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Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in ~games
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Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in ~games
Minori Link Parent2028 is a good guess. They have contracts with AMD which they're almost certain to make good on.2028 is a good guess. They have contracts with AMD which they're almost certain to make good on.
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Comment on US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, ruling against Donald Trump's order in ~society
Minori Link Parent5-4?? The Roberts court is truly ridiculous.5-4?? The Roberts court is truly ridiculous.
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Comment on ‘Supergirl’ fall to earth with $68m worldwide opening in ~movies
Minori Link ParentSuperhero stories certainly can age up and have plenty of complexity, but they've mostly gotten dumber over time. They usually go for cheap bits that're easier to understand. The memes get...Superhero stories certainly can age up and have plenty of complexity, but they've mostly gotten dumber over time. They usually go for cheap bits that're easier to understand. The memes get mimicked without understanding what made the original iconic.
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Comment on 'Extremely overwhelmed': apartment renters face rising tide of fees in ~finance
Minori Link ParentWithout doxxing myself, my family rented from Greystar and had zero complaints. Our rent and fees were reasonable. Maintenance issues were promptly addressed. Really not much to note.Without doxxing myself, my family rented from Greystar and had zero complaints. Our rent and fees were reasonable. Maintenance issues were promptly addressed. Really not much to note.
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Comment on Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more in ~tech
Minori Link ParentI don't think JavaScript itself is the problem so much as bloated React apps. They're often wildly inefficient, with no real structure to ease optimization.I don't think JavaScript itself is the problem so much as bloated React apps. They're often wildly inefficient, with no real structure to ease optimization.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI - Pre-orders and Edition information in ~games
Minori Link ParentPreordering after a demo is extremely reasonable. Preorder sales are another good reason I've gone for games. If I was going to play it anyway, I'll happily take the discount for prepaying.Preordering after a demo is extremely reasonable.
Preorder sales are another good reason I've gone for games. If I was going to play it anyway, I'll happily take the discount for prepaying.
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Comment on Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says in ~life
Minori Link ParentLast I checked, that's largely due to massive property tax increases in Chicago: https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/17/property-tax-bills-south-west-side-homeowners-set-jump-30-study Apartment...Last I checked, that's largely due to massive property tax increases in Chicago: https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/17/property-tax-bills-south-west-side-homeowners-set-jump-30-study
Apartment buildings are usually hit harder by property tax increases. NIMBY homeowners scream more, so they're usually less affected by property tax hikes.
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Comment on Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says in ~life
Minori LinkThis doesn't make sense to me. If the constraint is low supply, why would increased demand improve the housing market? This also assumes the young people at home have completely opted out of the...And beyond the social, emotional and financial implications of living at home, the increase in young people living with their parents has deepened the country’s housing market woes. Fewer adults engaging with the starter home market means there is less turnover in that market, Jones said, tightening an already limited supply and deepening the affordable housing struggle for young people.
This doesn't make sense to me. If the constraint is low supply, why would increased demand improve the housing market? This also assumes the young people at home have completely opted out of the housing market rather than eagerly bidding up prices when they get a chance.
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Comment on Don’t call it a sequel. Or a reboot. Or a remake. Why certain words trigger Hollywood. in ~movies
Minori Link ParentThey could go in interesting new directions. Howl's Moving Castle is strongly anti-war which is a totally original message. The author of the original books also loved the movie! You're right...They could go in interesting new directions. Howl's Moving Castle is strongly anti-war which is a totally original message. The author of the original books also loved the movie!
You're right they're usually watered down instead.
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Comment on How funerals keep Africa poor in ~life
Minori Link ParentThat's an interesting observation. From that perspective, we can probably compare with India's liberalization which has led to vastly improved living standards.That's an interesting observation. From that perspective, we can probably compare with India's liberalization which has led to vastly improved living standards.
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Comment on How funerals keep Africa poor in ~life
Minori Link ParentI don't think that's the intent. The point is that "wealth" correlates extremely strongly with health and well-being. Extreme poverty is devastating by modern standards, and no amount of social...I don't think that's the intent. The point is that "wealth" correlates extremely strongly with health and well-being. Extreme poverty is devastating by modern standards, and no amount of social network support will fix that.
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Comment on How funerals keep Africa poor in ~life
Minori Link ParentMy point is broader than material wealth. Social influencers and clout chasers are intoxicated by likes and subscribers and engagement. Greed and resentment aren't limited to money.My point is broader than material wealth. Social influencers and clout chasers are intoxicated by likes and subscribers and engagement. Greed and resentment aren't limited to money.
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Comment on How funerals keep Africa poor in ~life
Minori Link ParentAfrica isn't the only region that suffered under imperialism, and we do see split economic results based on strong kinship. Some countries and regions have grown despite their former challenges...Africa isn't the only region that suffered under imperialism, and we do see split economic results based on strong kinship. Some countries and regions have grown despite their former challenges while others haven't. It's good to ask why.
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Comment on How funerals keep Africa poor in ~life
Minori Link ParentI couldn't tell how much of this is the "crabs in a bucket" mentality, but I have to imagine it contributes. Success or good fortune can easily breed social resentment.I couldn't tell how much of this is the "crabs in a bucket" mentality, but I have to imagine it contributes. Success or good fortune can easily breed social resentment.
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Comment on Sweden has halved its borrowing since facing financial meltdown in the 1990s, without raising taxes – and what Britain can learn from this experience in ~finance
Minori Link ParentAusterity is bad during financial crises. It is not generically bad. Austerity temporarily reduces growth, but that's because unsustainable government spending produces unsustainable debt-fueled...Austerity is bad during financial crises. It is not generically bad. Austerity temporarily reduces growth, but that's because unsustainable government spending produces unsustainable debt-fueled growth. That's fine during a downturn, but it's a massive problem during good times.
You can't print your way to growth. Taking on more and more debt eventually causes serious issues. Even Japan is facing increased exchange rate volatility now due to their insane debt rates.
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Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health
Minori Link ParentCompletely agree on La Roche Posay sunscreen! It's lightweight and broad spectrum.Completely agree on La Roche Posay sunscreen! It's lightweight and broad spectrum.
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Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health
Minori Link ParentIn Japan, Nivea is cheap and easy to find at stores like Don Quijote for only a few dollars! It gets a lot pricier with tariffs and consumer shipping...a random Nivea Japanese sunscreen
In Japan, Nivea is cheap and easy to find at stores like Don Quijote for only a few dollars! It gets a lot pricier with tariffs and consumer shipping...
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Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health
Minori Link ParentSure, but moisturizers and haircare products aren't so strictly regulated. Plenty of questionable supplements are totally unproven too. It's hard for me to see why moisturizers should be treated...Sure, but moisturizers and haircare products aren't so strictly regulated. Plenty of questionable supplements are totally unproven too.
It's hard for me to see why moisturizers should be treated any differently than sunscreens. In Asia especially, it's common for moisturizers to contain sunscreen.
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Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health
Minori Link ParentThat'd require the US to lower their standards. Other countries already do similar for medications (accept studies done in other countries). Without Congress passing another law repealing the...That'd require the US to lower their standards. Other countries already do similar for medications (accept studies done in other countries).
Without Congress passing another law repealing the current statutes, this is expected.
Spinning discs are worse than solid state drives. We've been through this before with HDDs vs SSDs. Discs are also more expensive to manufacture and distribute. Nintendo's game key cards are a reasonable compromise.
Devs could optimize games tighter, but having all the assets easily available can help with performance.