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  1. Comment on Legendary Star Trek writer David Gerrold has started a GoFundMe as he battles leukemia in ~tv

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    Besides Star Trek, David Gerrold also wrote one of the most insane time-travel stories I ever read, The Man Who Folded Himself.

    Besides Star Trek, David Gerrold also wrote one of the most insane time-travel stories I ever read, The Man Who Folded Himself.

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  3. Comment on 'Saturday Night Live' hit with backlash for using AI images in ~tv

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    SNL's "Domingo" was a big hit last year and it's videos regularly hit multiple million views on YouTube. The political openings can be incredibly boring but they are sometimes referenced by news...

    SNL's "Domingo" was a big hit last year and it's videos regularly hit multiple million views on YouTube. The political openings can be incredibly boring but they are sometimes referenced by news and other media. Same for Weekend Update. I have no idea how many people watch it in full these days, but it's relevant. It was renewed for season 51 that starts this October.

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  5. Comment on I don't care much for symbolism in ~creative

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    Thank you for the answer! Perhaps I will give you a complete response later. But it did clarify this: In the following line: The meaning you use for the word "symbolism" seems broader than I have....

    Thank you for the answer!

    Perhaps I will give you a complete response later. But it did clarify this:

    “when dissected, fiction tends to die”

    In the following line:

    By that I mean that it becomes less appealing.

    The meaning you use for the word "symbolism" seems broader than I have. I'll probably comment on that later.

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  6. Comment on I don't care much for symbolism in ~creative

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    That is true about the multiple experiences. That is possible without symbolism but I understand the point that symbolism is one way to achieve that. I have seen quite a few young writers invest...

    That is true about the multiple experiences. That is possible without symbolism but I understand the point that symbolism is one way to achieve that.

    I have seen quite a few young writers invest so heavily in symbolism that a failure in the combination of the symbols can demolish their entire project. Perhaps they should work on creating multiple "edges" as you mention.

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  7. Comment on I don't care much for symbolism in ~creative

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    That's a good idea. Young Brazilian writers are often obsessed with symbolism. But they start with symbolism so it doesn't feel organic.

    That's a good idea. Young Brazilian writers are often obsessed with symbolism. But they start with symbolism so it doesn't feel organic.

    10 votes

  8. Comment on I don't care much for symbolism in ~creative

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    Yes. You're right. Also, I found it delightful when someone made symbolism out of me. That is not something I seek as a reader myself, but symbolism can be a great thing.

    Yes. You're right. Also, I found it delightful when someone made symbolism out of me. That is not something I seek as a reader myself, but symbolism can be a great thing.

    4 votes

  9. I don't care much for symbolism

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    Looking at movies and books like a sleuth, looking for correlations, is not my thing. That is a very cerebral way to look at stories. I prefer letting them take over me with all they got,...

    Looking at movies and books like a sleuth, looking for correlations, is not my thing. That is a very cerebral way to look at stories. I prefer letting them take over me with all they got, symbolism included but mixed with everything else. When it comes to fiction and magic, I wanna watch the trick, not figure it out. Much like magic tricks, I firmly believe that, when dissected, fiction tends to die.

    By that I mean that it becomes less appealing.

    I'm a little annoyed by the view that, if you don't look for "hidden meanings", your engagement with art is of a lesser quality. As if there was only one acceptable and elevated way to read things.

    Much to my delight, people have built interesting symbolism from my writing that I never intended to create. I don't write symbolism, but I tend to use elements that are universal, well-known, and easy to interpret as symbols.

    I'm not sure why I wrote this. I just wanted to organize my thoughts about this subject in a place where people are nice.

    I guess that is it.

    What do you think of symbolism?

    30 votes

  10. Comment on Supergirl | Official teaser in ~movies

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    Looks okay. Not incredible, but not completely generic either. I think I saw one set that is not entirely blue screen. Milly Alcock has an interesting face and carries herself well. She's the best...

    Looks okay. Not incredible, but not completely generic either. I think I saw one set that is not entirely blue screen. Milly Alcock has an interesting face and carries herself well. She's the best thing in this trailer for me. I'm not very interested in watching Supergirl on another planet, the cinematic Supe* family only really makes sense on Earth for me. Yes, I know comic book Superman had plenty of stories in space, but comics have way more stories and arcs, so that's okay.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on How Europe is gearing up to follow Australia's teen social media ban in ~tech

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    I don't think laws are made under the expectation that they'll work 100% of time. Some will use VPNs, some will use other websites. Some will use less social media. That is by design.

    I don't think laws are made under the expectation that they'll work 100% of time. Some will use VPNs, some will use other websites. Some will use less social media. That is by design.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion in ~movies

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    Yes, of course. I just wish they keep the comics going even if it has little impact on their bottom line. Batman's Detective Comics started in 1939, and it would be a shame to see it end. Among...

    Yes, of course. I just wish they keep the comics going even if it has little impact on their bottom line. Batman's Detective Comics started in 1939, and it would be a shame to see it end. Among others.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion in ~movies

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    I cannot imagine Netflix giving a rats ass to comic books and the miniscule revenue they bring.

    I cannot imagine Netflix giving a rats ass to comic books and the miniscule revenue they bring.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Do you feel like you’ve had many lives so far? Why, why not? Which? in ~life

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    Yes, probably more than most. 50? Perhaps more? Thank you bipolar disorder! :P

    Yes, probably more than most. 50? Perhaps more? Thank you bipolar disorder! :P

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Joint declaration signed in Pope’s historic first visit to Patriarchate in ~humanities

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    I must thank this post because, after a quick search, I now finally understand the filioque. I think. Apparently, Catholics believe that the Holy Spirit comes from both Father and Son (Christ)....

    I must thank this post because, after a quick search, I now finally understand the filioque. I think. Apparently, Catholics believe that the Holy Spirit comes from both Father and Son (Christ). Orthodox believe the Holy Spirit only originates from the Father.

    That may be an irrelevant distinction to an outsider, but that does sound like a big deal for ancient churches.

    8 votes

  17. Comment on Netflix kills casting from phones in ~tech

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    You can also use Usenet on Stremio. But Real-Debrid is better. It is much easier than Plex (which I had).

    You can also use Usenet on Stremio. But Real-Debrid is better. It is much easier than Plex (which I had).

    4 votes

  18. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I am playing Persona 3 Portable for the PSP via emulation on my phone. I have a cheap (but pretty good) controller. I put my phone inside it, and then it looks very much like a Nintendo Switch....

    I am playing Persona 3 Portable for the PSP via emulation on my phone. I have a cheap (but pretty good) controller. I put my phone inside it, and then it looks very much like a Nintendo Switch. It's Persona, and therefore an enjoyable and cozy turn-based experience. The characters shoot themselves in the head multiple times during combat. It is how they liberate their Persona (basically their skills). Since the 2000s, I gave up on the game multiple times because of that. Due to mental health issues. Playing the game became a milestone to me. A demonstration that I am now well.

    7 votes

  19. Comment on Japan unveils human washing machine, now you can get washed like laundry in ~tech

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    That is true. I was thinking more that they can stand, their necks actually hold their heads, etc :P

    That is true. I was thinking more that they can stand, their necks actually hold their heads, etc :P

    3 votes

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

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    I don't dispute that. I am not saying that she is okay and perfectly rational. I am merely saying that, given the extraordinary circumstances, it is unreasonable to expect her to be in control of...

    I don't dispute that. I am not saying that she is okay and perfectly rational. I am merely saying that, given the extraordinary circumstances, it is unreasonable to expect her to be in control of her emotions.

    More here.

    3 votes