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  1. Comment on Serious relationship problem, seeking advice in ~life

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    If you don't think the sister would reciprocate, I strongly advise against confessing anything to her. Talk to your girlfriend and a therapist, set some boundaries. From the sister's perspective,...

    If you don't think the sister would reciprocate, I strongly advise against confessing anything to her. Talk to your girlfriend and a therapist, set some boundaries.

    From the sister's perspective, it'd be a lot if a guy you trusted platonically suddenly sprung something romantic on you. It might even feel like a betrayal to her. Based on everything you've said, the sister is blameless here, so I think you should do your best to keep your relationship with her healthy and platonic.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Serious relationship problem, seeking advice in ~life

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    I absolutely agree with this. While some things should stay quiet secrets, hard emotional topics are something a partner should be there to support you through! It's a mess, but it's something you...

    I absolutely agree with this. While some things should stay quiet secrets, hard emotional topics are something a partner should be there to support you through! It's a mess, but it's something you could navigate together if you're clear about what you truly want.

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Serious relationship problem, seeking advice in ~life

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    Indulging the fantasy is one thing, being clear headed about it is quite another. Plenty of people have thoughts they occasionally indulge but distinguish from reality. OP needs to clearly lay...

    Indulging the fantasy is one thing, being clear headed about it is quite another. Plenty of people have thoughts they occasionally indulge but distinguish from reality. OP needs to clearly lay everything out and make some hard choices by setting firm boundaries.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Serious relationship problem, seeking advice in ~life

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    Sister wives have been a thing for an extremely long time. It's not particularly incestuous.

    Sister wives have been a thing for an extremely long time. It's not particularly incestuous.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Serious relationship problem, seeking advice in ~life

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    But between the two, who do you value more? Sometimes you need boundaries, and that's something your girlfriend should understand! Controversially, I think you need to speak openly and honestly...

    But between the two, who do you value more? Sometimes you need boundaries, and that's something your girlfriend should understand!

    Controversially, I think you need to speak openly and honestly with your girlfriend if you think she can handle your messy emotions and work through them.

    5 votes

  6. Comment on Serious relationship problem, seeking advice in ~life

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    I'm not certain. I have a similar living situation, and it's purely upsides for us. Living with family members means more helping hands and friendly faces. It's no different from any other...

    I'm not certain. I have a similar living situation, and it's purely upsides for us. Living with family members means more helping hands and friendly faces. It's no different from any other roommate.

    The biggest problem here seems to be the romantic feelings.

    8 votes

  7. Comment on You can now use your Gmail account in Proton Mail in ~tech

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    But maintaining a domain isn't free either, no?

    But maintaining a domain isn't free either, no?

    2 votes

  8. Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech

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    If you never used custom rankings, I can understand that. For me, that's the killer feature.

    If you never used custom rankings, I can understand that. For me, that's the killer feature.

  9. Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech

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    For local business results, I still use the !g bang to get Google results. I'll also use !gm to go straight to Google maps when needed. That is Kagi's biggest weakness in my opinion.

    For local business results, I still use the !g bang to get Google results. I'll also use !gm to go straight to Google maps when needed. That is Kagi's biggest weakness in my opinion.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech

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    It's not. They're extremely good about privacy.

    It's not. They're extremely good about privacy.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech

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    If you use a lot of devices or browsers, it's nice for Kagi to have everything synced across platforms. They're also easier to share bangs between users.

    If you use a lot of devices or browsers, it's nice for Kagi to have everything synced across platforms. They're also easier to share bangs between users.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech

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    $5/month really isn't too bad if you're a light user though. The $25/month tier isn't necessary for the vast majority of people.

    $5/month really isn't too bad if you're a light user though. The $25/month tier isn't necessary for the vast majority of people.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on 'Stop Killing Games' movement gains momentum: California Assembly passes game protection bill in ~games

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    There's also a lot of marketing from corporations which enjoy the strict laws. It's one of the things I really dislike about Japan.

    There's also a lot of marketing from corporations which enjoy the strict laws. It's one of the things I really dislike about Japan.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Audible mandating authors transition to new royalty system or lose payments in ~books

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    Have you ever decided to cook a meal instead of going out to eat? Is that vertical integration? Buying a premade or even a customized product gives way less control than building in-house. Plenty...

    Have you ever decided to cook a meal instead of going out to eat? Is that vertical integration?

    Buying a premade or even a customized product gives way less control than building in-house. Plenty of artists mix their own paints to get the perfect hue.

  15. Comment on What change would make you quit Tildes? in ~tildes

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    Personally, I'd still find it extremely helpful. Tagging is one of the biggest reasons I don't post more often. Autosuggestions would really help!

    Personally, I'd still find it extremely helpful. Tagging is one of the biggest reasons I don't post more often. Autosuggestions would really help!

    4 votes

  16. Comment on What change would make you quit Tildes? in ~tildes

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    Already happening on Reddit and other sites. I'm less certain about obscure forums. Reputation still means something there.

    Already happening on Reddit and other sites. I'm less certain about obscure forums. Reputation still means something there.

    8 votes

  17. Comment on 'Stop Killing Games' movement gains momentum: California Assembly passes game protection bill in ~games

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    My concern is not about new games, it's about old games being delisted. If there's an online game available on life support, the developer's only options are suddenly investing in an offline mode...

    @Minori and yourself worried this may disproportionately affect smaller studios.. but I don't see how. Just make the game playable beyond its lifespan. The refund is akin to a fine. Make the game available and there's no refund.

    My concern is not about new games, it's about old games being delisted. If there's an online game available on life support, the developer's only options are suddenly investing in an offline mode or immediately delisting. That's not always economical.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on The big little penis panic in ~life.men

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    Perhaps as an ironic joke about unbelievable gains. Many people believe that gaining muscle is impossible on a plant based diet. Saying you're vegan and huge is harder to believe. In reality, it's...

    Perhaps as an ironic joke about unbelievable gains. Many people believe that gaining muscle is impossible on a plant based diet. Saying you're vegan and huge is harder to believe.

    In reality, it's totally possible to make huge gains as a vegan by focusing on high-quality proteins.

    Another guess is that vegan lifters are more likely to take performance-enhancing drugs for physique to further boost their social media clout ("he's vegan and ripped 😍").

    7 votes

  19. Comment on The big little penis panic in ~life.men

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    I can't find any specific etymology online, but I'm guessing it developed out of the (incorrect) meme that vegans can't gain huge muscles.

    I can't find any specific etymology online, but I'm guessing it developed out of the (incorrect) meme that vegans can't gain huge muscles.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on 'Stop Killing Games' movement gains momentum: California Assembly passes game protection bill in ~games

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    I fully agree with the goals. I'm concerned this will lead to a lot of older games being delisted instead of patched to protect from refunds, and it'll further encourage gacha, subscriptions, and...

    Under the bill, companies selling digital games released or resold after January 1, 2027, must provide at least 60 days' notice before terminating service. Furthermore, they must ensure that purchasers can continue to access the game—such as by providing an alternative version or a patch—and must offer refunds if doing so is not possible.

    The bill applies to digitally sold games. However, it excludes games provided via subscription services, free-to-play games, and games that are inherently playable offline indefinitely. It also prohibits the continued sale or distribution of games that have become unusable due to service termination.

    I fully agree with the goals. I'm concerned this will lead to a lot of older games being delisted instead of patched to protect from refunds, and it'll further encourage gacha, subscriptions, and other FTP nonsense...

    9 votes