Jerutix's recent activity
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Comment on Wicked, Dune, It, and deceiving the audience about two-parters in ~movies
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Jerutix LinkI was 12 and playing OG Starcraft. I thought it sounded cool. I tried for a while in college and later to come up with something better, but I finally realized it had become too much a part of me....I was 12 and playing OG Starcraft. I thought it sounded cool. I tried for a while in college and later to come up with something better, but I finally realized it had become too much a part of me. I've been Jerutix (jeh-roo-ticks) for 2/3 of my life now in gaming and anonymous social media spaces - wild.
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Comment on Mindless games, preferably mobile in ~games
Jerutix Link ParentThat's such a good one. I think I've played all the way through one of the versions twice. Also reminds me of holedown (another game I've played through a couple times), if you're willing to spend...That's such a good one. I think I've played all the way through one of the versions twice.
Also reminds me of holedown (another game I've played through a couple times), if you're willing to spend a couple bucks.
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Comment on Mindless games, preferably mobile in ~games
Jerutix LinkI just got back into Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp since they announced the F2P version is ending on 11/28 and relaunching as a paid app with one additional year of some new content on 12/3 for...I just got back into Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp since they announced the F2P version is ending on 11/28 and relaunching as a paid app with one additional year of some new content on 12/3 for $10. I like having it around all the time.
Sliding Seas is one of my favorites (merging match-3), but you can look away.
I'm basically a shill for King Rabbit - Puzzle and King Rabbit - Race. Both are a lot of fun.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Jerutix Link ParentMy daughter’s 1st grade class had a mock vote today in Texas. Not sure if it was a whole school thing or just their class. We never talk about politics with the kids around. One of the other moms...My daughter’s 1st grade class had a mock vote today in Texas. Not sure if it was a whole school thing or just their class. We never talk about politics with the kids around.
One of the other moms texted my wife because her daughter had voted Harris, and she thought she was the only one (and was feeling anxious) until she found out our daughter had, too. Ours maybe voted Harris because she’s a girl?
Anyway, our daughter then wanted to know what we voted. It was both curious and semi-fear she let us down or was wrong. She’s not quiet. Likes to blurt stuff out. Our parents are all Trump neutral firm Republicans (which I know is WAYYY better than some of y’all’s situations).
I finally was like, yes, I voted for Harris. She was very relieved and excited. Then we had a talk about not telling other people because votes ought to be mostly private (and some half hearted, preservation comments about voting being completely opinion and not exactly right or wrong), followed by the ultimately more important talk about Jesus being who we want to follow and be like, and Jesus loved people no matter what they believed. (Yes, we are super religious in Texas. For us, that means things like taking care of widows, orphans, immigrants, and the poor - you know, like in the Bible.)
Anyway, super annoyed at school for not just voting about something dumb. And we’ll see how this all shakes out. But, I obviously couldn’t let her feel bad or alone or like a disappointment for voting Harris.
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Comment on I am missing a neutral way to flag low-effort or potentially spammy posts in ~tildes
Jerutix Link ParentI'm thankful you posted these, and that creesch confirmed them, as a lot of the discussion was almost pushing that Tildes is an anti-fun place. In most of my life, joking is a major part of...I'm thankful you posted these, and that creesch confirmed them, as a lot of the discussion was almost pushing that Tildes is an anti-fun place. In most of my life, joking is a major part of communication and community building. I sometimes enjoyed the stupid comments (or at least solid puns) on Reddit. I get that it's not the vibe here, though I miss that from time to time.
Almost changing topics, I would definitely recommend posts like this one come with enough examples to help clarify what specifically is being highlighted. Like chocobean said elsewhere, for some of us, figuring out what is considered "noise" is a little tricky.
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Comment on I cannot get into Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door in ~games
Jerutix LinkI bought this and Princess Peach Showtime at the same time. Really enjoyed Princess Peach, similarly struggled to get into Paper Mario. It’s fine, but I have no nostalgia for it. Zelda TotK felt...I bought this and Princess Peach Showtime at the same time. Really enjoyed Princess Peach, similarly struggled to get into Paper Mario. It’s fine, but I have no nostalgia for it. Zelda TotK felt kind of like a chore, but I got into it for a while after setting it aside. I keep hoping maybe that will happen with Paper Mario, too.
Anyway, I don’t share all the exact same feelings, but you’re definitely not alone.
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Comment on In need of new bedding in ~life.style
Jerutix LinkNo help on duvet stuff, but these are my two favorite sets of sheets: JCPenney Wrinkle Guard Sateen Sheets - Wirecutter recommends these, and I agree. Pact Organic Favorite Tee Jersey Sheets -...No help on duvet stuff, but these are my two favorite sets of sheets:
JCPenney Wrinkle Guard Sateen Sheets - Wirecutter recommends these, and I agree.
Pact Organic Favorite Tee Jersey Sheets - haven’t bought a King set yet for this winter, but we loved the Queen ones on our last bed.
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Comment on I now think a heretical form of Christianity might be true in ~humanities
Jerutix Link ParentThat tracks for me based on the article you posted. I can see this being a “backup” option for a variety of pushbacks.That tracks for me based on the article you posted. I can see this being a “backup” option for a variety of pushbacks.
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Comment on I now think a heretical form of Christianity might be true in ~humanities
Jerutix LinkThanks for sharing this! Goff’s view isn’t too wildly far from something like Open Theism (God intentionally limits Godself to provide more potential for genuine relationship, ish). I’m a full...Thanks for sharing this! Goff’s view isn’t too wildly far from something like Open Theism (God intentionally limits Godself to provide more potential for genuine relationship, ish). I’m a full bodily resurrection believer, so that’s probably the biggest sticking point. That said, I appreciate his framework for why choosing to believe isn’t ludicrous, and certainly agree with how revolutionary the teaching of Yeshua is.
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Comment on DC Comics/IDW Crossover for Sonic The Hedgehog and Justice League in ~comics
Jerutix LinkI am so here for this. Knuckles as Superman is terrible casting, in my opinion. Yeah he’s strong, but Superman is more about truth and justice than strength. I Knuckles could play a Guy Gardner...I am so here for this. Knuckles as Superman is terrible casting, in my opinion. Yeah he’s strong, but Superman is more about truth and justice than strength. I Knuckles could play a Guy Gardner type Green Lantern. But Silver isn’t that great a Superman, either… Amy would be the best Superman in the group. Blaze would be a good Wonder Woman. Silver could have been Aquaman.
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Comment on What small questions do you have that aren’t worth a full topic on their own? in ~talk
Jerutix Link ParentHmm, I’ve never been to an Aldi with self checkout. Guess they don’t trust us over here!Hmm, I’ve never been to an Aldi with self checkout. Guess they don’t trust us over here!
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Comment on What small questions do you have that aren’t worth a full topic on their own? in ~talk
Jerutix Link ParentDo they not swap your cart at checkout every time like they do in the Texas and Oklahoma ones? It wouldn't even make it back to the parking lot here.Do they not swap your cart at checkout every time like they do in the Texas and Oklahoma ones? It wouldn't even make it back to the parking lot here.
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Comment on Where do you fit in the US political typology? in ~society
Jerutix Link ParentThey should redo this with more options and ranked choice!They should redo this with more options and ranked choice!
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Comment on Where do you fit in the US political typology? in ~society
Jerutix Link ParentGot the same one. Close to half of the questions I didn’t feel confident in my answer, though. Too many binaries.Got the same one. Close to half of the questions I didn’t feel confident in my answer, though. Too many binaries.
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Comment on Looking for adventure(-ish) games to play alongside my 8 years old in ~games
Jerutix Link ParentThe Lego Skywalker Saga one is tons of fun. Goes on sale pretty frequently, too. Marvel Super Heroes 2 is STRAIGHT TRASH. I had that one and almost swore off Lego games because of it, but...The Lego Skywalker Saga one is tons of fun. Goes on sale pretty frequently, too. Marvel Super Heroes 2 is STRAIGHT TRASH. I had that one and almost swore off Lego games because of it, but Skywalker Saga really did everything right.
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Comment on Why Lego is so expensive | So Expensive in ~hobbies
Jerutix Link ParentTo be fair, my 3 year old breaks them apart a lot, and buildable figures are never as sturdy as minifigures. But some of the pieces are super weird (as someone who only uses name brand LEGO); I...To be fair, my 3 year old breaks them apart a lot, and buildable figures are never as sturdy as minifigures. But some of the pieces are super weird (as someone who only uses name brand LEGO); I get why LEGO doesn’t use those shapes. As far as pieces that are the same kind as their LEGO counterpart - they seem to work fine, but feel a little less durable.
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Comment on Why Lego is so expensive | So Expensive in ~hobbies
Jerutix Link ParentGood ole (well, not that old in the grand scheme) Super Robot! I’ve got one on my desk and given a few as gifts.Good ole (well, not that old in the grand scheme) Super Robot! I’ve got one on my desk and given a few as gifts.
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Comment on Why Lego is so expensive | So Expensive in ~hobbies
Jerutix Link ParentFor real. I’ve caved and done a bunch of the Mega Pokeballs, but they just fall apart constantly and are so much worse to build. LEGO brand is absolutely worth the cost.For real. I’ve caved and done a bunch of the Mega Pokeballs, but they just fall apart constantly and are so much worse to build. LEGO brand is absolutely worth the cost.
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Comment on What are your favorite Dreamcast games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games
Jerutix Link ParentHow could I forget Chu Chu Rocket!? Classic stuff. Played the Apple Arcade sequel for a bit (RIP) which brought back fond memories.How could I forget Chu Chu Rocket!? Classic stuff. Played the Apple Arcade sequel for a bit (RIP) which brought back fond memories.
I don't know if it was just the sites I was on or something, but I was aware from the get go that Spider-Verse 2 & 3 was a two parter and that Dune was being split into two. This post was literally the first time I'd heard that about Wicked, and my head has not been in the sand (though, I admittedly care much more about the other two franchises).