’m not at work, I’m at the house and even when I think of going out, I can’t think of anything to do. I enjoy going to the movies, but that’s pretty much the only getting...

    I’ve noticed that when I’m not at work, I’m at the house and even when I think of going out, I can’t think of anything to do.

    I enjoy going to the movies, but that’s pretty much the only getting out I do. When I hang out with friends, it’s typically to bars, but I’m feeling unfulfilled drinking to drink.

    What is there to do?

    57 votes
  13. Comment on How social media’s biggest user protest rocked Reddit in ~tech

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    I’ve remained off reddit since the protest. I understand that it won’t affect them, but I feel my Reddit addiction was affecting me and the way they handled that situation was completely...

    I’ve remained off reddit since the protest. I understand that it won’t affect them, but I feel my Reddit addiction was affecting me and the way they handled that situation was completely inexcusable. I still miss it from time to time, but I try to find better uses for my time.

    158 votes
  14. Comment on Do you sleep inclined? in ~health

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    Woah, that actually makes a lot of sense.

    I used to lay T-shirts on my bed with the bottom nearest me and the neck farthest away, meaning I leaned over a lot. My back would become sore, then I would stop and procrastinate. Now, I put the T-shirts parallel with the edge of the bed.

    Woah, that actually makes a lot of sense.

    3 votes
  15. Comment on Do you sleep inclined? in ~health

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    I’ve definitely felt like that’s what I’m missing from my sleep, I always have to put my arms under my head and that’s not always super comfortable. I was considering buying some more pillows, but...

    I’ve definitely felt like that’s what I’m missing from my sleep, I always have to put my arms under my head and that’s not always super comfortable. I was considering buying some more pillows, but a bed riser might be the better option.

    6 votes
  16. Comment on How would you present a digital gift to someone? in ~life

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    This is exactly how I do it, print out a card and if I really want to get fancy, I’ll use the Circuit for a little paper pizzazz. I just want the recipient happy though, I don’t care what others...

    This is exactly how I do it, print out a card and if I really want to get fancy, I’ll use the Circuit for a little paper pizzazz. I just want the recipient happy though, I don’t care what others in the room think, lol.

    2 votes
  17. Comment on AI can do your homework. Now what? We interviewed students and teachers on how schools should handle the rise of the chatbots. in ~tech

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    Not necessarily if you’re salary.

    kids deserve the "right to disconnect" just like working adults do.

    Not necessarily if you’re salary.

    4 votes
  18. Comment on NY Times 2023 Faces Quiz in ~misc

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    I got exactly half (26/52), not great. I did get Ayo Edebiri, which was the least recognized, so I’m proud of that at least. I’ll never ace these so long as sports is relevant.

    I got exactly half (26/52), not great.

    I did get Ayo Edebiri, which was the least recognized, so I’m proud of that at least.

    I’ll never ace these so long as sports is relevant.

    3 votes
  19. Comment on Looking for games like wordle in ~games

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    Connections is really great. I just wish it let you go back and do the one’s you missed.

    Connections is really great. I just wish it let you go back and do the one’s you missed.

    1 vote
  20. Comment on ‘Songbirds & Snakes’ reigns supreme over Thanksgiving stretch with $42m five-day; ‘Napoleon’ steps on Disney’s ‘Wish’ with $32m+ in ~movies

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    Lol, in what world is A- a “really terrible” score? That’s the highest score out of the films listed here. Just because you can point to another failure with the same score doesn’t mean the score...

    And it had really terrible word of mouth among audiences, getting an A- Cinemascore (same as Lightyear)

    Lol, in what world is A- a “really terrible” score? That’s the highest score out of the films listed here. Just because you can point to another failure with the same score doesn’t mean the score is bad. Plenty of films have done much better with much worse scores.

    2 votes