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  1. Comment on Pluribus S01E01 - “We is Us” in ~tv

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    She "disabled" bodies of assimilated people that are likely dispersed in the Hivemind's "cloud". It is unclear if she killed any sentient being.

    She "disabled" bodies of assimilated people that are likely dispersed in the Hivemind's "cloud". It is unclear if she killed any sentient being.

  2. Comment on Pluribus S01E01 - “We is Us” in ~tv

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    I'm not into simbolism and fan theories in general but the Pluribus subreddit has become an interesting place to just browse around these days. Lots of crazy theories, a few plausible ones, and a...

    I'm not into simbolism and fan theories in general but the Pluribus subreddit has become an interesting place to just browse around these days. Lots of crazy theories, a few plausible ones, and a lot of people seemingly speculating about sci-fi for the first time in their lives. It's kinda wholesome.

    Lots of Hivemind lovers lol.

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Views on over-posting? in ~tildes

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    I don't believe that you are, but if you feel like you are posting too much adding lots of accurate tags is a way to help people filter it out.

    I don't believe that you are, but if you feel like you are posting too much adding lots of accurate tags is a way to help people filter it out.

    7 votes

  4. Comment on What are the standards for a good father/husband? in ~life.men

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    A simple thing that can be very hard is hope. The ability to just try again and improve when there's an issue. And to give your partner the benefit of the doubt as well. You're all doing this for...

    A simple thing that can be very hard is hope. The ability to just try again and improve when there's an issue. And to give your partner the benefit of the doubt as well. You're all doing this for the first time. It is unreasonable to expect things to just work out naturally.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on The hard-left shooters leading a gun culture revolution in ~society

  6. Comment on Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world in ~health

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    That is upsetting. "Wild birth". You know what the offspring of wild animals do a lot? They die.

    That is upsetting. "Wild birth". You know what the offspring of wild animals do a lot? They die.

    13 votes

  7. Comment on Why Turkmenistan makes North Korea look normal in ~society

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    The narration is kinda corny, but I found the content interesting. I knew nothing about Turkmenistan before that video.

    The narration is kinda corny, but I found the content interesting. I knew nothing about Turkmenistan before that video.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Pluribus is interesting and also too slow. Is being slow an Apple thing?

    Pluribus is interesting and also too slow. Is being slow an Apple thing?

    1 vote

  11. Comment on What is your 'Subway Take'? in ~talk

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    Women are not more emotional than men. The reason why some people believe that is because they remove all the emotions involved in aggression from the scope of the word "emotional". If you include...

    Women are not more emotional than men. The reason why some people believe that is because they remove all the emotions involved in aggression from the scope of the word "emotional". If you include anger and its cousins, men are just as emotional as women and possibly more so.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on New ‘Stargate’ TV series ordered at Amazon from ‘Blindspot’ creator Martin Gero in ~tv

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    That is one of the major sci-fi franchises I know nothing about. Maybe it is time to correct that.

    That is one of the major sci-fi franchises I know nothing about. Maybe it is time to correct that.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on PSP: The rise and fall of Sony's first portable in ~games

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    Oh my god that's hilarious!

    Oh my god that's hilarious!

    3 votes

  15. Comment on For those who didn't know, find what you want to watch and for how much on services! (justwatch.com) in ~movies

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    I'm sure lots of people pirate and keep it to themselves, either because their identity is actually public or because every once in a while they'll be confronted by someone who thinks piracy is...

    I'm sure lots of people pirate and keep it to themselves, either because their identity is actually public or because every once in a while they'll be confronted by someone who thinks piracy is immoral.

    I'm open to the idea that piracy can be immoral, but I disagree with exaggerated statements that make it seem worse than murder.

    I do pirate, yes. I often watch stuff on Stremio that I already pay for legally. Just because it's nice to have all libraries combined in one place. Hunting for shows on multiple apps is awful, even if you're paying for it.

    I also watch a lot of stuff that is not available in Brazil at all.

    But not everything I watch is "defensible". Absolutely not.

    6 votes

  16. Comment on Rediscovering “Columbo” in 2020 in ~comics

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    I think Macgyver is a bit like that right? If I recall correctly, his anti gun stance was rooted on a traumatic childhood event.

    I think Macgyver is a bit like that right? If I recall correctly, his anti gun stance was rooted on a traumatic childhood event.

    6 votes

  17. Comment on Rediscovering “Columbo” in 2020 in ~comics

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    He is smart but his defining characteristic is being relentless. He just can't stop thinking about a case.

    He is smart but his defining characteristic is being relentless. He just can't stop thinking about a case.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Rediscovering “Columbo” in 2020 in ~comics

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    What I love the most about Columbo is that he treats everyone with respect. His sympathy is always with the victim, and it is truly sympathy, not an excuse for him to lash out at the criminals. He...

    What I love the most about Columbo is that he treats everyone with respect. His sympathy is always with the victim, and it is truly sympathy, not an excuse for him to lash out at the criminals. He often treats criminals with empathy without taking their side. Which actually makes him a more effective detective. He embodies a lot of the virtues I strive for. Justice without violence. Retribution without hate or excess. A sharp knife that does the job and then stop cutting. Columbo does what is required of him. And then leaves.

    17 votes

  19. Comment on Is trying to become an author insane in times of LLMs? in ~tech

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    No I don't expect to ever make money through the sale of books. There are other related activities which might generate revenue. I do wish to be read. Have some kind of audience. I'm concerned...

    No I don't expect to ever make money through the sale of books. There are other related activities which might generate revenue. I do wish to be read. Have some kind of audience. I'm concerned with the sustainability of building such audience. But earning a living by selling books is not something that I consider a realistic goal.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on New York City Council pushes to legalize bodega cats, giving them ‘purr-fect’ legal status in ~life.pets

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    I don't know if that is relevant to NYC bodega cats. But free roaming cats kill lots of small creatures that are generally considered good to have around. Like birds.

    I don't know if that is relevant to NYC bodega cats. But free roaming cats kill lots of small creatures that are generally considered good to have around. Like birds.

    9 votes